The subject property is located at the southeast corner of Sea Forest Drive and Green Key Road. The property is vacant with the eastern and southern portions lying in wetlands. The applicant is requesting to rezone from PDD & R-1 to a PDD with an amended site plan. The revised site plan will consist of 60 single-family attached townhomes with site amenities. If the request is denied the zoning will revert to the current PDD & R-1 zoning with the approved site plan for a 124 bed Assisted Living Facility.
The proposal is consistent with the following policies of the City’s Comprehensive Plan:
- FLU 1.2.2 - The City shall encourage a balanced land use mix providing for a variety of housing styles, densities and open space.
- FLU 1.2.4 - Existing residential areas shall be protected from the encroachment of incompatible activities; likewise, other land use areas shall be protected from the encroachment of incompatible residential activities.
- HOU 1.1.5 - The City shall continue to allow a variety of residential densities and housing types through the Future Land Use map and the Land Development Code.
The current site plan is approved for a 124 bed assisted living facility (ALF). The request is to amend the site plan to allow for 62 single family detached townhomes. The 62 units meet the maximum density allowed of 5 units/acre. Additionally, the site plan meets the multifamily design standards in the architecture, amenities provided, open space, traffic flow, balconies/patios, and general layout of the buildings.
Although an ALF is a permitted use in the PDD, a single family townhome development is more appropriate for the neighborhood as it is similar to other residential developments. The proposed site plan meets the city’s requirements and is more conducive to enhancing the environment as demonstrated by the amenities and landscaping.
The Land Development Review Board reviewed this item at their meeting on January 18, 2024 and recommended approval of the amended site plan.