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Rezoning: GW Investments/ Rea Ventures Group, Abbington Trail Phase II LL 804, 805, 824, 825
Request a change in zoning conditions / Site Plan
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Background:
GW Investments/Rea Ventures Group have requested an amendment to the stipulations and approved site plan for the subject property located at Richard D. Sailors Parkway, Florence Road and C.H. James Parkway (Zoning Map and Aerial View attached). The site is zoned MXU and has been considered for a number of stipulation amendments; the last being denied by Mayor and Council. The most current stipulations and site plan applying to the property are attached (July 21, 2014). The current proposal for stipulation and site plan amendment is summarized as follows:
? 80 units of senior housing over 5,000 square feet of ground level medical office space These additional residential units are exceeding the "60-unit tax credit maximum established for the southern parcel" via the July 21, 2014 stipulations.
? Unit mix will consist of 8 1-bedroom units; 64 2-bedroom units and 8 3-bedroom units. 20 % of the 80 units are proposed as market rate apartments.
? 80 units of senior housing and ground level retail to be located in a single 3 story building with architectural features and EarthCraft development standards to match Phase 1 of the project. Applicant proposes interior building amenities such as library space, computer center, on site laundering and exercise/fitness room.
? Applicant also proposes pedestrian streetscape amenities, community garden and Porte Cochere and outdoor public green area.
? Remainder of site will be developed with a 6,600 square foot retail restaurant site, 4 story 65,200 square foot hotel and 3 story 30,000 square foot free standing office building (which appear to be consistent with the July 21, 2014 stipulations).
Applicable Unified Development Code and Staff Analysis:
Section 11-2 of the UDC establishes the following standards the Planning and Zoning Commission and Mayor and Cit...
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