Staff Recommendation

RECOMMEND that County Commission APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning at a density of up to 3 du/ac. (Applicant requested 5 du/ac.)

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The recommended PR zoning with a reduced density recommendation is more compatible with surrounding development and zoning, is consistent with the LDR plan designation, and will allow up to 19 dwelling units to be proposed for the site. The recommended lower density is more compatible with the surrounding residential densities, and allows reasonable use of the property. PR zoning is a preferable zone to RA for development of this site, because it allows clustering of units in the less-constrained portions of the site and requires development plan approval by MPC prior to construction. The RA zone, which is in place on the majority of the site, allows about 3 du/ac when built-out. Agricultural zoning, in place on the rest of the site, allows 1 dwelling per acre. So the recommended PR density will allow about the same number of units, but will allow greater development flexibility in regards to lot sizes and type of residential uses.

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Disposition Summary

RECOMMEND that County Commission APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning at a density up to 3 dwelling units per acre