Title
Review and consideration of a request by Ashton Holdings, Inc., for minor modifications to the amenity center and lot configuration in the Oak Preserve Planned Development, generally located south of Lillian Road and approximately 2,000 feet southwest of the intersection of Lillian Road and W. Broad Street (ZC#15-022B)
Requested Action
To consider the proposed revisions described below.
Description/History
On May 8, 2017, City Council approved a modification to the Oak Preserve Planned Development for the amenity center, landscaping and screening, and lot configuration. Council added a condition to the approval to require that the activity area or greenspace must be usable as determined by the Engineering and Community Services Departments. Because of drainage concerns at the original location on the north end of the development, Ashton Holdings is requesting a modification to allow the amenity center to be relocated near the gated part of the development.
Based on the new configuration, the lot count in this development will change as follows:
Lot Type Lots on Approved Lot Count Approved Proposed Lot Count
PD on May 8, 2017 for this Modification
1.0 Acre Lots 57 45 43
1/3 Acre Lots 113 106 106
The color rendering of the amenity center with the ball field in the applicant’s letter shows the plan approved by Council on May 8, 2017. It does not reflect the actual layout of the amenity center being proposed on the revised development plan. In place of a dedicated ball field, the new plan calls for a multi-use sports field to better utilize the space available. The developer is not proposing any changes to the current entryway plan.
During Staff's review of the revised amenity center the following items were noted for Council's consideration:
a. Some of the character of a gated community may be lost, as the park extends into the gated area of Oak Preserve and is o...
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