Summary This application proposes to change the zoning of the ±41.21 acre subject property, which consists of Tax Parcel Numbers 03053-001-000 and 03053-010-000 through 03053-010-054, from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Planned Development – Residential (PD-R.) The subject property consists of the existing Heritage Oaks development and vacant land to the north of the existing development, which is also a part of the existing PUD.
The subject property is located approximately 1,000 feet north of NW US Highway 441, east of Santa Fe High School, and north of Alachua Market Place (currently under construction.) Access to the site is provided by connection to NW 167th Boulevard, which runs south of the subject property to NW US Highway 441.
The Heritage Oaks PUD was approved by Ordinance O-03-05, and was later amended by Ordinance 05 12. The current PUD permits a maximum of 95 single-family detached dwellings. The proposed PD-R would permit a maximum of 98 single-family detached dwellings. A total of 54 lots have been previously platted and developed as Phase I of Heritage Oaks. The proposed PD-R would permit 44 lots within Phase II, which is currently undeveloped and located north of Phase I.
The application would result in minimal changes from the approved PUD. No changes are proposed in Phase I of the project (the proposed PD-R would permit a 10,000 square foot community center within Phase I.) The proposed PD-R would result in the revision of the roadway layout in Phase II. The current PUD would require the construction of four (4) roadways running north-to-south through Phase II, connected at their northern terminus by a roadway running east-to-west. The proposed PD-R would require the construction of four (4) cul-de-sac streets, connecting to existing street stubs along NW 167th Place, effectively deleting the east-to-west connector street. The proposed PD-R would also result in a net increase of three (3) single-family residential dwellings.
The PD Master Plan would require larger lots along the project’s northern boundary. In addition, the project would provide a 15-foot buffer with a minimum six (6) foot fence between lots within Phase II and the rural-residential areas located to the north of the project site.
The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on the proposed amendment on April 14, 2015, and voted 5-0 to find the application for a Planned Development to be consistent with the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan and in compliance with the Land Development Regulations and transmit the application to the City Commission with a recommendation to approve, subject to the 27 conditions provided in Exhibit “A” located on page 32 of the April 14, 2015 Staff Report to the Planning & Zoning Board. |