The Views - Planned Unit Development

20-028 SUB/TREE/FSH/PD - The Views

The applicant, Even Better Homes, Inc., is proposing to subdivide and develop a Planned Unit Development on the subject properties adjacent to Vista Loop Drive, just east of Highway 26. These properties total 32.87 acres. Both parcels are zoned SFR, Single Family Residential. The applicant proposes constructing 120 single family dwellings (32 attached dwellings and 88 detached dwellings) and 48 multi family dwellings on two lots.

A Planned Unit Development is a specific kind of development which allows for integrating different kinds of land uses. In this case, the applicant is proposing using mixed housing types with recreational amenities. Additionally, in a Planned United Development application, the applicant can request that certain code requirements be waived in order to provide outstanding design elements while still meeting the intent of the code.

A section of the subject site falls within the Flood and Slope Hazard (FSH) area, which has specific code requirements prohibiting development. The City hopes to avoid adverse impacts from flooding, erosion, landslides, and degradation of water within the FSH area. As part of the development, the applicant is also requesting tree removal. According to calculations based on the site acreage, the applicant is required to retain a minimum of 99 trees at 11 inches DBH or greater. The applicant is proposing to retain 212 trees. No trees are proposed to be removed within the FSH area.