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Request for approval of the Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Oakville Estates (City File No. 04-037), a proposed 122-unit condominium development on 26 acres located north of School, east of John R, various parcels zoned R-3, One Family Residential, Oakville Estates, LLC, applicant.
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Whereas, the Planning Commission held a pre-application workshop regarding the proposed PUD on February 7, 2006; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on June 20, 2006 for a preliminary review of a conceptual plan and outline of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement, identified major issues associated with the project, provided the applicant with preliminary direction and determined that the concept plan and the PUD outline generally qualify for PUD rezoning.
Resolved that the Rochester Hills City Council hereby concurs with the Planning Commission's determination that the concept plan generally qualifies for review and processing as a PUD zoning project and approves the PUD Concept Plan dated received June 13, 2006, for City File No. 04-037 (Oakville Estates), located east of John R and north of School Road and identified as Parcel Nos. 15-24-100-009 & 010; 15-24-100-018 & 019; 15-24-100-028 & 029; 15-24-100-037 & 038; 15-24-100-040, with the following findings and conditions (Oakville Estates, L.L.C, applicant).
Findings:
1. The proposed Conceptual Plan meets the criteria for use of the Planned Unit Development process.
2. The applicant has met all of the requirements of the Preliminary Planned Unit Development submittal.
3. The proposed Concept Plan has not been utilized to avoid applicable requirements of the City's Ordinance. The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the single-family Zoning District.
4. The proposed Plan will not add facility loads above those contemplated by the Master Plan.
5. The proposed Plan promotes the goals and objectives of the Master Plan.
6. The proposed use is consistent with existing and future land use patterns.
7. The proposed plan provides appropriate transition between the existing land uses surrounding the property.
8. That utilization of the PUD process allows the City additional controls to ensure quality building design and site development.
9. That this approval is for the Conceptual Plans only; the proposed PUD Agreement is for review only, and none of the language proposed is binding until Final PUD and Site Plan Approval by City Council.
Conditions:
1. That all issues and requirements identified during the Conceptual Plan Review by Staff be addressed prior to Final Approval of the Planned Unit Development by City Council.
2. That any adjustments or changes to the proposed PUD Agreement by Staff, the Planning Commission, and City Council be addressed prior to Final PUD approval by City Council.
3. That the applicant submits full wetland mitigation and enhancement plans for review and recommendation prior to Final PUD and Site Plan approval by City Council.
4. That final location of access points and required off-site traffic improvements are to be reviewed and finalized for approval prior to Final PUD and Site Plan Approval by City Council.
5. That any required Wetland Use and/or Tree Removal Permit be reviewed and approved prior to Final Site Plan and Final PUD Approval by City Council.
6. That all engineering requirements for storm water retention and maintenance be reviewed and recommended for approval prior to Final Site Plan and Final PUD approval by City Council.
7. That all proposed landscaping and material be reviewed and recommended for approval by the City's Landscape Architect prior to Final PUD and Final Site Plan Approval by City Council.
8. That all applicable Fire Department requirements be met and approved by the City's Fire Department prior to Final Site Plan and Final PUD Approval by City Council.
9. Add a timeline for construction of the project to the PUD Agreement, to be reviewed and approved by the City prior to Final Site Plan and Final PUD Approval by Planning Commission and City Council.
10. Add dimensioned building elevations and label all materials on the revised plan, as typical of the renderings shown on June 20, 2006, to be reviewed and approved by Staff prior to Final Site Plan and Final PUD approval by Planning Commission and City Council.
11. Meet with property owner across from proposed School Road access to discuss screening his property, and include proposed offsite screening detail on Final Site Plan prior to Final PUD and Final Site Plan Approval by Planning Commission and City Council.
12. Show pathway amenities on the revised plan, including pedestrian circulation, to be reviewed and approved by Staff prior to Final Site Plan and Final PUD Approval by Planning Commission and City Council.
13. Add supplemental visitor parking to the revised plan, to be reviewed and approved by Staff prior to Final Site Plan and Final PUD Approval by Planning Commission and City Council.
14. Discuss with Staff viable connectivity options to abutting properties.
It Is Further Resolved that this determination is made pursuant to City Code Subsection 138-1003 and 138-1006 3a., and does not constitute, nor should it be construed, as final approval of the PUD proposal.