LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Jared Moore
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QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING - REVIEW OF PLANNING BOARD DECISION OF JUNE 8, 2021; APPROVAL OF DENSITY BONUS - 1201 CYPRESS STREET
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council conduct a quasi-judicial hearing on July 21, 2021 to review a decision of the Planning Board, granting a density bonus at 1201 Cypress Street.
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HEARING REQUIRED: Quasi-Judicial
SUMMARY:
Jon LaPlante, Wilsoncap, LLC, made application for approval for a maximum density bonus of 10% (16.5 units) for Superior Site Design per Section 12-3-109. No variances were requested for the project. The location for the request is 1201 Cypress Street.
Residential density bonuses are offered as an incentive to achieve superior building and site design, preservation of environmentally sensitive lands and open spaces. The proposed design should produce a more desirable product than the same development without bonus.
At the June 8, 2021 meeting of the Planning Board, Mr. Brian Spencer presented to the Board and stated there were no requests for height or setback variances. After discussion and public input, a proper motion was made and seconded to approve the request, the motion passed unanimously with all board members present.
The request for this review is based on the granting of the density bonus. By right, the developer could develop 165 units, by going through the permitting process. Therefore, the question for the quasi-judicial review is based solely on the granting of the bonus 16.5 units, based on the criteria set forth in city code Sec. 12-3-109.
PRIOR ACTION:
June 8, 2021 - Planning Board unanimously approved the density bonus request.
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Request for Council Review - 1201 Cypress St.
2) Planning Board Minutes June 8, 2021
3) Cypress Staff Memo & Application
4) 1201 Cypress St. Site Plan Application
5) Sec. 12-3-109. Residential density bonuses
PRESENTATION: No