TO: Planning Board Members
FROM: Cynthia Cannon, AICP, Assistant Planning Director
DATE: 6/1/2021
SUBJECT:
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Request for Approval of Density Bonus - 1201 Cypress Street
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BACKGROUND:
Jon LaPlante, Wilsoncap, LLC, is requesting Planning Board approval for a max density bonus of 10% (16.5 units) for Superior Site Design per Section 12-3-109. No setback or height variances are being requested.
A density bonus is being requested based on unique site design, green building design principles and a dedicated public waterfront promenade. Per Section 14-2-296 of the LDC a max density bonus of up to 25% is allowed for Green Building Design. Voluntary Green density bonuses are processed through the City’s Inspection Services Department.
Residential density bonuses are offered as an incentive to achieve superior building and site design, preservation of environmentally sensitive lands and open space. The proposed design should produce a more desirable product than the same development without the bonus.
The site is zoned C-1 (4.3035 acres) and C-3 (0.4234 acres). Both zoning districts are located in the Commercial Future Land Use Category with a residential density of 35 units per acre.
• Standard density: 165 units
• 25% Bonus for Green Building: 41.25 (Approval through Inspections Dept.)
• 10% Bonus for Superior Site Design: 16.5 (Approval through Planning Board)
• Total Units with Density Bonus: 222
The preliminary plat has been routed through the various City departments and utility providers. The comments received to date have been provided within your packet.