Community Development Department Ryan’s Landing Planned Unit Development Application No. 1619

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Community Development Department Requested Action & Project History City-initiated request to rezone acres Suburban Estate (EST-1) to Master Planned Development (MPD) to allow Ryan’s Landing Planned Unit Development (PUD) consisting of: 69 single-family units Clubhouse Swimming Pool facility 5-acre Nature Park conveyed to City

Community Development Department Existing ZONINGPROPOSED ZONING

Community Development Department PUD Development Standards Single Family Residential (SFR-1) District Maximum Number of Lots and Density69 single family residential lots Maximum Density2.46 units per acre (i.e. 69/27.79) Minimum Lot Size6,000 square feet Minimum Lot Width50 feet (measured at front setback line) Minimum Living Area1,200 square feet Minimum Front Setback*20 feet Minimum Rear Setback*10 feet Minimum Side Interior Setback*5 feet Minimum Side Street Setback*15 feet Maximum impervious surface ratio (per lot) 0.75 Maximum Building Height35 feet *Setbacks measured from outer building wall, not eaves, to closest point of property lines.

Community Development Department Conceptual plan Privately maintained stormwater and roads On-site detention (lake) outfall to Ryan Drive ditch via underground pipes constructed by Developer

Community Development Department Conceptual plan 5 acres to be donated to City of Palm Coast and developed as a “Nature Park” Access off Ryan Drive – entrance landscaped with subdivision identification features Secondary access provided via 20' wide emergency access

Community Development Department Conceptual plan 10' to 50' wide perimeter buffer following perimeter of property, except at access areas and between existing residential areas where, as option, may construct fence/wall Average 10' wide (minimum 7.5') landscape buffer around Pool/Clubhouse lot

Community Development Department PUD Development Standards Recreation impact fee credits for the 69 single-family residential units once City accepts conveyance of park property Meeting certain Florida Green Building Coalition Standards

Community Development Department Findings for PUD Approval Sustainable Practices Overview Applicant will seek Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) certification for the development while adhering to numerous low impact design (green) strategies complimenting the Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan Goals. PUD improvement and action commitments reflect objectives sampled from the FGBC Green Development Standard (Version 5.0 – January 2008). Commitments focus on all six (6) categories of the Standard. 1.Protect Ecosystems and Conserve Natural Resources 2.Create a Green Circulation System 3.Green Utilities Practices 4.Amenities 5.Covenants and Deed Restrictions 6.Provide Educational Information to Help Achieve and Promote Green Living Practices.

Community Development Department Findings for PUD Approval Sustainable Practices Overview The City of Palm Coast will develop the “Nature Park” by providing passive recreation opportunities while enhancing natural resources. –Restore and preserve wetland area –Enhance wildlife habitat and provide resident monitoring programs –Create compost/mulch facility (trails and landscaping materials) –Native and drought tolerant landscaping –Provide bike rack and parking lot shade trees –Structures will comply with FGBC commercial standards

Community Development Department Findings for PUD Approval Sustainable Practices Overview The Applicant will develop the “Project” with natural resource and energy conservation practices. –Cleared trees will be recycled for mulch –Pervious materials used for roads –Low energy lighting –Conserve water in common areas (xeriscaping or stormwater irrigation) –Irrigation monitoring and control system in residential area –Construct community pool –All model and residential homes built to FGBC standards –Covenants and Deed Restrictions will not prohibit green practices

Community Development Department Findings for PUD Approval Sustainable Practices Overview The City of Palm Coast and the Applicant will partner on educational outreach. –Websites will highlight the subdivision and Nature Park’s environmental resources and management practices –Project marketing: City provides education pamphlets; Applicant’s materials are printed on recycled paper –Throughout project and park, educational signage will be installed –Green development or construction training for City and Applicant staff –Monitoring programs for residents: water use in project and wildlife utilization in park

Community Development Department RECOMMENDATION In accordance with the Planning Division Staff Report, the findings for PUD approval in accordance with the Land Development Code have been met. Staff recommends approval of Application # 1617, which is a rezoning request from the Suburban Estate (EST-1) District to the Master Planned Development (MPD) District, for Ryan’s Landing Planned Unit Development (PUD).