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17-3948 July 17, 2017 Page 3 of 7 b. The property is directly adjacent to or across a public street from property which has been developed previously as a RPUD or planned residential development and will be perceived as and will function as an extension of that previously approved development. c. The property is located in an area where the proposed development provides a transition between a commercial or industrial area and an existing residential area or on an intermediate or principal arterial as defined in the comprehensive plan. (2) Uses. Each property rezoned to RPUD shall only be used for the use or uses for which the site is designated in the comprehensive plan, except that the city may permit rezoning to RPUD on a site designated for commercial use if the city council finds that such use is in the best interests of the city and is consistent with the requirements of this division. If a commercial site is to be rezoned to RPUD, the city may forward a copy of the request to the metropolitan council for review. (emphasis added) It would appear that the provisions of 78-626(1)b would be applicable, as the proposed use is within the Stonebay Master Development and is directly across Kelley Parkway from the Stonebay Lofts, which are similarly zoned RPUD. Further, because the site is guided for commercial office use with the intention of being rezoned for commercial use, the rezoning would fit within the provisions of 78-626(2). It should be noted that the Council has recently approved and supported two smaller RPUD developments (Shadywood Villas and the Eisinger site) so that rezoning the Kelley Parkway parcel to RPUD would not be inconsistent. Height limitations. "For properties guided for residential use in the comprehensive plan, a building height limit of 30 feet shall apply. For properties currently zoned or guided in the comprehensive plan for commercial use, height may exceed 30 feet but shall not exceed three stories (not including underground parking level) and shall maintain a residential character by incorporating pitched or hipped roof structure." Architecture. The Stonebay development has established a certain design characteristic. Staff suggests that the building materials be consistent with the pattern established by the Stonebay development, and include architectural shingles, cement/ fiber boar siding, brick and/ or stone. These materials should be spelled out in the final master plan. Conformity: The proposed conceptual site plan includes a two-story building with a defined height estimated at 32 feet, significantly lower than the Lofts across the street, but still technically requiring flexibility. Proposed underground parking under half of the building constitutes a 3' level. It is assumed that some filling to raise the overall elevation of the site is likely in order to accommodate the underground RPUD District Minimum SFR Standard Proposedlot Standards Flexibility Required? Minimumproject size: 5 acres 3.5 Yes Building Setback (Kelley Parkway) 35 44 No Building setback (Wayzata Blvd) 50 54 No Minimum side yard setback: 35 feet 37 feet No Maximum FAR: 1 0.52 No Parking lot and dribving lane setback 20' 8-27 feet Yes Private Recreational Area: 10% o f gro s s project area 3% proposed Yes Building height: Maximum of 30 feet appx32' Yes Number of stories 3 (Max) 2 No Hardcover 50% 63% Yes Height limitations. "For properties guided for residential use in the comprehensive plan, a building height limit of 30 feet shall apply. For properties currently zoned or guided in the comprehensive plan for commercial use, height may exceed 30 feet but shall not exceed three stories (not including underground parking level) and shall maintain a residential character by incorporating pitched or hipped roof structure." Architecture. The Stonebay development has established a certain design characteristic. Staff suggests that the building materials be consistent with the pattern established by the Stonebay development, and include architectural shingles, cement/ fiber boar siding, brick and/ or stone. These materials should be spelled out in the final master plan. Conformity: The proposed conceptual site plan includes a two-story building with a defined height estimated at 32 feet, significantly lower than the Lofts across the street, but still technically requiring flexibility. Proposed underground parking under half of the building constitutes a 3' level. It is assumed that some filling to raise the overall elevation of the site is likely in order to accommodate the underground