Title
Rezoning Application No. 16-00011: by Franciscus Homes, Inc. and property owner South Moyock Development, LLC. to rezone 28.05+ acres at 1611 Power Plant Parkway [LRSN: 13004389] to amend the proffered conditions while maintaining the Multiple Dwelling (MD-2) District for the development of multifamily residences.
Purpose
Background Statement:
This is a request to rezone 28.05+ acres along Power Plant Parkway adjacent to New Market Creek to the MD-2 district. The adjacency to New Market Creek and existence of wetlands on site, limit the developable acreage of the site to approximately 9.5 acres. The maximum number of units that would be permitted with the proffered conditions would be 125, which is approximately 13.12 units per acre on the buildable acreage.
The Hampton Community Plan (2006, as amended) recommends medium density residential land use, which the Plan further specifies is between 9 and 15 units per acre. The Plan further clarifies that the expectation is that such density would occur in the form of dense single family or low scale multifamily development. Promoting a diverse mix of housing types and responding to demographic and market trends are emphasized in the policies of the Community Plan. At the same time, it is important to develop in a way that is compatible with neighboring land uses as well as natural features. Quality site design will not only avoid constructing in high hazard environmental areas but treat natural resources as amenities.
The proposed buildings would be two stories tall and in a coastal themed design. Two different building types are proposed. At least 14 of the buildings would contain five units each and provide garages for each unit. Meanwhile, no more than five buildings will contain 10 units each with no garages provided. The minimum size of any unit would be 1,206 square feet.
The site is designed to provide pedestrian access between buildings, to the club house and pool, and down to N...
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