DATE: October 17, 2018
TO: Franklin Municipal Planning Commission
FROM: Josh King, Principal Planner
Amy Diaz-Barriga, Current Planning Supervisor
Emily Hunter, Director of Planning and Sustainability
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration Of Resolution 2018-82, To Be Entitled: "A Resolution Approving A Revised Development Plan For Parish Presbyterian Church PUD, With One (1) Modification of Development Standards (Base And Cap), For The Property Located North Of Clovercroft Road And East Of Market Street, 4150-4160 Clovercroft Road." (10/25/18 FMPC 7-0, 11/13/18 WS)
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Project Information
COF Project Number: 6795
Applicant: Greg Gamble, Gamble Design
Owner: Parish Presbyterian Church
Background/Staff Comments
Envision Franklin recommends a Single Family Residential design concept for this area with a special consideration for Institutional uses.
... new developments should transition from the existing development patterns in adjacent neighborhoods... They should be designed around natural features to highlight forested areas, hillsides and hilltops, streams, and tree rows as accessible community amenities.
Special Consideration from Envision Franklin:
Institutional uses may be appropriate if the location does not negatively impact access, scale, and traffic of the surrounding area. These uses are encouraged to be located at major intersections of arterial and collector streets. Additional stories may be appropriate for institutional uses. The conversion of dwellings in existing residential areas for institutional uses is not appropriate.
A traffic study reviewed by City Staff and an outside consultant confirmed that this revision did not negatively impact traffic along Clovercroft Road in any way that was not already being addressed from the previous Development Plan for this location. City Engineering staff continue to work with the applicant and neighboring development(s) to improve the visibility and safety of Clovercroft R...
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