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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency November 18, 2015 Page 4 An addendum to the staff report was distributed to the Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). Mr. Cantu said staff requests the Planning and Zoning Commission review the Development of Community Impact application for The Reserve at Legacy Park subdivision (SPR 15 -13) and provide a recommendation of approval to the City Commission. He said this recommendation is based on the revised site plan dated October 12, 2015, the findings of fact and conclusions of the information provided in the staff report dated November 18, 2015, and subject to the waivers and conditions outlined in the staff report. Mr. Cantu reviewed the following waivers that were provided in the addendum that was distributed to the Commission at the meeting: a. A waiver from Section 2- 7.26(C)(4)(C)(1) and 2- 7.26(C)(4)(D)(2) for 35 percent open space for individual single family lots. Response: Staff supports the requested waiver based upon the total amount of park land /open space being provided. b. A waiver from Section 2- 7.26(C)(4)(H)(1)(A) for the 20 foot minimum side /corner setback to be 10 foot side /corner, consistent with garden home requirements and the approved site plan. Response: Staff supports the requested side /corner setback waiver based on working with the applicant on increasing trees within landscape buffers. c. A waiver from section 2- 7.26(C)(4)(H)(1)(A) requiring front loaded garages to be at least four (4) feet behind the front building line. The home products to be constructed will be in accordance with the product as presented and agreed upon within the "voluntary development commitment agreement'. Response: Staff supports the requested waiver per the 'Voluntary Development Commitment Agreement'. d. A waiver from section 2- 7.26(C)(4)(H)(1)(A) requiring front loaded garages to be utilized for no more than 50% of the total units. Of that allowed number of front loaded garages, at least 60% of the units must be two story units. The home products to be constructed will be in accordance with the product as presented and agreed upon within the 'Voluntary Development Commitment Agreement'. Response: Staff supports the requested waiver per the 'Voluntary Development Commitment Agreement'. e. A waiver from section 2- 7.26(C)(4)(h)(1)(b) requiring front loaded garages to be at least two (2) feet behind the front building line. The home products to be constructed will be in accordance with the product as presented and agreed upon within the `voluntary development commitment agreement'. Response: Staff supports the requested waiver per the 'Voluntary Development Commitment Agreement'. A brief discussion ensued regarding the front loaded garages.