TLZM Crescent Parke December 3, 2015 Planning Commission Work Session

Town Council Actions TLTA , Adopted: By Resolution , the planned land use for a portion of the subject property was changed from Commercial Mixed-Use to Residential and Davis Avenue Extended was reclassified as a Through Collector Road. TLOA , Approved: By Ordinance 2015-O-019, the Zoning Ordinance Section A.2(a) was revised to eliminate Davis Avenue as an Urban Boulevard. TLZM , Remanded: By motion, the rezoning application was remanded to the Planning Commission for resolution of issues associated with the Concept Plan and Proffers.

Purpose of the Work Session Summarize unresolved issues; and Present conceptual changes to the Concept Plan; and Solicit Planning Commission direction in preparation of a January public hearing.

Unresolved Issues Overall residential density Minimal buffering Tree save Traffic mitigation

Guidance for Discussion Intended Crescent District design versus Planned Development District appearance Appropriate tree-save and buffering Appropriate amount of usable open space and design

Existing Zoning Existing CD-RH +/- 16 ac. Proposed CD-RH +/-25 ac.

Intended Design Pendleton Street, Alexandria Fortnightly Blvd., Herndon

Intended Design 970’ 680’ 760’ 440’

Intended Design BTL Streetscape Amenity Areas Dwelling Unit Type

Intended Design

Crescent Parke

Summary of Changes for Work Session Discussion Topics A. Overall Density # of units – 8% decrease (23 unit reduction) Density –.9 du per acre reduction (11.8 du/ac. to 10.9 du/acre) Open space –7 % increase (.63 acres) 34% of site now is open space 42% of site is open space if ROW reservation is included B. Unit Mix CD-RH: ’ TH units (38%) 85 16’ TH units (30%) 88 2 over 2 units (31%) CD-MUO:96 MF units Each townhouse stick will have intermixed unit widths

Summary of Changes for Work Session Discussion Topics C and D. Tree-Save Areas and Buffers 2.34 Acre Park Parcel:Open space increase from 22% to 45% (.52 ac. to 1.05 ac.) Units reduced 28% (13 unit reduction from 47 to 34) Tree save area included in open space ROW Reservation Area:10-foot buffer added along reservation area Trail included in buffer rather than reservation area Tree save area increased within ROW reservation area

Summary of Changes for Work Session Discussion Topics E. Active Recreation Use integrated amenity areas as gathering spaces and tot lot Active recreation located adjacent to stream valley at edge of neighborhood Active playing field is provided in the Developer’s Option neighborhood park F. Phasing Construction of Davis Avenue up-front continues to be phasing plan

Overall Density Discussion Question: Is the Planning Commission satisfied with the reduction of 26 dwelling units most recently made by the applicant or is further redesign and/or reduction of units recommended?

Unit Type, Mix and Widths Discussion Question: Is the Planning satisfied with the proposed mix of unit types and townhouse widths?

Tree Save Areas Discussion Question: Is the Planning satisfied with the proposed mix of unit types and townhouse widths?

Buffering Discussion Question: Is the Planning Commission generally satisfied with the areas depicted on the concept plan for buffering the proposed residential dwellings or does the Commission recommend that areas depicted on the concept plan be supplemented with a proffered narrative that describes planting density and design and/or buffer widths in certain areas?

Active Recreation Discussion Question: Does the Planning Commission agree with staff or does the Planning Commission offer additional or different recommendations regarding the proposed active recreation areas locations and activities?

Phasing Discussion Question: Does the Planning Commission recommend that a phasing program be proffered which requires that applicant to provide commercial development concurrent with the residential development of the property ?