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Planning commission approves Ryan Homes multi‑family elevations and Sycamore Springs 96‑unit final site plan with buffering and lighting modifications
Summary
Commission approved a modification allowing 1:1 square windows for Ryan Homes elevations and approved the Sycamore Springs 96‑unit final site plan including multiple buffer and lighting modifications, with conditions on trip caps and APFO documentation.
The Planning Commission unanimously approved an architectural modification and architectural elevations for Ryan Homes’ Sycamore Springs product and separately approved the Sycamore Springs multifamily final site plan for 96 units with several modifications to buffering and parking‑area lighting.
Staff recommended approval of a modification to Section 604(3)H2A to allow one‑to‑one ratio square windows, finding the windows would provide privacy and natural light and are compatible with the project’s character. Nick Wade of Ryan Homes described the buildings as 16‑unit condominium buildings and said the square bathroom windows supply natural light while maintaining privacy. The commission approved that modification and the elevations by a 4–0 vote.
On the multifamily final site plan (PC25‑580 FSI), staff recommended approval of five separate actions: (1) allowing two public accesses to Shenandoah Drive rather than one access to an adjacent property, (2) allowing up to 0.6 foot‑candles of parking‑lot light spillover on Shenandoah Drive, (3) reducing a level‑2 buffer on the eastern property line with compensating ornamental grasses and a 4‑foot decorative fence, (4) waiving level‑1 buffer requirements along southern and western property lines given adjacent floodplain/open‑space compensating features, and (5) approval of the final site plan with conditions (add trip cap note, APFO exemption date, correct code citations). Staff noted forest conservation requirements were addressed by prior approvals and that stormwater and dimensional standards are met.
Commissioners questioned specifics of the ornamental grasses and whether species would achieve the screening goal. Applicant representatives from Aushman Properties said proposed species include fountain grass (approx. 2 ft) and miscanthus (typically 3–6 ft), which commissioners said addressed their concerns. The commission approved all actions and the final site plan 4–0 with staff‑recommended conditions.
