Planning Application No. 2023-06 (Riverside Drive Apartments)

Planning Application No. 2023-06 is a request for a Residential Design Review (RDR No. 2023-05) to develop a proposed 96-unit multi-family residential apartment complex on a 4.95-acre site. The apartment complex includes 12 two-story residential buildings ranging in size from 5,680 square feet (sq. ft.) to 8,640 sq. ft. with eight units per building. The apartment unit mix includes 40 one-bedroom/ one-bathroom units that are 730 sq. ft. in size and 56 two-bedroom/two bathroom units that are 1,092 sq. ft. in size. Each unit includes common living areas, in-unit laundry, and a private patio or balcony. Proposed onsite amenities for tenants include an approximately 1,600 sq. ft. clubhouse with a leasing office, mail room, and fitness room. Other recreational amenities include a tot lot playground, pool, outdoor seating, and BBQ. The development would also provide new landscaping including 24-inch and 36-inch box trees and 200 total parking spaces, including 99 carport spaces. Access to the development would be provided by a full-access driveway on Riverside Drive. A two-way gated entrance is proposed at the new driveway. In addition, a secondary, gated emergency access (right-in/right out driveway) would be provided on the northeast side of the site, exiting onto Riverside Drive.