Submitted by: Jim Chandler
Submitting Department: Community & Economic Development
Agenda Section: Action
Item Title:
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Riverfront at West Hyattsville Multifamily Buildings - Detailed Site Plan 20053
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Suggested Action:
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I move that the City Council authorize the Mayor to provide correspondence to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in support of DSP-20053, Riverfront at West Hyattsville. The correspondence and oral testimony to the Planning Board shall convey the following:
1. The City supports modification to Ground Floor Retail standard to the proposed square footage of retail in the southernmost portion of the building and along the pedestrian trail on the southeast side of the building. The curvature of the site near Little Branch Run presents unique challenges to meeting Maximum Block Length, Block Size, and Rear Yard Line standards.
2. The City supports modifications on these requirements to the degree outlined in applicants Statement of Justification (SOJ) given site constraints.
3. The City supports modification of "Irrigation" standard given the District Council approved an amendment to remove the requirement for an automatic irrigation system provided that native and drought tolerant plant species be used. Staff recommends no additional action on traffic at this time but will continue to monitor and study as more development occurs in this area. Traffic Impact Analysis conducted by Lenhart Traffic Consulting, on behalf of the applicant, demonstrates signalized and unsignalized intersections surrounding the study area are operating to Prince George's County standards.
4. The City recommends that an off-street parking structure or public facilities be shared to reduce pressure on street parking. Following guidance provided in the Prince George's Plaza Transit District Development Plan (TDDP) Policy TM18, adopted in 2016, staff finds six (6) spaces for non-residential use inadequate and recommends at least ...
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