Planned Redevelopment Near Orchard North Neighborhood

The owner of two lots that are remains of an orchard, with one lot containing a house, would like to re-zone the lots to a Planned Residential Development (PRD) in order to construct twin homes on the combined properties. Currently, the lots are R8 zone, which requires single-family development. The lots are located in the general area of 1100 North 800 East in Orem.

The property located across from this request was developed by Rick Chatwin as a PRD zone. The owner of the lots, seeking the re-zoning, is working with Chatwin to build the same units as Meredith Manor. By doing so, it will appear that the two PRD developments are one project. The maintained landscaping on both sides of 800 East will also enhance the beauty of the street.

The subject property is surrounded by 800 East, a church and an elementary school. This isolates the property somewhat but makes it ideal as a PRD development. This will also act as a good buffer between 800 East, a minor arterial, and the surrounding R8 zone. The PRD zone can be developed with a maximum of 7 units per acre. The concept for Meredith Manor has a density of 5.7 units per acre. This is the same density as Chatwin Retreat located across 800 East. The proposed structures will be single story with a basement.

The traffic engineer has determined that the proposed PRD will not produce any more traffic than if the property were developed as a single-family subdivision.

Advantages of the Project:

• Good use for property related to the surrounding uses
• Compliments the existing PRD across the street
• PRD developments have been successful in Orem
• Meets the demand for senior housing in the area

Disadvantages of the Project:

• Loss of new singly-family home lots