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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 2024 Page 9 of 12 Markell explained that there were a few different egress points for the alley. For the residents to the east of the pocket park, their exit would be via either Canon Circle or the private alley. Bangs asked for clarification on the definition of a private alley, and whether the alley would essentially function as a road or if it was proportioned to be an alley. Markell explained that the alley was sized according to the required aerial access and the traffic that would be utilizing it. Bangs asked if the residents would perceive the private alley as a road or if they would see it as an alley. Markell explained that they made efforts to "mask" the alley by surrounding it with greenery to avoid it feeling like a strip of asphalt. Bangs asked if the existing properties on Harper Street will have access to the alley. Markell said no, because there was a landscape buffer between the private alley and the alley on Harper Street. Bangs raised concerns about traffic flow and access to Louisville Middle School, asking how detailed the plans were regarding traffic mitigation and pedestrian safety, particularly regarding crossing points and pinch points. Markell explained that they had included some "neck -down" areas in the plans for traffic calming. They had also conducted a standard traffic analysis along South Boulder Road, including a diesel lane, and had analyzed the crosswalks to ensure they wouldn't impede pedestrian flow. Bangs asked if these analyses were specifically for the south end of Front Street as shown in the plans. Weikert clarified that, on the western side of Front Street, where the alley comes through, there would be a stop sign and a crosswalk as shown in the plans. Mihaly asked if emergency vehicles would be able to fit in the alleyway. Weikert confirmed that emergency vehicles would be able to fit, as they had worked with the Fire Marshal to ensure there was adequate space. Choi asked for clarification on the parking lot shown in the plans, specifically regarding the East and West access points from Canon Circle to Front Street. Markell confirmed that the parking lot would indeed have access to Canon Circle. Markell also revisited the question about setbacks, explaining that they were compliant with the International Design Code (IDC) and International Residential Code (IRC). Brauneis asked about the sidewalk width on Highway 42. Weikert responded that they were in discussions with the city as part of the highway remodel and that further discussions would take place during the Final PUD process. Choi asked whether their approach would include ramps, truncated domes, and curb cuts, or if there would be elevated crosswalks. Weikert said that, as of now, they planned to include truncated domes in the typical crosswalk design. City of Louisville Community Development 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303.335.4592 www.LouisvilleCO.gov