Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2012 01 12

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Planning Commission Staff Report January 12, 2012 median was created as a safety system for the nearby BNSF rail line. Having a raised 6 inch median prohibits vehicles from weaving past the existing mast arms once they go down while a train is crossing. BNSF, RTD nor the City of Louisville would permit the removal of the median to allow for a full turn access point. c.Proximity to Main Street intersection–The only option for outgoing traffic to go east would be to try and maneuver their way to the Main Street left turn lane and make a u-turn at the traffic signal. The Main Street intersection is located approximately 30 feet from the eastern property line which does not give the outgoing west bound traffic adequate time to make the transition to the Main Street left hand turn lane. The next u-turn opportunity going west bound would be a u-turn at Circle Drive, a residential street. Parks, Recreation, Trail and Open Space Through the public land dedication described above, the applicant is creating the opportunity for aconnection oftrails east and west, as well as providing an on-street connection from northto south. Both of these trailconnections are considered necessary to connect existing trails into a regional trail system. The Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Open Space Advisory Board (OSAB) support the idea of having a regional trail connection within this open space area. It is anticipated the trail connection would also include a trailhead parking lot and bathroom facility. Urban Form The proposed development of Steel Ranch will create another neighborhood in the TakodaSubdivision. The physical design of the development generates a block pattern and public space plan that provided multiple travel options both in routing and travel mode choice. The proposed block pattern and street network ensures the public land dedication is fronted by homes and not privatized with homes backing to the open space. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval ofthe requested preliminary Plat and preliminary PUD for the development called Steel Ranch South.The proposal will allowfor the development of multi-family housing units, which is a product type discussed in the 2009 Comprehensive Planand consistent with the parcel’s GeneralDevelopment Plan. Staff recommends the following conditionsof approval: 1.The applicant shallcontinue to work with the Public Works Department on alternative design considerations for intersectionturning radiiprior tothe Final Plat and PUD submittal. 2.The applicant shall continue to work with the Parks and Recreation Department to finalize the public land dedicationprior to Final Plat and PUD submittal. 11