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City Council Meeting Minutes May 1, 2012 Page 7 of 17 consistent with other similar developments throughout the metro area. The applicant has indicated they would enforce 2-hour time limits on retail parking, and institute a residential permit program, which restrict resident parking in retail spaces during business hours. Traffic Impacts: A traffic engineering study was completed to assess the changes in traffic from the original proposal of 195 units and 10,000 SF of retail. The study demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Louisville Public Works Department, the existing roadways and intersections surrounding the proposed development have sufficient capacity to function effectively if the development is approved. According to the study no signalized intersection movement would operate below an acceptable Level of Service (LOS) C. The proximity of the Main Street and Centennial Drive traffic signals create vehicle stacking concems during the peak travel hours. This stacking problem is not associated with the Safeway project but with the geometrics of the intersection. Vehicle stacking concerns along Centennial Drive can be addressed by adjusting the signal timing of the Centennial Drive and Main Street signals at South Boulder Road. However, reducing vehicle stacking on Centennial Drive may increase stacking at South Boulder Road and possibly Main Street. Special Review Use: The SRU request requires City Council to examine the requested activity through five criteria, which are focused on the project's compatibility with its surrounding physical and economic environment and the viability of its functional characteristics. The physical and economic context of the Village Square Shopping Center and the South Boulder Road corridor is important in evaluating the specific redevelopment request. The Louisville Municipal Code § 17.40.100.A lists five criteria to be considered by the Planning Commission in reviewing a Special Review Use application. The City Council may impose conditions if the believe it is necessary to comply with all of the criteria. 1. That the proposed use/development is consistent in all respects with the spirit and intent of the comprehensive plan and this chapter, and that it would not be contrary to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the city or the immediate neighborhood. SRU — Criteria #1 —2009 Comprehensive Plan: Staff reviewed 41 principles and 175 supportive policies. 1. Principle LU-4: "The development or redevelopment with each Opportunity Area should be consistent with the role of that Opportunity Area to achieve Community Vision". 2. LU Policy 4: 1) Residential neighborhoods characterized by a mix of density from low to high density. 2) Residential density may include a mix of housing types and densities and limited commercial neighborhood services as part of planned residential development. 3) Residential areas