Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2013 07 11

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Planning Commission Staff Report July 11, 2013 5. That an adequate amount and proper location of pedestrian walks, malls and landscaped spaces to prevent pedestrian use of vehicular ways and parking spaces and to separate pedestrian walks, malls and public transportation loading places from general vehicular circulation facilities. Even at the preliminary plan level this development adequately promotes the proper location of pedestrian walks, malls and landscaped spaces, while allowing for the pedestrian use of vehicular ways (Woonerf). Staff believes this criterion can be met with the conditions stated above. Louisville Municipal Code § 17.40.100.A lists five criteria to be considered by the Planning Commission in reviewing a Special Review Use application, which follow. The Planning Commission is authorized to place conditions on their recommendation of approval, if they believe those are necessary to comply with all of the criteria. Preliminary Subdivision Plat The proposed preliminary subdivision plat provides a replat of the Industrial Area Subdivision which was originally approved by City Council in 1959. The Industrial Area Subdivision was a replat of portions of the Caledonia Place Subdivision which was originally approved by City Council in 1890. The properties south of Short Street are in the Caledonia Place Subdivision. Therefore platting for the DELO development involves a replat of both the Industrial Area Subdivision and the Caledonia Place Subdivision. Blocks The proposed block layouts of the DELO development area comply with the Mixed Use Development Design Standards and Guidelines (MUDDSG) and matches the scale and style established in the layout of Exhibit A. The block lengths and widths are appropriate, and alley access is provided for all townhome residential units. Streets and Alleys The streets in all of the DELO development area are intended to serve local traffic and provide alternative routes for a small amount of through-traffic. As such, the streets are narrow but designed to accommodate on-street parking. The street sections have been reviewed by the Public Works Department. The Public Works Department continues to work with the applicant on finalizing the details of the proposed roadways for the final submittal. Sidewalks are provided on both sides of the streets. Bicycle traffic will be handled on- street, as it is in Downtown Louisville. Specialized street design treatment will create low street speeds. Along with anticipated low and traffic volumes, the proposed street designs will provide for a safe environment without the need for dedicated bike lanes, or a separate trail. 8