Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2013 07 11

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Planning Commission Staff Report July 11, 2013 Staff believes the criterion can be met with the design conditions presents at final PUD. 2. That such use/development will lend economic stability, compatible with the character of any surrounding established areas; The proposal of ground floor residential use lends economic stability to the surrounding established area in that the future residents will become consumers of the restaurants and specialty retail businesses found in Downtown Louisville. This area is within walking distance of downtown via the adjacent South Street Underpass. Future residents will be walking to Downtown, there will be the added amenity of additional consumers without the addition of vehicular congestion on the downtown streets and parking spaces. Staff believes this criterion has been met. 3. That the use/development is adequate for the internal efficiency of the proposal, considering the functions of residents, recreation, public access, safety and such factors including storm drainage facilities, sewage and water facilities, grades, dust control and such factors directly related to public health and convenience; The proposed development is currently being reviewed at the preliminary planning level. Final design detailing will be presented at the Final PUD submittal. However, the preliminary plan with design conditions demonstrates there is adequate internal efficiency which considers the residents, recreation (pedestrian plaza), public access (to transit platform and South Street underpass), safety and all public utilities. Staff believes this Staff believes this criterion can be met with the conditions stated above has been met. 4. That external effects of the proposal are controlled, considering compatibility of land use; movement or congestion of traffic; services, including arrangement of signs and lighting devices as to prevent the occurrence of nuisances; landscaping and other similar features to prevent the littering or accumulation of trash, together with other factors deemed to affect public health, welfare, safety and convenience; As stated above, most of the design details discussed in this criterion will be finalized at final PUD. However, the preliminary plans, with design conditions adequately control the external effects of the proposed ground floor residential on Cannon Street. The compatibility of land use, movement of traffic, signs and landscaping, Lighting and trash are details to be required at time of final; but, staff is confident this development will provide an adequate level of detail to comply with the required needs. Staff believes this criterion can be met with the conditions stated above. 7