Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 10 09

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Planning Commission Staff Report October 9, 2014 Louisville Fire Protection District (LFPD) The LFPD worked with the applicant, during the initial submittal phases, to ensure each resident was sprinkled and the south access was at least 20 feet wide. Following several additional submittal reviews, the LFPD has reviewed this current submittal and believes all design elements comply with their standards. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the Hutchinson Corner final development plan referral at the March 17, 2014 meeting. The HPC made the following comments: • The HPC appreciates the effort to include a marker or monument for the mine site. • The HPC would prefer more space around the mine shaft area to give it more prominence and allow visitors to move around it. • When designing the marker, please be respectful of the fact that miners have died in the mine shaft. • Please include archaeological monitoring when digging and grading on the site. • The HPC appreciates the alley access. • The HPC does not support the requests for waivers to height, roof pitch, and floor area ratio requirements. • Please show house designs appropriate to the size of the lots. It should be noted at the time of the HPC review the applicant was proposing a 34' maximum height request, opposed to the current 28' and had a slightly different site plan. The latest site plan acknowledges a more appropriate relationship to the mine shaft. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested final plat, final PUD for the Hutchinson Corner PUD. The applicant has been conscientious and agreeable with comments and requests by staff and applicable advisory boards. Staff has determined the waivers are appropriate under LMC Sections 17.28.110 and 17.28.120 to allow for an effective development given the location and site constraints. Staff recommends the following conditions of approval: 1. The applicant shall continue to work with the Historical Commission to ensure the information shown on the interpretive sign is sufficient for interpretive purposes. 2 If Planning Commission /City Council approve the floor area waiver, staff recommends the deed restriction be expanded to prohibit any second floor construction on detached accessory structures, including garages. 3 The applicant shall include a note on the PUD which states "Hutchinson Corenr LLC shall pay for an archeological survey and excavation monitoring of the Acme Mine Shaft." 16