Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2015 01 08

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 11, 2014 Page 8 of 17 The 2013 Comprehensive Plan states `PRINCIPLE M1 -1. The City should provide adequate public facilities, water, sewer and related services to meet the demand of existing and future residents and commercial and industrial growth." • 2. That such use /development will lend economic stability, compatible with the character of any surrounding established areas; The proposed expansion of the use /development is necessary for a continually changing and growing community. The proposed expansion is also compatible with the character of the surrounding established neighborhood because the use has been in operation for over 30 years. • 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 other factors directly related to public health and convenience; The proposed development's site plan, if approved, is designed consistent with the standards established in the Louisville Municipal Code and the IDDSG. • 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 otl factors deemed to affect public health, welfare, safety and convenience; The proposed expansion, if approved, should not generate external impacts beyond what is allowed in the IDDSG. The external effects of the proposal are controlled and the site plan provides appropriate vehicular / internal circulation and adequate lighting. • 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. This development is not considered a public realm therefore there are limited pedestrian oriented areas throughout the internal site. However, this development does provide the extension of an existing crusher fines bike path on the north side of Empire Road (outside the fenced area of the property) which will provide a safe route for the public to use as they trav s Staff recommends approval of the final Plat, PUD and SRU for the Louisville WWTP with the following condition: 1. The applicant shall comply with the comments stated in the December 3, 2014 memo from Public Works prior to recordation. Commission Questions of Staff: Moline asks about plat and why the west piece is not being platted. McCartney says they did not want to do it. They are using the 23 acres. It is unknown about what to do with the rest of the site since the new Public Works facility is being built on 104th and Dillon. Moline asks about landscaping and whether there is room to do some landscaping to the north. On the north, there is jointly owned Open Space, the Harney Lastoka Open Space. With upcoming drainage improvements to occur, will existing vegetation remain. McCartney says that can be a condition to approval. Because of the sparse nature of the area regarding plantings, Staff is concerned about bringing in "unnatural" landscape. They are providing plantings on the east side. Rice asks about exceptions to design standards because this is a different type of facility. Why do they apply to this facility.