Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2015 03 12

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2015 Page 5 of 12 McCartney answers that the initial submittal was for 108 apartment units and 5 townhomes and 21,000 SF commercial. During the review process, McClure increased the overall apartment units and increased the commercial. Rice asks about Building D being one story. He clarifies that it is located to the north of the South Street area and not adjacent to the transition zone. This end of the building is where the roof - mounted sign will be located. The sign will be lower than the adjacent building. McCartney answers yes. Rice clarifies that the parking provided in this plan exceeds all design standards. McCartney answers yes. Rice asks about the Public Works City Engineer memo that discusses a much higher level of maintenance for Cannon Street. Rice asks if the PC approves the motion as suggested, will this issue be worked out before the City Council gets it. Russ answers that the City is working out details on the Woonerf as well as the public spaces. The developer is committed to snow plow the Woonerf but the City will plow Cannon leading to the Woonerf. Brauneis asks about the Historical Preservation Board's reaction to the demolition of the three buildings. McCartney answers during the preliminary PUD, the HPB stated that if a building is worthy of retention, that it should be retained on site. During Phase 1 and 1A, the developer agreed to save the "most character" building at 1004 Griffith. It is currently on site and ready to be placed. The HPB also wanted more "nod" to the history of the area and the applicant is naming the Nawatny Greenway for Louis Nawatny who helped create Louisville and Caledonia Plaza which is the one of the original subdivisions in this area. Brauneis asks about the open space that is City -owned but rr ntained by the developer. Are there examples currently existing in the City? McCartney says that in Steel Ranch, theree similt re common in newer developments. Brauneis asks if the City will cover the water expenses for ii'igation of the spaces. How much say does the City have species selection? McCartney says this proposal went through Horticultural and Forestry Advisory Board (HFAB). They have seen the initial design but they wish t o e the final construction drawings to determine if species are compatible with the area Brauneis asks about the primary path for bike travel north to south. Is it Cannon in the Woonerf? , McCartney says the Woonerf is being created as a multi -modal pedestrian and bicycle area. Russ says that the design of the Woonerf is "self- enforced ". All local streets are 25 mph. Because of its design, it can be lower speed. Staff will work with Public Works to find unique identifiers. Cannon is in the Woonerf to provide the north and south route. The Highway 42 Plan will have an 8' crushed fine trail on the eastern edge from South Boulder Road to Pine, and on the west side, there will be a 6' to 8' sidewalk, as well as bike lanes on Highway 42. There was not enough room for a bike trail along the train corridor. Brauneis asks about the light from the roof - mounted sign and where it is directed? McCartney says the applicant can answer the question. Russ answers that if the sign is installed, it will need to follow the lighting standards in the Downtown Sign Manual, which allows neon, backlit, or halo lighting as well as indirect lighting. No cabinet sign or internally lit sign. Brauneis asks about the off -site water drainage and restoration of the Nawatny Greenway. McCartney says that when the regional drainage is built, it will be located near the current shop building off Empire. Once it is completed, there will be no need for on -site drainage for this project. The Nawatny Greenway will be constructed as a manicured area with walks and appropriate grades.