Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2015 08 13

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Planning Commission Staff Report August 13, 2015 The proposed community garden is considered compatible for a residential neighborhood as they allow for the gathering of neighbors for the purpose of gardening. Staff finds this criterion is 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 other factors directly related to public health and convenience; The community garden will be designed to work with existing grades, except for the proposed raised beds as shown on the plan. Because natural grade will be used, the site drainage should not be detrimentally impacted. Staff finds this criterion is 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; The community garden is proposed for a maximum of 45 plots. The surrounding streets provide up to 27 on- street parking spaces. Three bike racks are proposed for those who choose that mode of travel. Trash will be handled by the Garden Association. Staff finds this criterion is met. 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. The proposed garden's site plan, if approved, is designed to be served by existing with 5' all weather sidewalk and 3' natural walkways for internal efficiency. Staff finds this criterion is met. FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT This request also requires a floodplain development permit due to its location within the 100 year floodplain. This item is on the August 19th, 2015 Board of Adjustment agenda. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds the proposed community gardens development is consistent with the Louisville Municipal Code Section 17.12.040. Staff recommends Planning Commission approve Resolution No. 24, Series 2015, A resolution recommending City Council approve a Special Review Use (SRU) for an agricultural use in Residential Low (RL) Density Zone District in order to develop a community garden with up to 45 garden plots and two 80sf tool sheds on City property near the NW and NE corners of the intersection of Garfield Street and Lincoln Avenue, with one condition: 23 4