Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2019 12 12

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ANALYSIS: Final Plat The Final Plat is subject to the following standards in Section 16.12.075 of the Louisville Municipal Code. 1. Whether the plat conforms to all of the requirements of this title; • The application for The Business Center at CTC Replat J conforms in all respects to the requirements of Title 16 of the Louisville Municipal Code. 2. Whether approval of the plat will be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan, applicable zoning requirements, and other applicable federal, state and city laws; • Staff finds this application is consistent with one of the city's comprehensive plan policies for the CTC, which is to "maintain a high quality employment center that responds to the needs of businesses." 3. Whether the proposed subdivision will promote the purposes set forth in section 16.04.020 of this Code and comply with the standards set forth in chapter 16.16 of this Code and this title. • The Final Plat promotes the purposes set forth in the LMC, including the assurance that public services are available, that character and economic stability of the city is protected, that there is safe and efficient circulation of traffic, pedestrians and bikeways, and provides appropriate regulation of the use of land in the city. Planned Unit Development The PUD is subject to the CDDSG and Section 17.28.120 of the Louisville Municipal Code. CDDSG: 1. Site Planning This application complies with the standards in this section, including all minimum setbacks and building and site orientation standards, with noted waiver for the minimum side building setback to allow carports. The proposal includes two new pedestrian connections from Taylor Avenue and CTC Boulevard, as well as a future trail connection to the north. It also includes employee and visitor gathering areas. Utilities/loading docks face Taylor Avenue, which is allowed by the CDDSG, provided that they are adequately screened. Staff finds that the utilities/loading docks are successfully screened by landscaping along the street. The proposal meets the site standards for site grading and drainage in the CDDSG. CDDSG: 2. Vehicular Circulation and Parking Access is accommodated through two drive aisle connections to Taylor Avenue and one to CTC Boulevard. The drive aisles can accommodate access for fire and service needs on the property. The parking lot meets design requirements, and distributes spaces throughout the site. Where parking spaces abut sidewalks, additional sidewalk width is Lot 1, The Business Center at CTC Replat J, and PUD Page 8 of 15 PC — December 12, 2019