Planning Commission Minutes 2015 09 10

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 10, 2015 Page 3 of 21 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 site plan provides an efficient internal functioning roadway system. The plan will: A. Primary access off Griffith Street and Cannon Street B. Proposed rear access, from Griffith Street, to connect with Cannon Street to south of development. C. Proposes the use of an existing platted shared access easement D. The final PUD will provide more details on the specifics of the proposed access. Conclusion: Staff finds this criterion has been 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 proposal will generate minimal negative external impacts on adjacent land uses. A. Land owner to the east (Louisville Tire) has expressed concern regarding the proposed secondary access from Griffith. They mention the Louisville Trade Center plat done in 1984 and PUD done in 1986. Plat shows 60' wide access easement between both properties shown on plat as 102 and 101. The access easement was established for the development of a shared parking lot. Staff spoke with the applicant. Since we are at preliminary level, Staff feels comfortable that the applicant will continue to work with adjacent land owner to make sure whatever discrepancy or issue is created from this easement will be addressed. B. Applicant has stated they will continue to work with adjacent owner on easement issues prior to submittal of final PUD. Conclusion: Staff finds this criterion has been 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 site plan provides an opportunity for significant upgrade to the current pedestrian environment. Conclusion: Staff finds this criterion has been met. Troy Russ states the SRU is preliminary and the Planning Commission (PC) is not recommending approving an SRU this evening. SRUs are tied to the Final PUD. Staff is presenting the preliminary findings on the SRU but PC will see it at Final. Architectural Details Staff recommends the following architectural details for consideration if SRU is approved (similar to previous DELO submittals): o Horizontal Variation ■ Vary the horizontal plane of a building to provide visual interest and enrich the pedestrian experience, while contributing to the quality and definition of the street wall. ■ Horizontal variation should be of an appropriate scale and reflect changes in the building function, structure, and materials.