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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 10, 2022 Page 6 of 13 around the residential portions of the site include new tree and shrub plantings between the driveways and between alleyway and sidewalk spaces at the entrances to units. While not subject to CDDSG requirements, elements such as a planting area around the building perimeter are incorporated. The development proposes a courtyard as a pedestrian amenity. The courtyard is located between commercial buildings 2 and 3 in the center of the site and is accessible to the rest of the site. The paving consists of pavers in plank and herringbone patterns. The colors of the pavers match the adjacent building colors. The courtyard also proposes landscaping, trash receptacles, and stone seat walls, which are shown in dark grey. The PUD Amendment maintains the same general phasing concept as the last amendment, but changes the number of units and commercial area in each phase. The phases allow for residential and commercial buildings to be constructed concurrently, with the provision that residential building permits in each phase are not issued until the foundation inspection for the commercial buildings in each phase is approved. This application is subject to the inclusionary housing ordinance adopted last summer. The applicants are pursuing the fee in lieu option. City Council approval is required in order to pursue this option and it will be further evaluated at their public hearing. Traffic studies for the overall north end development in 2006 and 2011 assumed for 362 residential units and 6,500 of commercial. Over time north end developed with a maximum of 350 units and 40,000 SF of commercial area, which is less than the amount in the reports. Public Works finds that the traffic assumptions are adequate to accommodate this development. The applicant requests zoning waivers from the maximum height established in the GDP, which is listed as 40ft for both multifamily and commercial uses. A table of height waivers is listed on the slide. Building 3 proposes a 5-inch increase to the 40ft height limit. The height increase allows for a shed roof form that is compatible with other roof forms on the site. The third story element adds variation and architectural interest to the site while providing additional office space vertically rather than increasing the building footprint. Three residential buildings also require height waivers. The elevations on this slide show the height of the building relative to adjacent structures. The waivers allow for modern, higher ceiling residential structures that provide a garage and living area at the main level with two stories of living area above, creating efficient and improved designs. The density, height, and design are compatible with the existing North End Block 12 multifamily units adjacent to the property as well. For these reasons, staff supports requested height waivers. Staff finds the application meets the purpose and applicability statements in Chapter 17.72 of the Louisville Municipal Code. The GDP Amendment encourages coordinated community design by allowing a mixed -use buffer zone