Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 06 08

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Applicant: City of Louisville Case Planner: Lisa Ritchie, Planning Manager All notice was met as required and there is no commissioner conflict of interest. Staff Presentation: Ritchie begins her presentation by saying that the Cherrywood II neighborhood's PUD was approved in October of 1991. There are 85 single-family properties, with 15 of those destroyed by the Marshall Fire. Currently, the PUD regulates perimeter fences. This proposal before the commission was driven by the neighborhood and HOA. She mentions that this amendment is only for lots 48-64. For lots 48-62, the PUD currently requires a 6' high cedar fence. The homeowners would like more flexibility in the design materials, so anything permitted by city code. For lots 62- 64, the PUD currently requires a 42" California chain link fence. These homeowners would prefer a 48" wrought iron -style fence. Staff Recommendation: Staff is recommending approval of Resolution 11 Series 2023, recommending approval of the draft Resolution amending the Cherrywood II PUD fence regulations. Commissioner Questions of Staff. - Krantz mentions that lots 48-54 houses did not seem damaged from the fire. Was it just the fences that burned? Ritchie says none of those homes or fences were destroyed by the fire. The neighborhood would like the option though to have a non-combustible material. Choi asks if there is a reason staff is not recommending a solid fence for lots 48- 64. Ritchie says primarily the neighbors requested flexibility but staff does not look at this space as the same as open space. It has minimal visibility from McCaslin as well. Public Comment: Roger Wilkerson, Resident of Louisville Wilkerson expresses his support for this proposal. Our neighborhood does have an HOA and because of that, will help bring consistency and uniformity with the fences. Maria McClure, Resident of Louisville McClure says this proposal makes sense for the neighborhood. This provides the necessary flexibility but is also reasonable. John Barrett, Resident of Louisville