Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 11 09

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 14, 2023 Page 11 of 14 Hassan said that there was to be a right-of-way dedication on East Street, and that the applicant chose to pay a fee -in -lieu of the 15% public land dedication as required by the LMC. She added there was also a 10ft sanitary sewer easement on the final plat. Hassan introduced the second part of the application, which was for a preliminary PUD. The PUD proposed a mix of 15 single-family detached units and 21 townhome units. There would be a U-shaped road to connect the properties to East Street, with alleyways to connect the townhomes. The planned light fixtures on the street would comply with the City's proposed "Dark Sky" ordinance. There were two proposed designs for the single- family detached units. Both designs had 2 stories with a below -grade basement. The townhomes were proposed as a mix of triplex and quadplex units, with Type A units on the ends and Type B units in the middle. The Type A units were to have a gable roof, while the Type B units would have a flat roof and some recessions to provide some variation. Both townhome unit types required height waivers. Hassan explained that the medium -density residential zoning did not require any design guidelines for landscaping, however staff did assess landscaping as part of the PUD requirements. There would be some vegetation provided, and trees were proposed for the open and private yard spaces of the detached units. The site would also be surrounded by a 6ft privacy fence. Hassan added that the applicant proposed a 5,200 square foot common open space near the center of the development, which would be accessible for all residents. There would also be 2 rain gardens with drainage retention ponds. Hassan noted that there were public concerns about the traffic impacts. A traffic impact study was completed, and found that the development would have a minimal impact on traffic. Hassan said that the applicants were proposing a fee -in -lieu option to satisfy the City's inclusionary housing ordinance. The applicants were also requesting PUD waivers for the minimum lot area, lot coverage, front yard setback, side interior setback, rear setback, and structure height. The height waiver was to enable the gable roof form in the center of the site. This was consistent with the Clementine Commons and Sunnyside Place developments, and it would reduce impacts to surrounding developments, so staff was in support of the waiver. Hassan presented the plat subdivision modification criteria as laid out in the LMC. Staff found that the applicant met all 5 criteria. The modifications allowed for 36 dwelling units, fewer than the 37 that would be allowed by the net area of the R-M zoning district. Staff also found that the preliminary plat with the approved modifications was in compliance with LMC Title 16. Staff supported the fee -in -lieu for public land dedication because of the private yards and common open space. Regarding the preliminary PUD, staff found that it was in compliance with LMC Title 17. City of Louisville Community Development 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303.335.4592 www.LouisvilleCO.gov