Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 11 09

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Cityof Louisville COLORADO • SINCE 1878 Staff Presentation: Hassan introduced a recap of the presentation from the September 2023 meeting. The proposal was for a preliminary plat and PUD for 36 residential units on East Street, south of the Pine Street Plaza. Staff analysis found that it met the criteria of the Municipal Code, and were therefore recommending approval of the preliminary subdivision plat and preliminary PUD. Hassan added that Staff had received two public comments in support of the proposal since the last meeting, and a letter from the applicant. She also responded to Brauneis' previous question about the Historic Preservation Commission's resolution on the demolition of the existing buildings, noting the commission approved demolition with no stay in July of 2023. Commissioner Questions of Staff. Howe asked there was any update on a City Ordinance to vacate the 1 Oft sanitary sewer easement. Hassan said it would be vacated during the final approval process. Howe asked what materials were considered for the perimeter fence. Hassan said that the applicant intended to use wood, but deferred to the applicant on whether other materials were considered. Baskett asked whether the multi -use path on the west side of the property referenced in the application was part of the City's adopted plan. Hassan was unsure, but said this would be clarified later in the process. Baskett asked whether staff was confident in the safety of the intersection of Pine Street and East Street with the additional vehicle trips. Hassan noted that there were no major concerns raised in the traffic study, and that based on the study the level of service would remain at a B or over with the proposed development. Zuccaro added that there were no pedestrian or bicycle improvements proposed, and that Public Works reviewed the intersection but had no comments on safety. Staff deferred looking at pedestrian improvements until the Highway 42 study was completed. Baskett asked about the crosshatching that was recently installed at the intersection of Pine and East Streets. Zuccaro said that this was intended to help stop private driveways from being blocked. Baskett added that she was not concerned about a level of service B, but was concerned about the development being the tipping point for further traffic congestion in the area. Krantz asked whether staff had consulted with any of the parks and open space boards regarding the public land dedication or open space on the site. Hassan said that they had not, but that the Parks and Recreation Department had reviewed the application and did not comment on the issue. Applicant Presentation: Andy Johnson, resident, of DAJ Design, presented the recap presentation for the applicant. He covered the zoning of the current site, the history of the project, and the compatibility of the proposal with neighboring developments. He noted the similarities in scale and design with the neighboring Clementine and Sunnyside developments.