ConocoPhillips Staff Report Prelim PUD & Zoning_02 25 2010 Planning Commission Packet

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buildings in the center of the campus. (Clustering of buildings is strongly encouraged in the CDDSG). The proposed setbacks for the planning areas requesting height waivers (planning areas A, C, D and F) are as follows: 400 feet from the northern property line; approximately 2,300 feet from the western property line; approximately 1,350 feet from the eastern property line; and approximately 300 feet to the southern property line. The minimum setback required by the CDDSG is 50 feet. The above analysis shows the applicant has chosen to cluster the development to provide more visual open space, therefore designing the site with vertical floor area instead of sprawling the floor area throughout the property. Staff appreciates the proposed clustering effect of the development and acknowledges this design amenity complies with the spirit and intent of the development plan criteria contained in section 17.28.120,including, among others, elements related to creation of optimum preservation of natural features, appropriate relationship to the surrounding area, circulation, pedestrian and bicycle traffic, and building types in terms of appropriate density, site relationship and bulk. In reference to the City rezoning policy, staff findsthe policy in 17.44.050 is met. In conformance with Section 17.44.050.A.2, it is in the public’s interest to rezone the proposed area to Planned Community Zone District –Commercial zone district. This rezoning will thus encourage redevelopment of the area that is in conformance with the goals and vision created in the 2009 Comprehensive Plan, which are further discussed in the Comprehensive Plan section below. Open Space Advisory Board (OSAB) Planning Commission also asked for more information from the Open Space Advisory Board (OSAB) and requested a member from OSAB to make a presentation at the February 25, 2010 Planning Commission meeting regarding the proposed public land dedication. The OSAB will be hosting a special meeting on Monday, February 22, 2010 to further discuss the public land dedication. A member of OSAB will be present at the February 25, 2010 Planning Commission meeting to make a short presentation. Fiscal Impact Please see the attached power point presentation regarding the fiscal impact of the ConocoPhillips development. Kevin Watson, Louisville Finance Director will be presenting the information to Planning Commission on February 25 and to respond to questions. REQUEST(Previous Information Provided for February 11 Planning Commission Packet): On November 12, 2009 ConocoPhillips submitted a comprehensive land use application package consisting of the following elements: 1.Petition for the annexation and initial zoning of an80 acre parcel in the northeast quadrant of their campus. ConocoPhillips requestsPlanned Community Zone District, Commercial (PCZD-C)for the initial zoning. 4