City Council Agenda and Packet 1987 06 15

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The entire Centennial project has RE zoning. Water rights and public land dedication requirements have been completed. STAFF ANALYSIS: At preliminary review, staff examines the broader issues of zoning, comprehensive plan, design, access, drainage, utilities and open space. At final review staff and applicant work to resolve any issues regarding the above as well as the specific details such as covenants (if any), fencing and exact sidewalk and bike path alignments. For the preliminary submittal, applicant has combined the POD and subdivision information on a single 24" x 36" sheet. The plat and site plan will be on separate sheets for the final review and approval. 1. Site Desii n/Data Staff supports the number of lots, lot sizes, and location of sidewalks and the private open space. As noted above,the Community Services Director must approve agreements pertaining to private open space. Further, the landscaped walkway along Washington Avenue must be examined further. Staff has concerns that the walkway is too narrow and trees may encroach on the travel lanes. 2. Access. ROW and Street Sections In conformance with the condition on the Conceptual Plan, the Kennedy - Washington connection presented on this preliminary plan shows applicant's effort to develop the requested connection while avoiding a "freeway" carrying excessive traffic through a residential neighborhood. Staff supports a 50' ROW with 32' street sections as shown. McStain is requesting 28' street sections. Um _ developer should bear the cost of acquiring a right-of- way from Public Service for Washington Street. "Meadow Way" is a 520' cul-de-sac which is within the maximum length allowed by Municipal Code. Street names, as shown, have not been approved. 3. Setbacks A design feature to be addressed is the 15' front yard setback. Staff proposes a more generous setback with a method 2