City Council Agenda and Packet 1987 06 15

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STAFF PRESENTATION: Appall stated that the proposal was for 26. 7 acres, 58 units with median lot sixes. There were six issues introduced by staff at the preliminary hearing: sit* design/issues-landscaping; access. ROW and street sections; setbacks; drainage; water; and bikepaths, entry feature and landscaped islands. The discussion at the preliminary hearing focused on the following: traffic impact on the Hilltop subdivision, (slong W. Alder) from the Grove residents; maintenance of private open spaces; street sections (though the plan showed 32 sections, the developer had requested feedback on a proposed 28' section) ; bike paths being too close to backyards; the timing of the completion of Washington Street and a means to insure variety in front yard setbacks. At final review, staff examines the issues remaining from the preliminary hearing as well as specific details such as covenants, fencing and exact sidewalk and bike path alignments. The increase in traffic on West Alder can not be denied. However, both subdivisions-Hilltop and the Grove-are part of the conceptual plan which includes W. Alder, Kennedy and Washington streets. The PUD includes a note that covenants will be adopted to make maintenance of the open space, Washington ROW and the entry island mandatory. The sidewalk along Washington is setback five feet as requested by staff. The entry feature has been approved by staff. Condition 05 is to assure that homeowners are sade aware of their responsiblity. The applicant has withdrawn the proposal for 28' street sections. There are only three lots shown with sidewalks adjacent to a bike path or sidewalk. No backyard is directly adjacent to a path or walk. The bike path connection to Tamarisk is shown as being 8' wide as requested by staff. In an effort to prevent construction traffic from impacting the subdivision to the north, the Washington connection was discussed but not made a condition at the Saddleback I and II subdivision and PUD. The Comsunitr Service Director is to review the agreement pertaining to aaintenanc• of private open space prior to the issuance of the first building permit. Conforming with City standards between all lots and open space, fencing shall be 48 inch high California chain link. Along Washington, it will be alternating brick and California chain link. Staff still supports the proposal to have sidewalks along one side of the streets. STAFF RECOMMENDATION; Appell stated staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1) waive the standard 36' street section to allow 32' sections, but developer is to dedicate the standard 50' ROW. Developer is to bear the cost of acquiring a ROW from Public Service for Washington Street. Correct street names to be shown on final plat prior to recording. 2) Setbacks allowed as described on the PUD, however, prior to issuance of a building permit for any house to be set closer than 20 feet from the property line, the angle of the garage is to be verified by the Planning Department. Tom Hoyt has gone further to suggest that 10