Planning Commission Minutes 2007 09 13

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2007 Page 6 of 8 Wood reviewed density by Planning Area. He also stated without an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance the applicant is not required to provide a specific percentage of affordable units. The questions about land dedication and parks should be ask of the applicant. Hartman inquired if the Finance Department had reviewed the plan. Wood stated the City has an Acting Finance Director with the newly appointed Finance Director to join the staff in late September or early October. He does anticipate that the Finance Director will do a review soon after that. Deborski inquired about the status of the Alconis property. Wood stated it has not been annexed to the City. If annexed then the property will receive a City zoning. The property will have 22 residential units as entitled through the Comp Plan. Applicant Presentation and Questions of the Applicant: Rick Brew, RMSC, LLC, introduced the individuals involved with the project either as property owners or staff. He continued with a review of the Planning Areas and the following topics: pocket and neighborhood parks; non-encumbered private land; encumbered private land; non- encumbered public land dedication; encumbered public land dedication and proposed trail connectivity. He also discussed the location of homes in relation to the floodplain, density, Paschal Drive and the need for an intergovernmental agreement with Lafayette and Louisville. Sheets requested a clarification of how this property relates to the Indian Peaks project in Lafayette. Brew illustrated with a site plan. Hartman and Brew discussed Green Building and Affordable Housing. Lipton asked who will be the developer. Brew stated RMSC will remain as the master developer. There has already been some intereste expressed in the commercial development and there have been several conversations regarding the residential units. Sheets and Brew discussed trail connectivity and who will pay for the trail under the tracks. Wood stated the city did not set aside funds for this trail in the 2008 budget but he is aware that the Parks and Recreation Department is interested in the connectivity. Members of the Public: John Gstalder, 768 N. Hoover Ave, owner of Summit View, stated his support for the development stating it is a well integrated plan. Additional Questions of Applicant: Lipton questioned the high density and expressed an interest in a more affordable housing product. Brew stated the highest density was town homes with garages. Square footage would range from 1,200 SF to 2,000 SF. Staff and Application Summary and Recommendation: Wood reminded the Commission of the staff recommendation for continuance. Public Hearing Closed Commission Comments: