Planning Commission Minutes 2022 08 11

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 11, 2022 Page 5 of 10 • Completion of Rockcress Dr • Sewer Plant Expansion • Drainage In regards to the public land dedication, the code requires a minimum of 12%, 80 of the 390 acres are exempt, but the minimum requires that 37.1 acres be dedicated. They are proposing 155.3 acres be dedicated and have Open Space Advisory Board (OSAB) and Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board (PPLAB) support. Speaking on the road and trail plan, all streets will include multi -use paths and on -street buffered bike lanes. There will be soft and hard surface trail networks, two Campus Drive underpasses, and a US 36 bikeway to the Rock Creek Trail connection. The ROW landscaping will be maintained by the Metro District while the City will maintain the trails, sidewalks, and roads. Zuccaro reviews the traffic analysis. This analysis has an updated development area and modeled uses, evaluates the road network capacity, explains that there will be less building area but more traffic due to the change in use, and recommends road improvements to maintain acceptable levels of service. Brauneis says regarding who pays for what and when, the applicant does not have to deal with the Highway 36 improvements, correct? Zuccaro says that is correct. Krantz asks if staff can discuss possible dates for when these improvements will be in play. Zuccaro says the traffic study for the interchange would need to be updated in the 2027-2028 time frame. The Northwest Expressway would need to be addressed in the 2027-2035 time frame. He discusses the right-of-way requirements for Northwest Parkway Authority, North Metro Fire Rescue, and Boulder Valley School District. He mentions the various transportation demands for this project and how staff is recommending an updated plan with funding from the Metro District. Some possible transportation programs are as follows: EcoPasses, hire a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) coordinator, a carpool/vanpool program, local shuttles to RTD stations, and bicycle commute amenities. He informs the commissioners the plans for grading, drainage, and utilities, mentioning that the Waste Water Treatment Plant will require an expansion at future development stages. He concludes his presentation going over the approval criteria for the preliminary and final plat review. LMC Sec. 16.12.075 Approval Criteria 1. Whether the plat conforms to all of the requirements of this title; a. Reviewed by Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Open Space, Police, Fire, and Utilities and Referral Agencies. Staff finds the plat conditionally complies with the standards within Title 16, Subdivisions. 2. Whether approval of the plat will be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan, applicable zoning requirements, and other applicable federal, state and city laws;