Planning Commission Minutes 2006 09 21

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 Page 4 of 9 5) Fiscal- staff has met with the City's Finance Director and Leland Consultants for McStain. Commission Questions of Staff: Loo inquired about the number of accidents that have occurred in the last year at McCaslin and South Boulder Road. McCartney stated that the Public Works Dept tracks the accidents and Tom Phare, Public Works Director should address that question. Deborski asked if a second left turn lane could be added on McCaslin for access to S. Boulder Rd. Phare explained there is no receiving lane for that additional turn lane onto S. Boulder Rd. He reviewed the accident report counts as follows: 40,000 - 45,000 trips per day at that intersection; 10 accidents in 2005 and no accidents thus far in 2006. Sheets asked if the property is developed and accidents increase then what the options are. Phare stated that it would depend on the type of accidents. He also stated that a light would not be practical. Lipton expressed his interest in having a second access point for the development. McAvinew reminded the Commissioners that the development has always been planned with only one access. Applicant Presentation and Commission Questions of Applicant: Colleen Rozier, representing McStain Enterprises introduced the Development Team from McStain. She provided the following summary from the previous meeting as follows: 1) The project meets the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. 2) The dedication of open space is 36%. 3) The architecture is a new design for McStain which includes design elements for both the front and rear of each home. 4) The project will serve as an attractive gateway to the City. 5) The design team has been working to address the concerns of the neighbors. 6) McStain has met with City Staff and Leland Consultants regarding the Fiscal Analysis. Rozier and the development team members discussed each of the summary points introduced by Rozier. Rozier noted that the proposed development will use "Build Green" techniques, which include the use of photo voltaic for energy assistance. Loo asked when the traffic counts had been completed. The traffic engineer stated they were completed in early May when all the schools were in seSSIOn. Members of the Public: Sharon Szabados, 1836 Continental View Dr., Louisville, discussed the following: concerns with the HOA cost and will future home owners do the real cost of those fee; traffic problems and safety; the 25-foot height limitation is too great.