Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/04/2010

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Prelirninary Site Plan Review -Residence at The COR October 28, 2010 Page 4 of • Minimum private street width with parking permitted on one side of street: 28 feet • Minimum private street width with parking permitted without parking restrictions: 32 feet • Maximum private street length without a turnaround provided: 200 feet • Maximum private street length with a turning provision provided: 300 feet • Maximum private street length with a cul-de-sac provided: 600 feet, except that when exceeding 300 feet, the entire length of the private street must be 32 feet wide • Minimum access road width at street frontage: 24 feet • Minimum parking aisle width: 24 feet • Maximum driveway width at road frontage: 20 feet •' Edge of curb opening shall not be closer to nearest portion of a sheet right-of-way intersection that 27 feet or two-thirds of the lot width, whichever is smaller (where a "T" intersection exists, a drive may be located opposite the end of the intercepted street). • ' Minimum access drive angle to the street: 75 degrees • Building setback from private street, measured from back of curb: 25 feet • Minimum radius at intersection: 20 feet Given the unique nature of this alleyway, the City has flexibility in review and is open to alternative design measures, provided this alley accommodates adequate safety and traffic circulation safety measures. Given that adequate parking is provided in the existing ramp, standards such as driveway length (setbacksfrom private roads) are less of a concern. Items to consider when evaluating this area include: - • ' Parking restrictions • Signage for private roadway designation • Maintenance (snow removal, sweeping, etc.) • Trash collection • Deliveries and/or loading areas for the retail component • Traffic circulation — one way in/out dead end vs. connection to the existing parking ramp; and associate impacts • Mirrors, flashers, crosswalks, etc. for pedestrian safety Please submit revised plans that demonstrate traffic patterns and compliance with the above standards of the proposed alleyway or proper mitigation measures to address these items. Landscape Review Reviewer: Chris Anderson candersonOetranrrev.nrn.us - 763-433-9905 Landscaping PIan: The following comments are offered regarding the October 5, 2010 Landscaping Plan prepared by Landform: • The Landscape Plan indicates an area of a shared parking island with certain landscape improvements. This area should be incorporated into the required shared access agreement that outlines maintenance responsibilities of this shared area. . • The boulevard area along Civic Center Dr. should be improved with sod and street trees, at a spacing of about thirty-five (35) feet on center, and this should be reflected on the landscape plan. • Landscaping in the boulevard area and adjacent to sidewalks must be tolerant of deicing salts and harsh growing environments. 72