Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/03/2016

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cul-de-sac being constructed to service 148th Avenue NW,which currently terminates in a dead end with no maneuvering space. Staff remains consistent with the necessity for that cul-de-sac and associated public right-of-way to be provided,but is open to discussions on obligations for construction. The Applicant has agreed to set aside the space,but is opposed to constructing the cul-de-sac,as they will not utilize said cul-de-sac for access. Currently,plans show an interior access drive from the proposed "Lot 1" into "Lot 2". A cross access easement will need to be executed to ensure this internal access remains in the future. Buffering: The property is adjacent to residential districts on both the north and the east property boundaries. As such, a 60 foot buffer area will be required. The Applicant shows a 60 foot wide area designated as buffer yard; however,no plantings or fencing are shown. The Applicant will need to articulate a planting plan that satisfies the buffering requirement. Stormwater/Engineering: The Applicant has shown an area along the eastern property boundary designated for stormwater infiltration;however, after review by City Engineering Staff,that area is not suitable for infiltration as the entire site is within a Drinking Water Supply Management Area(DWSMA) Groundwater Capture Zone. The Applicant will need to work with Engineering Staff on how to address the stormwater needs of the site. The Applicant will also need to articulate water and sewer utilities as well as stormwater overflow on future plan sets. Topics relating to public comments received at the time of publishing this agenda: 1. Loading dock doors -The site plan shows them as servicing a"Loading/Unloading Garage". Is this intended to be used solely by rental unit users to unload/load their belongs or will they be used for semi traffic? 2.Will the building have an "office area?" 3. Is access to storage units solely from within the building?What are the hours of operation? 24-hour access? 4.Will there be AC units or other utilities located at the top of the building that will create noise? 5.Will there be a gate or fencing? 6.What kind of lighting is being proposed? Funding Source: All costs associated with processing the Application are the responsibility of the Applicant. There are no City funds proposed to be utilized for the construction of this project. Recommendation: City Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission approve the Sketch Plan and direct the Applicant to proceed to preparing a Preliminary Plat,with the considerations listed in this staff report. Action: Provide the Applicant with feedback, and recommend any changes to the Sketch Plan prior to submission of Preliminary Plat.No formal action is required. Attachments Site Location Map Sketch Plan and Survey Concept Elevations Staff Report Neighbor Comment Letter Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Chris Anderson Chris Anderson 10/28/2016 08:18 AM Tim Gladhill JoAnn Shaw 10/28/2016 08:18 AM Form Started By:Eric Maass Started On: 10/27/2016 09:10 AM