Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/02/2017

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5.02: Review Sketch Plan for proposed Plat "Regency Commons" generally located at 14725 Ramsey Boulevard NW (Project No. 16-108); Case of National Self Storage LLC Presentation Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating the purpose of this file is to review the official Sketch Plan prepared by Landform for the purpose of combining three (3) existing lots into two (2) buildable lots at the northeast corner of Ramsey Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard. The three (3) parcels are identified as PID #27-32-25-22-0006, #27-32-25-22-0003, and #27-32-25-22-0002 (together referred to as the "Subject Property"). The Sketch Plan Review process affords the Planning Commission the opportunity to provide early direction on the layout of the proposed plat, before a developer prepares detailed Preliminary Plat plans. A key decision will occur at Preliminary Plat, in which the layout will be approved, subject to approving final construction plans and Final Plat documents. At that time, the City will review items including, but not limited to, Grading and Drainage Plans, Utility Plan, Landscape Plan, and Street Light Plan. Staff requested feedback from the Commission on the Sketch Plan. Commission Business Chairperson Levine requested further information on the location of this project. Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the project site with the Commission. Commissioner VanScoy asked if the cul-de-sac issue had been resolved. Community Development Director Gladhill reported staff sees a benefit to having a cul-de-sac, however the bank that currently owns the property does not see value in constructing a cul-de- sac. He anticipated some sort of hybrid cul-de-sac would need to be built to access the area. He discussed which plow truck would have to be used to access this area. He explained staff would need additional feedback from the Commission regarding the cul-de-sac. Commissioner Bauer believed the cul-de-sac benefited the City more than the applicant. The recommended the City be responsible for the construction of the cul-de-sac given the fact the applicant was willing to donate the land. Karen Albu, 14732 Limonite Street, reported she submitted a two -page letter to staff regarding the Sketch Plan. She hoped that the wildlife would be able to remain moving through this area. Community Development Director Gladhill reported the next step for this case would be to hold a public hearing in the coming months in order to take comment from residents. Commissioner Brauer inquired if the City had received a landscaping plan. He recommended conifers be planted on this property to provide additional screening. Planning Commission/November 3, 2016 Page 4 of 10