Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/04/2018

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• Flexibility in land development in order to make better use of new techniques in building design and construction and land development. • Housing affordable to all income groups. • More efficient use of public infrastructure. • Energy conservation through the use of more efficient building designs and through the clustering of buildings and land uses. • Preservation of desirable land characteristics and open space and protection of sensitive environmental features such as steep slopes, poor soils and trees. • More effective and efficient use of land, open space and public facilities through the mixing of land uses and assembly and development of land in larger lots. Staff feels that this PUD proposal does protect the natural environment and makes efficient use of space. However, the private trails proposed onsite do not meet the requirements for a PUD, and shall be provided as Public Trails in order for the project to qualify as a PID. Staff also does not have information on the affordability of the proposed homes. The applicant has agreed to architectural controls by the City, similar to those in the COR, for the townhomes in order to meet the requirements for a PUD. Potassium Street As proposed, Potassium Street is a 24 foot public road, improved from a gravel road. The applicant has requested a cost -share on this road with the City. The City Council previously responded to an unofficial request for a cost -share. The applicant must provide a detailed cost -share breakdown for the City Council to respond to. Alternatives Alternative 1: Approve Resolution 18-209 granting preliminary plat approval for Shade Tree Cottages. This would bring the preliminary plat forward for final approval by the City Council. This would be the last time the Planning Commission can weigh in on the plat, as final plats directly route to the City Council. Staff supports this alternative. Alternative 2: Deny Resolution 18-209 for Shade Tree Cottages preliminary plat. This would halt the project and the applicant could not submit for another year, unless major changes are made to the proposed preliminary plat. Alternative 3: Table the project until the next Planning Commission. This is an option if the Planning Commission feels there are major changes that need to be made to the preliminary plat, additional information that needs to be gathered by the applicant or staff, or if the Planning Commission needs more time to address resident concerns. Staff could support this alternative if the Planning Commission feels major changes need to be made. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the responsibility of the Applicant. Recommendation: Staff Recommends Approval of Resolution 18-209 Granting Preliminary Plat for Shade Tree Cottages, contingent upon revisions in the Staff Report and ensuring internal trails are public trails. Action: Motion to recommend City Council approve Resolution 18-209 granting Preliminary Plat for Shade Tree Cottages, contingent upon revisions in the Staff Report and ensuring internal trails are public trails. Attachments Site Location Map Plan Set Staff Review