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C. hairpcrson Nixt indicated tile issues he sees are the impact of a resolution on Potassium Street, the cul-de-sac length, relevance of using a PUD, traffic concerns, buffering concerns and drainage. Itc asked Staff to explain their rationale for using a PUD. Associate l)lamxer Weld stated that in City Code, by rights, developers are allowed to process a PUD to allow tbr townhomes itl the R-I District. Chairperson Nixt statccl thc direction that came from the Planning Commission originally was a concern abou[ using a P[,rD. I-Ie indicated they specifically stated they wanted some things revised, but arc secil]g this again without those revisions. He asked what direction was given to tile applicant to revise the issues outlirted. Associate l~lanncr Weld statccl that in her recommendation it states that Staff thinks that the type o1' product being used is consistent with the housing around them, which is both single-family and townhouscs. She indicated Staff did not make a recommendation on the preliminary plat, and clearly stated itl the case that the Planning Commission needs to decide if the proposed deviations are acceptable. She stated Staff does feel that the use ora PUD in this circumstance is appropriate? mid it is allowed by right in City Code. Chairpcrs()t~ Nixt askcct it' Staff was ever provided with what it would look like if it was a regular s ingl e- faro i I y plan. Associate l~lmmcr Weld indicated they did not receive that plan for this property. Ch;firl~crson Nixt asked tbr Stal'l' to comment on the drainage concerns. City [';nginccr I,inton stated that Staff' looked at the grading and drainage plan, which provided insufficient details, l-Ie inclicated the neighboring residents have commented they have drainage issues, and some ot" the drainage is shown going off-site and into the existing drainage area, which is not allowed by [,RRWD or City Code. He stated this is addressed in the Staff Review Letter. Chairperson Nixt asked if the City Engineer felt addressing the drainage issues could have an impact t() thc kite layout. City Engineer Linton indicated it may have an impact. Commissioner Brauer noted that a lot of the City Council comments were the same as the Planning Commission's comments. He asked if this is a case of the developer not listening to what they are being tolcl by thc Plalming Commission and City Council even though the direction is that thc I~ltm nec¢ls t~ be di/'ferent. Associate I~lamner Walct sttttccl anyone has a right to come .in with whatever plan they want to prcsm~t. Planning Colnmission/April 7, 2005 Page 14 of 23