Minutes - Planning Commission - 06/26/2025

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the drive aisle and no parking along the stretch of Sunwood Drive. He commented that there is a ten -foot setback from the sidewalk to the curb, with vegetation planned between. Commissioner Musgrove stated that she is fine with the fencing as proposed and trusts that staff and the applicant would develop a nice -looking area for this entrance into Sunwood. She recognized that the purpose of the fencing is decorative rather than safety. She commented that vehicles will be driving slowly through the drive aisle, and there is space between the roadway and sidewalk. She referenced the proposed placement of a pylon sign near the drive aisle, but recognized that there will not be ordering done in the drive aisle and asked for clarification on the purpose of that sign. Ms. Morgan replied that the pylon sign is a 25-foot-tall Chipotle sign, which is located close to the building because of the stormwater easements adjacent to Armstrong. She stated that there would be a sign for the Chipotle pick-up lane, and there is a bypass lane for those who may have thought they could order in the pick-up lane. Commissioner VanScoy referenced the COR framework related to screening of parking areas and believed the entire area should be screened. Ms. Morgan stated that typically when they lay out site plans, they view parking adjacent to the road to be parking where headlights would shine onto the roadway, and would not view this to be that situation. She commented that there is landscaping planned along Sunwood. Commissioner VanScoy commented that the intent of the COR framework is for aesthetics and not for screening headlights. Councilmember Peters asked if the applicant would be open to entertaining a fence. Ms. Morgan commented that she could discuss that with her team. Commissioner VanScoy commented that the screening could be done with shrubs as well. City Planner Martin stated that the landscaping plan was included in the packet, noting the trees that are planned in addition to the boulevard trees. Ms. Morgan commented that they could continue the discussion with staff to perhaps add shrubs. Planning Manager Larson stated that staff can work with the applicant to address that prior to the City Council meeting. Commissioner Musgrove commented that it would seem landscaping would seem to be the better choice if the intent is to screen the parking. City Planner Martin commented that staff have worked with the applicant to find the best solution, as this is a very long lot line from Armstrong past the roundabout, along with the location of the large easement. He noted that this is a hybrid district between the urban and suburban designs. Planning Commission/ June 26, 2025 Page 4of13