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AGENDA ITEM Wetland building setback: 85 feet 75 feet, to be verified TBD Private Recreational Area: 10% of gross project area 0% proposed Yes Building height: Maximum of 30 feet Between 36 and 48'8", to be Yes verified Building Roof Flat roofs prohibited Flat roof Yes Hardcover 50% 36.1% No Due to the "big picture" nature of the RPUD zoning district, waivers from the RPUD requirements are common. The Council should determine if the waivers requested are appropriate for the given project and site. 4. Planning Commission vote and comment. The Planning Commission, after the public hearing on June 19, 2017, recommended denial of the project with a vote of 6-0. Their primary concerns were height, and its impact on the neighborhood. Commissioners, responding to concerns with density and traffic, commented that the traffic levels are beyond the control of the city, and that the proposed traffic demand is actually less than many other likely uses. They also commented on the need for density in the city and cautioned against `kicking the can down the road." Their vote "no" was in part a response to the applicant's request to provide a recommendation to the City Council immediately, staff had recommended tabling. 5. Public Comment. There has been substantial public comment in the form of an online petition and individual comments attached as Exhibits G and H, respectively. Primary concerns have centered on traffic in an already congested area, size of the building, impacts to wetlands and wildlife, and the use of the property. Public comments at the meeting included concern that the waivers requested would harm the character of the neighborhood and the community at large. 6. Staff Recommendation. It is recognized that any development will increase traffic in the area. It is also recognized that any development will address the wetland protection ordinances in place. The proposed density, assuming a reduction in units to achieve Council's height goals, would be consistent with the comprehensive plan, as does the multifamily use of the property. Staff recommends approval of the project, subject to direction as to the height of the building. The Council should provide direction as to a response to the waivers listed, including what they feel is an appropriate height, and direct staff to prepare the resolution. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Direct staff to prepare a resolution approving, modifying, or denying the proposed project. Exhibits Exhibit A. Plans Exhibit B. Draft PC Minutes Exhibit C. PC Staff Report Exhibit D. Traffic comparison Exhibit E. Applicant's Traffic analysis Exhibit F. Applicant's narrative Exhibit G. Resident petition Exhibit H. Resident comments Exhibit I. Council minutes, March 13, 2017 Exhibit J. RPUD standards Exhibit K. Staff comment letter Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By: W