02-16-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#LA21-15 February 16,2021 Page 4 of 5 15 Architectural Standards Final plans not developed 16 Flexibility from standards Allowed and requested 17 Traffic Studies Not suggested 18 Building Permits Expected 19 General regulations Expected applicability 20 Lighting No. Lighting plan not yet developed 21 Trails No Sidewalks or public walks proposed Roads/Drives A private road is proposed along the front of the buildings, serving each unit. This road will terminate in a pseudo cul de sac at each end. These cul de sacs are illustrated with a diameter of 40 feet,the city code requires a 50 feet radius (100 feet diameter). It is not clear of the road size offers any turn around benefit. The right of way width proposed is 45 feet,the requirement is 50. The private road is shown at 24 feet paved width,which is consistent with the City Code for private roads serving 6 or less units. The Planning Commission should provide some feedback on the cul de sac size, and the right of way width. Utilities The project can be served by municipal water and sewer. There is sanitary sewer approximately 330 feet south of project site, in the city lot. A water main is located along the subject property, in the Willow Drive ROW. Utility plans are not expected at this stage. Stormwater The proposal shows three conceptual stormwater ponds located at the East,West, and north portions of the property. While engineering is not requested at this time,the applicant has requested feedback on the expectation for stormwater management: on site,or partially off site (Exhibit E).While the adjacent city lot includes a low area wetland and may be suitable for stormwater management improvements, it is not clear from the history that the city lot was planned to accommodate stormwater from the subject parcel. The Planning Commission should confirm their expectation. It is assumed that the storm water management facilities will be maintained by the association;that assumption should also be verified. Density The 2040 Comprehensive Plan guides the property for 3-10 units per acre. The proposed 12 units fits within that range. (7 units per acre) Design The developer has provided elevations of potential buildings. These elevations suggest two story buildings with residential style pitched roof. The Planning Commission should provide some feedback regarding the expected design styles. Staff would recommend high quality materials including brick or stone in earth tones, at minimum.