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Dablstrom Development LLC #02-2789/02-2840 *Stonebay’ Final Development Plan Review October 18,2002 Page 6 4.Staff would offer the following comments on a variety of topics: Kelley Parkway Streetscape. Review the proposed streetscape for Kelley Parkway, focusing on the width ofboulevard, sidewalk locations and connections, proposed plantings, etc. Does the streetscape reflect your expectations in terms of a ‘parkway’ feel? The landscape plan indicates an 8' wide boulevard except along the parking bumpouts on the north side, where the sidewalk abuts the parking stalls for easy pedestrian access. The boulevard trees proposed include hardwood species of red oak. ash. maple and linden, with mature heights ranging from 50-75'. This mix should be adequate when mature to minimize views of the building. At the proposed approximately 30’ on center spacing, this should provide a heavily wooded streetscape in the far future. Lighting along Kelley Parkway has not been strictly defined by the applicant or the City. Applicant has provided samples of decorative lighting styles that could be used for the ^enor road system as well as for Kelley Parkway, for Planning Commission consideration, ^e primary issue is whether the City wants decorative lights with a visible lighting source ining the streets (i.e. similar to the Victorian style of lights lining Highway 12 through Long e), or would rather see downward cast shielded-source (“shoebox ”) lighting as we lequire or parking lots. Planrung Commission is requested to make a recommendation to Council on the style of lighting it would like to see within the interior of the development as well as along Kelley Parkway. Iiml Svslem. Look especially at the area around the stormwater pond. Do the proposed trails provide the connectivity and pedestrian options the City was looking for? Are there ^y trail segments that need to be added or relocated within the development? Does developer have a proposed staging schedule for trail development, and are you satisfied with that staging plan? The City Engineer and staff recommend that all trail segments except those adjacent to Highway 12 be constructed as part of the RPUD project; the current plans accomplish this with the exception of the segment along Willow south of Kelley which should usi be delayed pending commercial site development. Building Design and Materials. Particularly consider the elevation views of the Lofls. Does the root and building design enhance the development while incorporating sifficient design Clements to limit the visual height impacts? Is the "court” area between the two lofts uildmgs designed attractively and functionally for access and as a common entry' amenity? Applicants have provided brick and stone samples and color palettes which will be available or review at the PC meeting. Staff believes the proposed materials are of the high quality expected, and include face brick, cast stone and ‘hardiplank’ lap siding. The shingles arc an asphalt with decorative shading to give them some depth; would actual layered shingles provide a better appearance a; slightly added cost?