10-16-2023 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE #LA23-000051 16 Oct 2023 Page 6 of 8 1) Consistent with the community management plan; the proposed development of the property for residential use is consistent with the community management plan. 2) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division 3 of the City Code; with the exception of the currently requested variances, the project will conform to all applicable zoning requirements. 3) Adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater management; in the opinion of staff this criterion is met. 4) Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; in the opinion of staff this criterion is met. 5) Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost; in the opinion of staff this criterion is met. 6) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future; the development of the property for residential use is compatible and consistent with the neighborhood and surrounding uses. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; development of the property for residential use is compatible and consistent with the neighborhood and surrounding uses. 8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; in the opinion of staff this criterion is met. 9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; the request for grading and filling within the floodplain will be reviewed by Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and a 1:1 mitigation will be required to offset any impacts from the filling activity. 10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; The alterations proposed are related to the mitigation for the removal of the existing house foundation and minor leveling of the adjacent grade to elevate the proposed home to meet the RFPE and are consistent with the redevelopment of the property for residential use. The project should not result in undesirable views or sustained activity such to disturb neighbors. 11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; The applicant will be required to adhere to the City's erosion control regulations as well as the permitting requirements of the MCWD. Timely re - vegetation and stabilization will be a requirement of the permitting process. The project should not result in a nuisance condition. 12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access; the applicant will be required to keep debris off of the public roadways; a haul route should be provided. The noise resulting from the trucks and equipment moving the material in and around the site should be minimized to the extent possible. The grading project will be evaluated and monitored by the City Engineer and planning staff so as to minimize nuisances during the project. 13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; the overall long-term effect of the project should result in minimal if any environmental impacts. 14) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; this project should result in no additional non-residential lighting or glare; and 15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. The project should not be a detriment to the public health, public safety, or general welfare.