07-11-2002 Planning Comm. Minutes

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114INUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUL]' 1I, 2002 VILLAGE George Sherman, Sherman Associates, and Kirk Velett, ESG Architects, SQUARE appeared before the Commission relative to the Village Square at Little Canada development on the southeast corner of Rice Street and Little Canada Road. Sherman began witl~t a review of the issues raised by the City Engineer in his report dated July 3, 2002. The first addressed adequate right-of way along Little Canada Road to allow the mirroring of amenities on the north side of the Street. Sherman reported that this will be done. Secondly, the Engineer reconm~ended that the County be contacted to determine if there are additional right-of--way needs along Rice Street. Sherman reported that they have been in contact with the County and are revie~n~in~~ dra~n~in<!s ~n~ith them. The County has indicated that they have no plans that would require additional right-of~ way. The Engineer also commented on the location of property lines at the corner in relation to the tact tha[ Rice Street and Little Canada Road does not make a 90-degree corner- Sherman agreed that the corner is approximately 75- degrees, He indicated that the property lines as reflected in the documents presented are accurate. Sherman continued with the comments made by the City Engineer relative Co the site plan. I le indicated that drive isles are proposed at 22 feet rather than the 24 feet proposed by the City Engineer. 'i'he City Planner indicated that 24 feet is required if parkin~~ stalls are narrower than 8'/z feet. The stalls proposed arc 9 feet in ~n~idth; therefore, the 22-foot drive isles are adequate. The next engineering comment related to the 180-degree turn required to enter the parking garage ramp fi~om Little Canada Road. Shenman reported that they are currently exploring alternatives to improve that turning radius. The City Engineer also commented on the sidewalk layout to the gazebo, and Shenman agreed ~n~ith the comments raised by the City Engineer. He indicated that they will incorporate changes to improve this situation including marling pedestrian crossings. Sherman reported that his engineers will be working with the City Engineer to address his convmenls relative to the grading plan. Shenman reported that the to~am home concept is preliminary at this time. Their plans are to begin construction on the senior building this fall with town home construction to begin in the sln~ing. Sherman noted that the City's planning sta(1'is suggesting a greater mix of unit styles. Sherman pointed out that the City Council has directed him to design as many units i-