06-09-2022 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 5, 2022 2 proposed linear park or trail connection on the plan and highlighting street extensions and proposed access. She stated that the neighborhood would be served by public and private streets and public utilities. She reviewed details on storm water management, parking, reforestation, and landscaping. She stated that a neighborhood meeting was held in March and as a result they changed the layout to reduce density on the south end and increase density on the northern portion of the site. She noted that a variance would be requested in order to accommodate the front yards to accommodate those density changes. She also provided details on the existing gas line and related easement and noted that the blanket easement would be reduced to 25 feet from the center of the pipe. She provided details on the different home styles that would be proposed within the project as well as architectural details that would provide variation. She noted that this community will help to deliver the City’s vision detailed in the Comprehensive Plan to be an age friendly community and provide housing for different types of residents. She reviewed the proposed public park and trails within the development. She stated that the applicant has complied with the major subdivision requirements and general zoning code requirements. She stated that the proposal was reviewed by the Development Review Committee and highlighted the Comprehensive Plan goals that would be met through this proposal. She highlighted the next steps in this process including a public hearing to be conducted by the City Council on May 11th. Chair Kwapick noted that there will be a number of private roads built into the development along with the primary public access road. He asked if there has been discussion of any other public roads. His concern was that all of the traffic would access from the one public road. The Community Development Director provided additional details on the access points, noting that the access on County Road D will alleviate all of the traffic using Vanderbie and a driveway will extend onto County Road D on the northwest side of the development. Chair Kwapick asked and received confirmation that there would not be additional access from the south other than Vanderbei. The Community Development Director stated that the intent is to encourage folks to go north. Commissioner Mitchell referenced the traffic analysis and asked what else would be done to avoid Edgerton. The Community Development Director stated that the report did not advocate for a traffic signal in that location. She stated that traffic calming measures could be added including sidewalks, boulevard trees, and having the street at a minimum width to encourage slow driving. Bob Barth, WSB, stated that the crash data and concerns exists prior to the study. He stated that they are reminding the County that this is something that will need to be dealt with in the future. He stated that most of the intersections around the development operate at a high level and this development would have minimum impact.