05-07-09 Planning Comm. Agenda - Laserfiche WebLink

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It has not been indicated whether the proposed parking lot is to be illuminated. If so, light standard locations and fixture heights should be specified on the site plan. It also has not been indicated whether or not the increased parking supply will prompt a need to provide additional disabled parking stalls on the site (proximate to building entrances). As a condition of PUD amendment approval, the applicants should demonstrate compliance with applicable ADA parking requirements. Landscaping and Tree Preservation. To date, a landscaping plan has not been submitted (as required by ordinance). As a condition of CUP approval, a landscape plan should be submitted subject to City approval. The proposed parking lot construction will result in the Toss of numerous trees. The City's tree replacement requirements stipulate that 30 caliper inches of tree plantings must be provided per acre of disturbed land. The subject site measures approximately 24.7 acres in size. Of this, 2.2 acres will be affected by the parking lot construction. As a result, the Zoning Ordinance requires that the landscape plan include at least 66 caliper inches of tree plantings, in addition to shrub, lawn, and other planting. Compliance with this requirement should be verified in review of the landscaping plan and occur prior to final inspection of the site improvements. stormwater. The addition of the parking lot will require an expansion of the on-site stormwater/infiltration basin and an upgrade to the existing stormwater pond outlet Issues related to stormwater should be subject to comment and recommendation by the City Engineer. Recommendation Based on the preceding review, Planning Staff recommends approval of the PUD amendment subject to the following conditions: If the parking lot is to be illuminated, light fixture locations and heights be specified on the site plan (in accordance with City requirements). 2. The applicants demonstrate that ample parking stalls are provided on-site for disabled persons (as a result of the expanded on-site parking supply) in accordance with ADA requirements. 3. The applicants prepare a landscaping plan for City review and approval prior to final inspection of the parking lot. Such plan shall demonstrate compliance with applicable ordinance requirements including tree preservation/replacement standards.