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City Council Meeting <br />February 20, 2024 Page 6 <br /> <br /> <br />Subdivision Signs. Section 105.12.430 allows 1 subdivision sign for this residential development <br />with a maximum sign area of 32 sq. ft. One sign is proposed for this site but the location may be <br />subject to change. A condition of approval has been added that the signage ultimately conforms <br />with City Code when proposed. <br /> <br />Road Width Reduction. After a public hearing and discussion on December 11, 2023 the <br />Planning Commission recommended that plans be revised to reduce the road width on the proposed <br />cul-de-sacs. This was suggested to provide additional space on site to address other concerns <br />relating to landscaping screening and a conflict with patio encroachments into an easement <br />surrounding a storm sewer along the eastern property line of Block 2. <br /> <br />In revised plans submitted to the City dated January 08, 2024, the proposed roadway width was <br />reduced from 32’ to 28’ between curb faces with a Right of Way width reduction from 66’to 60’. <br />This reduction was found to be acceptable by staff for several reasons: <br />• Parking on the street would be reduced from both sides to one side, consistent with city <br />policy for such road width reductions, in order to leave adequate room for snow plows and <br />emergency services. <br />• Staff have suggested a requirement to sprinkle all buildings, including the two family <br />structures where that is not currently required by building code, thus greatly reducing the <br />concern for fire service access. <br /> <br />A diagram was submitted by the Applicant indicating the number of parking stalls available on- <br />street with the reduction to one side parking. A total of 15 on-street parking stalls are available in <br />addition to those found on driveways or in garages. <br /> <br />Landscaping and Tree Preservation. The City’s Landscape Architect has reviewed the proposed <br />landscape plans and provided comments in the memo dated January 10, 2024. Generally, the tree <br />preservation and landscaping plans were found compatible with City requirements. Additional <br />plan exhibits and minor revisions to the plans are required. <br /> <br />Issues were identified by staff towards conformance with City screening standards. While specific <br />comments by the Landscape Architect have not been provided on whether the revised screening <br />plan conforms to the City’s screening standards, the plan was supported by the Planning <br />Commission and planning staff. This is due to the increased tree preservation, enhanced plantings, <br />and supportive comments from property owners in adjacent neighborhoods regarding the revised <br />planting plan. <br /> <br />A deviation is proposed to be allowed in the draft PUD Ordinance specifically to allow the <br />screening as detailed on revised landscaping plans dated January 18, 2024. <br /> <br />Patio Encroachments. As proposed, patios for units 13-18 of Block 2 encroach into an easement <br />centered over storm sewer on the site. The Applicant’s revised plans dated January 8, 2024 show <br />a greater distance between the patio locations and storm sewer line than previously. This was <br />accomplished by reducing patio depth, relocating the storm sewer line, and reducing the road with <br />from 32 to 28 feet. The edge of patios for units 13-18 is 11 feet from the relocated storm sewer <br />and still encroaches 4 feet into the associated easement area.