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Elk IP Request for Action River To Item Number Planning Commission 6.3 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearings February 23, 2016 Zack Carlton,Planning Manager Item Description Reviewed by Modern Construction—Lot 4, Block 1,Mississippi Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner Ridge Second Addition Reviewed by Conditional Use Permit to Establish Planned Unit Development for Multi-use Building Case No. CU 16-02 Action Requested Recommend,by motion, denial of the Conditional Use Permit application to establish a Planned Unit Development for the following reasons: 1. The proposed plan does not provide enough parking to serve the proposed uses within the building. 2. The proposed plan does not adequately address stormwater mitigation requirements, and negatively impacts drainage locations and requirements for the 2014 Yale Street feasibility study. The Planning Commission may also recommend approval with conditions, or table the item and request additional/updated information. Background/Discussion Jesse Hartung, owner of Modem Construction,is proposing a five story apartment building with 92 apartment and commercial space on the first floor. The project is mostly located on city owned property at the south end of Yale Court. Proposed site features also extend north of the building on to what is Yale Court. Modem Construction focuses on quality, environmentally friendly buildings with many of their projects receiving high rankings for energy efficiency and sustainability. The project incorporates green building techniques,green roof agriculture,running tracks, and other active uses to promote healthy living for the residents. Mr. Hartung also owns 11 acres along the river, below the Yale Court property, that has the opportunity for use as a park (public or private) and geo thermal. Analysis Land Use and Zoning The property is currently zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) and is part of the Mississippi Ridge development. The proposed use is not permitted in the current PUD agreement, and will require establishing a new PUD to account for the change in use and deviations from city ordinances. Deviations from the ordinance include reduced setbacks,lot coverage,and parking. There are also a number of concerns relating to the Wild and Scenic River Front ordinance that may be addressed during the PUD process,but some items will also need approval from the DNR. The Environmental Department has POWERED Dr Template Updated 4/14 NATURE