7.6. SR 03-21-2016 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Re -zoning is not required. The property is already zoned PUD as it was included in a previous project. The concept plans submitted by the applicant should be used to review the new project. 2. The uses allowed in a PUD shall be limited to land uses consistent with the city's comprehensive plan and land use map, and to those uses identified in the concept plan for the PUD Zoning district and the conditional use permit for the PUD. The proposed uses are consistent with the comprehensive plan and FAST study. 3. The area of land to be included in a PUD shall be in uniform control of the applicant. The applicant does not currently own the land proposed to be developed. The applicant has three parcels under contract, and the city owns the rest of the needed land. A land exchange between the city and the applicant will need to be finalized prior to final approval. A recommendation of approval must include satisfaction of this requirement. 4. A PUD shall be designed to form a desirable unified environment within its proposed boundaries, including uniform design elements, landscaping lighting and signage. The applicant has been working with staff to meet requirements for approval. Staff is confident that the design elements, landscaping, lighting, and signage will meet demonstrate a unified appearance. 5. A PUD shall not cause undesirable impacts on adjacent lands and land uses. In particular, uses on the PUD perimeter shall be compatible with adjacent uses outside the PUD. Land uses to the north, east, and south are generally compatible with the proposed project. The area west of the project is regulated by the mild and Scenic River district requirements and must be reviewed by the DNR. City staff received comments from the DNR on February 23, 2016. Their recommendation is to deny the application stating that there are several issues that do not fit well within the administrative rules. 6. APUD shall be served by adequate transortation, water, sanitary sewer and drainage ystems. The building is required to connect to city sewer and water. The site will be accessed from Yale Court and, a yet to be constructed, Yale Street. The proposed drainage and stormwater systems have not been finalized or recommended for approval by staff. The concerns related to drainage and the larger Yale Street project are significant and have the potential for a large financial impact to the city. If a recommendation of approval is made, staff recommends a condition be included to complete a study of the drainage changes to the approved Yale Street Feasibility Study. 7. A PUD shall not adversely affect existing or proposed parks, schools, streets or other public facilities. The project will trigger the need to construct a key street connection, but will not negatively impact streets, utilities, or schools. The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the impact/benefit to the city's park system during their February 10, 2016, meeting. The commission felt the land swap was not of equal trade and the city would not benefit from owning the land. The commission was also not in favor of establishing a city park along the river in this location, but desired a trail and easement. 8. The council may establish varied and reasonable lot area, frontage, sideyard, and setback requirements for a PUD and may author'.Ze a density which it determines to be appropriate under the circumstances. Any permitted density shall be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan and not adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare. The proposed front and side yard setbacks and lot frontage changes are generally supported by staff. Concerns with reducing the 30' bluff setback to near 0' is not supported by the DNR. Staff is also concerned with the engineering needed to construct this type of facility on a bluff.