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Soil Suitability The subject site has poor soils not immediately suitable for construction. To ensure the site is buildable, the applicant is working with Independent Testing Technologies (ITT) to prepare a geotechnical analysis and recommendation. ITT completed an analysis for Jackson Hills V and monitored the soil remediation. Staff s recommended conditions would require the applicant to work directly with ITT during construction to ensure their recommendations are satisfied. Issuance of additional building permits should also require submittal of a final report from ITT indicating the site has been properly prepared for development. Public Utilities The Commission asked if existing public utilities have capacity to adequately serve the three proposed buildings. The property has been guided for high density residential uses since the first round of discussions with The Mississippi Connections Plan in 2006/2007 and long-term infrastructure plans have taken the development goals into account. The engineering department has reviewed the proposal and does not have concerns with the capacities of the existing trunk utilities as they relate to this project. Land Use Guidance Guided for high density residential, initial discussions state a goal for high density residential uses abutting Lion's Park. Although the current Comprehensive Plan moves away from explicit guidance provided by The Mississippi Connections Plan, the site continues to be guided for multifamily use. The plan notes these areas include higher density apartment and/or condominium complexes in a master planned setting with open space and recreational amenities. The sites' location near Lion's Park, downtown and schools is an appropriate fit for higher density residential uses. Traffic and Circulation Concerns were discussed regarding traffic and the impact on the local road network for which the applicant engaged a traffic engineer. The public works director reviewed the document and agreed with the findings of a negligible change to traffic counts, capacities, and wait times on the surrounding streets and intersections. He also reviewed the proposed driveway locations along Jackson Ave and their alignment with city streets on the east side of the road. The review did not identify any concerns with traffic or access. At the September 27, 2022, Commission meeting, after reviewing the traffic information and hearing comments from the public works director, they unanimously recommended approval with an add to condition number four related to the long-term structural integrity of the proposed buildings. Additional Public Comments The Council held and continued a public hearing on September 19, 2022, where two individuals spoke in favor of the proposal. After the Planning Commission, staff was also contacted by a resident that expressed concerns regarding the soil remediation and long-term structural stability of the site. Financial Impact None Attachments ■ Planning Commission Packet dated August 23, 2022 ■ Traffic Analysis and Study dated September 25, 2022