Planning 2019-08-22 Item 3 - Adoption of 6/27/19 Minutes

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Page 4 Public Meeting Minutes June 27, 2019 Commissioner Mann inquired on the screening for the rooftop mechanical equipment adjacent to Mr. Richard's house and whether the type of plantings are appropriate for locating close to his property line. She asked staff what could be done differently with the trees while still meeting the requirements of the landscaping ordinance. There was no further testimony. Chair Martinez closed the public hearing. DELIBERATION: Commissioner Hansen suggested that the landscape architect work with the property owner(s) to determine the type of plantings along the retaining wall. Staff said if there is consensus among the Commissioners to add flexibility to the site design they can add language as part of the building permit that the landscaping along the north side shall be reviewed by staff with guidance to accomplish some level of screening while not negatively impacting the adjacent property owner. Commissioner Strander said she would like to see some flexibility along the property line adjacent to the property owners. She also requested that they revisit the possibility of installing a signal at the intersection at 65th Avenue South and Southcenter Boulevard. She said she wants it to be a priority for continued monitoring because she thinks it's important. Commissioner Stark agreed. Commissioner Mann said the argument is not the traffic coming off the hill, but the increased traffic on Southcenter Boulevard and the obscured view. Staff noted that the issue must pertain to adverse impact related to the project, not general traffic increases in the neighborhood. Staff explained that the City looks at traffic citywide, and as new development occurs they pay traffic mitigation fees and traffic concurrency fees and there is a model done throughout the City to look at all the intersections to determine what level of service is provided and then makes a recommendation. She said if the Commissioners are in consensus, they can add a condition requiring the City to complete a traffic count at the intersection. Commissioner Hansen said he would like to approve the project, and he will support traffic monitoring language. MOTIONS: Commissioner Hansen moved to approve Conditional Use Permit L19-0032 based on staff's findings and conclusions contained in the staff report and add a condition to read, 'The City shall monitor traffic at the intersection of 65th Ave. South and Southcenter Boulevard. The Planning Commission recommends that City Council consider this intersection as a high priority in their capital improvement program.' Commissioner Mann seconded the motion. Motion passed. G: