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c~1 I I Council Proceedings - December 22, 1998 Page 9 Council Business. continued LeFevere and Teague recommend that a PUD Agreement be added to the conditions of approval. This agreement ensures protection that the City secures those uses originally proposed by the developer. The agreement also requires that buildings are constructed as stated in approved plans, continual maintenance of landscaping, and preservation of land and zoning use classifications. Benke asked if specific definitions should be contained within the agreement. LeFevere confirmed that specific definitions essentially become the zoning code for that development. If a different usage is requested in the future, the developer would need to request an amendment to the PUD. The agreement should be subject to Council approval to maintain identified restrictions according to Council satisfaction. Gary Vogel, architect, briefly gave an overview of the development proposal. Larson said the Planning Commission noted concern of possible heavy traffic along 5th Ave. and Old Hwy 8. The City should address how Old Hwy 8 ties into 5th Ave., the three-way stop, elimination of the curve, and extension of the island on 6th Ave. Glen Van Wormer, SEH, analyzed how traffic generated from the site would affect the existing street system. This development would generate about 6,000 trips per day with the PM peak hour generating 700 vehicle trips. Most traffic would originate from the south traveling to the Co. Rd. E-2 intersection. It is anticipated the bank and the Post Office would be the highest traffic generators. This is a well designed concept minimizing impact to Old Hwy 8, and utilizes the stop sign conditions on Co. Rd. E-2 and 5th Ave. Benke believes this housing proposal would generate less traffic than the existing mix of single family homes and the Tom Thumb. Wormer indicated the City should continue to monitor the Old Hwy 8 and 5th Ave. intersection for potential modifications associated from general growth, and not primarily from this development. Nancy Anderson, 681 6th Ave., noted concern that any widening of Old Hwy 8 would greatly affect her home. Benke confirmed there are no plans to widen Old Hwy 8, however, they may be some minor realignments to reduce traffic speeds. Possibly the retaining walls on 5th Ave. may be removed to provide better visibility at that corner. Len Pratt, developer, related the vision would be to create an appropriate mixed site with well-blended businesses, residential developments, and pedestrian walkways and landscaping. The PUD would provide guidance without restraining limitations. The marketplace would respond accordingly to business types attracted to this site. Benke believes the PUD is not a barrier, but rather a comfort to encourage businesses to this development. LeFevere said the PUD would apply guidelines and assurance to the City, neighborhood, and initial businesses that the overall vision would remain. Pratt said the development is about reclaiming and renewing this area of the City. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Larson, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPROVING PUD-7, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS FLEXIBILITY IN THE PERIMETER SETBACK REQUIREMENT FOR PUD'S, THE BUILDING SETBACKS MAY BE DECREASED TO 8 FT. AS PROPOSED, SUBJECT TO CONSTRUCTION OF PROPOSED STREETSCAPE PLAN DATED 11-25-98. Council Business PUD - Pratt/Ordway Co. Rd. B-2 and 5th Ave. Report 98-245 Resolution 98-113