2015 LAKE HEIGHTS DR 2018-01-01 MF Import

12. 19th Avenue SE (SR-527) is in t`�e process of being improved and widened. (A public hearing has been held on this project, but no decision has been issued as of the date of these findings). The City submitted that the proposed development has been reviev✓ed consistent with the road widening and improvements, ancl that it can be developed in a manner that will not impact the road improvements. Further, the road improvements will not impact the proposal as submitted. (DaLengus te>stimony, Cunningham testimony) 13. The road improvements include traffic signals and r,rosswalks at the Lake Heights Drive and 19th F�venue SE intersection. These crosswalks will provide access to the shoreline. It is presumed that the caregivers will assist any individuals at the facility in achieving acress. (DaLengus testimony) 14. As part of the proposed development, impacts to the City parks were identified. These impacts include the need for public access improvement:: ar,d landscaping along the frontage of 19th Avenue SE. Landscaping wili occur for approximately 440 feet. As a means of rnitigating these impacts, the �iiy r�rks Department recommended that the Applican+. contribute �1i+,ORO for th� shoreline public access irriprovements. The Applic:z,nt submitted approval and agreement with ±hese impacts and mitigatiun measures. (Exhi6its i & 12, Cunningham testimony, DaLenqus testimony) 15. The Applicant provided a preliminary Grading and Storm Drainage Plan (exhibit 9)that indicates 1,600 cubic yards of earth material will be imported te the site. This material will be placed within certain buffers of wetlands. The �ity, upon reviewing the proposal for landfill, determined that it will not impact any shoreline areas and will allow the property to be developed consistent wi,h City standards and regulations and Uniform Building Code. The sole reservation of the City was the identification of the source of the fili material a�id the character of lhe fill rnaterial. Prior to the placernent of any fill, it mtist be dete�mined that it is clean material. (Exhibit 1, Gunninghem testimony) 16. The City ideniified impacts relating to the incrAased traffic from the proposal and the disruption of traffic flow on 19th Avenue SE (SR-527) and Lake Heights Drive. As part of the proposed development, frontage improvements are required to 19th Avenue SE (SR-527) As noted, full street improvements, including curbs, gutters and sidewalks, wii! be part of the road improvements for tnis road. Mitigation of the identified impacts will result in the payment of$200 per frontage faot by the 5 I