Item 3: Action - Minor Land Use Code Amendments

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9.6810 @J 9.6815(2) @ 9.6820; 9.80~)(b) 9.6870 (table) @ 9.6885(2) @ 9.7015 (i) 9.7020 @ Requires new local streets to intersect with other streets at intervals of 600' or less Adjustment Review regarding street connectivity Cul-de-sac requirements Cul-de-sac design standards Tree preservation plans requires report from certified arborist Completeness Review: Timeline for response to incomplete applications Waiver oftimelines Code does not allow flexibility from the 600' standard except for physical constraints. Some larger subdivisions may provide a thorough network of streets, but have an intersection slightly > 600', requiring another unnecessary street. Adjustment review process is redundant. Street connectivity is already evaluated as part of land use application (subdivision, partition, POO, etc). Any requests for exceptions can be handled through the main application. Language describing when a cul-de-sac vs. alternative designs (i.e. hammerheads) can be used is confusin!!. Right-of-way (ROW) and paving width requirements are not consistent with other adopted public works standards Requirement is limited to certified arborists. In some cases, landscape architects are better equipped to look at broader site design options to improve tree preservation. Especially relevant when tree health/vitality are not key factors. Language is not consistent with more recently adopted State Statutes which puts burden on the applicant to infoM city of their intention to provide missing information, Current language implies any timeline can be waived, however a recently adopted state statute limits time waivers for land use applications. Create an exception provision allowing requests for exceptions to the 600' standard while maintaining street connectivity and emergency access objectives. Eliminate requirement for separate adjustment review and instead, fold in same requirements into an exception process as part of the primary land use application review. This will consolidate aU street connectivity discussion without changing any actual requirements. Clarify circumstances in which exceptions to cul-de-sac design can be requested and granted. Revise the table to specify consistent right-of-way standards for cul-de-sacs Revise standard to allow landscape architects as well as certified arborists to provide the required report. Revise language to ensure consistency with State Law. Clarify limitation on timeline waivers consistent 'with state statutes (maximum of 245 days).