2003-37 AMENDING R-6 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - WABASH CROSSING FIRST ADDITION

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of June 5, 2003 Cal. No. 03-21 Petition of EASTLAKE/DECATLTR, LLC, to amend the approved R-6 Planned Unit Development of Wabash Crossing First Addition, located in the 500 Blocks of East Orchard and Marietta Streets; the 900, 1000, 1100 and 1200 Blocks of North Warren Street; the 1100 and 1200 Blocks of North Morgan and Clinton Streets; and the 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100 and 1200 Block of North Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Mr. Smith abstained from the discussion and vote on Cal. No. 03-21. Mr. Dane Bragg, Planning and Economic Development Manager,was sworn in by Mrs. Henderson. Mr. Bragg presented the recommendation of staff: The petitioner is requesting amendments to the landscaping, lighting and streetscape plans for the approved Wabash Crossing R-6 Planned Unit Development. These amendments are based on refined construction drawings for the infrastructure component of the development. Staff will briefly review the changes for the Commission. Changes to the landscaping plan include revisions to the planting plan to include more low-maintenance materials and turf areas in the landscape medians. In addition, boulevard trees have been revised to minimize conflicts with overhead power lines. Public park area designs have been refined to show additional detail for theCondit Park, Marietta Linear Park and Leafland Square areas. Revisions include the provision of a simplified irrigation system, final sidewalk locations and the public park structures. The developer has used a traditional masonry pier as the unifying design element for the public spaces as well as entrances to the new neighborhood. The design for the proposed bus shelter, to be located in the Marietta Linear Park, has also been shown on the plans and reflects the traditional design of the other park elements. Final playground designs have also been included. The streetscape plan has been slightly modified regarding the pavement types used in the development. The proposed plan shows driving lanes in asphalt with stamped concrete parking lanes. The curb profile has been modified from a standard barrier curb to a B6:12 profile. The lighting plan has been modified to reduce the overall street lights from 304 to 189. This change has been made to bring the lighting into tolerances for most Decatur neighborhoods and prevent excess lighting on the street. Alley lights have been changed to the standard Illinois Power wood pole. Additional private property changes have been made including relocation of some driveways and consolidation of entrance walks to the buildings.