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order to notify interested individuals of an open house/community meeting held on September 11, 2017. The meeting was attended by approximately 45 people. No attendees raised concerns about the project. CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE WORKSHOP The following section provides potential discussion topics and analysis of key issues related to the project. This workshop will allow the Planning Commission to provide direction to the applicant and staff regarding any issues it wishes to be addressed before the project application is formally presented to the Planning Commission, and the Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council. The first two questions below are topical areas where staff would find the Commission's input most helpful and the third and final question allows for open-ended comment. A list of these discussion topics and specific questions regarding the proposal are attached to this report as Exhibit A for the Planning Commission's consideration and discussion. Discussion Points Site Layout and Design, The site plan has been designed so that the buildings are located along the northern and southern perimeters of the site to guide residents and visitors to enter through the main pedestrian access point adjacent to the parking lot while allowing casual surveillance of the central open space from both buildings. A pedestrian access gate is proposed between the Sunflower Hill development and the central park within Irby Ranch, providing connectivity between the two open space areas, but also security for Sunflower Hill. Driveway access and circulation for the site will be through a single access driveway connecting Nevada Street and Sunflower Hill Way, with parking on both sides. The proposed drive aisle and access would be open on both ends at Sunflower Hill Way and Nevada Street and is proposed to be 25 feet wide. A total of 31 on-site parking stalls are proposed and none of the Sunflower Hill residents are expected to have their own cars or drive. Although staff is generally supportive of the overall number of parking spaces proposed, additional details regarding the potential on-site activities and operations has been requested prior to returning for the next public hearing. Staff believes that the site plan has been thoughtfully designed to enhance the visual connectivity of the central park corridor with Sunflower Hill's central open space. Although the Sunflower Hill site will include wrought iron fencing in certain locations, the view corridor and open space connection between Irby Ranch and Sunflower Hill will be visually preserved while providing privacy and security for Sunflower residents. Staff is supportive of the proposed site plan and is requesting the Planning Commission's feedback on the overall site plan, access/circulation, and parking. Discussion Point #1 1. Are the overall site plan, access/circulation, and parking acceptable? Building Design, Colors, and Materials The proposed project will be visible from both Nevada Street and Sunflower Hill Way. The proposed building architecture and design are intended to reflect the style of buildings/homes that exist/existed onsite while incorporating modern design elements. The vernacular architecture provides a high-quality design with simple detailing throughout the development. PUD -129, 3780 Stanley Blvd. Planning Commission 9of10