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Design review questions focus on loading, stormwater retention and landscaping for proposed Canby senior care site
Summary
Staff said the project meets site and design standards, achieved 67% of matrix points and includes low‑impact development features, but commissioners questioned whether some matrix points were awarded correctly (public art, pervious pavement), and discussed stormwater tie‑in/overflow and large trees near property lines.
Staff summarized the design review findings, noting the proposal reached 67% of possible design matrix points and exceeded the required minimum; staff also supported requested deviations for parking and loading given the residential nature of the use. The applicant’s site plan calls for pervious paving features, rain gardens, and on‑site stormwater detention sized for overflow to the city system only for extreme events. Staff said frontage improvements and a required 10‑ft right‑of‑way dedication on SE 13th are shown in the civil plans.
Commissioners questioned several matrix point awards, asking whether the project should have received fewer points for public art and pervious paving given plan details. They also flagged landscape planting selections, noting proposed tree species’ mature canopy sizes and their proximity to a 6‑ft fence and neighboring properties; staff and the applicant said the landscaping plan is preliminary and can be revised for permit. The applicant acknowledged one sanitary sewer condition that would require making the sewer public rather than private and said the larger pipe would raise cost; staff and applicant agreed to address that issue in the resubmittal.
