runoff. For the purposes of this subsection, gravel surfaces are not acceptable as <br />porous paving or as an infiltration device. <br />This standard is met because any impervious surfaces being added will be permitted in <br />accordance with EC 9.4930(3)(b), which allows for the construction of public streets when <br />required by the land use code. <br />(7) Site Layout. On sites where the /WR conservation area is reduced, high intensity uses <br />within the entire development site, including high volume traffic lanes and truck <br />loading docks, shall be designed and located so that adverse impacts to wetland and <br />riparian habitats within the /WR conservation area are minimized to the greatest <br />extent practicable. <br />This application is for a public road required under the land use code, as found during the <br />Tentative PUD approval. The design and layout of the proposed impacts will be limited to what <br />is necessary and placed as far from the resource area as feasible. Both horizontal and vertical <br />alignments will be designed to follow existing grades as closely as possible. The road is located <br />as approved and the narrowest right of way dimension (40 feet) was approved through the PUD <br />process. This narrower right of way served to lessen the impact. Sidewalks are only required on <br />one side instead of 2 sides. No high intensity uses, high volume traffic lanes or truck loading <br />docks are proposed. <br />The applicant states that the design and layout is the minimum necessary, and notes that finish <br />grades will follow existing grades as much as possible. While certainly features worth <br />mentioning, the above standard appears to be related to high intensity uses which by the <br />standard's own context does not include the street required to serve this residential <br />development. The applicant's plan could have included a wider street crossing the riparian <br />area, but the applicant proposed constructing an access lane site layout is the minimum <br />necessary in the event it is found that the above standard should apply to the applicant's <br />request. <br />Based on these findings, the standard at EC 9.4980(7) is met. <br />(8) Lighting. Within the /WR conservation area, and within areas removed from the /WR <br />conservation area, outdoor area lighting shall be prohibited, except to illuminate <br />walkways, bike paths, pedestrian gathering areas, and parking areas, where these <br />facilities are intended to be used after dark. Outdoor area lighting is lighting designed <br />to illuminate an outdoor activity area, trail or bicycle path. Where lighting is to be <br />provided within the /WR conservation area and within areas removed from the /WR <br />conservation area, the following standards shall apply: <br />(a) Illumination for walkways, pathways or pedestrian gathering areas shall be no <br />more than an average maintained luminance of 0.5 foot-candle at grade. <br />March 2026 Findings & Decision of the Planning Director Page 17 of 28 <br />Braewood Hills Third Addition (SDR 25-02 & PDF 25-01) <br />