1835 Ridge Road PUD amendment

The property owner explained the failed land swap with the 1820 Frank Street owner, the two national tenants he has letters of understanding with, and why timing (utility burial by April 2027, 2029 occupancy) is critical.

Attorney for Kuehn Ridge Holdings pushed back on staff's four-times landscaping requirement and asked the commission to reconsider the 8-foot buffer, which she said costs four parking spots.

The project engineer clarified the buffer/code relationship and stressed that national tenants need every parking stall they can get.

Lombardy Neighborhood Association president thanked staff but urged keeping the 8-foot buffer, no elimination of landscape islands, and more plantings over more parking.

Nearby resident noted homes were bulldozed for this site and asked for a sufficient buffer around the remaining residential property to block noise.