HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/1995CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
September 20, 1995
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by
Vice Chair Karen Edgeton.
Members Present: Karen Edgeton, Dave Swanson, Frank Blundetto, Diane Nagler and
Marcia Dowling.
Members Absent: Alan Felkner and Paul Oberg.
Stall Present: Rick Kelley, Kathy Bodmer, Tom Lovelace, Dennis 1bTiranowski and Annette
Margarit.
Others Present: See the sign-in sheet.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Edgeton asked Staff and the Commission members if they had any changes to the
proposed agenda. There being none; she. called. for its approval.
MOTION: Member Dowling moved, seconded by Member Blundetto, to approve the draft
agenda as submitted. The motion carried 5 - 0.
3. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 6,1995 MINUTES
Chair Edgeton. asked Staff and the Commission members if they had any changes to the draft
minutes submitted in the packet. There being none, she called for their approval.
MOTION: Member Dowling moved, seconded by Member Blundetto, to approve the
September 6, 1995 nvnutes as submitted. The motion carved 4 - 0, with one abstention (Swanson).
4. CONSENT TI'EMS
Chair Edgeton noted there was only one item on the consent agenda, the conditional use
permit for the PDQ Store.
MOTION: Member Gowiing moved, seconded by Member Blundetto, to rewmmend
approval of the items on the consent agenda. The motion carried 5 - 0.
5. PUBLIC 1TF.AR7NGS
-None -
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6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS
A. Outpost Java
Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer introduced herself and identified the location of the
proposed planned development rezoning conditional use permit and site plan/building
permit. authorization for the Outpost Java drive-thru coffee kiosk. This proposal is for
property located on the west side of the Target Greatland parking lot. The public hearing
for the item was held on September 6, 1995. She will review the issues raised at the hearing
and how they are addressed by the revised site plan which now has five stacking spaces for
each coffee drive-thru lane, which have been delineated with paint striped lanes and
directional signage.
1) Permanent Structure - Ms. Bodmer stated that the State Building Code does
not have any definition for a permanent versus temporary structure. She noted. that the
coffee kiosk had been referred to as a temporary structure because it was not fully plumbed.
2) Traffic Engineering - Ms. Bodmer noted that the petitioner in his submittal
indicates that 17 parking stalls would be used up by the location of the coffee kiosk. The
City's traffic engineer, however, has evaluated the site plan and believes. that up to 30
parking stalls will be lost during peak hour use. The traffic engineer's evaluation takes into
account the fact that a number of the existing striped parking stalls in the parking aisles will
not be usable when all five of the stacking spaces are occupied.
3) Tax Assessment - Ms. Bodmer noted that in her discussions with the Dakota
County Tax Assessor, a separate property valuation and tax statement. would be issued for
the coffee kiosk. if it were under separate ownership. However, since the site is simply being:
leased from Target Greatland, any increase in property valuation. and associated property
taxes would be tacked onto the Target Greatland property tax statement; the assessor
believes this would be a very nominal change.
4) West Coast Examples - Ms. Bodmer noted that she had contacted the cities
of Seattle, Washington and both Portland and Greshem, Oregon. She said that in those
communities the only concern that arises has to do with circulation around the kiosk and
the connections to the public roadway systems. She said that the planners in those
communities said that these type of coffee kiosks are very prevalent, and that they are not
aware of any problems from them.
5) Minnesota Department of Health - Ms. Bodmer stated that she has spoken
with the local representative from the Minnesota Department of Health, and that they do
not have any problem with the proposal as currently defined. The Department of Health
will be sending a letter to the City verifying this.
6) OSHA Comments - Ms. Bodmer stated that a question had arisen concerning
access of employees in the kiosk to restroom facilities. She said that discussion with OSHA
staff indicated that with two employees present, if the. work rules allow one of the employees
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to cover for the other while he/she leaves the building to use a remote restroom facility,
there is no specific maximum distance to the restroom facility. Ms. Bodmer concluded by
stating that at the previous Planning Commission meeting, the possible creation of a "Class
III" restaurant category had been discussed to provide for these types of structures. Further
discussions with the City Attorney's Office have concluded that this approach would not be
desirable, and that instead the planned development ordinance should be specifically
amended to address this type of restaurant use as a singular case, applicable to Zone 1 only.
Ken Claussen of Outpost Enterprises then approached the Commission. He stated
that he appreciated the thoroughness of the review, and that the recommended changes
have resulted in a better product.
Commissioner Swanson asked if the forthcoming Minnesota Department of Health
letter would raise any issues that had not previously been discussed. Ms. Bodmer stated that
the Department of Health letter would simply stipulate that their approval is contingent
apon a continued association with an existing commissary facility, which is in this case the
Target Greatland operation.
Commissioner Blundetto questioned how the City would intend controlling the
density or number of these uses within the parking lot. Ms. Bodmer stated that the rough
draft ordinance included in the Planning Commission packet indicated that only one per
parcel would be allowed, and that in addition to that,. the City might wish to include a
specific lineal separation between such uses.
Commissioner Blundetto asked Mr. Claussen about the landscape requirements. Mr.
Claussen stated that his initial landscape plan was based on the recommendation from
Bachman's he will comply with the changes. that the City Forester has. asked for.
Commissioner Blundetto stated that he was still a little uncomfortable with the idea
of having this use within the parking lot. He said that he does not want the parking lot to
end up looking like Mille Lacs Lake, all covered with huts. Mr. Claussen stated that he was
in agreement, and that Target Greatland wouldn't align themselves with a series of
unattracted shacks scattered across their parking lot in any event.
Commissioner Nagler asked if the landscape plan met the 2-1/2% value
requirements. Ms. Bodmer stated that the information Staff had received indicates the
landscaping does meet this requirement.
Chair Edgeton noted that since this is a relatively small structure that probably does
not carry a high value, a 2-1/2% landscape requirement might not result in enough
landscaping. Ms. Bodmer stated that the City Forester had reviewed the plan and the
proposed changes to it, and was comfortable with both the amount and type of plant
selections made.
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Commissioner Gowling asked what would happen if the business were not successful.
Mr. Clausen stated that because it is a modular unit, it could physically be removed from
the site in a matter of hours.
Commissioner Blundetto asked what assurance the City would have that the building
would not be converted to a drive-thru dry cleaner or some other use. City Attorney
Annette Mazgazit noted that Item No. 5 in the proposed conditional use permit criteria
specifically referenced use of the building for food and beverages.
Mr. Claussen stated that the lease he is entering into with Target is only for the
coffee business. Any other use would require an amendment to the lease and have to be
approved by Tazget Greatland.
Chair Edgeton and Commissioner Blundetto acknowledged the lease amendment
requirements, but stated they would still like to have the City involved in the approval of
any alternate use.
There was a general discussion of other uses that might conceivably be located in
such a small structure, and the potential problems that they might create. There was a
general consensus, however, that there were no problems anyone could identify with the
proposed coffee use.
Commissioner Swanson questioned who would ultimately be responsible for removal
of the building if the business were not successful, Target Greatiand or the. building owner?
He asked if the conditional use permit conditions could be written tight enough,. both to
limit other uses of the building and to require the removal of it if use as a coffee kiosk
terminates. City Attorney Annette Margarit stated that the conditions could be written. in
that fashion.
Commissioner Nagler noted that Apple Valley had gone to great lengths to improve
its ring route and install pedestrian amenities. She questioned whether another drive-thru
use was really consistent with the City's attempts to encourage pedestrian activity. She also
asked what would happen if a similar use were requested in other parking lots in the
downtown commercial area. Ms. Bodmer noted that other requests would require further
rezonings since this planned unit development was written to be quite specific. City
Attorney Annette Margarit stated that if the City were requested to approve similar uses,
the City would apply similar tests regarding the number of parking. stalls that would have
to be removed, impacts on the internal traffic circulation patterns, and compa'abili~,r of
building materials with existing structures.
Commissioner Blundetto stated that he continues to be concerned about setting a
precedent on this issue, although he is comfortable with the single proposal before them at
this time.
Chair Edgeton noted that the City is actually establishing more controls on this one
particulaz use than it has on other "permanent" structures. Since this is a very small
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building, it would be very easy to remove it if the business were not successful and the
building were to be abandoned. By way of compazison, she noted that if one of the larger
retailers, such as Target, went out of business, the City has very little control on how that
building might be reused or how long it might be vacant. She said she was concerned,
however, that the adjacent parcel owned by Best Buy Company would be eligible for a
similaz use under the proposed planned development amendment. She would like to see
the language changed so that only one such use per parking lot would be permitted.
A general discussion ensued, and it was determined that the planned development
language should be amended such that only one kiosk would be permissible within Zone 1.
Commissioner Nagler noted that at the precious meeting, the proposed Class III
Restaurant definition had more terms and restrictions than the proposed planned
development amendment that they were looking at this evening. She asked if some
additional restrictions might be appropriate.
Commissioner Blundetto stated that some types of coffee drinks, such as Irish Coffee,
have alcohol in them. He suggested a stipulation be added stating that no alcoholic
beverages could be vended.
Commissioner Swanson stated that the term "food" was quite wide open and
suggested since the business intends to sell rolls and pastries that the word "pastries" be
substituted.
Chair Edgeton then went through each of the remaining conditions listed in the Staff
memo to determine if any of the Commissioners had additional desired modifications.
Commissioner Cowling asked about removal, and requested Staff to come up with
language requiring the kiosk to be removed within 30 days if it was vacant. Mr. Clausen
stated that would not be a problem.
Commissioner Blundetto asked about signage. Mr. Clausen noted. that the elevation
of the building illustrated a band on the top of the structure which had stenciled copy on
all four sides identifying the kiosk as "Outpost Jaua." There would be no freestanding signs.
Commissioner Nagler asked about the specific location of the landscaping. The
landscape materials were called out to be located on each side of the structure.
Commissioner Swanson asked about trash storage. Mr. Clausen stated that there
would be a trash receptacle inside for use by the employees as they prepared the coffee and
unpacked the pastries. He said if he desired, he could place a receptacle out of doors for
use by customers.
Commissioner Blundetto asked about snow removal. Mr. Clausen stated that
initially they would expect that the contractor employed by Target Greatland would be able
to easily remove the snow from around the structure and pazking lot. If, however, this
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contractor does not do a good enough job removing snow and ice adjacent to the drive-up
windows, Outpost Java will hire a second contractor to do the cleanup immediately adjacent
to the doors and windows of the structure.
Kathy Bodmer said the only outstanding issue at this time was the exterior building
materials. There was a general discussion concerning use of brick in the downtown area.
The consensus was that a laminated brick product was probably not an appropriate material
for a modular structure such as this.
MOTION: Member Blundetto moved, seconded by Member Swanson, to recommend
approval of the planned unit development rezoning listing the coffee kiosk as a conditional
use. The motion carried 5 - 0.
MOTION: Member Blundetto moved, seconded by Member Swanson, to recommend
approval of a conditional use permit for the coffee kiosk and for use of alternate exterior
construction materials consisting of a dryvit material, matching the color and texture of the
Target Greatland Store. The motion carried 5 - 0.
MOTION: Member Blundetto moved, seconded by Member Swanson, to recommend
approval of the site plan and building permit authorization. The motion carried 5 - 0.
6B, Academy Townhomes
Commissioner Swanson stepped. down from the dais at this time..
Chair Edgeton noted that there were still several items unresolved. She asked if
there was a significant amount of information necessary yet to be received before the
Commission. could. act on the item. Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer stated that the City
was still missing some important information, and Staff would. not be comfortable in making
a recommendation this evening with a large number of contingencies.
Chair Edgeton then asked if there was any merit in discussing the issue at this time
until that information was forthcoming. Ms. Bodmer stated that there were some revisions
to the site plan that might be useful to review in order to give additional direction to the
petitioner.
Commissioner Nagler asked what actions were being requested of the Commission.
Ms. Bodmer stated that the zoning is currently in place for multi-family use. T"ne proposal
under review deals with the subdivision of the property to reconfigure lot lines and the site
plan and building permit authorization. She said that the City has up to 120 days to review
the subdivision and associated site plan.
Chair Edgeton said that she was of two minds on the issue. She said that she does
not want to discuss the issue in detail this evening, only to have to rehash it again in two
weeks. On the other hand, a brief review and discussion could serve to give additional
direction to the petitioner for the following meeting.
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Ms. Bodmer stated that although the site is already zoned multi-family, the City does
have some discretion in reviewing the proposed preliminary plat and lot configuration that
is associated with the proposed site plan along with the conditional use permit concerning
the exterior building materials. She noted that even the revised plan requires a substantial
amount of grading on the site and associated tree removal.
Chair Edgeton stated that it was important to remember the Commission could not
say no to the townhome use, but. only can review the proposed layout for the townhomes.
The discussion should center on the proposed configuration as it relates to the adopted
development standards of the City.
Commissioner Nagler said that she would like to see the layout this evening. so that
if there are any serious disagreements with the developer, that can be communicated to him
Kathy Bodmer then displayed a series of overhead transparencies that indicated the
location of the development site north of 143rd Street at Heywood Avenue. The property
is currently designated on the Comprehensive Plan for multi-family uses and is presently
zoned under a planned unit development. The three northern. lots. were originally intended
for 8-plex units, and the one southeasterly lot was intended fora 4-plex unit for a grand
total of 28 dwelling. units. The revised site plan illustrates 22 townhome units in a row
configuration. The site plan illustrates a dead end driveway on the east with emergency
knock down barriers out tp the cul-de-sac of 142nd Street/Heritage Court. One of the two
unit buildings located at the bottom of the slope on 143rd Street had been moved east in
order to revise the grades to save some trees. Some setback deficiencies exist for the guest
parking in the. northeast portion. of the site.
The comments from the traffic engineer indicate that the access point has a wide
open space which will be confusing to motorists. It does. not direct traffic very well. At a
site inspection today the traffic engineer suggested that the plan be revised to extend the
curb line of 142nd Street into the project driveway to create a true "T' intersection that
causes traffic to slow down and directs it in a more clear fashion. The traffic engineer also
felt that the dead end drive with the knock down emergency vehicle barriers did not solve
the problem of large garbage and delivery trucks having to come into the townhouse area
to serve them. Some type of turnaround is necessary at this end.
The tree survey indicated that with the revised grades, four significant oak trees will
be saved, and the forester has indicated that a few more adjacent to this area might also be
saved wi±h carefial field work during constnetion activities. The previously discussed
pedestrian and bike access across the north property has been reviewed with the Park
Department, and they feel that while this may have been discussed in the past, in looking
at the final development plans it seems that this link is not necessary. Based upon the
number of trees now being proposed for removal, the tree preservation ordinance would
require a total of 96 diameter inches of replacement plantings be made. The 2-1/2%
landscape requirement, however, results in a total of 199 diameter inches of replacement
trees being placed on the site, which is well above the minimum requirement of the tree
preservation ordinance.
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Ms. Bodmer also noted that the two neighbors to the north have indicated they did
not wish the unconstructed portion of 142nd Street to be vacated in that they felt that it
would increase the amount of property for which they were liable for and that their property
taxes might increase. This issue is currently being reviewed by the City Attorney.
Chair Edgeton asked that these issues be boiled down into a short list of needed
information for the following meeting. Ms. Bodmer stated that:
1) A site plan indicating the revised "T" intersection access point and turnaround
areas be presented.
2) A revised site plan illustrating. parking setbacks. being met.
3) The 142nd Street vacation issues addressed by the City Attorney's Office.
Commissioner Blundetto stated that he wished a better map was available that
illustrated exactly how the proposed site plan fits into the existing lots and house locations
of the neighborhood.
Chair Edgeton asked the developer if he had any additional items or questions at this
time. The developer, Mark Hebert, approached the Commission. He stated that he wished
to confirm that the primary issues were:
1) Revisions at the access point.
2) To deal with the 142nd. Street vacation issues.
3) Revisions at the east end to provide some type of turnaround for both
emergency and service vehicles.
Chair Edgeton asked if the 142nd Street vacation did not occur, whether or not the
developer's project would continue to meet the 60% greenspace requirement. Mr. Hebert
stated that he could probably drop one or two units and meet the 60% requirement, if the
right-of-way were not vacated.
Chair Edgeton stated that she believed the issues raised were enough to hold the
item over for the subsequent meeting, and not take action this evening. She also noted that
this was not a public hearing this evening, but that the City would continue to accept written
comments from the neighbors during the next two weeks.
Chair Edgeton then called for a recess at 8:17 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:25
p.m.
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6C. Midway Bank Sign Setback Variance
Assistant Planner Tom Lovelace introduced the item, which is for a setback variance
for a ground sign on the northwest corner of Cedar Avenue and 143rd Street. Mr. Lovelace
noted that the sign regulations require a ground sign to be set back 13 feet from a street
right-of-way line, in this case, from the Cedar Avenue right-of-way line. The Midway Bank
Building is located on a recently platted lot for which the Dakota County Highway
Department has required a 1/2 right-of-way width of 100 feet. The standard requiring a 100
foot half right-of-way is a relatively recent requirement, with the existing. lots to the north
and the south of the property having a one half right-of--way width of only 75 feet which was
the old standard. Signs constructed on those properties at the 13 foot setback are therefore
25 feet closer to the roadway itself than this sign would be if it were to be constructed in
conformance with the ordinance.
Bruce Hilliard, the architect for Midway Bank, approached the Commission and said
that they simply wanted to receive treatment equal to their neighbors. He said that even
if the variance is approved to bring the sign up to the right-of-way line, their sign would still
be 12 feet further back than their neighbors' signs.
Commissioner Cowling referred to the Staff report which referred to the 10 foot wide
drainage and utility easement adjacent to the road. Mr. Lovelace stated that because the
proposed sign would be located within the City's drainage and utility easement,. we would
need to have a letter agreement from Midway Bank making them responsible for the repair
or replacement costs of the sign if construction of utilities within this easement necessitated.
the removal of the sign.
MOTIONS Member Cowling moved, seconded. by Member Nagler, to recommend.
approval of the sign setback variance per the Staff report. The motion carried 5 - 0.
Commissioner Blundetto complimented. the Midway Bank people on the beautiful
appearance of the building.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Sketch Plan for Fischer Marketplace
Assistant Planner Tom Lovelace introduced the item which is the proposed
development of the northeast corner of C.^,unty Road 42 and Galaxie Avenue, which has
been occupied. by the Fischer Sand & Gravel mining and processing operation. The current
Comprehensive Plan designation for this area is a mixture of Limited Business, General
Business, and Light Industry; the property is all zoned General Industrial at this time.
The sketch plan illustrates a mixed use commercial development containing office
buildings, Class II Restaurants, auto service operation, "Big Box' retailers, and office and
office/warehouse uses in the very northeast corner.
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John Voss approached the Commissioners and stated that he represented the Fischer
property interests. He said the total site area of 145 acres will have to develop over a
relatively long period of time due to market absorption factors. He stated that they were
trying to develop the property in a manner which keeps options open in order to respond
to changing mazket conditions over this period of time. Mr. Voss began by describing the
street access points along County Road 42 and Galaxie Avenue. He noted that the outer
building pad locations must be selected in order to keep views open to the interior if the
"Big Box' retailers aze to be enticed to the site.
Mr. Voss then referred to the proposed restaurant area at the corner of County Road
42 and Galaxie Avenue. He said that it is their intent to establish both Class I and Class
II Restaurants here, while trying to be sensitive to the exposure along Galaxe Avenue and
the Dakota County Government Center across the street. He said that they have proposed
a series of small office/warehouse buildings on this side of Galaxie Avenue, and that they
would be constructed to very high building standards with brick on all four sides; if the
demand for these uses is low, they might consider increasing the number of restaurants
along Galaxie.
He said that their most nebulous development plans concern the northeast corner of
the property. He said that they aze considering a series of high tech type office/wazehouse
buildings with a reconfiguration of the storm water holding pond to create a site amenity.
He stated that they had evaluated the possibility of placing some apartment buildings in this
area, but did not believe that would be an appropriate land use for the long term.
Mr. Voss then. addressed the proposed alignment of 147th Street. He noted that. the.
preferred access. point to Galaxie Avenue would. line up with.. the existing 147th Street,, but
that this would require an existing building. to be removed. He went. on to say that. this
would only occur over a period of time if tax increment financing increments were
accumulated to the extent of paying for this building removal. He stated that when the
preiimnary plat is submitted to the City it will show an alternate alignment for 147th. Street,
which would not require the building's removal. He said that they expect phase one to
occur in the southwest corner, directly at the intersection of County Road 42 and Galaxie
Avenue. He said that they would like to establish a landscaped plaza with open views to
the interior of the site to create an amenity which will help. identify the total project. He
said it is their intent to place the Class I Restaurants on the Galaxie Avenue side, and three
Class II Restaurants with a shared parking arrangement on the County Road 42 side. Mr.
Voss also referred to the bend in Flagstaff Avenue on the east side of the property. He
stated *hat Lhe bend occurs becaose of the steep slope adjacent to the Williams Brothers
Tank Farm property.
Commissioner Nagler asked about the location of this project relative to the recently
approved fourth high school location. It was noted that Flagstaff Avenue would continue
to wind up to the northeast to pass by the high school.
Commissioner Swanson asked about the medians along County Road 42 and where
full or restricted turning movements would occur. Mr. Voss explained the county access
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spacing guidelines with full access permitted atone-quarter mile spacings and right turn only
access permitted at eighth mile spacings. The access points that are illustrated on the sketch
plan aze consistent with the County standazds, and no new cutting of the median would be
necessary; those cuts already exist.
Chair Edgeton continued to question the proposed access along County Road 42.
She asked Mr. Voss if a traffic engineer had reviewed the overall plan in that there seemed
to be an awful lot of access points provided. Mr. Voss stated that they had not engaged the
services of a traffic engineer, and felt that with the magnitude of the project and the
linkages into the County and City roadway systems, it would probably be appropriate for the
City to engage a traffic engineer to look at the entire project.
Chair Edgeton also expressed a concern over the location of fast food uses at Galaxie
Avenue and County Road 42 in such close proximity to the County Government Center.
She said that this location serves as a gateway to the area, and she does not believe that the
appearance of the fast food and drive-up windows aze in keeping with the appearance the
City is trying to accomplish.
Mr. Voss stated that. they were trying to address that issue by placing the Class II
restaurants only along County Road 42, and the Class I Restaurant along Galaxie Avenue.
Chair Edgeton said that while this would help, cazeful attention will need. to be given to
screening and landscape issues. Also, she was concerned about the potential of having
multiple pylon signs for all of these fast food restaurants right in a row. She said that under
the planned development, it might be appropriate to consider a joint signage plan.
Chair Edgeton also said she was. concerned over the number and uses of all the
peripheral lots along Galaxie Avenue. and. County Road 42, and that it seemed to be
contrary to the typical pattern of commercial. development for these .peripheral lots to
develop first and the "Big Box" retailers to be developed last. Mr. Voss stated that was a
good point.
Commissioner Blundetto asked when the development is likely to begin. Mr. Voss
stated that once City plan approval is obtained, they believe that stage one construction
could begin in the spring of 1996. Commissioner Nagler asked where this development was
relative to the Cedaz Isle Estates residential development to the north. She was informed
that the Cedar Isle Estates townhome area was directly north of 147th Street and that it was
currently under construction. There was a brief discussion concerning the transition of the
office warehouse area to thin multi-family area a:.d the possible impacts that would result.
It was noted that a landscape berm was being constructed on the north side of 145th Street
to create a buffer from the office warehouse uses.
Commissioner Swanson stated that he was concerned over the possibility of traffic
along County Road 42 overlooking the rooftops of the peripheral buildings, particularly the
auto service uses being proposed in the southeast comer of the site where the grade is much
lower than County Road 42. John Voss stated that while this area will be at a lower grade
than County Road 42, they will attempt to closely match the grades such that traffic will be
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looking over the tops of the buildings but not on to or above the tops of the buildings. He
also noted that rooftop mechanical units would be screened.
Chair Edgeton asked whether the developer is considering the extension of the ring
route streetscape improvements into the site. Mr. Voss stated that it has been discussed,
but that no decision had been made. It seemed that if this were to occur, the most likely
candidate would be streetscape improvements along 147th Street.
Commissioner Cowling asked about the appearance of the backside. of buildings
along Galaxie Avenue. Mr. Voss stated that the buildings would be designed so that they
would have no actual back. They would be brick on all four sides.
Chair Edgeton asked who the primary tenants in the project were expected to be.
Mr. Voss stated that while they have talked to a number of potential tenants, none have
been identified at this time. Until the City actually approves a site plan and some of the
streets and utilities can be installed, no tenant is willing to make a commitment to locate
on the property. Mr. Voss stated that this also went for the restaurant area; no specific
users have been tied down.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
Community Development IIirector Rick Kelley stated that the next quarterly
Planning Commission work session has been suggested for the second Wednesday in
October, October 11th. He said that Staff would like to place on the work agenda a
discussion. of the City's currently adopted housing policies and goals which were adopted. in
1979. He said that one. of the purposes of the meeting is to review how well the City has
done in meeting. these. goals, and how the policies and. goals may need to be modified. to
meet the new Livable Communities Act. Commissioner Blundetto said that he will. not be
available for an October 11th meeting, but that it seemed that no matter what date was
selected, there would. probably be a conflict with somebody's personal schedule.
Rick Kelley said that if the Commission wished to begin the meeting earlier, say at
6:00, the City would arrange to have the evening meal brought in.
MOTION: Member Nagler moved, seconded by Member Cowling, to schedule a
work session for Wednesday, October 11, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. The motion carried 5 - 0.
9~ Ai~JOiJRNMFNT
MOTION: Member Swanson moved, seconded by Member Nagler, to adjourn the
meeting. The motion carried 5 - 0. The meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m.