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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/1998CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 6,1998 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Edgeton at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Diane Nagler, Karen Edgeton, Lou Clazk , Jce McNamara, Tim Burke. Members Absent: Frank Blundetto, Marcia Gowling. Stall' Present: Rick Kelley, Tom Lovelace, Kathy Bodmer, Nelda Werkmeister, City Attorney Mike Dougherty, Consulting Engineer Keith Gordon. Others Present: See sign-in sheet. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Nagler moved, seconded by Clark, to approve the agenda. The motion carried 5 - 0. 3. APPROVAL OF APRIL 1,1998 MINUTES MOTION: Nagler moved, seconded by Clark, to approve the minutes. The motion carried 5-0. 4. CONSENT ITEMS -None - 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Building Expansion and Modification to CUP Relative to Location of Car Wash Bay and Outdoor Propane Tank Sales at Paul's South Cedar Service Chair Edgeton opened the public hearing at 7:02. Assistant Planner Tom Lovelace introduced the item, and the petitioner Paul Graffunder made himself available for questions. Clark noted that he had been concerned previously about removal of the pine trees on the north side but has since wncluded there is no need for those trees. Edgeton asked about the distance between the car wash southern extension and a vehicle at the north pump station. Lovelace stated the distance is 15 feet; Bodmer noted pazking spaces aze typically 9 feet wide, and Engineer Keith Gordon added that a nom~al freeway lane is 12 feet wide. Edgeton stated she still wants to see traffic discouraged from going that direction. Graffimder responded to additional concerns brought forwazd by the Commission. He stated the north pump aisle is full-service and generates minimal traffic. The sidewalk is an adequate three feet wide and will include a wheelchair ramp up to the budding. Graffimder anticipates less outdoor storage because additional space will be available inside given the expansion. There will continue to be seasonal displays, but a large display is not anticipated. Planning Commission Minutes May 6,1998 Page 2 Edgeton commented on the difficulty of meeting the 2 112% landscaping requirement because of limited grcenspace on the site, and asked how staff would approach that. Lovelace answered that staff will still address the 2 1/2% requirement. One option is to place more mature pkurtings, which are of higher value, emphasizing quality instead of quantity. At this time Chair Edgeton asked for any commens from the public. Larry Dotas asked ifthere was more land being taken up by the project or whether it is contained on the same pazcel. He also wondered about the type of car wash equipment, and expressed concern about haffic backing up on Glenda Drive if cars continue to access the car wash from Glenda Drive, or if the traffic pattern is being changed. It was noted that cars will now que in a courrter-clockwise direction around the building, avoiding Glenda Drive. There being no more comments from the public, Chair Fdgeton closed the public hearing at 7:17. Graffunder asked the Commission to act tonight. MOTION: Clazk moved, seconded by McNamara, to recommend approval of an amendment to the conditional use permit for relocation of the car wash and LP tank. Motion carried 5-0. MOTION: Clazk moved, sewnded by Burke, to recoxrnnend approval of the site plan and building pemrit authorization as proposed. Motion carried 5-0. B. Comprehensive Plan Amendment from "LD" to "SF", Rezoning from "A" to "R-3", and 8-Lot Residential Preliminary Plat Chair Edgeton opened the public hearing at 7:23. Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer introduced the item. She noted that the changes requested. do not impact the city's Livable Community goals because the site was assumed to become single family at the time the Livable Community goals were calculated (because the surrounding area had all been rezoned and comp plan guided single family). hx response to Commissioner's questions, Bodmer said the southeastern lot would gain access to 140th Street via a shazed drive with the existing farmstead on the adjacent lot. She also explained the "R-CL" zoning classification and said she would follow up with Public Works staff regarding the request for a stop sign by Mr. Ken Golder, which was included in the staff report. Jeffrey Gustafson of Stonewood Development Corporation, one of the petitioners, gave a history of the project and how the petitioners settled on the current 8-lot plat configuration. He went onto say an agreement has been reached with the neighboring property owner (L.ot 18, Block 2, The Woodwinds 1st Addition) who will purchase 20 feet shown as an outlot on the preliminary plat and will join his lot into the plat. Gustafson distributed pictures depicting the functionality of shared driveways in other locations. He concluded by saying this development would be a perfect transition between the Summerfield and Woodwinds developments because of the home values and lot sizes proposed. Nagler asked for clarification ofthe diagonal lot line between proposed lots 4 and 5 of Block 2. Gustafson explained that configumtion is a result of topography, mature trees, and a fixture sewer connection. Planning Commission Minutes May 6, 1998 Page 3 Discussion ensued about shazed driveways. Edgeton asked how the city will assure that turnarounds will be in place for both lots ten years from now. Gustafson stated he is amenable to whatever documentation is necessary; however, the drives can basically branch off independent of one another once past the access point to 140th Street. At this time Chair Edgeton asked for any comments from the public. Don Fondrick, the other petitioner, shazed his experience with shared driveways and his satisfaction with the current lot configuration. Mike Gorin said he is concerned about consistency of home values. He stated there is also concern among neighbors about traffic flowing through and the desire to add a 4-way stop sign. There being no other comments from the public, Chair Edgeton closed the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. Bodmer concluded by reviewing the rema;ning issues: (1) Drainage ofthe north lots requires grading plan modifications, which Gordon has indicated would not be difficult (2) Any trees larger than 10-inch diameter need to be identified on the grading plan. Staff would like the developer to consider leaving some of the woodland azea to provide a buffer between neighborhoods. Gustafson stated they plan to leave as much of the woodlands as they can, but that there aze mostly scmb trees in that azea. 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. DJD Addition -Site Plan/Building Permit Authorization for Office/Warehouse Building Bodmer introduced the item. Arnie Esterbrooks, the petitioner, said the plan shows six bays, but that the first tenant will take up at least two of those. Esterbrooks wern on to say he expects the building to be fully leased by the time construction is complete, and that he is willing to comply with all staff suggestions, including trash enclosures for each unit. The only unresolved issue Esterbrooks said he was aware of is the storm sewer line going through the middle ofthe property. Esterbrooks also noted that the masonry block for the budding will be ixrtemally pigmented, with no painted block. Gordon explained that the sewer pipe line was put in twelve years ago to accommodate development of the mini-storage and 151st Street because the prelunh~ary plat at that time showed a street going through at that location. He went on to say they aze continuing their reseazch to determine who should pay for relocation of the pipe. McNamara asked if the only access was from 151st Street and whether there was enough room for tracks to maneuver to back into the bays. Bodmer clarified that the distance between the access and the bays was 98 feet. Edgeton asked about the building design, which appeared quite plain. Bodmer stated that banding and bumpout doorways provide some architectural relief. Bodmer also noted that the Natural Resources Management Pemrit takes the place of the old grading pemut. Planning Commission Minutes May 6,1998 Page 4 MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by McNamara, to approve the site pkw/building pemut authorization as recommended by staff, with the added condition that staff determine if space is adequate for track turnazound prior to City Council action. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Resignation by Commissioner Gowling Commmuty Development Director Rick Kelley shared copies with the Conuuission of the resignation letter received today from Mazcia Gowling. Edgeton commented on Gowling's valued years of service which should be recognized. Edgeton also noted the Commission will need to select a new secretary at its next meeting, and asked the City Council to seek a replacement for Gowling. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Clazk moved, seconded by Nagler, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.