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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/17/1998CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 17,1998 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Plammig Commission meeting cvas called to order by Chair Edgeton at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Diane Nagler, Karen Fdgeton, Joe McNamara, Frank Blundetto. Members Absent: Tim Burke, Lou Clazk. Staff Present: Rick Kelley, Tom Lovelace, Kathy Bodmer, Nelda Werkmeister, City Attorney Sharon Hills, Consulting Engineer Keith Gordon. Others Present: See sign-in sheet. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Community Development Duector Rick Kelley added 7D, Verbal Update on Williams Mining Proposal before the City Cormcil. Commissioner Blundetto added 7E, Annual Plam>ing Commission Golf Outing. MOTION: McNan~ara moved, seconded by Nagler, to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried 4 - 0. 3. APPROVAL OF JUNE 3,1998 MINUTES 4-0. MOTION: Nagler moved, seconded by McNair~ara, to approve the minutes. The motion carried 4. CONSENT ITEMS -None - 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None - 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. Conditional Use Permit to Include 1000-Gallon Propane Dispensing Unit Bodmer introduced the item, noting that the application is for a conditional use pemut in addition to one previously granted for outdoor storage and display within a fenced area. The petitioner Todd Rosen, owner of Apple Valley Rental, stated the dirt azea of concern at the last meeting has since been sodded. There are currently three trucks pazked on the blacktop. He also said that there is 30 feet site visibility from the proposed tank to the street. Blundetto asked Kelley to explain the procedure the City can take if conditions of a conditional use pemut are not adhered to. Edgeton stated she feels confident with the improvements in the business, and that there is room for three trucks. MOTION: McNvnara moved, seconded by Nagler, to approve the request for a conditional use permit for the installation of a 1,000 gallon propane t<vrk with the conditions recommended in the staff report. Motion tamed 4-0. Planning Commission Minutes June 17,1998 Page 2 B. Rezoning from "R-3" to "R-5" for a Duplex Bodmer introduced the item and reviewed the history ofthe parcel. Kelley noted that the city used to have a pyramid zorvng provision which allowed all less dense residential classifications within a specified inning district. For example, within an M-3 district, the following would have been allowed: M-2, M-l, R-CL, R-5, and single family. There was discussion of the process to rezone the subject parcel to R-3 in 1990. Roger Grothe, representing the petitioner Domestic Development, stated he has a buyer for a twinhome on the parcel. He noted that there is only one side of the parcel adjacent to single family. Grothe went on to say that the owner of the apartrnent remnant parcel west of the subject parcel would also like rezoning; however, Mr. West, the owner, will be out of town until sometime in July. Grothe also stated he had spoke with some of the neighbors who are no longer opposed to the project, that they would prefer upscale i<vinhomes to a less expensive ($80-85,000) single family home. Blmidetto stated he could not support the project because of the appearance of spot zoning. Nagler echoed Blundetto's comments. 1'sdgeton said she was concerned about rezoning one particular piece of property, but she was not concerned about lugh end twinhomes next to single family. McNamara said he agreed with Karen regarding the compatibility of twiehomes, but that he could not support it as a stand- alone project. There was discussion aborrt the ability of the petitioner to reapply at a later date, or in conjunction with another property owner. MOTION: Blmidetto moved, seconded by Nagler, to table this item until the July 15 meeting. Motion carried 4-0. C. Site Plan/Building Permit Authorizafion for Building Products Facility with Fenced Outdoor Lumber Yard Lovelace introduced the item. He noted the proposed signage exceeds total siguage allowed, and that the fence is not in compliance v<adi Planned Development 646. There was considerable discussion by the Coimrussion, especially regarding fence and building design, as well as landscaping and cart corrals. Steve Barrott, representing the petitioner Menards, responded that their store Planning Department wnsidered the following alternatives for the fence: (1) enhancing the fence with carvings, etc.; or (2) their preferred option of using aggressive laudscapiig and some recessing of the fence to mirvnuze its effect. He distributed copies of the proposed fence plan changes to the Commissioners. He rioted their concena with utilizing concrete colunms or the like because of the secondary use of the inside fence as storage. Nagler stated her preference for iandscaping in conjunction with an enhannccxl fence design. Barrott concluded that a wood fence is easier to maintain and structurally better for the dual purpose it serves Menards. Edgeton and Blundetto expressed their preference for false windows to break up the long southeast front. McNan7ara asked about the plans for outdoor display hi that area, which may have the same effect as architectural relief. Lovelace clarified that an outdoor display is a permitted accessory use in this planned development, subject to City Council's approval of screening and maintenance concerns. Barrott assured the Commission that an alternative to attaching product to the building will be found, given their amcems. Planning Commission Minutes June 17,1998 Page 3 Blundetto asked if Menards gave consideration to reserving parking stalls to the eastforlraders: Barrott stated they typically have standard parking shahs, and that trailers usually park close to the warehouse whereas other vehicles park close to the store errtrance. Blundetto and McNamara also expressed concern about the seasonal sales area reducing availability of parking during the busiest times in the spring. Lovelace noted his concern in that other businesses are required to have seasonal sales enclosures. Blundetto outlined the main issues as the fence, the west side of the front of the building, and the seasonal outdoor display. McNamara said he thought it was also important to consider more cart corrals. Barrott said all their prototypes have two, and that they have employees to round up carts. The petitioner recommended that the item be tabled. MOTION: McNamara moved, seconded by Blundetto, to table this item until the July 15 mec;ting. Motion carried 4-0. Chair Edgeton called a 5-minute recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m. D. Site Plan/Building Permit Authorization for 3-story Office Building Lovelace introduced the item and noted that a parking deficiency had been the main concern. Parking on the revised plan is now in compliazice with ordinance requirements. Dennis Cornelius of Amcon made himself available for questions. MOTION: McNamara moved, seconded by Blandetto, to approve the site plan building pemut authorization subject to staff recommendations. Motion carried 4-0. E. Site PIan/Building Permit Authorization for Replacement of Fire Damaged Lumber Yard ShowroomlStorage Facility Lovelace introduced the item. He distributed a color rendition of the elevations, including the change to a rake finish ou the sides of the building. Lovelace stated the applicant has agreed to supply a landscaping plan prior to submission to the City Council. For the subject zoning district, a 1 1/2% landscaping requirement exists. The petitioner Bob Egan, representing Lamperts, thanked staff for their assistance uid asked for facilitation of the process to keep things moving. MOTION: Blundetto moved, seconded by Nagler, to approve the site plan/building pernut authorization subject to submission of a landscape plan to staff prior to the City Council meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Planning Commission Minutes June 17,1998 Page 4 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Sketch Plan Review -Commercial Development at Galaxie Avenue & 145th Street Kelley introduced the item. Jim Anderson, owner and petitioner, introduced himself and the project architect Dauid Darrell. Darrell described the building materials and noted the concrete block is available in color, if desired. Commission members expressed several concerns: the appearance and number of bay doors, the orientation of the building to Galaxie Avenue, the impact on adjacent residential neighbors, the "fit" of the stmcture in the neighborhood. Blundetto and McNamara both stated they envisioned this comer as more grand, with McNamara. ponrting out the attractiveness of the Apple Valley Collision building. Kelley noted that the intersection of 145th and Galaxie will not be signalized, so a use that generated a_lot of traffic, such as a convenience store, is not desirable. He outlined the variety of other uses allowed on the site. A discussion of alternatives, both uses and treatment of the proposed building and site, ensued. The petitioner will consider preparuig a revised plan to address the Commissioners' cencems. B. Resolution of Consistency of Fischer Market Place TIF Plans with Comprehensive Plan Kelley introduced the item and explained the requirement that any TIF expendihn-e must be for a project which is incompliance with the city's Comprehensive Plan. MOTION: Blandetto moved, seconded by McNamara, to adopt the draft resolution included in the packet. Motion carried 4-0. C. Consider Work Session in July for Comprehensive Plan Update Kelley announced that the City Council authorized SEH as the consultant for updating the land use section of the comprehensive plan update. SEH's work plan outlines identifying issues to be addressed and gathering Planning Commission input. A July work session is proposed for that purpose. MOTION: Nagler moved, seconded by McNarna.ra, to set a work session for 5:30 p.m. on July 22. Motion carried 4-0. D. Verbal Update on Williams Mining Proposal before the City Council Kelley stated there was a lot of discussion at the City Comicil meeting of June 11 regarding the Williams Pipe Line proposal. If the project was not approved, Williams indicated they would withdraw the multi-family rezoning request and continue the current industrial use. The result was that Williams agreed to tabling the item until August. In the meatrtime a neighborhood meeting of sorts will be held to discuss both the mining proposal via interim use permit and leaving the property zoned "industrial". The City recommended Williazns lure a professional facilitator for the meeting. Staff will be present orily to answer city-related questions. Blundetto said be did not feel the proposal to the City Council was as presented to the Planning Commission. Nagler was concerned that neighbors were being allowed a second chance for input, but that the Planning Commission was not being given that same opportunity. Planning Commission Minutes June 17, 1998 Page 5 E. Annual Planning Commission Golf Outing Blundetto asked Comnussioners and staff to think about a date, the end of summer or beginning of fall, for the golf outing. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Nagler moved, seconded by Blmidetto, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m.