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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/1998CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 21, 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 Fdgeton, Tim Burke, Tom Melander, Jce McNamara, Lou Clark, Frank Blundetto. Members Absent: None Staff Present: Rick Kelley, Kathy Bodmer, Consulting Engineer Keith Gordon, City Attorney Tim Sheldon, Nelda Werkmeister. Others Present: See sign-in sheet. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Clazk moved, seconded by Nagler, to approve the agenda. The motion carried 7 - 0. 3. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 7,1998 MINUTES MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Clazk, to approve the minutes. The motion carried 6-0 (1 abstention - Blundetto). 4. CONSENT ITEMS -None - 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None - 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. Schlotzsky's Deli -Site Plan & Building Permit Authorization Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer introduced the item. She clarified that staff recommendation "a" of the planning report is being withdrawn upon advice of the city attorney since the ordinance revision regazding restaurant classifications has not yet taken place. hLStead the petitioner asks that the City Comicil rule the Schlotzsk~s operation functions as a cafeteria, thereby meeting the Class I restaurant definition, which is an allowed use ni the proposed location of the Wahnart Addition. Chair Edgeton commented that the ordinance revision is not something that has just come up, but has been an ongoing challenge for several yeazs. Tom Hart, attorney for Schlotzsky's Deli, introduced other representatives present: Robert Pemza and landscape azchitect Kathleen O'Connell. There was discussion about the entrance to the service yard and the Commissioners' preference that it be located on the west side. Bodmer described the proposed ordinance revision affecting restaurant classifications. She noted that Schlotzsky's will use reusable dinnerware and bus tables to accommodate the city's criteria. There will not be a drive-flan window. Planning Commission Minutes October 21, 1998 Page 2 Discussion regarding the suitability of the hazdi-plank building material centered on its coloring vv~ith surface paint, and the need for an impregnated pigment. Peraza stated Schlotzsky's willingness to switch from the hazdi-plank to another material if needed. Tom Hanson, manager of the Burnsville Schlotzslc~s and potential manager of the Apple Valley site, asked that they be given a chance to see if the hazdi- plank can be impregnated before giving it up, especially due to cost factors. MOTION: Blundetto moved, seconded by Burke, to recommend approval of the site plan and give building pemut authorization to constmct a 3200 squaze foot Schlotzsky's Deli with the following conditions: (a) the service yazd have an appropriate west side entrance; (b) the petitioner shall submit a nursery bid list that confirms that the value of the landscaping plantings meets or exceeds the minimum of 2 1/2% of the value of the constmction of the building; (c) the parking spaces shall be modified so that they are a minimum of 18.5 feet long, (d) the exterior of the dumpster enclosure shall be constructed with materials that match the exterior of the budding; (e) the building materials comply with city ordinances. B. South Metro Emergency Animal Care Sign Variance Request Tom Lovelace urtroduced the item and stated a sign pemut was a requirement of the resolution authorizing a building pemut for South Metro Emergency Animal Care. Dr. Kurt Hansen, president of the group who owns the veterinary clinic, explained how the sign was placed incorrectly. He went onto say the cars and trees along Pennock make the sign hard to see, even in its current location. Chair Edgeton stated that other builduigs are required to follow the ordinances, including those new and existing on Pennock Avenue. It was pointed out that on-street. parking on Pennock will be eliminated in conjunction with the street improvements and the Wahnart developmem. Edgeton encouraged a procedure change to include the requirement that sign permit applications be made at the time of building permit authorization requests. Blundetto asked that his recommendation that the sign be in compliance by the Srst of the year be passed onto the city's code enforcement officer. MOTION: Clark moved, seconded by McNamara, to recommend approval of the sign setback variance request for South Metro Animal Emergency Care Clinc at 14690 Pennock Avenue. Motion failed 0-7. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Sketch Plan -Planned Development Amendment for Veterinary Clinic in Hunters Wood Kathy Bodmer introduced the item. Dr. Ron Hunt stated his desire to locate his business in Apple Valley, and that Dr. Simmons, who is can-ently located in the Kvvik Trip Addition, was excited about the prospect of creating a little professional campus with their Avo businesses. All of the commissioners spoke in favor of amending the Planned Development to allow a veterinary clinic in the Kwik Trip Addition. Planning Commission Minutes October 21, 1998 Page 3 B. Comprehensive Plan Update -Set Informal Meeting Date MOTION: McNamara moved, seconded by Burke, to set a comprehensive plan update meeting on November 4 at 5:30. Motion carried 7-0. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Clark moved, seconded by Nagler, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.