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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/04/1998CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 4,1998 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Edgeton at 7:06 p.m. Members Present: Karen Fdgeton, Tim Burke, Tom Mekmder, Jce McNamara., Lou Clark, Frank Blundetto. Members Absent: Diane Nagler. Staff Present: Rick Kelley, Kathy Bodmer, Tom Lovelace, Nelda Werluneister. Others Present: See sign-in sheet. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: McNamara moved, seconded by Melander, to approve the agenda. The motion carried 6-0. 3. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 21, 1998 MINUTES 6-0. MOTION: Blundetto moved, seconded by Clark, to approve the minutes. The motion carried 4. CONSENT ITEMS -None - 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Woodwinds 7th Addition -Preliminary Plat to Adjust Common Lot Line of Two Existing Single Family Lots Chair Edgeton opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. with the standard remarks. Assistant Planner Tom Lovelace introduced the item. David Hinners of Lundgren Brothers, the developer, made himself available for questions. No one from the public spoke to the hearing, which was then closed with the standazd remarks. MOTION: Clazk moved, seconded by Burke, to approve the replat that adjusts the existing common lot line for Lots 9 and 10, Block 1, The Woodwinds 4th Addition. Motion carried 6-0. 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. Ruling to Allow Fencing Materials for Hertz at 15135 Galaxie Avenue Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer introduced the item. She clarified that staff is basically asking the Planning Commission to determiie if staffs interpretation ofthe planned development ordinance regazding the fencing material is appropriate. Jim Tabaka with Midwest Fence described the fencing materials proposed and the method of installation of the posts, which prevents rotting. Edgeton expressed concern about maintenance of the Planning Commission Minutes November 4, 1998 Page 2 fence and how it looks. Tabaka stated Hertz is willing to install shmbbery to screen the posts. Clark and McNamara shared the view that using decorative gates was important. Blundetto said the petitioner should talk to staff about the paint used on the Ring Route fencing so the color and degree of fading matches. Frank Nasal with Hertz explained their corporate policy in regard to fencing requirements for security. MOTION: McNamara moved, seconded by Clark, to recommend approval of the fencing materials with staffinput with the following conditions: (1) thatthe gates be wnstmcted with decorate wrought iron-type material; and (2) that the petitioner work with staff in adding appropriate landscaping. Motion carried 6-0. B. Setback Variance at 224 Pinewood Drive Tom Lovelace introduced the item. Edgeton asked Lovelace to explain the purpose of setbacks. There was discussion whether any safety issues were posed as a result of the location of the shed. The petitioner Norbert Feist, Jr. confirmed that flee shed is on a cement foundation, and he is willing to add plantings to the site. MOTION: Burke moved, sewnded by Blandetto, to recommend approval of the setback variance request due to the city's oversight in reviewhig the plan, with the condition that landscaping is added to aesthetically soften the site. Motion carried 6-0. 7. OTHER BUSINESS Lovelace nrtroduced Maggie Milton, planning intern. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Blundetto moved, seconded by McNamara, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion carried 6-0.