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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/2002CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 2002 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Karen Edgeton at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Karen Edgeton, Tom Melander, Jeannine Churchill, John Bergman Members Absent: Jim Hadley, Tim Burke, David Schindler Staff Present: City Engineer Keith Gordon, City Attorney Sharon Hills, City Planner Tom Lovelace, Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer, Assistant Planner Margaret Milton Dykes, and Natural Resources Coordinator Jeff Kehrer 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Bergman moved, seconded by Edgeton, to approve the agenda. The motion carried 4- 0. 3. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 16, 2002 MINUTES MOTION: Bergman moved, seconded by Edgeton, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried 4-0. 4. CONSENT ITEMS - A. Side Yard Setback Variance for Garage Expansion-346 Cimarron Road B. Front Yard Setback Variance for Garage Expansion-431 Reflection Road MOTION: Moved by Churchill, seconded by Bergman to approve the consent agenda in accordance with the staff recommendations. The motion carried 4-0. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - A. Summerhill Senior Cooperafive - Consider a Preliminary Plat for a Three Lot Subdivision, Site Plan Review/Building Permit Authorization and Parking Variance. Chair Karen Edgeton opened the public hearing at 7:04p.m. Assistant Planner Bodmer recommended a brief recess to deal with technical problems. Public hearing reconvened at 7:10 p.m. Bodmer introduced the item. Commissioner Melander questioned if reducing the site grades would mean a reduction of the number of trees on the site. Bodmer explained that the City's policy is to try to save 50% of the significant trees on a site; however, on this site that may not be possible, but it may be possible to save some clusters of significant trees. Melander asked if the alignment of Granite Avenue should be moved so that the curve of the road could be softened. Bodmer explained that the alignment of Granite Avenue had to be in the location shown because it had to be setback at least 300 feet from the intersection of Cedar Avenue and 140' Street. Edgeton asked if there would be a left turn lane on Granite Avenue to 140n' Street. Bodmer explained that there is a center median on 140' that prevents left toms from Granite onto 140a`. Commissioner Churchill had quesfions regarding visitor parking on Planning Commission Minutes 1 February 6, 2002 holidays. Edgeton would like parking standards for senior developments at the next meeting. The Commission was generally concerned that there would not be enough visitor parking. Edgeton wants to see proof of parking. Melander stated he was concerned that traffic that could be generated from a fixture apartment on adjacent property could be heavy. The Commission requested a report from traffic consultant Glen Van Wormer. Commissioner Bergman said he was concerned about grades of the proposed stonnwater pond and asked if the City would require the pond to be fenced. Bergman also asked about the extension of pedestrian trails on 140` Street. Bodmer said a trail would be installed on 140x' but that storm water ponds are not fenced in Apple Valley. Edgeton was concerned about the building mass and elevations and wants to see the rooflines broken up. She also wants cross sections of the building from south and north vantage points. The Commission stated it was concerned about the grades of road and the site in general. Also, the Commission was concerned about height of building. Edgeton questioned platting of adjacent property to the east. Edgeton would like to know what plans aze for that property if possible. Discussion ensued about requiring adjacent property to be platted. The pefitioner, Doug Stevens introduced himself and answered some of the questions raised by the Commission. He stated that the owner of the adjacent property to the east is not ready to develop the property and would not plat it. Dina Mayer, Marketing Coordinator for Cooperative Services Group, gave a history of Summerhill cooperatives and said the cooperative is targeted for senior citizens who aze over 55 and still active. Churchill questioned the number of residents that will have cars and if the number of parking spaces is adequate. Stevens said that parking is not a problem and that Snmmmerhill will give the City data to support their position. Edgeton reiterated she wants other standards from other sources. Architect Roger Howley of Miller Hanson Partners discussed the design of the building and the materials that aze being used. Howley discussed Hardy Plank and said it can be painted. Melander said he likes Hardy Plank but stated it must be integrally colored. Bergman stated landscaping should be mature to match the scale of the building. Mike Gragert, of 14125 Granite Avenue, had concerns about the height of the building, the future development on the eastern adjacent property, and the traffic that could be generated. He also thought a private drive should connect this development with the Pennock Place senior development to the west. He is also concerned about tree loss and wanted to know the original zoning of the property. Steve Lee, of 13190 Granada Court, wanted to know how this development might affect the future development of properties north of 140x' street. He said he was also concerned about the height of building. Dallas Karl, of 13985 Granada Court; was concerned that there is only one entrance/exit to the underground garage, which may cause traffic to back up. There being no further comments, Edgeton closed the hearing at 8:43 p.m. B. Conditional Use Permit for The Home Depot store for Outdoor Garden Center and Temporary Outdoor Seasonal Display Area. Edgeton opened the public hearing at 8:44 p.m. City Planner Lovelace introduced the item and staff recommendations. The Commission agreed that it did not support a conditional use permit for a temporary outdoor display area. Lovelace said the City Council had previously approved the planned development ordinance with the inclusion of temporary outdoor display azea as a conditional use. He Planning Commission Minutes 2 February 6, 2002_ stated that if The Home Depot met the condifions outlined City could not refuse them a conditional use permit. Bergman stated there should be fencing or wall to delineate outdoor display area. The Commission was concerned about bagged good and generally agreed that no bagged goods should be allowed in the temporary outdoor area. Churchill questioned if store would be open 24 hours. Lovelace stated the store is not planned to be a 24-hour operation. This was confirmed by Jennifer Maxwell, architect for Greenburg Farrow. Churchill stated that a condition should be added that required the store to bring in all racking and plant materials at the end of the business day unless the temporary outdoor area could be made secure. The Commission agreed that the temporary outdoor display should only be opened from April 15-June 15 and from August 15 to October 1. The Commission also agreed that Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands could be sold in an outdoor garden center. Gary Lind, of 15535 Flyboat Lane, sought clarification about the approval process. Pat Hughes, of 15274 Florist Circle, had concerns about any public addressing system. He stated he was pleased there would not be an outdoor PA system. There being no further comments, Edgeton closed hearing at 9:37 p.m MOTION: Melander moved, seconded by Bergman to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for an outdoor garden center with the following condifions: (1)Final approval by the city of the rezoning PD-679, ordinance amendments and final plat for Hillcrest Acres; (2) The operations shall be conducted in conformance with this site plan dated, December 12, 2001. (3) The operations shall be conducted in conformance with the elevafion plan dated December 13, 2001. (4) The operations shall be conducted in a manner whereby the products displayed for sale are kept in neat, organized rows and the area is kept free of trash and other debris. (5) No goods or products, other than those related to gardening and/or landscaping, Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands shall be allowed to be displayed in the garden center. (6) No outdoor public address system shall be allowed. Motion carried 4-0. MOTION: Melander moved, seconded by Bergman to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a temporary outdoor garden display and sales. (1) Final approval by the city of therezoning PD-679, ordinance amendments and final plat for Hillcrest Acres. (2) The site plan shall be revised to show an unobstructed four-foot (4') wide path from the curb to the outdoor garden display area for pedestrians. (3)The operations shall be conducted in a manner whereby the products displayed for sale are kept in neat, organized rows and the area is kept free of trash and other debris. (4) Only live plant material shall be allowed to be displayed, no bagged goods shall be displayed. (5) The use of the temporary outdoor display and sales area shall be allowed from April 15 to June 15, and from August 15 to October 1 each year. (6) No outdoor public address system shall be allowed. (7)Wrought iron fencing, similar to the outdoor fencing around the garden center, shall be installed to delineate the outdoor display area. The outdoor display area must either be secured after business hours or in lieu of that plant material shall be brought inside after business hours. (8) No pallets shall be allowed. Motion carried 4-0. 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS -None - Planning Commission Minutes 3 February 6, 2002 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Ordinance interpretation for Temporary Storage Buildings Bodmer introduced the item stating Target requested to place up to 581and/sea containers on their site in conjunction with their remodeling project. Bodmer stated staff interpreted the use of land/sea containers as being consistent with the section of the zoning code that allows for the placement of construction buildings, i.e. trailers, on a site during a construcfion project. However, staff had concerns that the number ofland/sea containers requested by Target exceeded the number of accessory trailers normally seen on a construction site. Staff, therefore, requested the Commission to review whether staffls interpretation is, in fact, correct. The Commission had concerns about staff s interpretation but were in agreement that the use ofland/sea containers for this particular construction project should be allowed because of the ability of the applicant to adequately screen the land/sea containers: However, the Commission agreed that the City Council should make the final determination of the ordinance interpretation. The Commission also requested that the City Council direct staff to draft a policy regarding storage containers for construction sites. B. Discussion of menu boards Lovelace reported. At the January i 0, 2002, City Council directed staff to take the menu board signage issue back to the Planning Commission for further review. Staff expects to have information and a recommendation for the Commission meeting of March 20, 2002. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Melander moved, seconded by Churchill, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:17 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes 4 February 6, 2002