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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/2002CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION NHNiITES JUNE 5, 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, David Schindler, Jim Hadley, and Tim Burke Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Engineer Jacob Fick, City Attorney Sharon Hills, Community Development Director Rick Kelley, City Planner Tom Lovelace, and Assistant Planner Margaret Milton Dykes 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Edgeton asked if there were any changes to the agenda. There being none, she called for its approval. MOTION: Hadley moved, seconded by Burke to approve the agenda. The motion carried 7-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 15, 2002 Chair Edgeton asked if there were any changes to the minutes. There being none, she called for its approval. MOTION: Hadley moved, seconded by Burke, to approve the minutes as presented. The. motion carried 7-0. 4. CONSENT ITEMS A. Rear Setback Variance, Debra and Richard Millington (PC02-29-V), 13801 Gladiola Way MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Bergman, to approve the consent agenda in accordance with the staff recommendafions. The motion carried 7-0. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS ^ None 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. ABRA Auto Body - Condifional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage and Site Plan/Building Permit Authorization Assistant Planner Dykes presented the request from ABRA Auto Body for a conditional use permit for outdoor storage of vehicles and site plan building permit authorization. Dykes reported that ABRA wishes to construct a 17,900 sg. ft. building for auto repair and accessory installation at the southwest corner of 151x` Street and Galaxie Avenue. The property is zoned "PD-254", which allows for commercial uses similar to those found in the "General Business" zone. Auto accessories sales and installation, and auto body shops are permitted uses. Outdoor storage, display, and sales are conditional uses. Dykes reported that this item was reviewed at the Planning Commission meeting of May 15, 2002. At that meeting, the Commission had concerns about the building elevations and the screening of outdoor storage of vehicles. Dykes reported that ABRA has now submitted revised plans that appear to address most of the Commission's concerns. Regarding the site plan, Dykes reported the plan shows an approximately 17,000 sq. ft. building to be used for auto repair and auto glass installation. Both the building and the parking lot meet all required setbacks. The number of parking spaces and drive aisle widths conforms to City code. ABRA has also submitted revised building elevations that show the building will be constructed of burnished block with glazed block accents on all four sides. The major architectural feature will be a glazed glass wall on the north and east, and a light gray metal roof accent on all four sides. It appeazs that all materials are maintenance-free. Dykes was uncleaz if the rooftop mechanicals were adequately screened and stated that ABRA needs to demonstrate the screening. Other than the screening issue, Dykes stated that staff is satisfied that the revised elevations address the concerns of the Commission that were raised in their May 15, 2002 meeting. Dykes reported that ABRA is requesting a conditional use permit for outdoor storage vehicles. Representatives from ABRA have stated that the outdoor storage area would be used for storing those vehicles that have been in accidents and are awaiting repair: The site plan designates 30 spaces for those vehicles. Dykes indicated the site plan shows the use of a fence on the north end and the southwest comer of the storage azea. ABRA has stated this fence will be 6' high and constructed of maintenance free vinyl. No gates aze shown delineating the storage area. Landscaping on a 3' high berm will be used to screen the south end. of the property. Dykes stated staff is recommending that the 6' high fence be extended along the west side of the property and flush with the trash enclosure so that is mimics the north screening fence. Thus, the storage azea would be 27 spaces rather than 30 and should be used for cars awaiting repair only. As requested by the Commission at its previous meeting, Dykes visited other auto repair sites to see what they use for screening. The screening varied. Some auto shops don't do much screening at all, some use chain link fence with slats and some are not required to do much screening due to their location in an industrial area, etc. Chair Edgeton recommended that if plantings are used as a screening, they should be large enough to screen the area. Commission members also pointed out that the south side parking area was not landscaped for cars waiting to be picked up. They will be including landscaping for the south side as part of their recommendations. Tn regards to the color of the fence, Dykes will review the colors of the fence and make sure it is compatible with the building. Dykes stated that Planning staff is recommending approval of the proposed building and conditional use permit for outdoor storage with the conditions outlined in the report to the Planning Commission, along with landscaping for the south side. Ron Fiscus, representing ABRA, addressed the Commission's concerns regarding the screening. On the south side he feels that the landscaping and berm will be sufficient screening, on the west side, the fence in combination with the landscaping should provide enough screening. Fiscus also said that the fence would be a maintenance free vinyl that is compatible with the overall layout of the building, making it look more commercial rather than industrial. Commissioner Bergman asked Dykes if the rooftop mechanicals have been adequately addressed. Dykes stated that as part of her recommendation to the Commission she has included that the rooftop mechanicals be adequately screened to comply with City Code. MOTION: Bergman moved, seconded by Churchill, to recommend approval of an approximately 17,900 sq. ft. building as shown on the submitted site plan with the following conditions: a. No grading shall commence until the applicant has obtained a Natural Resources Management Permit. b. The applicant shall submit a revised Ufility Plan to satisfy the City Engineer's concerns. c. Submission of a nursery bid list that confirms the landscape materials meet or exceed the 2.5% of the value of the conshuction of the building based on Means Construction Data. d. All rooftop mechanicals shall be adequately screened to comply with City code. MOTION: Bergman moved, seconded by Churchill, to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for outdoor storage of damaged vehicles to be repaired to be located on the west side of the building provided this area is clearly delineated and screened with a combination of a 6' high maintenance-free fence and landscaping, and the south side parking area to be landscaped for cars ready to be picked up. The motions passed 7-0. B. IHOP -Site Plan/Building Permit Authorization City Planner Tom Lovelace presented the site plan/building permit authorization submitted by Schuss-Clark, Inc., to allow for construction of a 4,179 sq. ft. restaurant on part of Lot 1, Block 1, Fischer Market Place 7th Addition. The proposed restaurant will be located in the northeast corner of the 5.65 acre pazcel, which will have a total of five restaurants when development is completed. Lovelace reported that the proposed 136 seat restaurant would require a minimum of 46 parking spaces. A total of 289 surface parking spaces were approved as part of the site plan building pemut authorization approval for the restaurant comer. Lovelace stated the exterior finish of the building is proposed to be a combination of rock-faced block, brick and EIFS (stucco like material). Blue awnings and decorative light fixtures will be used to enhance the building's exterior. Lovelace reported that the proposed restaurant would replace the previously approved 10,000 sq. ft. of retail that was proposed to be attached to two restaurants. The two restaurants aze being constructed as one building and will be separate from the proposed IHOP restaurant. Lovelace stated the rear elevation will include decorative lighting and an awning over the two service doors that will be similar in design as the features proposed on the three other elevations of the building. An additional driveway will be conshucted along Florence Trail that would provide limited and exclusive access to the service areas for the proposed restaurant and the Quizno's and Noodles restaurant. Lovelace reported that the ufility plan has several minor deficiencies and will be revised to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. hi addition, landscape plans will be revised in accordance with the Natural Resources Coordinator's comments. Although a sign plan has been submitted, signage approval for this proposed restaurant is not part of this request. Members of the Commission had concerns about whether or not there is sufficient pazking to handle all of the restaurants in the area. Lovelace stated that the site not only meets, but also exceeds parking requirements and there is no need to downsize the restaurants. Paul Bilotta, representative from IHOP, addressed the Commission. He reiterated that the pazking is more than adequate. Bilotta also stated that the hours of operation for IHOP would also assist parking. In regards to the service area, Lovelace will make sure that there aze no traffic problems with semis unloading in the service azea for the various restaurants. MOTION: Churchill moved, seconded by Hadley, to approve the site plan building permit authorization to allow for construction of a 4,179 sq. ft. restaurant on part of Lot 1, Block 1, Fischer Market Place 7`h Addition, subject to the following conditions: • A revised utility plan shall be submitted and approved by the City Engineer. • Revisions to the landscape plan shall be made as per the Natural Resources Coordinator's May 30, 2002, memo and approved master landscape plan for Lot 1, Block 1, Fischer Market Place 7s' Addition. • The site plan shall be revised to include a driveway off Florence Trail equidistant from Gadwell Street and the trash enclosure shall be oriented so that access is from the rear of the building. • The rear elevation shall be revised to include an awning over the service doors and decorative lighting on the columns. MOTION: Churchill moved, seconded by Hadley, that all revised plans shall be submitted to the City and approved by the appropriate staff person prior to the issuance of a building permit. The motions passed unanimously 7-0. OTHER BUSINESS Rick Kelly, Community Development Director, reminded the Planning Commission that the 2030 Blueprint meeting sponsored by the Metropolitan Council, will be held Tuesday, June 11, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., here in the Council Chambers. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Churchill moved, seconded by Bergman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0