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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/21/2002CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 21, 2002 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, John Bergman, Tim Burke, Jeanne Churchill, James Hadley, Tom Melander, and David Schindler Note: Commissioner Burke arrived at 7:16 p.m. Staff Present: Community Development Director Rick Kelley, City Planner Tom Lovelace, City Attorney Sharon Hills, Assistant Planner Maggie Milton Dykes, and Assistant City Engineer Jacob Fick 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Edgeton asked if there were any changes to the Agenda. There being none, she call for its approval. MOTION: Hadley moved, seconded by Churchill, to approve the Agenda. The motion carried 6-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 7, 2002 Edgeton asked if there were any changes to the minutes. There being none, she called for its approval. MOTION: Melander moved, seconded by Bergman, to approve the minutes. The motion carried 6-0. 4. CONSENT ITEMS None. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. Legacy Square Townhomes Assistant Planner Maggie Dykes presented the request from Legacy Square Townhomes for site plan review/building authorization to allow for the construction of 113 townhouse units to be dispersed among 18 buildings. The site is generally located southwest of the intersection of Foliage Avenue and the future east-bound 153r8 Street. Dykes reported this development proposal is part of the Galaxie Avenue/153`d Street Small Area Plan, which was approved by the City Council at their May 9, 2002 meeting. This plan allows for higher densities, reduced setbacks, reduced number of parking spaces, and greater building coverage than is typically seen in a similar multi-family development. Dykes reported that the Planning Commission reviewed the site, grading, utility; landscape plans, and the building elevations at its meeting of June 19, 2002. At that meeting, members of the Commission expressed concerns with the site, grading, utility, and landscaping plans, in addition to being very disappointed with the building elevations. The Commission felt the submitted elevations were not consistent with the elevations submitted as part of the Small Area Plan. After a lengthy discussion of the plans, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of the Legacy Square townhouse proposal. Dykes stated that since that meeting, Town & Country Homes has been working with staff to produce elevations that are consistent with the renderings originally submitted as part of the Small Area Plan process, and the results of those revised plans are being submitted today. Dykes stated that building setbacks are now at least 10 feet from the property line which would allow for the installation of private utilities. Each townhouse unit will have atwo-car garage in addition to on street parking.. Staff is comfortable with the 277 parking spaces that will be provided. Dykes reported that the building elevations contain a mix of brick, hardy plank, and rock face brick and the units will vary in color, and different architectural treatments. Each unit will be clearly different from other units in a building. Dykes reported the revised building elevations are consistent with the vision of the concept plans for The Legacy and the Central Village Small Area Plan and are recommending approval from the Commission. Commissioner Melander suggested putting in larger trees for the landscape portion to give even more individual detail to each unit. Commissioner Bergman asked if the revised plans are more urban in relation to the Small Area Plan. Dykes reported that the new plans are more urban and fit in with the intentions of the Small Area Plan. Richard Palmeteer, representative from Town & Country, addressed the Commission. He apologized for not having addressed the original intentions of the Small Area Plan at the June 19~' meeting. Mr. Palmeteer stated that he has taken all of the Commission's concerns into consideration and now feels that he has met the intentions of the Small Area Plan. MOTION: Commissioner Hadley introduced a motion to recommend approval of the site plan building permit authorization for the construction of 113 townhouse units as shown on the site plan dated July 16, 2002, subject to the following conditions: • The buildings shall be constructed on Lots 1-18, Block 1, of the proposed final plat of Legacy Square. • No building permit shall be issued until approval of planned development ordinance, development agreement, and the filing of the final plat for Legacy Square. • The applicant shall submit revised grading, landscaping, and utility plans that are consistent with the site plan dated July 16, 2002. • No building permit shall be issued until a Natural Resources Management Permit has been obtained. • No building permit shall be issued until the building(s) can be accessed by paved streets, either public or private. • Submission of s nursery bid list that confirms the landscape materials, irrigation system, and other common area amenities meet or exceed 2.5% of the value of the construction of the building based on Means Construction Data. • Applicant shall submit building elevations consistent with cun•ent rendering dated August 14, 2002. The motion carried 7-0. B.. Hillcrest Acres Multi-tenant Building City Planner Tom Lovelace presented the request from New World Enterprises for site plan building permit authorization for Hillcrest Acres Multi-tenant Building, to allow for the construction of a 4,057 sq. ft. multi-tenant building on a 1.13 acre site. Lovelace reported this plan was originally submitted at the Commission's August 7, 2002, meeting but was tabled due to issues with the drive-up window being on the passenger's side, parking and traffic concerns, the overall size of the building, and landscaping issues. The consensus of the Commission was there were too many areas in the plan submitted that needed revision before they could take any action on the item. Lovelace reported that the applicant has now revised the plans with the recommendations suggested by the Commission and staff. The drive-up window has been eliminated. The surface pazking has 32 spaces, which exceed the minimum required by City Code. One handicapped space has been included in the plan, however, Lovelace reported he will be recommending that another handicapped space be added, making 2 spaces available. In addition, revisions have been made to the plan that eliminate the need for a parking setback variance. Lovelace stated that the issue with the location of the trash enclosure has been resolved. He had originally proposed that it be more centrally located and convenient for the trash haulers. The revised plans indicate the location of the trash enclosure just southeast of the building, which creates a more favorable situation of accessibility for the hauler. The outdoor patio area has also been eliminated. Lovelace reported the landscape plans need to be revised as per the Natural Resources Coordinator's comments, for a row of shrubs to be added along the south and west pazking area. The location of the building mechanicals needs to be identified and properly screened in accordance with City Code, and a sepazate permit will be required for the retaining wall. Traffic concerns have been addressed and incorporated as recommended by the City's Traffic Engineer. Regarding the retaining wall, a separate permit will be required A sidewalk along the north side of the site that connects to Flagstaff Avenue pathway has been included in the revised plans. In addition, Lovelace will be recommending that a crosswalk be delineated from the front of the building to the sidewalk on either side of the driveway. Colored renderings were shown to the Commission as requested at their last meeting. Lovelace is recommending approval of these revised plans. Eric Pederson, representing New World Enterprises, Ltd., addressed the Commission. Commissioner Melander suggested installing a fence along the top of the retaining wall as a security measure for pedestrians. Chair Edgeton informed Mr. Pederson that the building is a nice addition to Apple Valley. installed along the south and west property lines to help soften the visual impact of the loading area. Lovelace reported a sidewalk should be installed along the south side of Upper 147th Street West as part of the development of the site. Lovelace is recommending approval of this project, subject to the conditions mentioned in his report to the Commission. No representatives of the applicant, R.J. Ryan Construction, were present at the meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Bergman moved, seconded by Churchill, to recommend approval of the site plan building permit authorization to allow for construction of a 35,133 sq. ft. building on Lot 1, Block 2, and part of Outlot B, Valley Business Park, subject to adhering to applicable city codes and to the following conditions: • No building permit shall be issued until Lot 1, Block 2, and part of Outlot B, Valley Business Park, have been replatted according to requested lot reconfiguration. • The 24 ft. internal drive located along the east side of the building shall be eliminated and replaced with greenspace that includes a rain garden that shall be incorporated into the site's storm water management system. • The exterior finish of the north elevation shall be extended the full length of the east and west elevations. • Revisions to the landscape plan shall be made as per the Natural Resources Coordinator's comments that are outlined in his August 15, 2002, memo and additional landscaping shall be installed along the south and west property lines to help soften the visual impact of the loading area. • A 6 feet sidewalk should be installed along the south side of Upper 147th Street West as part of this building construction project. The motion passed unanimously 7-0. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Set Hearing for Capital Improvements Program Community Development Director Rick Kelley, informed the Commission that the City's 5-year Capital Improvements Program is updated every year. He requested that a public hearing be set for Planning Commission's MOTION: Commissioner Melander moved, seconded by Bergman, to recommend approval of the site plan building permit authorization to allow for construction of a 4,057 sq. ft. multi-tenant retail building on Lot 5, Block 1, Hillcrest Acres, subject to adhering to applicable city codes and to the following conditions: The landscape plan shall be revised to reflect the installation of a row of shrubs between the sidewalk and the row of parking spaces to the west and south of the building. Inclusion of one additional handicap parking space. Applicant shall install fencing along the top of the retaining wall as a security measure for pedestrians. The motion passed 7-0. C. Qualtech Building Tom Lovelace, City Planner, presented the request from Qualtech Building for site plan building permit authorization to allow for construction of a 35,133 sq. ft. building on approximately 3 acres, located at the southwest corner of 147a' Street W. and Energy Way in the Valley Business Park. Direct access to the building will be via a driveway off Upper 147a` Street West and two driveways off Energy Way. Eighty surface parking spaces will be located along the north side (front) of the building, with 18 spaces located along the south side of the building. The exterior finish ofthe building will be a combination ofbrick, stucco, and precast concrete. Lovelace reported the applicant is proposing to construct the building on Lot 1, Block 2, of the Valley Business Park development, and is requesting that .72 acres of the 9.36 acre outlot located directly to the south be incorporated into Lot 1, Block 2, which would create a new 3.04 acre lot. This will require that the lot and the outlot be replaced prior to any building permit issuance. This item will appear on the August 22na City Council Agenda. Lovelace reported that he is recommending that the 24 ft. internal drive located along the east side of the building be eliminated and replaced with greenspace that includes a rain garden and that the rain garden be incorporated into the site's storm water management system. The exterior finish of the north elevation should be extended the full length of the east and west elevations. Revisions to the landscape plan should be made as per the Natural Resources Coordinator's comments and additional landscaping should be meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2002, to comment on the proposed updated of the 5-year Capital Improvements Program. MOTION: Commissioner Shindler moved, seconded by Hadley, that a public hearing be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2002, to receive comments on the proposed update of the 5-year Capital Improvements Program. The motion passed 7-0. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Hadley moved, seconded by Churchill, to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m.