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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/2006CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINiITES NOVEMBER 1, 2006 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to Order by Chair Tom Melander at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Tom Melander, Tirn Burke, Jeannine Churchill, Thomas Helgeson, Frank Blundetto, and *Keith Diekmann Members Absent: Frank Blundetto *Commissioner Diekmann arrived at 7:02 p.m. Staff Present: Acting Community Development Director Tom Lovelace, City Attorney Sharon Hills, Associate City Planner Kathy Bodmer, City Engineer Colin Manson, and Plannhrg Intern Nick Meyers 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the Agenda. There being none, he called for approval of the Agenda. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Churchill, to approve the Agenda. The motion carried 5-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 2006 Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the minutes. Commissioner Helgeson made the following amendment: Agenda Item 8, ADJOURNMENT, should read as follows: MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Helgeson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m. Chair Melander called for approval of the Minutes as amended. PdnTTON: r^ 'ge a, d°d by rw, ,-° ~ t pP a ~, ~ ~ ,..,rn::..ss~oner He. stn mtve,. sect:.., ~,..a..,h:.l o a rove . ~e amen e.. minutes of the October 18, 2006, meeting. The motion carried 5-0. 4. CONSENT ITEMS None. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. BGH Estates -Consider Comprehensive Plan Amendment from "C" (Commercial) to "MD" (Medium Density ResidentiaU6-12 units per acre), Rezoning from "RB" (Retail Business) to "M-4C" (Multiple Family Residential 6-8 units per acre), Subdivision, Site Plan/Building Permit Authorization, and 2 Variances to Allow for Construction of a 2-unit Townhome on a Portion of a .71 Acre Parcel Chair Melander opened the public hearing with the standard comments. Associate City Planner Kathy Bodmer presented the request from BGH Properties, LLC, for subdivision of the Cedar Brook Market property, located at 12503 Germane Avenue, to allow the construction of a 2-unit townhome. In order to do that, the applicant is requesting the following land use actions: • Comprehensive Plan Amendment from "C" (Commercial) to "MD" (Medium Density Residential at 6-12 units/acre) on the southern portion of the property. • Rezoning from "RB" (Retail Business) to "M-4C" (Multiple Family, 6-8 units/acre) on the southern portion of the property. • Preliminary plat subdividing the existing parcel to create three new lots, one for the existing convenience store and two lots for atwo-unit townhome. • Site Plan review building permit authorization for construction of a 2- unit townhome. • 15' setback variance from the convenience store parking lot to the new property line. • 5' variance from the townhouse building to the north property line. Bodmer reported the applicants are requesting a comp plan amendment of the southern parcels to "MD" (Medium density residential, 6-12 units/acre) and a rezoning to "M-4C" (Multiple family residential, 6-8 units/acre), resulting in a two- unit townhome on 11,130 sq. ft. lot results in a density of 7.8 units/acre. The applicants will add two density bonus items -upgraded sound proofing and outdoor private space - in order to construct the townhome on the 11,130 sq. ft. lot. Bodmer reported that the applicants are requesting two setback variances. The first is a 15' variance from the 20' setback for a commercial parking lot from a property line adjacent to a residential property. The variance would allow the parking lotto be located 5' from the newly created property line. The second variance is a 5' variance from the 25' setback for the townhouse building from the north property line. The variance would allow the home to be constructed 20' for the northern property line. Bodmer stated that staff is concerned that the design of the shazed driveway could result in future conflicts between the two units. A car parked in the driveway of the eastern unit will likely block access to the western garage and two visitor parking spaces. Staff suggested that one option might be to turn the western edge so that it is aside-loaded gazage. This would require a separate driveway, a redesign of the lower level of the unit, and additional impervious space. It would also provide a permanent physical solution. A majority of the two townhome lots will need to be graded in order to construct the townhome building. A total of 295 caliper inches of significant trees will be removed, requiring replacement of 29.5' or 15 - 2" trees. The City's Natural Resources Coordinator indicated that the trees being removed aze primarily aspen and cottonwoods. Two drainage areas shown along the northern property line of the townhome lots will need to be constructed in accordance with the City Engineer's requirements. The exterior of the townhome will be constructed of vinyl and brick. Additional brick is needed along the sides and back of the building to help break up the plain elevations. Chair Melander asked if the townhome will be a split level or two levels. Michael Falk, representing the applicant, stated that it would be a split level townhome. Commissioner Churchill stated that she is concerned about options for on-site vehicle storage, in particular since the garage is a single car gazage and there are only three additional parking spaces on the lot. Churchill asked about the availability of on-street pazking. Bodmer stated that on street pazking is available. Bodmer commented that she can understand Commissioner Churchill's concern since the units will be 3 bedroom units which could accommodate a larger family. Churchill stated that even with the on street pazking, overnight parking and snow removal must be taken into consideration. Falk stated that he has been meeting with staff working on the plans and addressing their concerns regarding infiltration, trees, channeling of cars, sidewalk connections, access, and exterior elevations. Commissioner Melander asked if an additional surface lot could be created as a result of channeling. Falk responded that he thinks it could. Commissioner Diekmann asked about the amount of impervious surface. Bodmer responded that in the multiple family residential zoning district, there is not a maximum impervious surface but rather a maximum building azea. Bodmer stated drat the infilh-atio.. area wculd have to be designed to accommodate it. Chair Melander asked if anyone from the public would like to address the Commission, and if so, they may do so now. Tere Michels, 7430 Germane Trail, stated that she lives in a townhouse unit located just north of the store. Michels wanted to know if the existing Cedar Brook Market will be changed. Bodmer reported that she has heard of no plans to change the store. Falk added that the lot request to subdivide the townhouse lot into two lots was done in case the owner decided to sell at a later date. Commissioner Melander closed the public hearing with the standard comments. Bodmer stated that staff will continue to work with the applicant to address the concerns brought forth tonight. 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. "PD-341" Amendment -Consider an Amendment to the Maximum Building Height in Zone 4A of the Planned Development 341 Tabled at the request of the petitioner. B. Wal-Mart CUP Amendments -Consider Amendments to the Existing Temporary Trailer Storage, Outdoor Garden Display and Sales, and Propane Tank Display and Sales Area Conditional Use Permits Tabled at the request of the petitioner. C. Wal-Mart -Consider Amendment to an Existing Conditional Use Permit to Allow for the Relocation of the Cardboard Bale and Pallet Storage Area, and Site Plan/Building Permit Authorization to Allow for the Construction of 72,786 sq. ft. Addition to an Existing 129, 958 sq. ft. Retail Store Tabled at the request of the petitioner. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Schedule for 2007 Acting Community Development Director Tom Lovelace presented a draft calendar for the 2007 Planning Commission meeting dates and the associated application deadlines. As has been in past practice, only one meeting is scheduled for the month of July. Staff selected the third Wednesday of July (July 18, 2007). Lovelace stated that the meeting tentatively scheduled for November 21 is the day before Thanksgiving. If the Commission decides not to meet that day, staff is ..,.,.,.......,riding that o:1y on ., .....et' :g beheld ir. November and have suggested November 14. The consensus of the Commission was to not meet November 21 and follow staff s recommendation to meet November 14. MOTION: Commissioner Churchill moved, seconded by Blundetto, to approve the Planning Commission 2007 Meeting Calendaz. The motion carried 6-0. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Churchill moved, seconded by Blundetto, to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m.