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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/21/1991PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF APPLE VALLEY August 21, 1991 1. CALL TO ORDER The August 21, 1991 meeting of the Apple Valley Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Alan Felkner. Members Present: Jeannine Churchill, Karen Edgeton, Alan Felkner, Marcia Gowling, and Eugene Kitzman. Members Absent: Joseph Nordlund and James Norris. Staff Present: Meg McMonigal and Richard Kelley. Others Present: See the sign -in sheet. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was amended by withdrawing Item #5B, Conditional Use Permit and Setback Variance for Valley Ford New Car Outdoor Display Pads. The petitioner requested that this item be withdrawn. Item #6A, Sideyard Setback Variance to Galaxie Avenue for New House, was moved to the consent agenda. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 7, 1991 MOTION: A motion was made by Member Edgeton, seconded by Member Churchill, to approve the minutes of August 7, 1991. The motion carried 2 - 0 with three members abstaining. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Member Gowling, seconded by Member Edgeton, to recommend approval of the sideyard setback variance to Galaxie Avenue for a new house located at 7024 Upper 136th Street West as reported in the staff report PC91- 042 -V. The motion carried unanimously. 5. PUBLIC HEARING A. Conditional Use Permit for Cub Foods Major Anchor Sign LOCATION: 15350 Cedar Avenue PETITIONER: Super Value Stores, Inc. STAFF REPORT: By Richard Kelley City Planner, August 21, 1991 Planning Commission Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 2 City Planner Kelley presented the report on the conditional use permit for a major anchor center sign for Cub Foods. He explained where the sign was proposed to be located on Cedar Avenue, and indicated that the City Code requires a public hearing for large anchor signs. He also indicated when the project was approved, the City discussed this type of sign for the project, and indicated that it was preferred over a typical pylon sign. The sign as proposed is very similar to the Target anchor signs. The sign meets the code requirements of being 20' from the right -of -way, 100' from the entry monuments on the Ring Route, and 300' from a similar pylon sign. The sign will be made of the same materials as used on the Cub Foods building; a tan brick with colored bands. There will be space reserved on the sign for the tenants that will be located to the east of Cub Foods. The landscape plan showed low plantings around the base of the sign. The letters on the sign will be internally lit. The only issue the Staff has with the sign is that is 35' rather than the 33' that is the maximum allowed height. Ms. Pat Groeper of Super Value was present at the meeting. She indicated that Cub Foods did not have a problem with reducing the sign 2'. She asked if the Planning Commission had any comments on the design of the metal framework on the top of the sign. The Planning Commissioners indicated that the questions of design were up to Super Value. She indicated that the 2' would likely come out of the middle area at the top of the sign. Member Kitzman indicated that he thinks the sign looks unfinished. Member Gowling asked if there is room on the sign to identify the other tenants. She was told there was. Member Felkner indicated the only concern he has is with being in compliance with the 33' height regulation. Ms. Groeper indicated she wants this sign to look a little bit different than the Target sign. She thinks the basis are consistent enough to seem apart of the Southport Centre project. Chair Felkner asked if anyone from the public had any comments. Mr. Berg, 7711 Whitney Drive, asked about the notification procedure. City Planner Kelley explained the notification procedure. Bonnie Tangas, 7589 Whitney Drive, also asked about the notification procedure. She indicated that she was uncertain as to what the notice was for when she received it. She was also uncertain as to who received the notification. City Planner Kelley gave a copy of the notification list to Ms. Tangas. Chair Felkner closed the public hearing, MOTION: Member Gowling recommended approval of the conditional use permit subject to reducing the height to 33', Member Edgeton seconded. The motion carried 5 - 0. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Transportation Policy Plan Planner McMonigal reviewed the policies contained in the plan and a short discussion ensued. The public hearing for the Transportion Policy will be held on September 4, 1991. Planning Commission Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 3 B. Survey and Analysis section of the Comprehensive Plan Planner McMonigal indicated that at a future meeting this section will be reviewed in light of what it means for our planning efforts in the future. 8. OTHER BUSINESS A. Set Hearing for Joint City /HRA Housing Project and Park and Ride Site The Commission was asked to set a hearing for the first possible date after the information required is available. A motion was made by Member Churchill, seconded by Edgeton. The motion carried unanimously. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: A motion was made by Member Churchill, seconded by Gowling. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.