02-13-2003 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 13, 2003 buildings. The Planner noted that previous to the Edgewater Townoffice development, and in considering the townoffice use proposed by Blacktern Office Park, the City had reduced parking requirements to accommodate the small office users. When considering the Edgewater Townoffice development, the PUD was used as an overlay to the B-3 Zoning to further restrict the development to office-type uses. The City Planner indicated that Mr. Cole's use is clearly not the classic office-type use; therefore, an amendment to the PUD is necessary in order for the hair replacement business to occupy this space. Knudsen indicated that the primary issue is the amount of parking that will be required to support the hair replacement business. The City Planner agreed, noting that the issue is that a particular use does not overwhelm the parking available, thus having a negative impact on other businesses in the townoffice complex. Duray asked how much parking was available to each townoffice. The City Planner indicated that the entire parking lot is held in common for all the users, however, there are about three spaces per unit. Cole reported that he has a occupies a townoffice unit with a walkout. Only one floor of the unit if finished space. Cole reported that he and his wife are the only employees of the business. He also indicated that he would be providing service to one customer at a time with, at most, another customer waiting. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10 a. m. to 6 p.m. with half days on some Saturdays. Cole again raised the subject of the need for the PUD amendment and the fact that the building permits and occupancy permits for his unit were issued. Roycraft noted that a series of meetings were held on the Edgewater Townoffice development. The PUD was put in place-to-place additional restrictions on the townoffice development, and at no time was there discussion for other than the typical office type uses. Roycraft indicated, however, that he did not see a problem with the hair replacement business locating in the Edgewater Townoffices. Knudsen pointed out that the focus of the Planning Commission is the density of the use. Knudsen asked of Cole had any plans for future expansion of the business that would impact the demand on parking. Cole reported that he purchased the townoffice unit as a real estate investment and not because of plans to expand his business. Cole reported that he preferred to keep his business at the size that he and his wife could run it without the need for employees. -2-