07-11-2002 Planning Comm. Minutes

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nLINU"rla PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 11, 2002 Duray asked about the rooliine. The Deputy Clerk reported that there will be a pitched roof on the new addition to the building. The City and Common Bond are working to identify funding sources for the addition of a pitched room on the existing building. if funding is not identified, then the existing Garden 'terrace building will continue with a flat roof until such time as there is money to add a pitched roof. Brandon Schelling, Maple Lane, asked if there could be some landscaping added to the back of the lot where the new addition will be constructed to soften the impact on the adjacent residential neighborhood. Duray reported that there is currently a line of trees behind the existing Garden Terrace building, and he suggested that this landscaping be extended for the new addition. Duray recommended approval of the Preliminary and final Plat for Garden Terrace subject (o compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in his report dated July 3, 2002, subject to the addition of screening along the bacl: of the property continuing the Tine of screening behind the existing Garden 'T'errace building, and subjecC to Common Bond entering into a covenant agreement requiring compliance with all building code requirements should the common ownership of the building change. Motion seconded by W<~jcil:. Motion carried 6 ~- 0. PRELIMINARY Jim Trossen, 'll ossen Architects, presented the Preliminary and Final Plat & RINAL PLAT- for Tacheny Addition. `frossen noted the plat has changed from what was TACITNY previously presented in that there were initially 9 town otlice units ADDITION proposed and that number has no~~,~ been reduced to 8 units. The reason for the reduction is th<~u they have learned there is 9 '/> feet less property than originally thought, and parking requirements cannot be met for 9 units. Keis pointed out the City Planner's recommendation that a walkway easement be provided along Rice Street. Dan "facheny, property owner, indicated that they have no objection to dedication of a sidewalk easement. The City Planner indicated that there appears to be adequate room between the proposed town ot7ice buildings and the road right-of--way to dedicate a sidewalk easement The width of that easement, however, should be verified ~a~ith the Chy t'ngineer. -~-