09-14-2017 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 Buesing clarified that this is a new interim use pen -nit and not extending an existing one. Mr. Lee Rossow stated that he owns several properties in the industrial park and none of his uses have changed for many years. There were no comments from the public. Schwalbach recommended approval of the five year Interim Use Permit for outdoor storage at 3164 Ryan Lane, with the conditions stated in the Planners report, and a start date of August 25, 2015. Motion seconded by Johnson. Motion carried 6 — 0. PUD AMENDMENT The Associate Planner explained that Hearth Development, owner and FOR INCREASED developer of Cardigan Ridge at 3300 Rice Street, has applied for a Planned SIGNAGE AND A Unit Development (PUD) amendment that would allow permanent signage GAZEBO AT in excess of that allowed by Code, and the addition of an accessory CARDIGAN RIDGE building gazebo to the property. She stated that this property is zoned SENIOR LIVING, PUD, Planned Unit Development, with a guided use of R-3, high density 3300 RICE STREET; residential. She noted that there was no design plan for the gazebo APPLICANT: submitted, so staff will review to ensure that the design and materials will LITTLE CANADA be complimentary with the exterior of the building. She stated that the site SENIOR plan did not show the setback of the accessory building from the pond, so PROPERTIES, staff has requested this information to ensure it complies. The Associate LLC/HEARTH Planner reported that Hearth Development will also be replacing the DEVELOPMENT woodchip path around the pond area with a hard surface to better serve their residents who use wheelchairs and walkers. She noted the applicant is working with the watershed district on these items. The Associate Planner reviewed the signage request, explaining that the property is guided by the R-3, High Density Residential Zoning District, which has signage guidelines, although within a PUD District, there is flexibility to deviate from the zoning code. She stated that the applicant has indicated that although they are a residential property, they also have a commercial component with the need to attract senior residents on a regular basis. The applicant feels this rate of resident turnover brings a uniqueness that warrants the increase in signage. The Associate Planner explained that the applicant is requesting to be allowed two freestanding signs; a monument sign along Rice Street, and a pylon style sign along Country Drive. She stated that they have requested to have the sign area on each sign be 60 square feet rather than the allowed 35 square feet. She noted that no wall signage is being proposed. She explained that the 120 square feet is less than what would be allowed in a commercial district, and even though this property is residential, it is surrounded by commercial -2-