12-14-2023 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2023 3 Chair Johnson stated that the proposal is in line with the idea the City has with a boulevard near the street to create more walkability. She asked if the Flameburger building will be brand new. Mr. Keenan explained that they will be repurposing the Yo Pizza building, rehabbing the building so it will feel new. Chair Johnson welcomed input from the public. There were no public comments. Chair Johnson invited the property owner to address the Commission. Tom Duray, property owner, stated that he has acquired these properties over the years with the intent to combine them and develop something that would fit the needs of the community. He believed that this is that project. He provided a brief history on his acquisition of the properties beginning in the 1980s and the tenants that he has had within. He stated that he has been working with Reuter Walton for the past two years and believed that this is a good design that fits the needs of the City. He commented that Flameburger is a popular business and provided details on the land swap process with that business noting that they would completely remodel the interior and exterior of the Yo Pizza building before the restaurant moves to the new location. He recognized that this corner is currently an eyesore and believed that once this project is completed it would be something the community will be proud of. He noted that they will have sidewalk connections along both Rice and Demont in order to promote pedestrian activity. Thorson introduced the following motion: RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AND LOT COMBINATION TO REZONE FROM C-1, GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO C-2, CORRIDOR MIXED DISTRICT The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Buesing. Ayes (7). Nays (0). Motion passed. COMMISSIONER BUSINESS: LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT/MINOR SUBDIVISION – 2750 NOEL DRIVE – CASE #1426 The Community Development Director presented a request for a lot line adjustment to create an additional lot at 2750 Noel Drive. She stated that this would allow a future buyer to build a single-family home on the newly created lot noting that there would be a requirement to demolish the house or renovate the kitchen to comply with the setback and to deed right-of-way for Noel Drive to the City. She believed that the Johnsons have chosen the option to renovate the kitchen in the existing home. She provided additional details on the proposed lot dimensions