10-10-2013 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 10, 2013 on Class V to get to the paving on 2968 Rice Street. The Planner noted that drive aisles should be paved. Schwalbach noted that providing paved parking on the 2962 property for use by the back building on the 2968 property will eliminate the need to pave a drive aisle from Rice Street to that back building. There was discussion about the bathroom facility that Bordsen is planning to install in the back building at 2968 Rice Street. Bordsen reported that this bathroom would be available for use by the renters of other buildings on the 2968 property as well. There is also an existing bathroom in the house at 2968 Rice. Bordsen stated that he was trying to avoid installing blacktop, but indicated that he could compromise. Duray indicated that if the back parking on 2968 is being accessed from that property, he would like to see the drive aisle on 2968 paved. Bordsen indicated that he will put in some paving, but if he has to pave all parking and drive aisles, he will not buy the property at 2968. I-le indicated that he is putting a lot of money into improvements such as extension of sewer and water to put in a second bathroom. Bordsen indicated that he wanted to minimize the improvements given the properties will redevelop in the future. Murphy suggested that perhaps action should be tabled on the PUD requests until the Commission has a plan showing required parking and paving requirements. She also noted that Bordsen will have to make a decision on whether or not he wants to buy 2968 Rice Street or not. Duray noted that the purchase may be contingent on the terms of the PUD approvals. Bordsen pointed out that he has a definite parking user for 2962 Rice Street. The use of the buildings on 2968 Rice Street has not yet been determined. Bordsen stated that if he has to do a bunch of stuff to 2968, he will not buy the property. Bordsen felt, however, it was preferable to have both lots under one ownership for future redevelopment potential. Schwalbach asked if the Commission could act on the PUD requests subject to Bordsen submitting a more detailed site plan prior to the Council meeting. The Planner agreed that that was an option. Bordsen again stated that if he has to run an asphalt drive all the way back on the 2968 property, he will not buy it. Schwalbach again pointed out that if the required parking spots are paved and there is paved access to them, it will not matter if that parking is on the 2962 or 2968 property. Schwalbach noted, however, that the location of handicapped parking will have to be addressed. -6-