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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 19, 2005 Page 10 1 was important to live in the gateway of a community. He stated that the longer he lives 2 there, the less he feels this way. He stated that he is not happy with this project or the 3 way it was executed. He urged the Commission and the applicant to slow down and 4 move forward with caution, to keep in mind that this is the gateway and they are 5 bumping up against residential areas. He asked that they keep the liquor operation, 6 signage and lighting as top considerations. He stated that this is a schlock for the 7 gateway entrance and is inappropriate. He would like to review the calculations used 8 for the parking area; would like to see the building staked out to see how close it is to 9 the sidewalks and residential areas; would like to know who the operator of restaurant 10 is and how they plan to run the business; would like to know more about the landscape 11 and signage; and expressed concerns that this project would negatively impact the 12 property values and taxes. 13 14 Robert Foster, City Resident and Attorney, stated that he represents the restaurant and 15 shopping center. He stated that he respectfully disagrees with Mr. Cavanaugh noting 16 that prior usage in this area was a very large bar, a part-time restaurant along with the 17 Fire Station. He stated that he would like to suggest to the Commissioners that the 18 proposed usage for this space is dramatically better than before. He referenced the 19 restaurant stating that originally it was approved for a 6000 square foot restaurant and 20 now are discussing a coffee shop, with significantly less traffic; a 3500 square foot end 21 cap restaurant noting that the proposed usage, as suggested by the developer, is 22 substantially better than what was originally approved. He noted that the current 23 suggestions would greatly improve the traffic flow and appearance. 24 25 IX. PUBLIC INPUT 26 None 27 28 X. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION. 29 10.1 2005 Proposed Planning and Zoning Ordinance Amendments 30 31 Chair Stromgren reviewed his list of suggestions with the Commission. 32 33 Commissioner D. Jensen referenced Item 3 stating that this is a good start for corner 34 visibility and triangles as it would help determine how the setbacks could work and it 35 would address the visibility issues. He stated that is only concern is when a decision is 36 made against an applicant because their home would fall out of line with the view of the 37 other homes in the area. He stated that improvements to a home should not be denied 38 just because the two adjacent structures did not do improvements. He stated that they 39 should help to set an example to lead versus follow. He referenced accessory units 40 stating that this could become an issue as the population ages. He stated that he 41 would prefer not o treat this issue through a city code and suggested considering a 42 CUP condition. He referenced Item 6, native plantings, stating that this could be a 43 sensitive concern and suggested writing something into the code that would allow an 44 individual to work with prairie plantings if they have a plan or design with the appropriate 45 planting as it could save resources with respect to watering and fertilization. 46