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Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, March 28, 2019 Chair Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. PRESENT: Arcand, Derr, Fry, Kleissler, Luchsinger, Mulvihill, Tjernlund. ABSENT: Lessard. STAFF: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of February 28, 2018 Commissioner Arcand made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tjernlund, to approve minutes for the meeting of February 28, 2018. All Ayes. Motion carried. Public Hearing — MWF Properties Request for a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for Rosemary Apartments Juba provided a background on the project proposed by MWF Properties known as Rosemary Apartments. This is an application for a site plan and conditional use permit. The applicant is requesting approval of a three-story, 45 unit, and approximately 80,000 square foot apartment building located north of County Road 8 and west of Everton Avenue. The parcel is 18.15 acres with 4.6 buildable acres and is zoned medium high density. The applicant provided a Concept Plan for the Planning Commission and City Council in summer 2018. The City Council agreed with the approval of the preliminary plat that the proposed lot and building layout, street alignments, and proposed uses functioned properly and fit in with the surrounding areas. Apartments are allowed in the R5 zoning district with a conditional use permit. There are several criteria of approval with a CUP and staff finds that the proposed use is compatible with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the character of the surrounding area, the project keeps the spirit and intent of the ordinance, and the applicant provides adequate screening and buffering from non -compatible uses and public rights-of-way. Staff went on to provide information on the site plan specifications, park dedication, grading and drainage, landscaping, and design guidelines. In conclusion, staff finds that the proposal meets all the requirements necessary for the City to approve a site plan and CUP as outlined in the City Code, provided that the conditions are met in the attached resolution. Juba invited the applicant to come forward and address the Planning Commission Chris Stokka from MWF Properties was present to address the Planning Commission. Commissioner Fry began by asking Stokka about different roofline options on the building and Stokka said that they are looking at other possibilities but are limited due to height restrictions. Tjernlund asked about air conditioning units and their placements. Stokka clarified that they are Magic -Pak systems, which provide energy efficient cooling and heating while remaining flush with the building. Commissioner Derr asked about the lighting plan in the parking lot. Stokka responded that the parking lot will have LED lighting and the light will be contained to the site. Luchsinger then asked if the developer anticipates being able to continue the stone casting along the north side. Stokka responded that although the north side is not highly visible, they will look into adding the extra materials and the cost associated with that.