Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.05.08 PC MinutesMINUTES HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION May 8, 2008 Call to Order Chairman Schumann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: McRoberts, Moore, Rosenquist, Schumann, and Weidt ABSENT: Kleissler ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Bear, Community Development Director Dennis Fields, Community Development Assistant Kendra Lindahl, City Planner Rachel Simone, Associate Planner Approval of Minutes of April 24, 2008 Weidt made motion, Rosenquist seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of April 24, 2008 as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. PUD General Plan for Lake Area Bank McRoberts made a motion, seconded by Moore to take Lake Area Bank off the Table. All Ayes. Motion carried. Planner Kendra Lindahl explained the plan for the 4,900 sq. ft. bank with drive through. It was located on a platted lot in Victor Gardens 4th subdivision in 2004. PUD standards are consistent for this development. She noted that although the architecture does not follow the Victor Gardens French Village theme, the materials and building is a quality design. Kendra explained that the applicant has made changes to the site plan as requested at the previous planning commission meeting; however, there were no changes to the architecture. The site plan revisions included an attached trash enclosure, added parking stall that eliminated the need for a variance, windows on the west side of the building, moved building signage, and additional landscaping that would also screen the mechanical equipment. Kendra explained several options to the Planning Commission and advised them that if they did not see the need to change the architecture then they should delete item 4C from the resolution. Scott Weistling, a member of the design team, commented on the staff report. He stated that his Planning Commission Minutes — April 24, 2008 Page 2 copy did not include a letter from Rottlund Homes, and showed some concerns for the signage criteria. Kendra explained the Rottlund letter to the applicant, and Bryan stated that they could resolve the issues with the signage in a separate submittal. Schumann questioned the location of the landscaping and asked if they would be opposed to plantings on the south side of the lot to screen from Rottlund's townhomes. Scott said that he did not see a problem with adding the additional landscaping in that location. McRoberts questioned why they could not comply with the design standards of Victor Gardens PUD. He asked if it was because they were unable to for a certain reason or if it was because they were unwilling to. Scott replied stating that they in fact did have similar design standards and building materials and that the PUD does not state the term "French Architecture" in the requirements. McRoberts asked staff to clarify the PUD standards and what the applicant could do to comply with the rest of the Victor Garden's existing buildings. Schuman stated that is on the edge of the Victor Gardens PUD and could be a good transition from one architecture style to another. The future architecture styles of the surrounding buildings could be much different. He stated he does not have a problem with the plan proposed. Weidt, Moore, and Rosenquist agreed that it would be a good transition and it is of quality materials. Weidt made a motion, Moore seconded to approve the site plan for Lake Area Bank with the deletion of item 4C of the Resolution. AYES: Rosenquist, Schumann, Moore, Weidt ABSTAIN: McRoberts Motion Carries. Site Plan for DK Dockendorf Associate Planner Rachel Simone explained the proposed site plan located at 13891 Forest Boulevard North. She explained that it would be a retail building for commercial use with possible restaurant tenants. There is an existing building on the site that would be demolished prior to the construction of the new building. She stated that in the event that the Planning Commission approves the site for restaurants then they would have to ask the City Council to amend the text in the ordinance relating to that matter. Staff recommendations included wrapping the building with architecture particularly the north Planning Commission Minutes — April 24, 2008 Page 3 side that is visible to traffic. Schumann questioned the traffic requirements on Hwy 61. Bryan explained the idea of cross traffic between parking lots in place of a frontage road parallel to Hwy 61. Bill Lentsch, the applicant, was present to explain the site further and answer questions. Rosenquist thought that fencing behind the building could help to screen the building from the residential areas and stop unwanted pedestrian traffic. McRoberts said that this was a welcome change to the site but was concerned with the traffic flow between the parking lots, and visibility to traffic heading southbound on Hwy 61. Schumann thought that the visibility was not a very big issue and could work with the traffic coming from the north. Weidt thought that making an additional entrance on the north side of the building would meet architectural recommendations and create two store fronts visible from the road. McRoberts motioned, Weidt seconded, to approve the site plan with revisions to the fencing issues on the east side. All Ayes. Motion carries. McRoberts motioned, Rosenquist Seconded, to recommend to the City Council, authorization to consider amending the zoning text to allow restaurant uses. All Ayes. Motion Carries. Rezoning for Mike Atkinson Associate Planner, Rachel Simone, explained the request of the applicant to rezone his property, located at 14029 Forest Boulevard and 5560 140 Street, from RS to C-1. The purpose for the rezoning was for a wider variety of commercial use. Rachel explained that the applicant meets all criteria for rezoning and staff recommends approval. Schumann opened the public hearing. Schumann closed the public hearing. Schumann states that he sees no problems with the request to rezone the property. Planning Commission Minutes — April 24, 2008 Page 4 We]dt made a motion, Moore seconded, to approve the rezoning. All Ayes. Motion Carries. Adjournment Rosenquist motioned, McRoberts seconded, to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. All Ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Dennis Fields, Secretary Planning Commission