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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-07-11 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursda Jul 11, 2002 Call To Order: Chair Vo called the meetin to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Dw Li1je Powell, and Runk Communit Development Director Danielson, Cit Planner Richards, and Council Liaison McComber. Appro of A Commissioner Runk, seconded b Commissioner Powell, moved to approve the A as presented. Carried 5-0. Approve Plannin Commission Minutes: Commissioner Li1 seconded b Commissioner Runk, moved to approve the minutes of June 13, 2002 as presented. Carried 5-0. &-- * Department /Commission Liaison Re t.., 1. H 36 Partnership S : Mar McComber reported that the partnership committee has been discussin aspects of Hw 36 and 'interchan desi options. The next meetin of the Hw 36 Partnership Stud will be in September. 2. 9 ther Commission I Liaison Reports None. Visitors/Public Comment: None. Public Hearin A. Steve _&jL Thron: To consider a re for variance for construction of g ara g es for an apartment buildin at 14386 58thSt. N. Cit Planner Richards provided an overview of the applicant's re and a summar of his report re the same. Chair Vo opened the hearin for public comment at 7:08 p.m. Rick Wells - 5887 Olinda Ave. N. q uestioned staff and the commission as to re re accessor buildin He stated that he is concerned about the propert values for his home and other sin homes in the nei Steve Thron addressed the Commission as the applicant and stated that he thou the g ara g es would be a parkin solution. He stated that he had spoken with the nei across the street re the proposed g ara g es and received the impression that she thou it was a g ood idea. He indicated that he did feel 'it was not fair for them to be at fault for the wa the buildin was ori constructed. Commissioner Dw seconded b Commissioner Li1je moved to close the public hearin Carried 5-0. Planning Commission Minutes July 11, 2002 Page 2 of 6 Discussion ensued as to the size of the site, variance requirements for nonconforming lots, potential affect to property values, the desire to see the applicant work toward a better suited plaza for garage space and for increased neighborhood comment. The applicant stated that he was open to any suggestions for ghat may be workable. Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Lilj egren., moved to continue the public hearing until August 8th. carried 5 -0. B. WA'TE Enterprises: To consider request for am endment to planned unit development for construction of a new building, on Memorial Ave. N. City Planner Richards provided an overview of the applicant's request for planned unit development am endment, for construction of one 9,600 square foot building of the same styling as the neighboring buildings. Richards reviewed his report regarding the same, noting that approval was being recommended, subject to conditions. Chair Vogt opened the hearing for public comment at 7:08 p.m. Council Liaison. McComber rioted that correspondence was received by neighboring resident, Carol Palm guist addressing her concern of truck noise during early morning and later evening hours. Will Zin.tl addressed the Commission as the applicant, WATE Enterprises. He stated that the proposed building is identical to the building at 5660 Memorial Ave. N., other than the striping and detail colors. He stated that he addressed the need for a turn around with the Fire Chief, who indicated that it would not be necessary. He added that the Fire Chief would be preparing a written statement for staff. Mr. Zintl discussed several other issues of the Planner's report with the Commission and staff. He stated that he works hard to be a good neighbor and will work with the City on any areas needed and asked. Council Liaison McComber to please have Carol Palmquist contact him regarding her concerns and he will work with her to find a resolution to the best of his ability. Commissioner Runk, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to close the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Brief discussion ensued as the proposed building, traffic of business occupants and the conditions within the Planner's report. Chair Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to recommend approval of the amended planned unit development to include the proposed building construction, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall redesign the site plan to allow for a turnaround between the H.S.I. building and the proposed building if required by the Fire Chief and subject to approval of the City Engineer. 2. The landscape plan is subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist.