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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-08 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptIFIllannin Commission Minutes Au 8, 2002 Pa 2 of 7 Rav Marbla, Mailboxes Etc. - 5867 Neal Av e. stated that the back of his business faces 58th St. and the Stillwater Area Hi School. He is concerned about the lack of visibilit for the businesses in this area. He stated that customers find it difficult to locate his business. He expressed that since the Cit allowed the buildin to be constructed, he felt the should provide the means for them to be successful. Commissioner Powell arrived at 7:10 p.m. Chair Vo asked Cit Planner Richards to comment. Richards commented on allowance for multiple si for multi-tenant facilities and indicated that he expected to see more flexible wall si re in the course of the si ordinance discussion. Vo q ueried Mr. Marbla as to the importance of si illumination. Mr. Marbla indicated that he believed it would help them substantiall as would additional si possibilities. Commission discussion ensued re roadwa si corridor si areas, re and examples of similar si in other communities. Commissioner Li1je seconded b Commissioner Vo moved to continue the public hearin to Plannin Commission meetin of September 12, 2002. Carried 5-0. Commissioner Dw seconded b Commissioner Runk, moved to schedule a workshop on the issue for 7:00 p.m., September 5, 2002 at Cit Hall. Carried 5-0. B. Steve & L L y nn Throe: To consider a re for variance for construction of g ara g es, for an apartment buildin at 1438.6 58th St. N. Cit Planner Richards provided an overview of the applicant's re and two new proposals for g ara g e construction. Richards reviewed his report and addresses relevant issues to each of the proposals presented. Chair Vo opened the hearin for public comment at 7:13 p.m. Steve and Ly nn Thron, the applicants, addressed the Commission and presented them with a si petition from the nei supportin their re The stated that the would eliminate the blacktop in front and that the had spoken with a realtor, who lives in the nei who expressed that the g ara g es would likel reduce the number of vehicles outside and that their construction would actuall improve the nei market values. Commissioner Runk, seconded b Commissioner LiIje moved to close the public hearin Carried 5-0. Discussion ensued as to the practicalit of the g ara g es bein constructed, ordinance and hardship re pre-existin situation to the site and the lack of on-street parking. Planning Commission Minutes August 8, 2002 Page 3 of 7 Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Runk, moved to recommend approval of alternate 2 - garage buildings without storage, subject to the following conditions: 1. A landscape plan shall be submitted to the City Arborist for review and approval. 2. The applicant shall verify all easements and receive written approval from Xcel Energy for relocation of the utility pole and construction of the garages as proposed, subject to review and approval of the Building official. 3. The applicant shall submit a plan for removal of a portion of the parking lot on public right-of-way subject to review and approval of the Public works Director. Carried 5-0. C. Continued: akgreen�Village Villas To consider requests for a planned unit development: concept plan and conditional use permit for the construction of a multi- family housing development located north of 58th Street and west of oa.kgreen Avenue. City Planner Richards provided an overview of the applicant's request and reviewed his report regarding the same. Richards and Community Development Director Danielson discussed issues related to roadway Chair Vogt opened the hearing for public comment at 7:55 p.m. Dan Lin.dh - Presbyterian Homes described the general layout of the proposed project of approximately 22--24 units, within five buildings. He discussed the opportunity to provide rental opportunities to the community and what anticipated rental rates could be expected. Mr. Lindh noted that one half of the units will have 2 car garages, that the buildings will be enhanced with brick and face out to maximize setbacks. He stated that they would be willing to construct a fence and that if approved, they would like to begin this fall. Charles Pin le --- 5830 oak een Ave. N. expressed his concern about being assessed for roadway construction as a result of the proposed project. He also questioned whether or not the planned roadway would run underneath the power lines. Pat Estes - 5770 Oak green Ave. N. expressed his concern about the traffic burden upon oakgreen Ave. N. and stated that he didn't feel that it could handle more development. He inquired what happened to consideration for bike paths/walking paths to tie into the rest of the city paths. He asked, that the commission give consideration would give consideration to the residents that are living in the area and hour they are affected prior to approving the request. Patt Harms -- Pon.dview Condominiums stated that she felt that the proposal suggested create too much traffic and that she is concerned about the density of people in relation to traffic, child play areas and pond overflow potential. In short she feels it is simply too much in to small of an area.