HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-21 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptPlannin Commission Minutes
Februar 21 2002
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B. Re-Opened - Wal-green's Phar To consider re for conditional use
permit, variance a-nd site plan review for construction of a Wal Pharmac at
6061 Os Ave. N.
Communit Development Director Danielson provided a brief summar of the
applicant's chan to the ori site plan as previousl recommended for approval b
the Plannin Commission.
Cit Planner Licht provided a review of the Planner's anal and report re the
project, notin that as a result of the chan a variance is no lon necessar He
discussed areas of concern and identified conditions.
The applicant, John Kohler, addressed the Commission, distributed photos of the
proposed structure and site, and walked throu the desi chan explainin the
reasonin behind the chan made and stated that the re for a variance was
now withdrawn.
Vice Chair Dw opened the hearin for public comment at 7:20 p.m.
Vice Chair Dw noted written public comment received from Jeanne Anderson for the
record. There bein no other visitors to the public hearin Commissioner Runk,
seconded b Commissioner Powell, moved to close the public hearin at 7:22 p.m.
Carried 4-0.
Discussion commenced between the commission, the applicant, cit staff, and cit
consultants as to the number and location of access points to the business, li
fixture desi and placement, and g lare from vehicle head-lamps as the move throu
the parkin area.
Additional discussion commenced amon the commission, cit staff and consultants as
to the conditions listed within the Planner's report.
Commissioner Runk, seconded b Commissioner Powell, moved to recommend that the
Cit Council approve the applicant's re for conditional use permit and site plan
review for construction of a Wal Pharmac at 6061 Os Ave. N., subject to
the followin conditions:
1. Access permits from Washin Count are re for Os Avenue.
2. Access onto ►0th Street is sub to the conditions imposed b MnDOT, includin
the applicant closin 60th Street west of the access to their propert as shown on
the submitted plans.
3. The applicant must provide a trail casement alon Os Avenue and install a
concrete sidewalk or bituminous trail. The applicant should work with
Washin Count because part of the sidewalk ma need to be within the ri
of-wa
4. The project is subject to review and approval b the Middle St. Croix Watershed
Mana Or
5. Gradin draina and utilit easements are subject to the approval of the Cit
Engineer,
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6. The proposed retaining wall must be designed by an engineer and is subject to
review and approval of the City Engineer.
7. The landscaping at the base of the retaining wall must be maintained by
walgreen's even though it is at a lower elevation than the rest of the property.
8. The landscape plan must include the following revisions: a slight adjustment of
landscaping along the west property line if necessary to allover space for a sidewalk,
planters at the building entrance, landscaping on the north property line if the
access in Exhibit L of the City Planners report, dated February 15, 2002, is
approved by the City and Washington County. The landscape plan is subject to
City Arborist review and approval.
9. The submitted tree replacement plan is subject to City Arborist review and
approval.
1.0. A deed restriction must be put in place stating that a change in use of the property
requires City review and approval and the use must comply with the City parking
standards in place at the time the use changes.
11. Snow must either be stored within the green space of the site or removed from the
property.
12. Pilasters must be added to the north and east sides of the building.
13. The lighting plan must be revised to comply with the City's foot -- candle
requirements. The maximum height of the light fixture is 25 feet. The style of the
light fixtures must be bronze, shoebox, fullr -cut -off, and 90-- degree angle. The
proposed fixtures are not acceptable. No spotlights or neon lighting is allowed.
Signage lighting must not have exterior lighting.
14. The electronic reader board is not allowed to have colored, flashing or intermittent
lights or animation, and the message must not change more often than every six
hours.
15. Project approval will become null and void after 18 months unless the property
p y
owner has substantially started construction.
Carried 4 -0.
C. Stillwater Area High School - Stadium I rovem.ents: To consider a request for
conditional use permit amendment and variance for accessory building/ structures
for stadium improvements at Stillwater Area High School at 5701 Stillwater Blvd.
N.
City Planner Licht provided an overview of the applicant's request, noting City
ordinance requirements and prior requests for approvals. Commission discussion
commenced with staff and consultants regarding various criteria and conditions noted
within the report.