HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-08 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday,July 8,2021
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:
Vice Chair White called the meeting to order @ 6:02 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Husby, Van Denburgh, VanDyke and White; City Administrator
Johnson, City Planner Richards, and City Councilmember Liaison Representative Liljegren.
Absent: Commissioner Freeman.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Van Denburgh, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke, moved to approve the
Agenda as presented. Carried 4-0.
III. Approval of May 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Husby, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke, moved to approve the Minutes
as presented. Carried 4-0.
IV. Department/Commission Liaison/ Other Reports: City Administrator Johnson noted the
spotting of black bears and signs being posted in that regard.
V. Visitors/Public Comment: None.
VI. Public Hearings:
A. WINN PUD Amendment: Review and consider a request for a Planned Unit
Development Amendment to allow an 18,952 square foot building expansion at 5650
Memorial Ave.,N.
City Planner Richards reviewed the June 30, 2021 Planning Report to the request to
allow expansion of the building at 5650 Memorial Ave. N. for STO Prefab Panel
operations by Zintl Inc. Richards provided an issue analysis and discussed the same,
noting that staff recommended approval, subject to conditions and reviewed those.
Discussion was had as to landscaping and tree replacements requirements and that
process as well as the anticipated volume of new traffic for new staffing and business
operations to the area.
Vice Chair White opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. and invited public comment.
There being none, Commissioner VanDyke, seconded by Commissioner
Van Denburgh, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4-0.
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Brief discussion ensued clarifying that the site plan provided showed the expansion in
relation to the wetland area. The applicant, Will Zintl addressed questions as to
trash/recycling collection plan and traffic flow through the site with the expanded
business operation. Mr. Zintl noted that he has conducted a tree inventory and will be
working with City Arborist Danielson with regard to landscaping and tree replacement.
Commissioner Van Denburgh, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke, moved to
recommend City Council approval of the request subject to the amended conditions of
the June 30, 2021 Planning Report, specifically, that:
1. All light fixtures shall be full cut off and be consistent with Section 401.15.B.7
of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements.
2. All exterior mechanical equipment, either on the roof or ground mounted will
need to be screened in accordance with Section 401.15.E.10.e of the Zoning
Ordinance.
3. The Planning Commission was favorable to the building material and color
selection.
4. The Applicant shall provide an inventory of the trees to be removed. All tree
removal and replacement plans shall be subject to review and approval of the
City Arborist.
5. The access plans and fire hydrant locations are subject to review and approval of
the Fire Marshal.
6. No materials or storage of completed inventory shall be stored outside of the
building.
7. All conditions of the PUD Approvals granted for the subject site shall remain in
effect and shall be enforced.
Carried 4- 0.
VII. New Business: None.
VIII. Old Business: None.
IX. Informational:
A. Upcoming Meetings: Meeting schedule reviewed.
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B. Council Representative:
• Wednesday, July 21, 2021 —Commissioner Husby
• Tuesday,August 24, 2021 —Commissioner White
X. Adjourn: Commissioner Husby, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke,moved
to adjourn at 6:28 p.m. Carried 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Hultman
Planning& Code Enforcement
Approved by the Planning Commission:09-09-2021 /5-0