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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-08 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, September 8,2022 Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance: Vice Chair Van Denburgh called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Freeman, Husby, Van Denburgh, and VanDyke; City Administrator Johnson, City Planner Richards, and City Councilmember Liaison Representative Liljegren. Absent: Chair White. II. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Husby, seconded by Commissioner Freeman, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 4-0. III. Approval of August 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes: Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Husby, moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Carried 4-0. IV. Department/Commission Liaison/Other Reports: General update provided as to action taken by City Council as to items from the Planning Commission's August meeting recommendations. V. Visitors/Public Comment: There were no visitors or comments to items not upon the meeting Agenda. VI. Public Hearings: A. Rickie Nelson: Review and consider request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a driveway curb cut greater than 24-feet for the property located 15242 64th St. N. City Planner Richards reviewed the September 1, 2022 Planning Memorandum to the request, provided a brief history to the project site, an issue analysis, noted staff recommendations and discussed the same. Vice-Chair Van Denburgh opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. and invited the applicant to address the Commission. Rickie and Tianna Nelson — 15242 64th St. N., the applicant, clarified for the Commission that the drive area is currently all gravel. They shared and discussed a couple of design options with the Commission for their feedback. Limitations to parking on their street were noted. Andy Rollwagen — 6375 Peacan Ave. N. noted that his property has an island type parking but that if he did not it would probably be 60-feet. He expressed that an island might be a solution and that it is left open, it may never be done and that he does not support a 60-foot opening. Planning Commission Minutes September 8,2022 Page 2 of 3 Tianna Nelson—noted that if they did have an island,it would be 24-feet plus 24-feet, for 48-feet overall that would be requested and that they are not asking for 48-feet. Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke moved to close the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. Carried 4-0. Discussion ensued as to trailer parking options, potential design options to include landscape area, residential areas looking like commercial properties, staff recommendation, intent of ordinance with regard to site use and the property's use bordering on being used commercially, curb cut limitations and changes to number of them requiring a variance, parking pad regulations, boulevard composition and aesthetic balance for consistency with that within the neighborhood. Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke,moved to recommend City Council denial of the request for a 60-foot cub curt and that approval consideration be given for a 30-foot curb cut subject to the conditions of the September 1, 2022 Planning Memorandum as amended, specifically that: 1. The City Engineer will review and approved the drainage for the site and placement of the driveway. 2. The final curb cut, and driveway design shall be subject to approval of City Staff. The curb cut shall be limited to no more than 30-feet in width. 3. An area of boulevard, at least 15-feet wide from the curb of 64th St. N. shall be planted with grass or landscaping (not including gravel, pavers, or other drivable hard surface) and maintained from the west property line to the curb cut. 4. Any other conditions of the Planning Commission, City Council and City Staff. Carried 4-0. B. Sodie's Cigar—The Bainey Group: Review and consider request for Site Plan/Design Guidelines Review with regard to proposed building expansion of Sodie's Cigar, located at 5946 Osgood Ave. N., within Stillwater Crossings. City Planner Richards reviewed the September 1,2022 Planning Report to the request, provided an issue analysis and discussed the same, noting staff recommendation for approval, subject to the conditions noted within the planning report. Vice-Chair Van Denburgh opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. and invited the applicant to address the Commission. There being no public comment,Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Husby,moved to close the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. Carried 4-0. Planning Commission Minutes September 8,2022 Page 3 of 3 Discussion ensued as to the building expanded out to the curb, site traffic, and pedestrian travel safety. Commissioner Husby, seconded by Commissioner Freeman, moved to recommend City Council approval of the request subject to the amended conditions of the September 1, 2022 Planning Report, specifically, that: 1. All lighting 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. The Planning Commission was favorable to the building design and building materials. 3. All mechanical equipment on the roof or on the site shall be fully screened in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 4. All signs shall be designed to comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for size and internal illumination. 5. The Applicant shall install a pedestrian safety device as the south edge of the front sidewalk. Carried 4-0. VII. New Business: None. VIII. Old Business: None. IX. Informational: A. Upcoming Meetings: Noted. B. Council Representative: • Tuesday, September 27, 2022—Commissioner Husby • Tuesday, October 25, 2022—Commissioner Van Denburgh X. Adjourn: Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke,moved to adjourn at 6:53 p.m. Carried 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Jul la Hultman Pl. , ing & Code Enforcement Approved by the Planning Commission: October 13,2022(3-0-1,White abstained).