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Home My WebLink About06-10-2010 Planning Commission Meeting MinutesW-1 URIZ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTEI THURSDAY, JUNE 10 2010 I® Call to Ordei% Commissioner Bye called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present Commissioners Lilj egren and Powell; City Administrator Johnson, City Planner Richards and Commission Liaison Runk. Absent Commissioner LeRoux. IIe A. val of_ Agenda: Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Lilj egren, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 3-0. III® Ad ° ourn to Work . Session - Plannin Commission Vacgne Inte °views Chair Bye adjourned the regular meeting and moved to the work session for the purpose of conducting interviews of applicants interested in appointment to the one vacancy upon the Planning Commission. Iv. Reconvene R War M eetin A. Commission Ap pointment R ecommendatio n - . Discuss and make recommendation of appointment to Commission vacancy for a 3-year terra commencing July, 2010 and culminating May 31, 2013. Chair Bye reconvened the regular meeting, noting that the Commission had been adjourned to a work session for the purpose of interviewing applicants interested in being appointed to the one vacancy upon Planning Commission. Chair Bye, seconded by Commissioner Powell, moved to recommend that the City Council appoint Chuck Dougherty to the Planning Commission for a term commencing in July, 2010 and culminating May 31, 2013. Carried 3 -0. V. Approval of May 13 2010 .mutes Commissioner Li1j egren, seconded by Commissioner Powell, moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Carried 3 - 0. V1. Depa - tment /Council Liaison Repo °ts e City Administrator Johnson provided a brief update on the City Hall project, noting that this was the first meeting of the Planning Commission in the new building. Johnson reported that the demolition of the old building went well and that things continued to move forward, adding that early to raid- August is the target date for re-- establishing the City Hall parking lot. V11. Visitors/Public Comment: None. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 10, 2010 Page 2 of 4 VIII® Public Hear'r��e A. Aldi, Inc. & I & S Group to consider requests for subdivision, preliminary and final plat approval, signage variance, and site plan review related to the construction of an Aldi store located at the SE corner of 60' St. & Nova Scotia Ave. City Planner Diehards reviewed the June 3, 2010 planning report, providing an issue analysis, including design guideline elements as they apply with adopted design guidelines and discussed the same. Chair Bye opened the hearing for public comment and invited the applicant to address the Commission. Andy Brandel of I & S Group introduced himself and Ryan Stemmons, Director of Real Estate for Aldi, noting that he felt City Planner Richards reviewed their plan and requests very thoroughly and that they were available to address any questions the Commission may have. Discussion ensued as to comments regar ding the planning report conditions, architectural elements, landscaping,, cart system, signage, building size and design in relation to existing Minnesota stores, and the building materials planned for use. Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Dili egren moved to close the public hearing. Carried 3 — 0. Commissioner Liljegren, seconded by Commissioner Powell, moved to recommend City Council approve the requests for subdivision preliminary and final plat approval signage variance, and site plan review with the conditions of City Planner Richards June 3, 201 amended to be read as follows: 1. The final plat and development agreement shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and the City .Attorney. 2. The cash park dedication amount shall be calculated by the City and shall be required prior to recording the final plat. 3. The Planning Commission was favorable to the location of and the screening for the loading dock. 4. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 10, 2010 Page 3 of 4 5. All lighting fixtures shall be full cut off and installed in compliance with the lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance. All visible interior lighting shall also be full cut off. 6. The outdoor lighting shall be turned off one hour after closing, except for approved security lighting. 7. The landscape plans are subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 8. The Planning Commission recommends the sign variance for two additional wall signs, each on different facades and not exceeding 22 square feet each. 9. Mechanical equipment that is located on the roof and visible from street level or from neighborhood properties shall be screened with materials that blend harmoniously with the building facade materials. The Planning Commission was favorable to the screening devices. 10. The City does not object to Aldi s plan to install a conduit in the 60 Street Hight of way to facilitate the possible burial of xcel distribution powerlines located adjacent to the site. Installation of the conduit and lines shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. 11. The Planning Commission was favorable to the susta.inability initiatives proposed by the applicant. 12. The Planning Commission recommended that the applicant revise the building elevations to include decorative caps on each of the vertical column details. 13. The Planning Commission was favorable to the building material selection and colors. 14. The Planning Commission recommended the addition of seating areas at the front entrance. 15. The applicant shall provide a plan for the addition of front entrance plantings subject to review and approval of City Staff. 16. A bike rack shall be added at the front entrance of the building. Carrie 3 — 0. Plannin Commission Meetin Minutes June 10, 2010 Pa 4 of 4 Ix. Old Rusinessa None. X. New Business,, None. '1 X10 Informational: Upcomin Commission Meetins: Jul 15, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers) Au 12, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers September 16, 2010 7:00 p.m. ( Council Chambers) Council-Re- resentative: June - Commissioner L11je Jul -- Commissioner B XIL Ad Commissioner Powell, seconded b Chair B moved to adjourn. Carried 3 - 0. Respectfull submitted, J e Hultman Plannin & Code Enforcement Officer Approved b the Plaiiii.in Commission: 07-15-10