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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-2003 MinutesCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 18, 2003 Call To Order: Chair Dwyer called the special meeting, for continued discussion of the November 13, 2003 public hearing, to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Vice Chair Runk, Cormnissioners Liljegren, Oswald and Powell. City Administrator Johnson and Commission Liaison McComber. Absent: City Planner Richards. Public HearinLy — Continued Discussion: A. Continued Discussion - Oak Park Marketplace — Planned Unit Development: Concep Plan & Conditional Use Permit To consider a request for planned unit development: concept plan for construction of two fast food restaurant structures for KFC/A &W and Taco Johns /Steak Escape, to be known as Oak Park Marketplace and conditional use permit for curb cut openings and parking. Proposed project located North of TCF Bank at Neal Ave. N. This public hearing was opened for public comment and closed at the initial public hearing on November 13, 2003. Discussion of the request was continued to a special meeting of November 18, 2003 to allow the applicants to address concerns and issues raised by the city planning report and the Planning Comruission_ Chair Dwyer reconvened discussion with the applicants and their architect. Discussion ensued as to the design elements, signage and other issues for the proposed business site. The applicants have proposed the following be done at the specific business sites to bring them into better compliance with the city standards: Taco John & Steak Escape: (1) Ledge rock on side of building and under windows will be added (2) Corner to be all glass. If not possible it should also be ledge rock. I C & A &W : (1) Brick will be placed up to the top of the windows (2) A list of colors is to be provided to the City (3) The checkerboard at A &W will be toned down in color (4) The curb cut at I -FC will be left as shown in the plan and reviewed in 6 months (5) Delivery hours will be during non peak business hours (between 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.). Applicant stated they do not need a permit from the watershed as part of their agreement with Mr. Brackey. The issue of watershed approvals was discussed and they were advised that a letter should be obtained from the watershed and provided to the City. Additionally the applicant stated they have not yet been in contact with MnDOT regarding the land issue should additional parking of proof of parking availability become needed. It is their intention to pursue this. Continued discussion as to building elements and signage requirements was had. Chair Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren moved to recommend City Council approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. The developer must put in place parking and access easements between the two lots Planning Commission Minutes November 18, 2003 Page 2 of 3 2. The developer shall contact MnDOT regarding expansion of the parking lot into the easement area. 3. The delivery of goods shall not take place during peak business hours, subject to City staff review and approval. 4. On the north lot, access to the site and the entrance to the drive through are in the same area. The City will re- evaluate this arrangement after six months from the date of City Council approval If there is a circulation conflict, the developer must amend the situation to a condition satisfactory to the City Engineer. 5. All access and site visibility reconunendations of the City Engineer should be incorporated onto the final site plan. 6. The Planning Commission recommends the following design /building material revisions to the buildings subject to City staff review and approval. The applicant shall provided revised building elevations prior to City Council review of the project. a. KFC /A &W: (1) The checkerboard facade of A & W portion of the building shall be consistent with the elevation plans and building material samples recommended by the Planning Cominission. (2) The parapet, window awnings, and tower roof materials shall be a muted red color as consistent with the building materials sample recommended by the Planning Commission. (3) The building shall not include any blue banding or neon accents. (4) The base material shall be brick, consistent with the building material sample recommended by the Planning Colnlnission. The brick shall extend from the ground level to the top of the window and doorframes. (5) The A & W and KFC signs shall not be internally lit. The signs may be lit from a wall mounted, City approved light fixture. (6) The revised plans, as recommended by the Planning Commission at their November 18, 2003 meeting shall be presented to the City Council for review and approval. b. Taco Johns / Steak Escape: (1) The revised plans, as recommended by the Planning Corrunission at their November 1 S, 2003 meeting shall be presented to the City Council for review and approval. Planning Commission TvIinutes November 18, 2003 Page 3 of 3 Revised sign plans and details must be submitted that are in conformance with Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance. These plans and details are subject to City review and approval. Requirements relate to area, height, number, type, illumination, landscaping, and location. 8. The submitted landscape plan is subject to City Arborist review and approval. The lighting must be revised and a photometric plan must be submitted that complies with Section 401.15.B.7.d. Light standards may not exceed 25 feet from the parking lot surface to the top of the light fixture. All lights, including security lights, must be a hooded or full cut -off design. 10. The color and materials of the proposed trash enclosures shall match the principal building. Revised details must be submitted for City review and approval. 11. Grading, drainage, erosion control, and utility plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. Storm water issues are also subject to review and approval by the applicable watershed authority. 12. Paving and curbing proposed within the drainage and utility easement may be allowed at the developer's risk. 13. Sound levels from ordering and announcement equipment shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.13.11 of the City Zoning Ordinance. 14. A development contract shall be negotiated between the applicant and the City Attorney. Carried 5 -0. Adjournment Commissioner Powell, seconded by Vice Chair Dwyer, moved to adjourn at 8:14 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Respectfully submitted, Julie A. Hultman Community Development Approved by the Planning Conunission: 01- 08 -04. 5 -0