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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-2005 MinutesCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 10, 2005 Call To Order Chair Dwyer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Liljegren, Oswald, Runk and Wasescha. City Planner Richards, City Administrator Johnson and Commission Liaison Alternate Doerr. Approval of Agenda: Chair Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Oswald, moved to approve the Agenda, as amended cariyitlg "Goal Setting" under New Business to the April Agenda. Carried 5 -0. Approve Minutes of March 10, 2005: Commission Liaison Alternate Doerr that the Commission had received revised Minutes with minor amendments and review one item of change. Vice Chan- Runk, seconded by Coinnussioner Liljegren, moved to approve the Minutes as amended. Carried 5 -0. Department /Commission Liaison Reports /Other Reports A. Commission Liaison B. St. Croix Crossing Update Commission Liaison Alternate Doerr discussed the process of several bills moving through the political process and reported that that the next Stakeholders Group meeting is anticipated to be held in May. C. Other: Visitors /Public Comment There being no visitors to the meeting other than those present for items upon the published Agenda, Chair Dwyer moved to the Public Hearings portion of the Agenda. Public Hearings A. Ruby Tuesday To consider requests for Variance to Sign age and Design Standards, allowing LED Sign Band placement at Ruby Tuesday restaurant, located at 13375 60th St. N. Chair Dwyer noted that City Staff received a request from the applicant to withdraw the application and that there would not be a public hearing held. B. Pine Grove Gardens To consider requests for Concept & General Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Rezoning from O, Open Space to R -3, Multiple Family Residential for construction of 26 residential units, within five townhome buildings South of Wh St. and East of Oakgreen Ave. N. City Planner Richards noted that the application before the Commission replaces the former Ackerman Estates application, which was withdrawn. Richard stated that it is staff recommendation that the Commission review the application for consideration of land use, zoning issues and the overall concept plan, prior to moving into details for the proposed project. Richards reviewed the March 4, 2005 planning report as to the requests, provided an issue analysis and discussed the same with the Commission. Planning Commission Minutes Marchl0, 2005 Page 2 of 3 Chair Dwyer opened the public hearing, at 7:18 p.m., for comment and invited the applicant and those wishing to speak to the matter to address the Commission. Todd Erickson of Folz Freeman & Erickson Inc. representing the applicant, introduced himself and noted that the proposed plan was prepared with consideration given to the comments made at the earlier hearing for the withdrawn Ackerman Estates proposal. Mr. Erickson reviewed the site plan and discussed issues such as setbacks, buffer area, roadway size and maintenance, parking elements and snow removal/ storage. Mr. Erickson commented on the utility design and the trail placement being brought back into the wooded area at the site. He noted that the storm project is being designed to flow into the Oakgreen regional pond, that the NE corner wetland area of the site will be maintained, that they will be using quality materials and architectural design elements for the construction, and are working to save as many of the existing trees as possible. Discussion ensued among Mr. Erickson and the Commission as to staff recommendation on setbacks, oudot usage, porch elements into common area. Mr. Erickson noted that time is becoming of the essence for his client. Eric Roeske — 5672 Novak .Ave. N : expressed his concern as to traffic density, particularly between 58th St. N. and Hwy. 36, noting that Oakgreen Ave. is not currently safe for pedestrian travel. Mr. Roeske stated that he felt something needed to be done on Oakgreen Ave. for pedestrian traffic and about intersection at Oakgreen Ave. and the frontage road, along Hwy. 36 to make it safer. In light of the uncertainty of the Hwy. 36 and related roadway changes, Mr. Roeske asked that consideration be given to the people who live in the area and the pedestrians using the roadways for travel before making any changes to the area around it which would add to the traffic burden in the area. There being no other visitors to the public hearing, Chair Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to close the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. Carried 5 -0 Commission discussion commenced as to issues such as Oakgreen Ave. ownership, right -of -way setback requirements, Oakgreen Ave. unprovements and manners of roadway improvement funding. Vice Chair Runk, seconded by, Commissioner Oswald, moved to recommend City Council approval of the request for Comprehensive Plan zoning and map change to R -3, Multiple Family Residential, subject to the following conditions: That the Pine Grove Gardens development setbacks comply with those required for the R -3, Multiple Family Residential District are complied with; and 2. That the preJifminaty /final plat for the Pine Grove Gardens development be revised, merging Outlots A & B into one oudot parcel. Carried 5 -0. Planning Cornmission Minutes Marchl0, 2005 Page 3of3 New Business None. Old Business None. Informational A. Next Meeting April 14, 2005 7:00 p.m. — Regular Meeting B. Council Representative March — Commissioner Liljegren April — Commissioner Wasescha Adjournment Vice Chair Runk, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to adjourn at 8:01 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Respectfully submitted, Julie A. Hultman Community Development Approved by the Planning Commission: 04 -14 -05