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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-2000 MinutesCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES • 1 111 Call To Order Chair Hedlund called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Present: Commissioners Beck, Dahlquist and Wasescha. Absent: Commissioner Dwyer. Staff Present: Community Development Director Danielson and City Planner Richards. Approval of A eg nda Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 4 -0. Approval of July 13 2000 Minutes Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Beck, moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Carried 3 -0 -1; Commissioner Wasescha abstained as she was not present at the meeting. Visitors: None Public HearinL-s: A. Stillwater Area High School: Request for Conditional Use Permit allowing a greenhouse. City Planner Richards provided a summary of the applicant's request and highlighted his report regarding the same. Richards noted that the greenhouse was part of the original conditional use permit approval granted in 1991 and again in 1998 by the Planning Commission. He further noted that since construction had not occurred and the conditional use permit expired, the applicant was seeking approval for construction at this time. Chair Hedlund invited discussion from the audience. Mike Braebender of Independent School District #834 introduced himself to the Commission and announced that he was available for any questions they may have. Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4 -0. Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to recommend council approval contingent upon the conditions as noted in the City Planner's report, dated August 3, 2000 as noted: 1). Applicant shall make the City aware of any future plans for lighting the facility on a 24 -hour basis; and 2). The grading and drainage plans for the greenhouse shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Carried 4 -0. Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2000 Page 2 of 3 B. Continued: P- I,_ Public /Institutional District Establishment: City Planner Richards provided an overview of his report and the history of the matter noting types of uses proposed within the district and modifications made to draft based upon feedback from the Planning Commission's July meeting. Chair Hedlund invited discussion on the matter. Commission discussion ensued as to clarification of outdoor screening under conditional uses and changes made to the O, Open Space Conservation Zoning as a result of creation of the P -I, Public/ Institutional District and as to the language of "O, Open Space" to describe the said zoning district. There being no visitors to the public, Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Beck, moved to continue the hearing to September 14, 2000. Carried 4 -0. New Business: A. 6120 Oren A ve._ L.L.C.: Request for Site Plan Review: City Planner Richards provided an overview of his report on the matter, discussing issues of concern and conditions to consider for approval. The applicants were present and questioned the need for curb and gutter, expressing concerns about cost and snow removal. Commission members and staff explained the City's Ordinance for curb and gutter requirements. The applicant requested consideration for a transition period within which to install the curbing and gutters as well as consideration from the City Engineer to permitting surmountable curb, which is already in place along 61St St. Court, N. Commission discussion with the applicants includes such matters as the project nature and cost breakdown as it related to the parking area. The applicant provided the Commission with examples of the materials being used for the addition. Additional discussion included other improvements occurring in the area as related to the curb and gutter requirement, setback requirements and design of the parking area. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Beck, moved to recommend that the City Council approve the site plan for the addition planned at 6120 Oren Ave. N. to accommodate an entry, stairs and storage based on the City Planner's report, dated August 3, 2000 with clarification that surmountable curb is permitted. Said conditions for recommendation are as follows: 1. The site plan is revised to provided all required parking stalls with bituminous surfacing and perimeter concrete curb and gutter. The expanded portions of the parking lot must be in conformance with setback standards. Striping of parking stalls with white or yellow painted lines not less than four inches wide is also required and must be noted and illustrated on the site plan. Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2000 Page 3 of 3 2. Building elevations are revised to note the proposed color of the siding and trim. The proposed colors must be compatible with the existing building. Samples of exterior building materials are submitted for City review and approval. 3. A landscape plan is submitted indicating the size, type and location of all existing and proposed site plantings, subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 4. A lighting plan is submitted indicating the type, location and illumination field of all existing and proposed site lighting, subject to review and approval of City staff. 5. All signage shall comply with the provisions of Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance and criteria of the Design Guidelines. 6. All grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 7. Comments of the Planning Commission, City Council and other City staff. Carried 4 -0. Old Business None. Informational Update A. Party -in- the -Park Community Development Director Danielson reminded the Commission that the party is being held at Brekke Park on Sunday, August 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. She noted that the event was a great opportunity to spend time with the community and that there was more community business participation that ever. She encouraged all of those, who could, to attend. B. Other Community Development Director Danielson updated the Commission as to the construction status of AmericInn Motel and Suites. Adjournment Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dahlquist, moved to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Carried 4 -0. Respectfully submitted, Julie A. Hultman Community Development Secretary Approved by the Planning Commission: September 14, 2000. 4 -0.