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Home My WebLink About07-10-2003 Minutes` CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, July 10, 2003 Call To Order Chair Dwyer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Liljegren, Oswald, Runk and Powell. City Administrator Johnson, City Planner Richards and Commission Liaison McComber. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 5 -0. Approve Minutes: Vice Chair Runk, seconded by Commissioner Powell, moved to approve the Minutes of June 12, 2003 as amended. Carried 5 -0. Department /Commission Liaison Reports /Other Reports A. Commission Liaison None. B. Other: None. Visitors /Public Comment There were no visitors to the meeting or public comment other than items upon the Agenda, Vice Chair Runk, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren moved to close the visitor /public comment portion of the meeting. Carried 5 -0. Public Hearings A. Midas — Multi- tenant Retail Building To consider requests for site plan review and conditional use permit for a one - story, multi- tenant retail building located between Applebee's and Jerry's Auto Detail at 60` St. N. City Planner Richards provided a brief review of the requests and action taken by the City Council on the June Planning Commission recommendation for denial. Richards suggested that the Commission consider continuing the public hearing to August. There being no visitors to the public hearing Vice Chair Runk, seconded by Chair Dwyer, moved to continue the public hearing to August. Carried 5 -0. B. WATE Enterprises To consider request for planned unit development amendment for design changes to office /warehouse building and parking at 5610 Memorial Ave. N. City Planner Richards reviewed his report, discussing prior approval for planned unit development and the request for changes to design and parking. Richard noted that the proposed plan changes appear to be better suited for the site and the applicants needs. Chair Dwyer opened the hearing for public comment. Applicant, Will Zintl was present and made himself available for questions. There being no visitors to the public hearing Chair Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 5 -0. Planning Commission Minutes July 10, 2003 Page 2 of 5 Commissioner Liljegren, seconded by Commissioner Powell, moved to recommend City Council approval subject to conditions noted within the July 2, 2003 Planning Report, specifically: The access and circulation plan is subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and Fire Chief. 2. The applicant should identify the location of snow storage within the site plan. The four off - street parking stalls located within the loading area be eliminated and the adjacent row of parking (to the northwest) be extended to the southeast. 4. The landscaping plan is subject to review and approval by the City Arborist. The applicant shall pay a tree replacement fee set by the City Arborist. The drainage and grading plan is subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 7. The utility plan is subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and Fire Chief. 8. The location of fire hydrant and sprinkler systems within both buildings shall be subject to review and approval of the Fire Chief and /or Building Official. 9. All site lighting shall be constructed in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance. Carried 5 -0. C. Stillwater Area High School To consider request of ISD #834 for conditional use permit amendment allowing bleachers to be installed at Stillwater Area High School softball field and tennis court locations at 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. City Planner Richards reviewed his report, provided an issue analysis and discussed the conditions within his report for the request. Chair Dwyer opened the hearing for public comment. Mike Braebender, representing ISD #834 and Stillwater Area High School was present and made himself available for questions, wherein he noted that the color scheme of the bleachers was not planned to follow that of the stadium. There being no visitors to the public hearing Vice Chair Runk, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 5 -0. Planning Commission Minutes Jul io, 2003 Page 3 of 5 Vice Chair Runk, seconded by Commissioner Powell, moved to recommend City Council approval subject to conditions noted within the July 2, 2003 Planning Report, specifically: The bleachers shall be constructed in compliance with the Minnesota Bleacher Safety Act and the Building Code, subject to approval of the Building Official. The bleachers as proposed shall be completed by December 31, 2006. The City Arborist shall comment on the need for shade trees adjacent to each of the bleacher locations. Carried 5 -0. D. Shoppes of Oak Park Heights To consider request of North American Properties for phase II planned unit development concept approval for retail development located East of Menards. City Planner Richards reviewed his report, provided an issue analysis and discussed the conditions within his report for the request. Richards noted the relationship of this application to the Kohl's application, which was recently approved. Chair Dwyer opened the hearing for public comment. Steve Johnson of North American Properties was present and addressed questions regarding planning of the area and potential tenant composition of the site. Discussion ensued as to design and structural identity for tenants, timing of project in relation to Kohl's Fall 2004 opening. There being no visitors to the public hearing Vice Chair Runk, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 5 -0. Discussion ensued as to landscaping, stormwater drainage and holding pond expansion, discussion with MnDOT and uncertainty of Hwy. 36 /frontage road changes and planning of project in light of the same. Commissioner Powell, seconded by Vice Chair Runk, moved to recommend City Council approval subject to conditions noted within the July 2, 2003 Planning Report, specifically: The City finds that the proposed concept plan, building and parking arrangement to be generally acceptable. Rezoning of the property to B -2 with a planned unit development overlay would occur concurrently with the general plan of development approval. Planning Commission Minutes July 10, 2003 Page 4 of 5 The City Engineer shall comment on the traffic analysis provided by the applicant. The traffic circulation plan and required improvements shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 4. The grading and drainage plan shall be subject to review and approval of the Browns Creek Watershed District and the City Engineer. All required stormwater improvements and /or payments shall be outlined in the general plan approval and development contract. The Zoning Ordinance parking requirement of six parking spaces per 1,000 square feet may be varied for this development as part of the general plan of development approvals. Applicant shall work with City staff to determine appropriate ratio for the development. Parking stalls that are in excess of the requirements for this development may be shown on the site plan as proof of parking and landscaped appropriately. 6. The general plan shall include expanded parking stall end landscaping and green areas to replace excess parking stalls. 7. The exit at the drive through lane for the fast food should be reviewed for vehicle turning movements subject to approval of the City Engineer. The existing lift station access shall be re- oriented to the access road and the curb cut on 60` Street removed. 9. The trash dumpster located to the south and west of the fast food building shall be relocated adjacent to or within the building. 10. The general plan shall address adequate loading areas for the restaurant buildings. 11. The concept utility plan is subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 12. The Parks Commission shall comment on the need for additional trails and sidewalks on /or adjacent to the subject site. Sidewalk connections along Norell Avenue and Krueger Lane to 58` Street with crosswalks should be considered. 13. The architectural appearance of the structure shall be subject to Design Guidelines review as part of the general plan of development consideration. 14. Detailed plans related to lighting, signage and landscaping shall be subject to review as part of the general plan of development consideration. Planning Commission Minutes July 10, 2003 Page 5 of 5 15. The applicant shall be required to enter into a development agreement with the City subject to review and approval of the City Attorney and City Council. All cross easements and other easement documents required for this development shall be subject to review and approval of the City Attorney. Carried 5 -0. New Business None. Old Business: None. Informational Brief discussion was had as to potential development applications for August. A. Next Meeting :August 14, 2003 - 7:00p.m. B. Council Representative August - Commissioner Liljegren September - Commissioner Powell Adjournment Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren , moved to adjourn at 7:43 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Respectfully submitted, f r Julie A. Hultman Community Development Approved by the Planning Commission: 08 -14 -03