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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-14 PC Minutes ExcerptPlannin Commission Minutes November 14, 2002 Pa 4 of 6 9. Elevations for the trash enclosure with materials specifics shall be submitted for Cit staff review and approval. Enclosure materials shall be consistent with the J. principal buildin materials. Carried 2-1, Commissioner Powell opposed. 4. AIG: To consider a re for planned unit development: concept plan for commercial construction south of 60thSt., west of Oak Ave., and east of Applebee's, located within the Central Business District. Cit Planner Richards provided an overview of the proposed Kohl's and associated retail entities project and noted various issues associated with the re Actin Chair Runk opened the hearin for public comment. Lar Langhor - AIG Properties provided a brief histor of AIG's experience in commercial retail development and summarized the challen presented b this project and its location. He noted that, assumin approval, construction would commence September 2003 and the store would open October 2004. Tom Raduenz - REI discussed some of the specifics of the project, the site plan, plans of construction and what could be expected if approved. Mr. Raduenz addressed q uestions presented to him durin his presentation. Terry Poirier - 5636 Perkins Ave. N. stated that he has been part of the committee that has been discussin future chan to Hw 36 and expressed his concern about future chan of the service roads and access alon Hw 36 and how this plan would fit with an chan It was noted that MnDOT has not y et determined specific chan Commissioner Powell, seconded b Commissioner Li1je moved to close the public hearin Carried 3-0. Cit Planner Richards provided additional comment and review of the over parkin on the lot and distributed and reviewed a list of preliminar conditions for the Commission to consider. Discussion ensued as to the potential roadwa chan conditions of approval and time frame for process. Commissioner Powell, seconded b Commissioner Li1je moved to recommend Cit Council approval, subject to the followin conditions: 1. The Cit finds the proposed concept plan, buildin and parkin arran to be acceptable. 2. The Cit reco the site plan's failure to compl with the CBD Desi Guidelines and determine an appropriate means to address such condition (i.e., Guideline amendment to exclude the subject propert or repeal of the Guidelines). Planning Commission Minutes November 14, 2002 Page 5 of 5 3. Novak Ave. be extended southward along the sites eastern boundary to 58th Street. 4. Norwich Ave. be extended southward to provide public street access to proposed outlot 2. 5. street right-of-way, which underlies the project and will not be used for public streets shall be formally vacated with the understanding that the applicant shall compensate the City for such vacation, the terms of which shall be specified in a forthcoming development agreement. 6. Two easterly access points to Wal-Mart to be provided from extended Norwich. Ave. 7. A traffic study identifying the amount of traffic generated by the proposed use as well as traffic capacity of the area street network be completed subject to review by the City Engineer. 3. At least 40 stalls of the proposed 1,014 parking stalls on the concept plan shall be shown as proof of parking and constructed as green space and trails. 9. Recognizing the site's excessive parking supply, the proposed east /west trailway be enhanced to lie within an expanded and landscaped greenway corridor. 10. Valley Senior Services Alliance (VSSA) grant off -site ponding for the project. if VSSA does not grant such ponding allowance, the concept plan shall be resubmitted with required on -site ponding areas. 11. A utility plan be submitted subj ect to review and approval by the City Engineer. As part of such plan., the developer shall be responsible for the following: a. Burying the existing poorer line along Highway 36 (at the developer's expense). b. Verifying utility locations. 12. Sidewalks/ trails shall be provided in the following areas: a. Along at least one side of Norwich Ave., continue to 58th St. b. Along at least one side of Novak Ave. C. within the east /crest greenway corridor between the Kohl's store and outlot building. Carried 3r-0. 4. Continued — 401 ordinance Amendment: To consider amendment to City of oak Park Heights ordinance 401 as it pertains to signage. City Planner Richards provided a brief history of the proposed amendment and reviewed charges made to the proposed amendment. Acting Chair Runk opened the hearing for public comment.