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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-09 PC Minutes Excerpt Plannin Commission Minutes Ma 9, 2002 Pa 2 of 5 Discussion ensued as to the need for a special meetin le aspects involved with the extension re timeliness and g eneral options for proceedin Commissioner Dw expressed his desire to see material, prior to next meetin if si chan to the site plan were made. Chair Vo moved that a Ma 23rd. special meetin not be scheduled and to recommend that the Cit Council approve re for 31 --da extension. Discussion continued as to when information from the applicant would be available to staff for review. Ken Hooge of Sr. Housing Partners addressed the Commission and advised them that the were tr to move the project ahead as rapidl as possible. He noted that chan to the site plan are not drasticall different but noticeabl better in meetin the g oals and g uidelines as established b the Cit of Oak Park Hei He added that a concentrated effort has been made to improve the town-home area, with modifications to buildin desi and confi Chair Vo elected to withdraw his earlier motion as a result of discussion followin the same. Brief discussion ensued as to the timin for coordination of meetin materials submission deadlines, staff review and availabilit for commission distribution. Commissioner Vo seconded b Commissioner Dw moved to recommend that the Cit Council g rant re for 31 -da extension to applicants for Mckean S West, Oak Villa Townhomes, Oak Villa Villas and Oak Villa Apartments applications. Carried 4-0. Commissioner Runk, seconded b Commissioner Dw moved to recommend the schedulin of an additional Plannin Commission for 71-.00 p.m., June 3, 2002 at the Oak Park Hei Cit Council Chamber for continued discussion of the Mckean S West, Oak Villa Townhomes, Oak Villa Villas and Oak Villa Apartments applications. Carried 4-0. Public Hearings: A. Aipplebee's. To consider re for si variance and site plan review for vestibule addition at 13625 both St. N. Cit Planner Richards provided an overview of the applicant's re and a summar of his report re the same. Chair Vo opened the hearin for public comment at 7:35 p.m. 01 Jar Noseworthv - A-P-Plebee's Manager stated that it was the desire to be more convenient that prompted their re He added that the have no problem with meetin the criteria established b Arborist Widin. Planning Commission Minutes May 9, 2002 E Page 3 of 5 Commissioner Runk, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to close the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. Carried 4-0. Commissioner Runk, seconded by Chair Vogt, moved to recommend that the City Council approve the applicant's request for sign variance and site plan review, subject to the conditions within the April 25, 2002 City Planner's report, as follows: 1. one additional wall mounted sign not to exceed 10 square feet and to be allowed on the east elevation of the Applebee's Restaurant. 2. The sign shall be illuminated during regular business hours and must be turned off after 1 :00 a.m. 3. The neon sign shall not flash or rotate in any manner. 4. Landscaping and screening shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist. 5. Any other conditions of the Planning Commission, City Council, and City staff. Carried 4-0. B. 401 Ordinance Amendment*. To consider amendment to City of oak Park Heights Ordinance 401 as it pertains to signage. Chair Vogt summarized the history of the issues. city Planner Richards asked the Commission for direction on how they would like to proceed with public hearing and ordinance draft. Chair Vogt opened the public hearing for comment at 7:42 p.m. There being no visitors for public comment, Commissioner Runk, seconded by commissioner Powell, :moved to continue the public hearing to the next meeting of the Planning Commission. Carried 4-0. City Planner Richards referenced the City of Burnsville sign ordinance, noting that the structure of the ordinance itself was very good, as was many of the ordinance provisions. Chair Vogt asked for comment on the ordinance structure and procedure for moving forward to address the issue of possible amendment. Commission discussion ensued as to proposed changes, desire to see a draft of oak Park Heights ordinance to review, and format style of draft for review. Commissioner Runk, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to request that a draft proposal be prepared for the Commissions review prior to their meeting of June 13, 2002. Carried 4 -0.