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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-14 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptActing Chair Runk opened the hearing for public comment. Planning Commission Minutes November 14, 2002 Page 3 of 6 3. Denny Hecker: To consider requests for site plan review, conditional use permit and variance to setback requirements for property located at 5980 Neal Ave. N. City Planner Richards provided an overview of the project, its history and reviewed the planning report for the request for a truck and conversion van sales lot and 5,000 square foot building. There being no comment from the audience, Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 3-0. Discussion ensued as to specific use of the site for sales only, signage visibility of surrounding retail uses and building color scheme. Bill Rambo - Denny Hecker Group addressed questions from the Commission and noted that the vehicles to the lot would be coming from the Stillwater Ford location, described how the proposed building was placed and what affect placement would have to existing retail signage in the area, and discussed color scheme and material composition being considered for the site. Commissioner Liljegren, seconded by Acting Chair Runk, moved to recommend City Council approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. An access permit from MnDOT is required for the access onto Neal Ave. N. 2. Employees of Stillwater Ford shall park on the Stillwater Ford property. Twenty- three stalls shall be dedicated to customer and employee parking on the subject site. Required parking stalls shall not be used for display, storage or sales. 3. Parking stalls are required to be at least 20 feet long with drive aisles that are at least 24 feet wide. A revised site plan, subject to City staff review and approval is required. 4. Revised grading, drainage, and utility plans shall be submitted and are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and applicable watershed district. 5. A revised landscape plan must be submitted and is subject to review and approval by the City Arborist. 6. A revised north building elevation that includes vertical design features to break up the expanse of wall shall be provided for City staff review and approval. 7. Building material colors shall be provided for City staff and City Council review and approval. Colors shall be primarily warm tones. 8. A revised lighting plan that complies with the City's foot-candle requirements shall be submitted for City staff review and approval. The fixtures shall be full cut off. Planning Commission Minutes November 14, 2002 Page 4 of 6 9. Elevations for the trash enclosure with materials specifics shall be submitted for City staff review and approval. Enclosure materials shall be consistent with the principal building materials. Carried 2-1, Commissioner Powell opposed. 4. AIG: To consider a request for planned unit development: concept plan for commercial construction south of 60th St., west of Oakgreen Ave., and east of Applebee's, located within the Central Business District. City Planner Richards provided an overview of the proposed Kohl's and associated retail entities project and noted various issues associated with the request. Acting Chair Runk opened the hearing for public comment. Larry Langhor AIG Properties provided a brief history of AIG's experience in commercial retail development and summarized the challenges presented by this project and its location. He noted that, assuming 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 questions presented to him during his presentation. Terry Poirier 5636 Perkins Ave. N. stated that he has been part of the committee that has been discussing future changes to Hwy. 36 and expressed his concern about future changes of the service roads and access along Hwy. 36 and how this plan would fit with any changes. It was noted that MnDOT has not yet determined specific changes. Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 3-0. City Planner Richards provided additional comment and review of the over parking on the lot and distributed and reviewed a list of preliminary conditions for the Commission to consider. Discussion ensued as to the potential roadway changes, conditions of approval and time frame for process. Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to recommend City Council approval, subject to the following conditions: The City finds the proposed concept plan, building and parking arrangements to be acceptable. 2. The City recognize the site plan's failure to comply with the CBD Design Guidelines and determine an appropriate means to address such condition (i.e., Guideline amendment to exclude the subject property or repeal of the Guidelines).