HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-07-10 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursda Jul 10, 2003
Call To Order: Chair Dw called the meetin to order at 7:00 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Li1 Oswald, Runk and Powell. Cit Administrator J ohnson, Cit Planner
Richards and Commission Liaison McComber.
Public hearings
D. Shopper of Oak Park Hei To consider re q uest of North American Properties for phase
11 planned unit development concept approval for retail development located East of
Menards.
Cit Planner Richards reviewed his report, provided an issue anal and discussed the conditions
within his report for the re Richards noted the relationship of this application to the Kohl's
application, which was recentl approved.
Chair Dw opened the hearin for public comment.
Steve J ohnson of North American Properties was present and addressed q uestions re
plannin of the area and potential tenant composition of the site.
Discussion ensued as to desi and structural identit for tenants, timin of pro j ect in relation to
Kohl's Fall 2004 openin
There bein no visitors to the public hearin Vice Chair Runk, seconded b Commissioner Lil
moved to close the public hearin Carried 5-0.
Discussion ensued as to landscapin stormwatet draina and holdin pond expansion, discussion
with MnDOT and uncertaint of Hw 36/fronta chan and plannin of project in li of
the same.
Commissioner Powell, seconded b Vice Chair Runk, moved to recommend Cit Council approval
subject to conditions noted within the Jul 2, 2003 Plannin Report, specificall
The Cit finds that the proposed concept plan, buildin and parkin arran to be
g enerall y acceptable.
2. Rezonin of the propert to B-2 with a planned unit development overla would occur
concurrentl with the g eneral plan of development approval.
3. The Cit En shall comment on the traffic anal provided b the applicant. The
traffic circulation plan and -re improvements shall be sub to review and approval of
the Cit En
4. The g radin g and draina plan shall be subject to review and approval of the Browns Creek
Watershed District and the Cit En All re storinwater improvements and/or
pa shall be outlined in the g eneral plan approval and development contract.
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5. 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.
8. The existing lift station access shall be re-oriented to the access road and the curb cut on 60ffi
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 Zit ueger Lane to
58'h 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.
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.
Adiournment Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren , moved to
adjourn at 7:43 p.m. Carried 5 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie A. Hultman
Community Development
Appfoved by the Planning Commission: 05 -14 -03