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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-08-14 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursda Au 14, 2003 Call To Order: Chair Dw called the meetin to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Oswald, Runk and Powell. Cit Administrator J ohnson, Cit Planner Richards and Commission Liaison McComber. Absent: Commissioner Li1 Public Heari C. Kohl's PLED — General Plan: To consider a re q uest for planned unit development: g eneral plan for construction of a Kohl's department store and four retail tenant spaces and rezonin from 0, Open Space to B-2, General Business, located East of Menard's at 60th St. N. Cit Planner Richards reviewed his report, provided an issue anal and discussed the conditions within his -report for the -re The Commission is bein asked to consider approval sub to the conditions within the plannin report. Brief discussion ensued as to si parkin and possibilities of a bus stop/unloadin area. Chair Dw opened the hearin for public comment. J a y Scott of North American Properties introduced himself as the project developer for the proposed pro Mr. Scott shared a materials board with the Commission and addressed the sub of a transit hub. Mr. Scott stated that the g enerall y do not plan a transit hub as part of a pro but have coordinated such stops with the transit authorit at other locations. He stated that he would be willin to follow throu with a communication to this end if desired. He addressed Commission q uest-ions and discussed 58ffi Street truck traffic, access to the site off of 581h St. and trail access to the retail center. Vice Chair Runk, seconded b Chair Dw moved to close the public hearin Carried 4-0. Discussion ensued as to plannin report conditions, pedestrian travel and safet to retail center area and across from 58thSt. The Commission stated that the would like to see staff work with the applicant on this and noted that the endorse lookin at a Norell Ave. access as opposed to Krue Lane. Chair Dw seconded b Commissioner Oswald, moved to recommend Cit Council approval of re for final plat and rezonin to B-2, sub to the amended conditions of the Au 7, 2003 Plannin Report, specificall A. Approval of the rezonin of the sub propert from 0, Open Space Conservation to B-2, General Business District. B. Approval of the "Shoppes of soak Park Hei final plat subject to the followin conditions: I. The Cit approve the PUD General Plan. 2. The Cit En Cit Attorne and MnDot find the final plat to be acceptable. Planning Commission Minutes August 14, 2003 Page 2 of 7 3. An access easement be acquired from the City to accommodate the proposed northerly Norell Avenue access to the property. C. Approval of the PUD General Plan subject to the following conditions: 1. The City approve the rezoning of the property to a B -2, General Business designation with a planned unit development overlay. 2. The City approve the proposed final plat. 3. The submitted traffic analysis is found to be acceptable by the City Engineer. 4. The six handicap stalls located along the east /west drive aisle directly north of the building be relocated to the interior of the parking lot. 5. A snow storage plan shall be submitted for City staff review and approval. 6. The grading and drainage plan shall be subject to review and approval of the Browns Creek Watershed District and the City Engineer. All required storm water improvements and/or payments shall be outlined in the development contract. 7. The utility plan is subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. S. The Parks Commission provide comment on the need for additional trails and sidewalks within the right—of-way of Krueger Lane and marked crosswalks on 58 11, Street at Krueger Lane. If a sidewalk is required by the City, it shall be constructed at the applicant's expense and subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 9. The applicant provide color building elevations and building material samples for Planning Commission and City Council review and approval. 10. The grading and placement of a retaining wall adjacent to the transmission line towers shall be subject to written approval of Xcel Energy. 11. City staff and the applicant shall determine if the truck access to 58 Street North shall be removed. 12. Seasonal planters be provided directly north of the four retail stores within the sidewalk area. 13. A landscape planter containing decorative shrubbery and /or flower materials be provided at the base of the proposed freestanding sign. 14. The landscape plan be subject to review and approval by the City Arborist. 15. Trash handling locations shall be indicated on the site plan. Trash receptacles shall be located within enclosures and not be visible to surrounding public streets subject to review and approval of City staff. Planning Commission Minutes August 14, 2003 Page 3 of 7 16. Outside storage on the property (including trailers) shall be prohibited. 17. All wall signs not exceed 15 percent of the area of an applicable facade or 300 square feet in size. 15. The proposed freestanding sign be reduced in size from 150 to 100 square feet. 19. The Cite finds the percentage of glass illustrated upon the proposed building elevations (approximately 9 percent) to be acceptable. 20. The future Kohl's expansion of 19,200 square feet is found to be acceptable with this approval. The expansion plans shall be submitted to City staff for review and approval subject to compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and this general plan approval. 21. The applicant enter into a development contract with the City subject to review and approval of the City Attorney and City Council All cross easements and other easement documents requited for this development shall be subject to review and approval of the City Attorney. Carried 4 -0. Adi ournment Commissioner Powell by Commissioner 0 swald, moved to adjourn at 5:35 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Respectfully submitted, Julie A. Hultman Community Development .Approved by the Planning ComiT. ission: 09-11 -03. Carried 3 -0