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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-13 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptPlannin Commission Minutes Februar 13, 2003 Pa 2 of 5 Mr. Hoo addressed the conditions noted within the plannin report, notin that most had alread been met or were not of concern in bein met. He discussed several of the conditions in detail and provided the applicant's P erspective to each and stated that the are workin with an appraiser to determine land values and that the hope to have a report with those fi available prior to the Cit Council's Februar meetin Brief discussion ensued as to buildin proximit to existin residential dwellin nei phasin plans and Novak Ave. N. extension. Vice Chair Dw opened the hearin for public comment. There was none. moved Commissioner Runk, seconded b Vice Chair Dw to continue the public hearin to March. Carried 3-0 Cit Planner Richards commenced continued discussion on various issues related to land elevation, parkin roadwa impact, and application status. Be McKean S To consider re of Valle Senior Services Alliance Housin and Communit Services LLC for zonin district amendment and planned unit development: g eneral plan approval for Phase II, Boutwells Landin known as McKean S and located south of Norwich Park-wa N. and east of Nolan Ave. N. Cit Planner Richards provided an overview of thepro and reviewed the plannin report re the same. Richards provided an issue anal and discussed specifics of each and noted the process re for votin on a recommendation for the matter. Vice Chair Dw called a five-minute recess after -which the meetin reconvened with ale Commissioner Lii s arrival and continued with Cit Planner Richard's report and issue anal re the application re Vice Chair Dw opened the hearin for public comment. Ken Hoo VSSA addressed the conditions of the planners report and discussed in some detail the issues of the historic school house and church, re for second access, street li sidewalks, trail connections and address q uestions from the Commission re timin of school and church and parkin lot li to bein on all ni Kirk Velett, VSSA Architect provided information as to buildin elements and colors that the anticipate to use in the pro He explained that plannin for a varied, patterned scheme of color for the pro is bein developed and that it will be in place prior to construction commencement. He indicated that the stone colorin will be similar to Boutwells Landin but a bit darker and proceeded to discuss several schemes possible with trim, stone and vinyl. Planning Commission Minutes February 13, 2003 Page 3 of 5 Commissioner Runk, seconded by Vice Chair Dwyer moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4 -0. Discussion ensued as to the planning report conditions. Commissioner Runk, seconded by Vice Chair Dwyer moved to recommend City Council approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicants shall revise the McKean Square plat to label areas as blocks and lots. The McKean Square plat shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney. All street, utility, and drainage easements dedicated for the project shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. The general plan approvals do not include consideration of the area identified for a historic church and school. The plat and site plans reflect that area to be excluded from general plan approval. 3. The Planning Commission recommends that the one access point that is already provided by the McKean west plat shall provide adequate access to the Stillwater Nigh School Environmental Learning Center. 4. The landscape island within Nolan Parkway shall be removed and the curb lines shall be reconfigured subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 5. VSSA shall accept maintenance responsibilities for all trail systems in the development and the sidewalks within the Nolan Parkway and Nolan Lane right -of- way. The City shall work with VSSA to revise the existing development agreement to require maintenance of all sidewalks and trails in the entire Boutwells Landing development. 6. A sidewalk /trail connection shall be provided on the east side of the development to Norwich Parkway. 7. The Parks Commission and City Council should comment and recommend the specific trail and sidewalk locations within the development. 8. Grading and drainage plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and review of the applicable watershed authority. 9. Utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 10. The Planning Commission has reviewed proposed building material samples and recommends approval of the materials presented. Planning Commission Minutes February 13, 2003 Page 4 of 5 11. The applicants shall provide lighting details including pole /fixture heights and examples of fixture style. Plans for all lighting attached to the buildings shall be submitted to the City. All final lighting plans shall be consistent with Zoning Ordinance lighting standards and subject to review and approval of City staff. 12. VSSA shall accept maintenance and operational responsibilities for all lighting fixtures in the development. The City shall work with VSSA to revise the existing development agreement to require VSSA to accept operation and maintenance expense for all lighting fixtures in the Boutwells Landing development. 13. The applicant shall provide material samples for the signs and plans if /how they will be lit subject to review and approval of City staff. 14. The final landscape plans, tree inventory, and tree preservation plans are subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 15. The applicant shall enter into a development agreement with the City specifying conditions of approval subject to review and approval of the City Attorney and City Council. 16. Any other conditions of City staff, Planning Commission, Parks Commission, and City Council. Carried 4 -0. C. DDD, LLC: To consider request of DDD, LLC for planned unit development amendment allowing site plan changes at 5525 Memorial Ave. N. City Planner Richards provided an overview of the project and reviewed the planning report regarding the same. Richards provided an issue analysis and discussed specifics of each. Vice Chair Dwyer opened the hearing for public comment. Steve Continenza - introduced himself as the applicant and addressed the conditions within the planning report. Brief discussion ensued as to parking, building occupancy, lighting and related. Commissioner Liljegren, seconded by Commissioner Runk moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4 -0.