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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-14 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptPlannin Commission Minutes March 14, 2002 Pa 4 of 9 To Lo g e discussed the chan he expects to make to the interior of the buildin for a client, who wishes to perform ma automotive repair. He stated that there is no bod or paintin to occur. Bill Bisch - Motor Sport Automotive addressed the Commission as the client Mr. Lod referred to. He stated that he currentl operates a small shop in downtown Stillwater and that his nature of business is auto repair ran from tire chan to major repair. He stated that he will not be performin bod repair or paintin services, but that he does repair lawn and g arden e and that sometimes he will do this t of repair outside the service door of the shop. Mr. Bisch stated that there is no outdoor stora for his business. Commissioner Dw seconded b Commissioner Runk, moved to continue the public hearin until April 11, 2002. Carried 5-0. Communit Development Director Danielson and Cit Planner Richards provided the Commission with an overview of the process for concept plan, g eneral plan and final plan sta of a Planned Unit Development. 3. McKean Square West: To consider a re for a planned unit development: concept plan for Phase II, Boutwell's Landin located south of Norwich Pkw and Nolan Ave. N. Cit Planner Richards provided an overview of the applicant's re and referred to the plannin report re the same. Richards noted various issues related to the proposed pro includin private versus public streets, dwellin unit separations, draina and utilit calculations. Richards expressed that staff believed a Joint worksession of the Cit Council, Parks and Plannin Commissions would be beneficial to discuss the projects overlappin issues. Chair Vo opened the hearin for public comment at 8.-.21 p.m. Dan Lindh — Preqb_ ter ian Homes addressed issues re draina and utilities. He discussed visual elements of the pro and made himself available to address q uestions re the project. Mar Futcher — 5676 Oak Ave. N. in as to wh the area of g reen space was established and expressed she had been led to believe that the g reen space area was to remain undeveloped. Chair Vo explained that it has been understood that this area was to be developed, since it was a part of the ori proposal for Boutwell's Landin Lisa Pines -- 5830 Oak reen Ave. N. 'in whether or not the entire project was to g _ be desi for senior housin Norma Anderson - 13902 56th S N. in as to the hei of the buildin Richards indicated that the are expected to be less than 30 feet in hei Commissioner Dw seconded b Commissioner Li1je moved to continue the public hearin to April 11, 2002. Carried 5-0. The Commission discussed the number of units and the proposed la based upon the comprehensive plan, and the namin of the streets for the area. Planning Commission Minutes March 14, 2002 Page 5 of 9 City Planner Richards stated that in light of the substantial changes to the concept P plan and passage of time since the original concept plan approval, he would appreciate receiving a project narrative of target market, with configuration of units and other element detail. Dan Lindh announced that public meetings were being held at Boutwell's Landing on Monday, March 18th and Monday, March 2 to discuss the proposed project development. He noted that this was an open meeting and that letters had been mailed to surrounding residents, inviting them to attend. He extended invitation to anyone who would like to attend and welcomed feedback, questions and suggestions. 4. OaL green Village Townhomes: To consider requests for a planned unit development: concept plan, conditional use permit and zoning amendment from o, open space to R -3, multiple family residential for the construction of a multi- family housing development, located north and south of 58th St. N. and west of oakgreen Ave. N. City Planner Richards provided an overview of the applicants' request and the ' pP q planning report regarding the same. Richards discussed issues as to comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, street construction, TIF funding, and dwelling design. Richards recommended the Commission continue this hearing to April, allowing the applicant to continue addressing the issues, make needed changes and provide adequate information for a thorough concept plan review in April. Chair Vogt opened the hearing for public comment at 5:47 p.m. Tim Nolde - Anchob ro stated that the proposal is for for -sale townhomes and that they are at the preliminary design stage. Nolde expressed that he will work to address the issues noted by the City Planner and is seeking direction from the City Council on the TIF request. He added that the thought a joint work session with the Commissions and the City Council would be beneficial to have everyone at the same speed. Commissioner Powell inquired about tax increment financing. other commissioners briefly explained the TIF process is a funding issue to be considered by the City Council. Dan Lindh -- Presbyterian Homes stated that the form of tax increment financing bein sought is not the standard kind and that the City ould see an immediate tax gai y g n with an increase over a period of trine. Mauritz Anderson - 13902 56th St. N. expressed his concerns about pond locations and water levels, retention of trees, the quality of overall design and the safety of creating a path to oakgreen Ave., when it was determined that a sidewalk was not feasible. Dick Gacke - .13964 „56t” St. N. concerned with retaining the 150' green space area between his neighborhood and the ro osed project area. He stated that ' P P P .� at he met with a number of his neighbors and provided the commission with written concerns. They would like to see the 150' green space developed as a park and has limited access to 55th St. N., where traffic is already heavy.