HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-23 CC Meeting Minutes ExcerptCity Council Meeting Minutes
May 23, 2006
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D. Oak Park Hei)hts Marketplace (Positive Companies — Site an Review
and Conditional Use Permit
Oakoreen Vi11ae — General Plan, PUP CUP Pre/Final Plat
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Approve Bid_ Packet and the Solicitation for PILyground Updates
City Planner Richards reviewed the application for construction of a
12,000 square foot retail office building with a conditional use permit to
allow for a drive-in and convenience food establishment. Richards noted
that the design will be consistent with the exterior of the existing buildings
in the area. Eric Murray spoke on behalf of the developer and reviewed
samples of the exterior materials to be used.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved
to approve the Resolution with conditions. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4
O.
City Planner Richards reported that the general plan for Oakgreen Village
is very similar to the concept plan, noting that 591 Street and the pond
have been moved. Planner Richards reviewed the plan for phase one
which includes 67 townhomc units in three different styles. The Planning
Commission addressed crosswalks, postal boxes and snow removal plans
during its review of the proposal.
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved
to approve the Resolution approving the general plan, MD. CUP and
preliminary/final plat for Oakgreen
Councilmember Doerr, seconded by ( Abrahamson, moved
to amend the primary motion to add that the developer will comply with
all conditions of the City Engineer's May 15, 2006 letter. Carried 4 — 0.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to
amend the primary motion to add that a temporary play area be built upon
the completion of a two story building and replaced at a later dated with
the play area noted on the plan. Carried 4 -- 0.
Roll call vote taken on primary motion; carried 3 1, Mayor Beaudet
opposed. Mayor Beaudet stated that he did not support the application
because commercial development should be in that area.
Councilmembcr Abrahamson stated that there has been a need for several
years for new playground equipment at Swager and Cover parks. Funds
carried over from the 2005 budget presented an opportunity for this
project to move forward. Councilmember Abrahamson also noted that the
bid would include equipment for each age group but the bidders would he