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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-14 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptPlannin Commission Minutes March 14, 2002 Pa 6 of ► Velessa Casper - 13950 - 56th St. N. is opposed to the la She is concerned with the amount of li that would spill into her nei and the volume and mix of traffic usin 58th St. N. and the pathwa runnin parallel to it. Commissioner Lilj.e reported that he had received a phone call from Mr. Parker of 56th St., who expressed his concern about the amount of li spilled into the nei as a result of the proposed project. John Hauer - 13938 56thSt. N. is concerned with the pond levels and how heav rains are g oin g to effect them. Paul Futcher - 5676 Oakgreen Ave. N. expressed that he felt nei respect and communit spirit is important. Speakin on behalf of himself and for his nei Mr. Futcher stated that the nei feels ver stron about their g reen space and the would like the Cit to support them to keep it intact. Lisa Pin - 5830 Oak Ave. N. stated that she likes the feel of her home and nei and does not want to feel like she is livin in a cit She indicated that if the area has to be built, it is ver important that it be done to protect the q ualit y of the homes and nei surroundin it. Thomas Houle - 5676 Novak Ave. N. expressed concern about creatin more ponds and asked wh this was bein considered g iven all the trouble the have had with the existin ponds. Chad Pin , - 5830 OakRreen Ave. N. stated that he doesn't want to view hi densit multiple housin ri outside his door. He is concerned with the Oak Avenue issues and costs of connectin to cit services. He would like to see tax increment fundin approved so that the homes could be purchased and to allow for a better desi of the proposed developments. Commissioner Dw seconded b Commissioner Lilje moved to continue the public hearin to April 11, 2002. Carried 5-0. The Commission discussed the issues to be resolved, includin those of Oak Ave. It was su that the streets be considered as public streets if the homes are to be sold privatel Chair Vo called for a 5-minute recess at 9:20 p.m. 5. Oa Villa Villas: To consider re for a planned unit development.- concept plan and conditional use permit for the construction of a multi-famil housin development, located north of 58th St. N. and west of Oak Ave. N. Cit Planner Richards provided and overview of the applicants re and reviewed the plannin report re the same. He noted adjacent uses to the proposed project site and how the proposed project fit as per the g uidelines of the Central Business District. Richards noted that the dwellin units proposed are rental units. Pl annin g Commission Minutes March 14, 2002 Page 7 of 9 He discussed elements of the project including street access, utility and storm water design. Community Development Director Danielson noted that the City will need to amend its stormwater management plan to allow for construction in this area. The stormwater management plan was developed prior to the Central Business District master plan concept that depicts shared stormwater pon.ding underneath the .Keel Energy power lines. Chair Vogt opened the hearing for public comment at 9 :28 p.m. Tim Nolde -- Anchobaypro feels that the location is the proper place for a residential neighborhood and that he is willing to work with the design. guidelines. Rents for the units are expected to fall with a range of $400 - $500 per month. Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Lilj egren., moved to continue the public hearing to April 11, 2002. Carried 5--0. The Commission discussed to rental housing versus private ownership, the mix of rental within owner occupied neighborhoods, affordable housing, and the importance of having a balance between the rental and owner occupied housing units in the community. 6. OaLkgree . Villa�Apart ents To consider requests for a planned unit development: concept plan and conditional use permit for the construction of a multi - - family housing development, located north of 58 St. N. and west of Oakgreen Ave. N. City Planner Richards provided an overview of the applicant's request and reviewed the planning report regarding the same. He noted that a total of loo units are being proposed within two buildings and they are being proposed as rental units. He noted issues of street construction, building orientation, park dedication., building height, and plans for grading, drainage and utilities. Chair Vogt opened the hearing for public comment at 9 :41 p.m. Wal1v Johnson - Dominium stated that the higher heights of the buildings allow for 9-- foot ceilings within the units. He stated that construction of both buildings would be simultaneously and that construction is estimated to be complete by 2003. Mr. Johnson described the grade differential at the site and hover they have worked with it respect to underground parking, building design and layout of required number of parking spaces. The Commission discussed issues of landscaping, tree inventory, sanitary sewer options, utility planning, building orientation and the possibility of a. variance being required for the building height. Commissioner Runk, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to continue the public hearing to April 11, 2002. Carried 5 -0.