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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-08 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptPlannin Commission Minutes Au 8, 2002 Pa 3 of 7 Commissioner Powell, seconded b Commissioner Runk, moved to recommend approval of alternate 2 - g ara g e buildin without stora subject to the followin conditions: 1. A landscape plan shall be submitted to the Cit Arborist for review and approval. 2. The applicant shall verif all easements and receive written approval from Xcel Ener for relocation of the utilit pole and construction of the g ara g es as proposed, subject to review and approval of the Buildin Official. 3. The applicant shall submit a plan for removal of a portion of the parkin lot on public ri subject to review and approval of the Public Works Director. Carried 5-0. C. Continued: Oak seen Villa .Villa 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 Street and west of Oak Avenue. Cit Planner Richards provided an overview of the applicant's re and reviewed his report re the same. Richards and Communit Development Director Danielson discussed issues related to roadwa Chair Vo opened the hearin for public comment at 7:55 p.m. Dan Lindh - Presbvterian Ho mes described the g eneral la of the proposed project of approximatel 22-24 units, within five buildin He discussed the opportunit to provide rental opportunities to the communit and what anticipated rental rates could be expected. Mr. Lindh noted that one half of the units will have 2 car g ara g es, that the buildin will be enhanced with brick and face out to maximize setbacks. He stated that the would be willin to construct a fence and that if approved, the would like to be this fall. Charles Pingle - 5830 Oak Teen Ave. N. expressed his concern about bein assessed for roadwa construction as a result of the proposed project. He also q uestioned whether or not the planned roadwa would run underneath the power lines. Pat Estes - 5770 Oak Ave.- N , expressed his concern about the traffic burden upon Oak Ave. N. and stated that he didn't feel that it could handle more development. He in what happened to consideration for bike paths/walkin paths to tie into the rest of the cit paths. He asked that the commission g ive consideration would g ive consideration to the residents that are livin in the area and how the are affected prior to approvin the re Patty Harms - Pondview Condominiums stated that she felt that the proposal su create too much traffic and that she is concerned about the densit of people in relation to traffic, child pla areas and pond overflow potential. In short she feels it is simpl too much in to small of an area. .� � l anjiin g Commission Minutes August 8, 2002 Page 4 of 7 Mike Brockman -- Pondview Condominiums, expressed his concern about the amount of traffic on the frontage road and problems with traffic congestion and safety at the intersection. at Ga.kgreen. Ave. N. and f 0th St. N. He expressed concern with the rental structure and potential problems in such a development. He is concerned about the loss of trees and open space and would like to see more preservation. Dan Nuedecker - .JSSH Architects addressed the matter of potential pond overflow and noted that the plan is to build a regional pond. The pond level would be monitored and raised or lowered as needed. He stated that they are trying to improve the area and that he believed the regional pond would actually service the area better than the existing pond does. Mike Brockman. -- Pondview Condominiums asked why the placement of the apartments at the site chosen and not another one owned by the applicant, where the roadway wo uld be m ore adequate for the increased traffic. He also questioned w hy another pond piped into the existing pond and noted that he has never seen the pond overflow. - Pat Estes - 5770 Oakareen Ave. N, expressed his concern about the way the current residents have been treated with respect to development in the area and stated that he did not feel that lover income housing next to a central business district was a good mix. Charles Pin gle - 5330 Oakgreen Ave. N. stated that he was concerned about the location for the proposed project and stated that he changes to Cakgreen Ave. would need to be made in order for it to support the increased traffic created. Barbara Anderson -- Pondview Condominiums stated that she felt the layout in relation to the surrounding n.eighborh.00d was a liability in the terms of safety and added that the location of the tot -lot could be improved for better safety. Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Chair Vogt, moved to close the public h earin g. Carried 5--0. Discussion ensued as to lover income rental opportunity and how the site selected was chosen, engineering issues related to road access, anticipated occupancy date if approved, fencing, parking, construction access, compliance with Xcel Energy requirements, and the proposed project's fit with what has been viewed as the long range plan for the area Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Runk, moved to recommend. City Council approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The master plan of the CBD Design. Guidelines to allow for residential townhomes in the Medium. Box Mixed Use Precinct. Planning Commission Minutes August S, 2002 Page 5 of 7 2. 'The p relim.inary/ final plat shall be submitted as part of general playa. of development review and approvals. 3. The Parks Commission should comment on the preferred form of park dedication for this area. If a land dedication is preferred, the Parks Commission and Cit y Council shall determine if the parcel under the Xcel Energy power line easement proposed by the applicant for dedication is appropriate. 4. The applicant shall dedicate an easement for 59th Street and all required drainage and utility easements as required by the City in the final plat and development contract. 5. The Parks Commission should comment on the trail requirements for this area and recommend the desired trail/ sidewalk locations for incorporation into the general plan of development. 6. The current setbacks for the Villas project as proposed are acceptable. 7. The applicant shall provide drainage calculations for the proposed site as part of the g en.eral plan application. The drainage plans and any required drainage easements shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and the applicable watershed authority. 8. Utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 9. .A. development contract between the applicant and the City shall be required as p art of the general plan of development approvals subject to City Attorney and City Council review and approval. 10. A p rivacy fence of six ( feet in height along with appropriate landscaping screening be incorporated as part of the general plan development along the north and east of the development. 11. A ro osed construction access plan shall be submitted along with the general P p playa. application.. 12. The en.eral an p t application will meet all requirements of Xcel Energy related to g their power line easement. Carried 4--1, Powell opposed. Chair Vogt called for a seven.- minute break, after - which the meeting reconvened with Public Hearing D. for Renton Homes.