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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-21 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptPlannin Commission Minutes Februar 21, 2002 Pa 3 of 5 60 The proposed retainin wall must be desi b an en and is subject to review and approval of the Cit En 7. The landscapin at the base of the retainin wall must be maintained b Wal even thou it is at a lower elevation than the rest of the propert 8. The landscape plan must include the followin revisions.- a sli adjustment of landscapin alon the west propert line if necessar to allow space for a sidewalk, planters at the buildin entrance, landscapin on the north propert line if the access in Exhibit L of the Cit Planners report, dated Februar 15, 2002, is approved b the Cit and Washin Count The landscape plan is subject to Cit Arborist review and approval. 9. The submitted tree replacement plan is subject to Cit Arborist review and approval. 10. A deed restriction must be put in place statin that a chan in use of the propert re Cit review and approval and the use must compl with the Cit parkin standards in place at the time the use chan Snow must either be stored Within the g reen space of the site or removed from the propert 12. Pilasters must be added to the north and east sides of the buildin 13. The li plan must be revised to compl with the Cit foot-candle re The maximum hei of the li fixture is 25 feet. The st of the li fixtures must be bronze, shoebox, full-cut-off, and 90-de an The proposed fixtures are not acceptable. No spotli or neon li is allowed. Si li must not have exterior li 14. The electronic reader board is not allowed to have colored, flashin or intermittent li or animation, and the messa must not chan more often than ever six hours. 15. Project approval will become null and void after 18 months unless the propert owner has substantiall started construction. Carried 4-0. C. Stillwater Area Hi School - Stadium Improvemen To consider a re for conditional use permit amendment and variance for accessor buildin structures for stadium improvements at Stillwater Area Hi School at 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Cit Planner Licht provided an overview of the applicant's re notin Cit ordinance re and prior re for approvals. Commission discussion commenced with staff and consultants re various criteria and conditions noted within the report. Planning Commission Minutes February 21, 2002 Page 4 of 5 Jeff Carpenter, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the elements of timing involved in relation to the funding and contractual bidding obligations for the project. He provided display material and written comment for the conditions within the planner's report and reviewed the same. He noted that, with the loss of Miller Stadium, it was their hope to fast track this request and award contracts in March or April for the project. Mr. Carpenter made himself available for questions. Vice Chair Dwyer opened the hearing for public comment. Jason Willett - 12811 53rd St. N. asked that the Commission consider denial in. that he has not heard anything suggesting that a new stadium is needed. He would like to know why Miller Stadium is no longer considered usable. He stated that he felt the stadium use was incompatible with the neighborhood and that if the Commission saw to approve the project, to please consider requiring a lesser light pole height. Finally, Mr. Willett noted the increased residential growth and school facility use; he suggested that pedestrian walkways should be considered as part of planning for the area. Kent Grandlien.ard -- 4477 Northbrook Blvd. -- introduced himself as the Baytown 'township Chair and thanked the City for including Baytown in the discussion and providing there with a very thorough report. He expressed that he felt the school district had done a good job in trying to address the township concerns and additionally noted appreciation for the addition of trees within their planning. John Kern -- 5469 Stillwater Blvd. N. stated that it has been his understanding that a stadium was arrays part of the original project, but that he never had any idea of it being a dual use stadium. He feels the 90' light pole heights are overly excessive and suggested that the school district consider Oakland Jr. High for a stadium and provide busing. He is concerned about lighting, increased traffic and long term accountability by the school district for the area and its amenities. Commissioner Runk, seconded by Commissioner Lilj egren, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4-0. Vice Chair Dwyer asked for clarification on the process for continued discussion/ action on the issue, to which Community Development Director Danielson and City Attorney Vierling complied. Discussion of the conditions within the planners report was held, with exchange among the commissioners, staff, consultants, applicant and other ISD #834 representatives, including Sh.ern. Danielson, SAH S Activity Director, Lyle Koski, SA.HS Principal and Jinn Barrons of Muska Lighting. City Attorney Vierling suggested the Commission consider handling the requests for Conditional Use Permit and Variance separately. Chair Dwyer initiated discussion as to the best process to facilitate discussion of the issue so that the Commission has a thorough understanding of the matter. Commissioner Runk, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to schedule a meeting for 7:00 p.m., March 4th to continue discussion of the issue. Carried 4 -0.