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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/24/03HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION February 24, 2003 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. 1. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Alongi, Anderson, Greil, and Truax Commissioners Absent: Hollenbeck, Michno, Twedt Staff Present: Planning Director John Hinzman 2. Approve February 10, 2003 Planning Commission Minutes Motion by Commissioner Truax, Second by Greil to approve the Minutes of the February 10, 2003 Planning Commission as presented by staff. Motion passed unanimously. Bogart, Jon (Arby's Restaurant) - Site Plan Review #2003-10 to construct a 3,276 square foot restaurant at 1702 Market Blvd. Director Hinzman presented the staff report and background on the proposal, including a revised site plan, landscape plan, and architectural elevations. Commissioner Alongi questioned the affect of the reconfigured drive thru on traffic entering the site at the southwest corner - will vehicles entering the drive-thru block access in the parking lot? Director Hinzman stated a concrete island should be added at the entrance to channel traffic, to avoid vehicle blocking. Jon Bogart, Bogart Pederson, applicant stated adding the island would not be a problem. Commissioner Greil noted directional signage on site appears to exceed the maximum requirement. Mr. Bogart stated he was aware of the code, and would revise the signage before permit submittal. Commissioner Truax questioned the slope from the intersection of General Sieben Drive and Highway 55 to the parking lot - It appeared to be steep - should it be retained? Mr. Bogart stated the slope was 4:1. Director Hinzman stated retaining is generally required when slopes exceed 4:1. Commissioner Alongi asked for clarification between the colored elevations submitted in the staff report, and the revised elevations submitted at the meeting - are the colors the same? Kent Doble, RSP Architects stated the colors are identical, the only thing that has changed was the brick was replaced with block. Chairman Anderson asked why block was substituted for brick on the building, he prefers the design of the brick building. Commissioner Alongi stated the new location of the dumpster should be examined so as not to interfere with traffic entering the site from the south. Mr. Bogart agreed to move the dumpster further east and landscape it to allow for parking of service vehicles. Chairman Anderson asked if the right-in entrance from Market Blvd was really necessary? Mr. Bogart stated the owner of Arby's strongly desires the entrance - the entrance is similar to the approved gas station previously approved for the site. He further stated he has worked with staff to reconfigure the drive-thru and building to eliminate concern over vehicle stacking at the entrance, in order to preserve it. Commissioner Alongi asked if three entrances were really needed - could the southwest entrance be eliminated. Mr. Bogart stated he would prefer all entrances to better distribute traffic. Chairman Anderson asked if brick could be incorporated into the bottom band of the building. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Alongi moved and Commissioner Greil seconded a motion to recommend approval of the Site Plan Request of Jon Bogart (Arby's Restaurant) located at 1702 Market Boulevard subject to the following conditions: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Identify any fences or walls including materials on the site plan. Re-lable Street "A" as Market Blvd. Better restrict access to the right-in entrance from Market Blvd. A designated off street loading area of at least 250 square feet must be identified on the Site Plan and kept free of parking as stipulated in the Zoning Ordinance Shrubs plantings along the perimeter of the parking lot must be planted at a density great enough to provide for a continuous plant mass consistent with the remaining areas of Hastings Marketplace. Illumination must be reduced. Average foot candle illumination should be consistent with remaining areas of Hastings Marketplace. Illumination is limited to 0.5 foot candles at the perimeter of Hastings Marketplace. Direct access to Minnesota Highway 55 is prohibited. All parking and drive aisle areas shall be constructed to City standards including bituminous surfacing and concrete curb and gutter. 9) All landscaping and plantings shall be irrigated. 10) All disturbed areas on this property shall be stabilized with rooting vegetative cover to eliminate erosion problems. 11) The disturbed areas of the site shall be maintained to the requirements of the City's property maintenance ordinance. 12) Final approval of the development grading and utility plans by the City of Hastings. The applicant shall be liable for any costs involved in consultant review of the plans. 13) Any rooftop equipment must be completely screened from the front elevation, any part of the roof top equipment that is visible from any other elevation must be painted to match the building on which the equipment sits. 14) Monument signs shall be architecturally consistent with the buildings on site and incorporate similar materials into their construction. 15) Relocate the waste enclosure area to allow for adequate parking for service vehicles, and landscape the perimeter to help screen the building. 16) Adherence to Minnesota Department of Transportation comments or requirements. 17) Adherence to the provisions of the Development Agreement for HASTINGS MARKETPLACE, including assessments for utility and roadway improvements. 18) Submission of an electronic copy of all plan sets (TIF, PDF, or similar format) prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. 19) Approval is subject to a one year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not made towards construction of the proposal within one year of City Council approval, the approval is null and void. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 4, Nays: 0. Motion carried. Recommendation will be presented to the City Council at the March 3, 2003 regular meeting. 4. Other Business Director Hinzman provided an update of upcoming planning items Adjournment With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm. Respectfully submitted, John Hinzman Recording Secretary