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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/11/03!!ASTLN S PL A NNLNfi COMMISSION August 11, 2003 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 1. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Alongi, Anderson, Greil, Hollenbeck, Schmitt, Truax, and Twedt. Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Planning Director John Hinzman, Associate Planner Kris Jenson. 2. Approve July 28, 2003 Planning Commission Minutes Motion by Commissioner Hollenbeck, seconded by Truax to approve the minutes of the July 28, 2003 Planning Commission as presented by staff. Motion passed unanimously. Peris, Godwin - Site Plan #2003-42 - Construction of a new Building for Hastings Montessori School- 10xx North Frontage Road. Director Hinzman presented background information on the request. Commissioner Truax inquired as the mention of an aquarium on the land use application. Director Hinzman stated that originally the applicant intended to include an aquarium business on the site as well, but the site just didn't work with both uses and the parking required. The applicant is now strictly looking for approval of the school. Commissioner Truax added that the Slapnicher Eye Clinic moved the building so as to be within range for a fire hydrant - what makes us believe they would be willing to help pay for a water main extension to add a hydrant along North Frontage Road. Director Hinzman stated that the Slapnicher Eye Clinic site did leave room for either an expansion of the building or a second development site, either of which would require a hydrant. Commissioner Twedt asked if Staff felt the Slapnicher Development would be more amenable now to pay a share in the water main extension. Director Hinzman stated that any other development will require a hydrant, but that he is unsure of the development plans for property owners on either side of Mr. Peris' property. Commissioner Truax stated that during the Slapnicher Clinic review the comment was made that it was impossible to extend the water line from Highway 55 due to the depth of the existing main, and that an extension would need to come from the other end of North Frontage Road. Director Hinzman stated that that issue has not been raised thus far. Commissioner Alongi asked if there were any concerns regarding the drop-off area. Director Hinzman stated that the drop-off area meets the ordinance, but that all the other parking spaces are actually closer to the front door, so he doesn't believe it will be used much. Commissioner Greil added that he believed it wouldn't be used much either, but that the parking lot is fairly small and will be self-policed. Commissioner Alongi stated that they could request configuration, but that he doesn't know what would be gained by doing so. Commissioner Schmitt asked if this indicated a possible problem with the ordinance regarding drop-offs. Director Hinzman stated he felt it was more a product of a very tightly developed site, rather than a faulty ordinance. Commissioner Greil stated that it was possible the interior of the building could be reconfigured at a later date if there was enough of an issue with the drop-off not being at the front door. Commissioner Truax asked if the building would need to be reconfigured to allow the water line extension. Director Hinzman stated that it is also possible that Mr. Peris could obtain an easement from a neighboring property owner which would allow the proposed building configuration to stay as is. Chairman Anderson stated that architectural codes sited on the plans are incorrect - new codes were adopted this past spring. He also added that he believes the building will be required to be sprinkled, which is better protection than a hydrant. He also feels that the Public Works Department should examine the feasibility of extending the water main along the entire length of North Frontage Road. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Truax moved and Commissioner Schmitt seconded a motion to table the site plan review for Hastings Montessori School at 10xx North Frontage Road to the August 28th meeting, to address the following: 1) The applicant shall provide accurate code information based on the currently adopted Building and Fire Codes. The applicant will also address whether the building must be sprinkled or not based on these codes. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 7, Nays: 0. Motion passed. Riley's Shell Station - Sign Variance #2003-55 - Exceed Maximum Signage to install a monument sign - 1355 South Frontage Road. Planner Jenson provided background information on the item. Chairman Anderson asked if there was anyone in the audience to speak on the item. Duane Downey, of Amtech Lighting, is the applicant on behalf of the owner. He stated that there are plans to remove the existing price signs as they are unattractive and not as visible as the applicant would like. Commissioner Greil asked about the existing large white boxes on the canopy and whether they would be staying. Planner Jenson responded that a sign application has been submitted an approved for face replacement of the canopy. The large boxes would be removed and the canopy refaced with a yellow background and a red stripe. Commissioner Truax asked if the sign were placed in the proposed location, if it wouldn't become a visibility hazard for that entrance/exit point, as it would restrict the site lines. Planner Jenson stated that location shown was illustrative, and that if the sign were to be approved, it would have to meets the requirements of site triangles and the like. Commissioner Twedt wondered why this option was not being encouraged, as he feels it will clean up the site. Chairman Anderson stated that he understands why Staff is recommending denial of the variance, because it very clearly is not allowed by the code, but that he also likes the idea of cleaning up the site and making it neater. Commissioner Greil stated that he feels there is not an abundance of signage along South Frontage Road. Planner Jenson added that a reason for denial besides the code was that Staff felt the existing price signs were much more visible than the proposed sign. Commissioner Alongi stated that this site is hard to miss. In order to support the request, it would need to include conditions of removing the white box signs on the canopy, the removal of the price signs, and investigation of the removal of the newspaper boxes in the ROW. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Greil moved and Commissioner Twedt seconded a motion to approve a monument sign for Riley's Shell Station at 1355 South Frontage Road, based on the following findings of fact and conditions: Findings of fact: 1) That the station is located within a larger center and were it a freestanding site it would be allowed a monument sign. Conditions: 1) That the existing price signs located on poles under the canopy be removed. 2) That the current blank white box signs on the east and west side of the canopy be removed. 3) That the removal of the newspaper boxes and the like in the ROW outside this business be investigated to clean up the area. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 5, Nays: 2, Schmitt and Truax dissenting. Motion passed. Jablonske - Greg - Final Plat #2003-56 - South Oaks of Hastings 3rd Addition - South Oaks Drive. Director Hinzman presented background information on the project. Commissioner Alongi asked if 31st Street was constructed yet. Director Hinzman stated that work had begun on the project, and it's location is visible along County Road 46. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Twedt moved and Commissioner Hollenbeck seconded a motion to recommend approval of the final plat for South Oaks of Hastings 3rd Addition to the City Council, with the following conditions: 1) Adherence to the conditions of the South Oaks 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat 2) The following changes shall be made on the final plat mylars prior to release by the City: (a) Street "A" must be labeled on the Final Plat Mylars. Developer has proposed "Bette Lane". (b) A 20 foot drainage and utility easement must be delineated between Lots 4 and 5, Block 3. 3) Execution of a development agreement to memorialize the conditions of the plat and to establish any applicable escrow amounts to guarantee the completion of site activities. 4) Cash in lieu of land shall be paid to satisfy Park Dedication requirements in the amount of $48,600 (27 units x $1,800 per unit) prior to the release of the Final Plat mylars for recording. 5) Sewer Interceptor fees in the amount of $8,775 (27 units x $325 per unit) shall be paid prior to the release of the Final Plat mylars for recording. 6) A landscape plan must be submitted for Planning Director approval, incorporating the following: (a) One front yard tree is required to be planted within 10-15' of the right-of-way line. (b) Boulevard trees must be setback at least 30 feet from all intersections. 7) Any uncompleted site work (including landscaping) must be escrowed at 125 percent of the estimated value prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 8) Submission of an electronic copy of all plan sets (TIF, PDF, or similar format) prior to release of the Final Plat mylars for recording. 9) The Final Plat shall be recorded with Dakota County within 90 days of approval by the City Council, or the approval is null and void. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 7, Nays: 0. Motion passed. State of Minnesota - Site Plan #2003-58 - Construction of a water meter building at Veteran's Home - 1200 18th St E. Planner Jenson presented background information on the project. Commissioner Alongi stated that he would be abstaining from the vote on this item due to the fact that he is works for the State of Minnesota, who is the applicant for this item. Chairman Anderson asked what color the building was planned to be. Director Hinzman stated that it was unknown at this time, but that the information would be available in time for the City Council meeting. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Greil moved and Commissioner Hollenbeck seconded a motion to recommend approval of the water meter building at the Veteran's Home at 1200 18th St E, subject to the following conditions: Approval of a building permit. 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: 6, Nays: 0, Alongi abstain. Motion passed. Crist & Her'togs - Final Plat #2003-59 - Glendale Heights - Right-of-Way and Outlots. Director Hinzman presented background information on the request. Commissioner Greil questioned why Spiral Boulevard doesn't line up on the plat. Director Hinzman stated that at the west border of the Glendale Heights plat, Spiral Boulevard exists only on paper - it isn't constructed to that point. It will be corrected on the City's property prior to construction. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Greil moved and Commissioner Hollenbeck seconded a motion to recommend approval of the water meter building at the Veteran's Home at 1200 18th St E, subject to the following conditions: 1) Adherence to the conditions of the Glendale Heights Preliminary Plat 2) Execution of a development agreement to memorialize the conditions of the plat and to establish any applicable escrow amounts to guarantee the completion of platting activities. 3) Public land dedication will be required upon replatting of the outlots for future development. 4) Sewer Interceptor Fees will be required upon replatting of the outlots for future development 5) Any uncompleted site work (including landscaping) must be escrowed at 125 percent of the estimated value prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 6) Submission of an electronic copy of all plan sets (TIF, PDF, or similar format) prior to release of the Final Plat mylars for recording. 7) The Final Plat shall be recorded with Dakota County within 90 days of approval by the City Council, or the approval is null and void. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 7, Nays: 0. Motion passed. 8. Other Business Director Hinzman updated the Commission on projects previously reviewed by the Planning Commission, as well as potential projects for the upcoming meeting. Adjournment With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 pm. Respectfully submitted, Kristine Jenson Recording Secretary