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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-94 r CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 17,1994 The meeting was called to order by Chair Holberg at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Roll call of members was taken. Present: Miller, Smith, Holberg, Steigerwalt, Luick, Whitehouse. Also present: Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Michael Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director; Jim Walston, City Attorney; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner. The. minutes of the February 3, 1994 Planning Commission meeting were approved as printed. ITEM 4 The public hearing to consider the application of Roger and Jane Gilb for a conditional use permit to allow a mayor automobile repair business in the B-4, General Business District on land located in the southwest corner of T.H. 50 and Iberia Avenue was opened. The City Attorney attested that all. legal notices had been duly published and mailed. • Frank Dempsey presented an overview.of the proposed project, outlining the .planning report dated February 9,1994.. He explained that the Gilbs were purchasing the existing parcel of record to construct a six bay building with office and parts storage, initially with future expansion to the north and west. He reviewed the current requirements regarding major auto repair and the performance standards in the Zoning Ordinance.. He noted that the zoning to the south and east were residential. The landscape and screening plan. for the project included berming and plantings. Mr. Dempsey indicated that should the Gilbs lease out any portion of the proposed building to another business such as a muffler shop, it would require a planned unit development conditional. use permit application. He also indicated that the monument sign noted on the plan was proposed for Phase II construction at which time the sign would be addressed under the PUDCUP. The location. would be reviewed prior to Phase II being approved. Mr. Dempsey reviewed the following: - Setbacks - Street access - Parking - Signage Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to nine stipulations. He referenced a letter from the Gilbs dated February 17, 1994 requesting that the business be permitted to be open from .7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Performance standards allaw business ..hours to be 7;00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. unless approved by the City Council. • _ . . PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 1994 PAGE 2 The Gilbs were also concerned that their customers could drop off vehicles during off business hours. Staff clarified that storage of damaged vehicles, vehicles being repaired and vehicle parts and accessory equipment must be completely inside the principle or accessory building. Fully operational vehicles awaiting servicing could be parked on the property. Gary Tushie, architect for the Gilbs requested that the security. required for the project be posted at the time of building permit application and not prior to City Council approval. Staff indicated that was acceptable. Mr. Miller questioned the location of the south driveway. Mr. Tushie responded that the location was needed to accommodate the site plan. Mr. Miller also questioned if oil skimmers were included in the parking lot. Mr. Erickson responded that due to the limited number of parking stalls on the site, skimmers would not be required. Steigerwalt asked if overhead wires for utilities would be permitted. Staff indicated they must be buried on site according to City Code. Luick asked about lighting on the site, particularly at the driveways. Staff indicated lighting standards were a part of the performance standards. • but. could be added as a stipulation in the conditional use permit. Whitehouse. questioned the hours of operation proposed by the Gilbs. After discussion, it was agreed that the Gilbs would discuss with: staff prior to City Council review and a recommendation would be submitted to the City Council. Don Fastenau, Pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 20340 Iberia Avenue, asked about stormwater runoff from the site. Staff responded that runoff from the site was proposed to be directed on to Iberia Avenue and onto the T.H. 50 right-of-way.. Tushie responded that drainage cannot all be brought to T.H. 50. Mr. Erickson explained that a current problem did exist during spring thaw in the drainage swale south of the church.. He stated that staff would respond prior to the City Council acting on the conditional use permit. Mr. Walston indicated that the proposed conditional use permit should be amended to include an easement rather than a deed for the additional right of way. Staff agreed. Holberg commented that the closing time of 10:00 p.m. request by the Gilbs, in her opinion, was too late. Holberg also asked if staff is in agreement with the. Gilb's request that storm sewer charges. for the 15 feet of additional right-of-way should be reduced. Staff agreed the charges should be excluded for the right of way. • . PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 1994 PAGE 3 Chair Holberg asked the applicant if they were in agreement with all the conditions listed in the planning report as amended. The applicant indicated they were inagreement. An additional stipulation to be added to the conditional use permit is as follows: F. A financial guarantee of $5,000 shall be provided for open cutting of Tberia Avenue and for the fire hydrant construction prior to the issuance of a building permit. J. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not visible from the public right-of-way or from an abutting residence and shall be in compliance with Section 9.9 of the Zoning Ordinance. 94.25 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Miller to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 94.26 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Miller to recommend approval of • the application of Roger and Jane Gilb for a conditional use permit to allow a major automobile repair business in the B-4, Business District on land located in the southwest corner of T.H. 50 and Iberia Avenue subject to the planners report of February 9,1994 as amended and the engineering report dated February 11,1994. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM 5 Chair Holberg noted that Ryt-Way Industries had withdrawn their application for a building setback variance. Jim Walston stated that no action was needed on behalf of the Commission. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectively submitted: r is ae Sobota, Acting ecording Secretary ATTEST: ' Ho er Cha