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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 10-09-1985CITY OF PLYMOUTH OCTOBER go 1985 vm The regular Meeting h fir. Plymouthh PlanningC0001' $s.t n was called to carder at 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman 8 eigerwal.d Commissioners Wire, Magnus, P ufka, dellen and Pauba 11CHMRS ABSENT- Commissioner S ul,her STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Coordinator Sara 1cConn City Engineer Sherm Coldberg Community Development Secretary Grd e Wineman , It 40 T'.ON by ; Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner NUT S - CCT 9 1t ji,n to approve , the September, , 1985 , Minutes as submitted V01h. 3 Ayes. Commissioner Plufka abstained. MOTION VOTE - MOTION eARRIM carried. PUBIwTC I CE TChairmaneildIntroducedtherequestbyDesignDE$1C 14aoage.ment for the Apostolic Lutheran Church. Re drop of FOR APOSTOLIC the September 30, 19`55 staff report was waived, Chairman I.UTHERAN CHURCH 51"eT+ er ral d introducedced arch 8ergstedt 3 representing the CONDITIONAL USE petiti Page 226 lannind Cc amnlss ov !linutes h - c addressed those concerns expressed at the public ,Hearing held on September ll, 19,,,15. Their drainage plans have been reviewed by the Bassett Creek Watershed District and the Department of N t ral Resources WNR); they will angle the light standards and building lights downward to lessen the impact of glare into the nelc hbor nq areas; and, the audio for the loud speakers wi 1, l be degreased. lair. Wonson stated that they do Saeed to use the speakers on Auction Clay y bat wil.l be sensitive to their use in the later evening hours. They plan to install a sign on 13th Avenues for traffic dir- ection r- e tion and will seed flyers to the the companies employing the truck drivers. fle discussed the landscaping and screen - Ing and that they have met with the railroad regarding pur- chase or lease of the land discussed with the Commission,. He stated that fir. Busch of the Minneapolis Auto Auction has met with the neighbors who stated they are not In favor of f'abrioon the fencing as planned. C_lr n Stelgerwald inquired about: the fabric,; 'Ir. Monson stated It would coyer the calci link fence and would be similar to that used for tends courts,. fir. Vionson stated he agrees with the conditions and recommendations in tli staff report* Chairman Stet er1Ral.d opened the public Hearing. ick Andersen, 10530 South Share Drive, stated he Is pleased with the progress made in resolving some of the concerns. He. is in agreement= that the fabric can the fence should be , o:atted as it will get darty and sagged. lir. Jonson stated: they would use sheets of the fabrlot but he concurs that after time it would wear out. Mr. Andersen inquired about the proposers use of the land owned by the Auction at the south ead, of 13th Avenue. Mr. Danson stated they have not Included any plans for this site as the City advised them of the importance of the work on the Auction and Oak -mar sates. He stated they ,could use it for parking, but could only fit approximately 70 spaces on the site which would not meet their needs. Mr. Anderson stated he would prefer that all the parking: areas be out of view, from the residential neighborhood. Mr. Wonson' stated that the Oaloiar site is out of the sight line of the neighbors. '4r., Anderson inquired about : any continued problems with the lighting or the loud speakers. Chairman Steigerwald stated the City ;should be notified of any problems re ardi.nq these sites. The Conditional Use Permit is reviewed on an annual basis and if they do not comply with the conditions of approval, the Permit can be revs ed c tti a recommendation for revocation. Planning Commission Minutes October . 1985 gave Buz elle, °f 2?e South Shorey Drive, complimented the Minneapolis Auto A,. , ` ion on the fob they have done and thdt it is good to have o forum where theses ' concerns can ' be brought out and resolved by the )usinesse , the residents, and the City. He st,ted they Schaper sit€ n is a concern and the City should took Into this. He stated he has somecon- cern, about truck loading and unloading ' into they late ' evening hours and Inquired if this cult e controlled,, Mr. Basch stated at this time there are 3 to 4 trucks da *k however, lie cannot conceive that this produces much noise. He stated he has monitored the site, and as an example today there w,ls a large sale and they site was cleared by 7:00 P.M. He stated he feels many of the concerns stem from years past; and they are trying to eliminate and reduce as mare of these problems as they can. lie noted they now have 6 truck bays And this will move the truck traffic in and out A,Iuch faster. Mr. Buzzeltel stated that the noise problemsare more pr va- te nt in the summer months. Mr. Busch stat=ed they want to know about the problems, but he does not agree that there are severe problems now. He noted there are marry otter commercial and industrial site$, such as Honeywell for example, that contribute to the; heavy traffic, by the md,ements of their employees at the beginning and end of the business day Mr. Buzzelte inquired if the creek is protected from run- off. Mr. Wons n explained there will be settling, ponds to protect the creek and they ponds Will be expanded. to moot the requirements of the Watershed t)istrict and OMR. Commissioner Plufkj inquired if the runoff would be on top, op through poroolty, Mr. Wonsdn confirmed It Mould he orocty . Mr. Buz eYlle inquir d about snow removal and the salt and oil residues* He Inquired if they Mould be throwing the snow over the fence into the swamp. Mr. Wonsoh stated this Would not he the ease, they would dispose of the snow b hauling it dway or dumping on their ern property he noted they could ` not get they plows thro0gh the trees on the gest side to dump in the: swamp area* Mr. Buzzelle stated his concern that South Shore Drive has become a dangerous roadway, Mr. Bots Scribner, 2015 Lancaster Lane, ,.. tated he had -taped with Mr, Busch, they did not spend ,ttot of time but It has been advantageous to have someone who will return telephone calls, agrees to meet with the residents, and is concerned about what is going on at his businessMr. Scribner stated Page Z ctobrJ 1985 that, Mr. 44 asf,, red him. he would work with il Ml.A (the nr a gtllarar n ' s : *Vic" t M ion) . Mr., Scribner added they Nuant to encourage the Plav L,iq Commission to recowend the Cite complete 10th Aveo . He noted the the traffic circulation would be greatly lmpro ed and would ak%e the area safer* Chairman Steigerwald inquired if this project is on the Capital Improvements Pr gramCoordinator McConn stated this is not listed at this time and that development to the ed Stor b + roves,, a id b theimpetus. She advised that input from the res%dent demonstrdtinq the need would be considered. Chairman Steioerwald cork, d. He ad sect that the Planning Coomtssion is recommending, tdt,tt noise and lighting from the site be diminished; screening and landscaping installed; and they encourage the Auction to close the site as close 'to 700 P.M. as possible on Auction day- however, it Is not the Comnlission's role to dictate speciflo hours of operation. Mr. Scribner added that he prefers the chain link fence to what Is on raybow-Daniels' site. He would also like to see the lleyers n Steel area cleaned up. Mr. Buzzelle inquired about the dirt pile, it Was e Xplal.ned that grMinggradingand paving after the sola; has settled will be ar?cotp l %sd:d. Mr. Don ;,even, 10332 South Shore Drive, stated he did not atteol the, f l.rst public hearingthearingbut has ' knowledge of the x,,1'4-itl.oA and, concurs with the concerns as articulated t 4gh . He stated the drainage, landscapist , etc. is important, but of even more importance is the upgrading of 10th Avenue. lie is concerned that this business is confined to a stall area close 'to residential ne ghborhoo s.. He stated the Planning Commission needs to stress tete upgrading of 10th Avenue* and, it is his opinion that the City does not deal with these problems early enough and that, as these problems d vel.o t the City should hold public hearings to resolve them.: Chairman te. gerwaldnoted that the City had worked with the k x is ras owns r for a log period of tine to resolve these p ob'ems and that the new owners are acting on hese crance: ns. Curt ustafson 0714 10th Avenue' North, state(' he is with Gartner Engineerinq and Inquired about the one acre that abuts their site. Mr. Busch reltera ed they want to make the improvements on their own property and the Oakwr sll.e and any use or improvements to this site is in abeyance,*,, Planning o miss on linut October , ope ty° add will have ` another foruseit. Mr. Gustdson etaa d this property is <in eye - 7 e - so e an would lie some improvement.s Mr. Seribner inquired about the semi -trailers parked., on the Auction, site, and if they are allowed. < Mr. Wons n explained they were. Wht r I`-ICv cI c'and they do use them to toreusl.n !ss records. N)Ordtflatot Noconn noted that ti-tv t equest for this Permit is for outside storage of automobtles and has not Included seta- 1e ; however, it could include the existinq trailers if the Comaiission shouts -,etevmi.ne it appropriate. Commissioner Stelgerwald stated the amity norm, lye does riot allow outside storage and suggestod they consider storlpq their records el eivh ro- tor. Buzzelle encouraged Banner Enqlneerinq to support the neighborhood in their request to the City that the upgrad nu of 'filth Avenue. North be acoomplished. tor, Leven stated that action on uptiradinq 10,thl Avenue has been deferred by the' City and he feets, this is d toy jr ior- i.ty , He understafcds it is unrelated to this petition Icf't is of general. concerti to the area. Coordinator Mc Conn noted that the CapitAl Improvements P o-- q m is tentatively scheduled for re--fw at the October Vii, 1985 City Council meeting, she encouraged those 0o erre Interested in attending the meeting to confirm the date with City Center. Chairman 53telgerwald thanked the area residents for their input and complimented the Auto Auction for thei.r action" to resolve the problems h irman io rwald closed the Public; Hearing. MOTION by Commissilner Pau a, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO APPROVE lufka to recommf. nd a p rcavai dor the Site Plans r ri Conditional Use Permit Amendme a t for MinneapolisAuto Auction for the sites a !IZ5 Nathan 'Lane and 1605 County Road 18, sutt ee to the conditions in the September , 1985 staff report. I `ommissloner Pauba stated that as an editorial comment he uld encourage the upgrading of 10th Avenue North'. Co m ;i, - s ones Pl.0 ka noted his conL`ern r Bard nq the hours of oper- ation and that there is assurance: the mechanics are in place Page 230 planning Commission Minutes October 7f 198 for the consideration of feed -back from the neighbors. It is: Important for the resl.denta to direct their concerns through the City to resolve any problems that may arise. Mr* flusch stated he would -meet one-on-one with Mr. Scribner o that he Can keep the AMLAC neighborshbors informed. He noted that the hours of operation are not as much a oono--rn In the winter months, but In the summer months at could be diffi- cult if they are forced into certain hours; he suggested they see how these improvements work next summer and have disctissa.ons with the neighborhood groups at that time. Commissioner Magnus suggested they remove the trailers. MOTION by Commissioner _Magnus, seconded by Commisstoftr NOTION TO _ ND Wire to AMEMD the MainMOTION by adding the following: to Condition Mo. I on both recommendations'; no outside storage of trailers is permitted. Roll Call Vote on the AMENDMENT. 5 Ayes. Commissioner VOTE - AMNOWN` Mellen, May. MOTIONcarried. NOTION CARRIED Conaissioner Wire inquired if there were loud speakers used on the Oakmar site.. fir. Busch confir°ied this is not the c4ise; the site is used for vehicle storage only. Chairman Stelgerwald inquired If Mr. Scribner had spoken to the residents who attended the first meting about the screening. ` Mr. Scribner stated he had discussed it with AMLAC and with Dave Buzzelle, who discussed it with Ills neighbors. Chairman Steigerwald Mated he does not want to confuse the issues for "those who have had input into the discussion of the application. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner pauba NOTION TAMEND to AMEND the Piin MOTION by changing Condition No. 3 of tete Conditional Use Permit 'approval to omit the words "the fabric.F" , Roll Call Vote, 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE AHENDW.NT MOTION CARRIES Roll. Call Vote . on Main MOTION as twice AMENDED. 6 Ayes. VOTE - RAIN NOTION MOTION carried. NOTION CARRIED There was further discussion that S.J. Groves will trigger the upgrading of 10th Avenue North* however,, the residents should provide input to the City Council regarding earxer considerat orw of the project. Where was c`.<.scussxon regarding the fencing, and: that planting fast growing vines may be possibility for enhancing the screening. Lei berm be adequate to shield adjacent residential areas from headlight glare, planalfiq commission, Minutes October '91, 1985 Chairman Stef erwdld introduced the request by James "`:j qe4° 3AMES YUNGE for "TheGym". Coordinator McConn provided an over view of GENERAL DEVELOPMENT the September 301, 1985 staff report.. PLA AWHOMENT SITE PLAU,. Chairman to g rwaild introduced L,h€3 €er, 7 TI}NF . U lendelssohn ;Avenue, who stated he had _ , no comments or PERMIT AND VARIANCE questions ether than to explain that this facility is very 85086) specialized. Chalrnian S x erwald op,ined the Public Hearing, as there was no one present to speak on the item, the Public Hearinq was closed. 10TION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Pluf a NOTION TO APPROVE to recomiaend approval for the General Development Plan Amendment, Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Variance for James Yunger, subject to the condition, -,In the September 1945 staff report. Roll Ca!,! Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. OT - Mc T ON -CARIE t'hd;-°mean Steiger ald n alled a recess at 8:40 P.M. RECESS Chairman S iei4r d calledthe meeting .to order and Intro- DAV 3"SON duced the request by Pau d Johnson. Coordinator Nc.Conn S provided an overview of the September 30, 1985 staff re- COMDXTIONAL USE port* She explained that Condition No. 'fir, approv.ng NCEPERMIT A Building Bir could be modified to recommend an annual. 'Ire- 85093/85094) view" of the Permit$, rather than "-renewal". She expl.aal.tteo that It is appropriato for this type of business and can be nneur1.a an ed if theCommissioneCondition No. 41 Raildinq All should omit reference to the variance as this way withdrawn by the petitioner;: and, Condition No. 4 and Condition No. 15, "Buildinq 811 should omit refe=rence to the variance and rotating sign as this has been -withdrawn by the petitioner.. Coordinator McConn further explained that the staff r com tendation for deferral was for design consideration and if the Commis ion recommends approval,, the conditions of approval would stand with only those chances as stated. Commissioner Plufka noted his concern about the berm height and that his review shows the berm at 3 ft.. on the south, and 1/?- ft. on the east. Coordinator' McConn noted the plans shoe a berm of 5' ft on the south and 3 ft, on the east. Commissioner P,luf a stated his concern is that the berm be adequate to shield adjacent residential areas from headlight glare, Page 252 Planning Commission Mllnu,Als October 91 1985 Chairman Steigerwal(i introdut:,,;d jar. Dave Johnson. Mr. Johnson introduced gar. Date =,monsot West 92nd St., Bloomington. Mr. Simonson clarified their withdrawal of two variances lncludlnq the request for the rotating sign, noted the service station has been a part of this neighborhood for 53 years and; that remodelinq and upgro;Jittq is needed at this time, He explained, V'ie parking vz.rlance requestsf^rsetbacks to Highway 111 fo ° both Builth*gig A and Buzldint. at 1 ft.. vs 0 f , ara, caused by the 7 ft. of rigl t-bf-gay to be dedicated to the City. He stated this creates the hardship and a" building smaller than that proposed would not be adequate for t`.c proposed use. In the ease of the service station, ttie vary ance is needed to make adequate room for the pumps. if this variance ware not granted, It would cause congestion on the site. He explained the location of the signage. He stag -4t -ley have no problem with preparing the legal documents- for the stared Parkinq. He stated they request that -the ditlk}na . Use Permit not be in Mr.Johnson's nam€ $ but that It be granted to the laced rather than the individual. fir. Simonson stated they do not feel that the site is over -built; and,, whcather or not approval is granted they request the Commission riot recommend deferral but send the application on to the City Council for their. consideration. Chairman Steigerwald asked Irwin Kilstofte, Architect, to address Commissioner Pl+fka#s questions regarding the berm heights. t -r. . Ki;lstofte explained the drawingss are engineer - Ing drawings rather than landscape plans and it is very cif ficult to be exact, the height does vary from 3 to 6,ft« and an adjustment will be made on the final Landscape documents. Commissioner Plufkd reiterated his concern. thar, if tate berms are below 3 ft.in height, there will b a problem with headlight glare into ",;he residential area. Elevations were discussed and Coordinator McConn noted that the slopes must be maintained at 3 to I for 'erosion control, Chairman Steinerwald stated that the City Forester has advised that the life expectancy of ' the _ plantings may be reduced if they ,aro planted too close together and that there could be Problems fut=ire years. Coordinator McConn expla ned that, the Norway Pine branches could die out as they grow together .hash would defeat the purpose of the screening. She stated the City Forester has suggested planting Northern White Cedar an ,Arbor Vitae planted 6 to 7 ft. on center which will orow to 40 ft Paqe 2 13 pia,nninocommis ion Minutes October . 1`1985 umrnis ion r mire inquired about planting Spruce trees, Co- ordinator McConn explained that the hunches dying could he the same and that these trees should` be planted 15 to ft. on -center. Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Edwin Brunken, 17200, 14th Avenue North$ stated that the comments made khat this development provides a necessary community service is not true as it provides nothing that is not close by and roddily available. ChairmanSteigerwatO closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Magnus inquired about Building A. fir. 3ohnson explained it would be a combination of medical retail, and office space. Commissioner Magnus stated concerns regarding the hours of operation in the building -1, especially in the case of the medical' service which would be available late into the evening, ands that the building is so close to a residential neighborhood. Mr. 3ohnson explained that: the representatives for the media cal facility are not preseitu tonight, and he would be unahlt to answer specific questions about their practice. Chairman Steigerwald, noted that the medical service is a permitted use and hours of operation would riot be stipu- lated,; Commissioner dellen stated that regulating the hours I of operation wo,ild make it seem as ' though the City were si.ngltiinq out this business from the shopping area and ser- !. vice station* Commissioner Magnus maintained 'those facili- ties will be awayfrom the residential area and that it should be anticipated there will _' be noise from this bua ld- Inig; it is riot ,in the hest interests of ' the residents to.. allow the building to be used at all hours, Mr, Brunken, stated the neighborhood suffers from the gash accumulation from Kimberly Meadows for example, and that over r ildipq this site will add to the debris, He also rioted that ha.s car headlights are higher than i ft.. and that the berms as presented are not acceptable. He stayed his concern about the mistakes made with the screeninq of Kimberly Meadows and he doesn't want to see the same pattern c,stabl shed for this development. He stated he has no objection to the medacal facility, but does not feel the variances are warranty . Commissioner Wire stated that each time the petitioner has come hack with the proposalhe ,°nave maintained the size of Building A. He stated they had made the case that it would Page 234 planning Commission Minutes October 9 19S5 not be e=,-onomic lly feasihle to build a smaller building and he inquired V th!s w ,-' still the ease. Mr, 3ohnson stated that to dedreasc, the dimensions of the building ttiuld pro- duce a longi narrow buildinq that Mould not be aesthetically pleasing, and It i o}Id be 1"4vrtl to dravi tenants to a smaller building. 14:$ 'reminded tit, )mmjssion of their hardship involving the requirement t they dedicate the 7 ft. of right-of-way which . in tur,-- .msed their ` request for the variance, Cortmissioner Wire stated it t as his opinion that a smaller bdildinq would not be unusual or unique and may only mean they would €ped to look at a different use. Mr. xJohnson did not agree and stated there is a hardship if there is a need to reduce ` the size of the bul lding Commissioner Wire stated that Al variances are reviewed carefully n(x the Commission and Council do not take these rtAuests lightly. He stated the Ordinance standards should be maintained If at all possible. Mr. Simonson st'j, the fact that the right-of-way a been d dioated tt.o d ty decreases the value of the dev- elopment, making it even more economically unfeasible. Re stated he understands the Commissioners' concerns, but that they must also see l ''rom the develowrls standpoint that he should not be pc 0.i<=ed for dedicating the right-of-way. Commissioner Wire explained that variances are "tot granted tc increase the. value of land or for any finance al consider- ation. onsideraion. He stated that the size of the building causes .the variances, and decreasing the building size could r duco or eliminate the requested va.ri nees Commissioner Fllufka stated that the other; side' of the coin Is tha f the 7 ft., needed for roadway right-of-way, is impor- tant to this development to 'handle Inerersed traffic. The improvements to be made for Highway 101 and County Road are needed fir. B unken stated that he would not be: able to build a b €.ger home because, _- ' ttv Hoed for a variance but that he feels Ordinance standards ate public cony nan s and should`; not be violated for personal benefit and the petitioner should build only drat the site can accommodate. Commissioner Pl ufka' requested that tite Commission make their rocommendations, on each building separately. MOTION by Commissioner Wire to recommend denial of the Site Plan and Variance for Building A. Motion died for lack Of second, Pate 2 PlanningCommission Minutes October 19851 MOTION by Commissioner Mellen,, seconded try Commissioner HOTION TO APPqOVE Pauba, ' to recommend approval ;of the Site Pian and Variance BUILDING A- i`or Dave lohnson for`Building A subject to the conditions In theeptembeg 301, 1985 staff repot with the modifications as noted by Coordinator McConn. MOTION by Commissioner itla nus' to Amend` tha Motion by adding a condition to limit the hears 1"or Building A from CC A.M. to 10*00 P.M,. Motion died for .lack of second. MOTION by Commissioner Plufka j seconded by ComAissa.oner HOTION TO AMEND Mell-,i to Amend the Motion by ,adding Condition No. 10. Approval of the landscape plan stall be oer the Citi Foy} st r l s r commondat ion as to s .cie and spacing of plant- ings to achieve opacity as directed by the City Council. Roll Cali. Vose. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Wire Nay. MOTION VOTE - AMENDMENT carried. TION CARRIED MOS O i by Comm ssione- P.lufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO .ND Magnus to Amend the Motion by adding Condition No. 11. The t„'Animum berg height s {all be 3 ft. on the cast and 5 ft. on the south measured from the paved surface and maintaining the 3 to 1 slope. Roll Call, Vote. 4 Ayes. Corm xssloners Wire and Mellen'. VOTE - NDX T Reay. MOTION carried. TION CARRIED Roll Call 'tote on the Main MOTION as twice Amended. 5 VOTE M R- ` r l TION Ayes. Commissioner Wire Nay. MOTION carried. AS TWICE- MOTION 01 Cd.,iois ion r Wire stated his vote is based on his fi.rid"Zri l that the Variance Criteria have not been met. MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Comatissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Pauba to recommend approval of the Site Plan,, Conditional BUILDING Use Permit,,and Variances for Dave 3ohnsan for Building 01, subject to the condition; in the September 31C, 1985 staff with the modifications as noted by Coordinator Mreport oconn. Roll Cali. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - 140TION CARRIED NOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner MOTIOX TO APPROVE P.lufka to recommend -)Proval for Sate, Plan, Conditional Use ILL. C Permit and Variance- for Dave 3o,inson for Buildinq C, s0ject to the conditions in the September 30, 1985 :staff report.. RollCa% Vote. 6 ew 6POTION a s.. r .eSF T - MOTION CAIM Page Z36 l nninq Commission f4ilutes October ' 1985 hdirman Stelgerwald introduced they request by Prudential PRUDENTIAL Insurance Company of Nmerica. Reading of they September 30, COWANY - CONDITION& 19S5 staff report was walved.. N 8 0 ) flarBmao tern e r,wald introduced Mr* Ron Wentz, represetiting Prudential _Insurance ''om ,an r Nr. Pentz stated they have addressed the varianoe criteria an that thli.s p ar.el Is uniqueque and the multi -tenant lau t til ,ng Is of such m<awli t.ude that only one sign can Campus Drive wool x cause an identity problem. Their request is for srgnage that can be schen from 1-4154 as well as some can Cairqlus Drive. He stated this would not be detrimental to anyone else and that It would be tastefully done to blend In with the surroundings. He noted there would he a ho ds t ,l without the sign and they would he at d i(*ompet a, ie 'irsaduantat'le. He gave examples of signage such as that for Trammell r..)w, In Wnnetonka that gives them tdentlficatiort within the park and can they building*, and, other examples la 1a.nnetonka are the Opus entrance and building signa4e.. !Ie stated he feeta this can be tastefully done and the s1ze of the project dives meant to this proposal. Commissioner Plufka inquired, if he thought a 9 x 6 sign would really be visible alone 1-494, and noted that this sign is shown parallel with only one face. lir. Pent con- firmed the proposal is 'to hat the two -Faced sign perpendic- ular to the freewi . Commissioner Hlufka stated the; sign Is not large enough to be effective an j could create a traffic hazard tlr". Pentz stated they did want a lat ger sign, how- ever, their proposal was made; to stay dose within the pro- visions of the Sign Code. Commissioner hire gueastioneO, the need for this type of sign, the prestige of the addecess -hould he sufficient. for pur- poses of direction. Mr. Pentz stated its is important that the 3033 address he visible f -on, I-494. Coordinator McConn stated that staff shares the concern re- ardincl visibility and re-adi0ilit ; that .staff has suggested Prudential, consider having a larger sign, at -494 and a traffic dir~ectional sign he used at Campus ?rive. Chairman Steigerwald wondered if t' °a general public will he looking for these particular cenanr , or if the: tenant will he more specialized. tor. en,`z stated the tenants will be diversified$ from Fortune 500 companies to a travel agency. hatrman Stelgerwald opened the Public Hearing, as there was no one present to speak on this ream, the Public Hearing was closed., Page 237 Plararainta;eft ir3 Minute, October 9f 19a5 MOTION by Commissioner P.lufka, seconded by t ai,rm-en NOTION! TO APPROVE Steltierivald to reoommendapproval for the. Conditional Use Permit Amendment for Prudential Insurance Company for two free-standingtanding a n , one on Campus Drive at q. ft.,,, ft. In,heaxght with up to four tenant Went Ific.ataonsi and, the, second sign at 15 sq. ft., to 9t ft. in height showing only the address of the buildin . pica l l Call Vote. 6 Ayes* MOTION edrried, VOTE "ION CARRIED l W BUSiNESS Chairman Stelgerwald introduced the request by Shirley SHIRLEY HENDRICK HendriA)ks for Lot Division/Varaance. ieadinq of the LOQ' DIVIS'It1N/VARI September 10, i staff report was Waived. 8 099 Chairman Stelgerwatd inquired if ifs. Hendricks had questions or comments. She stated her builder was present with questions regardinq the deck for the new home. The Builder explained the deck could cause encroachment Into, the re- quired setback. Chairman Stelgerwald explained option khat, if a variance as required for the addition of a deck on the home"this request eoud be deferred until the home tea m- i fana:iizedt- or, a r wst submitted later could becf reviewed by the Board of Zoninq Adjustments and Appeals as this ari.ance was not part of the request being conside=red tonight. Commissioner Plufka explained the Variance :Criteria and t:h, fact that they owner is crea jnq the hardship by the division of the lot and it would be 'difficult to grant a variance unde=r this circumstance. Ms. Hendricks' builder stated they , would consider alternate designs which would not required setbackk variances, fit i`11H by ommi s:51oner Wire, seconded by C'ommissioner Magnus MOTION TO APPROVE to recommend approval of the Lot' ivisinq and Variance for ShirleyHendricks ob ec;t, to the conditions in the September tip 1985 staff reper t. VOTE. 6 Ayes.; MOTION carried. VOTE -. MOT-ION CARRIED hair ax t, igerwa d introduced the reque t by Raymond RAYMOND , A 1kiakela for Lot Division/Variance. Readinq of the September LOT DIVISION/VARIANM 1985 staff report was waived. 85101) halUm n Steiqerwald noted that the petitioner was not present; Coordinator McConn ;asked the Commission to make their recommendation and explained the land was originally platted and then consolidated. The petitioner is now re- questing the division*