HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 03-15-2017Approved Minutes 1 of 3 Meeting of March 15, 2017
Approved Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
March 15, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Marc Anderson, Commissioners Donovan Saba, Julie Witt, Jim
Kovach, Bryan Oakley and Kira Vanderlan
MEMBERS ABSENT: David Witte
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barb Thomson and Senior Planner Marie Darling
OTHERS PRESENT:
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Vanderlan, to approve the
March 15, 2017 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 1, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Kovach, seconded by Commissioner Witt, to approve the consent
agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. WOODDALE BUILDERS (2017006)
Chair Anderson introduced the request by Wooddale Builders for a conditional use permit for
single family development within a multi-family zoning district and preliminary plat to re -plat
some of the lots within “Elm Creek Place” as “Elm Creek Place 2nd Addition” for property
located north of County Road 47 between Lawndale and Dunkirk Lanes .
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Planning Manager Thomson stated that based on circumstances beyond staff’s control, staff is
requesting that the Planning Commission open the public hearing on this matter and continue it
to the April 5, 2017 Planning Commission meeting.
Chair Anderson opened the public hearing and continued it to the April 5, 2017 meeting.
B. THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT (2017012)
Chair Anderson introduced the request by Three Rivers Park District for a site plan amendment
and conditional use permit amendment to add a third principal building in the maintenance area
and to replace the existing trails, drive aisles and parking lots at Clifton E. French Regional Park
located at 12605 and 12655 Rockford Road.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the staff report and of the amended resolution.
Commissioner Witt asked why the boaters would not be allowed to park their vehicles and
trailers along 36th Avenue.
Senior Planner Darling stated that this is a very busy boat launch. She stated that the applicant
could respond on when the boat launch would be opened or closed. She noted that the parking
and staging is proposed to occur within the site.
Chair Anderson introduced Josh Bowe, representing the applicant, who stated that during phase
one, construction will be on the south side of the park. He stated that the boat launch will remain
open the majority of the time but there will be times that the launch is closed while certain
construction activities occur. He stated there will be signs alerting visitors as to whether the boat
launch is open or closed. He stated that the intention is not to allow people to stage along 36th
Avenue.
Chair Anderson asked if a sign would be placed stating when the parking is full for the launch
area.
Mr. Bowe replied that the area would be staffed in order to alert visitors if the boat launch area is
full to prevent stacking on 36th Avenue. He reviewed the timeline for the different phases of the
project.
Commissioner Saba stated that during phase one the parking lot will have work occurring and
asked where boat traffic would be parking.
Mr. Bowe explained where parking would occur during the different phases of the project.
Commissioner Oakley asked about the hours of staffing.
Mr. Bowe stated that he is not certain on the anticipated hours but could reply to staff with that
information.
Chair Anderson opened the public hearing.
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Chair Anderson introduced Eugene Jasper, 12825 34th Avenue, who asked if the asphalt trails
throughout the park would be closed during construction.
Chair Anderson introduced Karen Graham, 11600 37th Avenue, who asked how the additional
traffic on 36th Avenue would be handled.
Chair Anderson introduced David Lagermeier, 11520 37th Avenue, who asked if there is the
ability to keep the gate at 36th Avenue closed until the area between Rockford Road and the
visitor’s center is worked on as he believed that would minimize the impact on the adjacent
neighborhood.
Chair Anderson introduced Teresa Foushee, 3050 Magnolia Lane, who asked if there is
anticipated impact on the unpaved trails throughout the park.
Chair Anderson closed the public hearing.
Mr. Bowe stated that there will be a detour for Medicine Lake Regional Trail during phases one
and two of the project and provided additional details. He stated that the park and trails in the
park will remain open during construction, noting that construction will only occur in certain
areas during the different phases. He stated that the asphalt trails may not remain asphalt during
all phases of the project. He stated that there is no activity occurring on the unpaved trails and
therefore they will remain as is. He stated that construction traffic will not enter the park from
36th Avenue, but will use the alternate entrance. He stated that traffic entering the park should be
cut in half as all but one of the camps will not be held during construction.
Commissioner Saba asked for more information on the reclaim that may occur on the asphalt
trails.
Mr. Bowe replied that the trails would look like gravel trails until the repaving occurs.
MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Vanderlan, to approve the
amended resolution, with the corrected reference to 36th Avenue, for Three Rivers Park District
for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment to add a third principal
building in the maintenance area and to replace the existing trails, drive aisles and parking lots at
Clifton E. French Regional Park located at 12605 and 12655 Rockford Road. Vote. 6 Ayes.
MOTION approved.
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Anderson, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 P.M.