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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 . Approved Minutes 2 of 3 Meeting of March 15, 2017 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. Approved Minutes 3 of 3 Meeting of March 15, 2017 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.