HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 06-20-2018Approved Minutes 1 of 4 Meeting of June 20, 2018
Approved Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
June 20, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Marc Anderson, Commissioners Bryan Oakley, Donovan Saba,
David Witte and Justin Markell
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Julie Witt and Kira Vanderlan
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Thomson, Planner Kip Berglund
OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Ned Carroll
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Witte, seconded by Commissioner Saba, to approve the June 20,
2018 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 6, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Markell, to approve the consent
agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. HOLLYDALE GOLF COURSE. (2018029)
Chair Anderson introduced the request by Hollydale Golf Course for a conditional use permit for
the removal and replacement of a storage shed at 4710 Holly Lane.
Planner Berglund gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Witte asked if there is an outstanding conditional use permit for the existing
building.
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Planner Berglund replied that the golf course was established in 1965, prior to the requirement
for a conditional use permit. He explained that when the City Council adopted a new zoning
ordinance in 1996, this use, and all other uses requiring conditional use permits under the new
ordinance, were automatically considered to have received conditional use permit approval.
Commissioner Witte asked if the conditional use permit would run with the property, if
approved.
Planner Berglund confirmed that is correct.
Commissioner Witte asked if specification should be made that the conditional use permit would
be tied to this specific building with the proposed dimensions.
Plmmer Berglund replied and read aloud the condition addressing that concern.
Commissioner Witte stated that the golf course has been divided into three parcels and asked for
details.
Plmmer Berglund stated that the surrounding uses were based on the boundaries of the golf
course itself and not the individual parcels within the golf course.
Chair Anderson introduced Rick Deziel, the applicant, who stated that there is equipment that has
been sitting outside. He noted that the existing shed has not been purposeful and therefore they
are proposing to remove that deteriorated shed and build a new shed that could house the
equipment.
Chair Anderson asked if there will be a concrete base and asked for color details.
Mr. Deziel confirmed that there will be a concrete floor. He noted that the color has not yet been
chosen, but noted that it would be an earthen tone to ensure that it blends into the surroundings
and does not stand out.
Chair Anderson opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing as t here was no one
present who requested to speak on this matter.
Commissioner Witte stated that he would support a conditional use permit that would remove the
existing building and replace it with a building with the specified dimensions.
Chair Anderson asked how that would differ from the proposed action.
Commissioner Witte explained that he would want to ensure that the existing shed is removed
and felt that the dimensions were not properly addressed.
Commissioner Saba noted that a condition within th e proposed resolution does require the
removal of the existing building and contains the dimensions for the new building.
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MOTION by Commissioner Saba, seconded by Commissioner Witte, to approve the request by
Hollydale Golf Course for a conditional use permit for the removal and replacement of a storage
shed at 4710 Holly Lane. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved.
B. NRG RELIABILITY SOLUTIONS. (2018035)
Chair Anderson introduced the request by NRG Reliability Solutions for a conditional use permit
for the construction of two exhaust stacks for two existing emergency stand -by generators for
property located at 5905 Trenton Lane.
Planner Berglund gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Oakley referenced the required stack height, w hich is modeled upon an EPA
standard. He asked what would happen if the City were to state that a lower height is required.
Planner Berglund provided additional details. He noted that a height of 1.5 feet lower could be
approved administratively through a building permit.
Commissioner Oakley noted that it would seem that the EPA standard would overrule the city
standard.
Planning Manager Thomson confirmed that would be correct.
Commissioner Saba asked the height of the building, to provide perspective.
Planner Berglund stated that the building is roughly 30 feet in height.
Chair Anderson asked if bracing would be required for stabilization of the stacks.
Planner Berglund replied that it appears there will not be bracing, but noted that the applicant can
provide additional details on the design.
Chair Anderson introduced Chris Dorival, representing the applicant, who stated that a licensed
structural engineer has designed the structure to be self -contained and therefore there will not be
additional bracing required.
Commissioner Markell asked how the addition of the stacks would lower the sound levels.
Mr. Dorival provided additional details, noting that the stacks will be above residential building
heights, which should lower the sound levels to those nearby. He stated that in the argument of
who would "win" over the city and EPA, it would actually be the business that would lose
because some of their customers are asking for the backup generators.
Chair Anderson opened the public hearing and clo sed the public hearing as there was no one
present who requested to speak on this matter.
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MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Witte, to approve the request
by NRG Reliability Solutions for a conditional use permit for the construction of two exhaust
stacks for two existing emergency stand -by generators for property located at 5905 Trenton
Lane. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved.
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Anderson, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 P.M.