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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 07-18-2018Approved Minutes 1 of 4 Meeting of July 18, 2018 Approved Minutes Planning Commission Meeting July 18, 2018 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Marc Anderson, Commissioners Bryan Oakley, Donovan Saba, Julie Witt, David Witte and Kira Vanderlan MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Justin Markell STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Thomson and Planner Kip Berglund OTHERS PRESENT: 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 July 18, 2018 Planning CommissionAgenda. Vote. 6Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 20, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES B. JOHN BRADLEY CONSTRUCTION (2018046) (Chair Anderson requested that this item he moved to New Business, Item 7.A.) MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Witte, to approve the consent agenda as revised. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. STUDIO M ARCHITECTS (2018031) Chair Anderson introduced the request by Studio M Architects for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit for a building addition and parking lot expansion at Grizzly's Restaurant located at 220 Carlson Parkway. Planner Berglund gave·an overview of the staff report. 5A Approved Minutes 2 of 4 Meeting of July 18, 2018 Commissioner Witte acknowledged the lawful non-conforming use and that the conditional use permit is required for the expansion. He questioned if a variance should be required for the setback. Planner Berglund replied that the zoning ordinance would not require a variance as the 11-foot setback is considered a legal non-conforming setback. He explained that the setback will be extended, but would not be reduced from the existing, legal non-confirming distance. Chair Anderson referenced the outdoor storage of the trash and noted that there was also a mention of wood. He asked if wood would be stored on-site. Planner Berglund stated that from his understanding, there is a wood-fire grill that is used to make pizzas, but noted that the applicant could provide additional details. Chair Anderson introduced Chris Guerrera, representing the applicant, who stated that the expansion would move the corporate headquarters from Saint Cloud to this location. He stated that Grizzly's is a family run business, and the addition would be one story on grade and one below grade, which would match the existing soffit line around the building. He stated that they attempted to locate the addition in the back of the building, where the trash enclosure and wood storage is located. He stated they would be relocated to the north. He noted that the wood is used for the wood-burning grill and perhaps the fire pit on the patio. Commissioner Witte asked if a revised landscaping plan has been provided showing eight trees. Mr. Guerrera noted that they have not yet done that, but have no objections to doing so. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing as there was no one present who requested to speak on this item. Commissioner Oakley stated that he feels that the commission is obligated to approve the request because it meets all the requirements of the city. MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Saba, to approve the request by Studio M Architects for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit for a building addition and parking lot expansion at Grizzly's Restaurant located at 220 Carlson Parkway. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. JOHN BRADLEY CONSTRUCTION (2018046) (Previously listed as Item 5.B. on this agenda) Chair Anderson stated that originally he thought that having the trash enclosure closer to the existing enclosure would be better. He noted that since that time he noticed that the existing enclosure is in a position where a garbage truck could just back down the drive aisle to unload the receptacle and if the second enclosure were next to it, the truck would not have access Approved Minutes 3 of 4 Meeting of July 18, 2018 because of the median location. He stated that the proposed location for the second enclosure would make it accessible to the garbage truck to empty. He stated there are two trees that provide screening to the current trash enclosure that will be removed with this project. He suggested that a few evergreen trees be planted to provide screening that will be lost with the removal of the cottonwoods. Chair Anderson introduced Matt Streeter, representing the applicant, who stated that there are rather large trees on the Highway 55 side, which they have cut back throughout the years because they cover the tenant signage. He confirmed that the proposed location would allow the garbage truck to pull in directly to empty the receptacle. He stated he would be concerned with evergreen trees or trees that will be large and cover signage. He stated that perhaps shrubs could be used for screening. He stated he can provide additional information on the current screening and would be open to adding shrubbery if desired. He noted he would need to speak with the property owner to confirm additional expenditures. He stated, if desired, he could bring photographs of the current coverage and screening when this moves to the City Council. He stated he would be open to an additional condition to look at the current screening from Highway 55 and to determine if additional screening is needed. Commissioner Vanderlan stated that she has noticed that the sign has not been updated to reflect the current tenants. Mr. Streeter stated that it takes time to get responses from the tenants, but they are working to update the sign. He stated if they do not get a response from the tenants, they can use clear spaces to replace the tenants that have left the building. Commissioner Saba asked if it was considered to put the dumpster on the west side rather than the east. Mr. Streeter noted that this dumpster was added to address the use of a specific business, India Bazaar, and that is why the location was determined, with input from the garbage hauler. Commissioner Oakley asked if the proposed resolution includes the concerns regarding screenmg. Chair Anderson confirmed that the proposed resolution does not address the issue of additional screening. Commissioner Oakley stated that he agrees with the comments from Chair Anderson regarding screening. He said he did not see a reason to make the applicant come back before the commission and suggested adding a condition that would require a landscape plan be submitted showing suitable screening. Chair Anderson noted that he would prefer calling for evergreen screening rather than suitable screenmg. MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Vanderlan, to approve the request by John Bradley Construction to allow an additional dumpster enclosure within a front Approved Minutes 4 of 4 Meeting of July 18, 2018 yard at Plymouth Hills Shoppes located at 3355 Plymouth Boulevard, with a new Condition 6 that the applicant provide a landscape plan that shows evergreen screening of the new dumpster enclosure. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Anderson, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 P.M.