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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-10 CPC MINVice Chair Dahlquist called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Present: Aron Buchanan, Mike Dahlquist, Eric Hansen, Mike Kocon, Ann Seiss, Scott Spisak, and Charles Wolden Staff p resent: Community Development Director Turnblad Absent: Matt Gallick and John Malsam CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION January 10, 2011 Election of officers Mr. Kocon moved to nominate Mr. Dahlquist to serve as chair for the coming year. No other nominations were received. Mr. Dahlquist was elected by unanimous vote. Mr. Kocon moved to nominate Mr. Spisak to serve as vice chair for the coming year. No other nominations were received. Mr. Spisak was elected by unanimous vote. Approval of minutes Mr. Spisak moved to approve the minutes of Dec. 13, 2010. Mr. Kocon seconded the motion; motion passed by unanimous vote. OPEN FORUM No comments were received. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. 2011 -01 A special use permit request for a 15,480 square -foot, single -story office and professional building located at 2900 Curve Crest Blvd. in the CRD, Campus Research and Development District. Daniel Regan, applicant. Mr. Turnblad reviewed the request and staff findings. Mr. Spisak referred to the condition regarding the provision of four handicapped parking spaces and noted that one of the four must be van - accessible. Mr. Spisak asked whether the dirt stockpile on the second building pad would remain on site or be removed. Ms. Seiss questioned whether there is already sufficient office space in Stillwater, speaking of the current vacant office space. Mr. Wolden asked whether there would be sufficient parking for phase 2 construction. Dan Regan, Airlake Development, explained the phasing of parking and stated there would be sufficient parking for each phase. He spoke briefly about his company, noting that the company's business plan is to own real estate for the long -term, unlike other companies that build a property and then sell it off. He also reviewed the details of the proposed building and use. He said that more than half of the building is already leased to Health East as a primary care clinic and said the remainder of the building is being leased for other medical office use. Mr. Dahlquist opened the public hearing. Dr. Allan Downey, 2950 Curve Crest Blvd., said generally he is in support of the proposal. However, he said the orientation of the building and parking lot is not in keeping with the spirit of the private covenants within the Bradshaw Addition. He pointed out that the adjacent facility, Associated Eye Care, was required by the private covenants to reorient its building and parking, and said he believes this applicant should be required to do the same. Jim Bradshaw, 1310 Hillcrest Drive, spoke of the design principles and efforts made in developing the master plan for the Bradshaw Addition. He said preservation of natural resources was very important, as was minimizing the impact of the development on the residential properties to the north. As a result, he said, a trail was developed between the 1 CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION January 10, 2011 neighboring residential properties and the building sites and a commitment made to keep buildings as far to the south as possible. Mr. Bradshaw stated that because the Airlake Development lot is the largest of the three lots in Block 2, the most efficient use of the site resulted in orienting the buildings and parking as proposed. However, he said he thought the orientation still honors the attempt to provide distance from the neighbors. No other comments were received, and the hearing was closed. Mr. Regan briefly discussed the orientation of the building and parking. He said the building will present a well- finished face to the Highway 36 corridor and still keep the building as far to the south as practical. He noted that parking is both of the side and the rear of the building. Mr. Regan also pointed out that the covenants are private agreements and not enforced by the City. Mr. Kocon asked Mr. Turnblad if private covenants are enforced by the City. Mr. Turnblad responded that the City does not enforce covenants but does recognize their existence, which is why the plans were received by the adjacent Homeowners' Association for comment. Mr. Turnblad stated the Homeowners' Association found the proposal to be acceptable. Mr. Spisak asked Mr. Regan if he was comfortable with a condition that the soil stockpile be removed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; Mr. Regan responded in the affirmative. Mr. Spisak moved to approve the request with the conditions included in the staff report, amending Condition J to specific that one of the handicapped parking spaces must be van - accessible, and with the additional condition (P) that excess soils be removed prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Mr. Kocon seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion about tent and vendor sales draft ordinance — Mr. Turnblad noted that the Planning Commission has been discussing the issue of special permits for outdoor seasonal sales for a number of years. He said at the direction of the Commission, staff developed a draft ordinance that would require application for and issuance of an annual permit for seasonal sales, rather than a special use permit. He said staff would draft proposed regulations for vending carts for discussion at the next meeting. Ms. Seiss asked whether Christmas tree sales should be included under the proposed regulations. Mr. Turnblad noted that if the sale is on public property, that would require approval by the City Council and Parks Commission. However, he agreed, that Christmas tree sales might be proposed for a private commercial space, so it would make sense to include those sales in this ordinance. Mr. Dahlquist asked whether a banner would be considered as one of the three signs allowable for such operations. Mr. Turnblad said it is the intent to consider a banner as part of the total signage; Mr. Dahlquist suggested that the language be revised to make that intent clear. • Mr. Spisak asked when the solar panel ordinance would be brought back to the Commission. Mr. Turnblad said that would occur at the next meeting. • Mr. Dahlquist asked about training opportunities for new Commission members. Mr. Turnblad said staff has already had an orientation session with the new members. He also noted that Government Training Service offers a number of workshops each year; he said information about those opportunities would be included in the Commission agenda packet as soon as it is received. Meeting was adjourned on a motion by Mr. Wolden, second by Mr. Hansen. 2