HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-1998 DRC Minutes DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
APRIL 28, 1998, 10:00 A.M.
MINUTES
Members Present: Mike Certalic, Neil Poulsen, Phill Forbes, Dave Skelton
Staff Present: Debbie Arkell, John Sherman, Carol Schott, Rick Hixson, Kirsten Emborg,
Visitors Present: Linda Bell, Terry Threlkeld, John Miller, Randy Kosted, Jerry Taylor
Chairperson Dave Skelton called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
A. SECOND WEEK REVIEW
l. Minton Accessory Dwelling Unit CUP/COA/Dev#Z-9842 - (Strahn)
120 West Cleveland Street
- Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness Application with
Deviations to allow the removal of the existing garage,the construction of a new
garage with an upper story accessory dwelling unit, and the construction of a mud
room with an elevator on the rear of the existing home
Linda Bell joined the DRC. Assistant Planning Director Debbie Arkell presented the application,
and reviewed the continents from last week.
There were no new comments from the Water/Sewer or Building Departments. Project Engineer
Rick Hixson added a condition: after the construction is completed, any sidewalk that is damaged
by the construction will be repaired.
B. INITIAL WEEK REVIEW
1. Kraska MiSP/COA#Z-9844 - (Strahn)
602 North Grand
- A Minor Site Plan with a Certificate of Appropriateness Application to
allow the construction of a detached two-car garage with a two-bedroom apartment
above it.
Assistant Planning Director Debbie Arkell presented the application. Water/Sewer
Superintendent Mike Certalic noted there would be only one water supply for the lot.
2. American Bank East MiSP/COA#Z-9843 -(Arkell)
501 East Main Street
- A Minor Site Plan with a Certificate of Appropriateness Application to allow
the removal of one existing structure, partial demolition of another existing structure,
and extensive remodeling and facade changes to create a 7,253 sq. ft. retail and bank
facility.
Assistant Planning Director Debbie Arkell presented the application. Chief Building Official Neil
Poulsen noted this site is more usable than the site on Willson and Mendenhall. Planner Arkell
reviewed comments from Rob Bukvich, Montana Department of Transportation.
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Water/Sewer Interim Superintendent Mike Certalic noted the water comes off Church and the
sewer stub is in the alley. There is no sewer main on Church. He noted there would be only one
water service and possibly one fire service line.
3. American Bank West MiSP/COA#Z-9845 - (Sherman)
1632 West Main Street
- A Minor Site Plan with a Certificate of Appropriateness Application to allow
a 1633 sq. ft. addition and facade re-model to the existing bank.
Urban Designer/Planner John Sherman presented the application. Chairperson Skelton asked for
Rob Bukvich's interpretation on the ingress/egress proposed. Planner Sherman noted Mr.
Bukvieb is concerned about the line-up of the accesses. He continued with an explanation of the
changes proposed with the accesses, and other modifications. He noted that MDOT is looking at
the alignment of the ingress/egress points with those across the street. Discussion followed on the
moving of the western most access on Babcock to align with the access from Main Street.
Planner Sherman noted that the parking on the east side of the Petcetra Building will be modified
into a landscaped area.
Discussion followed on the location of water and sewer services. Planner Sherman distributed
copies of the public comment received from the neighbors in Beaver Pond Plaza.
C. INFORMAL REVIEW
1. Powerhouse Technologies MiSP#Z-9847 - (Sherman)
2311 South 71h Avenue
- An Informal Review of a Minor Site Plan Application to allow the
construction of a 8,888 sq. ft. building addition, the expansion of the existing
parking lot, and related site improvements.
Terry Threlkeld joined the DRC. Urban Designer/Planner John Sherman presented the
application, noting one issue is that access to the site is granted on a yearly basis. He explained
the SID waivers, hold harmless agreement, and the access agreement with Montana State
University. Project Engineer Rick Hixson noted that the extension of 1 Ith may be an warranted
at this time. John Miller, Jerry Taylor, and Randy Kosted joined the DRC. (Phill Forbes joined
DRC.)
Public Services Director Phill Forbes asked for the uses of the expansion. Mr. Taylor and Mr.
Miller explained it will be office with some manufacturing space. Mr. Miller noted there will be
an increase of approximately 30 employees. Mr. Miller noted they are interested in a second
access and have been talking with Mr. Cook and Mr. Graf about a connection to South 11`h
Avenue.
Planner Sherman noted he has a copy of the contract with MSU for the annual agreement for the
access to South 7th. Discussion followed on the need for the installation of a signal at 1 Ith and
Kagy. Mr. Miller noted that they are running shifts,trying to keep down the traffic congestion.
Planner Sherman noted they will need 8 handicapped spaces. He discussed the lighting fixtures
and the need to change the exposure of the bulbs in the existing fixtures. He noted the addition is
8,800 sq. ft. Mr. Miller noted that they employ approximately 300 people.
Mr. Taylor asked about setbacks and which elevation was considered the front yard. He
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explained the reasons for the locations of the parking spaces. Chairperson Skelton noted the
Planning Director will make an Administrative decision on the setback requirements. Mr. Taylor
noted that the parking proposed along the S. 7th right-of-way is at the owners risk if the street is
ever installed. Chairperson Skelton suggested that Planner Sherman discuss the parking in the
rear yard with the Public Service Director.
2. Chamber of Commerce- (Skelton)
Southeast corner of Baxter Lane and North 19"Avenue
An Informal Review of the proposed Chamber of Commerce site.
This item will be discussed next week.
Mr. Certalic moved, Mr. Poulsen seconded,that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried
and the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m..
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