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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-1998 DRC Minutes DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MAY 5, 1998, 10:00 A.M. CITY COMMISSION ROOM, CITY HALL,411 EAST MAIN Members Present: Dave Skelton, Mike Certalic,Phill Forbes, Chuck Winn Staff Present: Debbie Arkell,John Sherman, Carol Schott,James Nickelson,Rick Hixson, Kirsten Emborg Visitors Present: Linda Bell,Terry Threlkeld, Kyle Tage, Matthew Kraska, Lowell Springer Chairperson Dave Skelton called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. A. FINAL WEEK REVIEW 1. Minton Accessory Dwelling Unit CUP/COA/Dev#Z-9842 -(Strahn) 120 West Cleveland Street - Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness Applications 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 reviewed the conditions that Historic Preservation Planner Derek Strahn wrote. She suggested adding a condition about the access to the garage from Cleveland, noting that if someone is parked in the parking space in front of the garage,the person parked in the other parking space could not leave. Ms. Bell noted the owner would be willing to pave that part of the alley if DRC prefers. Public Service Director Phill Forbes noted he'd like the Forestry Department to look at the tree that is prohibiting widening the access. Mr. Forbes also suggested a condition that the package situation be a approved by the appropriate Departments. He noted as long as the owners are able to work out package arrangements,perhaps the City need not be involved. Ms. Bell noted the owners do not want to remove the tree. Planner Arkell asked if there is any other area available as parking space for the house. Ms. Bell noted there is no other space for parking. Water/Sewer Superintendent Mike Certalic noted he had no additional comments to add to last week's conditions. Project Engineer Rick Hixson noted sidewalk, driveway, and curb cut permits will be required. Ms. Bell asked if there is a need for a curb cut if they pave the alley. Mr. Hixson noted none is needed if the paving is done as per today's suggestion. Mr. Hixson moved, Mr. Certalic seconded, to recommend conditional approval with DRC conditions including the condition added this morning. Carried 5-0. B. SECOND 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. Matthew Kraska joined the DRC. In Historic Preservation PIanner Derek Strahn's absence, Assistant planning Director Debbie Arkell presented the application. She noted some ideas suggested thus far and reviewed Planner Strahn's concern with the new structure being a larger home than any other in the neighborhood. Mr. Kraska noted he is working on mitigating that problem. Planner Arkell reviewed Water/Sewer Interim Superintendent Mike Certalic's concerns from last week. Chairperson Dave Skelton noted a decision will be made next week. 2. American Bank East MiSP/COA#Z-9843 - (Arkell) 501 East Main Street - An 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. Kyle Tage joined the DRC. Assistant Planning Director Debbie Arkell presented the application. She noted that DRB recommended approval of the project. Rob Bukvich, Montana Department of Transportation, noted that the ADA curb cuts on the sidewalk are required to be perpendicular to the sidewalk. Planner Arkell asked if there needs to be ADA access to the building from the driveway. Public Service Director Phill Forbes noted there should be ADA access provided. Planner Arkell questioned if the ADA parking in the lot is safe as the users would have to cross the alley to access the building. She asked for suggestions on landscaping noting that if there is a boulevard along Mendenhall, then street trees will be required. She discussed the need for a drainage plan. Fire Marshall Chuck Winn asked if this is a slab on a grade. Mr. Tage noted it is. Mr. Forbes asked if Mr. Bukvich was comfortable with moving the access on Main Street. Planner Arkell noted he was in favor of the move. Chairperson Dave Skelton noted that a decision will be made next week. 3. American Bank West MiSP/COA#Z-9845 - (Sherman) 1632 West Main Street - An Informal Review of a proposed Minor Site Plan with a Certificate of Appropriateness Application to allow a 1633 sq. ft. addition and facade re-model to the existing bank. Kyle Tage joined the DRC. Urban Designer/Planner John Sherman reviewed the application. He asked Public Service Director Phill Forbes about the required distance between accesses on a collector street, which Mr. Forbes explained. Planner Sherman explained other changes and shifting needed in the parking lot that will be required to accommodate parking needs. He noted that DRB gave unanimous approval. Mr. Forbes asked about the parking lot to the west. Planner Sherman noted that the bank owner is working with Beaver Pond on a pedestrian access from the bank parking lot. Mr.Forbes noted the City has to be concerned with the bank of parking that is being jeopardized in the adjoining parking lot. He asked about access to the other building. Planner Sherman and Mr. Tage explained how the access will be accomplished. Fire Marshal Chuck Winn asked if there is a basement in the bank building. Mr. Tage noted there is,then described the different levels in the building, including the basement. Mr. Winn asked if there has been a code review to determine if the building has to be sprinklered. Mr. Tage explained the proposal for sprinklering. Discussion followed on a street cut across Babcock Street for a fire line. Mr. Tage noted they would like to increase the width of the curb cuts, from 32'to 40'. Mr. Forbes asked for the reasons for the wider curb cut. Mr. Tage explained the owner wants the maximum turning allowance possible. Assistant Planning Director Debbie Arkell read from the Zone Code that 35'curb cuts are pernutted. She noted that wider curb cuts are permissible with the approval of the Public Service Director. Mr. Tage asked about curb cuts on West Babcock. Mr. Forbes noted that the maximum width is 35'and the applicant would have to seek approval for the additional width from the Public Service Director. C. INITIAL WEEK REVIEW l. Deaconess Health Services ZMA#Z-9836 - (Arkell) 915 Highland Boulevard - A Zone Map Amendment Application to amend the zoning designation on a 37 acre tract of land from R-1 "Residential, Low Density"and RS"Rural Suburban"to R-3 "Residential, Medium Density". Terry Threlkeld joined the DRC. Assistant Planning Director Debbie Arkell presented the application noting that the Planning Staff feels that a PUD might be a better way to accomplish the applicant's goal than R-3 zoning. Mr. Threlkeld explained the proposed zoning for the area is to accommodate an assisted living facility. Planner Arkell noted that zone map amendments cannot be considered based on an owner's plans, as the owner may not develop the land as proposed at this time, and a new owner could develop within the parameters of the zoning designation. Thus the Planning Office is considering not supporting the R-3 designation and instead suggesting an R-2 designation,which would be more in character with the existing neighborhood,yet still allow development as proposed by the hospital through a PUD process. D. INFORMAL REVIEW Chamber of Commerce. Lowell Springer joined the DRC. Chairperson/Senior Planner Dave Skelton presented the application, noting it is located in the northeast corner of the Cape-France property at the corner of Baxter Lane and North 19'Avenue. He noted there may be a problem on the proposed ingress/egress that will have to be cleared with the Public Service Director. Water/Sewer Interim Superintendent Mike Certalic asked for the name of the new street. Project Engineer James Nickelson noted it is Commerce Drive. Discussion followed on the interior streets, access to the Chamber building,the hours of operation, the spaces needed for RV's and semis to use the area, the one- way drive,the need or not for a 2-inch water line, and using a shared access. Chairperson/Planner Skelton noted that Fire Marshal Chuck Winn would be concerned with fire service during construction. Mr. Hixson noted that a turning tool needs to be laid over the turns in the accesses to be sure the very large RV's can make the turns. Mr. Nickelson moved, Mr. Certalic seconded,that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.