HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-1998 DRC Minutes DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
MAY 12, 1998, 10:00 A.M.
MINUTES
Members Present: Mike Certalic, Craig Brawner,Phill Forbes, Dave Skelton,
Staff Present: Debbie Arkell,Rick Hixson,John Sherman, Chris Saunders,Jody Olsen,
Visitors Present: Jerry Taylor, Bruce Erickson, Wade Kumlien, Tim Rathbun, Jeff Morrow, Dave
Kumlien,Terry Threlkeld, Jerry Locati, Lowell Springer, Caren Roberty
Chairperson Dave Skelton called to order at 10:05.
A. FINAL 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.
Neither the applicant nor representative were present for the discussion. Assistant Planning Director
Debbie Arkell presented the application and reviewed the conditions, noting that most are standard
conditions. She noted that included with the memo was a revised site plan. She continued, if the applicant
doesn't agree with any of the conditions,he can appeal them to the City Commission. (Staff Reports are on
file in the Planning Office.)
Public Service Director Phill Forbes noted the revised plan shows a 20 foot setback shown on Peach,and
the original shows a 25 foot setback. Planner Arkell concluded a 25 foot setback is needed on this artrial
street.
Water/Sewer Interim Superintendent Mike Certalic noted that he submitted his conditions two weeks ago
and he has no additions to make.
Mr.Brawner asked if there would be a street cut required for sewer. Planner Arkell indicated a new sewer
would be needed. Discussion followed on the water services. Project Engineer Rick Hixson noted the
applicant will need a street cut permit on North Grand for the sewer.
Public Service Director Phill Forbes noted he has talked to Historic Preservation Planner Derek Strahn
about the difference in grade on the site, noting if there is any significant difference between the alley and
the floor of the garage,the street superintendent will have to look at it to be sure it will work,and suggested
a condition be added to require the superintendent's approval.
Fire Marshall Chuck Winn had no comments.
Mr. Hixson moved to recommend approval with the conditions from DRC and the modifications discussed
today. The motion was seconded by Mr. Certalic and carried unanimously.
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.
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Jerry Locati and Bruce Erickson joined the DRC. Assistant Planning Director Debbie Arkell noted that
DRB has voted to conditionally approve the project. Chairperson Skelton noted a decision by DRC must
be made on this application today and reminded the audience that this is a public meeting not a public
hearing. He noted that any public comment should have been submitted to the Planning Office,
Assistant Planning Director Debbie Arkell reviewed the application and recommended approval with
conditions, after reviewing the conditions. (All staff reports are on file in the Planning Office.)
Water/Sewer Interim Superintendent Mike Certalic reviewed his revised continents from two weeks ago.
Project Engineer Rick Hixson reviewed his conditions.
No comments were given from the Fire, Building, or Public Service Departments.
City Engineer Craig Brawner noted that parking is difficult for ingress/egress in the parking area on North
Church Avenue. He feels that parking will be the most highly used and if it can be improved, now is the
time to do it.
Mr. Hixson moved, Mr. Winn seconded,to recommend approval with conditions as presented by the DRC.
The motion carried unanimously.
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. f . addition and facade re-model to the existing bank.
Jerry Locati and Bruce Erickson joined the DRC. Urban Designer/Planner John Sherman presented the
application and reviewed the conditions. He noted he has received public comments from David Kumlien,
Beaver Pond Plaza,who is against the parking and access changes and from Mr. Siker, from West
Babcock Professional Building, who is in favor of the changes. He read the letters into the record.
Project Engineer Rick Hixson reviewed his comments,amending Planner Sherman's condition#1, " if not
already recorded, a 30'public street and utility easement shall be granted". Mr. Brawner added"the City
will require a 15'radius on the accesses onto a collector street". Mr. Erickson noted that Rob Bukvich has
said he will recommended a 40'wide access. Discussion followed on the length of the stacking prior to the
turn into the bank.
Fire Marshal Chuck Winn asked if the basement will be sprinklered. Mr. Locati noted if it is required, then
it would be. Mr. Winn noted it is a building department issue.
Water/Sewer Interim Superintendent Mike Certalic reviewed his revised comments. City Engineer Craig
Brawner added that the accesses that are existing and proposed be shown, and the vegetation in the site
triangle be removed.
Mr.Winn moved to conditionally approve the application with conditions as per the DRC. Mr. Hixson
seconded the motion,which carried unanimously.
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large enough for something to be done on them.
Water/Sewer Interim Superintendent Mike Certalic reviewed his comments.
City Engineer Craig Brawner noted that there may be an agreement required to deal with shared accesses.
3. Maus Annexation#A-9804 (Olsen)
Meadow Lane
An Annexation Application to annex approximately 1/2 acre on Meadow Lane to
the City.
Assistant Planner Jody Olsen presented the application. City Engineer Craig Brawner noted that Meadow
Lane doesn't exist to the north of the subject property.
Water/Sewer Interim Superintendent Mike Certalic reviewed his comments. He noted there needs to be
main extensions for sewer and water. Mr. Brawner noted that with areas like this, when annexed, the
water/sewer problems need to be addressed so that when developed, there are no problems. Discussion
continued on water and sewer main extensions. Mr. Brawner noted if they are currently on City sewer and
water,they should have been annex a long time ago.
4. ABC Rental MiSP#Z-9863 (Skelton)
1624 West Beall Street
- A Minor Site Plan Application to remodel the existing car wash to reduce the number
of bays; move the fence between ABC Rental and the Car Wash to expand outside storage;
and change on-site traffic circulation.
Chairperson/Senior Planner Dave Skelton presented the application. He noted that Engineering will have to
check on storm drainage. Public Service Director Phill Forbes asked if there is an oil/grit separator
installed, if not, one will be required.
Mr. Certalic presented his comments.
Chairperson/Senior Planner Skelton expressed his concern with having to comply with the Sign Ordinance
for said signage on the site,unless the applicant chose to apply for variances to the Sign Code.
D. INFORMAL REVIEWS
1. Guardian Restoration Informal #I-9816 (Arkell)
902 North Wallace
- An Informal Review for a proposal to expand for warehousing/office.
Jeff Morrow and Tim Rathbrn joined the DRC. Assistant Planning Director Debbie Arkell presented the
project,reviewed her comments, and noted there will be a need for a deviation from driving aisle width.
She noted the deviation still may not make the driving aisle safe.
Public Service Director Phill Forbes noted there doesn't appear to be enough room for the addition on the
east side. Mr. Rathbun noted there is 3040 feet between the existing building and the neighbor's building.
Water/Sewer Interim Superintendent Mike Certalic discussed the location of sewer and water lines,
including: location of water lines and services to the sections of the structure,the installation of separate
water services,the existing separator which was installed 5 or 6 years ago, the possible encroachment onto
L Street and Wallace. Mr. Rathbun noted that some of the street encroaches onto their property. City
Engineer Craig Brawner noted that parking looks to be a problem. Planner Arkell noted that driving aisles
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B. SECOND WEEK REVIEW
1. 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".
Jerry Taylor, Terry Threlkeld, and Gordon Davidson joined the DRC. Assistant Planning Director Debbie
Arkell presented the application,noting the Plaluvng Office may be recommending R-2 zoning rather than
R-3 as proposed.
Project Engineer James Nickelson noted that R-3 zoning could tax the infrastructure. Mr. Taylor asked for
the basis for Mr. Nickelson's comment. Mr. Taylor noted that the hospital is proposing smaller, duplex to
4-plex units for assisted living. Mr. Threlkeld noted they understand the City's concerns with possible
over-building, however,R-3 is the only zoning that would allow the applicant to do what they want to do
without doing an extensive PUD review.
Project Engineer James Nickelson noted there is waste water collection data from that area.
Chairperson Skelton asked for clarification of the subdivision regulations on parkland dedication. Planner
Arkell noted the regulations require a standard 11%dedication for R-3 zoned property unless the
development plan is approved for a set number of dwelling units.
Chairperson Skelton noted that a recommendation to Planning Board and City Commission will be made
next week.
C. INITIAL WEEK REVIEW
1. Gallatin Park Pre-ap#P-9823 (Saunders)
Marley Road
- A Major Subdivision Pre-Application Application to divide 27.831 acres into 35
lots.
Assistant Planner Chris Saunders presented the application, noting that the annexation agreement has been
signed and is in the City Attorney's office and should go to City Commission soon.
Water/Sewer Interim Superintendent Mike Certalic asked if there was a way to stub the water after the lots
are built. He doesn't want to see pavements cuts,however,he doesn't want stubs installed that aren't used,
as was done in the Evergreen Park subdivision.
City Engineer Craig Brawner asked about accesses to Manley Road from each of the lots. Planner
Saunders explained the proposed accesses and how they could be shared or access gained from the private
street rather than form Manley Road.
John McNeil, Parks Department, asked about the dedication of parkland. Planner Saunders noted because
this is a commercial development,there is no parkland dedication required.
2. West Park Amended Sub#P-9824 (Olsen)
1941 West Main Street(site of old Western Federal Bank)
- An Amended Subdivision Plat Application for a Minor Subdivision to divide 2 lots
totaling 1.283 acres into 3 lots for commercial use. (First of a two week review)
Assistant Planner Jody Olsen presented the application. Chairperson Skelton noted the new lots need to be
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are too narrow and, due to the location of the garage doors, little parking is available.
Mr. Brawner noted that if there aren't fire hydrants in the vicinity, they would have to be provided.
2. Kim Just for Thomas Development Company Apartment Complex Informal#I-9817
North 27 h Avenue and Oak Street (Skelton)
- An Informal Review for development of Lot 3, Annie Subdivision, Phase 2, as a
PUD for apartments.
Lowell Springer and Caren Robarty joined the DRC. Chairperson/Senior Planner Dave Skelton presented
the application, noting the applicant is proposing a 4-plex development.
Mr. Springer noted they are proposing 36 apartments in the first phase and 30 to 32 apartments in the
second phase. He noted the locations of 25th and 27th streets. He noted that the City has developed a
standard that the stop light on 19th and Oak would have to be installed before the development could begin.
Chairperson/Planner Skelton noted that Mr. Springer and his clients may have to participate in the design
of Oak Street around the power poles at 27th Avenue and Oak Street. Discussion followed on the
installation of water mains along North 25th, the transition from the divided street into the two-way street
on 25th,and the fact that the application will not continue if all three streets have to be constructed now.
Public Service Director Phill Forbes noted that the project would have to construct 1/2 of each street that
surrounds the development. City Engineer Craig Brawner noted that Oak Street needs to be built before
these apartments are constructed to provide a secondary access. Discussion followed on which streets have
to be constructed and which could they be done in phases.
Mr. Springer summarized that they are proposing to complete 25t"Avenue and Oak Street with phase 1 and
27'" Avenue and Oak Street with phase 2. Mr. Brawner noted that they are trying to subdivide without
subdividing. Discussion followed on who will pay for the development of the streets. Mr. Forbes noted
that waivers of right to protest are the safety net for paying for the installation of streets and traffic signals.
He also noted that Commission didn't give City Staff guidance on what affordable housing proposals will
be supported.
Mr. Brawner asked what will happen if the owner comes in with a plat to subdivide the property, noting
that the rest of the infrastructure may not get installed. Mr. Springer noted that the development of Phase
2 would require the completion of Oak Street and 27th Avenue.
Mr. Forbes noted that a weak part of this proposal is that Harvest Creek could sell the land adjacent to
27th and never participate in the completion of it. Mr. Springer noted that he likes it when the City says "it
has to be installed,we don't care how or who does it,before the development can be constructed."
Mr. Certalic moved, Ms. Finke seconded, that the meeting be adjourn. The motion carried unanimously.
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