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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-17-1998 DRC Minutes DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1998, 10:00 A.M. COMMISSION ROOM, CITY HALL, 411 EAST MAIN STREET NOTES Members Present: Neil Polsen, Greg Megaard Craig Brawner called the meeting to order at 10:05. He explained this is a public meeting not a public hearing. A. FINAL WEEK REVIEW 1. Machinery Power & Equipment Co., CAT Rental Store CUP/COA #Z-98188 30 Dead Man's Gulch (Sherman) - A Conditional Use Permit Application with a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the construction of a 12,000 sq. ft. rental and service facility and site improvements on 4.07 +/- acres. Robert Bushing and Wally Bell joined the DRC. John reviewed the conditions from Planning Staff. (All recommended conditions and memos are on file in the Planning Office.) John further explained condition #18, noting that Engineering will address the drainage and dust control. He noted that any requested reduction in parking requirements is to be submitted in writing to the Planning Director. He reviewed the conditions from Senior Planning Staff. Rick Hixson presented the recommended conditions from Engineering Staff. He noted he couldn't tell where the pond is delineated. Mr. Bushing explained the size and location. Rick noted there is one culvert that isn't identified as per size, existing or proposed. He asked that all culverts be identified and sized. He noted that Engineering would be inn support of graveling the storage areas for the track equipment, however, that will require a variance from the City Commission. Mike submitted his comments two weeks ago,however, he reviewed them for the applicant. Neil noted there is a question if the building will be required to be sprinklered. Mr. Bushing noted that RAE Fire has requested it be sprinklered and the applicant has no objections to sprinklering. Mr. Bushing asked about condition #4 by Engineering. He noted the fourth bay is a washbay and he explained how he usually installs a grit separator outside the building. Mike noted that would be acceptable. Rick noted that the details for the grit separator is required to be submitted with the FSP. The item was discussed further. Mr. Bushing asked about the paving and screening requirements. He noted his proposals for each, noting he calculated less parking. Duscussion followed on the issues, with John noting that written documentation is needed for the uses/areas. Mr. Bell asked where the location of the 8' fence is required and if landscaping is also required. John explained the requirements. Rick moved to recommend approval as per conditions of the DRC, seconded by Mike. Carried 5-0. 2. La Parilla CUP #Z-98189 - (Killibrew) 1533 West Babcock Street - A Conditional Use Permit Application to allow the serving of alcoholic beverages and paving and drainage improvements at an existing restaurant. Zack anderson and Cordell Poole joined the DRC. Joni reviewed the conditions from Planning Staff. Mike noted no significant comments. Neil reviewed his condition for a handicapped rail on the ramp. Rick reviewed the comments from Engineering Staff. Phill moved to recommend approval with conditions of the DRC. Greg seconded. Carried 5- 0. 3. Grum's Deli CUP #Z-98190 - (Killibrew) 2107 North Th Avenue - A Conditional Use Permit to allow the serving of alcoholic beverages in an existing restaurant. (Final of 2 week review). William Thompson and Taylor Thompson joined the DRC. Joni reviwed the conditions of the Planning Staff, noting all are standard. Rick had no comments nor did the other departments. Joni noted that all the other improvements have been done. The FSP has not been signed by the Planning Director. Rick moved to recommend approval as per the conditions of the DRC, seconded by Phill. Carried 5-0. B. SECOND WEEK REVIEW 1. Henderson Concept PUD #Z-98191 - (Berger) 1005 East Griffin Drive - A Concept Planned Unit Development proposal for the development of roughly 500 storage units and 28 mobile home lots on approximately 18.5 acres located north of Griffin Drive, between Bridger and Griffin Drives. Carroll Henderson, Lewis Burton and Lewis joined the DRC. Therese presented the application, noting the loeaked gate site, accesses. She noted the appliant is requesting two waivers and listed them. She summarized the concerns of last week. Craig noted the site plan shows a flood way and asked if that was accurate. Mr. Burton noted is. Craig noted the flood way and the flood fringe seem to coincide. Mr. Burton noted it does . Further discussion followed on the floodway and fringe. Rick noted that the locations of the storage buildings are located on the utility. He noted the FSP will show the structures outside the 30' easement. Mr. Henderson noted the plans can be adjusted. Craig asked if the 2" gas main is accurately depicted. Mr. Henderson noted he has requested that Montana Power move the line where the ponds are located. He noted the structures will be prefabricated, movable buildings, so if need be they can be moved for access to the gas line. Neil noted that there is a lot of fill work going on, therefore a detailed soils report will be required. Craig asked if there are certain requirements for movable buildings. Neil discussed, noting that the applicant hasn't given the exact details of the structures. Mr. noted that the water line is actually an 18" line, the 8" line is a typo. Discussion followed on the sinkhole on the south side of Hillside Drive. There were several conversations at once. Mike noted that the capacity of the 12" clay sewer line on Bridger Drive will have to be analysed. Craig noted that there will be a condition requiring flow monitoring for this section of the sewer main to show there is actually capacity available. Mr. Henderson noted that the sewer capacity won't be used except for the manager's office. He noted the location of existing septic tanks. Discussion followed on the location of some of the structures over utility easements and gas lines. Mr. Henderson noted that the depth of the units can be varied to stay out the easements. Greg noted concerns of the Fire Department. He noted the locked gate has to be accessible to the Fire Department. Discussion followed on the concern. North-south connection to the mobiles from Griffin was discussed. Greg noted that enforcement of the no parking in the gated area is a problem. He noted the gate must be accessible to the Fire Department at all times. Craig noted that the FSP show all dimensions including the 30' fire access, turning radii, etc. Phill noted the access from this property onto Griffin Drive, they should expect to be required to correct deficiencies on Griffin Drive, Story Mill. Therese noted that Rob Bukvich had comment on the requirements on Bridger Drive. She noted that all comments next week will be prepared for the applicant. C. FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW 1. Gallatin Center PUD #Z98119 - (Arkell) - A Planned Unit Development Application to review final site plan. Gene Graf, Scott Bell, Dave Jarrett joined the DRC. Debbie noted that generally FSP's are reviewed in house. the Regulations require full DRC approval of PUD FSP's. She noted that every lot will go through full site plan review. She noted the appproval is for the whole PUD, the Planning Dept is reviewing the first phase. Phill asked if there was any discussion of water rights. Mr. Graf noted he is in agreement with the numbers presented to him. Debbie noted this is for Phase 1. Mr. Jarrett asked where they are with the engineering of the water main in that area. James reviewed the schedule. Craig noted that CI-75 may have an effect on the selling of bonds. He noted the City is within 30-60 days of bidding the project, and the City doesn't yet know if it can sell bonds. Mr. Graf noted they have to have water by October, 1999. Discussion followed on the bonding and bidding issues. Mr. Graf asked what alternatives there are for the City if the bonding is available. Craig noted there are no other options. Mr. Jarrett asked how much is in the City Impact Fees for Water. It was noted there is not enough to complete this project. Mr. Jarrett asked how his group can help. Phill noted there is no practical answer to that. Phill moved to approve the FSP, seconded by Mike. Carried 5-0. D. INFORMAL REVIEW 1. Sunset Motel & Trailer Park 810 North 7"' - Conversion of motel and trailer park to retail which will involve partial demolition, removal of mobile homes, and building addition. Khoung Tang joined the DRC. Debbie presented the application. James noted the alley has been vacated. Mr. Tang noted he is proposing a one story building. Debbie commented that the parking lot on Lot 15 won't work as backing onto the public right-of-way isn't allowed. She noted the drive aisle cannot be located in the full front yard setback. She suggested a rear entrance. James noted the City owns a triangle. Craig noted the new submittal needs to show the location of the entrance to County Market. Debbie explained the screening requirement betweeen the residential and commercial use. Craig asked what happens on the rest of the block. Debbie explained the uses. Craig suggested a possible shared access with a neighbor. Mr. Tang explained the possibilities and the poles between the properties. Mike noted the locations of the sewer services. Mr. Tang noted he plans for strictly retail uses. Phill noted there should be no problem with access with the location of the signal at 7th, however, the access cannot be located too close to the intersection. For the betterment of the DRC: Carol introduced Bridget to the DRC. Debbie asked if the DRcplanned to meet on Dec. 29. The Committee decided not to. This meeting is open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact -ADA Coordinator, Ron Brey, at 582-2305 (voice) or 582-2301 (TDD).