Minutes - Planning Commission - 06/06/1995

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Rum River Hills Planned Unit Development to allow for construction of a golf course maintenance building on Outlot G of Rum River Hills. Further Discussion: Commissioner Hendriksen stated that these uses are expected on a golf course. Chairperson Bawden questioned whether anything will be accomplished by notifying more people. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Commissioners LaDue, Deemer, Hendriksen, and Thorud. Voting No: Chairperson Bawden. Absent: Commissioners Holland and Terry. Case #13: Request for Site Plan Review for an Expansion to Rum River Plaza Shopping Center; Case of Bob Muller Zoning Administrator Frolik reported that Bob Muller is requesting site plan review to construct a 16,920 square foot addition to Rum River Plaza Shopping Center. She advised that the proposed expansion is in conformance with City Code regarding lot coverage, architectural standards, and bituminous/curbed off-street parking. Although there is a substantial amount of existing and proposed off-street parking, the site plan does not clearly indicate that the requirement for 1 space for every 200 square feet of retail space is met. Also, City Code requires a 40 foot wide landscaped yard and screening where commercial uses abut residential uses, and this impacts the west and south property lines. Whether or not the setback distance is met is not identified, and a landscape and screening plan has not been submitted. A grading and drainage plan has yet to be submitted. The site plan is also deficient of a lighting plan and a waste storage plan. Ms. Frolik also mentioned that, with consideration for future needs in the area, Staff recommends that Mr. Muller be required to provide the City with easements for additional right-of-way to accommodate a signalized intersection at T.H. #47 and 167th Avenue and also a pedestrian pathway along T.H. #47 and 167th Avenue. Applicant Bob Muller referenced the City Staff Review Letter dated June 1, 1995, and noted that the lot size was incorrect; it should be 6.43 acres. He also stated that he would like the 40-foot screening requirement waived because he might be purchasing the adjacent land. Ms. Frolik inquired if he had any objection to leaving the 40-foot space open, and Mr. Muller replied no. Ms. Frolik inquired about sufficient parking, and Mr. Muller stated there would be plenty of parking. Mr. Muller discussed the drainage with Mr. Jankowski, stating that he didn't feel the little additional paving would require ponding. Ms. Frolik inquired about the lighting plans, and Mr. Muller stated the lighting was already in place in the parking area and there will be lights on the canopy. Ms. Frolik inquired whether there would be additional waste storage, and Mr. Muller replied yes. With respect to the additional easements, Mr. Muller stated he is in favor of a light at the intersection, but he feels the City needs to negotiate, not take, the easement. Motion by Commissioner Hendriksen and seconded by Commissioner Thorud to recommend that City Council approve the site plan for the expansion of the Rum River Plaza Shopping Center, amending the lot size to 6.43 acres, waiving the screening requirement on the west and south boundaries, requiring no additional improvements to drainage and sedimentation ponds, and easements for pathway and lighted intersection to be taken up in the future. Planning Commission/June 6, 1995 Page 13 of 14