Minutes - Planning Commission - 10/04/2012

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of 101 parking stalls and the applicant is proposing 43 stalls. In addition, 40 proof of parking stalls (on -site) and 25 on street parking stalls were available to fulfill the parking requirements. She noted it was the intent in the COR that sites minimize surface parking and create strategies for shared parking between adjacent users particularly when taking advantage of peak and off peak parking cycles. Staff is generally supportive of the use of on- street parking for the proposed use, as no parking structures were planned in this area. Planning Consultant Goodroad discussed the parking situation in further detail stating the City could require proof of parking to be installed with Phase I due to lack of legally recordable shared parking agreements to meet City requirements of the COR Design Framework. However, another option would be for the City to accept the proof of parking plan with a condition that at such time that parking demand is beyond what is provided on -site and the 25 accepted on- street parking stalls, and extending into additional on- street parking areas beyond 300' radius of the site, such proof of parking shall be installed at the applicants expense. Staff recommended that Phase 2 construction not move forward without recordable cross - parking agreements in place. Planning Consultant Goodroad reviewed the proposed building elevations with the Commission. She noted the building was a nice blend of brick, windows, metal and pre -cast material. The proposed materials met City requirements. Staff recommended approval of the site plan and conditional use permit. Planning Consultant Goodroad entered revised architectural drawings into record. Citizen Input Wayne Skaff, Pastor of Northgate Church, 15407 Krypton Street, explained that Northgate Church began meeting in 2010 at the PACT School. He commented the church was determined to build a 21 century building in the COR of Ramsey. He discussed the need for the church to share parking space with its adjacent neighbors and then reviewed the amenities within the proposed building. He hoped the performing arts center would be utilized by the entire community for meetings, concerts and training. Mr. Skaff anticipated that Phase 2 would begin in a short time and requested the proof of parking not be required at this time. Commissioner Field inquired the intention of the church at this time with the proof of parking. Mr. Skaff stated it would be his intent to leave the Phase 2 site vacant at this time and not create the additional parking north of the building. He noted he had verbal parking agreements with PACT and was pursuing an agreement with Allina. He explained he had approximately 300 parking stalls within a very short walk of the proposed building. Commissioner Van Scoy requested the verbal agreements become written. Mr. Skaff explained the Board of Directors at PACT passed a motion and signed an agreement approving cross parking. This would make 104 parking stalls available to Northgate. He noted he had verbal agreements with NAU and Allina at this time. Both were willing to draft written Planning Commission /October 4, 2012 Page 7 of 16