Minutes - Planning Commission - 11/03/2016

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Community Development Director Gladhill explained the City would be reviewing a landscaping plan in the next step. Curtis Foster, 7121 148th Lane NW, asked how property values would be impacted by the proposed project. Community Development Director Gladhill explained staff does not have any empirical evidence that the project would negatively affect property values. He believed there was enough separation that this would not be a concern. He explained City staff could speak with the Council anecdotally regarding the adjacent property values. Commissioner Brauer stated he wouldn't mind living next to the proposed facility given the fact there would be little noise or traffic and there would be a good-sized buffer in place. Chairperson Levine requested comment from the applicant. Reid Schulz, Landform Professional Services, introduced himself to the Planning Commission. He discussed the success of Troy Halverson and National Self Storage. He thanked staff for their assistance with the Sketch Plan. He explained this plan was not requesting a variance within the buffer yard. He reported he was willing to work with the neighbors and would not be contributing to any of the drainage concerns. He described how a hammerhead turnaround was used and questioned the benefit of the hybrid cul-de-sac that was being proposed by the City. He explained he was more than happy to dedicate land to the City for a cul-de-sac but stated he would be seeking a reduction in the park dedication fees if this were to proceed. It was his recommendation that the cul-de-sac not be required. Commissioner Bauer asked if the two large garage doors would accommodate semi -trucks. Mr. Schulz indicated the two larger doors would allow for climate controlled access into the facility for patrons visiting the site during the winter months. He described how access would be controlled by the gates and noted now outdoor storage would be allowed. Commissioner VanScoy questioned how the pond would be accessed. Mr. Schulz described how maintenance vehicles would access the pond through the stub street. Community Development Director Gladhill stated in the past there was openness for the applicant to dedicate property to the City. He explained he would be interested in holding further conversations with the applicant regarding the cul-de-sac. He understood the cul-de-sac would be awkward in shape, but the City saw value in completing this project. He recommended staff speak with the applicant and bring forward a recommendation to the Commission at a future meeting. He suggested the Public Works Superintendent attend the next meeting to review the cul-de-sac concerns in further detail with the Commission. Commissioner Surma questioned how high the proposed building would be. Planning Commission/November 3, 2016 Page 5 of 10