Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/02/2004

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That the exception will be harmonious with the objectives of the moratorium ordinance to curtail development because the subdivision will not create any. new buildable lots; it will simply create new boundaries around two existing uses. - City Staff recommends granting the moratorium exception.to Mr. John Rowe. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to adopt Resolution #04- 07-185 adopting Findings of Fact #0685 stated in the 5 criteria for wanting exceptions to the Moratorium Ordinance, and approving Mr. John Rowe's-request for an exception to the Moratorium Ordinance to subdivide 6530 Green Valley Road for the purpose of separating the greenhouse from the homestead. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Elvig, Pearson; Strommen, and Zimmennan. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Kurak. Mr. John Rowe, 17059 Nowthen Boulevard, expressed his appreciation to the City Council and City Staff for their assistance with this matter. Case #11: Request for Site Plan Review; Case of Hermanson Homes Community Development Director Frolik stated that Hermanson Homes is proposing to construct a 10,000 square foot multi-tenant office building on the property located on the southeast comer of Armstrong Boulevard and Riverdale Drive. The proposed office building is located in the B-2 Highway Business District and is listed as a permitted use in that district. The subject property is approximately 1.35 acres and has a total lot coverage of 18% (35% is the maximum in the B-2 District), The proposed building meets the required setbacks in this zoning district. Community Development Director Frolik stated the revised landscaping plan will be acceptable with the addition of 8 shrubs to the bufferyard adjacent to the residential property to the south. The Planning Commission recommended the applicant construct a 6-foot privacy fence along the south property line, similar to the one Pleasureland RV was asked to inStall. The applicant is agreeable to installing this fence. She advised the building elevations have been revised to show a combination of brick and masonry block, which meets City Code. The ~ading and drainage is generally acceptable. City sewer and water will be constructed through the Town Center site this summer, across Highway 10 to the intersection of Highway 10 and An-nstrong Boulevard, about 400 feet fi'om the site. Staff anticipates that services will be at this intersection in October 2004. The proposed development will be required to hook up to City services. She stated the Planning Commission and Staff m'e recommending approval of the proposed site plan, contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated April 30, 2004; revised July 7, 2004 and the developer signing the Development Peri'nit. Motion by Councihnember Pearson, seco'nded by Councilmember Cook, to approve the site plan contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated April 3'0, 2004, revised July 7, 2004 and the developer signing the Development Permit. City Council~July 13, 2004 Page 19 of 24 P59