Minutes - Planning Commission - 05/26/2022

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Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Peters, to table the requested action, directing the applicant to research a one-way bus only access from Variolite,provide more information on a noise study, and provide more information on stormwater plans. Further discussion Gary VanScoy, 5851 147th Lane NW, stated that there has been a lot of discussion about an entrance from Variolite. He commented that there is about three feet of right of way on the west side of Variolite and therefore does not see how a right-in/right-out entrance could be provided. He commented that in that area there is also an eight to ten feet drop therefore there would be significant difficulties in that option. Commissioner Anderson stated that he would only request that to be a right-in access. Commissioner Walker commented that in that scenario the buses would still use 161St to exit the site. Commissioner Walker commented that he would support a right-in/right-out. Commissioner Anderson commented that he is unsure there is room for that, but he would also support that. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he understands the desire for a right-in/right-out, there would not be buses coming from the north, most would come from the south. He stated that he did not like the idea of an access on Variolite but also does not like it without the Variolite access. He commented that Brookside is a good example of where buses and vehicle traffic go but recognized that there will always be backups. He stated that the Commission should continue to find the best ways to mitigate those issues. He commented that neither are good solutions and therefore would rely on engineers to make those decisions. Commissioner Walker asked if anyone could tell him the plans for 161". City Engineer Westby stated that they have collected topography of the corridor and are processing that data to develop their plans with a trail and determine if trees could be saved. He noted that staff will be bringing those plans to the City Council to determine if the project should be moved forward one year. Commissioner Walker stated that if the road is going to widened,it should occur to the north and not impact the neighbors on the south side. City Engineer Westby replied that typically streets are centered in the right-of- way: He noted that the trail will be on the north side and therefore it may be difficult to take the trail and all road width from that side, but staff will look into that option. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if the Council would have the data on the proposed road improvements before final plat, as it would seem that widening would only be required if the school is developed. City Engineer Westby replied that he is unsure when the final plat would be but believed that good data would be available in the next month or so. Senior Planner Anderson stated that based on the current motion there would be enough time. He stated that perhaps the Commission would want to discuss the variance portion of the request to determine if both actions are going to be tabled or whether the variance would move forward. He commented that it would be helpful to include a date continued to within the motion. Commissioner Anderson clarified that the case would be tabled to the next meeting. E Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Anderson, Peters, Hunt, and Walker. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Bauer and Commissioner VanScoy. 4 Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Hunt,to approve the Variance to the Parking/Maneuvering Area Setback from Residentially Zoned Land. G Planning Commission/May 26,2022 Page 16 of 20