Minutes - Planning Commission - 12/01/2005

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Associate Planner Dalnes advised that Oakwood Land Development has applied for a minor subdivision to create two lots from an existing lot, legally described as Lot 1, Block 3, River Pines 5th Addition. She indicated that the subject property is zoned R-1 MUSA. She stated that the proposed lots will be 15,549 square feet and 34,331 square feet in size, which exceeds the minimum lot size of 10,800 square feet, and both lots conform to the minimum lot width of 80 feet. Associate Planner Dalnes indicated that access to the proposed lot will be gained from Lithium Street, and Staff is requesting the installation of a temporary cul-de-sac at the northern dead end of Lithium Street and the installation of a sidewalk. She indicated that the two lots consist primarily of drainage and utility easements along the northern and eastern portions of the site. She stated that revised plans have been requested to indicate the exact locations and measurements of these easements. She indicated that a grading and drainage plan showing contours and proposed building elevations is required at Final Plat. She stated that the applicant is asking for direction and feedback concerning the layout and design. Commission Input Chairperson Nixt stated he does not have a problem with it if the lots are conforming. John Peterson, Oakwood Land Development, stated that he would argue on the need for a cul-de- sac on the stub. He indicated that it will be torn up in a few years to extend Lithium to the north. He stated he will put in the sidewalk. He noted that he also owns the property north of this, and someday will be back to talk to the Planning Commission about developing that parcel. Associate Planner Dalnes stated it has been the City's practice to require a temporary cul-de-sac for emergency vehicles. Chairperson Nixt indicated that the Planning Commission will let the applicant and Staff resolve the temporary cul-de-sac issue. Case #3: Public Hearing - Request for an Interim Use Permit to Operate a Sign Business within a Detached Accessory Structure; Case of Robert Guzzo Presentation Assistant Community Development Director Frolik advised that in May of this year the City approved a six month Interim Use Permit for Robert Guzzo to operate a sign business in a detached accessory building on his residential property located at 6160 Green Valley Road. She stated that both the Planning Commission and City Council had some concerns regarding the compatibility of this type of business in a residential area when Mr. Guzzo originally requested the Interim Use Permit in April of this year. She indicated that the Planning Commission and City Council were concerned that denying that required may force the company out of business, therefore the City Council approved a six month Interim Use Permit to provide Mr. Guzzo an Planning Commission/December 1, 2005 Page 5 of 10