Minutes - Planning Commission - 11/30/2023

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Planning Manager Larson recalled a recent meeting involving a sketch plan for townhomes, which is also a change in the subdistricts, but was wrapped into the zoning code update. He stated that the Commission will most likely review that townhome request in January under the new subdistrict. Jessica Dolezal-Rowland applicant, commented that she would also prefer the rezoning option. She confirmed that she can comply with the suggestions of staff. Commissioner Hunt referenced the live/work unit and asked if someone working at the business would then live above the business, or whether anyone could live in one of those units. Planning Manager Larson commented that the unit would morph between living and working space and provided additional details. He stated that the apartments are intended solely for the clients and not for general occupancy. Commissioner Van Scoy asked the math used to determine the parking. Senior Planner Anderson stated that staff did request additional information on parking. He noted that the parking proposed is an increase from what had originally been proposed in the first review. He stated that between the retail, office and living space, eight parking stalls would be required and the remainder would be allocated for the cafe use. He stated that staff will use the additional information from the applicant to determine if parking is sufficient. He recognized that this will be a tighter space and therefore there will be limitations on the number of stalls that can exist while still ensuring sufficient space for emergency vehicles and maneuverability. He confirmed that there would be on -street parking available as well. Motion by Commissioner Heineman, seconded by Commissioner Peters, to recommend that City Council adopt Resolution #23-296 Granting Approval of the Site Plan and Minor Plat for Storyteller Cafe contingent upon compliance with staff's review comments. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Heineman, Peters, Bauer, Hunt, and Van Scoy. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Anderson. Motion by Commissioner Heineman, seconded by Commissioner Van Scoy, to direct staff and the applicant to address the live -work units via a Zoning Amendment to rezone the subject property from COR-2 to COR-1. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Heineman, Van Scoy, Bauer, Hunt, and Peters. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Anderson. 8. COMMISSION / STAFF INPUT Planning Manager Larson commented that the Commission will not be holding a December meeting. He reported that the updated zoning code was adopted by the Council on November 17, 2023. Planning Commission/ November 30, 2023 Page 11 of 12