Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/03/2007

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that at the time the property is to be developed the landowner would already be responsible for wetland delineation. Chairperson Nixt stated he is uncomfortable recommending the adoption of the wetland functions and values map that only provides for an evaluation of roughly 1/3 of the wetlands in the City. He would recommend the adoption of the wetland classification map as to those specific wetlands that were field verified, and not to adopt the classification for wetlands that were not field verified. He stated they may need to request an opportunity to reevaluate the ordinance, but this is not the appropriate way to get to that. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Trites Rolle, to recommend that City Council ratify the Municipal Wetland Management Classification Map as to only those wetlands that have physically been subject to the functions and values analysis and field checked. Further discussion: Chairperson Nixt stated he does not feel comfortable taking raw empirical data tllat may be outdated as the basis for land use restrictions. Commissioner Hunt expressed concern that a property owner would still need to spend the money to prove that a property is not actually a wetland if all of the wetlands that have a number attached to them are included in this approval even if they have not been delineated. Chairperson Nixt replied that is money that would need to be spent regardless, as there is already delineation required as part of a subdivision; however a functions and values assessment is not currently required. Motion Carried. V oting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Trites Rolle, Brauer, Cleveland, Hunt, and Levine. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Brauer. Chairperson Nixt indicated this will be on the agenda of the April 24, 2007 City Council meeting. Case #3: Request for Sketch Plan Review of the Plat of Hack Center; Case of Hack Real Estate Associates Associate Planner Geisler indicated Case Nos. 3 and 4 will be discussed together. She stated Hack Real Estat~ Associates has submitted a minor plat application along Witll their site plan submittal to construct a commercial development ill Rivenwick Village, adjacent to Village Bank. The sketch plan is proposing to replat Outlot A of Rivenwick Village into one buildable lot, which is the same size and shape. The proposed lot meets lot requirements in the MU-PUD zoning district. The total area of the lot is 9.3 acres. The plat requires some minor modifications, in that some additional drainage and utility easements are required. Ms. Geisler advised the sketch plan meets City Code requirements with some minor modifications, therefore staff is recommending that the plat move forward in compliance with the City Staff Review Letter. Case #4: Request for Preliminary Site Plan Review of Hack Commercial Center; Case of Hack Real Estate Associates Associate Planner Geisler stated Hack Real Estate Associates has submitted a site plan and nunor plat application to construct a new commercial project on Riverdale Drive adjacent to Village Planning Commission/AprilS, 2007 Page 14 of 22 P14