Minutes - Planning Commission - 08/06/1996

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explained that the commercial lot exceeds size requirements, and City Staffis recommending approval of the sketch plan. Ms. Frolik added that no public hearing is required, however, City Staff did attempt to notify the residents of River's Bend 3rd and 4th Additions of'the proposal for a daycare center on this property. Commissioner Deemer asked if this was referring to the Outlot located south of Lot 1. Ms. Frolik explained that this particular Ouflot was platted at the time River's Bend 3rd Addition was platted for possible future access to T.H. #47, and is not being developed at this time. She explained access to the daycare facility will be via 142nd Avenue and North on Xkimo Street. Commissioner Deemer asked if they were proposing to connect at this time. Ms. Frolik replied there was no proposed connection to T.H.//47 at this time. Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Jensen to recommend approval of the plat contingent upon compliance with City Staff'Review letter. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawderg Commissioners Deemer, Jensen, LaDue, Terry, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Holland. Case t/9: Request for Site Plan Review of New Horizon Daycare; Case of R.F. Development Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik explained that R.F. Development has submitted a site plan for the development of a New Horizon Daycare facility. The commercial lot will be approximately one acre in size, with a~c,~ on Xkimo Street and no direct access onto T.H.//47. The proposed project meets City Code requirements for zoning, lot coverage, setbacks, design and number of off-street parking spaces. Ms. Frolik explained that the plan needs to be modified to identify the types of materials that will be used for the 100% screened waste enclosure. The exterior walls of the daycare are proposed to be finished with standard siding and brick. Staffrecommends approval of the architectural standards contingent upon the siding being a maintenance-fi~ee type. Ms. Frolik explained City Code requkes a 20 foot wide landscape area adjacent to all public road and when a commercial use is across the street from a residential use. She explained this can be met along T.H.//47 and suggested that the parking lot is altered so this can be met along Xkimo Street. City Staff recommends site plan approval. Chairperson Bawden invited the public to come forward with their comments at this time. Shirley Bott, 5060 - 143rd Avenue, stated she had a traffic concern getting onto T.H.//47 with no traffic lights. She recommended the driveway be on T.H.//47 to minimize the traffic on Xkimo Street. Ed M'mgo, 4981 - 143rd Avenue, stated he was a twenty year resident of Ramsey. He noted his concem regarding the traffic issue. He explained that Xkimo Street will end up in the same situation as Waco Street, with heavy traffic and many traffic violators. Planning Commission/August 6, 1996 Page 7 of 20