03-02-1988 Planning Commission Agenda-Minutes

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Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, March 2, 1988 Page 5 CASE #88-05 (Cont'd) Member Martin suggested the porch, shown on the rear of • the proposed home, be reduced to facilitate the home placement on the lot within the required setbacks. Planner Bergly advised that the plat was approved with two variances for lot depth and width, per minutes of the Council included in Case File #83-13. Commission discussed the possibility of amending the application to request a rear yard setback variance; another option would be to wait for Council determination or amend the request prior to the Council hearing. Planner Bergly suggested the Commission define some parameters for the rear yard setback variance. Member Malone stated the Commission recognizes the fact that when the lot was platted, there were two variances attached; the usual policy has been to advise the developer that a sufficient building envelope exists and there would be no further variances granted to facilitate construction on such lots. He also noted that Commission has reviewed other alternatives for the applicant. Bailey stated he would not object to requesting a rear yard setback variance and he would be prepared to modify the request if Council approval is not received. STATUS RPT. ; Planner Bergly reported that Council had acted upon the MN/DOT TRUCK Planning Commission recommendation to consider Rezoning SITE, CO RD I of the MnDot Truck Station Site; Council initiated a to 1-2, • the Regular Council MeetingoofnMarch114, 1988.and He furthereadvisedlic thateCoung c lat had First Reading on an Ordinance amendment to the Zoning Code, which would amend the requirements for driveway widths, in order to conform with State and County driveway width requirements. Bergly explained the Variances requested with the application would be eliminated upon Council approval of both items. Bergly explained the Commission had reviewed the Site Plan in some depth at an earlier meeting; the applicant has returned with prototypes of the metal storage building proposed for the site for Commission review. The applicant is requesting Commission review the plans for site expansion and construction of the storage building, which is scheduled for this fall. The Planner advised it would be appropriate for the Commission to make a recommendation to Council on the Site Plan, so it could be approved along with the Rezoning, and respond to the metal storage building proposed. Bergly explained the applicant had proposed extensive landscaping in the front yard, to break up the building facade. Member Zehm questioned if the building would be visible from the street and if brick could be placed along the front of the building. Bergly advised there are a number of trees along the front of the building currently. With the proposed landscaping the building would be somewhat visible, however, it would not be feasible to screen the entire building front. . Commission questioned if metal buildings were permitted in the Industrial district; the Zoning Administrator advised they are not prohibited, however, the City strongly recommends use of other materials for buildings. MnDot representatives advised it would not be economically feasible to use brick in the construction of the building.