03-02-1988 Planning Commission Agenda-Minutes

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Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, March 2, 1988 Page 6 MnDOT SITE (Cont'd) Member Probst commented that the site currently is • unattractive; it was his opinion the metal building would improve the aesthetics. He questioned the color of the metal building and stated he would prefer a lighter beige color. MnDot representatives advised the building color would be a dark brown, earth tone. After discussion, Commission determined that although City policy has been to discourage metal buildings in the City, in this case the building would be compatible with the general character of the area along County Road I and the adjoining arsenal property. Commission agreed they would not favor use of metal buildings in other areas of the City. Commission discussed the landscaping and lighting of the site. The Planner advised a landscaping plan had been submitted and discussed at an earlier meeting. MnDot representatives explained the landscape plan submitted included the are near the metal building proposed. They explained the exterior lighting locations would not be changed; some of the lighting would be on photo-electric sensors and the remainder would be operated by switches, for use when needed. Member Malone recalled the applicant had discussing the proposed County Road I improvement in conjunction with the landscaping. • MnDot representatives stated the improvement may prohibit placement of th landscaping on the portion of the site near the metal buildin for a e one year. g pproximately It was the consensus of the Commission they were not opposed to the Site Plan proposal, as follows: -An additional structure on the rear of an existing building. -The proposed construction metal storage building to house equipment that is currently stored outside. -Visual reduction of existing lighting, due to building placement and installation of controlled lighting for use when needed. -Landscaping appears to screen the building sufficiently; part of the proposed landscaping may not be planted expediently, due to proposed road improvement along County Road I. -Driveway variance would be eliminated with the Ordinance amendment and the landscaped area coverage variance would be eliminated with the Rezoning. -Drainage plan review and approval by the City Engineer. -The I-2 zoning is reasonable since it is contiguous to adjacent I-2 zoning and it more closely reflects the long-term use of the property. Malone moved, seconded by Zehm, that Commission recommend to Council approval of Case #88-01, Site Plan Review, MnDot Truck Station Site, County Road I. Motion carried unanimously. (6-0) DISC. ; STUDY Planner Bergly referred Commission to the Planning Study I-694 & I-35W for the land located at the intersection of Highways I-694 and 35W. Member Probst commented that site access is poor; he questioned if the State would consider access at old Highway 10.