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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Planning Commission Meeting, August 8, 1989 <br /> Page 3 <br /> CASE #89-11 (Cont'd) 2. Concern for traffic access and circulation should be <br /> addressed at some point while there is still some <br /> flexibility for resolution. <br /> 3. Approval of the rezoning does not limit development to a shopping center <br /> • and does not restrict the City from requiring a traffic or other study when <br /> a specific site development plan is submitted. <br /> 4. Approval of the rezoning automatically amends the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Member Martin questioned why the rezoning and plan approval are being considered <br /> as separate issues. He noted that several developments have utilized the PUD <br /> approach with the rezoning contingent upon development plan approval. <br /> rezoning for <br /> Planner Bergly stated that approach is utilized when considering g <br /> g Y PP <br /> residential developments; the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan do not <br /> require the plan approval in conjunction with the rezoning. He explained if there <br /> were multiple buildings on site the PUD approach would be utilized. <br /> Scott Roberts, applicant, was present to answer any questions from the <br /> Commission. <br /> Chairman Probst asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of <br /> or opposed to the rezoning. There was no response. The Chairman closed the Public <br /> Hearing at 7:55 p.m. <br /> Commission discussed the possibility of the applicant subdividing the property <br /> after the rezoning is approved; the lot area requirements for B-2 are less than <br /> requirements for the I-2 District. <br /> • Commission favored tieing the site plan approval to the rezoning and expressed <br /> concerns relative to traffic circulation on site. Chairman Probst questioned if <br /> Commission will have an opportunity to review the site plan for this development. <br /> Planner Bergly advised the Zoning Code requires site plan review and a traffic <br /> study could be requested in conjunction with site plan review. <br /> Member Martin stated his objections relate on a conceptual level rather than <br /> toward the rezoning of the site; would like to have more emphasis on the PUD <br /> approach for this type of application. <br /> Petersen moved, seconded by Ashbach, that Commission <br /> recommend to Council approval of Case #89-11, Rezoning of the Parcel at 3771 <br /> Lexington Avenue from I-2 to B-2, Scott Roberts property, based on more <br /> compatible uses in a B-2 District than uses permitted in the I-2 District and the <br /> B-2 zoning is consistent with zoning of the adjacent properties. Motion carried <br /> unanimously. (5-0) <br /> CASE #88-36; Planner Bergly explained this revised Site Plan was <br /> REVISED SITE presented to Council for their consideration at their <br /> PLAN, HANS Regular Meeting held 7-31-89; Council referred this <br /> HAGEN HOMES matter to Planning Commission for their review and <br /> recommendation due to the two variances requested. <br /> The Planner reviewed his report of 7-31-89 and noted the applicant has modified <br /> the plan as follows: <br /> • 1. The floor area of the building has been reduced from 8,000 to 5,000 square <br /> feet by eliminating the basement of the building and enlarging the building <br /> footprint. <br /> 2. Parking has been reduced from 32 to 20 spaces. <br /> 3. Access to the site has been moved approximately 40 feet to the west. <br /> 4. Landscaping has been reduced somewhat to reflect the red <br />