10-4-1989 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Planning Commission Minutes, 10-4-89 Page 8 CASE #88-30 (Cont'd) Commission questioned responsibility for maintenance of the trailway if it is dedicated for public use. • The Planner commented if TIF funds are utilized for the trail installation as part of the City trailway system it would not be inappropriate for the maintenance to be performed by the City. Commission questioned if the handicapped parking area would be utilized by visitors. Cook stated the parking area is reserved for the tenants of the building not for public use. George Winiecki, 4175 Highway 10, stated he would be opposed to utilization of the pathway system for public use. He advised his property abuts the project and he did not favor persons walking through his property from the trailway. Chairman Probst stated the issues discussed can be included as part of action taken by Commission and the applicant will respond to the restrictions imposed. Piotrowski moved, seconded by Martin, that Commission recommend to Council approval of the Building Exteriors--elevations, materials and colors and the Building Floor Plans and Bedroom Mix, and that Commission concerns remain regarding the non-public trailway system and its design, the lighting plan illumination patterns and safety, and the landscape plan proposed. Cook suggested if Commission recommends public dedication of the pathway it be contingent upon the City Attorney and the Developer's financial institution • reviewing potential liability; preference for construction of the pathway would be a gravel surface. He also stated he will meet any criteria requested relative to the lighting plan and will meet with staff to receive input prior to revising the plan. Cook stated it is his opinion the previous concerns mentioned relating to the landscape plan regarding the buffer along I-694 have been addressed and the landscape plan is sufficient; agreed to work with the Planner if plant material changes are recommended. Woodburn moved to amend the motion, seconded by Martin, that Commission recommend approval of Case #88-30, General Plan Approval include and be contingent upon: 1. Site Plan approval. 2. Public Easement Dedication of the trailway/emergency access path with maintenance of the trailway to be the responsibility of the property owner and contingent upon review and recommendation of the City Attorney. 3. Bituminous surface on the trailway which meets design standards as recommended by the City Engineer. 4. Landscape Plan approval subject to review and approval by the City Planner. 5. A revised lighting plan be submitted for Planning Commission review, to include information relative to illumination controls and type of fixtures and safety factors for the parking areas of the project. Amendment to the motion carried. (Woodburn, Martin, Probst, Piotrowski, Carlson and Zehm voting in favor; Winiecki abstained) (6-0-1) • Original motion as amended carried. (Piotrowski, Martin, Woodburn, Probst, Carlson and Zehm voting in favor; Winiecki abstained) (6-0-1) Woodburn moved, seconded by Zehm, that Commission recommend to Council approval Case #88-30, Final Plat, contingent upon the City Attorney review and approval, and that the proposed easement be filed and recorded as part of the plat. Motion carried. (Woodburn, Zehm, Piotrowski, Probst, Carlson and Martin voting in favor; Winiecki abstained) (6-0-1)