4B, Approve Planning Case 08-018

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Draft Planning Commission Minutes July 4, 2008 A. PLANNING CASE #08-018 - SITE PLAN REVIEW: 1924 GRANT ROAD: JEFFREY BEARD Ms. Beekman reported that the applicant submitted a site plan review to construct a 988 square foot detached garage on the property located at 1924 Grant Road. The proposed structure would replace the existing 450 square foot garage and would be the only accessory structure located on the site. She then provided background information and said Staff is recommending approval with the following seven conditions. 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. 2. The applicant shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to beginning construction or demolition on the site. 3. The applicant shall use best management practices (BMPs) to control erosion at all times during construction. 4. The applicant shall obtain approval or a waiver from the Rice Creek Watershed District prior to the issuance of any building permits. 5. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. 6. The property shall be limited to a single accessory structure. 7. The applicant shall plant 49 inches of deciduous trees, 49 feet of coniferous trees, or some combination thereof, in accordance with the Zoning Code unless a letter from the utility company is submitted, subject to the approval of the City Planner, indicating that any of the trees on site are a hazard to public safety or would impede the electrical service to the property, in which case the applicant shall plant three, six foot trees. Chair Larson opened the floor to Commission questions. Commissioner Zimmerman stated that it is difficult to transplant large trees. He stated that the replacement calculation of the trees was based on planting smaller trees now and accommodating their growth over time. He inquired if Xcel Energy considers the existing trees to be a nuisance or in the right-of-way. He stated that he doesn't think that the tree preservation ordinance needs to be modified, but this situation needs to be looked at individually.