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Attachment D PLANNING FILE 12 -013 Request by Meritex Enterprises, Inc. owner of the industrial property at 2280 Walnut Street, for approval of a PRELIMINARY PLAT of the existing Outlot in preparation for development Chair Gisselquist opened the Public Hearing for Planning File 12 -013 at approximately 6:35 p.m. Associate Planner Bryan Lloyd summarized the request as detailed in the staff report dated November 6, 2013; for development of an approximate 138,000 square foot office /warehouse facility on the proposed Lot 1. Mr. Lloyd noted the process for development and those items that remained pending; as well as 8 referencing the previous Variance Board action approving the Variance as a preliminary step to consider this Preliminary Plat and move forward in the process. Mr. Lloyd advised that the Planning Division iC recommended approval with conditions; and reviewed recommended conditions for the applicant to 11 continue working with the Public Works Department to address easement, storm water infrastructure 12 requirements as necessary; and grading, drainage and tree preservation plans pursuant to that Variance. 13 Member Daire questioned if suggested landscaping treatments for landscaping and screening based on 14- the extraordinary arrangement of loading docks facing the front would go forward in a subsequent plat i5 before the City Council. 16 Mr. Lloyd responded that landscaping was not usually part of Preliminary or Final Plat approval, nor were 17 tree preservation plans or other items that were reviewed as part of the permit process and applicable 18 City Codes. While the applicant always needed to be mindful of those requirements throughout the 19 process, Mr. Lloyd noted that they were not actually part of the plat approval process itself. 2G Member Boguszewski questioned the holding pond and size, and whether they were simply a rule of ?I thumb at this stage of the development; and if it was safe to assume that the applicant would work with '?? appropriate staff to ensure adequate sizing. 23 Mr. Lloyd advised that this was an accurate conclusion; and while the final details were not completed at 24 this point, reserving the space now until the actual need was defined by City Code and watershed district 25 requirements would be finessed at the time of site grading and eventual building construction. 26 Applicant Representative, Dan Williams, for Meritex Enterprises, Inc. 27 Mr. Williams advised that he had no additional comments beyond staff's written and verbal report; and 28 was available to stand for questions. 29 Chair Gisselquist closed the Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m.; with no one appearing for or against. 3C MOTION 31 Member Cunningham moved, seconded by Member Keynan to recommend to the City Council 32 APPROVAL of the proposed PRELIMINARY PLAT of Outlot A of the Highcrest Park Second 33 Addition plat; based on the comments and findings of Sections 4 — 6 and the recommendation of 34 Section 7 of the staff report dated November 6, 2013. 3s Ayes:6 36 Nays:0 37 Motion carried. Page 1 of 1