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Planning Commission Minutes May 8, 1996 The staff recommended approval of the 40 foot variance with a set of conditions and easements as per the staff report of May 8, 1996. Chairman Keith Wietecki asked if the notice was complete. Rick Jopke responded the staff has determined that the zoning notice for a Planned Unit Development was given and that a variance is much less drastic than the 3 variances requested in the Planned Unit Development approach. The Planning Commission has the latitude to change the action during a public hearing process. Chairman Wietecki asked for a clarification regarding who requested the 105,000 sq. foot building. (A City Development Agreement.) Kent Carlson, representing Ryan Construction, explained the building design materials, loading docks, and landscaping. David Wier, Representing Center Pointe/Woodbridge Development, provided the Planning Commission with a handout regarding the past history of Center Pointe and Twin Lakes Development. He asked ifthere was brick on the building (No, the building is a color-impregnated block building with metal and glass trim). He explained the history of the site and expressed concern about the colored block and design standards. Mr. Wier asked the Commission to consider specific design standards for Twin Lakes (in City Comprehensive Plan). He expressed concern with the piecemeal development approach that appears to occur. He asked ifthere were further plans for the Twin Lakes area. Mr. Wier noted that there are engineering study underway for road realignment and expansion of the ponding which are adjacent to his properties. He was unaware of this until the meeting. He stated the site needs a master plan and that the Twin Lakes area should be held to the same standards as Center Pointe. He asked the Commission to postpone the project. Chairman Wietecki asked Mr. Weir whether the Center Pointe project had received tax increment financing and other assistance from the city (Wier responded affirmatively). Russ Sieverson, representing American Semi-Trailer, asked for clarification regarding the Cleveland Avenue Plan and the Twin Lakes overall plan. Rick Jopke explained that Twin Lakes standards are similar to the city design standards but were in effect prior to the city design standards. The Twin Lakes design standards and Twin Lakes plan are a section of the city Comprehensive Plan. Within the design standards, rock-faced block, masonry materials, glass and metal trim are allowable exterior materials. Brick is not required. Mr. Carlson explained the truck loading and screening from Cleveland and Twin Lakes Parkway, and noted that this proposed building will have increased design and landscape standards, and that in the future, Ryan Construction will work to prepare a new set of 13