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City of Roseville - Planning Commission Minutes for August 2, 2006http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/planning/minutes/2006/pm0802.htm approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP), subject to conditions as outlined in Section 6 of the Staff Report dated August 2, 2006. Mr. Paschke advised that earlier today, responses had been received from Darwin M. Lindahl, Architect for the project. A copy of the August 2, 2006 memorandum is attached hereto and made a part thereof. Mr. Paschke advised that some of the responses were acceptable to staff, and others were not and those Discussion included the procedure related to the existing use and requested CUP and compliance with current City Code; additional square footage from original overall size of 2,500 square feet to 2,680 actual square footage as modified by the applicant; proposed direction of storm water runoff on the south end of the lot and type of impervious or pervious surface; and proposed storm water management plan. On behalf of the applicant, Mr. Lindahl advised that the applicant had recently received the Jeep franchise, and the Concept Plans as submitted had been prepared by a national firm under contract with Daimler Chrystler when additional showroom space was necessary, thus creating the impetus for the project. Mr. Lindahl explained his involvement, from a local standpoint in development of the construction documents and planning process. Mr. Discussion included options and limitations for exterior façade treatments and updates; requirements for a space requirements and compatibility with contiguous properties; Interpretation of the percentage of building expansion and proportional level of improvements and as related to increased market values; budget constraints of the project; and reasonable conditions on the site related to the CUP application and process. Jerry Golinvaus, Applicant, Roseville Chrysler Mr. Golinvaus advised the Commission that he had worked out a solution with The Walser Group on their proposed building improvements as discussed at the June Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Golinvaus further advised that he had been a good business neighbor in Roseville for over twenty (20) years need to display his business in the right fashion. Mr. Golinvaus spoke to the proposed improvements and aesthetic value to the community from those improvements. Mr. Golinvaus noted that he was willing to be reasonable, but needed to consider the budget and provide the most effective improvements. Ongoing discussion ensued between Mr. Golinvaus, Mr. Lindahl, and Commissioners on specific conditions recommended by staff further detailing those items already addressed by Mr. Lindahl verbally tonight and in the written memorandum from Mr. Lindahl to staff; with the attempt to find reasonable compromises to those specific items of concern. Mr. Golinvaus assured Commissioners of his intent and desire to freshen the appearance of the property through landscaping and outdoor storage improvements. Considerable discussion centered on the parking lot configuration; setback requirements; storm water drainage concerns; architectural enhancements for the façade; curb islands and need to manage and retain existing parking spaces while achieving adequate and industry-required display and storage for new and use vehicles, in addition to customer parking and service area parking. City Engineer Debra Bloom stressed the importance of acknowledging drainage concerns for the entire subwatershed area, not just the subject property, and noted that staff had not yet reviewed any drainage plans from the applicant at this time. Ms. Bloom advised that, when a plan comes in within a problem area and adequate existing capacity is lacking, all attempts are taken to discuss design elements that will allow rate reduction, infiltration options, impervious surface modifications to allow parking while addressing infiltration; and that the requirements were standard and consistent with any improvement requests when an area was to be disturbed. Further discussion included Rice Creek Watershed District requirements and the need for the City and applicants signage and lighting and that proposed. No one appeared for or against the application. Chair Traynor closed the Public Hearing. Additional discussion included strict application for code compliance and enforcement versus guidelines for land use related to a CUP; parking and traffic flow; need for additional storm water management and green space through islands and other landscaping; setback requirements and types of separation or curbing; landscaping to provide an additional cooling factor given the massive amounts of bituminous and providing more aesthetics; and additional landscaping around the proposed new monument signs. 11 of 152/6/2007 11.13