pm_030508 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Page 11 appropriate way to temporarily allow the deli and catering use on the property until a comprehensive update of the City’s Zoning Ordinance could be completed. Staff recommended APPROVAL of the requested INTERIM USE PERMIT, for Michael Schueller, in conjunction with property owners Catherine and Riaz Hussain, to allow a deli and catering facility at 1901 Lexington Avenue, based on the comments and findings detailed in Sections 4, 5 and 6, and conditions outlined in Section 7 of the Project Report dated March 5, 2008. Discussion included the process for renewing an Interim Use Permit, with staff advising that the applicant would need to go through the Permitting process again; and rationale for staff recommending a three-year term for the Permit, with staff indicating that this was the anticipated timeframe for updating the City’s zoning ordinance. Applicant, Michael Schueller Mr. Schueller concurred with staff’s report; noting that it was their intent to close by 7:00 p.m. each evening, with their main business during the lunch hour, in an effort to accommodate neighbors. Chair Baker asked Mr. Schueller if he was comfortable with the proposed three year timeframe. Mr. Schueller admitted that he was somewhat uncomfortable with that timeframe, but eager to get their business operating, and confident that revisions would be made to the zoning code during that timeframe. Mr. Lloyd advised that staff had received public comment from two (2) residents along Autumn Street, both in opposition to the project. Mr. Lloyd noted that one was simply opposed to the project in general, while the other party raised safety issues for children in the neighborhood and increased traffic specific to this project. Public Comment Patrick Schmidt, 1140 Autumn Street, FAST (Foes of Autumn Street Traffic) Mr. Schmidt presented written comments, dated March 5, 2008, representing FAST (Foes of Autumn Street Traffic), attached hereto and made a part thereof. Carolyn Bolen, 1120 Autumn Street Ms. Bolen expressed concern and confusion regarding a pick-up window or drive-thru, and wanted clarification. Chair Bakeman clarified the difference between the two, and assured Ms. Bolen that the staff recommendation did not include a drive-thru. Ms. Bolen expressed further concern regarding parking on Autumn Street, noting that she was concerned that vehicles would utilize adjoining neighbor driveways, and additional on-street parking would create further safety issues. Staff clarified that streets, if not designated and posted “No Parking” were public domain; but clarified that the only access for this project would be on Lexington Parkway. Ms. Bolen also questioned the location of proposed landscaping. Mr. Paschke advised that landscaping would end at the property line, not extend to the curb, or into the public right-of-way, and would include height limitations. Ms. Bolen concluded by asking for sign specifications. Mr. Paschke advised that the City’s sign code had requirements that would limit its location and assured Ms. Bolen that staff would work with the applicant on appropriate and code-compliant signage. Mr. Schueller spoke to the hours of operation, noting that it was their intent to be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, with Saturday closure at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday closure at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Schueller assured neighbors that no flashing signs were proposed.