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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutesJune 25, 1998 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU98-20-01 area is not totally single family as shown on the zoning or land use plans, but in fact, there are several non- conforming businesses adjacent to the site. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the associations: Aberdeen printing, staff has not neighborhood. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: following neighborhood and Johnson Ranch. As of this received any comments from the Staff believes the change is appropriate. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 25, 1998) Brian Minyard of Planning staff presented the case with the surrounding uses and zoning. Several non -conforming uses were noted. No comments were received from neighborhood groups or comments from public. The applicant, Gene Pfeifer, spoke of the high voltage power line and considered it a buffer between -the site and residences to the north. The applicant also owns the land to the east and will notify potential buyers of the office designation. He spoke of commitments of proposed roadway improvements to Chenal Parkway. Commissioner Berry asked about the non -conforming uses, suggesting Suburban Office instead of Office, and that the road to Pinnacle remaining scenic. Commissioner Faust made remarks that mirrored Commissioner Berry's and asked staff to respond. Jim Lawson spoke that the fact that the single family and office land were owned by the same developer would help insure that the development was okay. Since the single family access was through the office area, he does not believe that this developer would do anything that would not be compatible since he is the one who would stand to lose the most. Commissioner Berry asked if the Design Overlay went out that far. Mr. Lawson stated that it did not. Chairman Lichty asked that Mr. Lawson explain about the roadway improvements. Mr. Lawson stated the Suburban Office is not appropriate at the intersection of two arterials. Mr. Lawson continued that the comment that Commissioner Berry is addressing is that since it is a highway leading to the state park, it should be well done. 2 June 25, 1998 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU98-20-01 Commissioner Faust asked what would guarantee what we would want to see? Mr. Lawson said that the only guarantee would require a P.O.D. Mr. Lawson said that the applicant may be willing to agree to different setbacks, etc. Mr. Pfeifer stated that he would be amenable to 0-3 zoning with Site Plan Review if that would address concerns stated by the Commission. Commissioner Berry discussed sprawl, adjacency to the state park, etc. Jim Lawson reminded the committee that a convenience store and a mini -warehouse had been approved for the other end of this development at the node. The motion was made by Commissioner Putman that the application as submitted be approved and was seconded. Commissioner Downy asked if the motion included the Site Plan Review. Chairman Lichty stated that it did. The amendment failed with a vote of 5 ayes, 4 nayes, 1 abstention and 1 absent. Commissioner Putman asked Staff if this precludes the Applicant filing an 0-3 or P.O.D. application. Mr. Lawson explained that the next step would be for the applicant to take it to the Board of Directors. Commissioner Downy stated that there was already office in the area and wanted to know the difference in Highway 300 and Cantrell. Commissioner Berry rebutted that it was the extending of the office towards the park that was the issue. Chairman Lichty stated that when it goes to the Board to please not have it thrown back to us on a 5-4 vote. Commissioner Adcock moved to expunge this vote. Commissioner Berry stated that he had asked for a Suburban Office designation instead of an Office designation at the first. Chairman Lichty reminded the commission that the applicant has committed to Site Plan Review and that there was another chance to look at the plan. Commissioner Putman stated that we were waiting on a motion to expunge the vote and that discussion should cease. Mr. Lawson stated that it would take a majority of the commission to expunge the vote. The motion was made and seconded to expunge the vote. The motion to expunge the vote passed with 9 ayes, 1 nayes and 1 absent. 3 June 25, 1998 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU98-20-01 A motion was made by Commissioner Putman to approve the application as submitted and was seconded. The item passed with a vote of 7 ayes, 3 nayes and 1 absent. A Point of Order was made by a commissioner that Land Use plans were made incrementally and asked of Staff to give the Commission any plans that the Highway Department had for Highway 300 so that the Commission could look at it as a corridor. Commissioner Hawn stated that he felt that they had been nibbled to death. Since it is one owner, have him file a comprehensive plan. 4