Planning Commission Minutes 2007 05 10

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes MAY 10, 2007 Page 3 of 9 is setback approximately 28 feet from the building edge along South Street (32 feet along Main Street) and is measured at approximately 45 feet in height, to the top of the pitched roof. . The FAR proposed difference is approximately 7,800 SF. . The setbacks of the structure are proposed at 2 feet from South Street, 5 feet from Main Street, 22 feet from the eastern property line (alley) and 10 feet from the southern property line (Joe's Market). The setback on South Street is proposed at 2 feet, with the improvement of the pedestrian sidewalk from 4 feet currently to a minimum of 11 feet for the adjacent sidewalk, widening at both the intersection and the buildings entrance on South Street. . There are 70 parking spaces required for the proposed building. The plans reflect 60 parking spaces. Staff recommends a condition that the applicant pay a parking improvement fee of $3,600 per space as determined at the time of the building permit. . Briefly discussed the concerns regarding the architectural treatments addressed by the Historic Preservation Commission. McCartney reviewed the special review use criteria as follows and stated that staff finds all the criterion have been met. 1) ... consistent in all respects with the spirit and intent of the comprehensive plan ... 2) ... will lend economic stability. . . 3) ... adequate for the internal efficiency of the proposal, considering the functions of residents ... 4) ... external effects are controlled... 5) ... adequate amount and proper location of pedestrian walks ... Staff recommends approval of a final PUD development plan and special review use for 940 Main Street, with the following conditions: 1) The applicant shall landmark 920 Main Street, formerly Joe's Market, through the Historic Preservation Commission. 2) The applicant must provide the City a payment in-lieu fee of$36,000 for the 10 insufficient parking spaces. Questions of Staff: Loo asked if the Historic Preservation Commission was able to review the architectural elements in Options A, Band C and which options did they like. McCartney stated the members of the HPC that are in the audience would be better to answer that question. Greg McMenamin, representing the HPC, stated they had reviewed the options and preferred Option C. Applicant Presentation: (Commission asked questions during the presentation) Erik Hartronft, ETJ Design, 817 Lincoln Ave used a display to lead his discussion with the Commission. He reviewed Option C. Loo inquired about the fa<;ade on the south side of the west building elevation because it appears stark.