Planning Commission Minutes 2012 10 25

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 25, 2012 Page 10 of 13 Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Chokecherry Drive, reminded the Commissioners that the collected sales tax is reserved for the City’s General Fund. He also stated the intent of the City from the beginning was to purchase the post office and use the space for a parking structure. Until the parking structure is funded the City has been able to lease the property and have the retail income. Bob Perletz, 2455 Sumac Ave, stated he represents the owner of Laundromat which is one of businesses in the Village Shop area. He requested the Commission approve the project and allow it to move forward. He stated he sees the project as an asset to the area and the economy of the shopping center. Commission Questions of Staff Lipton requested Russ to address the comments made by Stewart regarding the Footnote #7 within the LMC Yard and Bulk Table. Russ stated there is no definition of area when the property shares access, storm water, parking, etc. He reminded the Commissioners that the Planning Staff had used the standard planning definitions. Lipton asked if this could trigger a Comp Plan amendment. Russ stated the Comp Plan is to be used only a reference document and not a regulatory document. Russell asked why there is a height difference between residential and commercial within the CC zoning. Russ stated the height difference is due to the CDDSG and at the time of adoption it did not consider a mixed used development. Russell asked if it was possible to reduce the speed limit on Centennial Drive as suggested by one of the public comments. Russ stated it could help the quality of life along the street and he would discuss the suggestion with Public Works. O’Connell asked if the retail space is designed for one or more retail possibilities. Mulhern stated is had been designed for four (4) but there will probably be two (2). Moline asked what the reality of reusing the Safeway building is. Mulhern stated that Alfalfa’s does not want to reuse an existing building because they want to design a high efficiency building from the ground up. Lipton asked if the buildings could become condos. Russ stated yes. Brauneis inquired about bike parking. Mulhern stated it was provided within the parking structure. Moline asked for a clarification of shadowing issue in the SRU criteria. Russ stated Staff is looking into how to improve this. Summary Comments and Request from Staff and/or Applicant