Planning Commission Minutes 2015 04 09

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 9, 2015 Page 7 of 27 recommends a condition that the applicant work with Staff and Public Works to clarify the need to underground utilities on -site and that it will be addressed in the subdivision agreement. Russ says this is the first time that Staff has heard of this concern. He requests a condition from Planning Commission that street lights also be clarified. We request to continue the applicant's concern for clarification prior to City Council. Robinson says regarding outdoor dining, Staff has Lulu's condition. It says "the outdoor patio shall not be used past 12 am on any given day". Russ asks that the applicant respond to the two additional conditions. Hartronft says they are happy to work on the street light issue with Staff. They also like the condition that the applicant underground all on -site utilities, not adjacent. Staff recommends approval of Grain Elevator Final Plat and PUD and SRU: (Louisville Mill Site, LLC.) — Resolution No. 14, Series 2015 - A Resolution recommending approval of a final plat, final Planned Unit Development (PUD), and Special Review Use (SRU) to allow for the construction of a new building and additions to two existing buildings totaling 27,000 square feet and allow outdoor sales and activities at the Grain Elevator site, 500-544 County Road, with five conditions: 1. The porch at the southwest corner of the Lot 1 building shall be expanded and columns and wood siding elements shall be added with landscaping and trees to further screen the existing building materials. 2. The proposed monument sign shall be removed and two freestanding signs shall be allowed, one at each main access drive, with the size, lighting, and detail to comply with the Downtown Sign Manual. 3. Use of the outdoor areas shall be limited to between the hours of 8 am and midnight. 4. The applicant and City Staff will continue to work to clarify and address requirements related to Public Works comments regarding streetlights on County Road. 5. The applicant and City Staff will continue to work to clarify and address requirements related to Public Works comments regarding undergrounding utilities adjacent to property. Closed Public Hearing and discussion by Commission: Russell is in support. He thinks it is a great project. It is a project with a tremendous amount of community value being created. Rice is in support. This is a terrific project. The question of height has been answered by the applicant. This project has tremendous economic potential for the City. It currently generates little and will be a tremendous asset to the City. O'Connell is in support. The quality of the design and the consideration of the City and the neighborhood surrounding it definitely warrants the waivers on the heights. She is in favor regarding the conditions. As along as the applicant is fine with what Staff suggests, she is in support of the resolution. Moline is in support. He appreciated hearing people's comments about the project which is a great one. To hear the community come together in their support of the project is symbolic of our city here in Louisville. Brauneis is in support. He is very excited about the project. He looks forward to it becoming a reality. He is concerned about issues of undergrounding utilities and streetlights. Pritchard is in support. He thinks it will be a great addition to the community. He understands the applicant's concern regarding underground utilities and streetlights. He has no problem with variances. He is concerned about small parking spaces. Motion made by Brauneis to approve Resolution No. 14, Series 2015 with five conditions, seconded by Moline. Roll call vote.