Planning Commission Minutes 1999 01 12

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Chris Pritchard asked if the Applicant would have to tie something to the title so that this landscaping solution would pass on if the property changes hands? If it is stated on the PUD, it goes with the property. Betty Solek asked about the shrubbery around the building. She is concerned about the quantity of Winged Euonymus and would like to see some variety. Bill Boulet asked how much R&D they anticipated to house in this building, and what types of rooftop units they might need? They are marketing to a variety of uses, and there is no way to know who will rent. The Applicant pointed out where he thought the rooftops might go. Mr. Boulet thinks it is a good project. Russ Van Nostrand feels the project is good. He thinks the landscaping will work out. Sarah Klahn agrees with Mr. Boulet and Mr. Van Nostrand. Staff Summary: Staff Recommends approval with 12 conditions. There is a correction to #4: it reads the “eastern,” but should read the “western.” Regarding Condition #5, Staff would like the condition to read: That the 25% minimum landscape coverage requirement is met, exclusive of the railroad easement, with some of that additional landscaped area located adjacent to the north and south sides of the building; OR alternatively that if the easement is vacated, prior to building permit application, in a manner that allows plant materials to be installed in that area, that the plan shall be approved as shown. On Condition #6, the following will be added to the end: with appropriate cost recovery available from the adjacent property owner to the north. Applicant Summary: Thanks to everyone. The Applicant would like to void Condition #6, because in the event that the railroad easement is not vacated, he will be adding the landscaping on his site, and doesn’t want to develop the railroad easement at a later date. Public Hearing Closed/Commission Discussion: Mr. Lipton makes a motion to approve Resolution No. 4 with the 12 Staff Conditions, with the following notes: in Condition #4, strike the word “eastern” and add the word “western;” and Conditions #5 and #6 to be modified as written above in the Staff Summary. Ms. Solek adds an amendment to Condition #8; add Spring flowering perennials to perennial beds, and substitute shrubs with variety of flowering times and Fall foliage for 167 Winged Euonymus shown on the landscape plan. Mr. Lipton approves and seconder agrees. Robert McAllister asks for clarification. It is true that if the vacation does not take place, the Applicant will have to redesign his footprint and bring the project back for approval, or work with Staff to solve the problem. Roll Call Vote: Robert McAllister, No; Russ Van Nostrand, Yes; Sarah Klahn, Yes; Chris Pritchard, Yes; Bill Boulet, Yes; Betty Solek, No; Jeff Lipton, Yes. Page 11