4.1 PCSR 09-23-2014 DRAFT MINUTES

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Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 September 23, 2014 5.2 Request by Bob Neizke/GATR Truck Center for Concept Review, Case No. CR 14-03 The staff report was presented by Chris Leeseberg. Mr. Leeseberg stated that staff is looking for feedback rezoning to C3, and how with use for the site. Most likely would be a CUP if approved. Mr. Leeseberg noted that the Commission needs to look at the criteria to see if the use is consistent with Comp Plan. He noted that they also need to consider whether or not the use would create excessive traffic, noise or fumes or otherwise be a detriment to the neighborhood. Mr. Leeseberg explained that the use would be for 100 trucks/day with 25 percent of them having trailers. He stated that the land use is part of the Focused Area Study – The Point, as referenced as blue point, high density housing and river front amenity. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the Commission is asked to consider traffic, current conditions and future plans for this area. He reviewed MnDOT’s future plans for Highway 10, noting that there would be minima la intersection to access the site. Mr. Leeseberg stated that this area is designed in the Fast Study for office uses, commercial uses, and single family townhomes current. He noted that rezoning of the FAST Study area is currently being implemented comp plan, and felt it could be premature to amend any zoning in FAST study area. If any application comes in to change land use, staff would recommend waiting. Staff would like the Commission’s comments. Commissioner Konietzko asked if staff could foresee any challenges if the city were to allow truck and implement sales in the C3 zoning district. Mr. Leeseberg stated that hopefully, any concerns could be addressed through the CUP process. He noted that it would depend on the neighborhood in which it was proposed. Commissioner Konietzko asked if each request would be a case by case. Mr. Leeseberg stated that he anticipated the use would be added as a Conditional Use, rather than a Permitted Use, and each application would be reviewed on based on its own merit. Commissioner Petschl stated that he noticed parking on both sides of the road on Yale recently, and questioned how a semi-truck would be able to get through the street. Mr. Leeseberg stated that staff could take a look at that. Commissioner Jeremy Johnson asked staff if MnDOT has provided a time line for removal st of the intersection and stop light at 171 Avenue. Mr. Leeseberg stated no, but that he rd assumed it would be in conjunction with a project in the 173 Avenue area. Chair Johnson asked what the frontage road will look like, when the intersections are removed, and if the frontage road would run along Highway 10. Mr. Leeseberg stated it would likely follow Yale Street, but he did not have that information at this time. Commissioner Crook asked if staff could site an example of C3 Conditional Use Permits for RV and marine sales. Mr. Leeseberg stated that latest CUP was for Cornerstone Auto and the Kia dealership. There is an RV sales across from Furniture & Things that was reviewed