3.1. PC DRAFT MINUTES 06-28-2022

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Planning Commission Page 2 May 24, 2022 ----------------------------- Commissioner Mauren asked about the Neighborhood Commercial land use definition and asked if this was a good fit for this. Mr. Leeseberg stated staff felt this seemed to be the best land use to fit this applicant into. He indicated staff was open to any recommendations from the commission. Chair Larson-Vito opened the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson questioned the look and feel of the storage units in comparison to the previous plans reviewed at a prior work session. He stated he did feel there was a need, especially in that location, but he was more in favor of a regular mini storage. He felt that would be easily screened and buffered by the community rather than an RV storage facility. He asked screening would be accommodated given the surrounding apartments. Jay Albrecht, builder for Josh Lund, stated Mr. Lund designed the site and explained the building positioning of buildings A, C, and D were set to be the least ___. The property buildings will be shrouding the RVs and will include fencing, screening, and landscaping to obstruct views. He indicated there would be minimal traffic in and out and noted the layout was designed to prevent lights shining into windows of adjacent properties. He stated the civil engineer wanted the ponding placed where it is because it is a natural low area. He said they tried a few different layouts and felt this would look the best on the property. He stated the materials will be metal/steel and the interior would be wood framing, like a pole building, with metal on the inside. He stated there would be brick around the office area and an aesthetic overhang with stone to give a nice appeal. Across from the train station, the 25’ setback will be landscaped per city ordinance. Commissioner Mauren asked why there were not any trees or landscaping shown on the landscape plan near the train tracks. Mr. Albrecht indicated no landscaping was placed there because it was along the train tracks. Commissioner Johnson noted that during the prior work session reviewing this site for a mini storage, the Planning Commission agreed on the need for enhanced landscaping in this area as it is a main thoroughfare into the city. Commissioner Booth clarified the commission’s desire for landscaping and buffering th around the south end of buildings A and B as traffic is turning onto 165 Avenue. Scott Dahlke, Professional Engineer with Civil Engineering and Site Design, indicated there is a powerline easement in the area along the property line, which is why they are not proposing any overstory trees. Commissioner Mauren asked the color of the steel and if the steel was corrugated.