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Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 October 25, 2005 --------------------------- MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.3.Request by 7040 Lakeland Partners, LLC for Conditional Use Permit to Amend the Elk Ridge Center PUD Agreement, Public Hearing – Case No. CU 05-19 Staff report presented by Planner Chris Leeseberg. The applicant requests an amendment to the Planned Unit Development Agreement for Elk Ridge Center in order to revise the placement of the six buildings on the site. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the changes to the plan, parking and circulation, landscaping and signage. He noted that except for the placement of the buildings on the site, the revised plan is consistent with the originally approved plan. Mr. Leeseberg also noted that a revised landscaping plan is needed which reflects the changes made on the site. Acting Chair Stevens asked if the clock tower feature is to be relocated. Daniel Green, architect for the project – Explained the changes to the plan. He noted that the clock tower will now be centrally located on a larger, landscaped island. A daycare center will now occupy the site formerly proposed for a smaller Class I restaurant. He reviewed the location of pedestrian crossings and the revised landscaping plan. Acting Chair Stevens asked if there was an additional storm water retention pond on the new plan. Mr. Green stated that the pond areas shown on the east side of Holt Street are dry and that the ones on the west will be lined and will hold water. Commissioner Offerman asked what the reason was for re-designing the building layout. Mr. Green stated that the plan was developed when working the prospective tenants to make the plan more marketable. Acting Chair Stevens felt there should be some type of screening for the service/delivery area, since it has been moved from the sides of the buildings to the back facing the residential area. Mr. Green stated that the site previously designated for a small restaurant will become an eyewear/eye care use. He stated that they are considering incorporating shared parking areas, which would reduce the amount of asphalt on the site. Commissioner Ropp asked if the size of the restaurants has changed. Mr. Green noted that the ratio of retail to restaurant uses is nearly the same. Acting Chair Stevens opened the public hearing. Antonio Luciano, 19757 Irving Street – Asked if there would be any changes in the zoning of the site. Mr. Leeseberg stated no. Mr. Luciano stated his concerns regarding more tenants in the multi-tenant building that originally proposed. Mr. Green explained that the building would have a flexible design to accommodate 8 – 10 tenants. John Hempel, representing the applicant - Stated that their intent was 1,000 square foot or larger tenant spaces, and stated that there may only be four tenants, depending on the type of user.