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Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 October 25, 2005 --------------------------- LAKELAND PARTNERS, LLC FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AMEND THE ELK RIDGE CENTER PUD AGREEMENT, CASE NO. CU 05-19, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1.ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2.ALL OUTSTANDING ISSUES FROM THE ORIGINAL PUD NEED TO BE RESOLVED. 3.THE APPLICANT SHALL EXECUTE A DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT OUTLINING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. 4.A LANDSCAPE PLAN SHALL BE PROVIDED THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL PUD. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.4.Request by 7040 Lakeland Partners, LLC for Site Plan Approval of Multi-Tenant Commercial Building, Public Hearing – Case No. SP 05-10 Planner Chris Leeseberg reviewed the applicant’s request for an 18,600 square foot multi- tenant building, with 14,600 square feet of retail space and a 4,000 square foot restaurant. He noted that the plan is consistent with the original approved PUD site plan. He discussed parking and access issues. He noted that a fire access to the back of the building needs to be provided and the applicant is working with the fire chief to address this issue. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the overall design of the building, elevations, North Woods Theme, design materials, and the facades of each elevation. He stated that more detail is needed to create pattern and rhythm at the pedestrian scale on the east elevation. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed staff’s recommendations, noting that he was comfortable removing Condition #3, as his concerns have been addressed. Daniel Green, architect for the project – Reviewed the landscape plan, elevations, building and roof materials. He noted that a heavy shingle could be used instead of the metal roof, although he felt that the metal roof would be attractive, and was longer lasting. The lighting will face downward, and over the walkways into the buildings. He stated that the metal panel and masonry band will carry all around the building. Mr. Green discussed possible changes to the west elevations. He noted that tenants prefer not to have windows on the back side of the buildings, especially restaurants because that is usually where their kitchens are located, and suggested some type of detail over the rear doors, instead. Mr. Green stated that he has discussed an access to the back of the building for emergency vehicles only, with a hard surface that could be covered with turf; or installing a bollard that would prevent vehicles from using the access, but could be easily knocked down by a fire truck. He stated that providing an drive aisle all around the building would have an significant financial impact by reducing the size of the building, and also a number of trees would be lost. Commissioner Scott questioned where the refuse enclosure will be located. Mr. Green stated that it will be located on the south side near the front of the building, and the enclosure construction materials which match the building. Acting Chair Stevens suggested a gable-type structure over the rear doors and false windows to break up the façade. He proposed a condition be included to address the fire access, if it was not covered by Code requirements.