12-13-2005 PC MIN - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Planning Commission Minutes Page 11 December 13, 2005 --------------------------- THE TOWER CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE. 2.THE EXTERIOR OF THE SHELTER SHALL MATCH THE EXTERIOR OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING. 3.THE SITE SHALL BE SCREENED FROM THE SOFTBALL FIELD WITH PLANTINGS. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.10. Request by Hassan 101, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Rental Center at 728 Railroad Drive, Public Hearing – Case No. CU 05-28 Mr. Harlicker stated the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to operate an equipment rental business. He discussed access, landscaping, buildings, and signage. He recommended that the concrete pad be removed and existing fencing be repaired or replaced. Mr. Harlicker stated the two driveways from Railroad Drive should be closed due to traffic congestion at Jackson Avenue and Railroad Drive. Commissioner Stevens questioned if any traffic studies have been done in this area or if it is perception that the intersection is congested. He stated the address of the business is located on Railroad Drive and this will confuse customers. He stated he doesn’t want to penalize the applicant when Marty’s has access from Railroad Drive. Commissioner Offerman stated it would be difficult for customers to know to go around to 4 Street. He stated he agrees access should be limited but doesn’t want to put a hardship on th the applicant. Mr. Maurer stated no formal traffic studies have been done but traffic has increased dramatically and this is a good opportunity to limit traffic on Railroad Drive by making customers use 4 Street. He stated the business will be a specific customer destination and th not used as a stopping-in type of business. He stated he would prefer that no businesses have access onto Railroad Drive from Jackson Avenue. Commissioner Westgaard questioned if it would be acceptable to install a cul-de-sac on Railroad Drive and limit customers to Right In and Right Out. Mr. Maurer stated he did not see that as a viable option. Chair Anderson and Commissioner Lemke asked if some type of signage could be installed at 4 Street. th Mr. Harlicker stated directional signage would be allowed. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. Jim Gooley, representing the applicant-Stated he would like to keep the access on Railroad Drive. He stated concerns with the landscaping in the right-of-way as it will not be irrigated and he does not want to replace anything that may not survive. Chair Anderson closed the public hearing.