Planning and Zoning Commission Unofficial Planning & Zoning Minutes. Roll Call/Minutes Page 2. Tire Zone Page N Hwy 67

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1 1 CITY OF FLORISSANT Planning and Zoning Commission Unofficial Planning & Zoning Minutes March 5, 2018 Table of Contents Page Number Roll Call/Minutes Page 2 Tire Zone Page N Hwy 67 Aspen Dental/Mod Pizza Page N Hwy 67 Walmart Page N Hwy 67

2 P & Z Meeting 3/5/2018 Page 2 39 CITY OF FLORISSANT Planning and Zoning Commission Unofficial Planning & Zoning Minutes March 5, 2018 The Planning and Zoning Commission met in Council Chambers at Florissant City Hall, 955 rue St. Francois on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. with Acting Chairman Minks presiding. Roll Call On Roll Call the following members were present: Allen Minks, Robert Nelke, John Luttrell, Lee Baranowski and John Martine. Paul Stock and Steve Olds were excused. Also present was Building Commissioner, Phil Lum and Anita Moore, Deputy City Clerk. A quorum being present the Planning and Zoning Commission was in session for the transaction of business. Approval of Minutes Mr. Luttrell moved to approve the Meeting Minutes of 2/20/2018, seconded by Nelke. Motion carried and the Meeting Minutes were approved.

3 P & Z Meeting 3/5/2018 Page New Business Item 1 Tire Zone, LLC PZ N Highway Recommended Approval Ward 6 Request recommend approval of a Special Use Permit for the operation of a tire installation and tire repair shop for the property located at 1940 N. Highway 67. Phil Lum, Building Commissioner, reviewed the staff report for this request. The site had been vacant for approximately one year, but had been a tire and auto repair shop in the past. There is a 49 x 49 building on the lot, with two bays. Since there are bay doors at the front and rear of the building, it allows for drive-through bays. The lot is 100% paved. The front facing wall of the building is brick veneer. The west and south facing walls are stucco plaster over masonry, painted. There are 2 parking spaces in front and 5 spaces to the rear, which meets the code. A cross-access agreement will be required because the rear parking lot cannot be legally accessed from adjacent properties. Mr. Lum also required that since no oil/debris interceptor exists inside the facility, no oil changes or automotive repairs will be allowed. This request would be for tire installation and tire repair only. He also informed the Commission that he thought the front of the building was legally painted brick. If so, it can remain painted white. If the petitioners change it to any other color, it would require Council approval. Mr. Tony Alhejoj, petitioner, submitted the cross access agreement from the owner, Mark Arcuzewski, Metropolitan Glass. The petitioner informed the Commission that he had another tire store. He explained that a customer would pull into the bay from the front and exit out the back. Two to three cars can fit into a bay at one time. There is a waiting room for customers. The tires that are removed from the vehicles will be stored in the basement and disposed of on a regular basis, either daily or weekly. Nothing will be stored outside the building. There will be two employees working at any given time and will park in the rear. In response to Mr. Minks question, there is no dumpster behind them. The petitioner will be ordering a small sized dumpster. Mr. Lum explained that if the dumpster cannot be seen from residentially zoned properties or seen from the right of way, it would not need to be screened. Public Works will monitor the smaller trash container location.

4 P & Z Meeting 3/5/2018 Page Acting Chairman Minks moved to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit for the operation of a tire installation and tire repair shop (Tire Zone, LLC) located at 1940 N. Hwy. 67, in a B- 3 Zoning District, subject to the conditions set forth below with these conditions being part of the record: COMPLETION. Any remodeling or construction shall start within 60 days issuance of building permits and the project shall be developed in accordance of the approved amendments to the final development plan within 180 days of start of construction. The motion was seconded by Martine. On Roll Call the Commission voted: Luttrell yes, Stock absent, Nelke yes, Martine yes, Baranowski yes, Minks yes and Olds absent. Motion carried. Item 2 Aspen Dental/Mod Pizza PZ N Highway 67 Postponed to 3/19/2018 Ward 9 Request recommended approval of a rezoning from B-3, Extensive Commercial District to B-5, Planned Commercial District to allow for the construction of a new tenant building. Phil Lum, Building Commissioner, presented the staff report for this request. The proposed site currently has a filling station building which will be removed along with the underground tanks and parking area. The exterior of the building is proposed to be constructed of brick, stone and EIFS. There are also metal awnings and siding. Forty-nine parking spaces are shown on various sides of the building. A two-way drive is shown around the building. There are two curb cuts onto the highway; the one on New Halls Ferry appears to be modified. Staff recommends improvements in accord with the Lindbergh Improvement Program. Landscaping is proposed and an irrigation system will be installed, although not required. There will be no change in storm water management. Although the code requires that the concrete dumpster pad extend 20 feet, the plan shows the pad extending only 10 feet. Site lighting indicates five light poles. Although a 40 foot setback is shown for signage in a B-5, the petitioner shows the location of a 25 foot post sign to be approximately where there currently exists a Mobil ground/monument sign which is about 15 square feet from New Halls Ferry and 20 feet from N. Highway 67. The Aspen wall sign is indicated to be 51 square feet and the MOD Pizza sign to be 75 square feet. The building as proposed is not in compliance with the masonry ordinance and therefore must have approval of EIFS materials. The petitioner proposes brick/stone facades with EIFS wall areas.

5 P & Z Meeting 3/5/2018 Page The plans indicate that the trash enclosure is proposed to be constructed of CMU matching EIFS color to compliment the building; the gates proposed are shown as solid material. Mr. Lum enumerated the items which require special approval - which are not in compliance with Zoning Code: 1. Parking setback of 40 feet, no loading zone provided 2. Signage sizes and location of past sign 3. Landscape frontage trees 4. Trash screen paving of 10 feet in lieu of 20 feet in front of gates. 5. Masonry ordinance: Clarify minimum stone thickness of 1 Clarify full wythe (4 nominal brick) veneer EIFS areas Staff recommendations, subject to Council approval, include that all exterior walls be constructed of masonry according the Masonry Code, including brick veneer anywhere below 3 feet above grade. The landscaping along North Hwy 67 property line is revised to conform to the Lincor- Enhancement Project. Mr. Martine expressed his concerns about effective parking spaces and an adequately sized loading area. Mr. Lum stated that the 40 foot setback parking requirement in a B-5 was difficult to accomplish on a lot size less than an acre. Mr. Baranowski stated that with the two large wall signs, the petitioner will have excellent visibility from both N. Hwy. 67 and New Halls Ferry Road. If he also wants to add a pole sign instead of a monument sign, Mr. Baranowski will not support the request. He felt that Lindbergh already has an excessive amount of signage. Most municipalities are veering toward having less signage, not more. Mr. Brett Dahlmann, civil engineer and representative for the petitioner, stated that when working with nationwide tenants, their firm is required to adhere to the petitioners prototype as closely as possible while at the same time meeting local requirements. The owners plan to replace a section of sidewalk and moving the New Halls Ferry Rd entrance away from the intersection. There is already an existing entrance off of N. Hwy. 67 that will remain. Mr. Dahlmann stated that because there are two businesses, which have 2 sets of 40 foot setbacks, it is very difficult to meet code requirements on a site less than an acre and dual setbacks. As a result they would like to be allowed parking in that setback area.

6 P & Z Meeting 3/5/2018 Page The petitioner explained that the landscaping design was submitted based on what the landscape architect felt would look best for the development proposal. The petitioner would have no problem adding the additional frontage trees/scrubs as required by the city code. Mr. Dahlmann also stated that he would have no problem making the trash screening pad 20 feet instead of the 10 feet. The wall signs are the standard Aspen Dental / MOD Pizza signs, as shown on the plans as the national prototype. In regards to the proposed pole sign, the petitioner does not feel that using the existing monument sign would provide enough visibility at such a busy intersection. A monument sign would also block driver s line of visibility and MODOT might have a concern about safety. The proposed pole sign would be placed at the same location as the existing monument sign. Mr. Dahlmann stated they have met the 1 ½ natural stone and 4 veneer requirement at the bottom of the building, followed by brick and glass, and EIFS to be used on the sign band. He is requesting special approval for the prototype signage. The dumpster enclosure will match existing building. Mr. Dahlmann stated that Aspen Dental will probably not need a delivery zone. MOD Pizza deliveries are probably made early in the morning but he will check with the restaurant in order to see what size/type of delivery trucks they use. Mr. Minks stated that since both streets are very busy, it would be difficult for a truck to get in and out of the site. The petitioner suggested the north side as a location for the loading dock since that is the direction the trucks will probably come from. Mr. Nelke suggested putting a sidewalk on the north side, if the petitioner decided to place the loading zone there. Mr. Luttrell agreed with Mr. Baranowski regarding the pole sign. He felt that there would be so much sign on the building, that a large pole sign would not be needed. It would be excessive at that busy intersection. Mr. Martine also agreed with Mr. Baranowski that there was enough signage on the building and a pole sign was not needed. He would prefer a monument sign. In regards to the loading zone from whichever road the trucks enter, it will be difficult if not impossible, to turn a tractor trailer around on the site. He added it would be a serious safety hazard. The petitioner stated that they are working with Kmart to obtain a cross access agreement. At the request of the petitioner in order to submit revised plans, acting Chairman Minks moved to postpone the request for a recommend approval of a B-5 ordinance to allow for a new tenant for the property located 3125 N. Hwy 67 to 3/19/18, seconded by Martine. Motion carried.

7 P & Z Meeting 3/5/2018 Page Item 3 Walmart Crosswalk Modifications PZ N. Hwy 67 Ward 9 Request Ratified Request ratification of a conditional approval of a minor change to B-5 Ordinance No to allow for changes in crosswalk striping. Phil Lum, Building Commissioner, explained that this minor change involved focusing and narrowing Walmart s striping and crosswalks for safety and liability purposes. The striping of pedestrian walks is reduced in order to have safe locations to cross the drive lanes in front of the store. Mr. Kent Vedder, Project Manager for Walmart, explained that, in addition to the minor crosswalk changes, they will be resealing and restriping the parking lot. They also have wet land planting to plant in the swale. Walmart will be implementing this new cross walk striping for all of its stores over time. There will be five new smaller crosswalk areas. The old plan had three large crosswalk areas. The new areas are more specifically indicated so that cars don t drive into a large crossing area. This way they channel pedestrian traffic to specific crosswalks and reduce confusion. This change is especially significant to ADA requirements. Acting Chairman Minks moved to ratify the conditional approval of the Building Commissioner for minor changes to the site development plan of the B-5 Ordinance No to allow for modification of crosswalks and safety signs at 3390 N. Hwy 67 in a B-5 Zoning District. Related drawings are attached. The exterior modifications depict minor changes in the development, which is not in conflict with the nature of the development and meets all of the conditions of Ord. No Approval is subject to the regulations of this B-5 Planned Commercial District and the following additional requirements. 1. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS Unless and except to the extent, otherwise specially provided in Ord. No. 7965, development shall be effected only in accordance with all ordinances of the City of Florissant. 2. PROJECT COMPLETION. Construction shall start within 60 days issuance of building permits and the project shall be developed in accordance with the approved amendments to the final development plan within 180 days of start of construction.

8 P & Z Meeting 3/5/2018 Page The motion was seconded by Martine. On Roll Call the Commission voted: Luttrell yes, Stock absent, Nelke yes, Martine yes, Baranowski yes, Minks yes and Olds absent. Motion carried. The next scheduled Planning and Zoning Meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 19, Mr. Martine moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Luttrell. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Anita Moore, Deputy City Clerk