PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON

Regular Meeting - February 20, 2001

7:30 p.m.

Present:	Jim O'Brien, Tom O'Keefe, Norm Schiferl, and David Schmitz

Absent:	Larry Baker, Jeff Schopf, and Paul Zisla

Also Present:	Mark Andrle, Community Development Specialist

Patrick Boylan, City Planner

Sandy Gaye, Perkins & Will Architects

Kevin Locke, Community Development Director

Char Samuelson, City Council Liaison

•	Minute Approval - Approval of the January minutes were deferred to the March 20, 2001, meeting.

•	Agenda Review -The agenda was adopted as written.

Public Hearing:	Case LP01-01 and SP01-01, Site Plan and Special Use Permit - ISD #621 Bel Air Elementary School

To consider a site plan and special use permit to construct a 4,455 sq. ft. addition to Bel Air Elementary School, 1800 5th St. NW. The proposal involves an addition to the gym and cafeteria, kitchen, storage areas, installation of rooftop mechanical and screening, and expansion of the north parking lot. Additional parking pavement area would total 4,025 sq. ft., and the existing driveways and front parking lot would be reconfigured to include a drop-off area.

Sandy Gaye, Bel Air Architect, presented illustrations of the proposal.

Doug Schraumer, 501 Inca Ln., spoke regarding the noise levels of the existing rooftop mechanical units, and on-street parking along 5th St. creating a public safety hazard.

Ed Schwab, 505 Inca Ln., spoke regarding the mechanical/air conditioning unit, requested an environmental/noise impact study, and the west sidewalk is being used as a driveway/parking area.

Motion by Schiferl, seconded by ?, to Close the Hearing. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried.	Bel Air School Site Plan

LP01-01

SP01-01

Motion by ?, seconded by Schiferl, to waive the reading and adopt the resolution recommending approval of LP01-01 and SP01-01 , subject to the following conditions:

1.	All off Street parking stalls shall be marked with white or yellow painted lines not less than four (4) inches wide.

2.	Applicants shall show an additional handicapped accessible parking stall.

3.	Provision of a bond or letter of credit in the amount equal to 100% of the cost to install landscaping, curbing and paving to ensure that these items are installed per the approved plans.

4.	That a revised grading and drainage plan be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. The plan should include appropriate data and figures regarding projected run-off from the parking area.

5.	Approval of Rice Creek Watershed District application.

6.	"One Way" and/or "School Bus Only" graphics shall be clearly marked in pavement paint and appropriate signage to minimize traffic mixing. Arrows marking traffic lane and direction shall be marked and maintained.

7.	A sign plan that conforms to all Code Requirements is submitted to the City Planner.

8.	That all mechanical equipment be screened consistent with code requirements including elimination of noise.

9.	Curb cuts are subject to review by the Public Safety Department.

10.	That parking along the west sidewalk be eliminated.

4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried.

Public Hearing:	Non Conforming Use and Site Plan - Armstrong Rigging and Erecting proposal for a building expansion at 717 1st St. SW

Application withdrawn due to applicant concern of curb and gutter requirements

Public Hearing:	Ordinance amendment to Section 5-130, Permitted Accessory Uses in a B-2 Zoning District.

11.	This proposal would allow a permanent cosmetic makeup business to be a permitted accessory use in a B-2, Neighborhood Business zoning district.

Motion by?, seconded by ?, to Close the Hearing. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried.

Motion by, seconded by, to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment to Section 5-130 relating to permanent cosmetic makeup businesses as accessory uses in the B-2 District.

4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried.	Bel Air School Site Plan

LP01-01

SP01-01

Armstrong Rigging Building Expansion

Ordinance Amendment

Permanent Cosmetic Makeup Business

General Business:	None

Announcements and Updates

Site Plan update for Highview Middle School, 2300 7th St. NW. Council approved site plan in January with conditions and directed applicant to work with staff to meet conditions relating to screening of mechanical equipment. The applicant provided a plan indicating location of the new equipment, removal of noisiest equipment, and evergreen tree screening. Recent budget limitations involve elimination of the changes to the playing fields and tennis courts.

A school district representative???? presented an illustration of the site plan and the mechanical equipment design.

Motion by ?, seconded by ?, to approve the plans for screening of mechanical equipment for the Highview School Addition.

4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.

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Patrick Boylan, City Planner

Highview Middle School Site Plan Update

Adjournment