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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 12-03 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularN^INU''z,S 01-' THE, REGJLaK 01' THF; EDII�A CO OPWNITY DEVELOP',,!EINT AND PLAN,,4ING CONIMISSI0" Hi -LD Od wv�'ED: ESDAY, D:CE:,)BER 3, 1985 AT 7:30 P.;' -t. EDIIWE CITY HALL COU'gCIL CHAMBERS T.1-FERS PRESf NT: Chairr.lan ,,Alliam Lewis, ilelen •,c Clelland, Phil Sked, Del Jonnson, John Palmer, John Skagerberg and Jane Paulus 1E,4;BE:1S ABSENT: Virginia Shaw, Gordon Johnson, John Hailey, and David Runyan STATE PRESENT: Craig Larsen, City Planner Fran Hottman, City Engineer Jackie Hoogenakker, Planning Secretary I. APPROVAL O1' 'rHE ,cINU`IES: ,'r. Del Johnson moved for approval of tree October 29, 1986 Community Development and Planning Commission i4leeting '{!inutes. Yr. Palmer seconded the motion. rill were in tavor. . The motion carried. firs. :McClelland asked the secretary to check with Mr. Runyan regarding his vote on October 29, 198, for S-15.8. II. OLD BUSINESS S-85-8 Preliminary Plat Approval Starita 1st Addition mr. Larsen asked the Commission to recall that a subdivision of the subject property was considered and denied at the October 29, 1986 meeting. 'Phe proposal called for one new buildable lot containing approximately 19,000 square Leet. A lot containing 24,700 square Leet would have been retained trom the existing dwelling. A conservation easement extending 40 Leet upland trom the pond was proposed. A 11,70 toot easement is required. Mr. Larsen said the proponents have returned with a modified subdivision request. The proposed lots remain as initially proposed. However, the revised Preliminary Plat illustrates a larger conservation easement around the pond. The easement area has been increased troch 40 to 70 Leet. ^r. Larsen added at its last meeting members of the Commission asked that state investigate the rational for requiring 101o, Leet around the pond. I could Lind nothing in either the Council or Commission minutes explaining the need for loo Leet. Accor ling to the Di,'R the 11,10 toot requirement is somewhat arbitrary and not based on their standards. In an urban area, with sewer service, the DNR sugejests a minimum setback of 50 Leet. beyond 50 Leet it becomes a matter of the community standard. Ar. Larsen pointed out it seems obvious that it we insist on a 100 toot easement that the subdivision is not teasible. The Commission may want to consider some lesser setback which would provide a reasonable building area while still attording protection for the pond. The proposed 70 toot setback seems to address both goals. i�lr. Larsen concluded that recomi;►endation for approval should be conditioned on: 1) I•inal Plat approval 2) Subdivision dedication 3) Curb cut permit trom Hennepin County 4) Utility connection charges she proponents, ,!r. and r-Irs. Starita acid r,':r. Marry Johnson, surveyor were present. Mr. Johnson told the Commission he concurred with the Statt report and would answer any questions Commission members may have. Mr. Palmer asked '�ir. Larsen how long the ordinance has been in ettect stipulating the 100 toot easement. ,,,ir. Larsen said the Ordinance has been in ettect since 197A.. r. Palmer said he continues to teel uncomtortable with ,jranting a request trom our Ordinance adding he could not rind any legiti�:-,ate reasons why this request would warrant itis support. fir. Johnson said he has concerns regarding trattic and teels the tuture homeowner could taco problems in this area. Mrs. :"cClelland stated she telt the proposed 70 toot easement otters a good compromise. She added she supports the request. •tr. dilliam IIaertzen of 69„O Interlachen Boulevard spoke in opposition to the proposal adding he telt the 100 toot easement around the pond jhould be maintained. i%ir. Johnson moved to recommend denial of the preliminary Plat. I1r. Palmer seconded the motion. rs. Paulus voted Aye. Mrs. McClelland, Mr. Sked, Mr. Skagerberg and Mr. Lewis voted Nay. The ;,potion tailed. airs. :,IcClelland moved to recommend preliminary plat approval subject to statt conditions and recommending that the developer construct adequate vehicle turn -around space which would enable the homeowner to enter Interlachen Goulevard tront tirst. h'r. Skagerberg seconded the motion. ­Ir. Sked and mr. Lewis voted Aye. Mr. Palmer, mr. Johnson and Mrs. Paulus voted Nay. The motion carried. S-36-9 Preliminary Plat approval ',Jhite Oaks 8th Addition Generally Located: I•est of Townes Road and south of Sunnyside Road ,,Ir. Larsen intorried the Conmission the subject property is a developed single tamily lot with a dwelling located on the southerly portion of the property. pile two parcels which make up the lot contain an area of 35,380 square Leet. Two northerly adjacent parcels (Lot 1, '.:bite Oaks 3rd Addition and Lot 9, White Oaks 2nd Addition) are owned by the applicant but are not included in the proposed plat. vr. Larsen added the proponent has submitted a reciuest to subdivide the property to create one, new buildable lot. The new lot would contain 19,10;7 square Leet, and the lot retained for the existing dwelling would contain 16,230 square Leet. Lot 1 (existing dwelling) would exceed all Zoning Ordinance requirements for the R-1 district. 'she new lot (Lot 2) does not meet tie Ordinance requirement for lot width. the Ordinance requires a width of 75 Leet at a point 50 Leet back trom the trout property line. Lot 2 measures 630 Leet at tris point. Thus, a 15 toot lot width variance is requested. Mr. Larsen told the Commission adjacent and north of the subject property is a marshy area which provides a storm water holding area for a portion of the 4,,Iiite Oaks nei�jhborhood. There exists a perpetual easement over the northerly parcel for storm water drainage. There is no easement over the southerly parcel. Both lots are owned by the proponent. The southerly parcel (Lot 9 of `-:bite Oaks 2nd Addition) meets the definition of a single tamily lot. As proposed the new lot would share the cur:) cut and driveway of the existing dwelling. An existing detached garage would be removed. The illustrated development of the new lot would not disturb the marsh, and would meet all Ordinance re4uirements except for lot width as mentioned earlier. mr. Larsen pointed out lots in this section of rdhite Oaks range in size trom approximately 12,000 sc,uare Leet to over 2(', 000 square Leet. The average lot size appears to be approximately 6,000 square Leet. It Lot 9 were incorporated into the plat as Dart of the new lot the proposed lots would then meet all Ordinance requirements. In addition, it lot 9 is made part of the plat we can ask for an easement which will insure adequate storm water capacity and protect the marsh tro:n tuture development proposa',ls. The illustrated location of the house is sensitive to existing conditions. Lt avoids any tilling or distu*-bance of the iaarsh area. The sizes of the prof%o Sed lots are compatiole wits the neighborhood. .;r'. Larsen concluded Statt recommends a proval of the preliminary plat with changes and conditions: 1. The Gddition of Lot 9 of 1.1hite Oaks 2nd Addition to the plat as part of Lot 2 White Oaks 8th Addition. 2. The granting of an easement for storm water drainage over tha marsh area within the plat. i'lie proponent, r. v�onroe was present. enbers of the neighborhood were present. °,Ir. Palmer asked v.r. Larsen it it is possible to adjust Lot 2's pro,perty line, (combine with part of Lot 9) thus eliminating the need for a variance. -r. Larsen responded that the variance would be completely eliminated it lot lines were adjusted. f,onroe told the Commission he is pre.ared to add Lot 9 to Lot '2, therefore eliminating all variances. r•ir,. illiam !�•rady of 5 -ridge Lane spoke in opposition to the proposal citing the following reasons and concerns: 1) Drainage. ile telt construction near the aarsti area could result in drainage problems. 2.) Character cit neighborhood. There is concern that a home coaly be constructed with a lack of sensitivity for the uniqueness of the .%bite Oaks neighborhood (ex. the proposal illustrates a shared driveway, in the White Oaks area shared drives are uncommon.). 3) The approval of this subdivision may set a precedent which would d11ow other property owners to subdivide. • r. Feldman of 4x83 Sunnyside Road expressed his concern that visually the terrain of the area would be altered. ^s. Hatch of 47102 'Townes Road said she is concerned that the water level of the marsh may be altered. She pointed out it the marsh is used!. as a till site for excavation materials it may not be able to handle storia and water run-otts in the future. She asked statt it the excavation materials from the construction site could be hauled ott site. :•.r. Larsen told the Commission it is the izcent of stats to protect the marsh area, adding statt Leel construction of one single family home would not alter the area it done properly. He said it approved, excavation materials would either be hauled away or used as till at the site. •!r. lwilliam Laird of 4015 'Townes Circle asked mr. Larsen it the site could be used to Develop double or multiply tamily housing. :r. Larsen told I"Ir. Laird the site is zoned R-1, Single Dwelling Unit District and only a single tamily home can be constructed on this site. ,r. Sked askeu "r. Larsen it architectural restrictions could be placed on the proposed dwellincj. ;;r. Larsen said there is not a mechanism to accomplish this. He added Zoninj Ordinance :1o. 825 does not address architectural compatibility. Tho Commission was in general agreement that the proposal was sensitive to the area and were tavorable to the proponents otter of the addition of Lot 9 to the plat. ;nrs. vicClelland recommended preliminary plat approval subject to start conditions, recommending that Lot 9 becomes part of the plat, theretore eliminating the need for variances, granting of the easeanent for storm water drainage, and to preserve the marsh area according to the westerly high water elevation mark. ,.r. Palmer seconded the motion. .,ill were in tavor. The motion carried. v P -8G_5 !'airview Southdale Hospital 54f71 :.France Avenue South r. Larsen reported that the subject property is the campus of rairview Southdale Hospital. ,,he campus contains X3.24 acres and is developed with a 374,000, square toot hospital building, and a 11,459 square toot power tllant building. The site contains a total of :124 parking spaces, iOS, of which are contained in a 2 level parking ramp located along the easterly boundary of the campus. ir. Larsen told the Co,nmission the hos,ital has submitted a request for tinal development plan approval to construct a new medical ottice building with a cross floor area of 24,20 scluare Leet. I'tedical ottice buildings are a permitted use in the Re,ional e',ical District. The buil:!ing would :-)e located north of the hospital in an area which is now utilized for surtace parking . 'i'he bui c:in_3 would 5e 5 stories hi Jh and would be connected to the hospital by tunnel. Parking to support the ottice building and to replace existing parking lost to construction would be ;.provided by adding a third level to the existing ramp and )y addin a new, n level ramp to the north of the existing rai:ip. ':'otal on -campus parkin�3 would increase tro;,i its present 82.4 spaces to i.,3^,5 spaces. The new ottice building would be allocated 492 spaces and hospital parking would increase to 353 spaces. The proposed ottice building would have an exterior of reflective glass panels and pretinished i,ietal. *he proposed materials contorm to Zoning Crdinance rec;uirements. fir. Larsen asked the Conmission to Teter to the :aemo trom Douglas Robinson, administrator otrairview Southdale which provides intorraation relative to existing conditions and the proposed improvements. 'ihe intorraation provided appears to be accurate except for employee count. -fhe employee count of 354 appears to be an average of the 3, g hour shitty. According to the Barton Schman, study the i;iajor shitt consists of 43,11 employees. The Zoning ordinance reters to the number of employees on the major shitt �-:hen determining parking demand. Divx. Larsen recommended that the Commission review several issue areas relative to the proposed development and the overall impact on the campus and surroundin:j streets and properties. r.;r. Larsen 5rieted the Co!:u:fission on each issue: wilding :setbacks b,r. Larsen pointed out the Regional r,'edical District requires that buildings provide a minimum setback trom streets of 35 Leet, or the height of the building whichever is greater. The proposed orrice building complies with this requirement. 'L'he hospital building :maintains a nor-contorrzin-j set Sack of approximately 25 Leet along t^:est 55th Street. variances have been granted in the hast to continue this setback. Parking Setbacks P.r. Larsen sai-d the Ordinance requires that parking and drive aisles maintain a 20 toot setback trom any street right- ot-,way. Jon-contormin7 parking set5acks occur alon, the West 55th Street, Prance Avenue, and County Road 52 rights--ot-way. .'he non-contorming setbaci:s for the parking areas west of the hospital are proposed to remain. ,he non -conforming surtace parking which encroaches on the Crosstown right--ot-way in the northeasterly portion of the campus would be removed by the new ramp. .he Ordinance requires that accessory parking structures provide a minimum setback of 20 Leet or the hei(;ht of the structure trom any interior property line. ':tie existing ranlFj contorms. However, tollowing the expansion of the ramp its height would range between 25 and 3.L teet. _'hus a variance is requested. door rarea Ratio 11r. Larsen told the Commission tie Ordinance allows a IE\R of 1.E± in the Regional ,iedical District. Currently the IAR for the campus is approximately .i5. ,ollowing the addition of the orrice building the L'AR will increase to v.79. The Power Plant building and parking ramps are not included in Li,,R calculations. Landscaping ;tr. Larsen asked the Commission to note that the Ordinance requires that all parking areas located within 50 Leet of a street be screened to a height of 4 Leet. Less than adequate screening exists around the westerly parking lot. The proposed plan would provide the required screening adjacent to the 'Vest 65th Street and France Avenue rights-ot-way. However, the proposed screening has not been extended to areas adjacent to the Crosstown highway right of way. Parking iv,r. Larsen intor,�ed the Commission the Ordinance requirement for a medical orrice building is based on 5 spaces per thousand square Leet plus one space per doctor. `;his results in a requirerient of 492 spaces for the proposed building. According to intormation L�rovided 492 spaces will be allocated to the building. The Crdinance requires 1 space per bed plus one space per employee or volunteer on the major shitt for hospitals. ;tie hospital contains 390 licensed beds and has 43o employees on the major shirt resulting in a ,,cirking requirement of 820, spaces. L-ollowing construction of the new parking facilities 853 spaces would be allucated to the hospital. �he Parkin; and 'Trattic Analysis prepared by liarton Aschman calculates a demand ut 310' spaces for the hospital and approximately 3°1 spaces for the orrice building. ' rattic :-!r. Larsen told the Commissio;i that in support of their request the hospital has submitted a trattic analysis which concludes that t:Ae existing trattic situation will not be aggravated by the additional trattic generated by the medical ottice i-)uildin•3. lie report does note, however, that sporadic queuing does occur at the on-ramp trom north bound Trance avenue to eastbound Crosstown Highway. ,tr. Larsen concluded his summary by outlinin., each issue: Parking: 11t a recent hearing betore the Board of Appeals considerin an addition to the Same may Sur,,ory Center, a parking demand of 359 spaces was established for the campus. This higher number is the result of the changinj tunctiun of the hospital, i.e. more out-patient, clinic type uses and lass in --patient use. '.,'his trend will probably continue. '-,'he i)arton Aschman Parking study concludes that the hospital generates a parking demand of spaces. ','heir parking surveys indicate at least 52 vacant spaces at the peak times. notwithstanding these conclusions, start reels t,ie hospital is at or nearly at it parking capacity. '.'he proposal will provide a net increase of 29 spaces, to a total of 353 spaces. `.'his should be sutticient tar current conditions but this may change as the hospital changes the way it delivers services to the community. The proposed medical ottice building provides parking that contorms to Ordinance requirements. eased on the Carton r�schman study of Southdale ,'Medical Ottice Building, the new rairview Medical Ottice Building will need 4.5 spaces per 11001 square teet of tloor area or approximately 330 spaces. The proposed allocation of 492 spaces should be adequate. In addition it could provide a cushion for the hospital demand. Trattic: '"he 'i'rattic Study concludes that the addition of the medical ottice building to the I-'airview Campus would cause "...no slgnitiCant change In the level of service" at the intersection of 55th Street and i.`rance Avenue. `!'he report does note congestion on the Crosstown on -ramps, especially north bound France to east bound Crosstown in the atternoon peak hours. The report suggests that this gueuing problem raay increase, but would not be signiticant due to its short duration. Statt remains concerned about potential congestion in the area. rhe increased trattic may require new or additional trattic control measures in the area. � trattic signal :nay be warranted at 55th and Drew Avenue, the easterly entrance to the car,I,%us. dditional strippini, lane delineation, or improvements to 55th Street i;iay be needed. Statt recoiumends teat the hospital participate to a lar_je de-ree in the cost of these i:.provements. Eighty percent of the parking and all emergency vehicles will use the easterly entrance. 'fhe entrance as proposed is only a twos -lane, 24 toot wide curb cut. Statt believes that this entrance should be redesigned and enlarged. Landscaping and screening: Statt's main concern here is the screening of ti -ie westerly parking area. The proposed screening is acceptable, but should exterid to screen the lot trom the Crosstown on-rFmp. '!'he landsce. )e plan should be subject to tinal statt approval prior to issuance of the building permit. Landscaping is proposed on County right-ot-way. :'iris is subject to iiennepin County approval. Setback variance for Parking Rarip: Lhe proposal requests a variance to continue the setback provided for the existing rami. 'his is necessary to etticiently provide the required amount of parking. Adjacent to the ramp, on Colony property, is a row of parkin;, a two way drive aisle and then buildings. Distance trom the ramp to the closets building is approxirzately ,,I3 teet. Landscaping materials substantially larger than the ordinance requires is proposed along the east side of the new rar:ip. Existing plant materials would be retained adjacent to the old ramp. `_'he ramp could be designed to meet Ordinance setback requirements by stepping back the upper two levels. This would not significantly reduce the impact of the structure on the Colony. it would, however, have a signiticant impact on the tunction and capacity of the ra;:ip. Additiunal ettorts should be made to screen the lot trom the Colony as a condition to this variance. Statt recoi;unends approval of the variance. X. Douglas Robinson, Vern Knutson and Kurt Hamann of Fairview Southdale Hos,)-. val, lir. larges Cooperman, Architect, '4r. David Kirsh, Landscape Architect, and f-ir. David Koske of Barton Ascihman were present representing the proifonent i-airview Southdale Hospital. Concerned residents were present. :r. Robinson began his presentation by intorming the Commission that 3 major sites were examined for the proposed medical ottice building betore the tinal site was agreed upon. He added the hospital has signiticant parking demands and ramp location -aas important. '.'he proposed ramp location met hospital needs and was located where minimal setback encroachment would occur. Using graphics r. Robinson explained the proposed ramp. ilr. Robinson said he is very aware of the Narking and trattic concerns expressed by City Statt and added the hosl_Jital has retained the tirm of :arson Aschman to conduct trattic studies. i r. i;obinson explained that the hospital is very conscious of the non-contorming landscaping along Irance Avenue Mr. Robinson indicated the hospital has every intention of raising landscapinj levels to ordinance standards. sir. Cooperman, using graphics explained the proposed medical orrice building. He added the building will consist of 5 stories plus a basement. Due to grade levels a portion of the basement will be exposed allowing window placement. The basement area will be used for meetings and an employee lunchroom and locker area. The building will be constructed of a concrete system and exterior materials will be retlective glass curtain walls with butt joint connections. iir. :;rolick of 6401 Colony b4ay asked t,r.Cooperman it the heating and cooling plant for the :iospital would be able to provide utility service for the newly proposed building and rarip. He also expressed concern over tiie possibility of the glass windows popping out, causing damage and possible injury. r. Cooperman said the hospital's energy ,dant should be able to provide adequate heating and cooling for the proposed structures. He added the proposed structure would be sate. i, -r. Cooperman continued his presentation by intorming the Commission the proposed ramp is located 80 teet trom the Colony. He added materials for the proposed ramp would match materials used on the existin:j ramp. i•.r. Cooperman told the Commission hospital and development start met with the Directors of the Colony and listened to their concerns. A major point of concern was the obstruction of their site lines as a result of this project. Residents of the Colony expressed a need for additional landscaping. hr. '<irsh, landscape architect, submitted a revised landscape plan adding the new landscaping would exceed ordinance requirenents. Mr. :;rolick of 6401 Colony Way asked '_r. !<rish it the proposed landscaping and building construction would intertere with the sunset that is now enjoyed by Colony residents. i..r. Kirsh answered that at a point there may be a reduction in sun levels. ,s. Judith Dixon commented that she telt the emissions of cars and tume's trom the hospital's energy plant could cause severe damage to all vegetation. ,,is. Pixon continued adding she has a grave concern that these emissions may be harmtul to the health and well being of the residents of the Colony. She asked that a study be conducted to check the carbon monoxide levels. In answer to pis. Dixon concern over automobile emissions Ivir. Robinson said as a result of this proposal emission levels would be increased by under 1 percent. i•r. David xoske of Barton Aschman reported to the Commission his tindings concerning trattic. One of the results of their study round that the intersection of 65th and Irance does not have a trattic problem, it tunctions satistactorily. Fie added the drawback at tnis intersection is the access to the eastbound ramp for Crosstown Highway 02 and the lett turn to westbound Crosstown Highway f 2. ;.ir. Roske pointed out ramp lights cause congestion. r. ?;oske said during peak Hours south bound Irance Avenue operates at around 1,0010, vehicles per hour. North bound France i\venue operates at 1,5o.l vehicles Per flour. �t the )5t,'l and trance entrance 455 vehicles enter the lot per hour with 376 vehicles exiting per hour. This is an increase of around 310 vehicles entering/exiting or roughly a 20 percent increase. ,ir. -oske concluded no significant negative trattic impact would be generated as a result of this proposal. vir. ,,rolick of 54V1 Colony ';,ay expressed concern that trattic levels would be increased in an already severely congested area. fie added fie was unsure it an emergency vehicle would be able to reach the hospital during peak trattic hours. rtr. I.oske reported during his study he tound emergency vehicles did not have a problem gaining access to the hospital. He added the recommendation by City Statt to add a lett turn lane would facilitate that process. Ms. Judith Dixon of 5305 Colony Way reported that hospital statt, patients and emer3ency vehicles already use the residential streets to gain access to the hospital campus. She added this increase in trattic tlow creates congestion on the private and residential streets of the area. :r. Robinson said to his knowledge he has not tound that emergency vehicles have a problem gaining access to the hospital. He added the hospital would never propose an addition that would be detrimental to them as a whole. Nr. Robinson said fie is aware that this proposal will poise changes that will ettect residents of the Colony. He pointed out he :bet with members of the Colony and revisions have been made in landscaping and in the ramp. Landscaping will be increased and the protile of the ramp will be decreased by berriing up the earth around the ramp and planting vegetation on top of the bermed earth. ;;r. Robinson concluded that in his opinion the proposal will be a tine addition to the community. Mr. Del Johnson directed a question to :•',r. Robinson on the need for constructing a new medical ottice building.. mr. Robinson responded the building is being constructed due to the need to provide additional space for doctors and their statt. lie added there is hi(Jh demand to provide space for medical providers on hos-)ital campuses. Ottice placement directly adjacent to the hospital will best serve the needs of both the medical personal, their patients and the community as a whole. Robinson commented that it is also more attractive trom a economic standpoint for physicians to own their own ottice rather than rent it. "Ir. Johnson said tie is aware of Lhe national trend for low bed demand in hospitals and wondered it it be possible to convert excess hospital bed space to madical ottice space. ;,:r. Robinson said the hospital does not have adequate space to make the project teasible :gut did look into the possibility of adding a mirror image tower on the east end of the building. It was Lound that t.iis space would be inadequate due to design restrictions as medical ottice space and access to this tacility would be a problem. r. Robinson pointed out t'iat 1'airview Southdale has a higher than average occupancy rate and it is t ieir hope that this addition will be help .:iaintaiii that higi; level of occupancy. tie added the occupancy rate runs at around 51 percent and indicated the trend for shorter stays and reached the bottom side of the trend and some stays are increasing. Ir. Skarjerberg asked hospital state to clarity it the present power tacility would be able to service the new medical ottice building and `.r. I:urk i:ai:iann, Director of i uilding and Grounds for iairview Southdale Cam,us said at this time the power Plant has excess boiler capacity and chiller capacity. �ir. <<rolick asked r�r. Hamann it the power ;dant burned PC81s. 'r. Hamann answered that they do not burn PCNs..:rs. ctlella�id recommended that it the public has a concern that the Dower plant may noise a health problem they should report it to the City Health Otticer, '.r. David Velde. :yrs. :cC1e"land said she is very concerned with the traffic issue and overbuilding on the site. i%.rs. Paulus, 9r. Johnson, and :'r. :,ked expressed agreement that overbuilding may occur on the site as a result of this proposal. I;rs. r<cClelland continued adding that sire would like to Lind out it the private road Colony Way is being used by hospital statt. She stressed trattic is a major concern and the projected increase of percent in trattic may create impossible conditions at an already congested area. mr. Paulus agreed with rs. :cClelland that trattic is a major problem. She added hospital statt run double shitts so peak times occur more rre.Iuently clue to the hospital shitt c ranges. r. Paulus said an important concern is public satety. The emissions of automobiles and the ramp itselt may poise satety problems. She pointed out it she parked in the ramp at night she would want it to be ade:Iuatel.y lighted. She added the lights may impact residents of the Colony. 'vir. Robinson said the ramp would be patrolled by security guards and every ettort to ensure satety would be initiated. lie added lighting would be constructed to have minimal impact on tenants in the Colony. r:s. :,iary .,lice Reynolds of 6401 Colony way added she telt their property values would be decreased as a result of this proposal. �:r. Larsen intormed the Commission that the revisions made in the design of the ra;iip would reduce the variance. ;%irs. P;cClelland reco;amended continuance of this item to the January 7, 1907 Community Development and Plannin:l Corimission r,ieeting to allow additional ti;;ne to study concerns registered by the residents of the Colony. vers. Paulus seconded the motion. mr. Palmer abstained. All were in tavor. The motion carried. �lr. Robinson asked the Commission it there was a way to proceed with this project to the Council. Eie was intormed that to proceed directly to the Council the Commission would either have to recommend approval or denial. Ska•jerber_1 recommended denial based on the variance required to construct a new ottice building and ramp. ;,rs. !-cClelland seconded the motion. r. %alriier abstained. 'll were in tavor. The motion carried. I.,mendment to Add ))ay Fare to Ottice District Zoning Ordinance as Principal Use. lo. 825 ^Ir. Larsen intormed the Commission statt his received a request to permit day care in the Ottice District. He added day care is currently allowed in all residential districts, and in all commercial districts. '!'his amendment would add day care to the ottice and industrial districts. ,:r. Larsen cuncluded statt supports the proposed amendment. Pyr. "�!arshall rEverson was present. Commission !embers were in agreement that this was an excellent idea t:iat met the current trend to locate day care tacilities in ottice locations. !rs. Paulus recommended amend:ient approval. sirs. t;c Clelland seconded the motion. All were in savor. The motion carried. LD -86--7 Gustatsun and Tyson 554.:-61543 t:cCauley grail ^x. Larsen intormed the Conmaission the proponents are requesting a party wall lot division of a newly constructed double bungalow. Separate utility connections are provided. Mr. Larsen concluded that statt recommends approval. -irs. I,cClelland recommended approval. -Irs. Paulus seconded the motion. All were in tavor. The motion carried. llespecttully submitted,