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02-23-15 CC-PC Worksession .� Special Concurrent City gc -4#661/ Council & Planning Commission Worksession Minutes February 23, 2015 COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Debbie Goettel, Michael Howard, Edwina Garcia, Tom PRESENT: Fitzhenry, and Pat Elliott COUNCIL MEMBERS None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS Chairperson Rick Jabs, Commissioners Susan Rosenberg, Dan PRESENT: Kitzberger, Charles Standfuss, Gordon Vizecky, Erin Vrieze Daniels, and Sean Hayford Oleary COMMISSIONERS None ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Steve Devich, City Manager John Stark, Community Development Director Melissa Poehlman, City Planner OTHERS PRESENT: Mark Krogh —JAVA, Developer Patrick Sarver— Civil Site Group, Engineer Nathaniel Shea —Tanek, Architect Gregory Dolphin — Dolphin Fast Food, Burger King owner Chairperson Rick Jabs called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room. ITEM #1 DISCUSSION REGARDING A REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR A BURGER KING AT 7733 PORTLAND AVENUE (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 14/ PLANNING COMMISSION MEMO NO. 4) City Planner Poehlman stated that a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning would be required. Developer Mark Krogh described the proposed project and its site layout. Council Member Fitzhenry inquired about hours of operation, odor control. Mayor Goettel inquired about lighting and the project's timeline. Community Development Director Stark clarified the reason for the Comprehensive Plan and zoning amendments: primarily two-story buildings required, buildings should be pulled up to street frontage, and 25% building coverage required on the lot. Mr. Krogh addressed practical difficulty and financial infeasibility of acquiring neighboring properties. Mayor Goettel inquired about parking adequacy. February 23, 2015 City Planner Poehiman stated that parking meets Burger King's requirements, but not City standards. Chairperson Jabs inquired about their site selection process. Mr. Dolphin responded that it was based on success of former Burger King nearby (adjacent to Menards). Commissioner Kitzberger inquired about the drive-thru layout. Discussion continued regarding siting the building on the property. General consensus among the City Council and Planning Commission Members was to encourage the developer to continue moving forward. ADJOURNMENT The work session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:45 p.m. Date Approved: March 10, 2015 ( / t/ t p lifre: - V.oettel Cheryl Krumhol S - -n L. Devich Executive Coordinator Cit Manager 2