03-18-2002 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,March 18,2002 6:30 o'clock p.m. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING—8:00 P.M. (#13) #02-2764 REVIEW OF PROPOSED COMMERCIAL PUD ORDINANCE Hawn inquired whether there were any public comments relating to this item. There were no public comments relating to this application. Hawn noted the Planning Commission has discussed this item preliminarily in a work session and would like to table the matter. Berg moved,Fritzler seconded,to table Application#02-2764,Review of Proposed Commercial PUD Ordinance. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. NEW BUSINESS (#10) #02-2759 JOHN COLLETTE,2160 WEST WAYZATA BOULEVARD, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,8:15 p.m.—8:22 p.m. John Collette,Applicant, and Walter Koronkiewicz, Building Manager,were present. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Weinberger stated the Applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a 208 square foot leased office space within the Orono Shopping Center. The property is located in the B-1, Retail Sales Business District. The Applicant has stated the only use of the property will be for general administrative functions of the business and does not intend to store vehicles or display vehicles for sale on the property. Professional offices and offices general in nature are listed as a conditional use in this district,with automobile sales not being permitted. Weinberger noted this use does not require any changes to the structure and does not require a review of the building and remainder of the site. The manager of the property has provided a detailed list of all the tenants and square footage used by each tenant. The total parking required for the existing uses within the building, including this office use,is 81 spaces. The property has available parking for 128 vehicles. Weinberger stated the Applicant does not intend at the current time to have any signs identifying the location of his office,noting he does not intend to have customers coming to this office on routine visits. The Applicant would be allowed one sign on the exterior of the building not greater than 30 inches in height and would be limited to the name of the business or company logo. Weinberger recommends approval of the application based on the fact the intended office use is in keeping with the intent of the zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan. The intended use is consistent with several of the existing uses within the building. Staff is recommending approval be subject to the following conditions: PAGE 14