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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-08-2022 PC Minutes 1 CITY OF MEDINA PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Tuesday March 8, 2022 1. Call to Order: Chairperson Nielsen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Nielsen read a statement explaining that the meeting is being held in a virtual format due to the ongoing pandemic and provided instructions for public participation. Present: Planning Commissioners John Jacob, Beth Nielsen, Cindy Piper, Braden Rhem and Timothy Sedabres. Absent: Planning Commissioner Ron Grajczyk and Justin Popp. Also Present: City Planning Director Dusty Finke and City Planner Deb Dion 2. Changes to Agenda There were no changes to the agenda. 3. Update from City Council Proceedings Reid provided an update on recent Council activity at its last two meetings. 4. Council Meeting Schedule Finke advised that the Council will be meeting the following Tuesday and Rhem volunteered to attend in representation of the Commission. 5. Planning Department Report Finke provided an update. He noted that the Commission is tentatively scheduled to return to in person meetings in May. 6. Public Hearing – Weston Woods of Medina – Planned Unit Development and Plat Amendment – Mark and Kathleen Smith – East of Mohawk Drive, North of Hwy 55 Finke presented a requested amendment to a previously approved Planned Unit Development and Plat for Weston Woods of Medina. He provided details on the approved subdivision and noted that since the time of approval the applicant has proposed to make some changes to the units proposed. He summarized the proposed changes which includes changing 10 twinhome lots to nine villa home lots, widening single-family lots, allowing an option for a single- family lot to be used for a community pool, reduction of the minimum setbacks between the twinhomes, and increasing the maximum hardcover for single-family. He noted that the changes would result in a reduction of the density from 2.62 units per acre to 2.56 units per acre. He summarized the review criteria noting that the previous approval would stay in place if the amendment were not approved. 2 Mark Smith, applicant, noted that he is present to address any questions the Commission may have. Nielsen opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. No comments made. Nielsen closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Piper commented that the changes proposed appear to be nicely done. Nielsen agreed that the changes are nicely done and confirmed that there were no other comments or questions from the Commission. Motion by Rhem, seconded by Jacob, to recommend approval of the amendment to the Weston Woods PUD and Plat. A roll call vote was performed: Jacob aye Piper aye Rhem aye Sedabres aye Nielsen aye Motion carries unanimously. 7. McDonald’s – Conditional Use Permit to Modify and Expand Drive Thru Service – 822 Highway 55 (PID 1111823140020) Dion stated that the applicant requested a Conditional Use Permit amendment to expand their one lane drive thru into a two-lane drive thru. She identified the location of the existing drive thru and reviewed the zoning of adjacent parcels. She reviewed the site plan noting that the expanded drive thru would reduce parking but increase stacking in the drive thru. She reviewed the current parking numbers, noting the reduction of four spaces as a result of the expanded drive thru but noted that the parking would still exceed the minimum requirements. She noted that the stacking would increase by three spaces which also exceeds the minimum required. She stated that the Conditional Use Permit standards for a drive thru were included in the staff report. She noted that within the staff report are additional conditions recommended by staff. Kevin Shay, representing the applicant, stated that he is present to address any questions the Commission may have and confirmed that they support the conditions as recommended by staff. Nielsen opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. No comments made. Nielsen closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. Rhem stated that he did not have any questions and believed that this increase in capacity would be a good thing. 3 Piper agreed that this appears to be a good method to improve service for the business. Nielsen agreed that this appears to be a nice change and confirmed there were no questions from the Commission. Motion by Piper, seconded by Rhem, to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit based upon the findings and subject to the conditions described in the staff report. A roll call vote was performed: Jacob aye Piper aye Rhem aye Sedabres aye Nielsen aye Motion carries unanimously. 8. Land Acquisition – PID 03-118-23-24-0002 Finke stated that the City has a pending purchase agreement for the 17-acre parcel at 2120 Chippewa Road. He noted that the City has identified a need for park land in this area within its Comprehensive Plan. He noted that there may be some excess property above what is needed for a neighborhood park, therefore staff will discuss options with the Park Commission. He stated that staff believes that this is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and a draft letter was provided with those findings should the Commission concur. Jacob asked the configuration of the land, whether it is buildable or includes wetland. Finke replied that there is a portion of the site that is wetland but most of the property is buildable. He noted that the topography lends itself to recreational use. Motion by Piper, seconded by Rhem, to direct the Chair to report to the City Council that the Planning Commission finds the acquisition of 2120 Chippewa Road to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. A roll call vote was performed: Jacob aye Piper aye Rhem aye Sedabres aye Nielsen aye Motion carries unanimously. 9. Approval of the February 8, 2022 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Motion by Jacob, seconded by Piper, to approve the February 8, 2022, Planning Commission minutes as presented. A roll call vote was performed: 4 Jacob aye Piper aye Rhem aye Sedabres aye Nielsen aye Motion carries unanimously. 10. Adjourn Motion by Piper, seconded by Sedabres, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. A roll call vote was performed: Jacob aye Piper aye Rhem aye Sedabres aye Nielsen aye Motion carried unanimously.