01-14-10 Site Review MinutesSITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Lower Level Main Conference Room
201 First Avenue East
ATTENDING:
Tom Jentz, Planning & Bldg Director Dwain Elkins, Plans Examiner
Jeff Clawson, Building Official Susie Turner, Senior Civil Engineer
Rebekah Hahn, Asst. Civil Engineer P.J. Sorensen, Chairman
Michelle Anderson, Recording Secretary
GUESTS: Dawn Marquardt & Debbie Shoemaker, Marquardt Surveying; Phil Neuharth; and James
Freyholtz, MDT.
HEAR THE PUBLIC: None.
PERFORMANCE BOND REMINDERS: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Heil — 749 West Center — Elkins noted the drawings have been submitted and he
sent them a request for more information. Public Works indicated to Sorensen they are still waiting
for their request for additional information.
ASI (Van Ee Apartments) — 420 Grandview Drive — Sorensen said this item will remain on the
agenda until next week. Turner said Public Works has been waiting for a month for their comments to
be addressed. Sorensen said the goal would be to approve the project next week with the condition
that a building permit would not be issued until all the issues have been resolved.
Blue & White Motel — 640 East Idaho — Elkins noted the owner has contracted with a design
professional, Mark Johnson to prepare a site plan and drawings. He has contacted Public Works
regarding impact fees and there is some confusion on whether the building will be used for apartments
or suites. Jentz said if the units are rented by the month it becomes an apartment building. There was
further discussion regarding the need for the owner to address the failing dry wells although this issue
will not be tied to site review approval. Further discussion was held regarding the dry wells and
Turner noted she "suggested" the owner address the problem.
NEW BUSINESS: Cenex — 55 4t" Avenue EN — Sorensen indicated the representatives from
Cenex stated they were planning to attend this meeting, but have yet to arrive. Sorensen said staff has
asked for a photo and a basic site plan of the property. Elkins said they are adding a utility sink
between the 2 restrooms and are changing the use from hazardous storage to office space. Sorensen
said there are no issues under zoning and parking. Turner said it is difficult to determine impact fees
without additional information and she will call Kirk Hammerquist. The committee agreed to
approve the project in site review conditional on Fire and Parks approval. Sorensen will
contact them to see if there are any issues.
PLANNING OFFICE ITEMS: 2 lot Subdivision (formerly Quizno's) —135 West Idaho — Jentz
noted this is a 2 lot subdivision to accommodate a proposal to move a casino into that location. The
zoning regulations prohibit casinos within 300 feet of a residential area and creating a sublot in the
Quizno's portion of the building would move that portion of the building outside the 300 foot buffer.
This would be processed as a waiver of preliminary plat. Issues discussed included: Fire separation
requirements; cross easements for parking; and checking with parks regarding landscaping/street
trees. Although there are currently separate meters, separate water and sewer lines will be required.
Turner will calculate the transportation impact fees and noted there are no stormwater issues as long
as they do not modify the parking lot or expand the building. Sorensen said he would check the
lighting fixtures today. A conditional use permit is required and they plan to submit the application by
the deadline for the March 9, 2010 planning board meeting.
Jentz reported the amended applications and materials for the Willow Creek Preliminary Plat and
Planned Unit Development have been received and are being reviewed by staff. Further discussion
was held regarding lot prices, development, and architectural design of the subdivision.
OTHER REPORTS: Elkins received the updated drawings for the senior living facility on 5th
Avenue West. Sorensen asked to be notified when the building permit is ready so he can attach his
comments.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.