01-18-07 Site Review MinutesSITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Building Department Conference Room
ATTENDING:
Paul Burnham, Assoc. Civil Engineer
Jeff Clawson, Plans Examiner
Mark Crowley, Construction Manager
P. J. Sorensen, Zoning Administrator, Chair
Kathy Kuhlin, Recording Secretary
Frank Castles, Asst. City Engineer
Sean Conrad, City Planner
Nicole Johnson, City Planner
Sandy Wheeler, Comm. Dev. Mgr.
Guests: James Freyholtz, MDOT; Mike Frazier and Dan Lozar, T.D. & H.; and Jeff
Goudreau, APEC
Hear the Public: None.
Performance Bond Reminders: Mark is still working with Ashley Park Phase 8 and Mountain
Vista Phase 1 to get them to extend.
OLD BUSINESS:
Courthouse East — 723 — 5th Ave E - Plans should be here tomorrow. Otherwise, nothing
new as yet.
NEW BUSINESS:
Murdoch's — Hwy 93 S; new greenhouse north of existing store — James stated that MDOT
has no problem with this. We will add the condition that they comply with MDOT
requirements for on anything along the highway. They have submitted a Lighting Plan. They
are working with the airport and FAA on some height issues. We will need to check with
Tom regarding the split rail fence. This is going to Architectural Review next week. F. Ray
spoke with PJ on this earlier (via phone) regarding fire issues. He asked if it was 20' around
the building, and mentioned that he liked the Knox boxes that are shown. Frank said the
drainage is fine. This is approved subject to the above conditions.
McDonald's — Spring Prairie/Hwy 93 N (preliminary review) — T.D. & H. — no access offthe
highway or Reserve Loop. They are short on their parking count, but are working on shared
parking to the north. A document is being drawn up in this regard. Sewer and water went in
when the original phase went in. Storm water will be collected on -site and put into the
collection pond as originally set up. There will be no large golden arches, as they are limited
to wall signs. Stacking for the drive-thru needs to be considered with possibly putting in two
lanes and/or expanding the length. Need a connection from the Highway 93 bike path to
McDonald's. Discussion was held regarding options for this. Nicole suggested they put in
bike racks. They will also need either a landscape separation or parking bumpers. Garbage is
in a good location. Mark and Sean both thought the northeast corner would be a good
location to put in bike racks. Dan asked about hydrant requirements. Jeff stated that if the
building is sprinklered, the hydrant requirements are less.
Buffalo Hill Terrace — 40 Claremont; small addition for walk-in cooler. The cooler is
located in the back of the building, off of a loading area. F. Ray had talked with them
previously and they will need to coordinate fire issues with the Building Department.
Approved by site review.
PLANNING OFFICE ITEMS:
Fox Trotter Subdivision — Stillwater Road, 10 acre site, 24 lot residential subdivision.
There will be a 40' right-of-way at this time (subdivision variance request). When the
property adjacent to this is developed, Mr. Tripp (to the west) will need to have the street
reconstructed so the center lanes match. For now, they will develop curb and gutter only on
the south side, and 5' boulevard and 5' sidewalk on the north side. There will be street trees
on the north side, and a wider boulevard will go in when the street is redone. They will work
with the Fire Department so that there is enough gravel and a hammerhead turn around.
There will only be one access, as the other proposed road had too steep a grade. There will
be some parkland for a dedicated, off -site park. They will provide a relocatable access from
the cul-de-sac. This will be going to the Planning Board Meeting on February 13th
Two Lot Subdivision — one-half acre off of Whitefish Stage, south of Buffalo Stage. The
property is within the City and zoned R-5. They want to divide the parcel in half with a
duplex on each. James was not sure if an urban route is under MDOT or the County. The
front setback would only allow for a hedge 3' or less in height. F. Ray contacted Sean about
the fire needs. They will need five parking spaces on each property. There is Evergreen
water and City sewer along Whitefish Stage. They may need to improve the bike path and
boulevard with a separation.
OTHER REPORTS:
West One Bank — 222 W Idaho - their curb is failing. Public Works will drive by and see if
there are any issues. They are working with Fred Zavodny on this. They hope go ahead in
the Spring and repair this if this is approved. Will be on the agenda next week.
The Meadows — Jeff asked about the clubhouse. It will be a sales office initially, and then a
clubhouse later. We will need a memo from Public Works regarding bonding for the public
infrastructure.
Old Sportsman & Ski Haus Building — Hwy 2 and 93 — they plan to remodel this building
this summer. The large sign that was grandfathered in will likely be taken down.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
cc: Police
City Manager
Bldg
Fire
Planning
Parks
Comm. Dev.
Public Works
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