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Planning Commission Minutes
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 -
1. ROLL CALL: (07:03 PM)
Present: Melissa Abercrombie,Alicia Kae Herries, Gabe.Kearney,Jennifer Pierre, Bill Wolpert, Ray Johnson.
Absent: Dennis Elias
B. SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMISSIONER (07:03 PM)
Claire Cooper
Commissioner Johnson
C. ELECTION OF COMMISSION OFFICERS(07:04 PM)
Chair Pierre
Commissioner Abercrombie
Motion:Nominate Jennifer Pierre for the Planning Commission Chair.
Moved by Melissa Abercrombie, seconded by Alicia Kae Herries.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Melissa Abercrombie; Alicia Kae Herries; Gabe Kearney; Jennifer Pierre; Bill Wolpert; Ray Johnson
Absent: Dennis Elias
Motion: nominate Melissa Abercrombie as Vice Chair.
Moved by Alicia Kae Herries, no second required.
Commissioner Abercrombie, declined nomination
Motion: Nominate Bill Wolpert as Vice Chair.
Moved by Melissa Abercrombie, seconded by Ray Johnson.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Melissa Abercrombie;Alicia Kae Herries;Gabe Kearney;Jennifer Pierre; Bill Wolpert; Ray Johnson
Absent: Dennis Elias
Chair Pierre
Motion: Nominate Melissa Abercrombie as Second Vice Chair.
Moved by Jennifer Pierre, seconded by Alicia Kae Herries.
Vote:.Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Melissa Abercrombie; Alicia Kae Herries; Gabe Kearney;Jennifer Pierre; Bill Wolpert; Ray Johnson
Absent: Dennis Elias
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approve the July 24, 2012 Planning Commission minutes. (07:06 PM)
Motion: Approve Minutes of July 24,2012 Planning Commission meeting.
Moved by Melissa Abercrombie, seconded by Alicia Kae Herries.
Vote: Motion carried 4-0.
Yes: Melissa Abercrombie;Alicia Kae Herries; Gabe Kearney;Jennifer Pierre
Abstain: Bill Wolpert;Ray Johnson
Absent: Dennis Elias
4. CORRESPONDENCE: Receive information from staff on Commission Correspondence since the previous
Planning Commission meeting. (07:06 PM)
Heather Hines,Planning Manager
6. COMMISSIONER AND LIASION REPORTS: Receive reports from Commissioners and standing Commission
Liaisons. (07:06 PM)
Commissioner Herries
Commissioner Abercrombie
Council Member Kearney
5. PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT: Receive Planning Manager's Report. (07:07 PM)
Heather Hines, Planning Manager
7. PRESENTATION: FEMA REMAPPING (07:07 PM)
Eric Danly, City Attorney
Curt Bates, City Engineer
Commissioner Wolpert
Mr. Bates
Council.Member Kearney
Mr. Bates
Chair Pierre
3. PUBLIC COMMENT: The Commission will hear public comments only on matters over which it has
jurisdiction. There will be no Commission discussion or action. The Chair will allot no more than three minutes to
any individual. If more than three persons wish to speak,their time will be allotted so that the total amount of time
allocated to this agenda item will be 15 minutes. (07:19 PM)
Public Comment Opened
Richard Giddens
Chair Pierre
Public Comment Closed
8. PUBLIC HEARING: NEW BUSINESS: An application for Site Plan and Architectural Review has been
submitted by Merlone Geier for the development of an approximately 345,000 square foot commercial shopping
center on a 36.55 acre vacant site located at the corner of North McDowell Boulevard and Rainier Avenue.The
applicant is also requesting Site Plan and Architectural Review of a master sign program for the center and a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a reduction in the number of on-site parking spaces consistent with Section
1 I.065C of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance. TITLE: Deer Creek Village ADDRESS: North McDowell Blvd.
and Rainier Avenue FILE NUMBER: 09-SPC-0091 STAFF: Heather Hines(07:20 PM)
Staff Report
Attachment I -Resolution for SPAR
Attachment 2- Resolution for CUP
Attachment 3 - Resolution for SPAR- Sign Program
Attachment 4 -Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Attachment 5 - Reduced Plan Set(Part I)
Attachment 5 - Reduced Plan Set(Part 2)
Attachment 6- Master Art Program
Attachment 7- Master Sign Program
Attachment 8- Friedman rendering
Attachment 9 -Living Wall Details
Attachment 10 - PBAC Memo
Attachment 11 - Public Comment letter. Paul Francis
Attachment 12 -Public Comment letter Butch Smith
Chair Pierre
Commissioner Wolpert recused
Heather Hines, Planning Manager
Chair Pierre
Commissioner Herries
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Herries
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Johnson
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Johnson
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Mike Grehl, Merlone Geier,Applicant
Kevin James, MCG Architect, Applicant
Bill Friedman,Applicant
Chair Pierre
Mr. James
Council Member Kearney
Commissioner Abercrombie
Mr. James
Commissioner Abercrombie
Mr. James
Commissioner Abercrombie
Mr. James
Commissioner Abercrombie
Mr. James
Commissioner Herres
Mr. James
Commissioner Herries
Mr. James
Commissioner Herries
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Herries
Commissioner Johnson
Mr..James
Chair Pierre
Mr. James
Chair Pierre
Mr. James
Chair Pierre
Mr. James
Chair Pierre
Mr. James
Chair Pierre
Mr. James
Greg Geersten, Merlone Geier,Applicant
Chair Pierre
Mr.James
Chair Pierre
Mr.James
Council Member Kearney
Chair Pierre
Micahel Schrock,Urban Arena Landscape Architect, Applicant
Chair Pierre
Mr. Schrock
Chair Pierre
Public Comment Opened
Richard Giddens
Janice Cader Thompsen, Jerry Thompsen cede his time.
Chair Pierre
Ms. Thompsen
Public Comment Closed
Council Member Kearney
Ms. Hines
Council Member Kearney
Mr. James
Council Member Kearney
Mr. James
Council Member Kearney
Mr. James
Ms. Hines
Council Member Kearney
Mr. Schrock
Council Member Kearney
Ms. Hines
Council Member Kearney
Mr. James
Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Council Member Kearney
Ms. Hines
David Proctor,Friedman's Chief Financial Officer, Applicant
Council Member Kearney
Mr. James
Council Member Kearney
Commissioner Abercrombie
Mr. James
Commissioner Abercrombie
Mr. James
Commissioner Abercrombie
Mr. James
Commissioner Abercrombie
Commissioner Herries
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Herries
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Johnson
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Herries
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Herries
Curt Bates,City Engineer
Commissioner Herries
Mr. Bates
Council Member Kearney
Chair Pierre
Commissioner Johnson
Chair Pierre
Mr. James
Mr. Bates
Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Mr. Grehl
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Commissioner Abercrombie
Chair Pierre
Commissioner Abercrombie
Council Member Kearney
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Commissioner Johnson
Chair Pierre
Council Member Kearney
Chair Pierre
Commissioner Abercrombie
Council Member Kearney
Chair Pierre
Council Member Kearney
Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Council Member Kearney
Eric Danly, City Attorney
Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Council Member Kearney
Motion: Approve the Resolution for the Conditional Use Permit to modify parking requirements for the.Deer Creek
Village project with modificaitons to conditions of approval 1 to allow up to 25%reduction and addition of
condition of approval 4 to encourage further reduction in on site parking.
Moved by Jennifer Pierre,seconded by Gabe Kearney.
Vote: Motion carried5-0.
Yes: Melissa Abercrombie;Alicia Kae Herries; Gabe Kearney;Jennifer Pierre;Ray Johnson
Absent: Dennis Elias;Bill Wolpert
Mr. Danly
Commissioner Johnson
Ms. Hines
Mr. Danly
Ms. Hines
Mr. Danly
Ms. Hines
Mr.Danly
Chair Pierre
Council Member Kearney
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Mr. Danly
Ms. Hines
Mr. Danly
Ms. Hines
Mr. Danly
Ms. Hines
Mr. Danly
Chair Pierre
Mr. Danly
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Council Member Kearney
Motion: Approve the Resolution for the Site Plan and Architectual Review for a Master Sign Program for Deer
Creek Village,but add 2d. to allow an additional monument sign on Ranier until Rainier extends passed Fitness
Center.
Moved by Gabe Kearney, seconded by Ray Johnson.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Melissa Abercrombie; Alicia Kae Herries;Gabe Kearney; Jennifer Pierre; Ray Johnson
Absent: Dennis Elias; Bill Wolpert
Chair Pierre
Council Member Kearney
Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Mr. Danly
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Commissioner Abercrombie
Chair Pierre
Commissioner Abercombie
Ms. Hines
Council Member Kearney
Mr. Grehl
Council Member Kearney
Chair Pierre
Mr. Danly
Chair Pierre
Mr. Bates
Chair Pierre
Council Member Keamey
Chair Pierre
Commissioner Herries
Council Member Kearney
Ms, Hines
Mr. Danly
Ms. Hines
Council Member Kearney
Chair Pierre
Mr. Dan ly
Mr. Bates
Mr. Dan ly
Council Member Kearney
Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Chair Pierre
Mr. Danly
Council Member Kearney
Mr. Grehl
Chair Pierre
Motion: Approve the Resolution.for SPAR with the following changes: modify condition of approval 20 to include
no idling during loading,add 3K to increase three tier landscaping along McDowell,add 3L for increased
articulation between Majors and 2-4,minimize sign lighting impacts through use of gooseneck or other similar
lighting and make full use of halo lighting, attention to architectural.detailing to ensure four sided architecture,work
with City to explore lit crosswalk on Ranier and Prince Albert or Rushmore, modify condition of approval 22 to
eliminate reference to soundwall and increase area to match discussion,truck traffic for Majors will enter and exit
off of Lynch Creek and McDowell with no trucks on bridges, add 3M requiring greater articulation on south
elevation of Fitness Center.
Moved by Ray Johnson, seconded by Melissa Abercrombie.
Vote: Motion carried 4-1.
Yes: Melissa Abercrombie; Gabe Kearney; Jennifer Pierre; Ray Johnson
No: Alicia Kae Herries
Absent: Dennis Elias; Bill Wolpert
Commissioner Herries
Chair Pierre
9.ADJOURN: Adjourn to the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting. APPEAL STATEMENT: Within
fourteen (14) days following the date of a decision of the Planning Commission,the decision may be appealed to the
City Council by the applicant or by any other interested party. If no appeal is made within that time, the decision
shall be final. An appeal shall be addressed to the Council in writing and shall be filed with the City Clerk. Said
appeal shall be accompanied by the appeal fee as specified by Resolution 2010-206-N.C.S. as adopted by the City
Council. The appeal shall state specifically the grounds for the appeal and the relief sought by the appellant.(Zoning
Ordinance §24.070)(10:23 PM)
Motion: Adjourn
Moved by Jennifer Pierre, seconded by Gabe Kearney.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Melissa Abercrombie;Alicia Kae Herries;Gabe Kearney;Jennifer Pierre; Ray Johnson
Absent: Dennis Elias; Bill Wolpert
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