Community Development Committee

Sunrise Center II – Planned Use (1^st Reading) – Justin Randall briefed the committee on the proposal to increase the restaurant space.  The biggest concern with the project was to make sure they could provide the parking necessary for the increase in restaurant space.  As proposed a modification would be necessary to allow for 9-foot parking spaces along the rear of the building were employees typically park.  Additionally, one way access around the building was recommended to allow for parallel parking on the east side of the parking lot. Ted Shekell informed the committee at this time the applicant has asked for the name of the restaurant to remain confidential until the lease has been signed, but indicate the restaurant would be a good fit for the community. The committee discussed the parking and access around the building.  The committee recommended approval of the Sunrise Center II – Planned Use with a vote of 4-0.

DZ Trucking – Planned Use (1^st Reading) – Justin Randall gave a brief overview of the rezoning requested to bring the property into conformance with the zoning regulations for the type of use currently operating on the property.  Randall indicated the Comprehensive Plan designated the area as Heavy Commercial and the requested rezoning to B-2 would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Ted Shekell indicated this is a tough situation in which the property is grandfathered and could continue on without any improvements.  Shekell did indicate the applicant was looking to potentially sell the property, so the conditions are tailored to be triggered by a change of use, occupancy or within 2 years if still owned by the applicant the screening and buffering would be required.  The committee discussed the potential land uses that could be located on the property.  The committee also discussed the use of Betty Lane and First Street with heavy truck traffic and implementing a weight limit on those streets. The committee recommended approval of the DZ Trucking – Planned Use with a vote of 4-0,  requesting staff look at weight limitations on the streets.

Twin Peaks – Planned Use (1^st Reading) – Justin Randall briefed the committee on the proposed restaurant on Central Park Drive.  Ted Shekell provided information on the building elevations, indicating the developer has two potential building elevations available.  The committee discussed the two elevations and indicated they favored the more modern version without the billboard style signs.  The committee recommended approval of the Twin Peaks – Planned Use with a vote of 4-0.

General text Amendments (1^st  Reading) – Justin Randall provided a quick overview of the proposed text amendment to streamline the review process for restaurants along Regency Park and Central Park commercial areas.  The committee question how the approval would be handled.  Ted Shekell indicated that as long as every code was met, the plan would not go to Plan Commission or City Council and approved administratively.  The committee indicated they would still like to be in the process and have a right of review option or go to committee and be a motion to the full council.  Shekell indicated staff would restructure the amendments and bring them back for 1^st Reading at the next Community Development Committee meeting.  The committee recommended the item be held for further consideration with a vote of 4-0.