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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
July 12, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Rotty at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Rotty,Lehto,Tesky,Windschitl
Members Absent: McAbee
Staff Present: Tony Wippler,Planning Manager
2. APPROVAL OFMINUTES
a)Approve Planning Commission Minutes
MOTION by Tesky,second by Lehto to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of the
Planning Commission from June 14, 2022.APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chair Rotty opened both public hearings.
a) Conditional Use Permit To Allow The Conversion of a Building Into A Mixed-Use
Building-306-312 Oak Street
Holly Hewitt,owner of the property 306-312 Oak Street,has requested a conditional use
permit to convert the existing building into a mixed-use building. The property is zoned B-2
(Downtown Business).The applicant is proposing to construct an 19'x 45'addition to the
rear of the existing building.This addition will consist of a garage and second story
apartment.Additionally,the applicant is proposing a second story addition above the
existing building which will be utilized for additional dance instruction and event space
along with continuation of the apartment.The applicant has indicated that the height of the
building will be 43 feet upon completion of the improvements. The proposed addition and
expansion of the property meets the zoning requirements and the design standards
outlined within the Downtown Commercial Overlay District.
A conditional use shall be approved if it is found to meet six criteria as outlined in City Code.
The application meets all six criteria.
Commissioner Tesky asked Ms.Hewitt about ADA accommodations for the additional space
on the second floor.Ms.Hewitt plans ADA compliance as well as review with a structural
engineer.Commissioner Windschitl inquired about potential parking issues.No issues
should occur as outlined by Ms.Hewitt and Planning Manager Wippler.Commissioner Lehto
had no questions or concerns.Chair Rotty acknowledged the potential parking issue being
solved with the Rambling River Center parking lot immediately north of the property.
Ms.Hewitt outlined that her next steps are to submit for permits and she would like to start
the project this summer.
MOTION by Windschitl,second by Tesky to close the public hearing.APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.MOTION by Lehto,second by Windschitl to approve the conditional use permit
contingent up the applicant obtaining all necessary building and fire permits required for
the proposed expansion.APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
Planning Commission Minutes Pagel of 2
Regular Meeting
July 12,2022
b)Final Plat and PUD Amendment—Vita Attiva 31rd Addition
CC Vita Attiva,LLC has submitted application for final plat for Vita Attiva at South Creek
Third Addition.The final plat consists of 43 single-family lots and 16 multi-family
townhome lots and is located directly west of the First Addition that was platted in 2021.
The 43 single-family lots and 16 multi-family townhome lots are part of the 189 overall
lots/units that were proposed with the preliminary plat.Lot sizes vary within the final plat
from 1,907 square feet(townhome lot)up to 7,266 square feet(single-family lot).The final
plat also contains 4 outlots (A-D).
216th Street W and 217th Street W will be extended to the west as part of this phase.
Temporary turnarounds will be provided at the ends of both 216th and 217th Streets.
The city entered into a Planned Unit Development [PUD]Agreement with the developer on
August 16, 2021 as part of the overall development plan for Vita Attiva at South Creek.The
PUD Agreement needs to be amended at this time to allow an increase in building coverage
from 35%to 51%due to the reduced size of the single-family lots.
The Engineering Department has reviewed the final plat and recommends approval upon
satisfaction of all comments for grading and utilities as well as the applicant entering into a
Development Contract with the city and all security fees and costs paid.
The developer outlined the future plans for Vita Attiva and their work on the Pilot Knob
Road extension next year.Commissioner Windschitl had no questions.Commissioner Lehto
inquired about the amenity building.The developer outlined that the building will be
constructed first and the additional amenities will be added later this year and next year.
Commissioner Tesky had no questions.
MOTION by Windschitl,second by Tesky to close the public hearing.APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.MOTION by Windschitl,second by Lehto to recommend approval of Vita Attiva
at South Creek Third Addition final plat contingent upon the satisfaction of all engineering
comments,the applicant entering into a development contract with security fees and costs
paid,and increasing the allowed building coverage for single family lots from 35%to 51%
and forward that recommendation to the City Council.APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
4. ADJOURN
MOTION by Windschid,second by Tesky to adjourn at 7:21 p.m.APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Kalley Swift
Community Development Specialist
Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 2
Regular Meeting
July 12,2022