Planning Commission Minutes
2/16/06
ITEM NO. 8: PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LAKE POINTE PCD; NORTHWEST CORNER OF CLINTON PARKWAY & LAKE POINTE DRIVE (MKM/SLD)
PDP-01-01-06: Preliminary Development Plan for Lake Pointe PCD. This proposed planned commercial development contains approximately 4.72 acres and proposes retail and office use. The property is generally described as being located at the northwest corner of Clinton Parkway and Lake Pointe Drive. Submitted by Peridian Group for Bristol Groupe and Central National Bank, property owners of record.
Staff Presentation
Ms. Miller introduced this item, describing the proposed use, existing site development and general surrounding area. The property is located at the intersection of Clinton Parkway and Lake Pointe Drive with no access from Clinton Parkway.
Ms Miller outlined changes that had been made to the plan since the Staff Report had been distributed to the Planning Commission and explained that a memo with revised conditions was included with their communications. The overhead door leading into the service area has been relocated to the southeast corner of the building where it will not interfere with traffic circulation. The overhead door that remains in the front of the building is for the showroom with deliveries allowed during non-business hours only and a note to that effect will be added to the face of the plan. The required parking figures were recalculated and adequate parking is being provided. The dumpster was removed from the required setback.
Ms Miller reviewed the Commercial Design Standards and explained that some of the recommendations from the Standards were not feasible given the site dimensions. Recommendations from the Commercial Design Standards which she felt were feasible for this site included: landscaping of the drainage basins and swales with native vegetation to provide focal points, 480 feet of landscaping to be provided along the street frontage, with 120 feet provided at the intersection of Clinton Parkway and Lake Pointe Drive, 120 feet provided with each drainage basin and an additional 120 feet provided along the street frontage. In addition to the landscaping at the intersection one of the following should be provided: architectural feature between 25’ and 45’ tall, public art or sculpture, fountains or other water feature or landscape feature. Pedestrian walkways and driveways should be landscaped with ornamental trees and bushes. Partially transparent fencing should be provided along Clinton Parkway rather than a solid fence. Pedestrian connections into the commercial development should be clearly defined and continuous. Pedestrian access to the neighborhood to the west and the sidewalk along Clinton Parkway to the south should be provided.
Two waivers have been requested to allow the bank drive through lane and the retail parking area to encroach into the setback.
APPLICANT PRESENTATION
The applicant was not present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one from the public commented on this item.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Riordan clarified that the waivers would need to be considered initially. Commissioner Jennings made the observation that it would not be feasible to limit all showroom door deliveries to non-business hours since this would include general deliveries such as UPS and suggested that the note restrict only ‘boat deliveries’ to non-business hours.
Commissioner Burress asked if Staff was recommending the Planning Commission condition the PCD with the Commercial Design Standard Recommendations. Staff responded that the Planning Commission had requested that Staff review Planned Developments with the Commercial Design Standards; however, since the Standards have not yet been adopted Staff can not advise the Commission to condition the plan on them. Commissioner Burress said that since a PCD is a privilege granted a developer in return for a ‘better than normal’ type of development and some standards are waived, the Planning Commission could make certain demands on them and asked if these could be the demands they make. Staff answered in the affirmative.
ACTION TAKEN
Commissioner Ermeling moved to accept the Preliminary Development Plan for Lake Pointe PCD with the recommendations identified by staff and including the recommendations or applications of the commercial design standards as outlined by Staff to apply to this. Commissioner Burress wanted clarification that Staff would decide which Commercial Design Standard recommendations would be feasible.
Commissioner Riordan stated that the waivers must be acted upon first and brought them to a vote. The waivers were passed by a vote of 7-0.
Motioned by Commissioner Ermeling, seconded by Lawson, to approve the Preliminary Development Plan for Lake Pointe PCD with the requirements or applications of the Commercial Design Standards as outlined and interpreted by Staff and forward it to the City Commission for approval with the following conditions:
1. Execution of an agreement not to protest the formation of a benefit district for Lake Pointe View Drive or Clinton Parkway improvements (to be executed by all property owners within the PCD).
2. A provision added on the face of the preliminary development plan that all property owners of all properties waive their right to approve or disapprove any alterations or modifications to the preliminary development plan per Section 20-1011(f) of the City Code, if that is the intent of the applicants.
3. Note added to the phasing schedule on the plan that both detention basins will be constructed with Phase I of the development.
4. Note added to the plan which identifies responsibility for maintaining the open areas.
5. Provision of a revised Preliminary Development Plan to:
a. Correct required parking citations to reference parking requirements of a PCD.
b. Provide pedestrian access to neighborhood to the west and the walkway along Clinton Parkway to the south.
c. Provide a partially transparent fence along Clinton Parkway and near the west property line of Lot 1, to enhance the aesthetics along Clinton Parkway and to integrate the development with the surrounding area.
d. Relocate the overhead door for the service bay area to the southeast corner of the building to provide adequate and safe circulation pattern for boat traffic into the boat dealer.
e. Place a note on the face of the plan that states that the overhead door in the northwest corner of the building is limited to showroom deliveries only and deliveries to this door are restricted to non-business hours.
Motion carried unanimously, 7-0.