Planning Commission

PAPILLION PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 30, 2016 The Papillion Planning Commission met in open session at the Papillion City Hall Council Chambers on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 7: 00 PM. Vice Chair Jim Masters called the meeting fo order. Planning Assistant Andrea Blevins called the roll. Planning Commission members present were David Barker, Howard Carson, Rebecca Hoch, Raymond Keller Jr., and Ken Melhus. Judy Sunde joined the Commission at 7: 18 PM. Michael Mallory and Leanne Sotak were absent. Planning Director Mark Stursma, Assistant Planning Director Amber Rupiper, and City Planner Michelle Romeo were also present. Vice Chair Masters led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication in the Papillion Times on March 16, 2016. A copy of proof of publication is on file at the office of the City Clerk. Vice Chair Masters announced that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the City Council Chambers. Approval of Aqenda Motion was made by Ms. Hoch, seconded by Mr. Keller, to approve the agenda as presented. Roli call: Six yeas, no nays. Motion carried. Approval of the Planninq Commission Minutes Motion was made by Mr. Keller, seconded by Mr. Melhus, to approve the 02/ 24/ 16 minutes. Roll Call: Six yeas, no nays. Motion carried. FINAL PLAT Final Plat- To consider a Final Plat for the property legally described as Lot 1, Barrington Place 3 Replat 3, a subdivision in the NW '/ of the SE '/ of Section 34, T14N, R12E of the 6t" PM, Sarpy County, NE, generally located on the SE corner of 90th Street and HWY 370. The applicant is REGA Engineering Group, Inc. ( Barrington Place 3 Replat 5) FP- 16-0001 Dan Rosenthal of REGA Engineering Group, lnc., 601 Old Cheney Road ( Lincoln), stepped forward to represent that applicant. Mr. Rosenthal explained that the project is located on gptn Street and HWY 370. He continued to explain that the applicant had originally asked for access to 9Qth Street with the project; however, after conversations with the Nebraska Department of Roads ( NDOR), City of Papillion Staff, and the owner, it was decided that the applicant would not pursue this access. He stated that the applicant was asked by City staff to vacate certain utility easements at the site. He explained that there are already utility easements around this site, and the applicant would like to release and re-grant the easements back through the replat 1 Planning Commission March 30, 2016  as the applicant sees no reason to get rid of the easements entirely because the current easements are exactly lined up where they should be at the site. Mr. Rosethal explained that the storm water would be handled through the existing storm sewer pipe on the NW corner of the site, the existing pipe will handle the pre and post run- off, so there will not be any additional water run- off added to the state right- of-way ( HWY 370). He continued ta explain that the applicant has been working with City Staff regarding any run-off that may go to the south onto Gold Coast Road. Mr. Rosenthal added that the sanitary sewer at the site would be handled by the existing man- hole in the driveway of Goodwill. Mr. Rosenthal explained that the main access to the site would be in alignment with the main access to Walnut Creek Elementary School to the south across Gold Coast Road. He continued that the site will likely host three buildings, including one long building on the east side of the site that may include a bank on the south end of said building. He explained that there may also be a drive-thru coffee shop and a separate building on the corner of 90 h and Gold Coast Road. He added that the site will be platted into three lots with cross-easements for parking. Mr. Rosenthal explained that he was happy to answer any further questions that the Commissioners may have. Vice Chair Masters asked for questions from the Commission. Ms. Hoch asked for Mr. Rosenthal to clarify which staff comments he was referring to regarding the vacation of easements. Mr. Rosenthal explained that he was referring to comment F( 1), regarding utility easements, on page 4 of the Planning Department's Staff Report. Ms. Hoch requested that Mr. Stursma explain the comment. Mr. Stursma explained that this was a standard comment anytime a lot line changes there are easements that are dedicated along those lot lines for access to utilities. With no further discussion, Motion was made by Mr. Melhus, seconded by Mr. Barker, to recommend approval of the Barrington Place 3 Replat 5 Final Plat ( FP- 16- 0001), contingent upon resolution of staff comments. Roll Call: Six yeas, no nays. Motion carried. Final Plat— To consider a Final Plat for the property legally described as a part of Tax Lot 2A, a tax lot located in the NW '/ of Section 25, and also together with Tax Lot 2B located in said NW of Section 25, and also together with Lot 2 — 5, Prairie Corners Two, a subdivision located in said NW '/ 4 of Section 25, and also together with the included Cornhusker Road Right-of-Way located in, said NW '/ of Section 25 and also together with the included Clarence Lane Right-of- Way located in said NW '/ 4 of Section 25, all located in T14N, R11 E of the 6`h PM, Sarpy County, NE, generally located immediately south of Cornhusker Road and north of Prairie Corners Road between HWY 50 and 1415t Street. The applicant is Werner Enterprises, Inc. Prairie Corners Five) FP- 16- 0002 115t" Matt Hubel of the Schemmer Associates, 1044 N. Street, Suite 300 ( Omaha), stepped forward to represent the applicant. Mr. Hubel explained that the site encompasses approximately 114 acres immediately south of Cornhusker Road and north of Prairie Corners Road between HWY 50 and 141 St Street, and covers some previously platted lots along Cornhusker Road as well as two tax lots that will be platted into five large industrial lots. He I explained that one of these lots contains the existing Werner Enterprises trailer repair facility located on Prairie Corners Road. He continued to explain that each site will be responsible for 2 Planning Commission March 30, 2016  its own storm water management, utilities are currently in place at the site, services have been planned for each lot, and easements are being prepared for the areas where access needs to cross the other lots. Mr. Hubel addressed some of the contingencies in the Planning Department's staff report. He explained that the Preliminary Plat for this pro ect showed two of the lots on the north and west side of Cornhusker Road that would have access onto Cornhusker Road. He added that two of these access points include access to the development of Truck Center Company's future facility. Mr. Hubel ensured that these drives would be aligned with any existing drives. He explained that the engineers are currently working on the easement revisions and releases. Mr. Hubel stated to the Commission that he was happy to answer any questions they may have. Vice Chair Masters asked for questions from the Commission. With no further discussion, Motion was made by Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Keller, to recommend approva! of the Prairie Corners Five Final Plat ( FP- 16- 0002), contingent upon resolution of staff comments, because it is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with adjacent uses, and consistent with the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. Roll Call: Six yeas, no nays. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING Preliminarv Plat— To consider a Preliminary Plat for the property legally described as a tract of land located in the SW '/4 of Section 20, T14N, R12E of the 6th PM, Sarpy County, NE, generally 114t" located NW of Street and Cornhusker Road. The applicant is GNT Properties, LLC. Thrasher Addition) PP- 16-0002 Vice Chair Masters opened the public hearing. 117th Eric Galley of Olsson Associates, 2111 S. Street, Suite 100 ( Omaha), stepped forward to represent the applicant. Mr. Galley explained that the proposed plan h includes approximately 55 acres of land on the north side of what is to be WP- 6 between 114` Street and 120th Street that will be platted into four lots. He explained that Lot 1 is the premise for the development, where the applicant is proposing to build approximately 80, 000 square feet of office space and 300, 000 square feet of industrial warehouse space. He explained that Lots 2, 3, and 4 will be platted along with Lot 1 within the Mixed Use District which will provide guidelines to control design, development, and use types allowed on those lots. Mr. Galley added that he was happy to answer any questions that the Commission or the public may have regarding the project. Mr. Carson asked Mr. Hubel if he was confident that the applicant will be able to work through all of the contingencies in the Planning DepartmenYs staff report. Mr. Hubel answered that he was familiar with the contingencies presented, and that this was a unique project in that it involves a number of different parties including the City of Papillion and the Papio- Missouri Natural Resources District ( PM- NRD Nebraska). He assured the Commission and the public that all parties were working together to address the issues identified in the staff report. Vice Chair Masters called for proponents and opponents. Seeing no further public input, Vice Chair Masters closed the public hearing and called for Commission Discussion. I 3 Planning Commission March 30, 2016  Mr. Melhus inquired as to the septic system at the site, and whether or not the developer planned to incorporate City utilities at the site. Mr. Stursma explained that the site was on Metro p olitan Utilities District MUD water not Cit Y of Pa P illion water and would connect to the Sarpy County sewer system. He added that verification will be needed to confirm that those utilities will be available for the lots to connect. Mr. Keller asked as to the order of the agenda items presented in the public hearing. He explained that he is of the opinion that it would make more sense to present the Change of Zone prior to the Preliminary Plat. Mr. Stursma answered that he did not believe that there was a specific reason for the order, but the Planning Department was willing to take it under consideration. Ms. Hoch added that the Commission had tried this order of agenda items in the past, and determined that it was difficult to evaluate the Change of Zone until the Commission knows what is planned for the site through the plat presentation. Mr. Carson mentioned that the facility will be situated on top of a hill, adjacent to the proposed lake WP- 6, and that all parties will want to be mindful of the possibility of industrial run-off into the lake. He added that all parties need to protect the lake from the run- off of the land and businesses. Vice Chair Masters mentioned that he visited the property, and is enthusiastic about the proposed development and improvements to the land. With no further discussion, Motion was made by Mr. Keller, seconded by Mr. Carson, to recommend approval of the Thrasher Addition Preliminary Plat ( PP- 16- 0002), contingent upon staff comments, because it is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as proposed to be amended, compatible with adjacent uses, and consistent with the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. Roll Call: Seven yeas, no nays by. Motion carried. Chanqe of Zone— To consider a Change of Zone from AG ( Agricultural) to Mixed Use ( MU) for the property legally described as a tract of land located in the SW '/ of Section 20, T14N, R12E of the 6th PM, Sarpy County, NE, generally located NW of 114th Street and Cornhusker Road. The applicant is GNT Properties, LLC. ( Thrasher Addition) CZ- 16-0002 Vice Chair Masters opened the public hearing. Eric Galley of Olsson Associates, 2111 S. 117' Street, Suite 100 ( Omaha), stepped forward to represent the applicant. Mr. Galley stated that he was happy to answer any questions that the Commission or the public may have. Vice Chair Masters called for proponents and opponents. Donna Rock, 9660 S. 120 h Street, stepped forward and stated that she owns a neighboring property to the proposed development, and would like to know what it will mean for the neighboring properties if the zoning is changed on the proposed site. Seeing no further public input, Vice Chair Masters closed the public hearing and called for Commission Discussion. I 4 Planning Commission March 30, 2016 Mr. Masters asked that Ms. Rock's question be addressed. Mr. Stursma asked Mr. Galley to present the site plan and the list of proposed uses to give an idea of what the proposed uses may be. Mr. Galley presented the site plan and explained the proposed development is planning for a relocation of an office, industrial, and warehousing component for the Thrasher Company. He continued to explain that the developer is aware of the proposed lake, and would want the office views and the frontage abutting the lake, and is choosing to position the industrial and warehousing component to the north to abut the existing industrial uses that surround this site: Lot 4 would also be adjacent to the neighbors to the west on 120th Street. He explained that the prominent use envisioned for that lot would be office space, with the opportunity to have the views overlooking the proposed lake. There are other uses that have been considered on that lot, and it would be up to future developers to ultimately decide what will be on that lot. Mr. Galley went on to explain the potential proposed uses that would include but not necessarily be limited to various civic, office, commercial, and industrial uses. He continued that the developer was trying to fit in with the industrial uses to the north and west as much as possible while offering flexibility, with the Mixed Use District, for retail and o ce. Mr. Carson veri ed that Lot 1 was the relocation site for the Thrasher Company headquarters. Mr. Galley confirmed that it was. Mr. Carson inquired as to what the lines going in and out of the buildings on the site plan indicated. Mr. Galley explained that this is proposed to be covered parking for the employees to load their trucks, that there would be a number of garage doors on the rear of the building that would allow trucks to pull in to load up materials. Mr. Carson asked if the commercial vehicles would be parked inside at night. Mr. Galley confirmed that they likely would be. Mr. Carson asked why the developer asked for a Mixed Use Zoning District at this site rather than an industrial zoning. Mr. Galley explained that the City and developer worked together to decide this. He added that there was already a mix of industrial uses on the north side of the proposed development and a Mixed Use District would help maintain the integrity of the proposed WP-6 lake to the south of the site, because the district allows for a little more design and use flexibility. With no further discussion, Motion was made by Mr. Barker, seconded by Mr. Carson, to recommend approval of the Thrasher Addition Change of Zone ( CZ- 16- 0002) from General Commercial ( GC) and Residential Rural Estates ( RE) to Mixed Use ( MU), contingent upon staff comments, because it is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as proposed to be amended, compatible with adjacent uses, and consistent with the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. Roll Call: Seven yeas, no nays by. Motion carried. Comprehensive Plan Amendment —To consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the property legally described as a tract of land located in the SW '/ of Section 20, T14N, R12E of the 6' PM, Sarpy County, NE, generally located NW of 114t" Street and Cornhusker Road. The applicant is GNT Properties, LLC. ( Thrasher Addition) CPA-16-0002 Vice Chair Masters opened the public hearing. 117th Eric Galley of Olsson Associates, 2111 S. Street, Suite 100 ( Omaha), stepped forward to represent the applicant. Mr. Galley stated that he was happy to answer any questions that the Commission or the public may have. Vice Chair Masters called for proponents and opponents. Seeing no further public input, Vice Chair Masters closed the public hearing and called for Commission Discussion. 5 Planning Commission March 30, 2016  With no further discussion Motion was made b Y Mr. Carson seconded b Y Mr. Barker to I recommend a pp roval of the Thrasher Addition Com p rehensive Plan Amendment CPA- 16- 0002), contingent upon staff comments, because it is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as proposed to be amended, compatible with adjacent uses, and consistent with the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations contingent upon resolution of staff comments. Roll Call: Seven yeas, no nays by. Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Keller reminded the public that the Planning Commission is a recommending body only. He continued that the Planning Commission makes recommendations only, and that the agenda items will always go to City Council for final approval. Vice Chair Masters asked for the Commissions input regarding the prospect of adding an alternate Commission member for times when the Commission does not have a fuil body. The Commissioners expressed interest in discussing the addition of an alternate at a future meeting. Mr. Masters asked the Planning Department Staff to look into the option and get back to the Commission to discuss the possibility next month. The Commission recognized and welcomed the students in attendance. Mr. Stursma advised that the Planning Department was considering going digital with the Planning Commission Packets. He inquired if the Commission had any opinion on doing so. Mr. Masters and Mr. Carson offered their support. Mr. Carson added that it was nice to have the paper site plans and plats available. Mr. Barker asked if the Planning Department had information available to the public regarding what a change in zoning will mean for the properties being developed. Mr. Stursma discussed the information made available to the public. Mr. Carson inquired as to whether it was appropriate to ask the applicant to provide more design criteria for the buildings prior to presenting to the Commission so the Commission is aware of what the proposed building( s) wili look like. Mr. Stursma explained that it depends on the type of application submitted how much of that information it is appropriate for the Planning Department to ask for, as each project is unique. With no further business to come before the Commission otion was made by Mr. Barker, seconded by Ms. Sunde, to adjourn. The meeting adjour d y unani us consent at 7: 59 PM. ITY F PAPI ON rs, Vice Chair 6 Planning Commission March 30, 2016