Planning Commission

CO PAPILLION PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 26, 2017 The Papillion Planning Commission met in open session at the Papillion City Hall Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 7: 00 PM. Vice Chairman Jim Masters called the meeting to order. Planning Assistant Andrea Blevins called the roll. Planning Commission members present were Howard Carson, Raymond Keller Jr., John E. Robinson III, and Herb Thompson. Mike Mallory, David Barker, and Leanne Sotak were absent. Rebecca Hoch joined the Commission at 7:03 PM, and Judy Sunde joined the Commission at 7: 41 PM. Planning Director Mark` Stursma, Assistant City Attorney Amber Rupiper, Assistant Planning Director Travis Gibbons, City Planner Michelle Romeo, and Staff Engineer Derek Goff were also present. Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication in the Papillion Times on April 12, 2017. A copy of proof of publication is on file at the office of the City Clerk. Vice Chairman Masters led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Chairman Masters announced that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the City Council Chambers. Approval of Aqenda Motion was made by Mr. Keller, seconded by Mr. Thompson, to approve the agenda as presented. Roll call: Five yeas, no nays. Motion carried. Approval of the Plannin Commission Minutes Motion was made by Mr. Robinson III, seconded by Mr. Carson, to approve the March 29, 2017 minutes. RoA Call: Five yeas, no nays. Motion carried. FINAL PLATS Final Plat — A Final Plat for the property legally described as Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, being a platting of part of Taxlot 5A2A1 located in the N1/ 2 of the SE1/ 4 of Section 19, T14N, R12E of 6th the P. M., Sarpy County, NE, generally located at 120`" Street and Valley Ridge Drive. The applicant is Pete Schulz. ( Pink Industrial Park 2 Phase 2) FP- 17- 0004 Pete Schulz, 12012 Roberts Road, Suite A ( La Vista), and Joe Dethlefs, 10836 Old Mill Road Omaha) stepped forward to represent the applicant. Mr. Dethlefs explained that he and Mr. Schulz were happy to answer any questions that the Commission may have. Vice Chairman Masters called for discussion amongst the Commission. With no further discussion, Motion was made by Mr. Robinson III, seconded by Ms. Hoch, to recommend approval of the Pink Industrial Park 2 Phase 2 Final Piat( FP- 17-0004) because it is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and compliant with the Subdivision 1 Ianrnng C mmissi n April 26, 2017 Regulations and Zoning Regulations, contingent upon the resolution of staff comments. Roll Call: Six yeas, no nays. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS Preliminarv Plat — A Preliminary Plat for the property legally described as a tract of land 6th located in the W1/ 2 of the NW1/ 4 of Section 30, T14N, R12E of the P. M., Sarpy County, NE, d generally located near the intersection of S 132" St and Lincoln Rd. The applicant is Jerry Reimer— Prairie Queen, LLC. ( Prairie Queen) PP- 16- 0006 Vice Chairman Masters opened the public hearing. 139St Jerry Reimer, 4880 S Street, Suite 3 ( Omaha), and Randy Jenniges, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 100 ( Omaha), stepped forward to represent the applicant. Mr. Reimer explained that the property in question is bordered by Cornhusker on the north, 132" d Street to the west, Lincoln Road to the south, and Prairie Queen Recreation Area to the east. He noted that the property is about 49. 5 acres in size, and was purchased at auction through the Papio- Missouri River NRD P- MRNRD"). He established that the project contemplates 168 buildings with seven to eight units per building. Mr. Reimer offered a brief overview of his background in apartment development and the history of dapartment development. Mr. Reimer included that he has another project located near 192" Street and Dodge Road that was also built on a former P- MRNRD site. Mr. Reimer emphasized that he wants to create a walkable neighborhood that combines suburban and urban elements that looks and feels like stately neighborhood. He affirmed that the concept also seeks to limit the need for parking lots with on- street parking separated by landscaping, cottage house units with parking below and apartments above, and other building concepts that contemplate parking located underneath the apartments. He summarized that the concept is much less impactful and will thus lead to a better design and atmosphere for apartment homes. Mr. Carson inquired about the projected average rent. Mr. Reimer answered that the average rent would be $ 1, 495. 00 per month with a range from approximately $ 895. 00 - $ 2, 200.00 per month. He explained that the lower priced apartments would likely be the cottage house apartments above garages. Mr. Carson asked what the average size of the apartments in the lower price range would be. Mr. Reimer answered that the smaller units would likely be about 650 square feet in size, but ideally they would be 750 square feet. Mr. Reimer explained that the design of the apartments is meant to better utilize space because each apartment will have its own entrance eliminating the non- rentable common space for stairwells and ha(Iways that are typical of traditional apartments. He explained that the project is meant to attract a " higher-end" resident. Mr. Carson asked Mr. Reimer to clarify the buffer befinreen the project and the Prairie Queen Recreation Area and the impact that the apartment community would have on the paric. Mr. Reimer explained the project contemplates a walking trail and a lakeside drive proposed, which allow for a heightened level of public access and connectivity. Mr. Reimer explained that the lakeside drive and walking trails would be a public amenity. He further explained that none of the apartment homes would directly access the lakeside road and would instead access the apartments through an internal alley system. Furthermore, Mr. Reimer explained that the drives are created to be view corridors with open spaces and views down to the lake. 2 Planning Commission April 26, 2017  Ms. Hoch asked that Mr. Reimer clarify the difference between a " Tuck- Under Townhouse" and a " Townhouse." Mr. Reimer explained that a " Tuck-Under Townhouse" would include a garage underneath the apartment with direct access into the unit. He added that some of the buildings contemplated along Lincoln Road would be " Tuck-Under Townhouses" that would look like row homes from the front. Ms. Hoch asked Mr. Reimer to explain what the " Treehouse" units were on the Illustrative Master Plan. Mr. Reimer explained that these would be small buildings nestled amongst the trees, and would likely be built last. Ms. Hoch asked Mr. Reimer to explain the difference befinreen a " Podium Building" and a " Forecourt Apartment." Mr. Reimer explained that podium implies an underground parking garage with apartments above. He added that these buildings would be quite high ( three to four stories) with views of the lake. He said that this type of home is typical of assisted living facilities. He further added that this type of building would also help address some of the grade issues at the site while simultaneously hiding residents' cars. Finally, Ms. Hoch asked the applicant to define the " Mews" units. Mr. Reimer explained that " Mews" derives from Italy and has to do with the sidewalks functioning as an alley, giving the concept a European feel. He added that this unit would essentially function similarly to a townhome. Ms. Hoch added that beyond staff concerns, she considers this development to be astounding. Vice Chairman Masters called for proponents and opponents. Joe Cole, 13220 Lynam Drive ( Omaha), stepped forward to represent Graepel North America. Mr. Cole expressed concerns about the noise from their existing business becoming a problem for residents of the proposed apartment community. He wanted to mitigate the chance of any type of noise complaints related to their steel stamping business. He also added that he was concerned about the potential increase in traffic, as Lynam Drive is frequented by semi traffic. Seeing no further public input, Vice Chairman Masters closed the public hearing and called for Commission Discussion. Mr. Keller asked whether there were any other apartment developments adjacent to industrial areas in Papillion, and if so, have there been issues with noise. Mark Stursma answered that the Meridian Club Apartments near 72"d Street and Applewood Drive and the Bellino 96 96th 6t" apartments on the southeast corner of Street and W Street are both adjacent to industrial uses. He added that multi-family projects have a tendency to garner opposition when proposed next to single-family residential, therefore, many multi- family developers try to locate near industrial uses as a strategy to reduce opposition to the project. Mr. Keller expressed that he thinks that the project is interesting and appreciates the connectivity. He offered his support for the project. Vice Chairman Masters noted that the proposed development reminds him of Lincoln Park in Chicago, IL with much better street connectivity. Ms. Hoch asked whether the applicant was confident that he could address staff contingencies. Mr. Reimer answered in the affirmative. He added that he is requesting a change to Mixed Use zoning to allow a mechanism to create the connectivity and design standards that he desires for this project. I 3 Planning Commission April 26, 2017 I Mr. Reimer addressed Mr. Cole s concerns regarding the noise by stating that one of his other projects in Omaha is located next to a concrete plant, and he oriented that project to mitigate the noise from the adjacent industrial use. He explained that he has had no issues with noise complaints at that He also added that his projects are self-managed, and he wams site. prospective tenants of the potential for noise ahead of time. Mr. Reimer explained that the proposed site is best suited for a residential use rather than an industrial use from a community standpoint. He added that he will take steps to lessen any negative effects that could be created by being located adjacent to industrial uses. Ms. Hoch noted that a third party review of the traffic study still needed to be completed and asked whether Staff Engineer Derek Goff observed any issues with the traffic study. Mr. Goff explained that he has some concerns about the right- in/ right-out drive connections at 132"a Street and Lincoln Road; however, the traffic study proposed that these intersections will function into the foreseeable future. He added that he did not see any major concerns but would still like confirmation from a traffic engineer. Mr. Carson agreed that the lakeside drive would be a good public amenity. Mr. Thompson added that he is in support of the project because it seemed to be geared more toward people than real estate and profitability. With no further discussion, Motion by Ms. Hoch, seconded by Mr. Keller, to was made recommend approval of the Prairie Queen Preliminary Plat( PP- 16- 0006) because it is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with adjacent uses, and compliant with the Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Regulations, contingent upon the resolution of staff comments. Roll Call: Seven yeas, no nays. Motion carried. Chanqe of Zone— A Change of Zone from Agricultural ( AG) to Mixed Use ( MU) for the property legally described as a tract of land located in the W1/ 2 of the NW1/ 4 of Section 30, T14N, R12E 6th of the P. M., Sarpy County, NE, generally located near the intersection of S 132"d St and Lincoln Rd. The applicant is Jerry Reimer— Prairie Queen, LLC. ( Prairie Queen) CZ- 16- 0006 Vice Chairman Masters opened the public hearing. St Jerry Reimer, 4880 S 131 Street, Suite 3 ( Omaha), stepped forward to represent the applicant. Vice Chairman Masters called for proponents and opponents. Seeing no further public input, Vice Chairman Masters closed the public hearing and called for Commission Discussion. Mr. Keller stated that he was initially concerned about the loss of the grass iand at the proposed site, but is now in favor of the project. With no further discussion, Motion was made by Mr. Keller, seconded by Ms. Hoch, to recommend approval of the Prairie Queen Change of Zone ( CZ- 16- 0006) from Agriculturai (AG) to Mixed Use ( MU) because it is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with adjacent uses, and compliant with the Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Regulations, contingent upon the resolution of staff comments. Roll Call: Seven yeas, no nays. Motion carried. 4 Planning Commission April 26, 2017 OTHER BUSINESS With no further business to come before the Commission, Motion was made by Ms. Hoch, seconded by Mr. Thompson, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent at 7: 55 PM. CITY OF ILLION r- Jim asters, Vice Chairman 5 Planning Commission April 26, 2017