Planning 2012-09-27 Minutes - Public Hearing / Work Session - McMicken Court / Southcenter Plan Review

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PC Public Hearing Minutes September 27, 2012 Ian Hamad, the applicant, addressed questions from the Commission. TESTIMONY: Mark Schober testified on behalf of his mother, the owner of the property leased to the daycare that is adjacent to the applicant's property. Mr. Schober said there is going to be a major parking impact for the daycare since the parking currently available is in use, and the additional parking will not be enough to accommodate the needs. He said that he is proposing that Council review how the parking will impact currently existing businesses. Mr. Schober also expressed concern for the children's safety. Barbara Schober, Owner of the property adjacent to the applicant's property, stated that her concern is regarding the parking. She said the easement agreement allows the daycare staff and clients to park there from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. She also expressed that those individuals parking in the easement at night will not have their cars moved prior to 6:00 AM for daycare use. Ms. Schober concluded with the comment that she is happy that Mr. Hamad wants to construct a nice facility, and she wants to work with him, but she does not think there will be enough parking. Mr. Hamad, the applicant, responded by stating that there is parking in the easement that is not being used currently. He said that the Schober's are not operating the daycare, but they are the property owners. Mr. Hamad said that he involved the individuals who run the daycare in the planning, and in a meeting with them discussed where to locate the fence and sharing a sign. He also said that when he met with the daycare operators they actually commented that they would have more parking. He said parking was never an issue so he is surprised at the Schober's argument. In response to Commissioner Mann's questions, Mr. Hamad said they could assign parking and construct signage to make tenants and visitors aware of the parking hour's restrictions. Mr. Schober stated that the parking on the site is currently being used. There was no additional public testimony. The public hearing was closed. The PC deliberated. Commissioner Mann asked if staff could require a condition of the permit indicating that the easement parking is for the daycare's use between the hours of 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Staff indicated the criteria could be reviewed to see if the request could be linked to a criteria. (No action was taked regarding this inquiry.) Commissioner Hansen made a motion to approve Case Number L12 -019 with staff's finding, conclusions, recommendations, and conditions. Commissioner Mann seconded the motion. All were in favor. Chair Alford called a 10 minute recess. Chair Alford reconvened at 7:58. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSESSION Southcenter Plan review. Lynn Miranda, Senior Planner, Department of Community Development, went over the proposed recommendations to the planning documents. The following revisions were incorporated in the various sections of the Plan. Page 2 of 4