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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSILO STORAGE (EAST VINE STORAGE) - ODP - ODP120003 - MINUTES/NOTES - CORRESPONDENCE-NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGSign In Sheet: October 22, 2012, Neighborhood Meeting Silo Storage — East Vine Name Address Phone Email he t Nl �t k w Soo O l-� Q: The distance between Waterglen and Elgin is not far, and I'm concerned about traffic safety with large vehicles turning into the storage facility. A: The distance between Waterglen and Elgin is over 600 feet. The facility is anticipated to be a low volume facility, with people removing their vehicles/trailers only a few times per year. Q: (Comment) I believe there should be a turning lane — it is an ideal place for one. A: (Staff response) Seth Lorson stated that a Traffic Impact Study (TIS) would be required, as the existing one is too old to meet requirements for O.D.P. review. The traffic impacts will be assessed during the review process. Q: (Comment) I suggest you contact and meet with the Waterglen HOA. A: (Staff response) Seth Lorson stated that they were notified, and that he plans to meet with the president of the HOA on Oct. 25. Q: (Comment) With the hill to the west and the bridge to the east, traffic moves at 60-70 m.p.h. Police often patrol there. There are lots of kids and busses in Waterglen. (Commenter was concerned about safety). A: Enforcement may need to be increase, regardless of the proposed project. As development in the area increases, traffic will slow down to the currently posted speed limits. The ultimate planned design of Vine is three lanes (with a center turn lane). Q: What are the plans for watering? A: Houses are on ELCO. Parcel will be irrigated with well water. Q: How many vehicles are planned? A: The potential number of boats, trailers and RVs is unknown at this time. Q: Will Phase 3 be fenced? A: No — nothing changes with that portion of the property at this time. Silo Storage O.D.P. Neighborhood Meeting October 22, 2012 Seth Lorson, project planner, opened the meeting by explaining the development review process, and noted where this proposal was in the process. The O.D.P. has been submitted, and review will continue following this Neighborhood Meeting. The Applicant presented information about the project. Points included: • Proposed use is indoor and outdoor storage of boats, RVs and trailers • Would have an automated gate with 24-hour access • Parcel is zoned Industrial (I) • Proposal notes three phases of development • Phase 1 — inside and outside storage of boats, RVs, trailers • Phase 2 — ministorage — not an economic need at this time • Phase 3 — in Cooper Slough — would only develop at such point that the floodplain/floodway changed • Noted the adjoining uses • Noted that Cooper Slough is on west side of property • Silo and two houses would remain; most/all outbuildings would be removed (Except where indicated, responses are that of the Applicant.) Q: Is paving anticipated? A: No Q: How will the gate be positioned? A: Longest vehicles anticipated to be 38 feet long; gate will be positioned far enough into property so that vehicles should not obstruct traffic while opening gate. A: (Staff response) Seth Lorson explained that each phase would be required to come in with a separate Project Development Plan that would provide complete project details such as gate positioning. He also explained that the O.D.P. could include conditions regarding sensitive areas. A: (Applicant) The City's environmental planner as well as Tim Buchanan, City Forester, have visited the property. A cottonwood tree in the northwest corner of the property will be retained, as will five ash trees near one house. A juniper near the house closest to the road may extend into the City's right-of-way. It is not clear if it can be retained. The Russian elms (perhaps he meant Russian olives?) will be removed, as they are an invasive species. Q: How would the floodplain change to allow Phase 3? A: Potential future development on the east side of I-25 could result in a change in the floodplain, though the applicant stated that this was not likely to happen in the near future if at all. Q: Will turn-off lanes be provided? A: The automatic gate off Vine will be located 50-60 feet from the street so that vehicles do not block traffic on Vine.