City of Lockport Planning & Zoning Commission met February 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the Commission:
I.Call To Order
II.Pledge Of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
Present: Chairman, Dave Oxley
Commissioner, Bill Molony
Commissioner, Ken Shepard
Commissioner, Brent Porfilio
Commissioner, Will Pinn
Commissioner, Jim Bilotta
Absent: Commissioner, Scott Likins
Also Present:
City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams
Director of Community & Economic Development, Pamela Hirth
Development Engineering Consultant, Steve Gidley
City Planner, Kimberly Phillips
Cathy Wilkers, LCTV
Intern, Diana Zimmerman
IV. Minutes Of Previous Meeting
Motion To Approve The Meeting Minutes Of The January 9, 2018 Plan & Zoning Commission Meeting, Made By Porfilio, Seconded By Pinn. Voice Vote Carried By The Following Vote:
Yes: Chairman, Dave Oxley
Commissioner, Will Pinn
Commissioner, Bill Molony
Commissioner, Ken Shepard
Commissioner, Jim Bilotta
Commissioner, Brent Porfilio
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Commissioner, Scott Likins
V. New Business
Final Development Plan for a Building Renovation with added Parking and new Loading Dock/954 E. 9th Street-
Chairman Dave Oxley recused himself from this item; he left his seat at the dias and sat in the audience. Oxley did not participate in any deliberation, discussion or vote. Commissioner Bill Molony was appointed Chairman Pro-Tem.
City Planner, Kimberly Phillips, presented the updated Staff report on the Final Development plan for 954 E 9th Street, which was continued from the January 9, Plan & Zoning Commission meeting. Applicant is seeking approval of the Final Development plans for a new parking area to store postal facility vehicles and a new loading dock. Staff provided an update on the final landscape plan as it was submitted on January 29th, after the updated documents needed to be distributed.
Applicant, Robert Hansen of Lockport Plaza Associates, and Architect, Jon A. Ditter, were present. Applicant raised concerns that the property has been vacant for 9 years, and Applicant has fulfilled many requests, upgraded other tenant locations in the building, updated landscaping and implemented property improvements over the years even though it has been empty. Staff responded to Applicant’s feedback. Concern raised by Commissioners that Staff and Applicant could have resolved the outstanding concerns, prior to the Plan & Zoning Commission meeting. Staff clarified that a significant number of items have been addressed, but that Staff is seeking direction from the Commission regarding the requested landscape islands and the protective guard rail. The Commission reviewed the proposed conditions one by one and recommended additional conditions related to a timing on when the landscape islands needed to be installed, the installation of the protective guard rail (location to be worked out with staff) and the need to submit a lighting/photometric plan for the redevelopment area. The requested action is tentatively scheduled for the Committee of the Whole meeting on March 7, 2018.
Motion To Approve Final Development Plan For A Building Renovation With Added Parking And New Loading Dock/954 E. 9th Street, Subject To The Following Conditions, As Presented, Made By Bilotta, Seconded By Porfilio:
1) Prior to Committee of the Whole review, the following shall be addressed:
a) The second submittal Engineering Comments shall be addressed and illustrated on the appropriate plans sheets.
b) The Lockport Township Fire Protection Districts comments shall be satisfied and illustrated on the Final Site Plan.
c) The new circulation pattern needs to be shown on the Final Site Plan with signage shown.
d) A construction detail of the proposed fence shall be submitted.
e) The Final Landscape Plan needs to be updated to:
(i) Illustrate the revised parking lot islands, with appropriate hardwood mulch added
(ii) Illustrate the two new islands on the easternmost parking row within 36 months of Certificate of Occupancy for the 2nd tenant space associated with this request (postal facility or retail user).
(iii) Correct the New Plant Material List to show plant size for Korean Boxwood
(iv) Show that the proposed River Stone is replaced with hardwood mulch
(v) Add a note that all existing landscaped areas shall have fresh hardwood mulch added
(vi) Correct the landscape notes to show that mulch shall be 4 inches in depth
(vii) Show directional signage
2) The existing parking lot shall be maintained and re-striped in accordance with City code.
3) The landscaping planters should be in good repair and maintained. Specifically, the damaged planter/s shall be repaired.
4) Plant material that is be relocated/transplanted must continue to flourish and be in good condition, otherwise it shall be replaced with new material in accordance with the City landscape provisions.
5) A 26 foot minimum clear path shall be maintained at all times along the north access drive.
6) Any proposed wall, window or directional signage for either tenant shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to installation.
7) The existing development sign shall be completed in accordance with the approved sign permit/plan. The landscaped bed will need to have fresh hardwood mulch added.
8) Prior to construction, a financial guarantee for all public and private site improvements, in accordance with the City’s Development Code needs to be submitted. The financial guarantee is based on an engineer’s estimate of cost for related improvements.
9) Prior to construction, any required engineering review and inspection fees will need to be submitted. These fees are based on an engineer’s estimate of cost for related improvements.
10) Prior to construction, a pre-construction meeting shall be scheduled with the Director of Public Works and Engineering.
11) A protective guard rail to be installed along the south property line. Location to be determined by City staff.
12) A photometric/lighting plan shall be submitted for the redevelopment area.
Motion Carried By The Following Vote:
Ayes: Chairman Pro-Tem, Bill Molony
Commissioner, Brent Porfilio
Commissioner, Jim Bilotta
Commissioner, Will Pinn
Commissioner, Ken Shepard
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Commissioner, Scott Likins
Recused: Chairman, Dave Oxley
Upon completion of the discussion of the New Business item, Chairman Dave Oxley returned to the dias as Chairman for the remainder of the meeting, at 8:25.
Development Code-
Director of Community & Economic Development, Pamela Hirth presented that the Development Code was approved by Council and is available for distribution. PDF file versions will be provided to the members of the Commission.
VI. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Porfilio, seconded by Commissioner Pinn, at 8:23 pm. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairman, Dave Oxley
Commissioner, Will Pinn
Commissioner, Bill Molony
Commissioner, Ken Shepard
Commissioner, Jim Bilotta
Commissioner, Brent Porfilio
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Commissioner, Scott Likins
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