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Home My WebLink About2023-08-23 PC MIN(499ateir THE lINTNELACE OF MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES August 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING Chairman Dybvig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Dybvig, Commissioners Cox, Hoffman, North, Steinwall, Swanson, Councilmember Odebrecht Absent: None Staff: Planning Manager Robinson, Assistant Planner Gutknecht APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of minutes of July 26, 2023 regular meeting Motion by Commissioner Hoffman seconded by Commissioner Steinwall, to approve the minutes of the July 26, 2023 meeting. All in favor. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA There were no items on the Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. CD 2023-40: Conditional Use Permit for Graphic Design Sign at 212 Main Street North (Candyland) - Continued from July 26, 2023 Planning Manager Robinson explained that the applicant, Candyland (Brandon Lamb), is seeking a retroactive Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Graphic Design Sign/Mural located in the alleyway (rear facade) of 212 Main Street North. The applicant installed the mural absent approvals in order to deter recurring unwanted graffiti. The mural is on a non -historic stucco surface, using paint as the medium, and it was installed by a local artist and employee of Candyland. The City Council recently discussed the City's existing framework for regulations and process related to Graphic Design Signs/Murals. The Council's direction requires amendments to City Code which will be completed after the 60-day deadline for this application, which must be processed under the existing process. The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) has approved the design and staff recommends approval with two conditions. Chairman Dybvig opened the public hearing. There were no public comments and Chairman Dybvig closed the public hearing. Planning Commission August 23, 2023 Councilmember Odebrecht voiced support for the applicant and the design, but pointed out that when people work outside the process, it makes it harder for the City to do things like Union Art Alley. Motion by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman, to adopt Resolution CPC 2023-22, Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Graphic Design Sign at 212 Main Street North (CD Case No. 2023-40). All in favor. Case No. CD 2023-41: Conditional Use Permit for Graphic Design Sign at 312 Main Street South (Nacho Mama's) - Continued from July 26, 2023 Ms. Robinson stated that the applicant, Nacho Mama's (Todd Neal) is seeking retroactive design approval for a Graphic Design Sign/Mural located on the rear facade of 312 Main Street South. The applicant installed the mural absent approvals in order to update a smaller graphic design sign/mural on the rear facade/outdoor patio. The mural is on non -historic block, using paint as the medium. As in the previous case, the City must process this application under existing regulations. The HPC approved the design and staff recommends approval with four conditions. Chairman Dybvig pointed out that the resolution mentions there cannot be business advertising, but the painting as shown includes the restaurant name. Ms. Robinson clarified that the mural currently has "Nacho Mama's" but the resolution states that the lettering must be removed. Staff agreed that removing the lettering would bring it into compliance. Chairman Dybvig opened the public hearing. There were no public comments and the public hearing was closed. Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Cox, to adopt Resolution CPC 2023-22, Resolution Granting Interim Use Permit Approval in the Downtown Design Review District for a Graphic Design Sign at 312 Main Street South (CD Case No. 2023-41). All in favor. Case No. CD 2023-42: Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Dwelling Unit at 205 Walnut Street East Assistant Planner Gutknecht explained that the applicant, Ian Elverum is seeking a CUP for the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). If approved the CUP would facilitate the removal of an existing accessory building and the construction of an 880 square foot accessory structure with a 700 square foot ADU on the second story. The lot is situated on the corner, with frontage off Second Street South and Walnut Street East. To the East and South are residential properties. The lot is approximately 22,191 square feet and contains a single-family dwelling constructed in 1865 and an accessory structure constructed in 1972, built to match the house. The City has recently adopted amended regulations pertaining to accessory structures and accessory dwelling units and this is the first application to come before the Planning Commission to test the new regulations. The proposed garage and ADU are compliant with the recently amended zoning regulations. While not required, the HPC reviewed and approved the design. The proposal complies with all massing standards outlined in the recently amended Accessory Dwelling Unit Performance Standards section of the Zoning Code. Staff recommends approval with two conditions. Page 2 of 3 Planning Commission August 23, 2023 Applicant Ian Elverum stated that he has worked with City staff to match the new accessory structure with the existing dwelling, similar to how the existing accessory structure does today. He will salvage and reuse materials as much as possible. Chairman Dybvig opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Chairman Dybvig closed the public hearing. Commissioner Steinwall thanked the applicant for going the extra mile to blend the proposed structure with the historic neighborhood. Motion by Councilmember Odebrecht, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, to adopt Resolution PC 2023-21, Resolution Granting Approval for a Conditional Use Permit Allowing an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 205 Walnut Street East. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. DISCUSSION There were no discussion topics. FYI STAFF UPDATES The Commission thanked Planner Manager Robinson for her service to the City and wished her luck at her new job in St. Paul; and Ms. Robinson thanked the Commission for their support. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. All in favor. f , <ale- ATTEST: n J Dybvig, Ch it Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director Resolution CPC 2023-22, Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Graphic Design Sign at 212 Main Street North (CD Case No. 2023-40) Resolution CPC 2023-22, Resolution Granting Interim Use Permit Approval in the Downtown Design Review District for a Graphic Design Sign at 312 Main Street South (CD Case No. 2023-41) Resolution PC 2023-21, Resolution Granting Approval for a Conditional Use Permit Allowing an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 205 Walnut Street East Page 3 of 3