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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-24 CPC Agenda Packet��Illwfer The Birthplace of Minnesota J REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER 216 41h Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8800 www.stillwatermn.gov AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING July 24, 2024 II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Possible approval of June 26, 2024 regular meeting minutes. 7:00 P.M. IV. OPEN FORUM - Open Forum allows the public to address subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The Chairperson may reply at the time of the statement or give direction to staff. Please limit your comments to 5 minutes or less. V. CONSENT AGENDA — these items are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. Anyone may request an item to be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. U/ll�11P1;1110IRI:144 111AIN**I. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Members of the public who wish to speak will be given 5 minutes and will be requested to step forward to the podium and must state their name and address. 2. Case No. CD2024-032: Variance to Maximum Lot Coverage for Proposed Pool at 3393 Pioneer PI (Staff Reviewer: Katriona Molasky, 651-430-8822, kmolasky(a)_stillwatermn.gov) 3. Case No. CD2024-033: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Request for a Cultural Event Center at 601 Main Street North. (Staff Reviewer: Ben Gutknecht, 651-430-8818, bqutknecht(cD-stillwatermn.gov) Vill. NEW BUSINESS 4. Planning Commission Work Plan (Staff Reviewer: Tim Gladhill, 651-430-8821, tgladhill(cD_stillwatermn.gov) IX. DISCUSSION X. FYI — STAFF UPDATES 5. Zoning Code and Subdivision Code Amendment — Allowable Uses and District Standards (Staff Reviewer: Ben Gutknecht, 651-430-8818, bqutknechtp_stillwatermn.gov) — No Packet Materials 6. Boards and Commissions Picnic, August 14, 2024 5PM XI. ADJOURNMENT (499ateir THE NINTNELACE OF MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND WORKSHOP MINUTES June 26, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Vice Chair Steinwall called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Vice Chair Steinwall, Commissioners Cox, Hoffman, Swanson, Councilmember Odebrecht Absent: Chairman Dybvig, Commissioner North Staff: Planning Manager Gutknecht, Assistant City Planner Molasky APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of minutes of May 22, 2024 workshop and regular meeting Vice Chair Steinwall asked to add the fact that Human Rights Commissioner Ed Nelsen attended the workshop; and to add the other staff members who were present. Motion by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman, to approve the minutes of the May 22, 2024 workshop and regular meeting as amended. All in favor. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA Case No. CD2024-020: Findings of Fact for Denial of Variance to Maximum Lot Coverage for Proposed Pool at 3085 Lowell Ct - Resolution PC2024-05 Motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Swanson, to adopt the Consent Agenda. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. CD2024-029: Variance to Maximum Lot Coverage for Proposed Deck at 3311 Millbrook Cir Assistant Planner Molasky explained that the applicant, Joseph Loso, is seeking a Variance to permit the construction of a deck that would increase the lot's total impervious surface over the allowed 25%. The property has frontage on Millbrook Circle, the rear of the property abuts a pond with a stream running behind, and it has residential neighbors on either side. The project site is a 14,309 square foot residential lot which contains a two-story single-family dwelling and an attached garage built in 2008. The home has a back doorway leading to nowhere, indicating a future deck was ultimately part of the final construction plans. The proposed action would allow the construction of an approximately 464 square foot deck located behind the house and increase the lot coverage to approximately 28%, an increase of Planning Commission June 26, 2024 approximately 3%. Based on the plight outlined by the landowner that their home was built to accommodate a deck but they cannot build it due to a change in impervious surface interpretation, staff believes this satisfies the required practical difficulty requirement. Staff recommends approval. Joseph Loso, applicant, said his insurance provider had concern about the door to nowhere. The deck will increase safety and the neighborhood association approves of its construction. Councilmember Odebrecht stated the fact that he is a neighbor does not affect his judgment. He asked if any Commissioners have a problem with him voting on this case, and no one said yes. Vice Chairman Steinwall opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed. Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Councilmember Swanson, to adopt Resolution PC2024-06, Resolution Approving a Variance Request to Exceed the Maximum Allowable Structural Impervious Surface of 25% at 3311 Millbrook Circle (Case Number CD2024-029). All in favor. NEW BUSINESS Zoning Code and Subdivision Code Amendment - Allowable Uses and District Standards Mr. Gutknecht updated the Commission on last month's City Council review of allowable uses within each Zoning District and District Standards (setbacks, lot coverages, etc.). Generally, the City Council was supportive of the draft changes and recommended staff review Accessory Dwelling Unit/Duplex Standards such as Minimum Parking Requirements and Minimum Lot Size for Accessory Dwelling Unit/Duplex (larger than underlying lot size), also that a Rental Licensing Program should be in place when expansion of the area for Accessory Dwelling Unit and Duplex permissibility is approved. DISCUSSION There were no discussion items. FYI STAFF UPDATES There were no staff updates. The meeting was recessed at 7:12 p.m. RECESS WORKSHOP MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETING Vice Chairman Steinwall called the workshop to order at 7:15 p.m. Present: Vice Chair Steinwall, Commissioners Cox, Hoffman, Swanson, Councilmember Odebrecht Absent: Chairman Dybvig, Commissioner North Staff: Planning Manager Gutknecht, Assistant City Planner Molasky OTHER BUSINESS Planning Commission Work Plan Development Councilmember Odebrecht opened the meeting by outlining the agenda, which focused on reviewing 12 identified strategies for the Planning Commission. He explained that the process would involve a voting session using tokens to gauge priority and support for each strategy. As Page 2 of 3 Planning Commission June 26, 2024 the facilitator, Councilmember Odebrecht clarified that his role was to remain unbiased, and he did not vote or discuss the relative importance of each strategy. 1. Review of Strategies: The meeting began with a review of whether each of the 12 items listed was indeed a strategy. Councilmember Odebrecht emphasized the need to differentiate between strategies, tactics, and values. The commission agreed on the definitions to ensure clarity moving forward: o Tactics: Specific actions or steps taken to implement strategies. o Strategies: Broad approaches or methods employed to move from the commission's mission, vision, and values toward implementing specific tactics. o Values: Core principles or standards that are held dear by the community and influence all decisions and actions. 2. Clarifications Made: o Commissioner Swanson raised concerns about two items: zoning code optimization and comprehensive planning. He clarified that these items are tactics rather than strategies as they are direct actions rather than broader approaches to achieving goals. o Commissioner Cox pointed out that the item regarding diversity and inclusion in city commissions represents a value. She explained that values are foundational beliefs that guide all actions and decisions, distinguishing them from strategies, which are actionable paths to achieve an end goal. 3. Round 1 Voting: o Environmental and Historical Preservation Strategy: 5 votes o Enhanced Partnership and Collaboration: 5 votes o Housing Development Strategy: 5 votes o Sustainable Development Initiatives: 3 votes o Economic Growth Strategy: 2 votes o Riverfront Improvement Strategy: 1 vote o Public Engagement and Communication: 0 votes o Historic Site Integration: 0 votes o Economic Development Authority: 0 votes 4. Round 2 Voting: Council Member Odebrecht noted that only the top six strategies from the first round were included in this round, and each member received three tokens for voting. o Housing Development Strategy: 4 votes o Environmental and Historical Preservation Strategy: 3 votes o Enhanced Partnerships and Collaboration: 3 votes o Riverfront Improvement Strategies: 2 votes o Sustainable Development Initiatives: 0 votes o Economic Growth Strategy: 0 votes Page 3 of 3 Planning Commission June 26, 2024 S. Strategic Tiers Defined: Councilmember Odebrecht announced plans to conduct unbiased surveys with Commissioner North and Chair Dybvig to gather additional insights in the fullness of time. These results will be compiled and shared with the city staff, who will then disseminate the information to the rest of the commissioners. It was also decided to present these strategic tiers to the city council to ensure alignment with the city's broader upcoming strategy. Chair Dybvig and Council Member Odebrecht were able to connect offline to go through the same exercise. Commissioner North was not able to participate. After adding all votes in the following are the results. o First Tier (Core Strategies): • Housing Development Strategy (highest priority) • Environmental and Historical Preservation Strategy • Enhanced Partnerships and Collaboration o Second Tier (Secondary Focus): • Riverfront Improvement Strategies • Sustainable Development Initiatives • Economic Growth Strategy o Third Tier (Supportive Elements): • Public Engagement and Communication • Historic Site Integration • Economic Development Authority ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Steinwall adjourned the workshop meeting at 7:39 p.m. John Dybvig, Chair ATTEST: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director Resolution PC2024-05, Resolution Adopting Findings of Fact to Support a Denial of a Variance Request to Exceed the Maximum Allowable Impervious Surface of 25% at 3085 Lowell Court (Case Number CD2024-020) Resolution PC2024-06, Resolution Approving a Variance Request to Exceed the Maximum Allowable Structural Impervious Surface of 25% at 3311 Millbrook Circle (Case Number CD2024-029) Page 4 of 3 I- water 1 H E 8 1 R T H P L A C E O F M I N N E S 0 I A DATE: July 24, 2024 TO: Honorable Chair and Planning Commissioners FROM: Katriona Molasky, Assistant City Planner SUBJECT: Case No. 2024-32: Variance request to exceed the required structural impervious surface and facilitate construction of a pool located at 3393 Pioneer Place BACKGROUND The Applicant, Nik Hawley from Performance Pool and Spa (the Contractor), is seeking a Variance from the Planning Commission to permit the construction of a pool in the backyard of 3393 Pioneer Place, increasing the total allowed structure impervious to approximately 41.7% coverage. The project area is located at 3393 Pioneer Place (PID# 3003020340014) (the "Property") within the TR (Traditional Residential) Zoning District and a Lake Shoreland Management District. The property has frontage on Pioneer Place and has residential neighbors on all sides. The project site is a 14,256 square foot residential lot which contains a two-story single-family dwelling and an attached garage built in 1999. ANALYSIS The Traditional Residential Zoning District has no requirements for maximum lot coverage. Lake Shoreland Management Districts allow a maximum of 25% impervious surface coverage. Currently, the project site has approximately 34% (4,913 square feet) of impervious surface coverage, which is over the allowed coverage. The original As - Built shows the property with a main dwelling, attached garage, driveway, porch and two small rear decks at approximately 30%. Since original construction the decks have been expanded and a patio has been added behind the main dwelling. The project site currently has no remaining impervious surface that could be used without the need for a variance. The property is part of Liberty on the Lake (the Development) which coordinated with the watershed districts at the time of development. This property is in the Brown's Creek Watershed District. Staff cannot locate records indicating a superseding lot coverage agreement. Staff acknowledges that since the time of this development there has been a change in impervious surface interpretation that now includes decks as part of impervious surface calculations, when they were not at the time of this development. Staff also acknowledges that there are two instances of pools being approved in this development that put their respective lot coverage over the 25% allowed in Lake Shoreland Management Districts. The proposed action seeks to allow the construction of an approximately 1,034 square foot pool, deck, and equipment pad to accommodate a 17' by 36' pool located behind the house. The proposal would increase the lot coverage to approximately 41.7% (5,947 square feet), an increase of approximately 6.7%. In addition, the applicant also designed a drain tile system to direct stormwater run off from the property though the system to mitigate a portion of the additional impervious surface. The applicant believes the mitigation system would compensate not only for the additional impervious surface of the project, but the previously installed overages of impervious surface. Because the impervious surface coverage requested by the Applicant exceeds the 25% threshold regulated by City Code, a variance is required. Minnesota State Statute Chapter 462.357 requires that cities consider the following standards when considering a Variance. This is also known as the `practical difficulty' test. • The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance. • The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. • The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. • Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. FINDINGS: Variance to the Reauired 25% Structural Impervious Surface Reauirement: A. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance. i. Finding the request reasonable, as it relates to strict compliance of the plain language of the Zoning Code, is questionable. While the request conforms to all other dimensional standards, no additional impervious surface could be permitted by code. The lot is already over allowed impervious surface. B. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. i. The plight of the landowner is created by landowner's desire for a pool and not unique to the property. C. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. i. Granting the variance to approve the construction of the proposed pool will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The pool will be situated behind the house. Other homes in this development have pools similar to the one being proposed. D. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. The request to construct a pool is not based on economic considerations. Staff believes that the plight of the landowner necessitating the variance does not meet the practical difficulty test nor is it unique in its physical characteristics. RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the plight outlined by the landowner that they would like to have a pool that their property does not have the additional impervious surface allowed to accommodate the project, staff believes this does not satisfy the required practical difficulty requirements. Staff recommends denial of this request. The City Council recently denied an appeal to a Variance Denial for a very similar case. In that instance, the Council directed a priority study to see if there were opportunities to allow increased lot coverages for neighborhoods that have certain dedicated common open space. Staff is meeting with the DNR and applicable Watersheds in early August. Staff would highly recommend not approving any Variances in these situations until a broader, comprehensive, and equitable approach can be reviewed. ACTION REQUESTED Motion to deny the Variance for Case No. 2024-32. City of Stillwater Washington County, Minnesota RESOLUTION PC 2024-07 RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE REQUEST TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE IMPERVIOUS SURFACE OF 25% AT 3393 PIONEER PL (CASE NUMBER CD2024-032) WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater received a Variance request from Phil Gropel ("Property Owner") of 3393 Pioneer PI, legally described on Exhibit A ("the Property"), to allow for the construction of a 1,034 square foot pool, deck, and equipment, exceeding the maximum impervious surface for structures by 16.7%; WHEREAS, the maximum allowable structural impervious surface in the Lake Shoreland Management district is 25%; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Variance at its July 24, 2024 meeting, held a public hearing and took testimony from the public. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Stillwater hereby approves the variance to exceed the maximum allowable impervious surface of 25%. The approval of the variance is subject to the following conditions: Findings of Fact: 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance; and 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; and 3. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality; and 4. The variance is not based on economic considerations alone. Conditions of Approval: 1. Plans must be consistent with the materials presented as part of Case No. CD 2024-032 presented to the Planning Commission 2. Applicant shall follow recommendations for stormwater mitigation from the Brown's Creek Watershed District 3. Applicant shall follow all requirements set by the City of Stillwater Building Official for construction of the pool Adopted by the City Planning Commission this 24t" day of July, 2024. CITY OF STILLWATER John Dybvig, Planning Commission Chair ATTEST: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director 1WN:n 3:ra Legal Description of the Applicant's Property Address: 3393 Pioneer PI PID-3003020340014 Abstract Property Lot 5, Block 4, Liberty on the Lake, Washington County, Minnesota illwater Site Location: 3393 Pioneer Place - Variance ...,.,..,,�. o........,. July 2024 -. � •�' i s 1 boo pd6m"ft tz r . .r ��. & 'ILA-CU k vl�<fJj t �� 41 Al • Site Location Parcels '4„ ice• ���� . Ab- loom Feet 0 175 Gropel, Phil & Nicolette 3393 Pioneer Place Stillwater mn 55082 To Whom this may concern, We are applying for a 17x36' in ground swimming pool variance for our Liberty on the Lakes, Stillwater, property. Our pool contractor is Performance Pool & Spa (PPS), and Nik Hawley is our representative. In this letter we will describe in detail the variance request, why it is needed, and how we will improve the property upon approval of said variance. Everyone involved in this process's time, thoughts, and energy is greatly appreciated as we embark on this project. In 2017 we purchased our house on Pioneer with the intent of purchasing a swimming pool for the backyard. Within the same year of 2017, Performance Pools built 2 pools that year in the Liberty neighborhood. One at 655 Newman Trail and one at 3527 Eben way. Both of which had hardcover calculations over 31 and 30 percent respectively. Although the Newman property needed a variance it was for setback technicalities and not hardcover restrictions. This led us and PPS to understand so long as we are within appropriate city setbacks, when the time was right, we would be able to get our family the lifelong dream of a swimming pool. Having known otherwise would have impacted our decision to purchase this home in Stillwater. It came as a surprise to us and PPS that as we were gathering appropriate documents and information to apply for the pool project there was now an imposed 25% limit. More surprising is that our property and other similarly located properties are all already above the 25% limitation, which suggests that ours and many other homes would not have been built given the currently enforced code. Understanding the rational for hardcover limitation we have developed a storm water mitigation plan to not only mitigate the added pool project, but also go above and beyond to mitigate our entire property back to the enforced 25% limit, thus improving the property dramatically from where it stands today. As you page through our plans and cut sheets, you'll see that we are installing a pool that is a little bit under the average swimming pool size of 18x36'. We also are only proposing the minimum patio space around the pool (3 feet) to help minimize our impact with this project. What you'll see is that our current home is set up at 34.48% of coverage, 9.48% over the enforced limit of 25%. This is 1,351 sqft above currently allowed coverage. Upon approved variance, we will be installing an infiltration trench that not only mitigates the 1,034sgft of pool and patio addition, but also mitigates the current overage of 1,351sgft of hardcover. This will take the current property's storm water management from a percentage of hardcover perspective and reduce our property by 9.48%, thus effectively allowing our property to act as a 25% hardcover property. This addition of a swimming pool with minimal patio and an exceeding mitigation plan will allow our property to exist within the currently enforced hardcover code and not remain over the allowable limit. This being both city and homeowner goals is a positive thing. The math takes the average rainfall of 1.1" to develop the size of the infiltration trench. It is placed within a position that captures what is needed and all runoff that is currently proceeding through our neighbor's property to the west, effectively improving their drainage as well. This infiltration trench was the original engineered trench of the city of Edina many years ago, so much that PPS still refers to it as the "Edina Trench." Although these are other municipalities, with this technique to mitigate a pool project PLUS current overage of hardcover unbeknown to homeowners across the state, PPS has implemented this type of plan for approved variances in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Apple Valley to name a few. Because of all of this, we find that we meet all criteria required for approval of a variance with the practical difficulties that are outlined throughout this letter. We will use the land in reasonable matter, the plight is due to circumstances that are unique to this property and not created by the landowner, and as granted, we will not alter the essential characteristics of the neighborhood. Liberty on the Lakes has stringent requirements we are and will be adhering to as well. We thank everyone taking the time to help us through this diligent process and look forward to the meetings in the near future. Sincerely, Phil & Nicolette Gropel Prepared TM - Performance Pool & Spa 2405 Annapolis Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 (651) 775 - 3940 (651) 731 - 8372 Fax Attn: Ken Ronsberg Kenronsberg@Comcast. ne Home Owner: 1999 Phil & Nicolette Gropel 3393 Pioneer Place Stillwater, MN 55082 (612 ) 559 - 1661 Lot - 5 Block - 4 Subdivision - 14,247 Sq. Ft. Libertv On The Lake PID 30-030-20-34-0014 Pool Dimensions Width X Length Pool ( 17 X 36 ) Deck( 23 X 44 ) ( 955.35 ) Denotes Proposed Elevation X 955.35 Denotes Existing Elevation Denotes Drainage Direction X X Denotes Silt Fence Scale -1 Inch = 20 Feet City Codes / Setbacks Principal - 10' Water Side - 10 ' Concrete Rear - 10 ' Concrete Equipment - Same REAR Fence - 4 ' Tall Septic -10' Water Well -20' Water Drainfield -20' Water Philgropel@gmail.com i GARAGE 1 936 GFE = 939.80 v X 939.62 a 235° E° Y. i ❑ ❑ 10 / I cn ° a� °^ 2131 ,m I 'Porch 138 i —L— HOUSE 2,568 xis Ing Concrete PatioWood— 28 Deck 940.66E EG =—-_ I' 200 h/Vood � 93971X 940.Oj EG — 940.66X _-- ---- 6 ORAINTILE = DRAIN TILE — i // 1 A X 9?jl 15 ° 939.39 x '•8 62 I° 940.40 Fioposed Pool r P I I I I 17X36 Prgposed Elevatiop / % (940.50) y__J-, 24.2 939.21 X 939.21 , Wg.69 939.96 IX 939.86 8 j.a 25 f _— — 939.79 XXXMI 3 X 939.39 7, do It Fence x NU/�CrrNa� + Exi i Berm EXISTING SWALE - 938 940 I 938 4' 940 ast�n e + EXISTING SWALE 942 m AS -BUILT SURVEY THIS SURVEY PREPARED FOR American Classic Homes P.O. Box 4143 Hastings, Minnesota 55033 LEGAL DESCRIPTION : Lot 5, Block 4, LIBERTY ON THE LAKE, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota. Alo NOTES G� DENOTES AS —BUILT DRAINAGE DIRECTION DENOTES AS —BUILT ELEVATIONS CDDENOTES EXISTING GROUND SPOT ELEVATION. (PRIOR TO ANY CONSTRUCTION) 0 DENOTES 1/2 INCH REBAR MONUMENT FOUND AND MARKED WITH A PLASTIC CAP INSCRIBED "WEBER RLS 12043", UNLESS SHOWN OTHERWISE. (ELEVATIONS ARE NGVD MEAN SEA—LEVEL,1929 ADJUSTMENT) ORIENTATION OF THIS BEARING SYSTEM IS BASED ON THE RECORDED PLAT OF LIBERTY ON THE LAKE. Folz, Freeman, Dupsy dot Associates, Inc. LAND SURVEYING • LAND PLANNING w t 11815 NORTHWESTERN AVENUE • STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 • (651) 439-8833 • Fax (651) 430-OMI SCAM: 1 inch = 30 Feet 0 15 30 60 /i, 1 �4 Ie\ -k t -4 L l I J L 1• ; O ' 1s�. a ee I � • 36.04 l I hereby certify that this survey, plan or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and that l am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. TIMOrrgy Aq o Min-eso Lic nsed Land Surveyor 16989 NOTE: OFFICIAL COPIES OF THIS MAP ARE CRIMP SEALED MUp /Va. yy—/Uv H HJ—t7UIL-/ C6 2001) — Fn17 Frnvmnn nurnnv .Rr dcanninfAa Inn — All Ainiilo A­r. 4 Prepared By: TM Performance Pool & Spa 2405 Annapolis Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 (651) 775 - 3940 (651) 731 - 8372 Fax Attn: Ken Ronsberg Home Owner: I 3393 Pioneer Place Stillwater, MN 55082 (612 ) 559 - 1661 Lot - 5 Block - 4 Subdivision - Liberty On The Lake PID 30-030-20-34-0014 Pool Dimensions Width X Length Pool ( 17 X 36 ) Deck( 23 X 44 ) Prepared By : Ken Ronsberg Lay - Out Engineer ( 651 ) 775 - 3940 712212018 Philgropel@gmail.com Pool Project Storm Water Manaqement Plan Area in Excess Of 25% Impervious Surface Area = 2,385 Sq. Ft. ( 2,385 X 1.1 " / 12 ) = 219 Cu. Ft. Filtration Volume Proposed Mitigation area 3 ' Wide 3 ' Deep 25 ' Long = 225 Cubic Feet Lot Area = 14,247 25 % = 3,562 Current Coverage = 4,913 Area Over = 1,023 Pool, Deck, Equip Pad = 1,351 Total Proposed Coverage 5,947 Area To Be Mitigated = 2,385 VECf'TATION (CRASS) / l 3 " OF 1/4 " l #,4Sf EO ROCK / /l l 3 " Jff,,V. SALTIACI O l CLEMY TOPSOIL OVERLAP FABRIC —12 " ON EITIIER SZOE OF TRENCH & SF,4A ' IPOTYN E vERY 2' —FILTER FABRIC Liz VEP TRENCH - SCARIFY 12 " BEJ0#1 ROCK SECTION INFILTRATION TRH CH SCC TI OH DC T/ l L No SCALE PERFORMANCE Performance Pool & Spa 1890 Wooddale Drive Woodbury, MN 55125 ( 651 ) 775 - 3940 Attn: Ken Ronsberg Impervious Surface Calculations P I D 30-030-20-34-0014 Name Phil & Nicolette Gropel Address 3393 Pioneer Place City Stillwater, MN 55082 Phone No. ( 612 ) 612 ) 559 - 1661 Lot 5 Block 4 Subdivision - Liberty On The Lake Total Lot Area = 14,247 Current Coverage= 4,913 Pool Project = 1,034 25 %Allowable = 3,562 Total Proposed = 5,947 25 % Allowable = 3,562 House & Garage Area = 2,568 Area Over = 2,385 Driveway Area = 1,431 Concrete Patio Area = 235 Aprox 41.74% Sidewalk Area = 213 Porch Area = 138 Wood Decks Area = 328 Current Coverage = 4,913 34.48 % Area Over = 1,351 Proposed Pool Project Please Call With any questions: Pool & Deck = 1,012 Ken Ronsberg Equipment Pad = 22 Lay -Out Engineer PPS Pool Project = 1,034 ( 651 ) 775 - 3940 11 1 tems�fi wr The Birthplace of Minnesota July 17, 2024 Nik Howley Performance Pool and Spa 1890 Wooddale Dr. Woodbury, MN 55125 Re: 3393 Pioneer Place Variance Request Dear Nik Howley, City Staff reviewed the Variance request application for the above property pertaining to a proposed 17'x36' in ground swimming pool. The proposed Variance request is to allow 41.74% of structural impervious where 25% structural impervious surface is required. Upon initial contact with you, the applicant, on May 215t, Staff noted that a variance request of this nature would have a low likelihood of approval. This is specifically due to the request not meeting the Practical Difficulty requirements. Staff noted this same concern in multiple conversations over the course of this project application. A variance application to exceed the permissible impervious surface by 16.7% was deemed complete on June 25t", 2024. While the request shows an effort on the applicant's part to reduce the impact of the proposed increase, upon review of the variance application, Staff recommends to the Planning Commission that the request does not meet the State Statute Practical Difficulty Test and should not be approved. On July 3rd staff contacted you to inform you that an appeal to the denial of a similar variance request went to City Council on July 211, 2024 and was not granted. City Council upheld the Planning Commission's denial of the variance. City Council has directed Staff to review Shoreland Management Overlay District application within Planned Unit Developments on the west side of Stillwater and find a more comprehensive, strategic approach. Staff will be coordinating with the local Water districts and Department of Natural Resources to establish new regulations that would allow expanded impervious surface coverage 'by right' rather than through an exception to the rule. This does not mean this proposed project would necessarily meet these potential new regulations. During a meeting between the property owners and Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director, on July 15t", this background was discussed and it was reiterated that the request 216 4th Street North, Stillwater Minnesota — 651-430-8800 — www.stillwatermn.gov does not meet the Practical Difficulty requirements and staff would be recommending denial of the variance request. Staff would like to note that the property owners are well within their right to request a variance. Based on the application materials submitted, Staff will be recommending denial of the variance to exceed the impervious surface requirements. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. Katriona Molasky City of Stillwater Assistant City Planner 216 4th Street North, Stillwater Minnesota — 651-430-8800 — www.stillwatermn.gov �1 W THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNES O T A DATE: July 24, 2024 TO: Honorable Chair and Planning Commissioners FROM: Ben Gutknecht, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Case No. CD 2024-033: Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Text Amendment at 601 Main Street North DISCUSSION The Applicant ("Manitou Fund") and representative for the Property Owner ("Manitou Fund STLW LLC") is seeking the following: 1. Zoning Text Amendment a. Add proposed uses as a Conditional Use 2. Two Conditional Use Permits a. Per the above Zoning Code Amendment, approve Conditional Use Permits Zoning Text Amendment The Zoning Text Amendment to Section 28-236 (Allowable uses in nonresidential districts) would allow "Libraries, art galleries, theaters, for the performing arts, and other such cultural facilities" as a Conditional Use in the Central Business District (CBD). Due to the proposed uses and lack of clear language in the existing code, staff is also recommending the addition of "Event Center" to Section-236 as a separate Use listed in Code, as the Use proposed by the applicant involves hosting events on the Property and there is no current "Event Center" use listed in the Zoning Code. Conditional Use Permit As part of this request, the applicant is also seeking two Conditional Use Permits for Libraries, art galleries, theaters for performing arts, and other such cultural facilities and an Event center to operate a Cultural Arts Center at 601 Main Street North (the "Property"). The proposed Project Site is located in the Central Business District (CBD), Downtown Stillwater Design Review District, and Historic Height Overlay District. The Property is approximately 1.57 acres in size containing what was formerly the Zephyr Theatre. Background on Proposed Use In 2023, the property received Design Approval for an exterior remodel and an Interim Use Permit to allow the building to operate as a K-6 Public Charter School. While work was being completed for the remodel, the K-6 Charter School was able to return to its place -based location creating an opening for the Manitou Fund to review alternative uses for the Property. The proposed use is generally described by the applicant as an "Arts and Cultural Center". The Center will be active weekday evenings, weekends and weekday daytime hours during the summer. The applicant proposes the following uses as part of the request: • Offer a variety of educational arts programming for all ages, specific courses based on availability and interest. • Host performing art space to host shows by artists and art organizations, generally in the evenings. Frequency of such performances will be based on interest and artist availability. • Host events such as fundraising and receptions related to performances or visual art gallery shows. As this report outlines, the proposed use as an Arts and Cultural Event/Education Center is not currently allowable in the Central business District. The City has multiple tools to allow the use, which are being applied for by the Applicant as part of this request, but the City has discretion on the final decision. PART I: ZONING TEXT AMNDMENT ANALYSIS Land Use/Plannina and Zonina Information Comprehensive Plan Designation Downtown Mixed Use Zoning District Central Business District Overlay Zoning District Downtown Historic Design Review District Downtown Mixed Use — 2040 Comprehensive Plan Per the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the Downtown area has been historically guided for commercial land use but developed as Mixed Use. The Downtown Mixed -Use designation was created to more accurately reflect the evolving nature of the area. The primary goal for this land use is to foster an area that offers regional and local communities a range of residential and commercial uses that prioritizes public spaces. CBD. Central Business District The general purpose of the Central Business District is to provide a district for general commercial, office, and entertainment uses. The district has historically consisted of a variety of uses, such as food service, hospitality, residential, institutional, commercial, and quasi -public space. Downtown Design Review District The Downtown Design Review District was created with the goal of promoting safe and complementary development that would also enhance and retain the historic rivertown image of the City. Generally, any new development and work done to existing development are subject to design approval review. The Design Review process applies to any structures located in the district area not just historic to ensure these goals are met. PART II: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/SITE PLAN REVIEW ANALYSIS Bulk Standards. - The applicant is not proposing any exterior changes associated with this project. The current changes have been approved as part of Case CD2023-21. General Performance Standards The project does not propose changes to previously approved landscaping, exterior lighting, and trash container location. These standards help to curb possible future nuisances. In this instance, the current activity on site is compliant and the proposed use does not change these exterior conditions. Parking Standards. - The site currently contains 51 parking spaces, including four accessible spots. The proposed use appears to meet the City's minimum current parking standards. The Parking Calculations are as follows: Use Required Parking Provided Parkin Elementary School 27 51 Theater 42 51 The applicant notes that the current parking number will be appropriate for the use based on the proposed scheduling and use of the space. The applicant does not anticipate having each of the 9 multipurpose rooms used concurrently and anticipates that daily parking will be less than the current use as River Grove School based on number of students. That said, staff is recommending a condition of approval that requires that classes not be held at the same time as performances. The Applicant also states that for larger events and performances the parking will be supplemented with offsite parking, noting this is similar to what was approved with the Zephyr Theatre prior to 2023. The applicant anticipates future events having similar parking and traffic patterns to these previous outdoor events. Staff agrees that due to the varied use of the property and what would appear to be a less regularly used parking lot that the current site is adequately sized for parking. Due to unknown class size, schedule and event frequency's, staff suggests that as a condition of approval if the south lot does not meet the needs as determined by the Community Development Director, the Applicant shall provide for an alternative off -site parking plan. Parking Lease Agreement: The Property Owner is currently in a lease agreement with the City to allow the use of the City parking lot north of the Property for temporary (less than 24 hours) parking related to school activities between 5:00 AM to 5.00 PM. Staff is making this note to serve as reminder that the current agreement does not extend into evening hours should the applicant plan on utilizing this area for any event parking scheduled after 5.00 PM. Simply put, they would be unable to block the north lot during evening hours based on the current agreement. Traffic Circulation: A traffic study was conducted as part of the Interim Use Permit approval relating to the River Grove School. The findings identified the student drop off and pick up times as peak stacking conflicts. The proposed use will not be operating in same capacity and is not anticipated to use standard student drop off or pick up times. Staff finds the current traffic circulation to be adequate for art classes and gallery viewing. Design Standards: The request does not include any proposed exterior alternations therefore design review is not needed for this proposal. As noted above, the Heritage Preservation Commission reviewed and approved alternations related to River Grove School in 2023 that have since been completed. When reviewing for compatibility with neighboring uses and zoning districts staff finds that the proposed use compliments both the neighboring commercial uses and medium to high density residential uses. With previous uses on the Property, noise from outdoor events has been the primary concern, other than traffic and parking. Prior to the change from the Zephyr Theatre to River Grove School, the use of amplified sound during outdoor productions was a primary complaint. However, many of those concerns were mitigated through better sound systems and event management. The same standards are required to continue for any proposed outdoor performance as part of this use. FINDINGS AND RECCOMMENDATION Zoning Text Amendment Historically, the Central Business District has developed as a regional and local hub providing various commercial, institutional, and entertainment uses. The proposed request appears to compliment the Central Business District and continues to meet goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. These include promoting mixed use development in the downtown area and supporting downtown as an arts and cultural activities destination. Conditional Use Permits In approving a Conditional Use Permit, the City must adopt the following findings. • The proposed structure or use conforms to the requirements and the intent of this chapter, and of the Comprehensive Plan, relevant area plans and other lawful regulations • Any additional conditions necessary for the public interest have been imposed • The use or structure will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community Staff finds that should the text amendment be approved; the proposed use will meet the findings outlined in this report. Further, the proposed use continues to meet the required performance standards outlined in City Code required for development in this Zoning District. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the attached ordinance amendment to Section 28-236 and the conditional use permits to the City Council. ACTIONS REQUESTED 1. Motion to recommend approval of the attached ordinance amendment to Section 28-236 non-residential districts use table and associated conditional use permits to the City Council. City of Stillwater Washington County, Minnesota RESOLUTION 2024- TERMINATION OF RESOLUTION PC2023-19 FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR A K-6 SCHOOL AT 601 MAIN STREET NORTH _►e GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CULTURAL FACILITY (LIBRARY, ART GALLERY, AND THEATER FOR PERFORMING ARTS) AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN EVENT CENTER AT 601 MAIN STREET NORTH WHEREAS, the Manitou Fund received an Interim Use Permit ("IUP") pursuant to Resolution PC2023-19 to operate a K-6 School at 601 Main Street North, legally described on Exhibit A (the "Property"), which was coterminous with the lease with River Grove School; and WHEREAS, the lease with River Grove School was terminated effective at the end of the 2024 school year, thereby terminating the Interim Use Permit; and WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater has now received a Conditional Use Permit application from Manitou Fund ("Applicant") on behalf of Manitou Fund STLW LLC ("Property Owner") for the Property to be used as a Cultural Center and an Event Center; and WHEREAS, on July 24, 2024, the Planning Commission for the City of Stillwater considered the Conditional Use Permit and held a public hearing and took testimony from the public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission of the City of Stillwater hereby RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF the Conditional Use Permits allowing a Cultural Center and an Event Center, subject to the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Based on the plans, proposals and applications submitted, as well as the conditions imposed herein, the proposed use conforms to the requirements and the intent of this chapter, and of the Comprehensive Plan, relevant area plans and other lawful regulations. 2. Any additional conditions necessary for the public interest have been imposed. 3. The use will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. A zoning text amendment allowing "Libraries, art galleries, theaters for performing arts, events, and other such cultural facilities" and "Event Centers" in the CBD (Central Business) district as conditional uses must be approved and adopted by the City Council. 2. A sign permit must be reviewed and approved by City Staff for any signage on building or property. 3. The planning resolution CD 2023-21 (IUP for River Grove School) previously approved for the Property by the City must be rescinded and terminated by the City Council. 4. Events must be carefully planned so as not to exceed parking capacity and if the south lot does not meet the needs as determined by the Community Development Director, the Property Owner shall provide for an alternative off -site parking plan. 5. Pursuant to a Parking Lease Agreement that was entered into between the City and the Manitou Fund on September 6, 2023, the north parking lot may be utilized for purposes of the operations of the uses contemplated herein, however, the exclusive use of the north parking lot is limited to 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as provided in the Parking Lease Agreement 6. The Property shall be properly maintained, free of refuse, garbage and debris. 7. Exterior lighting shall be for security purposes and shall be downcast in style. 8. All plans shall be reviewed and approved by applicable fire and building inspection personal prior to issuance of permit. 9. An event permit and/or Interim Use Permit must be applied for and issued prior to any outdoor event on the Property. 10. All changes to the approved plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. Any major changes will need to be approve by the Planning Commission or Heritage Preservation Commission. Adopted by the City Planning Commission this 24th day of July, 2024. Chair ATTEST: CITY OF STILLWATER John Dybvig, Planning Commission Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director 2 I *:/:I1 3 1 r_1 Legal Description of the Applicant's Property Situs Address: 601 Main Street North Torrens Property Type W-1=2 1I9MI1.31119110 1INEWI1Ic110 Parcel A: All that part of Tract 2 as described on Certificate of Title Number 65, and delineated upon the map marked "Exhibit B" attached thereto, as the same is recorded in the office of the Registrar of Titles of Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the easterly line of Main Street and the northerly line of Laurel Street as shown on the plat of the "ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF STILLWATER as amended by MYRON SHEPARD'S PERFECTED PLAT OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER dated May 21, 1878"; thence North 08 degrees 36 minutes 08 seconds East, assumed bearing, along said easterly line of Main Street 48.00 feet; thence South 81 degrees 23 minutes 52 seconds East along a line hereinafter referred to as "Line A" 18 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel being described; thence North 07 degrees 24 minutes 09 seconds East 447.07 feet; thence northeasterly 209.25 feet along a nontangential curve concave to the northwest having a radius of 284.57 feet, a central angle 42 degrees 07 minutes 50 seconds and the chord of said curve bears North 32 degrees 29 minutes 03 seconds East; thence North 11 degrees 25 minutes 08 seconds East, along tangent, 35.93 feet, more or less, to the easterly line of said Tract 2, Certificate of Title Number 65; thence South 04 degrees 55 minutes 28 seconds West along said easterly line 635.47 feet; thence southerly 18.56 feet along said easterly line on a tangential curve concave to the east, having a radius of 2873.93 and a central angle of 00 degrees 22 minutes 12 seconds, to said northerly line of Laurel Street; thence South 72 degrees 51 minutes 06 seconds West along said northerly line 26.15 feet, more or less, to a point 124.00 feet easterly, as measured along said northerly line from said easterly line of Main Street; thence South 12 degrees 12 minutes 16 seconds West along said easterly line of Tract 2 a distance of 28.68 feet more or less to the centerline of said Laurel Street; thence South 72 degrees 51 minutes 06 seconds West along said centerline 84.25 feet, more or less, to the intersection with a line drawn parallel with and 34.00 feet easterly, as measured at right angles, of said easterly line of Main Street; thence North 08 degrees 36 minutes 08 seconds East parallel with said easterly line, 59.36 feet, more or less, to the intersection with an easterly projection of the before described "Line A"; thence North 81 degrees 23 minutes 52 seconds West along said projected line 16.00 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel B: TRACT A: All that part of Tract 2 as described on Certificate of Title Number 65, and delineated upon the map marked "Exhibit B" attached thereto, as the same is recorded in the office of the Registrar of Titles of Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the easterly line of Main Street and the northerly line of Laurel Street as shown on the plat of the original town, now City of Stillwater, as amended by Myron Shepard's Perfected Plat of the City of Stillwater, dated May 21, 1878; thence North 08 degrees 36 minutes 08 seconds East, assumed bearing, along said easterly line of Main Street 48.00 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel being described; thence South 81 degrees 23 minutes 52 seconds East 18.00 feet; thence North 07 degrees 24 minutes 09 seconds East 577.57 feet; thence North 08 degrees 40 minutes 21 seconds East 331.78 feet; thence northerly 263.23 feet along a tangential curve, concave to the west, having a radius of 2914.74 feet and a central angle of 05 degrees 10 minutes 28 seconds; thence North 38 degrees 28 minutes 46 seconds East, not tangent to said curve, 69.16 feet, more or less, to the easterly line of said Tract 2, Certificate of Title Number 65; thence northerly along said easterly line of Tract 2 to the most northerly corner thereof; thence southerly along the westerly line of said Tract 2 to the point of beginning; which lies westerly of a line run parallel with and distant 18 feet easterly of the westerly line of Tract A hereinbefore described, and southerly of a line run parallel with and distant 447.07 feet northerly of the southerly line of said Tract A. Subject to a right of Way to the Northern Pacific Railway Company, fourteen (14) feet in width, seven (7) feet on each side of the centerline of the spure tack of the Northern Pacific Railway Company, running to the Minnesota State Prison, as now located and constructed and more particularly delineated on the map attached to the Deed of the Northern Pacific Railway Company to the Northwest Thresher Company, dated September 8th, 1902, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds in and for said Washington County, on the 6th Day of November, 1902, in Book 55 of Deeds, Page 267; Subject also to the Standard Oil Company, a corporation of the State of Indiana, its successors or assigns, the right to maintain, use, repair and renew that certain oil pipeline across the South Fifty (50) feet of that part of Lot Nine (9), in Block Seven (7), of Carli and Schulenburg's Addition to Stillwater, lying between the East line of North Main Street extension and the West line of the Northern Pacific Railway Company's right of way. Subject to a right of way to the Northern Pacific Railway Company across that part of said Tract No. 2, lying in front and East of Block Nine (9) and Cherry Street vacated, if extended Easterly, in the Original Town (now City) of Stillwater, for one railway track from the main line of said Railway Company to the property of the Stillwater Manufacturing Company, said right of way being Fourteen (14) feet in width, Seven (7) feet on each side of the center line of said Railway Track, as now located and shown on the Map marked "Exhibit B". Il City of Stillwater Washington County, Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28-236 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ALLOWABLE USES The City Council of the City of Stillwater does ordain: SECTION 1 AMENDMENT Chapter 28, Article III, Division 3, Section 28-236 of the City Code, Allowable Uses in Non -Residential Districts — Institutional, is hereby amended as follows: ALLOWABLE ZONING DISTRICTS USES CA CBD VC BP-C BP- BP -I CRD PA PW PROS HMU NC O FD Libraries, art CUP CUP CUP CUP galleries, theaters for the performing oarts, and other .;-; such cultural facilities c Event Centers CUP CUP CUP CUP u SECTION 2 SUMMARY PUBLICATION. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 412.191, in the case of a lengthy ordinance, a summary may be published. While a copy of the entire ordinance is available without cost at the office of the City Clerk, the following summary is approved by the City Council and shall be published in lieu of publishing the entire ordinance: The Ordinance amendment adds the uses of "Libraries, art galleries, theaters for the performing arts, and other such cultural facilities" and "Event Centers" to be allowed by conditional use permit within the Central Business District (CBD). SECTION 3 EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to law. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater this day of , 2024. CITY OF STILLWATER Ted Kozlowski, Mayor ATTEST: Beth Wolf, City Clerk W 'ice t .n1' _ ii � ''-� - -- ` 1 ; t4Fa+�• �z 7 r II 1� `w R Y� M, ,b w � • Jwa-ter The Birthplace of Minnesota N WE S Site Location 601 Main St N 0 62.5 125 250 Feet DORSEY DORSEY•WHITNEY LLP BRIAN B. BELL Partner; Local Department Head Regulatory Affairs (612)492-6178 FAX (612) 677-3259 bell.brian@dorsey.com June 25, 2024 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Stillwater City Council c/o Tim Gladhill 216 4th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Re: Zoning Text Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Application for 601 Main Street North Dear Council Members: Enclosed please find Manitou Fund's application for a zoning amendment and a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow Manitou Fund to operate Manitou Fund Education and Arts Center (Arts Center) at 601 Main Street North (the Property) previously used by the Marine Area Community School d/b/a River Grove (River Grove or the School) and, prior to that, Only a Dim Image Productions d/b/a The Zephyr Theatre (Zephyr Theatre). Manitou Fund is seeking: (1) a zoning amendment to add "libraries, art galleries, theaters for the performing arts, and other such cultural facilities" as a conditional use within the Central Business District (CBD) and (2) a CUP as a "cultural facility" for its planned Arts Center. The zoning amendment and CUP are both consistent with Stillwater's Comprehensive Plan (Comp. Plan) and are in the public interest. The new Arts Center will enrich the cultural life of the City of Stillwater (City or Stillwater), and the proposed uses of the Property fit with the City's vision for its downtown. I. Background A. Historical Use The Property was originally a train depot and more recently served as home to the Zephyr Theatre. The Property is located along the eastside of North Main Street. There are 51 parking spaces at the Property, four of which are accessible. In 2023, Manitou Fund bought the Property from the Zephyr Theatre to temporarily house River Grove at the Property and eventually host the Arts Center. River Grove's previous landlord had declined to renew the School's lease in the former Wilder Forest in May Township (Forest). To allow River Grove to operate at the Property, Manitou Fund applied for and received an interim use permit (IUP) from the City. After remodeling was complete, River Grove moved to the Property for approximately six months. 50South Sixth Street I Suite 15001 Minneapolis, MN 155402-1498I T 612.340.2600 I F 612.340.2868I dorsey.com 4892-1505-2233\2 DORSEY DORSEY•WMITNEY LLP City of Stillwater June 25, 2024 Page 2 In the interim, Manitou Fund was unexpectedly presented with the opportunity to purchase the Forest. River Grove's long-term plans were always to return its place -based, environmental education to a more natural setting. Manitou Fund's purchase of the Forest gave River Grove the opportunity to return to the School's former location. Accordingly, River Grove vacated the Property sooner than anticipated. B. Proposed Use Manitou Fund is turning its attention to longer -term plans for the Property. Manitou Fund is a nonprofit corporation and private foundation based in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Manitou Fund is proposing that the Property serve as the location for a center for the visual and performing arts. The Arts Center would host arts classes and occasionally serve as a venue for art exhibitions, concerts, dance performances, plays, or other types of performances. As the Arts Center, the Property would have nine multipurpose rooms. These rooms could be used for various purposes; however, Manitou Fund anticipates that they would most typically be used as instructional spaces for visual and performing arts classes. In addition, the Arts Center will have staff office areas, restrooms, a reception area, a food preparation room, and a multi -purpose performance area with seating for up to approximately 130 individuals. Figure 1 generally depicts the layout and furniture plan for the Property. 4892-1505-2233\2 DORSEY JGFiSLY -W"I TNEV LLP City of Stillwater June 25, 2024 Page 3 Figure 1 o 0 ' 0 000 e 11 • .__ __ _• m _ i_�� ♦ • ♦ 1�� � I �ji ��� ion ° E��-- • �rl � 1 1 w 0 {{ `r�jr I'I'lllll'I ��n� ©iI ��� I .: �� r■ I I 1 1 Q�: rss Although there will be nine multipurpose rooms, Manitou Fund does not anticipate having them all used concurrently. As a result, there will generally be significantly fewer students at the Property than was the case during the months when the Property housed the River Grove. Multipurpose rooms could also be used on occasion as temporary gallery spaces to showcase the work of students or local artists. Manitou Fund anticipates that the Arts Center would sometimes simultaneously host multiple classes taking place in different rooms. The Arts Center will be most active weekday evenings, weekends, and weekday daytime hours in the summer months. The specific classes offered will depend on the interest and availability of local artists and teachers as well as demand from students. Manitou Fund will seek to have a variety of educational arts programming aimed at both adults and children. Manitou Fund plans to use the performance arts space to host shows by performing artists and arts organizations. Such performances will typically be scheduled for evenings, 4892-1505-2233\2 DORSEY DORSEY•WMITNEY LLP City of Stillwater June 25, 2024 Page 4 though some matinee shows are possible, particularly on weekend days. The precise frequency of such performances will depend on the interest from performance artists and arts groups, and time of year. The performances hosted at the venue could include recitals showcasing the progress of students who take classes at the Art Center. The Arts Center may have its own on -site staff who would work out of the office space depicted in Figure 1 above. Manitou Fund also plans on using the Property to host both fundraising events and receptions related to performances or visual arts gallery shows at the Arts Center. The Property's own parking lot should be sufficient for persons visiting the Art Center most of the time. There may, however, be occasions when visitors to the Art Center would also need to park elsewhere, such as in the City's existing public parking lots. Offsite parking would be most likely to occur in connection with performance events. It should be noted that the impact of such performances would be similar to that of the Zephyr Theatre, which successfully occupied for the same Property until 2023. C. Current Zoning The Property is along North Main Street on the farthest northern edge of the CBD. See Figure 2. Within the CBD, allowed uses include "Schools and studios for arts and crafts, photography, music, dance." City of Stillwater, Minn., Code of Ordinances, § 28-236. Although that permission encompasses many of the uses planned for the Arts Center, Manitou Fund seeks to clarify that performances and exhibitions are appropriate at the Arts Center. "Libraries, art galleries, theaters for the performing arts, and other such cultural facilities" are not currently a permitted or conditional use in CBD. Id. The Arts Center will undoubtedly be a "cultural facility" and will on occasion serve as a theater or art gallery. The Property is also within the Downtown Design Review District. Design review is not implicated because Manitou Fund is proposing no new construction or alterations to existing structures as part of this Application. Code of Ordinances § 28-300(3). Manitou Fund, however, encloses the most recent building and site plans for informational purposes. 4892-1505-2233\2 DORSEY JGFiSLY -W"I TNEV LLP City of Stillwater June 25, 2024 Page 5 Figure 2 CBD: Central Business District RB: Two -Family O The Property Res dential After consulting with City staff, Manitou Fund determined to seek an amendment to the zoning code to allow "Libraries, art galleries, theaters for the performing arts, and other such cultural facilities" as a conditional use in the CBD and simultaneously apply for the CUP. This proposed amendment to the zoning code and CUP are consistent with the City's Comp. Plan. The Comp. Plan's Future Land Use Plan designates the Property as Downtown Mixed Use. Stillwater, Minn., 2040 Comprehensive Plan, fig. 2.11. The Downtown Mixed Use designation allows for commercial and residential land uses. Id. at 2-23. II. Discussion The City should approve the zoning amendment because it is consistent with the public interest and furthers the Comp. Plan's goals of making downtown a center for arts and entertainment. The City should also grant the CUP because the Property can accommodate the Arts Center without negatively impacting neighboring properties. 4892-1505-2233\2 DORSEY DORSEY•WMITNEY LLP City of Stillwater June 25, 2024 Page 6 A. Approving the Zoning Amendment Is Consistent with the Comp. Plan and Public Interest. The City has already resolved to support downtown as a destination for arts and culture in its Comp Plan. Changing the zoning to allow for "libraries, art galleries, theaters for the performing arts, and other such cultural facilities" would make the zoning code consistent with the zoning Comp. Plan. Stillwater's downtown is discussed in Chapter 6 of the Comp. Plan. Notably, the Comp. Plan indicates that arts and culture have an important role to play in downtown Stillwater. One of the Comp. Plan value statements for downtown states: The arts are valued by the community. Downtown plays a significant role in the regional arts and culture scene. Both residents and visitors have abundant opportunities to engage with the arts, whether independently viewing a temporary or permanent artwork in the public landscape, participating in an arts activity, or attending a theater or music performance. Consistent with that value statement, the Comp. Plan also states that the City will, among other things, "[s]upport Downtown as a regional destination for arts and cultural activities." As the quoted passages demonstrate, the Comp. Plan anticipates that downtown will not just host arts education —as is already allowed in the CBD—but also serve as a home for arts performances and shows. Manitou Fund's proposed amendment would change the table in Section 28-236 of the Code of Ordinances so that "CUP" is inserted into the "CBD" column in the row labeled "Libraries, art galleries, theaters for the performing arts, and other such cultural facilities." See Figure 3. This change would allow for the possibility of arts facilities but give the City the discretion to consider appropriate conditions for such uses. 4892-1505-2233\2 DORSEY DORSEY•WMITNEY LLP City of Stillwater June 25, 2024 Page 7 Figure 3 (Code of Ordinances § 28-236) Allowable Zoning Districts Uses CA CBD VC BP- BP- BP- CRD PA PWFD PROS HMU NC C O 1 Libraries, CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP art galleries, theaters for the performing arts, and other such cultural facilities The uses that the change would allow as a conditional use are similar to uses already allowed by within the CBD. Currently, commercial recreational uses, commercial recreational entertainment, and indoor commercial recreation are all conditional uses in the CBD. Those uses involve persons coming to a property to view or participate in an activity, perhaps as an audience member, and are thus quite similar to the impacts of art galleries, theaters, and cultural facilities. Indeed the Zephyr Theatre operated as a conditional use under the commercial recreational entertainment for years. B. The City Should Grant the CUP. Approving a CUP requires the City Council to find: (1) the use conforms to the requirements and the intent of the zoning code, the Comp. Plan, relevant area plans, and other lawful regulations; (2) "additional conditions necessary for the public interest have been imposed"; (3) the use "will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community." Code of Ordinances § 28-81(4). The CUP application satisfies all these requirements for issuance of a CUP: Granting the CUP is consistent with the City's zoning code and Comp Plan. Manitou Fund is willing to accept reasonable conditions on the CUP to further the public interest. And the Arts Center will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare. For these reasons, the City should grant the CUP. The CUP Is Consistent with Zoning Regulations and the Comp. Plan. Granting a CUP for the proposed Arts Center would be consistent with both the past use of the Property and the City's own plans for the area. If the City grants the zoning amendment, "theaters for the performing arts, and other such cultural facilities" will be a conditional use in the CBD. Accordingly, granting the CUP would be consistent with the Zoning Code. The CUP is also consistent with the Comp Plan. As noted, the Comp Plan states the City will "Support 4892-1505-2233\2 DORSEY JGFiSLY -W"I TNEV LLP City of Stillwater June 25, 2024 Page 8 Downtown as a regional destination for arts and cultural activities." Comp. Plan at 6-55. The Arts Center furthers this goal by providing classes and performances for visual and performing arts. 2. Manitou Fund Is Willing to Accept Reasonable Conditions on the CUP. The CUP also serves the public interest. The City will benefit from the proposed Art Center. Adults and children from Stillwater and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to enrich their lives by studying the visual or performing arts, local artists and art teachers will have additional space in which to teach and perform, and year-round operation of the Art Center could increase visits to downtown during the otherwise relatively sparse winter months. For example, holiday-themed performances during December could bring visitors. Nevertheless, Manitou Fund is willing to accept reasonable conditions on the CUP as necessary for the public interest. For example, those conditions could include limits on hours of operation, prohibitions on unreasonably disturbing the peaceful enjoyment of adjacent properties and limiting the number of vehicles parked at the Property to the number of stripped spaces. Manitou Fund looks forward to discussing reasonable conditions with City staff, the Planning Commission, and the City Council. 3. The Arts Center Will Not Constitute a Nuisance. The Property successfully served as the home of the Zephyr Theatre for many years successfully hosting many plays and other programs. When the Arts Center hosts future performances or art exhibitions the traffic and parking patterns should be similar. The neighborhood has developed around the impacts of hosting performances, and the combination of the Property's own parking lots and municipal lots should be sufficient. During River Grove's tenancy, the Property was a place of employment for teachers, a school for children, and was visited by parents and guardians, particularly during the beginning and ending of the school day. In its capacity as a venue for arts education, the Art Center should have more modest impacts on traffic and parking than the School. Traffic to and from the Art Center will generally be more spread out based on the start and end times for individual classes and the number of students in the building at any one time should be less than was the case for the relevant portion of this prior school year. III. Conclusion Manitou Fund is excited to offer the new Arts Center as an amenity to Stillwater and the east metro. Both Stillwater and Manitou Fund appreciate the value of having residents engage with the arts, and the Arts Center will be an important venue for such engagement. Please do 4892-1505-2233\2 DORSEY DORSEV , WHITNEV LLP City of Stillwater June 25, 2024 Page 9 not hesitate to contact me with any questions regarding Manitou Fund's application or the proposed Arts Center. Sincerely, DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP Brian B. Bell Partner; Local Department Head Regulatory Affairs :: , cc: Stillwater Planning Commission Tim Gladhill, City Planner Oliver Din, Manitou Fund 4892-1505-2233\2 Zephyr Theatre 601 Main Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 •I mw� �� — .-...wY�►, 1111I 1t t1i/1\I1�\I1•III1 Architecture and Interiors MSRDesign 510 Marquette Avenue South, Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55402 1 612.375.0336 ow - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION PLANNING REVIEW SUBMITTAL APRIL 26,2023 ✓'ter �, - t ` "z A 00, - 011L// E 1 20 558 SF 28 MECHANICAL / STORAGE E 1300 103 SF 1 MECHANICAL / STORAGE E 1300 32 SF 1 THIS SPACE WILL BE USED FOR SCHOOL GATHERINGS EXISTING STAIR TO 303.1.3 AN ASSEMBLY SPACE MECHANICAL / KITCHEN STORAGE REMAIN 36" WIDE USE FOR THE PURPOSE THAT IS NO RATED ENCLOSURE ASSOCIATED WITH E E 200 OCCUPANCY IS NOT 159 SF mil PER SECTION 1011.2 CONSIDERED A SEPARATE TABLES AND 1CHAIRS TABLES AND EXCEPTION 1 - 36" IS OCCUPANCY. CHAIRS ALLOWED FOR UNDER 50 DN- E 15 E 15 PEOPLE 104 SF 246 SF 100' - 0,-` ��� 7 ldfL-r- ' 17 777 NEW VERTICAL LIF _ LEVEL 1 EGRESS PLAN G051 1/16" = 1'-0" OCCUPANCY THIS AREA: 42 CLASSROOM OCCUPANCY LESS THAN 50 - ONE MEANS OF EGRESS E 20 FROM NORTH SIDE OF 97 SF SECOND FLOOR 5 MECHANICAL STORAGE E 300 220 SF E 20 98 SF 5 ONLY ONE REQUIRED EGRESS NEEDED. COMMON PATH LIMIT IS NOT APPLICABLE OPEN TO BELOW i MECHANICAL / MECHANICAL / MECHANICA / STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE E 300 E 300 E 300 NEW VERTICAL LIFT 26 SF 39 SF 34 SF 1 1 1 TABLES AND CLASSROOM CHAIRS E 20 E 15 464 SF 46 SF 24 4 2 LEVEL 2 EGRESS PLAN G051 1/16" = 1'-0" r` M M 3 LEVEL 1 BUILDING AREA PLAN G051 1 /32" = 1'-0" 4 LEVEL 2 BUILDING AREA PLAN G051 1 /32" = 1'-0" E) STAI 10 L ❑ ���� MENS ROOM WOMF,IILS MOM UF JAN 18 E 20 441 SF 23 EXIT DOOR EXIST REQUIRED PROVIDED 91.00" OCCUPANTS THRU MINIMUM REQUIRED 32" OCCUPANT LOAD X. 15 NEW STAIR TO LVL 1 - - _ EGRESS THROUGH 1ST FLOOR EXIT DOOR EXIST REQUIRED PROVIDED 67.00" OCCUPANTS THRU PATH "C" MINIMUM REQUIRED 32" OCCUPANT LOAD X. 15 E 20 E 20 E 20 422 SF 433 SF 427 SF 22 22 22 EXIT SEPARATION PROVIDED 119' - 10 3/4" EXIT SEPARATION DIAGONAL 173' - 6 7/8" MIN REQ'D 57' - 10 1/4" "DIAGONAL DIMENSION MECHANICAL / STORAGE E 300 128 SF 1 BUSINESS AREA E 1150 182 SF 2 7 / PATH "C" %IS1rffblI ,�Mm=y- ri% ni m", 50,0 111=1111� CLASSROOM CLASSROOM E 20 E 20 283 SF 290 SF 15 15 v o \ O N co co LEVEL 1 7,664 SF ^^^'T'^"'^' "^^^E PROVIDED 579 A) i 179 SF 2 E 1 20 322 SF 17 EXIT SEPARATION PROVIDED 69' - 9 7/8" EXIT SEPARATION DIAGONAL 95' - 1 3/4" MIN REQ'D 31' - 8 5/8" �rK�.�r �K.�rr ►�.���►,la►��yc.�.v BUILDING AREA NAME AREA LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1 7,664 SF LEVEL 2 7,664 SF LEVEL 2 6,815 SF TOTAL BUILDING AREA 6,815 SF 14,479 SF ra EXIT ACCESS PATH DISTANCE PATH NAME LENGTH PATH "A" 74' - 9" 74' - 9" PATH "B" 132' - 5" 132' - 5" PATH "C" 152' - 3" 152' - 3" OCCUPANT LOAD SUMMARY PER LEVEL OCCUPANCY TYPE FUNCTION OF SPACE OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR AREA OCCUPANT LOAD 1 PER LEVEL 1 E TABLES AND CHAIRS 15 NET 1,111SF 0 E CLASSROOM 20 NET 3,538 SF 159 E KITCHEN 200 GROSS 159 SF 1 E MECHANICAL / STORAGE 300 GROSS 211 SF 3 5,020 SF 163 LEVEL 2 E TABLES AND CHAIRS 15 NET 46 SF 4 E CLASSROOM 20 NET 1,862 SF 97 E BUSINESS AREA 150 GROSS 360 SF 2 E MECHANICAL / STORAGE 300 GROSS 600 SF 6 2,868 SF 109 GRAND TOTAL 7,888 SF 272 REQUIRED PLUMBING FIXTURES OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT WATER CLOSETS LAVATORIES DRINKING TYPE CLASSIFICATION LOAD MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE FOUNTAINS LEVEL 1 E JASSEMBLY 1 71 0.28 0.55 0.181 0.181 0.14 E EDUCATIONAL 1 92 0.92 0.92 0.921 0.921 0.92 163 1.20 1.47 1.10 1.10 1.06 LEVEL 2 E JASSEMBLY 1 29 0.12 0.22 0.071 0.07 0.06 E EDUCATIONAL 1 80 0.80 0.80 0.801 0.80 0.80 109 0.92 1.02 0.87 0.87 0.86 GRAND TOTAL 272 2.12 2.49 1.97 1.97 1.92 PROVIDED PLUMBING FIXTURES WATER CLOSETS LAVATORIES DRINKING LEVEL MALE I FEMALE UNISEX MALE FEMALE UNISEX FOUNTAINS LEVEL 1 31 3 0 3 3 0 1 LEVEL 2 01 0 2 0 0 2 1 TOTAL 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 PER TABLE 1017.2 EXIT TRAVEL DISTANCE IS UP TO 250 FT WITH APPROVED AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (PROVIDED) TABLE 1006.3.3(2) MAXIMUM COMMON PATH OF EGRESS IS 75 FT FOR STORIES WITH ONE EXIT (PATH A NEEDS TO MEET THIS) PARKING SPACES: 52 TOTAL ADA SPACES: 3 OF THE TOTAL BUILDING CODE SYMBOLS KEY FE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AIIL DESIGNATED EXIT r ® ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS v ACCESSIBLE COMPONENT EGRESS TRAVEL PATH - - - - - - - - COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL PATH - - - - - - DIAGONAL / EXIT SEPARATION LINE - REQUIRED - - - - - - - - - - - DIAGONAL / EXIT SEPARATION LINE - PROVIDED FUNCTION OF SPACE OCCUPANCY TYPE LEGEND OCCUPANCY OCC. LOAD TYPE FACTOR SQUARE FEET # OF OCCUPANTS A-1 A-2 EXIT DOOR NUMBER A A-3 B REQUIRED WIDTH IN INCHES PROVIDED WIDTH IN INCHES NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS THROUGH FACTOR THAT IS USED TO DETERMINE REQ'D WIDTH E M STAIR NUMBER REQUIRED WIDTH IN INCHES PROVIDED WIDTH IN INCHES NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS THROUGH S-1 S-2 STAIRS SERVE WHICH LEVELS FACTOR THAT IS USED TO DETERMINE REQ'D WIDTH LOT INFORMATION SITE ADDRESS:601 MAIN ST N, STILLWATER, MN 55082 PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN): 2803020110035 LOT: 53,987 SF (1.239 ACRES) ZONING INFORMATION ZONING DISTRICT NAME: CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) DISTRICT OVERLAYS: DOWNTOWN STILLWATER DESIGN REVIEW DISTRICT / HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REVIEW DISTRICT OVERLAYS: NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY HAS A: • SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR CONVERTING THE OLD TRAIN STATION INTO A THEATER • SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 125 SEAT RESTAURANT AND A VARIANCE TO PARKING PARKING (SEC. 31-510 - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING): FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, 3 SPACES ARE REQUIRED PER CLASSROOM 13 PLANNED CLASSROOMS = 39 REQUIRED PARKING SPACES. FOR THEATER, 1 SPACE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH THREE SEATS FOR THE FIRST 350 SEATS. 125 PLANNED SEATS = 42 REQUIRED PARKING SPACES. THE THEATER AND THE SCHOOL WILL NEVER BE OCCUPYING THE BUILDING AT THE SAME TIME DURING THE DAY. 53 SPACES ARE CURRENTLY PROVIDED ON SITE. BUILDING SETBACKS FOR THE CBD ZONE: FRONT: 15 FEET (SOUTH FACE) REAR: 20 FEET (NORTH FACE) SIDE: 20 FEET TOTAL OF BOTH SIDES (10 FEET/10 FEET; OR 0 TO 20 FEET ON EITHER SIDE) (EAST/WEST) CODE NARRATIVE: EXISTING BUILDING IS A THEATRE / RESTAURANT. OCCUPANCY IS CHANGING TO A CHARTER SCHOOL (EDUCATION OCCUPANCY). EXISTING STRUCTURE IS WOOD CONSTRUCTION. TWO STORY THEATER SPACE SEPARATES NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF THE BUILDING. EACH SIDE HAS AN EXISTING STAIR THAT IS NOT ENCLOSED IN A RATED SHAFT AND IS OPEN AIR. NORTH SIDE IS 36" - SOUTH SIDE IS 42". EXTERIOR RENOVATION WILL BE MINIMAL. ADDITION OF WINDOWS ON THE NORTH AND NORTHEAST WALLS. ADDITIONAL SKYLIGHTS ON THE ROOF. MECHANICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WILL BE UPGRADED. ELECTRICAL WILL BE UPGRADED. BOTH TWO STORY SPACES WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A VERTICAL LIFT. AN ADDITIONAL LIFT WILL BE NEEDED ON THE SOUTH SECOND STORY SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE THE ELEVATION CHANGE ON THAT LEVEL. BELOW IS A PRELIMINARY CODE ANALYSIS WITH SECTIONS CALLED OUT THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO OUR PROJECT. PER IEBC - MEANS OF HAZARD IS THE SAME FROM A TO E. 712.1.9 ALLOWS ALL STAIR OPENINGS, WINDOW OPENINGS ON SECOND FLOOR AND STAIRS TO BE NON RATED. PER 801.3 - CEILING HEIGHTS CAN BE 7'-0" (IEBC) 7'-6" (IBC) IEBC: 802.2.1 GROUP E OCCUPANCY - THE ENCLOSURE SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED FOR VERTICAL OPENINGS NOT EXCEEDING THREE STORIES IF PROTECTED BY AN APPROVED AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. BUILDING CODE SUMMARY APPLICABLE CODES 2020 MN Building Code (2018 International Building Code per MN Rules Ch.1305) 2020 MN Energy Code (2018 International Energy Conservation Code per MN Rules Ch.1323) 2020 MN Residential Code (2018 International Residential code per MN Rules Ch.1309) 2020 MN Conservation Code for Existing Buildings (2018 IEBC per MN Rules Ch.1311) 2020 MN Accessibility Code (2018 IBC Ch.11 and ICC/ANSI Al 17.1-2009 per MN Rules Ch.1341) - 2020 MN Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code (2018 IMC and 2018 IFGC per MN Rules Ch.1346) 2015 MN Plumbing Code (2012 Uniform Plumbing Code per MN Rules Ch.4714) 2020 MN Fire Code (2018 International Fire Code per MN Rules Ch.7511) MN Electrical Code (2020 National Electrical Code without amendment) PROPOSED BUILDING SUMMARY *Consider New vs Existing Building* Type of Construction Type VB Automatic Sprinkler System Provided Building Height 2 stories; 35 feet Building Area See "BUILDING AREA" Schedule USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION (Chapter 3) Educational Use (Section 305) E SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASE ON USE AND OCCUPANCY (Chapter 4) Storm Shelter (Section 423) NA IEBC does not require a storm shelter for change of occupancy in an existing building GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREA (Chapter 5) Building Height - Allowable (Section 504) - Height limitations for <occupancy type> (Table 504.3) 60 feet Story limitations for <occupancy type> (Table 504.4) 2 stories Building Area - Allowable (Section 506) - Area limitation for <occupancy> (Table 506.2) 28,500 sf TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION (Chapter 6) Fire -Resistance Rating Requirements for Building Elements (Table 601) Structural frame 0 HRS Bearing walls (Exterior) 0 HRS Bearing walls (Interior) 0 HRS Nonbearing walls and partitions (Exterior) 0 HRS Nonbearing walls and partitions (Interior) 0 HRS Floor construction (Including supporting beams and joists) 0 HRS Roof construction (Including supporting beams and joists) 0 HR Fire -Resistance Rating Requirements for Exterior Walls (Table 602) * What is your fire separation distance? Review table 602* 0 HR FIRE -RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION (Chapter 7) Maximum Area of Exterior Wall Openings (Table 705.8) Fire separation distance over 30 feet Degree of Opening Protection Unprotected, Nonsprinklered allowable No Limit Vertical Opening Protection (Section 712) Two-story Openings (Section 712.1.9) Unenclosed Stairs and Ramps (Section 712.1.12) Shaft Enclosures (Section 713) NA MEANS OF EGRESS (Chapter 10) Occupant Load (Section 1004) - See Code Plans for Occupant Loads for each story and space Egress Width (Section 1005.3) Capacity Factor with Automatic Sprinkler System and an Emergency voice/alarm communication system Stairways (Section 1005.3.1, Exception) 0.2 inch per occupant Other egress components (Section 1005.3.2, Exception) 0.15 inch per occupant Number of Exits and Exit Access Doorways (Section 1006) Egress from spaces and Common Path of Egress Travel (Section 1006.2 and Table 1006.2.1) Provide not less than 2 exits from spaces where the occupant load exceeds: - Group A, B, E, F, M Occupancies 49 occupants Provide not less than 2 exits from spaces where common path of egress travel exceeds: - Group A, E, M Occupancies with or without Automatic Sprinkler System 75 feet Egress from stories or occupied roofs (Section 1006.3) Provide not less than 2 exits from all stories except where the occupant load does not exceed: Group A, B, E, F, M Occupancies on First story or Basement 49 occupants Group S Occupancies on First story or Basement 29 occupants Group B, F, M, S Occupancies on Second story 29 occupants Group R-2 Occupancies up to and including Third story 4 dwelling units Provide not less than 2 exits from all stories except where common path of egress travel does not exceed: - Group A, B, E, F, M, S Occupancies on First story or Basement 75 feet Common Path of Egress Travel (Section 1006.2.1 and table 1006.2.1) Common path of egress travel shall not exceed the following distances: SEE TABLE - Typical Occupancies with Automatic sprinkler system 75 feet Exit or Exit Access Doorway Arrangement (Section 1007.1.1) Where multiple doorways are required, not less than 2 shall be located as follows: - Exception 2: Separation Distance along diagonal with Automatic Sprinkler System 1/3 of diagonal Accessible Means of Egress (Section 1009.1) Provide Accessible Means of Egress as follows: - Not less than 1 from all accessible spaces Provided for north second story space and first level Not less than 2 from any accessible space requiring multiple exits per 1006.2 or 1006.3 Provided or N/A Exception 1: Not required in alterations to existing buildings Applicable to south second story Stairways used as part of an Accessible Means of Egress (Section 1009.3) Delete if N/A Clear width between handrails 48 inches - Exception 2: Not required where Automatic Sprinkler System is provided Delete if N/A Stairways used as part of egress Miniumum width between stringers 44 inches - Exception 1: Stairways serving an occupant load of less than 50 shall have a width of not less than 36 inches Exit Access Travel Distance (Section 1017) Exit access travel distance shall not exceed the following values (Table 1017.2): Group A, E, F-1, M, R, S-1 Occupancies with Automatic Sprinkler System 250 feet Corridors (Section 1020) Corridor Fire -Resistance Rating (Table 1020.1) NA - Group A, B, E, F, M, S Occupancies with Automatic Sprinkler System or serving 30 or less occupants 0 HRS Minimum Corridor Width (Table 1020.2) All occupancies unless noted below: 44 inches Access to mechanical, plumbing, or electrical equipment: 24 inches Spaces with occupant load less than 50: 36 inches Dead ends in Corridors shall not exceed the following length (Section 1020.4): 20 feet ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS (Chapter 30) Elevator Lobby and Hoistway Opening Protection (Section 3006) Neither Required with shaft enclosure connecting 3 stories or less. 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FOOTING 95' - 0" Architecture and Interiors MSRDesign 510 Marquette Avenue South, Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55402 1 612.375.0336 Structural Engineer MEYER BORGMAN JOHNSON 510 Marquette Ave South #900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 1 612-604-3644 MEP Engineering VICTUS ENGINEERING 2327 Wycliff St Suite 230 St. Paul, MN 55114 612-859-8299 GENERAL CONTRACTOR MARKET & JOHNSON 1950 Curve Crest Blvd Stillwater, MN 55082 1 651-340-6146 L N s z� W Z L ���^^ >* vJ M o M N CL O 5 ` N ` J (D N O �C/) 4- 0 I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Architect under the Laws of the State of Minnesota. Signature_ Print Name Date License No PLANNING REVIEW SUBMITTAL ISSUE / REVISION Mark Date Description 4/26/2023 PLANNING REVIEW SUBMITTAL �/��r/I' Drawing 2023 Copyright Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd. 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MAI 130-11" ROOF LEA - 120' - 0" ADDITIO LEVEL- 2 114' �L 2 LCVC 111' - 0 3/4 �N§�LF'OVO'TLI10G � OjT- 95' 0' 2 EXISTI A202 4 EXISTING + NEW - TRAIL SIDE A202 MSRDesign 510 Marquette Avenue South, Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55402 1 612.375.0336 Structural Engineer MEYER BORGMAN JOHNSON 510 Marquette Ave South #900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 1 612-604-3644 MEP Engineering VICTUS ENGINEERING 2327 Wycliff St Suite 230 St. Paul, MN 55114 1 612-859-8299 GENERAL CONTRACTOR MARKET & JOHNSON 1950 Curve Crest Blvd Stillwater, MN 55082 1 651-340-6146 4) L N 00 s zLO LO �Z L 4-0 �U C O 0 co N O }/ N O � N - (0 U) a 0 I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Architect under the Laws of the State of Minnesota. Signature Print Name Date License No PLANNING REVIEW SUBMITTAL ISSUE / REVISION Mark Date Description 4/26/2023 PLANNING REVIEW SUBMITTAL Drawing 2023 Copyright Meyer, Scherer & Rockcaslle, Ltd. EXTERIOR 3D A202 EAST ELEVATION rJ�MAIN STREET) A202 NTS WEST ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION 6(TRAIL SIDE) 7 (PARKING SIDE) A202 NTS A202 NTS S SOUTH ELEVATION A202 NTS illwater THE B I R T H P L A C E OF MINNESOTA DATE: July 24, 2024 TO: Honorable Chair and Planning Commissioners FROM: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Planning Commission Work Plan DISCUSSION Over the past several months, the Planning Commission has been developing a Work Plan/Strategic Plan to guide its proactive policy work. The plan is now ready for consideration for approval. Purpose/Mission Vision Strategies Why does the Commission In the next 10-20 years... How do we get from exist today? • Where do we want to Purpose to Vision? be? • What do we want to look like? • How will we know if we were successful? To help ensure alignment, Staff offers the attached comparison matrix. ACTION Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt the Planning Commission Work Plan. �l water - THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA Below is a snapshot (DRAFT) of the status of the various work plans supported by the Community Development Department. Downtown Parking Commission Heritage Preservation Commission Planning Commission Purpose/Mission The Downtown Parking Commission The Heritage Preservation Commission Through diligent oversight of the ensures a financially stable Downtown ensures the preservation, protection, Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Parking System that balances the needs perpetuation and use of areas, lands, and listening to the voice of the of a wide spectrum of stakeholders. The places, buildings, structures, districts or community, we commit to maintaining a Commission strives to be flexible and other objects having a special historical, safe, healthy, and vibrant community for consistent in providing safe and community or aesthetic interest or value everyone. accessible amenities. and is required in the interest of the health, prosperity, safety and welfare of the community. Vision The Downtown Parking Commission The Planning Commission envisions a supports Stillwater's identity as a community that focuses on housing premier community to live and visit by Currently Under Development needs, employment opportunities, and a providing clean, safe, accessible, and diverse community. We support historic innovative parking solutions. preservation, economic growth, and environmental sustainabilit . Additional Core Values Diversity and Inclusion on City Commissions Strategies 0 Self -Sustaining Financial Model Safeguard the City's heritage by First Tier (Core Strategies) • Improve Communication and preserving sites and structures o Housing Development Perception of Commission that reflect elements of the Strategy • Improve Parking Availability, City's cultural, social, economic, o Environmental and Accessibility, and Quality (well- political, visual or architectural Historical Preservation marked, well -lit) history; Strategy • Streamline Operations • Protect and enhance the City's o Enhanced Partnerships appeal and attraction to and Collaboration residents, visitors and tourists Second Tier (Secondary Focus) and serve as a support and o Riverfront Improvement stimulus to business and Strategies industry; o Sustainable • Enhance the visual and Development Initiatives aesthetic character, diversity o Economic Growth and interest of the City; Strategy • Third Tier (Supportive Elements • Foster civic pride in the beauty and notable accomplishments of the past; and • Promote preservation and continued use of historic sites and structures for the education and general welfare of the City's residents. o Public Engagement and Communication o Historic Site Integration o Economic Development Authority Actions/Tactics Create a Master Sign Plan 0 Murals/Graphic Design Signs 0 Zoning Code Optimization • Install Additional Signage (2024 Comprehensive Zoning 0 Comprehensive Plan Evaluation • Leverage New Permit Module Code Update) for Communication with Permit 0 Mobile Food Units/Food Trucks Holders (complete) • Increase Enforcement Cadence 0 Downtown Lighting, Decor, and with Existing Resources Other Fagade Improvements • Analyze Effectiveness of Recent (completed byway of update) Changes 0 Accessory Dwelling Unit Review • Increase Enforcement Process (completed by way of Resources Recodification Process — no • Conduct a Feasibility Study for changes to review process) Ramp #2 a Design Review Process • Improve Daily Management and (improved by way of better Pre - Operations Application Concept Review Process) • Design Guideline Navigation Improvement (Choose Your Own Adventure) • Building Demolition Requirements outside of Design Review Districts and Located in Area Plans (Comprehensive Plan) • Local Designation Program • Dutchtown Neighborhood Local Designation District • Capitalize on Grant Opportunities (SHPO CLG, MNHS, etc. Planning Commission Work Plan Purpose Through diligent oversight of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code and listening to the voice of the community, we commit to maintaining a safe, healthy, and vibrant community for everyone. Vicinn The Planning Commission envisions a community that focuses on housing needs, employment opportunities, and a diverse community. We support historic preservation, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. Additional Core Values (added to City Council's Strategic Plan Core Values) • Diversity and Inclusion on City Commissions The Planning Commission describes this value as follows. 1. Diversity and Inclusion in City Commissions: Implement strategies to monitor, promote, and increase diversity within city commissions, potentially collaborating with the Human Rights Commission and/or City Council to achieve these objectives. For informational purposes, the following Core Values are included in the City Council's Strategic Plan. • Respect • Integrity • Trust • Quality • Competence Strategies 1. First Tier (Core Strategies) a. Housing Development Strategy b. Environmental and Historical Preservation Strategy c. Enhanced Partnerships and Collaboration 2. Second Tier (Secondary Focus) a. Riverfront Improvement Strategies b. Sustainable Development Initiatives c. Economic Growth Strategy 3. Third Tier (Supportive Elements) a. Public Engagement and Communication b. Historic Site Integration c. Economic Development Authority Below is a more detailed description of each strategy. 1. Housing Development Strategy: Enhance housing density through supportive regulations, develop shovel -ready sites for immediate construction, and establish robust financial structures to encourage development. Include the creation of an advisory group to assist the Council and Economic Development Authority (EDA) in decision -making. 2. Environmental and Historical Preservation Strategy: Promote environmental sustainability by integrating green practices with the preservation of historical sites, aiming to protect both natural and cultural heritage. 3. Enhanced Partnerships and Collaboration: Develop stronger multi -jurisdictional partnerships and collaborative initiatives to harness regional strengths and resources for community projects. 4. Riverfront Improvement Strategy: Execute the approved riverfront enhancement plans, which have secured funding through State Bonding Bills, to improve the riverfront areas' public access and aesthetic appeal. 5. Sustainable Development Initiatives: Launch initiatives that focus on sustainable development, emphasizing renewable energy usage and eco-friendly building practices to future -proof the city's growth. 6. Economic Growth Strategy: Propel industrial growth and enhance neighborhood commercial areas to boost local economic vitality and create job opportunities. 7. Public Engagement and Communication: Enhance public engagement and communication strategies to ensure community members are well-informed and actively involved in development plans and city projects. 8. Historic Site Integration: Integrate economic development with historic preservation, ensuring that growth initiatives respect and highlight the city's historical assets. 9. Economic Development Authority (EDA) Collaboration: Foster closer collaboration between the EDA and advisory groups to ensure alignment of economic development efforts with broader city strategies. 2024 -2025 Prioritv Tactics • Zoning Code Optimization • Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Below is a more detailed description of these tactics. 1. Zoning Code Optimization: Revise zoning codes to streamline procedures, reduce redundancy, and facilitate smoother development processes, making compliance more straightforward for developers. 2. Comprehensive Planning: Systematically review the Comprehensive Plan by integrating detailed chapter discussions into each Commission meeting, thereby embedding these insights into the strategic planning process without isolating them as a separate agenda item. Purpose — Raw Data • Voice of Community • Consistency • Safety • Ask Questions • Legal Requirements • Approvals and Recommendations on Applications • Comprehensive Plan Implementation • Vision & Community Development • Public Comment • Recommend Policy Decisions • Recommend Comprehensive Plan Guidance to City Council • Review Land Use Permits • Communicate Vision to Public • Guide Established Vision • Guidance on "Grey Areas" • Question Status Quo • High -Level Focus • Diversity • Represent Whole Community • Clarity & Reasonable • Amplifying Existing Assets/Strengths • "Reputable" Decision making • River/Downtown • Buildings Stay Up • Advise Council & Staff • Assist in Historic Preservation • Land Use Regulation Execution • Listen to Community • Create & Preserve Community Standards • Comprehensive Plan • Square Peg Round Hole • Citizens don't sue us • Diverse views/approach • Community Voice • Review/Recommend • Direct Development fidb��) s vu�,?C)C,e� C 7/e"51 14 Sy°7i Ler�� Cce1P 1�.<�.s b Couu7y T s s L gssrst y LA,I ✓ss Pl� C_,—a , 1%; 5qu,,< ft t)WOLSE \I IEWV CoakILA �61( �N Vision — Raw Data • Preservation + Growth • Utilize all perspectives • Vision is Evolving • Housing for All • Healthy balance between old and new • Preservation options make sense • Watershed still works • Existing affordable options are preserved • Diversity • Understandable process • Diversity Residents/Community • Accessible Services • Positive Experience • Engagement • Environmental Sustainability • Historic Preservation • Housing Mix • Economic Sustainability • Consistency + Fairness • Preservation of Natural Spaces • Transparency • Consistency in Administration • Housing Diversity • Proactive Action • Creative over Status Quo Solutions • Increase Diverse Public Outreach and Engagement • Differentiate (Brand) • Revise/Achieve Brand • Vibrant Economy • Varied Housing Options • Livable for Whole Community • Preserve the essence of Stillwater • Evolve • Sustainable • Diverse and Available Community • Community People want to live in ill �w�vi49 .Q'�r Qre;-44j0 W r5W ' OT TpJ5 fmAp s ARM �y� Wok VkS1oN (,f�) � &vlw a A! �s�� m .50 ry p roR %NSIS� 1 a sl Nr}l M''4"'% . !� rv% Solace YuF�lx o.�• ,aa pnnMaNhj/ IN You and a guest are invited to the City of Stillwater Annual Boards and Commissions Picnic Social Hour at 5 pm Picnic at 5:30 pm Pioneer Park 515 North 2ND Street Stillwater, MN Please RSVP by August 8th to stillwatera stillwatermn. gov or call 651-430-8800 4 k