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CITY OF STILLWATER
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008
The City of Stillwater Planning Commission will meet on Monday, December 8, 2008, at 7 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at Stillwater City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street. City of Stillwater Planning
Commission regular meetings are held at 7 p.m on the second Monday of each month. All City
Planning Commission meetings are open to the public.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 10, 2008 AND NOVEMBER 19, 2008 MINUTES
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS. Public Hearings are held during the Planning Commission's regular
meetings. The Chairperson opens the hearing and will ask City Staff to provide background on the
proposed item. After the staff presentation, the Chairperson will then ask for comments from the
applicant on the proposed item. The Chairperson will then ask if there is anyone present who
wishes to speak for or against the proposed item. The Chairperson may require a time limit on the
number of minutes each member of the public may speak, normally five minutes. Members of the
public who wish to speak will be requested to step forward to the podium and must state their
name and address. At the conclusion of all public testimony the Commission will close the public
hearing and will deliberate and take action on the proposed item.
Case No. 08-49. A Zoning Text Amendment to allow a senior care facility by special use in
the Lakeshore Residential District and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change future
land use from single family small lot to single family large lot for the property located at
12525 75th Street North in the AP, Agricultural Preservation District. Stillwater Select
Properties, Greg Johnson, applicant.
3.02 Case No. 08-50. A special use permit request for 8 apartment units- and a variance to the
parking regulations at 124 South Main Street in the CBD, Central Business District. Mark
Balay, applicant.
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4. OTHER BUSINESS
4.01 Case No.08-48. A resubdivision of one lot into two lots located at 915 West Abbott Street
in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Ray Loida, Jr., applicant.
CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET . STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082
PHONE: 651-430-8800 . WEBSITE: www.ci.stillwater.mn.us
City of Stillwater
Planning Commission
November 10, 2008
Present: Dave Middleton, chair, Suzanne Block, Dan Kalmon, Taylor Luke, Wally Milbrandt and
Charles Wolden
Staff present: Planner Mike Pogge
Absent: Mike Dahlquist and Erica Fultz
Prior to the regular meeting, the Commission met in a workshop session to review the Draft
Comprehensive Plan update. In attendance were Commissioners Block, Kalmon, Luke,
Middleton, Milbrandt and Wolden, along with staff members Pogge and Community
Development Director Turnblad.
Mr. Middleton called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Approval of minutes: Mr. Milbrandt moved approval of the minutes of Oct. 13, 2008. Mr. Wolden
seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case No. 08-40 A street vacation request for a 166 x 30 foot portion of Panama Avenue and an
82 x 60 foot portion of Hubert Street in the AP, Agricultural Preservation District. Washington
County Public Works, applicant. Continued from the Sept. 8, 2008, meeting.
Mr. Pogge reviewed the site and the two small portions of right-of-way the County is asking to
have vacated. He noted that a water main and storm sewer main are located in the portion of
Panama Avenue in question and the recommendation is to reserve an easement for
maintenance of that infrastructure. He stated there are no utilities in Hubert Street. He noted
that there is an existing home at 15055 60th Street North that will become landlocked as a result
of the requested vacation, and it is recommended that an easement be secured to provide
ingress/egress to that property. Mr. Pogge pointed out that the County does have an option to
purchase the 60th Street property. Mr. Pogge stated the primary reason for the requested street
vacations is to have more uniform boundaries for the Government Center campus. Mr. Pogge
stated Washington County has agreed to the two easements and approval is recommended.
Sharon Price, representing Washington County, confirmed that the primary reason for the
requested vacation is to have more uniform boundaries for the Government Center site. Mr.
Kalmon asked if 60th Street would be closed entirely when the current landowner leaves. Ms.
Price pointed out that 60th Street is part of MnDOT's right-of-way and she could not speak to
that question.
Mr. Middleton opened the public hearing. No comments were received, and the hearing was
closed. Mr. Kalmon expressed his view that when publicly-owned land is vacated - given away
- there should be some value attached to the property and the public compensated in some
amount. Mr. Milbrandt moved approval of the requested street vacations as conditioned. Mr.
Luke seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously.
City of Stillwater
Planning Commission
November 10, 2008
Case No. 08-47 A variance request for construction of an in-ground pool at 224 Rutherford
Road in the TR, Traditional Residential District. Valley Pools & Spas, representing Donald and
Janine Harvieux, applicant.
Donald Gilbert of Valley Pools & Spas, Hudson, WI, was present representing the property
owners. Mr. Pogge reviewed the site and pointed out the pool is to be constructed in an
adjacent lot the Harvieuxs own. He said other than the rear yard setback, the proposal meets all
other zoning requirements. He pointed out the variance for the rear yard setback is due to the
site being located on a corner lot, with the front of the property defined as Melville Court
because the front door faces that street. Mr. Pogge reviewed the three criteria for issuance of a
variance, with the staff report finding in favor of granting the request. Ms. Block asked if the
Liberty Homeowners Association had approved of the plans; Mr. Pogge said the plans have
been submitted, but the group has not yet met to consider the request. Mr. Middleton asked if
the pool area would be fenced. Mr. Gilbert said the area would be fenced and will meet the
Homeowners Association guidelines. Mr. Gilbert noted there is an existing easement between
the two lots which they would like vacated as it has been determined there is noting buried in
the easement; that would allow the pool placement to be adjusted by about 2', he said. It was
noted the easement is not a part of the variance request.
Mr. Middleton opened the public hearing. Tom Rossez, 314 Melville Court, asked about grading
and drainage issues. Mr. Gilbert explained there will not be a lot of movement of dirt involved.
He noted that drainage will likely come around the pool and flow in the same direction as it
currently does. Mr. Rossez also asked whether just the pool area would be fenced, rather than
the entire yard; Mr. Gilbert showed some of the planned landscaping.
No other comments were received, and the hearing was closed. Mr. Milbrandt asked about the
role of the Homeowners Association. Mr. Pogge explained that the Homeowners Association
must approve the fencing and landscaping; however, he said the City does not get involved or
try to enforce the Association's guidelines. Mr. Pogge said the City does have an agreement
with the Association in that it notifies the Association of a project before issuing a building
permit.
Mr. Milbrandt moved approval of the requested variance as conditioned. Mr. Wolden seconded
the motion; motion passed unanimously.
Case No. 08-46 A zoning text amendment to the sign regulations to Section 31-509 Subd. 8
through Subd. 11 related to signage in the BP-Business Park zoning district. City of Stillwater,
applicant.
Copies of the proposed revisions were included in the agenda packets. Mr. Pogge highlighted
the major changes - more than 1 sign is allowed, with a minimum of 100 square feet and
maximum of 300 square feet of total allowable sign area, with a cap of 15 percent of the total
building wall surface. He also noted the revised language would require multi-tenant buildings to
submit a sign plan. The language related to automobile service station signage has been
removed as that signage now is subject to the same regulations as other businesses, he said.
Mr. Pogge also noted there are still certain areas with special height regulations.
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There was a question whether signage would be allowed on both frontages on buildings with
two street frontages; Mr. Pogge responded in the affirmative but noted the average of the
building wall surfaces is used to calculate the total allowable sign area and the signage is
subject to the maximum allowable area of 300 square feet. Mr. Middleton expressed a concern
that there could be multiple wall signs and still be in conformance with the total allowable sign
area; it was consensus to clarify that only one wall sign per street frontage is allowed.
Ms. Block asked if there were changes related to the Valley Ridge center. Mr. Pogge said there
is no increase in the amount of signage the owner can give to tenants, and he pointed out that
the owner does have the right to limit the signage of some tenants. Mr. Luke asked about the
sign faces of pylon signs if the faces are parallel or perpendicular to the road frontage. Mr.
Pogge noted that depending on the situation of a sign, two sign faces of up to 100 square feet
would be allowed. Mr. Kalmon asked if there is any language related to temporary signage; Mr.
Pogge said those regulations are in a different section of the ordinance.
Mr. Wolden questioned the language in the special sign height limits section. After discussion,
Mr. Pogge suggested that it might be clearer to allow a maximum height of 25' along Highway
36, a maximum height of 20' along County Road 5, with all other freestanding signage limited to
a maximum of 6' in height. Ms. Block suggested that the language specifying how the height is
measured (Subd. 8 (c) (3)) be included in Subd. 10. Mr. Middleton asked about the existing
signage that would not meet the maximum height; Mr. Pogge said that signage would have
"grandfather" status.
Ms. Block moved to recommend that the City Council approve the text amendment with the
changes discussed. Mr. Wolden seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Review and recommendation on Downtown Sidewalk Siqn policv - Mr. Pogge reviewed the
proposed guidelines, which would allow businesses one sandwich board-type sign up to 3' tall,
30" wide and 24" deep; businesses would pay an annual $50 permit to have such signage,
according to the guidelines.
Mr. Middleton asked about building banners; Mr. Pogge noted banners fall under the temporary
signage restrictions. Mr. Middleton asked who would enforce the proposed guidelines; Mr.
Pogge responded that the process would first involve education, then an issuance of an
administrative citation, if necessary, and finally a misdemeanor violation, if the violation is not
corrected after those efforts. There was a question about hours the signs could be displayed;
Mr. Pogge said it is the intent that the hours would be the hours of the individual business
owners. Mr. Milbrandt suggested that $50 is a small fee, and suggested a fee in the range of
$250 might be more appropriate if the intent is to use the revenues for downtown improvement
projects. Mr. Milbrandt also pointed out that the signage in question is against state statute. Mr.
Pogge stated MnDOT (Minnesota Department of Transportation) has indicated it won't officially
endorse the proposal but has indicated it is OK with the guidelines. Mr. Kalmon suggested that
business owners ought to be informed there is a possibility MnDOT might remove the signage.
On a question by Ms. Block, both Mr. Middleton and Mr. Kalmon indicated they would be
comfortable with the $50 fee.
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Ms. Block, seconded by Mr. Kalmon, moved to approve the proposed guidelines, clarifying that
there are state regulations regarding the signage on Main Street. Motion passed 4-2, with Mr.
Milbrandt and Mr. Luke voting no.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. on a motion by Ms. Block.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary
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City of Stillwater
Planning Commission
Special Meeting
November 19, 2008
Present: Dave Middleton, chair Suzanne Block, Mike Dahlquist, Dan Kalmon and Charles
Wolden
Staff present: Community Development Director Turnblad and Planner Pogge
Mr. Middleton called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Mr. Turnblad noted that he had made a formal presentation at the Planning Commission's
review of the Draft Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission's next step, he stated, is to
hold the public hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Wolden asked
about the process if a person still doesn't agree with aspects of the document. Mr. Turnblad
stated staff/consultants have kept track of substantive comments, and those comments will be
presented to the Council. He stated the document to be presented to the Council represents a
consensus. Mr. Turnblad pointed out that three properties in the land use chapter of the
document have been singled out and will be brought to the attention of the Council as the
owners of those properties would like to see them treated differently than the use proposed in
the draft plan.
Mr. Wolden stated his option that the Highway 36 frontage system as proposed is short-sighted
and will only lead to more problems. Mr. Turnblad agreed that issue has been an item of
considerable discussion. Cooperation with the city of Oak Park Heights and MnDOT will be
required to make any changes and discussions in that area are at an impasse, Mr. Turnblad
noted. Mr. Turnblad also pointed out that, even with construction of a new river crossing, the
frontage system will be unchanged.
Mr. Kalmon asked about the phasing of public improvements, specifically $500,000 listed in the
CIP for trail improvements. Mr. Kalmon asked if that included the possible Zephyr trail
connection. Mr. Turnblad explained the function of the five-year CIP program. Mr. Turnblad
stated the $500,000 is already budgeted and is obligated specifically for Lowell Park trail
connections and improvements; he noted that at this point, it is not certain when or if the Zephyr
property will be purchase or how that purchase will be funded. Mr. Kalmon also questioned
mention of possible future funding for a parking ramp(s); Mr. Turnblad explained the reference is
to ramps in addition to the one that will be constructed at Commercial and Second streets.
Mr. Middleton opened the public hearing. Denny Trooien, White Bear Lake, of Crescent
Development, which owns 50 acres of land at Manning and Highway 36, spoke of the draft
Comprehensive Plan's designation of the property as Research & Development. Mr. Trooien
stated they would love to bring in corporate users but suggested that realistically the City ought
to consider other uses for the property in question. He asked that consideration be given to
designating one-half of the property as R&D (business park) and the western half of the
property designated for some retail to allow for a broader commercial base. He said his
company does agree that this property should be a high quality, gateway development.
No other comments were received, and the hearing was closed. Mr. Dahlquist pointed out that
the proposed use for Mr. Trooien's property is the same as the property to the east, noting that
the actual use becomes an issue of zoning. Mr. Turnblad agreed that the Comprehensive Plan
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is clear in that the intent is to attract a quality employment base in the land use designation of
the property; the zoning district can then be changed to allow for a mix of use that will evolve as
development moves forward, he noted.
Mr. Kalmon asked if the City is looking for other revenue sources in anticipation of dwindling
fees as the City reaches full build-out. Mr. Turnblad said there is no specific plan, dealing with
that issue will require creativity on the City's part. Mr. Dahlquist asked about the issue of growth
rate; Mr. Turnblad responded that is a critical component of the Plan and is addressed in
several of the chapters, including demographics and housing. Mr. Turnblad pointed out the City
must meet the Metropolitan Council's growth projections and analysis of each vacant parcel
done as part of the Plan indicates that the City will be able to meet those projections. Mr.
Turnblad stated the plan hasn't looked at the actual rate of growth, how that growth will be
spread out, but pointed out that the Orderly Annexation Agreement has provided a mechanism
for controlling the rate of growth in the past. Mr. Kalmon said he thought somewhere in the Plan,
the City should set an example for the public in setting goals to address issues such as energy
use and recycling.
Mr. Kalmon, seconded by Ms. Block, moved to recommend that the Council approve the review
draft of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. On a question by Mr. Dahlquist, Mr. Turnblad stated that
the Council can make changes to the Plan until final adoption scheduled for the summer of
2009. On a question by Mr. Kalmon, Mr. Turnblad said copies of the review draft are available
on-line at the City's web site, as well as the Stillwater Public Library or City Hall. Motion to
recommend approval of the review draft passed 5-0.
Mr. Wolden, seconded by Mr. Dahlquist, moved to adjourn at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary
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December 4/ 2008
CASE NO.: 08-49
TO: Planning Commission
REQUEST: 1) Comprehensive Plan Amendment
2) Zoning Code Text Amendment
APPLICANT: Greg Johnson, Director, Select Companies
LANDOWNER: Lenard Huebscher
LOCATION: 12525 - 75th Street (Co. Rd. 12)
HEARING DATE: December 8/ 2008
REVIEWED BY: City Attorney, City Planner
PREPARED BY: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director ~ ~
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BACKGROUND
Greg Johnson, Director, Select Companies, has submitted the final plat for SELECT
SENIOR LIVING OF STILLWATER. The property is currently owned by Lenard
Huebscher and is located just east of Rutherford Elementary School on County Road 12.
The two lot plat would create one lot for the existing Baptist Church and its relocated
parsonage. The other lot would be for the Select Companies project, a 101 unit senior
facility.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat a Special Use
Permit and a rezoning to LR, Lakeshore Residential on September 8, 2008. The City
Council agreed with the Planning Commission's recommendation, except that the
rezoning would not be officially approved until the final plat came before the City
Council.
Though the property will be rezoned to LR, Lakeshore Residential, the preliminary plat
application for the project included a request to rezone the property to RB, Two-Family
Residential. Since a senior care living facility is allowed by Special Use Permit (SUP) in
the RB district, an ordinance amendment was not needed when the application was
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submitted. However, as the public review process unfolded, it became apparent that a
rezoning to RB was not acceptable to the City. Rather, LR, Lakeshore Residential was
preferred. And though the Planning Commission and City Council found the proposed
use to be acceptable within the LR district, a senior care living center is not listed in the
LR zoning district as an allowed use. Therefore, it was recognized that an ordinance
amendment to allow the facility by SUP in the LR district would have to be requested
with the final plat application.
Also, the preliminary plat request to rezone the property to RB, Two-Family Residential
was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's future land use designation for the site,
which is Single Family Small Lot (SFSL). However, the City's preferred LR, Lakeshore
Residential zoning is not consistent with the SFSL designation. It was recognized that a
comprehensive plan amendment would have to be requested with the final plat
application. The amendment would be to re-designate the future land use of the site as
Single Family Large Lot (SFLL).
SPECIFIC REQUEST
Select Companies is requesting the following of the City:
1. Approval of the Final Plat to be known as SELECT SENIOR LIVING OF
STILLWATER.
2. Approval of a comprehensive plan amendment changing the future land use map
designation of the property from SFSL, Single Family Small Lot to SFLL, Single
Family Large Lot.
3. Adoption of a zoning code text amendment to allow senior care living facilities by
Special Use Permit in the LR, Lakeshore Residential Zoning District.
Of these requests, the Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing and making a
recommendation to the City Council on only two:
1. Comprehensive plan amendment; and
2. Zoning code text amendment
EVALUATION OF REQUEST
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment
The City's current Comprehensive Plan (the 2020 Plan adopted in 1995) shows the subject
property guided for development at a Single Family Small Lot (SFSL) density. The
guided land uses for the area can be seen in the attached map entitled "2020 Future Land
Use". The two zoning districts that are consistent with this density are the RB, Two
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Family Residential and the CR, Cottage Residential zoning districts. The preliminary
plat application requested a rezoning to RB.
The City prefers zoning the property LR, Lakeshore Residential. But, this zoning district
corresponds to the Single Family Large Lot (SFLL) density of the 2020 Comprehensive
Plan, not the Single Family Small Lot (SFSL). Therefore, a Comprehensive Plan
amendment from SFSL to SFLL has been requested to accommodate the rezoning to LR,
Lakeshore Residential.
The logic for changing to the lower density is to be consistent with the half acre lots
required by Long Lake's shoreland overlay district regulations, which applies to all
property within 1,000 feet of Long Lake.
The need for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to allow rezoning to LR, Lakeshore
Residential is real. Never the less, the Metropolitan Council will not accept the City's
Comprehensive Plan Amendment application. This is the result of two factors.
1) A mandatory 60 day review period exists for surrounding jurisdictions.
Until they have reviewed the amendment, the Metropolitan Council will
not accept the application: So, the earliest the City could submit the
application to the Metropolitan Council would be sometime in February.
2) The Metropolitan Council will accept no amendments whatsoever to any
City's 2020 Comprehensive Plan after December 31, 2008. Apparently the
December 31, 2008 deadline is a way to encourage Cities to get their 2030
Comprehensive Plans submitted to the Metropolitan Council by the end of
2008.
The combined effect of the two factors is that it is not possible to submit the
Comprehensive Plan amendment application necessary to rezone the property to LR,
Lakeshore Residential.
Consequently, there appears to be two possible courses of action.
1) Delay the release of the final plat and building permit until the 2030
Comprehensive Plan is adopted.
a. The future land use map of the 2030 Comp Plan shows the property
guided for Low Density Residential development. This is equivalent to
the 2020 Comprehensive Plan's Single Family Large Lot classification
and is consistent with the LR, Lakeshore Residential zoning district. See
the attached map entitled "2030 Proposed Future Land Use".
b. However, the 2030 Comp Plan probably will not be ready for adoption
until September 2009.
c. The delay would likely be the demise of the senior care living facility.
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2) Temporarily rezone the property to RB, Two-Family Residential. Since the
RB district is consistent with the density of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan,
no amendment would be required.
a. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan guides the property for Low Density
Residential. The LR, Lakeshore Residential zoning district is consistent
with the Low Density Residential classification.
b. The ordinance temporarily rezoning the property to RB could be written
such that upon adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the property
would automatically be zoned to its permanent LR classification.
c. To assure that the property would not be temporarily rezoned to RB
and become available for development for something other than the
senior care living facility, a condition of the ordinance could read that
the rezoning ordinance would not be published and become effective
until a building permit for the senior facility is approved for release by
the City Building Official and is paid for by the developer.
. 'Since the Planning Commission and City Council are in favor of the LRzoning, and
delaying release of a building permit until September is unacceptable to the developer,
staff recommends the second course of action.
II. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
The City Code limits the land uses within the shoreland district to single-family homes,
parks and historic sites, and cropland.l Therefore, at the time of the preliminary plat
application, Mr. Johnson requested an amendment to allow senior care living facilities by
Special Use Permit within the shoreland overlay district. This was approved by the City
Council.
However, as mentioned above, an ordinance amendment to allow the facility by Special
Use Permit within the LR, Lakeshore Residential zoning district is necessary as well.
Senior care living facilities within the City's LR district seem reasonable. Such facilities
can be developed with sensitivity to lake resources, and they are already allowed in
many of the City's other single family residential districts by Special Use Permit.
Staff believes the fact that senior living facilities are not listed as allowed uses in any of
the post 1995 neighborhoods is NOT an indication that they would be considered
incompatible in those neighborhoods. Rather, that they simply have not been proposed
for any of those neighborhoods yet. If the facility is designed properly, it could fit into
most any residential neighborhood satisfactorily.
I City Code Section 31-402, Subd. 4(b)(1).
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AL TERNATIVES
A. Approval If the Planning Commission finds the project to be acceptable, the
Commission could recommend City Council approval. An approval
recommendation could be in one of two forms;
1) Recommend approval of the text amendment and the comprehensive plan
amendment. This would have the effect of delaying release of the building
permit and the plat until sometime in September.
2) Recommend denial of the comprehensive plan amendment, but recommend
approval of a temporary rezoning to RB, Two-Family Residential and approval
of the text amendment to allow the senior care living facility in the LR,
Lakeshore Residential district by Special Use Permit.
B. Table If the Planning Commission finds that the application is not
complete enough to make a decision, it could continue the hearing for additional
information.
c. Denial If the Planning Commission finds the comprehensive plan
amendment and the zoning text amendment to be unacceptable, the Commission
could recommend denial of them both.
RECOMMENDATION
Since the proposal is consistent with the approved Review Draft of the 2030
Comprehensive Plan, staff recommends Alternative A, 2), with the following conditions:
1. The ordinance temporarily rezoning the property to RB, Two-Family Residential
shall be written in such a way that upon adoption of the 2030 Stillwater
Comprehensive Plan, the property will automatically be zoned to its permanent LR,
Lakeshore Residential classification.
2. To assure that the property would not be temporarily rezoned to RB and then
become available for development as something other than the senior care living
facility, a condition of the rezoning ordinance shall read that the rezoning ordinance
will not be published and become effective until a building permit for the senior
care living facility is approved for release by the City Building Official and is paid
for by the developer.
cc: Greg Johnson
attachments: Location map
2020 Comp Plan - Land Use Map
2030 Comp Plan - Proposed Land Use Map
Final plat
Site plan
City of
Location & Zoning Map
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DATE:
December 4, 2008
CASE NO.: 08-50
APPLICANT: Mark Balay
PROPERTY OWNER: LDL Inveshnents, Mike Lynskey
REQUEST: 1) Special Use Permit for eight apartment units
2) Parking Variance
LOCATION: 124 Main St S
ZONING:
CBD, Central Business District
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December 8, 2008
REVIEWERS:
Community Dev. Director
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After completing renovations after the roof collapse to the Main Street Square property at 124
Main St S the owner, LDL Inveshnents, would like to add eight aparhnents to the second floor
of the building. Residential Uses in the CBD are allowed downtown by Special Use Permit.
Currently the space on the second floor is used only as storage.
JULY 14, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and reviewed a request for five apartment
units at its July 14, 2008 meeting. No public comments were made at that meeting. There was
some discussion between the commission members concerning the parking variance. The
Commission approved the variance and special use permit on a vote of 8-0.
SPECIFIC REQUEST
Mark Balay, on behalf of the owner, has made application for a Special Use Permit to construct
eight apartment units on the second floor of the space at 124 Main St S. This is an increases of
three units from what was originally reviewed on July 14th. In addition, a parking variance is
being requested for the apartment units.
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Apartment SUP and Variance
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EVALUATION OF REQUEST
Special Use Permit
See. 31-207(d) of the City Code states that a Special Use Permit can be approved if the Planning
Commission finds that:
(1) The proposed use conforms to the requirements and the intent of the Zoning Ordinance, the
Comprehensive Plan, and any relevant area plans.
Zoning Ordinance
Parking - Aparhnents are required to provide 1.5 spaces per unit; with one covered,
plus one space per three units for guest parking. With eight apartment units the
building would require 15 spaces, eight of which are required to be covered. Since
the required spaces cannot be provided on this site a variance has been requested
and is discussed below.
(2) Any additional conditions necessary for the public interest have been imposed.
Architectural design - The HPC has review and approved a request to reopen
previously bricked over openings on the second floor. This change will allow the
building to return to a more historically accurate appearance and provide natural light
to the new aparhnent units on the second floor.
Miscellaneous
· Plans will need to be approved by the fire and building officials before the
issuance of a building permit. Specifically, required ingress/ egress issues will
need to be satisfied.
· All changes to the approved plans will need to be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Director. Any major changes will need to go to the
Planning Commission or Heritage Preservation Commission for review and
approval.
(3) The use or structure will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of
the community.
· Staff finds this criterion to be satisfied.
Variance
As mentioned above, the proposed aparhnents would need 15 parking spaces, eight of which
are required to be covered, to meet the Zoning Code regulation. However, the building has no
on-site parking. Consequently a variance from the parking requirement has been requested. It
has become common in the downtown zoning district to view the re-use of existing space as
grounds for satisfying the "hardship" criteria for variance requests. Obviously, the existing set
of circumstances prevents the business from creating the required number of on-site parking
spaces. It is for situations such as these that Section 31-510, Subd. 1 (d)(l)i of the Zoning
Ordinance was written. It allows for "alternative provisions" when the property being
considered is in a parking district. The City has established a downtown parking district, which
would allow for such" alternative provisions". Only in new construction has the City
aggressively required the construction of new parking spaces. About the only consistent
"alternative provision" that the City has required under these circumstances is that property
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Apartment SUP and Variance
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owners purchase monthly parking permits for the required number of spaces. This
encourages the parking user to park in lots that are a little further away from the site, allowing
closer free parking to be used by visitors.
In keeping with past practices, staff finds the variance review criteria to be met and would
recommend approval of the variance with the condition that the property owner be required to
buy 15 monthly parking permits for the apartments.
ALTERNATIVES
The Planning Commission has the following options:
1. Approve the Special Use Permit and Variance with the following conditions:
a. Plans shall be approved by the fire and building officials prior to the issuance of
a building permit.
b. The property owner must purchase 15 monthly parking permits for the
apartment tenants.
c. All changes to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Director. Any major changes will need to go to the
Planning Commission or Heritage Preservation Conunission for review and
approval prior to issuance of any building permits.
d. All proposed signage shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage
Preservation Commission.
2. Deny the Special Use Permit and Variance. If the Planning Commission decides to deny
the requests, findings of fact substantiating the denial must be provided.
3. Table the requests for additional information.
RECOMMENDATION
City staff reconunends approval with the conditions presented above.
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Attached are all submittal materials requested to apply for an SUP to develop 8 apa.rtnlent
units at 124 S. Main St. The owner originally requested 5 two bedroom units. It has been
determined in design development and construction budgeting that we must revise our
request to 8 one bedroom units to make the project financially justifiable.
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As you know, this property is a previous spatial conglomeration of three original
buildings facing Main St. and two buildings facing Union Alley. The apartments will be
located in the two southern bays of that building combination and have egress to both
streets. The HPC has already approved the reopening of all existing windows on Union
and Main St. to facilitate this apartment project.
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We request your review, approval, and granting of a variance as follows:
8 Apartment units/ with no parking spaces owned by the property,
We propose providing monthly downtown parking permits to each of the tenants as a
portion of their rent, as Lynskey Properties is currently doing in their other upstairs
apartments on Main St.
A hardship exists generally in downtown Stillwater due to the historical urban
development which has not left space for parking directly at properties and required
individual to find other solutions as regular practice.
We look forward to meeting with you at your December 8th meeting.
Please do not hesitate calling if you require additional information or have questions.
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December 4, 2008
CASE NO.: 08-48
APPLICANT:
Ray Loida Jr.
REQUEST:
Resubdivison
LOCATION:
915 Abbott St W
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
SFSL, Single Family Small Lot
PLANNING COMMISSION DATE:
December 8, 2008
ZONING: RB, Two Family Residential
REVIEWERS: Community Development Director, Public Works Director
PREPARED BY: Michel Pogge, City Planner ~
BACKGROUND
MI. Ray Loida JI. owns the property at 915 Abbott St W. The current parcel of land
contains both Lots 3 and 4, Block 5 of Holcome's Addition to Stillwater. The property
contains 16,500 square feet with a single-family home constructed on Lot 4. MI. Loida is
proposing to divide the property back into the original two lots. Lot 3 is 7,500 and Lot 4
is 9,000 square feet in size. The home on Lot 4 would remain. All of the subject property
is zoned RB, Two Family Residential. The lots meet all of the requirements for a lot in
the RB district.
SPECIFIC REQUEST
Mr. Loida has made application for approval of a resubdivsion recreating two lots where
one now exists.
Lo~da Resubdivision
December 4, 2008
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EVALUATION OF REQUEST
RESUBDIVISION
City Code Section 32-1/ Subd. 4(2) refers to a process whereby a new lot is being created
from already platted lots as a "resubdivision". Any time two parcels are created out of
one parcel of land, the request is required to be reviewed by the Planning Commission
with final approval by the City Council.
The required and proposed minimum dimensional standards for the resubdivided
properties are summarized below.
Lot 3 Lot4
Lot size proposed 7,500 9/000
Lot size required 7/500 7/500
Lot width proposed 50 60
Lot width required 50 50
The proposed lots satisfy all dimensional requirements.
The Public Works Director has noted that there are required utility hook-up fees to be
paid on this property at the time a building permit is issued. Prior to the issuance of a
building permit these fees must be submitted to the City.
Additionally, the new lot will need to pay cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication in the
amount of $2,000 and make a $500 payment in lieu of constructing trails. Prior to
issuance of a letter by the City approving the resubdivision and prior to filing the
resolution of approval with Washington County, these fees must be submitted to the
City.
Washington Square Park Encroachment
As part of the renovation of Washington Square, a survey was preformed to locate the
boundaries of the Park with certainty. This park survey showed that Mr. Loida's garage
encroached into the park by approximately 10.5 feet. This encroachment is shown on the
aerial photo included in the packet. To address this issue the City Council elected to
grant a "license" to allow the encroachment to remain and be maintained. In the future if
the building were destroyed by fire or calamity, or to deteriorate to the point where it
would need to rebuild, the structure would then be required to be located on the owner's
property and any remnant removed from City land. The license was approved by the
City Council on November 18, 2008.
Loida Resubdivision
December 4, 2008
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ALTERNATIVES
The Planning Commission has several alternatives.
A. Approval. If the proposed lot resubdivision is found to be acceptable to the
Planning Commission, it could recommend that the City Council approve and
resubdivision, subject to the following conditions:
1. The resubdivision shall be to divide the existing parcel back into its original
lots (Lot 3 and Lot 4 of Block 5 of Holcome's Addition to Stillwater).
2. The Public Works Director has noted that there are utility hook-up fees to be
paid for one of the new parcels of property. Prior to the issuance of a building
permit these fees must be submitted to the City.
3. That cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication in the amount of $2,000 and payment
in lieu of constructing trails in the amount of $500 be paid for the new parcel.
Prior to issuance of a letter by the City approving the resubdivision and prior
to filing the resolution of approval with Washington County, these fees must
be submitted to the City.
4. Any new home on Lot 3 is subject to design review by the HPC for consistency
with the Neighborhood Conservation Design standards.
B. Denial If the Planning Commission finds that the resubdivision is not
advisable, it could recommend denial of the resubdivision. With a denial, the basis of the
action should be given.
R'ECOMMENDATION
Staff finds the requested resubdivision meets the requirements of the zoning code and
therefore recommends approval with the conditions identified in Alternative A above.
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