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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-08 CPC MINSTILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: February 8, 1988 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Glenna Bealka Judy Curtis Don Valsvik Chairman Mark Ehlenz Nancy Putz Jay Kimble Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Members Absent: Rob Hamlin . Jean Jacobson Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mark Ehlenz, seconded by Don Valsvik to approve the minutes of January 11, 1988 as submitted. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. V/88-4 - Variance request for an addition to existing building with nine foot setback (30 feet are required) and sign program at 1672 South Greeley Street in the Industrial Park District. Larry Axdahl, St. Croix Mold, presented the request. It is part of an overall plan which includes Case No. V/88-5. The existing building is located nine feet from the property line to the North and the addition would be adding eighteen feet to the 60 foot existing building. Four 16'x 3' signs and a free standing sign along South Greeley Street are being proposed. Only two are allowed. Conditions of approval suggested are: 1) A 42-inch solid board fence shall be constructed along the property line on S. Greeley Street screening the parking lot from the residential area; 2) All mechanical equipment shall be located away from the residential area so it is not visible or heard from the residential area; 3) The sign along Greeley Street is denied; 4) Any lighting of signs shall be directed toward the sign and building away from the parking area and street; 5) A trash area shall be located and screened from view as approved by the Community Development Director before building permits are issued; 6) A drainage easement shall be recorded to allow drainage from the parking lotto the West to flow across the parking area to the catch basin; 7) The landscape plan shall be modified to provide sod as ground cover in the landscaped areas along Greeley and Curve Crest and bushes along the North property line; 8) The signs in the sign area shall have a maximum two foot height; 9) The project landscaping shall be in before building occupancy. is Mark Ehlenz made a motion to approve the variance request with the nine conditions of approval, and to add the condition that the address of the building be made visible on the outside of the building. Nancy Putz seconded; motion carried 7-0. 1 • Planning Commission Minutes February 8, 1988 Case No. V/88-5 - Variance request for addition to an existing building with nine foot setback (30 feet required) and sign program for building located at 1050 Curve Crest Blvd. In the Industrial Park Commercial District. Ken Brandl, Ideal Rental, made the application to construct a 5,154 sq. ft. addition to an existing 3,000 sq. ft. building. The project is part of the overall site plan for this property and the property to the East (Case No. V/88-4). Four signs are requested where two are allowed. The proposed use requires 31 parking spaces; twenty nine spaces are provided. The proposed conditions of approval are: 1) All mechanical equipment shall be located away from the residential area so it is not visible or heard from the residential area; 2) Any lighting of signs shall be directed toward the sign and building away from the parking area and street; 3) A trash area shall be located and screened from view as approved by the Community Development Director before building permits are issued; 4) The landscape plan shall be modified to provide sod as ground cover in the landscaped areas along Greeley and Curve Crest and bushes along the North property line; 5) The signs in the sign area shall have a maximum two foot height; 6) The landscaping shall be in before building occupancy. • Nancy Putz made a motion to approve the request with the 6 conditions listed, and to add a 7th condition that the building address be made visible. Judy Curtis seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. SUP/88-6 - Special Use Permit for modification of previous permit (Case No. SUP/87-38) to increase the number of bedrooms from three to five and to allow special events at the overlook Inn Bed and Breakfast located at 210 East Laurel Street. David and Janel Belz presented the application. Ann Knudsen, neighbor on North 3rd and Cherry, expressed her support for the Belzes and their request. Neal Casey, 107 E. Laurel stated that he is opposed to the request, and is especially concerned about the term "special events" instead of allowing only wedding receptions. Dan MacDonald, 118 E. Laurel, also expressed his concern with "special events". He stated that the term is too general, and asked for restrictions regarding special events. Judy Curtis made a motion to approve the request to increase the guest rooms from three to five; and to allow wedding receptions and other special events (defined as bridal showers, birthday parties, anniversary parties, baby showers, and church functions) with groups of 50-75. In addition to the restrictions listed in the Applicant's request, the following conditions will be met: A maximum of eight wedding receptions or other special events are allowed per month with • no special events July 4th weekend or Lumberjack Days weekend. 2) All special event participants shall park on Second street in front of or to the North of the Bed and Breakfast or on-site. 3) The applicant shall have the septic system inspected by a certified professional and results of the inspection submitted to the Planning Department to 2 • Planning Commission Minutes February 8, 1988 insure that the septic system is in good order and can handle the load. 4) The Bed and Breakfast shall connect to the City sewer service within two years or upon problems with the septic system. The motion was seconded by Don Valsvik. Approved 7-0. Case No. SUP/88-7 - Special Use Permit to convert an existing office building to twelve residential units located at 275 South Third Street in the General Commercial District. Don Nolde, Croixdel Realty, presented the application. The plan is to convert an existing three story commercial building into twelve apartments, to be rented to Seniors. The required number of parking spaces will be provided. Mr. Nolde stated that a sprinkler system would be installed if required. Nancy Putz made a motion to approve the request for a Special Use Permit; Mark Ehlenz seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. SUP/V/88-8 - Special Use Permit for a church in the Industrial Park District with a Variance to the parking requirement. 40 Rev. Dan Denissen, Communion of Saints Church, and Clark Nyberg, property owner, presented the request. The application is to use 1,292 sq. ft. of an existing 17,700 sq. ft. building for a church. Regular services would be held on Sunday and Study Group week nights after 7:00 p.m. One condition of approval is required: Church meetings and services shall be allowed as described in the letter of application Sunday mornings or weekdays after 7:00 p.m.; other scheduled groups will be coordinated with area occupants. Mark Ehlenz made a motion to approve the request; Don Valsvik seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The Commission discussed revisions to the existing Sign Ordinance. It was agreed that the maximum height allowed should be changed from 35 feet to 25 feet. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 3