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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-14 CPC MIN• STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: November 14, 1988 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Glenna Bealka Judy Curtis Mark Ehlenz Jean Jacobson Steve Russell, Members Absent: Gerald Fontaine Rob Hamlin Acting Chairman Mark Ehlenz called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Don Valsvik, seconded by Jay Kimble to approve the minutes of October 10, 1988 as submitted. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS • Case No. SUB/88-69 - Preliminary and Final Plat Approval for a twenty lot subdivision located on both sides of Pine Tree Trail and south of Pine Street (Benson's Addition) previously developed in the Single Family Residential R-A District. Estate of Gilbert Benson, Owner. Barry Stack, surveyor, presented the plan. There is one recommended condition of approval: An open space easement shall be recorded over the rear portions of Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8 to maintain the area in a natural open space appearance. Howard Costello, property owner at 1007 Pine Tree Trail (Lot 6) stated that he would not be in favor'of the easement if it prevented the homeowners from cutting and trimming trees to allow views of the lake from their homes. Motion by Don Valsvik, seconded by Judy.Curtis, to approve Case No. 88-69 with the recommended condition of approval. Motion carried 6-0; Glenna Bealka abstained. Case No. PUD/88-71 - Final PUD Approval of three story addition to the existing Washington County Government Center located at 14900 North 61st Street. Washington County, applicant. Case No. SUP/88-68 - Special Use Permit for a 308 car parking lot in the Single Family Residential R-A district located east of • the County Government Center between Panama and Paris Avenues. Washington County, Applicant. These two cases will be considered together. Lyle Doerr, Facilities Manager for Washington County, presented the plans Jay Kimble Nancy Putz Don Valsvik Comm. Dev. Director 1 to Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes November 14, 1988 with. Fred Shank, Architect. Motion by Nancy Putz to approve Case No. 88-68 subject to six recommended conditions of approval. Seconded by Jean Jacobson. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve Case No. 88-71 subject to two recommended conditions of approval. Seconded by Nancy Putz. Motion carried 7-0. The Commission discussed possible regulation of dog kennel locations. It was determined that residents should be given information regarding dog kennel locations through the city newsletter or when their yearly dog license application is presented. The commission discussed possible attendance at the Annual Planning Institute. Steve Russell requested that one or two Planning Commission members volunteer for membership on the Downtown Plan Action Committee and the Downtown Design Review Committee. Don Valsvik and Nancy Putz expressed interest in the Action Committee. The Commission felt that Rob Hamlin may be interested in the Design Review Committee. Mark Ehlenz also made a tentative committment to membership on the Design Review Committee. The Commission reviewed the first part of a Design Guide for Downtown. Steve Russell reported on the November 1 City Council meeting. Motion by Nancy Putz, seconded by Jean Jacobson to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. All in favor. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 2