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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-09 CPC MIN• STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: January 9, 1989 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Glenna Bealka Rob Hamlin Judy Curtis Jean Jacobson Mark Ehlenz Nancy Putz Gerald Fontaine Don Valsvik Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Members Absent: Jay Kimble Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mark Ehlenz, seconded by Jean Jacobson to approve the minutes of December 12, 1988 as submitted. All in favor. Chairman Fontaine reported on last week's City Council meeting. He stated that the Council expressed a strong interest in forming • a committee to review and determine guidelines for future buildings in the Industrial Park. Gerald Fontaine, Glenna Bealka, and Jean Jacobson stated they would be interested in sitting on the committee, depending on scheduling. Case No. PUD189-2 - Final PUD approval for Phase Three Cottages of Stillwater containing 56 dwelling units located on the Northeast corner of Cottage Drive and County Road #5 in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Teasdale and Associates, Owner. Gary Tushie, architect, presented the final plan for Teasdale and Associates. The third phase plans are consistent with the original PUD plans. There are ten recommended conditions of approval. Mr. Tushie questioned condition No. 4 which states "The protect shall be for residents age 55+.11 Mr. Tushie stated that it was his understanding that the development agreement did not call for 100 percent of the residents to be of age 55+. There was discussion as to whether the changes were made to the original development agreement as to the ages of the residents. It was decided to let the condition remain as stated and the owner can respond at the City Council public hearing. • There was discussion regarding inadequate signage at the Cottages. Condition No. 11 was added which will require directional signage, along with street and unit signage on all units. 1 • Stillwater Planning Commission January 9, 1988 John Whitcomb, a member of the audience, stated that he is aware of a large number of people under age 55 presently living at the Cottages. He also stated he feels the present signage is not adequate. Rob Hamlin stated that he feels a review of Phase I and II should be made to be sure that the development agreement is being adhered to before approving Phase III. The Commission determined that Condition No. 12 should be added requiring a review of conditions of the original development agreement and proof that those conditions are being met before commencement of Phase III. Rob Hamlin made a motion to approve the PUD based on the 12 stated conditions of approval. Mark Ehlenz seconded. Motion carried 7-0. (Nancy Putz arrived at 7:55) Case No. PUD/89-3 - PUD modification to concept and Final Approval for a 24,900 square foot retail center, a 10,000 square foot retail center, a three level 45,000 square foot office • building, and a 56 unit townhouse/apartment development. • The property is located on the Northeast corner of Orleans and County Road #5 in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Eastern Construction Company, Owner. Gary Tushie, architect, Greg Gustafson, developer, and Dick Zimmerman from Erickson Post, presented the plans. Changes being made in the previously approved PUD are a downsizing from 102 apartments to 56 townhouse apartment units; a three level 45,000 square foot office building; expansion of the Erickson Post Service Station including a car wash; and a 24,900 square foot First Phase retail center. There are 13 recommended conditions of approval. The developer stated concern with two of the conditions: No. 2 which gives final PUD approval to the First Phase Retail Development and eight unit townhouse apartment development. The Commission agreed that final approval should be given for the 56 unit townhouse apartments. Condition No. 11 states that a sidewalk shall be installed along the Northeast side of Cottage Drive. The Commission agreed that this cost should be shared by Teasdale and Associates, owner of The Cottages. Mark Ehlenz made a motion to approve the PUD modification with the 13 conditions of approval as amended. Jean Jacobson seconded. • Motion carried 8-0. 2 0 • Stillwater Planning Commission January 9, 1989 Review of modification of the development program for Development District #1 and the modified Tax Increment Financing Plan 1 through 4 for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan - Steve Russell gave background information on Tax Increment Financing. Rob Hamlin made a motion to approve the Resolution finding the modification consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by Judy Curtis. Motion carried 8-0. Special Use Permit Review - Review of the Special Use Permit approved on May 9, 1988 to Chris and Laura Fisher to conduct a furniture refinishing business in their garage at 111 South William Street. The City has received no complaints, and the Fire Department made an inspection of the business on 1/5/89 and found no problems. This Special Use Permit will be reviewed on a complaint basis in the future. Condo Conversion Ordinance - The Commission was informed that the owners of Rivertown Commons are considering converting the apartments into condos which will be sold. There was discussion regarding development of an ordinance to regulate changes from rental standards to ownership standards. Rob Hamlin made a motion to give concept approval of a Condo Conversion Ordinance. Don valsvik seconded. Motion carried 8-0. Planning Commission Workshoa - Mark Ehlenz and Glenna Bealka reported on the recent Planning Commission Workshop which they attended. Motion by Rob Hamlin, seconded by Mark Ehlenz to adJourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. All in favor. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 3