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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-09-11 CPC MIN0 9 Case No. V/89-1 and 89-2 - Recommendation from the Heritage STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: September 11, 1989 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Glenna Bealka Jean Jacobson Judy Curtis Jay Kimble Mark Ehlenz Nancy Putz Rob Hamlin Don Valsvik Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Members Absent: None Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mark Ehlenz, seconded by Glenna Bealka to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 14, 1989 as submitted. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. SUP/89-55 - Special Use Permit to conduct an over-the- phone sales and service company for pool supplies at 313 West Churchill Street. Richard LaCasse, owner, presented the request. He stated that no chemicals will be stored at the residence, and no trucks will be making deliveries. He will be doing business by phone. There are three conditions of approval which the applicant agrees with. Neighbors who live across the street from Mr. LaCasse were present, and stated that there are currently deliveries made to Mr. LaCasse's residence. Mr. LaCasse stated that UPS makes deliveries to his house occasionally, but these are not business deliveries. The applicant also stated that his business is seasonal, and the pool season is almost over and won't begin again until next April. Mark Ehlenz suggested that, because of the neighbor's concern, another condition be added: 4) The Planning Commission will review the permit upon complaint. Motion by Mark Ehlenz to approve the Special Use Permit with four conditions as discussed. Seconded by Nancy Putz. Motion carried 9-0. Preservation Commission that the Downtown Stillwater Commercial District be declared a Local Preservation District and recommended to the National Register of Historic Places. 1 0 • E Stillwater Planning Commission September 11, 1989 Assistant Planner Ann Pung-Terwedo gave background information and showed slides % of the downtown area. Maurice Stenerson, chairman, and other members of the HPC were present to answer questions. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve Case No. 89-1. Seconded by Judy Curtis. Motion carried 9-0. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve Case No. 89-2. Seconded by Judy Curtis. Motion carried 9-0. Case No. SUP/89-60 - Special Use Permit for placement of a 12x48 ft. temporary building to be used as office space behind a medical office building, at 232 North Main Street. Marth Conway from Associated Eye Physicians was present to submit the request. She explained that the building needs more office space, and this would be a temporary solution until the City determines what will be done with the property directly behind the building. Steve Russell explained that the City is trying to purchase that property for a future parking structure. There is -one recommended condition of approval. Mr. Russell suggested that the Commission add another condition: 2) The structure shall be removed after a maximum of two years. Motion by Judy Curtis to approve the Special Use Permit with two conditions as discussed. Seconded by Mark Ehlenz. Motion carried 9-0. Case No. 89-43 - Reconsideration of rezoning from RB to RA for Lots 6 and 7, Dallager's Estates, located just south of 1025 West Sycamore Street. Edward Simonet of Washington County Abstract, owner of the two lots, presented the request. He informed the Commission that he has a purchase agreement with a neighbor and will sell all of Lot 6. Mr. Simonet plans to subdivide Lot 7 into two single family lots. The neighbors who were present at the meeting are in favor of the rezoning request. The Commission determined that the rezoning would be appropriate now because the request is by the owner of record. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve the RA designation of Lots 6 and 7, Dallager's Estates. Seconded by Judy Curtis. Motion carried 9- 0. Case No. SUB/89-63 - Preliminary Plat approval for a minor subdivision of two lots into three lots on Old Stonebridge Trail (Lots 6 and 7, Dallager's Estates). 2 Planning commission minutes September 11, 1989 Mr. Simonet's application has now been changed because of the purchase agreement with his neighbor to sell all of Lot 6, which will remain intact. Lot 7 will be subdivided into two single family parcels. The two lots will meet all lot size requirements. Motion by Mark Ehlenz to approve the subdivision request. Seconded by Jean Jacobson. Motion carried 9-0. Case No. V/89-66 - Request to construct,a fourteen stall parking garage below the regulated flood protection elevation (RFPE) in the Flood Plain District. Mike McGuire, architect, and Mark Desch, owner, presented the request. There are three recommended conditions of approval which the applicant is aware of. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve the Variance request with three conditions. Seconded by Glenna Bealka. Motion carried 9-0. Case No. V/89-67 - Variance to the maximum square footage allowed for an accessory structure (120 square feet allowed, 280 square feet proposed) for the construction of a storage building at 712 West Oak Street. Thomas Gerson, owner, presented the request. He explained that he currently owns the property next door on which there is a barn where he stores lumber for his hobby crafts. The Gersons plan on selling the adjoining property and he must move all lumber out of the barn and onto his property. He requires more than 120 square feet to store this lumber. His neighbor to the west has given verbal approval of the storage structure. He also stated that it would be a hardship if the application was denied because it would deprive him of the opportunity to sell his other property. Mr. Russell stated that the applicant has a 22x22 ft. garage which could be added on to. The ordinance allows a 1000 square foot garage. Mr. Gerson does not want to add on to the garage for aesthetic reasons. Mr. Hamlin stated that he is not in favor of two large structures in the back of a small lot, and that the building would not be beneficial for subsequent owners. Mr. Kimble stated that he feels the application should be approved because the garage and storage building will be less than 800 square feet total, whereas the applicant could tear down his garage and build a 1000 square foot garage in its place without a variance. Nancy Putz stated that she is not in favor of two buildings of this size on the lot. Motion by Nancy Putz to deny the Variance request. Seconded by Rob Hamlin. Motion failed 2-6, with one abstention. 3 Planning Commission Minutes September 11, 1989 Motion by Don Valsvik to approve the variance request. Seconded by Mark Ehlenz. Motion carried 6-2, with one abstention. OTHER ITEMS Amendment to Park Dedication Requirements - The Commission reviewed and discussed the proposed new Park Dedication Policy. Motion by Rob Hamlin to approve the policy as submitted and recommend to the City Council. Seconded by Judy Curtis. Motion carried 9-0. Review of Amendment to the Parking Ordinance - The Commission reviewed and discussed the proposed modified Parking Ordinance for the Downtown and set a Public Hearing for the October meeting. Modification to Development District. #1, Tax Increment District #1 (Scattered Site) adding three areas - Motion by Don Valsvik to approve the Resolution finding the City's modification of the development program for Development District No. 1 and the modified tax increment financing plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1, located therein, to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Seconded by Judy Curtis. Motion carried 9-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Jean Jacobson, seconded by Mark Ehlenz to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. All in favor. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 4