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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-11-13 CPC MIN• STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • Date: November 13, 1989 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Glenna Bealka Mark Ehlenz Judy Curtis Nancy Putz Steve Russell, Cor[trit. Dev. Director Members Absent: Rob Hamlin Jay Kimble Jean Jacobson Don Valsvik Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mark Ehlenz, seconded by Judy Curtis to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 9, 1989 as submitted. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. CPA/89-4 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment expanding the City by adding approximately 2.7 acres of land to the City boundary. City of Stillwater, Applicant. Steve Russell presented the application and explained that the property owners petitioned for annexation of 2.7 acres of land. The township does not oppose the annexation. Motion by Mark Ehlenz, seconded by Glenna Bealka to adopt the resolution approving Case No. CPA/89-4. Roll call was taken; motion carried 5-0. Case No. ZAM/89-44 - Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to zone a 2.7 acre parcel of land RA Single Ramily Residential. City of Stillwater, Applicant. Steve Russell presented the application. The 2.7 acres discussed in the previous case (CPA/89-4) should be zoned single family residential to be consistent with the existing character of the area and development compatible with the land. Motion by Judy Curtis, seconded by Mark Ehlenz to adopt the resolution approving Case No. ZAM/89 -44. Roll call was taken; motion carried 5-0. Case No. SUB/89-73 - A minor subdivision of a 2.7 acre parcel into three lots of 34,100, 43,090, and 34,100 square feet at 8031 Neal Avenue in the RA Single Family Residential District. Ealine Krogstad, presented the owner of the property, 1 • Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes November 13, 1989 application. She is aware of the condition of approval and agrees with the condition. Motion by Nancy Putz, seconded by Judy Curtis to approve Case No. SUB/89-73. Motion carried 5-0. Case No. V/89-74 - A variance to the Sign ordinance setback requirements (fifteen feet required, zero feet provided) to place a 14' x 81, ten foot tall monument type building identification and office directory sign at 1905-1983 South Greeley Street (Greeley Square) in the IP-C Industrial Park Commercial District. Richard C. Ernst presented the application. He explained that tenants on the upper level need exposure to drive-by traffic. There are currently eight tenants upstairs with space for another 12. Staff has recommended some changes to the sign. Mr. Ernst wants the business names on the boulevard sign; staff suggested putting the business names on a sign on the building. There is also a problem with the sign extending onto county right-of-way. The applicant and the Commission agreed to table the request. The applicant will redesign the sign for reviewal at the next meeting. Motion by Nancy Putz, seconded by Mark Ehlenz to table Case No. V/89-74 until the December 11 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Case No. V/89-75 - Variance to the frontyard setback requirement (twelve feet proposed, thirty feet required) for the construction of a home with an attached garage at 900 North Broadway in the RB Two Family Residential District. Larry Lappi presented the application. He stated that this is the most practical location to build on this property because of the topography of the lot. Glen Goggin, owner of the lot directly north of the property, stated that allowing this home to be built 18 feet closer to the street will hurt the value of his property. Judy Curtis stated that she feels there is a definite hardship because of the topography of the lot. Motion by Nancy Putz, seconded by Mark Ehlenz to approve Case No. V/89-75 with two conditions as stated. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 2