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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-03-12 CPC MINSTILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • DATE: MARCH 12, 1990 TIME: 7 FPM MEMBERS PRESENT: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Glenna Lea1ka Warren Gakulsi Angela Anderson Robb Hamlin Jay B. Kimble Steve Russell, Community Development Director MEMBERS ABSENT: Don Valsvik Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Judy Curtis, seconded by Angela Anderson to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 12, 1990. All in favor, approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS CASE NO. V/90-9-Variance to the sideyard setback requirements for • the conversion of a garage into living space at 406 South Hemlock Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Virgil Crowder, Applicant. Applicant explained the variance request was due to the fact that the living quarters would be used as a family room. The sideyard requirements is ten feet and a variance is needed. The neighbor on the South is approximately twelve feet from the property resulting in a seventeen foot separation between structures. A new garage will be constructed in the rear yard with access off Oak Street. The placement of the new garage is easily accessible off Oak Street. Discussion followed, with emphasis on the fact that the structure is already existing. Applicant agrees to the conditions of approval as stated. No audience comment. Judy Curtis motion to approve the variance subject to conditions as stated. Seconded by Angela Anderson. Unamimously approved. r- r -I LJ Planning Commission March 12, 1990 • CASE _NO__DP/V/90_10-Design Permit and Variance to the Sign Ordinance of the placement of a forty five square foot banner sign on the Old Frost Office Building at 220 East Myrtle Street in the CBD, Central Business District. Tom Schweitz, Applicant. Applicant, Torn Scheitz, presented the request to the Sign Variance to members, emphasizing the fact that people do not notice the business without adequate signage. Discussion followed on the type, size, and color of the sign to be used. Robb Hamlin requested that the sign be adequately secured to the building. Jean Schweitz questioned condition of approval number two, since there were other signs placed on the sidewalk by other businesses. Steve Russell, Community Development Director, clarified the fact that the sidewalk signs are illegal and are not allowed. Councilman Kimble agreed that the signs impede foot traffic and the City does not want that type of liability. No audience comment. Russell recommended approval based on the addition to the conditions of approval that the sign would be securely attached to the building. . Robb Hamlin motion to approve the variance subject to the conditions of approval, including a new provision number four that the sign would be securely attached to the building. Angela Anderson, seconded. Unanimously approved. CASE _NO__SUP/90-12-A Special Use Permit to conduct an over-the-telephone service business at 1405 South Sixth Street in the RB , Two Family Residential District. Jeffrey H. Skinner, Applicant. Jeffrey Skinner, applicant presented the request to the Commission, and explained his plans for the business which will consist of washing commercial and residential windows. No audience comment. Motion to approve with conditions of approval by Judy Curtis. Seconded by Jay Kimble. Unanimously approved. CASE NO V/90-13-A variance to the front and rear setback --------------- requirements for the construction of a home at 322 West Hickory Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Greg Holmquist, Applicant. 40 Planning Commission March 12, 1990 . Case No. Vf90-13 (continued) Russell presented a letter from the owner of the adjacent property, Margaret Carlson of 318 W. Hickory. The letter expressed disapproval of the seven foot variance, asking consideration for more than seven feet. Applicant expressed the desire to preserve the existing trees and to build the best house for the available funds. The members reviewed the house plans and discussed the passibility of building the house to fit the existing lot size. Margaret Carlson, and son, discussed further dissapprova1, stating the existing trees were not a viable concern. Herman Duckworth, neighbor one block away, stated the variance was too extreme and the City should adhere to the building codes. Gerald Fontaine considered the case to be a hardship case due to costs, but to respect the neighbors a minimum variance of ten feet was reasonable. Robb Hamlin stated the right of the neighbors should take precedence over parking considerations and the neighbors should not absorb the entire considerations. • When questioned by Shirley Duckworth, neighbor, about the for sale sign in the yard, applicant stated that financial considerations were a major problem and the lot may still have to be sold. Robb Hamlin suggested amending the conditions of approval to a rearyard setback of ten feet, with a front yard set-back of fourteen feet. Discussion followed on drainage of the site, setbacks, alternative plans, and the surrounding homes in the area. Robb Hamlin motion to approve subject to the conditions of approval plus the addition of the ten foot sideyard and 14 foot front yard conditions. Glenna Bealka seconded. Unanimously approved. CASE NO. V/90-14-Variance to the parking Ordinance for a 6,482 square foot office building at 201 North Second Street in the CBD, Central Business District. George Spevacek, Opus Corporation, Applicant. On behalf of West Publishing Company, who purchased Conco Shoe building, George Spevacek presented the request for the parking variance to members. West Publishing Co. would be occupying the building and agree to the conditions of approval as stated. . The company would be open between the hours of 7 AM and 11 PM. The majority of the employees work between 8 AM and 12 noon. Planning Commission March 12, 1990 CASE No. V/90-14 (continued) Russell explained the parking demand of the use is being moved from a heavy demand area, South Main Street, to a this South Second Steet location. Members agreed that the parking was lighter in this area. Motion to approve subject to conditions by Councilman Kimble, was seconded by Warren Pakulski. Unanimously approved. CASE _NA__V/90--15-Variance to the parking ordinance for expansion of a restaurant/take-out business at 826 South Fourth Street in the CA, General Commercial District. Donald Istel, Applicant. Russell stated the owner had contacted him and that the owner was not aware of the exact plans and would prefer that the commission wait until a later date for approval. Further, that without owner approval, the City cannot approve the variance. Discussion followed with audience comment on the number of parking spaces and demand for existing parking. Applicant explained the seating would allow for a maximum of 18 people and that there would be less people at any given time. Mr. Ranum, v0 S. 4th Street, expressed concerns over enforcement of residential parking and stated the residential only parking sign on • his block was not enforced. Parking permits were suggested as a means of restricting parking in front of his four-plex, to enable convenient parking for his tenants. The winter parking does not pose a problem to the tenants, since there is no enforcement. Robb Hamlin questioned the residential parking restriction, since every citizen is a resident. Hamlin further emphasized the added costs to the City when the winter snow ordinance is violated. Adjacent neighbor, Carl DuRue, expressed concerns over the offensive odors radiating from the exhaust vent of the restaurant. Discussion followed on the solution to the odors. Applicant expressed the desire to locate an exhaust vent on the roof to remedy the problem. Following lengthy discussion two conditions were added as follows: 1. Approval contingent upon written approval by the owner Relocating the exhaust vent 3. All nondelivery restaurant employees would park in the rear lot. Motion to approve subject to conditions, by Robb Hamlin. Seconded by Warren Pakulski. Unanimously approved. L J Planning Commission March 12, 1990 • CASE _NO__V/S0_16-Variance to the Subdivision Ordinance for the placement of a driveway over public property, and unimproved road, at Hazel and Third Streets in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Don Baker, Steve Erban, and Joe Gould, Applicants. Applicant, Joe Baker, presented the request for a variance to members and explained the proposed parcels of property. The location of the access read and future maintenance was discussed. Russell told members that the road was a historic landmark in the area. Also, the road was on City property, but not on the right-of-way, which meant the road was not maintained in the winter months. The City would require the road to be in a condition of minimum standards, with a gravel base and a two inch mat, and would maintain the road thereafter. Bill Hubbard, owner of one of the lots, explained a prior petition to vacate Willow Street and possible use of his property. Discussion followed on maintenance, amount of traffic, access to properties, the small bridge which needed t be removed, pavement of the road, and driveways. Robb Hamlin motion to approve subject to conditions of approval as written. Seconded by Warren Pakulski. Unanimously approved. • CASE _NO__RUD/88-71-PUD Amendment for parking lot location for the Washinton County Government Center office expansion at 14900 North 61st Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Washington County, Applicant. Fred Shank, Architect BWBR, and Lyle Doerr, Facilities Director of Washington County, gave a brief description of the site plan. Question and answers followed . Robb Hamlin expressed disapproval over the size of the facility in a residential area. Further, that the facility is oversized for the area and decentralized facilities might be an option. Dave Rhinehart, property owner, expressed strong dissapproval of the size of the facility, the landscape barriers, and the overall process of the design and implementation of the new facility with a lack of concern for the adjacent property • owners. Lengthy discussion followed on landscape needs for adjacent property owners and the future landscaping plans. Landscaping plans will be reviewed by the Planning Commision at a later date. Fred Shank emphasized the concerns of the County Board for the residents, along with the costs involved in the new facility. Motion by Angela Anderson to approve, seconded by Judy Curtis. Rabb Hamlin Opposed. Approved. Planning Commission March 12, 19901 0 OTHER ITEMS Case No. SUP/89-31- A Special Use Permit review to locate a portable trailer ticket booth for the Minnesota Transportation Museum train ride attractions at the North end of Hooley's parking lot in the CBD, Central Business District and the Flood Plain/Bluffland/Shoreland District. Aaron Issacs, Applicant. Judy Curtis led the discussion on safety and the location of the portable toilets. Rabb Hamlin discussed the square footage of the signage and enforcement of the sign ordinance. Motion by Robb Hamlin to approve the Special Use Permit with review each year. Seconded by Warren Paku l sk i . Unanimously approved. RESOLUTION Review of proposed modified development program (TIF) for scattered site district. Russell recommended approval of the development district modification as consistent with the City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan (Reno 1 ut i on) . 10 Motion to approve the resolution as stated by Warren Pakulski, seconded by Judy Curtis. Unanimously approved. Motion t adjourn at 10:15 PM, by Judy Curtis. Seconded by Robb Ham 1 in. Unanimous. 0