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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-11-12 CPC MINSTILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: November 12, 1990 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Glenna Bealka, Judy Curtis, Duane Elliott, Rob Hamlin, Warren Pakulski, and Don Valsvik Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Members Absent: Angela Anderson and Jay Kimble Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Warren Pakulski to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 8, 1990 as submitted. Seconded by Duane Elliott. All in favor. is LAND USE STUDY 1. A Land Use Facility Study in order to determine the feasibil- ity of using the thirty foot west portion of North William Street, north of Linden Street for access to a vacant 12,000 square foot lot in the RB, Duplex Residential District. Al Ranum, property owner. Karl Ranum presented the request and explained the plans to build a duplex on Lots 6 & 7 of Block 11. He also stated his concern with the staff recommendation that improvements be extended to the north end of lot 6. He is requesting improvements for only 75 feet to the north of West Linden Street, and feels that the additional 75 feet of improvements would benefit the property owners to the north for future development. He feels that the cost of improvements should be shared among all property owners benefiting from the improvements. Chairman Fontaine opened the discussion to audience members. Dale Henderson, who owns Lots 1, 2, and 3 to the North asked if he will be assessed for improvements. Mr. Russell responded that this could become a larger project if adjoining property owners are interested in developing their lots. Meg Orthmeyer, who owns Lot 10, stated that she has no plans to develop that lot and does not want to pay assessments. Later in the discussion, she also stated that even though the area is zoned for duplex, she does • not feel it is appropriate for duplexes and would like the City to look at the zoning of that area. The Commission members differed in opinion as to whether the improvements should be made because of the liklihood of future development, or whether the improvements should not be made Stillwater Planning Commission November 12, 1990 because they will not be used at this time. Mr. Ranum suggested that the alternative is to build the driveway as he has proposed with no assessments to other property owners. Rob Hamlin made a motion to approve the use of North William Street for access to lots 6 and 7 with the four staff recommenda- tions modified to read "from Linden Street to the north boundary of Lot 7" in Items 1, 2, and 3; and further, that if lots develop to the north, the 24 foot street is to be removed and replaced with assessments to the benfiting property owners. Warren Pakulski seconded. Motion carried 4-3, with J. Curtis, G. Bealka, and D. Elliott opposed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Case No. SUB/90-63 - A resubdivision of two lots into three lots of 44,914 square feet, 162,064 square feet and 90,190 square feet on the northeast corner of County Road 5 and Orleans Street. Washington County HRA, Applicant. (See next case) • 2. Case No. PUD/90-64 - A Planned Unit Development for the construction of a forty nine unit senior housing complex, a 7,000 square foot senior center and a 44,910 square foot commercial lot on the northeast corner of County Road 5 and Orleans Street. Washington County HRA, Applicant. Terry Galles of HRA presented the application for both cases. The housing complex will be for people 62 years and older, with rent ranging from $460 to $520. The Senior Center will be for the entire Senior community, not only residents of the complex. The Commission was assured by Ms. Galles that the financing will be for both the apartment complex and the Senior Center. The HRA is hoping for winter construction with occupancy the first of August. Ms. Galles stated that Erickson Post is agreeable to providing access to Outlot A. Motion by Judy Curtis to approve the subdivision request with five conditions as recommended by staff. Seconded by Glenna Bealka. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve the PUD request with six recommended conditions, adding "before building permits are issued" to Cond. No. 5, and adding a seventh condition guaranteeing construction of the Senior Center along with the apartment complex. Seconded by Judy Curtis. Motion carried 7-0. • 3. Case No. SUB/90-65 - A minor subdivision of a three acre site into two lots of 24,000 square feet and two acres on the north- east corner of the Frontage Road and Tuenge Drive in the BP-C, Business Park Commercial District. Lawrence Rose, property owner, presented the request. He stated • Stillwater Planning Commission November 12, 1990 that there are no plans to build at this time, but that there is a buyer interested in the property. There is one recommended condition of approval which Mr. Rose is agreeable to. The Commission added a second condition providing for a drainage easement. Motion by Duane Elliott to approve the subdivision request with two conditions. Warren Pakulski seconded. Motion carried 7-0. 4. Case No. SUP/90-66 - A Special Use Permit to convert two existing office spaces into three apartments at 115 South Union Street and 112 South Main Street in the CBD, Central Business District. Mike Lynskey presented the request. He explained that parking demand will be lower with the apartments, as there will probably be one tenant with one vehicle per apartment. He also feels there is a need for low cost housing in Stillwater, and the rent for these apartments will be $400 or less. There are two recommended conditions of approval. Condition No. 1 • should read: On-street parking must conform to City regulations. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve the Special Use Permit with two conditions. Seconded by Judy Curtis. Motion carried 7-0. 5. Case No. SUB/90-67 - A minor subdivision of a 15,010 square foot lot into two lots of 7,505 square feet at 406 West Hickory and North Martha Streets in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Marilyn Morehead, property owner, presented the request. Her home is on one lot and the other lot is vacant. Motion by Judy Curtis to approve the subdivision request with one condition as recommended. Seconded by Duane Elliott. Motion carried 7-0. 6. Case No. V/90-68 - A Variance to the Sign Ordinance for the placement of an awning sign at 1940 South Greeley Street in the BP-I business Park Industrial District. Clark Nyberg presented the request for his tenant, Midwest Spine Center. Eric Cramer, designer of the canopy, was also present and displayed a picture of the canopy. It will be illuminated from within, and the Commission felt that it would be an attractive sign. Motion by Duane Elliott to approve the variance request. Seconded by Warren Pakulski. Motion carried 7-0. 7. Case No. SUB/90-70 - A minor subdivision of 17,250 square 3 • Stillwater Planning Commission November 12, 1990 feet and 43,500 square feet into two lots of 21,750 square feet and 39,000 square feet at 1912 North Fifth Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Art Mueller presented the request for his mother. The purpose of the request is to add 30 feet to Art Mueller's substandard lot. Motion by Duane Elliott to approve the subdivision request. Don Valsvik seconded. Motion curried 7-0. 3. Case No. SUB/90-71 - A minor subdivision of two lots (one substandard) North of Willow Street between North Second and North Third Streets into two lots of 24,215 square feet and 26,946 square feet in the RA, Single Family REsidential District. William Hubbard presented the request to move the property line which would result in two standard lots. Motion by Rob Hamlin to approve the subdivision with one condition as recommended. Seconded by Judy Curtis. Motion carried 7-0. 9. Case No. SUP/90-72 - A Special Use Permit for the placement of an approximately one hundred square foot monument sign eight foot six inches in height at "The Gardens" townhouse development project on McKusick Road in the RA, Single Family Residential District. The applicant, Tom Elles, was not present. However, several residents of "The Greens" were present. They stated that they have no objection to the new sign, but there is a temporary sign which is in front of their townhouse development. The Commission added a fourth Condition which calls for removal of the temporary sign before the new sign is erected. Motion by Duane Elliott to approve the Special Use Permit with four conditions. Seconded by Warren Pakulski. Motion carried 7-0. 10. Case No. SUP/V/90-73 - The applicant was not present and the case was continued to the next meeting. 11. Case NO. SUP/90-74 - A Special Use Permit for the conversion of an existing second floor office space into six apartments at 221 East Chestnut Street in the CBD, Central Business District. Clark Nyberg, property owner, presented the application. . There are two conditions of approval. Condition No. 1 was changed to read: "can-street parking must conform to City regulations.'' Motion by Judy Curtis to approve the Special Use Permit with two conditions. Seconded by Don Valsvik. Motion carried 7-0. 4 • Stillwater Planning Commission November 12, 1990 12. Case No. V/90-75 - A Variance to the setback requirements for the placement of a garage six feet six inches from the front property line (thirty foot frontyard setback required) at 813 West Churchill Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Greg Cunningham, property owner, presented the application. He explained that the concrete walls along the driveway were there previously and he simply put a cover over the top. He considers the building a "carport" rather than a "garage". Mr. Russell explained that the setback requirements are the same. The members of the Planning Commission expressed their concern with the structure's proximity to the sidewalk, and safety of any children on the sidewalk. Kathleen Silva, who lives at the address, stated that there has been vandalism to vehicles parked on the street, and building a new garage in another location would be too expensive. She feels this is the most practical solution. Motion by Duane Elliott to deny the special use permit request. Rob Hamlin seconded. Motion to deny carried 7-0. The Commissioners stressed that their decision was based on safety considerations. 13. Case No. SUP/90-76 - A Special Use Permit to conduct a three bedroom Bed and Breakfast at 210 East Laurel Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Clayde and Mary Jorgenson, owners, presented the application. There are 15 recommended conditions of approval. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve the Special Use Permit with 15 conditions. Seconded by Judy Curtis. Motion carried 7-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 5