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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-12-17 CPC MINSTILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: December 17, 1990 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Angela Anderson, Glenna Bealka, Judy Curtis, Jay Kimble, Warren Pakulski, and Don Valsvik Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Members Absent: Duane Elliott and Rob Hamlin Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. Motion by Glenna Bealka to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 12, 1990 as submitted. Seconded by Warren Pakulski. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS i Case No. V/90-73 - A variance to the frontyard setback requirements for the addition of a second story on an existing garage at 115 North Harriet Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. James Lund, the applicant, was not present. Motion by Judy Curtis to deny the request. Seconded by Angela Anderson. Motion to deny carried 7-0. Case No. PUD/90-80 - PUD Amendment and Final Plan Approval for the construction of a law enforcement center and parking ramp at 14900 North 61st Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Washington County, Applicant. This case and the following case were presented together. Case No. SV/90-2 - A street vacation of a portion of Panama Avenue between North 62nd Street and North 61st Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Washington County, Applicant. There are 12 recommended conditions of approval for the PUD. Condition No. 2 should be corrected to read November 1993, rather than 1991. Conditions 10 and 11 can be eliminated because the topography will screen the cars from the residential area. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve Case Nos. PUD/90-80 and SV/90-2. Seconded by Warren Pakulski. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. V/SUP/90-81 - A Special Use Permit and Variance to the three block distance between Bed and Breakfasts for a five room Stillwater Planning Commission December 17, 1990 Bed and Breakfast along with small group gatherings at 903 North Fourth Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Jeffrey and Elizabeth Griffith, property owners, presented the application. They explained that the house is on a 1 and 3/4 acre lot, with a 100 foot setback. There is space for six cars to park behind the house with an additional four spaces on the north side of the house. According to the Fire Department, a maximum of 65 people could be allowed on the first floor of the home. The Commission discussed further limiting this number because of the limit placed on the other Bed and Breakfast in the area. It was pointed out that there were objections from the neighbors in that case because of on-street parking, but it was agreed to limit the number of guests to 40 for special events because it would allow for some consistency, and could possibly be increased in the future. Bob Lockyear, 1016 No. 3rd Street, stated that he is in support of the application and feels it is a good use of an older home. • Motion by Don Valsvik to approve Case No. V/SUP/90-81 with conditions as listed and restricting special events in size to 40 people. Judy Curtis seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. PUD/90-82 - PUD Amendment for modification of a previously approved eighty four unit townhouse condominium units into a sixty two unit, five building development on Cottage Drive between Orleans Street and County Road 5. Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Applicants. This case and the next case were heard together. Case No. SUB/90-85 - Preliminary Plat Approval for a sixty-two unit townhouse condominium subdivision located on Cottage Drive between Orleans Street and County Road 5. Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Applicants. Terry Galles from Washington County HRA presented both applications. She stated that the request is for sixty units rather than 62. The previously approved plan was for 84 townhouse units, and the present plan is for 60 condominium units. The units will be marketed to those who are 52 years and older, but it cannot be limited strictly to senior citizens. The previously approved apartment complex will be restricted to Senior Citizens. • Motion by Don Valsvik to approve Case NO. PUD/90-82 with 17 conditions as listed. Seconded by Jay Kimble. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Warren Pakulski to approve Case No. SUB/90-85. Seconded by Judy Curtis. Motion carried 7-0. Stillwater Planning Commission December 17, 1990 Case No. SUB/90-83 - A major subdivision of an 88.5 acre site (the Benson Farm) into two hundred and twelve lots ranging in size from 8.125 square feet to 30,100 squre feet, three outlots, and 8.75 acres private lot on a City Lake, and a 5.4 acre City park. Ground Development, Inc., Applicants. The applicant stated that this will be a four to five year project. The homes will be in the moderate price range. Brian Benson, representing his mother, asked for clarification of the three Phases. Dennis McKean from the Water Department, discussed a proposed site for a well and well house on the west edge of the proposed park. The site would require 1/2 acre with a 50 foot setback from the sewer. The Commission discussed whether sidewalks should be required. Glen Van Wormer, the City's consulting traffic engineer, suggested that sidewalks be installed where needed, but not on all streets. • There are 17 recommended conditions of approval. Cond. No. 7 was amended to provide sidewalks as required by the Subdivision Ordinance and the traffic engineer's recommendation. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve PUD;/'90-84 and SUB/90-83 as conditioned. Seconded by Jay Kimble. Motion carried 7-0. OTHER BUSINESS CPA/90-1 - A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to include the Entry Corridor Study and Plan as part of the Stillwater Downtown Plan. City of Stillwater, Applicant. Mr. Russell explained that the Downtown Entryway Plan includes new signage, lighting, a landscape maintenance plan, and policy document for future projects. The Entryway Plan is more detailed than the Downtown Plan. The Commission approved 7-0 by Resolution, the Downtown Entrance Corridor Study and Plan. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary