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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-14 CPC MINSTILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: January 14, 1991 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Angela Anderson, Glenna Bealka, Judy Curtis, Warren Pakulski, and Don Valsvik Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director members Absent: Duane Elliott, Gary Funke, and Rob Hamlin Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. Motion by Warren Pakulski to approve the minutes of the meeting of December 17, 1990 as submitted. Seconded by Glenna Bealka. All in favor. The Planning Commission received a list of 1991. Mr. Russell made note of two dates • will be held the first Monday, February 4; will beheld the third Monday, November 18. scheduled meetings for The February meeting the November meeting Case No. V/91-1 - A variance to the setback requirements for the placement of a forty square foot sign, two feet from the property line (fifteen feet required) at 1825 Curve Crest Boulevard. The property is located in the BP-O, Business Park Office District. Kathy Hansman, Building Manager, Curve Crest Partners, presented a landscape plan and a concept drawing of the sign with the tenant's names. She stated that this location is necessary for the sign because of the parking lot. The sign will be in compli- ance with the sign ordinance in terms of size. It will be perpen- dicular to the road, and eight feet from the curb so it will not obstruct the view for cars exiting the parking lot. There are currently two recommended conditions of approval. Cond. No. 2 was amended to read: The placement and lighting of the sign at this location will not interfere with traffic safety. Also, Cond. No. 3 was added: The total height of the sign will not exceed six feet. Motion by Judy Curtis to approve the variance request with three • conditions as discussed. Seconded by Glenna Bealka. Motion carried 6-0. Case No. SUP/91-2 - A Special Use Permit to conduct a coffee and tea room on the second floor of an existing building at 120 North Main Street in the CBD, Central Business District. 1 Stillwater Planning Commission January 14, 1991 Katherine B. Francis, owner, presented the application. She stated she has met with the local building inspector and state architect, and will be meeting with the health department. At this time a sign plan has not been prepared, but will be submitted for Design Review Committee approval. The Commission was concerned that there would be live music which would be disruptive to neighboring apartments. Ms. Francis stated that there will be no entertainment, only background stereo music. Hours of operation will be from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Commission determined that a fourth condition of approval be added: No amplified music allowed. in this way, any future buyers of the establishment would be restricted by the condition. Ms. Francis stated that there are plans to open an art gallery downstairs, and there may be live music at the grand opening. The Commission did not feel this would cause a problem. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve the Special Use Permit with four conditions. Seconded by Glenna Bealka. Motion carried 6-0. Use Determination - for a karate studio at 1754-1798 Washington is Avenue in the BP-I, Business Park-Industrial District. Jim Kellison, Curve Crest Properties, and Jill Hunt, partner in the karate studio, were present for the discussion. Mr. Russell asked the Commission to determine if this is an appropriate use in the BPI District. The ordinance does not allow retail use but cultural facilities are a special permitted use. Mr. Russell will inform the City Council tomorrow of the Commission's decision, so that, if it is favorable, the applicants can proceed with the Special Use Permit procedure. Judy Curtis made a motion that the Planning Commission has determined that a karate studio is a cultural activity allowable in the Business Park Industrial District with a Special Use Permit. Seconded by Warren Pakulski. Motion carried 6-0. Consideration of review criteria for use of City right-of-way for driveway access to existing vacant lot. The Public Works Department, Water Department, and Fire Department have been asked for their input. Then the Planning Commission will receive the criteria again for a Public Hearing and final recommendation. The Planning Commission agreed with the criteria as written, but • felt that an additional requirement be added: The driveway should be of a hard surface (concrete or blacktop) approved by the City. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.