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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-11 CPC MIN• STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: March 11, 1991 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Angela Anderson, Glenna Bealka, Judy Curtis, Gary Funke, Rob Hamlin, and Warren Pakulski Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Members Absent: Duane Elliott and Don Valsvik Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. Motion by Warren Pakulski to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 14, 1991 as submitted. Seconded by Angela Anderson. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS • Case No. SUP/v/90-73 - A Variance and Special Use Permit for the construction of a garage addition on an existing substandard struture (one foot seven inches from the property line, thirty foot setback required) for a residential use in an accessory structure at 115 North Harriet Street. The Planning Commission has reviewed this application at a previous meeting and denied the request, primarily because the applicant was not in attendance at that meeting. The request went to the City Council, but was referred back to the Planning Commission for comments. James Lund, owner, explained that his home is 120 years old and there is no basement or family room. He does not want to change the structure of the home by adding on. The addition to the garage will not be a complete second story. The pitch of the roof will be changed to match the roofline of the house, and he feels the addition will give the garage more of a carriage house look. Mr. Russell showed a video of the property and reported that the only comment from the City Council during its review was favorable because of the carriage house look. He also stated that the zoning ordinance does not allow habitation of garages. The Commission agreed that a condition should be added prohibiting • the installation of water and sewer. Mr. Lund stated there will be electric heat in the addition. He also stated that neighbors have told him there used to be a structure similar to this on the property. 1 Stillwater Planning Commission March 11, 1991 L] Rob Hamlin stated that because of the unique property and the fact that the garage will be architecturally consistent with the house, the addition will add to the character of the property. Motion by Rob Hamlin to approve the variance and special use permit with the condition that no water or sewer be installed and that the area be used for storage and playroom only, with electric heat only. Seconded by Warren Pakulski. Motion carried 6-1; Judy Curtis opposed. Case SUP/V/91-6 - A Variance to the Sign ordinance for the placement of a wall sign and projecting sign and a Special Use Permit to operate a small tearoom/coffee shop with a retail establishment at 232 South Main Street in the CBD, Central Business District. Thomas Loome, co-owner, presented the request. The Antiquarian Booksellers will be moving into the former Hooley's store. There is currently a projecting sign at the present location and the owners wish to move that sign to the new location, and to replace the current Hooley's sign with a new wall sign. There will also be window signage with gold leaf lettering. Mr. Loome stated that bookstores traditionally have a projecting sign reading "BOOKS". Mr. Russell noted that the ordinance does not allow an outside display of books, which is presently done at the bookstore. Mr. Loome agreed to remove these. Mr. Russell also stated that since each business is allowed one sign, the bookstore would be allowed one sign and the coffee shop would be allowed a different sign without a variance. Rob Hamlin made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit for a coffee shop. Judy Curtis seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Rob Hamlin made a motion to deny the variance request for additional signage. Judy Curtis seconded. Motion to deny carried 6-1; Warren Pakulski opposed. Case No. SUP/91-7 - A Special Use Permit to conduct a Karate Studio at 1754-1798 Curve Crest Boulevard in the BP-I, Business Park Industrial District. James Kellison, Curve Crest Properties, presented the request, along with Jack Hunt, owner of the karate school. Several parents of karate students were present and expressed their support of the karate school and the plans to move to a new location. Motion by Rob Hamlin to approve the Special Use Permit. Seconded by Gary Funke. Motion carried 7-0. Cass No. V/SUB/91-8 - Variance to the lot size requirements for a minor subdivision of a 3,528 square foot parcel into two parcels 2 • Stillwater Planning Commission March 11, 1991 of 896 square feet and 2,688 square feet in the CBD, Central Business District. No applicant was present. The case will be heard at a later time. Case No. V/SUB/91 major subdivision lots ranging in si and a common open Eagle Ridge Trail Family Residential R - Variance to the lot size requirements and a of an approximate 5.0 acre parcel into eight ze from 6,400 square feet to 10,800 square feet space area of approximately 2 acres located on adjacent to Lake McKusick in the RA, Single District. Case No. PUD/91-10 - A Concept Planned Unit Development for the construction of eight duplex attached single family dwelling units with a zero sideyard lot line. The proposed development is located on Eagle Ridge Trail adjacent to Lake McKusick in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Tim Nolde was the applicant for both cases. Mr. Nolde stated that the plans are to build eight one-level townhomes in the $180- 200,000 price range. He stated that concerns for the McKusick • Lake wetlands have been kept in mind, and the number of units planned has been reduced from twelve to eight to keep more open space. A number of neighboring homeowners were present to express their concerns. A resident of Eagle Ridge Trail stated that he is opposed to the development because it is zoned single family, and he believes it would destroy the wetland and character of the neighborhood. He feels it would decrease the value of the neighboring homes. Mr. Nolde responded that he does not believe the development would decrease the value of the other homes. He stated that Oak Glen does not need any more single family homes, and he will not be competing with the neighbors to sell single family homes. Bill Lecuyer, developer of Wildwood Pines, stated that this is the highest taxed area in Stillwater and the City will be losing taxes on this property if duplexes are built. A man representing his daughter who lives at 835 Eagle Ridge Lane stated that this development is inconsistent with the area. The residents purchased their homes with the understanding that it would be all single family homes. Dick Petrick, 871 Eagle Ridge Lane, stated bigger and more expensive than two of the atti planned. He will also be able to see them from is presently unobstructed. He bought his home single family neighborhood. He currently pays taxes. that his house is iched units being his backyard which because it is in a $6,000 in property • Stillwater Planning Commission March 11, 1991 Rob Hamlin made a motion to deny the PUD and subdivision request. Judy Curtis seconded. Motion carried 5-0, with Gerald Fontaine and Glenna Bealka abstaining. Case No. V191-11 - Variance to the sideyard setback requirements (thirty feet required, ten feet requested) and request for private access to an unimproved road at the Northeast corner of Third and Aspen Streets in the RB, Two Family Residential District. John Haug presented the application. He stated that the request for private access is being withdrawn. He spoke with the Public Works Director earlier today and was told that Aspen Street could be extended. There was discussion regarding at whose cost the street will be extended. There are three recommended conditions of approval. Condition No. 2 was eliminated. Two new conditions were added: 3) Access off Aspen Street to the lot will be provided by the owner as required by the Public Works Director. 4) The City Engineer to look at storm sewer size and complete a drainage study to ensure that the storm sewer is adequate. Motion by Warren Pakulski to approve the variance with four conditions. Seconded by Glenna Bealka. Motion carried 7-0. Review Criteria for Vacant Lots on Unimproved Streets - The Commission reviewed and discussed the criteria which were developed as a result of several requests which have come before the Commission. Item No. 2 was clarified with the addition of "...regardless of zoning". Motion by Rob Hamlin to accept the Review criteria for vacant lots on Unimproved Streets. Seconded by Gary Funke. Motion carried 7-0. Annual Review of SUP/89-31 for MTM ticket trailer lust north of Lowell Park - There was discussion of the problem with resident complaints regarding the whistle blowing. The whistle blowing is required by Federal law at all intersections, and is not just for effect. The duration has been reduced as much as possible. is Motion by Judy Curtis to approve the annual review with four conditions as stated. Seconded by Warren Pakulski. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. 4