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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-13 CPC MINSTILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: May 13, 1991 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Angela Anderson, Glenna Bealka, Duane Elliott, Gary Funke, Rob Hamlin, Warren Pakulski, and Don Valsvik Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Ann Pung-Terwedo, Planner Members Absent: Judy Curtis, Gerald Fontaine Acting Chairman Don Valsvik called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Warren Pakulski to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 8, 1991 as submitted. Seconded by Gary Funke. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS • Case No. SUB/91-17 - A minor subdivision of a 11.29 acre parcel into two lots of 4.96 acres and 6.33 acres. The site is located north of State Trunk Highway 96 in the RA Single Family Residential District and Bluffland/Shoreland District. Kenneth Seefert, owner of the property, and the realtor selling the property for Mr. Seefert presented the request. Mr. Seefert wishes to split the property and sell both lots. The request had been referred to the DNR for comments, and Mr. Russell distributed copies of the letter received from the DNR in response. The DNR has limits on development on slopes greater than 12 percent in the Bluffland/Shoreland district. There is some concern regarding lot B because of the topography of the lot. It may be difficult to find an adequate building site on this lot. Both the residence and the drainfield must be located on land with less than a 12 percent slope. The DNR does not want to approve the subdivision if the owner will be coming back to request a variance to build on the lot. There are three recommended conditions of approval. The Commission suggested that a fourth condition could be added so that no variance will be requested in the future. • Toni Stiles, owner of the property to the east, stated that her father originally owned the property and she may have topographic maps of the land. She has no ob3ection to the subdivision as long as another road is not put in. Rob Hamlin made a motion to approve the subdivision with three Planning commission Minutes May 13, 1991 conditions as stated and a fourth condition added: The applicant shall provide a topographic map with the building and drainfield sites shown to certify that both lots are buildable prior to separation of the lots. Seconded by Duane Elliott. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. SUP/91-19 - A modification to a previously approved Special Use Permit, to construct a 22 x 24 foot two-story addition to a group home residential facility at 310 West Myrtle Street. Rodney Stivland presented the application. He stated that the request is to add living space only, no additional bedrooms. Ann Pung-Terwedo noted that a Special Use Permit was approved for this group home in 1986 for 16 persons. The new request will not affect the number of persons in the home and no parking spaces will be eliminated. Motion by Warren Pakulski to approve the Special Use Permit request. Seconded by Glenna Bealka. Motion carried 7-0. • Case No. V/91-21 - A Variance to the five foot sideyard setback requirement for the construction of an attached garage with a zero sideyard setback at 915 W. Abbott Street. Raymond Loida, owner, presented the request. He is planning to build a two car garage; without the additional five feet, it could only accomodate one car. The Commission noted that the sideyard is adjacent to Washington Park and therefore the request will not affect any neighbors and is not precedent-setting. There are two recommended conditions of approval. The requirement for a one-hour fire wall was explained to the applicant. The applicant stated that he will continue to use the existing shed as storage and workshop area. Motion by Gary Funke to approve the Variance request with two conditions. Warren Pakulski seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. V/91-22 - A Variance to the frontyard setback requirement (thirty feet required, fifteen feet requested) and to the sideyard setback requirement (five feet required, three feet requested) for the construction of a screened porch at 511 West • Moore Street. Jeff Sherburne, owner, presented the request for construction of a 14 x 10 foot screened porch to the front of his house. He stated that some of the older homes in the neighborhood are set back 25' from the front property line. His front yard contains Planning Commission Minutes May 13, 1991 LJ foliage which will screen the porch from the street. He believes the addition will improve the lines of the front of his house, and he stated that his neighbors have no objections to the addition. Staff has recommended denial of the request because there was no hardship seen. Motion by Gary Funke to approve the Variance request. Seconded by Glenna Bealka. Motion failed 3-4. (in favor: G. Bealka, G. Funke, W. Pakulski. Opposed: A. Anderson, D. Elliott, R. Hamlin, D. Valsvik) Case No. V/91-24 - A Variance to the building coverage for an accessory structure (1,000 square feet maximum, 1,562 square feet requested) for the construction of an 832 square foot garage at 428 East Alder Street. There are five recommended conditions of approval which the applicant agrees to. The Commission agreed that this is a large lot and the garage will meet all setback requirements, and it will be an improvement to the property. Motion by Warren Pakulski to approve the Variance request. Gary Funke seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. SUB/91-25 - A major subdivision of a 29.5 acre parcel into two outlots and five developable lots ranging in size from 25,180 square feet to 44,600 square feet (Green Twig Way). The site is located off Eagle Ridge Trail in the RA, Single Family Residential Distrct. Tim Nolde, property owner, presented the request and stated that this was his second choice for development of the property. His previous request was withdrawn because of neighborhood opposition. There are seven recommended conditions of approval. Bill Lecuyer, 746 Wildwood Lane, stated that he is in favor of the development and is glad that Mr. Nolde went along with the wishes of the neighboring residents. Motion by Gary Funke to approve the Subdivision request with seven conditions. Seconded by Glenna Bealka. Motion carried 7-0. The members of the Commission thanked and commended Mr. Nolde for agreeing to change his plans to comply with the neighbors' desires. Case No. SUB191-26 - A Variance to the Sign ordinance for the placement of a twenty square foot monument sign, eight feet from 3 • Planning Commission Minutes May 13, 1991 the property line, at 1672 South Greeley St. Larry Axdahl, owner of the property, and Sheldon Pearson, owner of Home Decorating, presented the request. They stated that the main objective of the sign would be to identify 1672 Greeley Street in large numbers. The names of the two businesses will be in smaller letters below. Mr. Axdahl stated that because Greeley Street is so busy, people have trouble finding the address. Rob Hamlin stated that sometimes there is information overload if a business has too many signs. He suggested that the owner use numbers on the building that are more noticeable. Mr. Axdahl stated that the total sign area is twenty square feet, which would be allowed under the ordinance. Mr. Russell clarified that the issue is not square footage, but number of signs, as the sign ordinance allows one sign per business. The tenants would be allowed to use window frontage for additional signage. Motion by Gary Funke to approve the Variance request. Seconded by is Glenna Bealka. Motion failed 2-5. Case No. SUP191-27 - A Special Use Permit for a guest house inn with three rooms and indoor/outdoor public dining at 114 East Chestnut Street. Duane and Martha Hubbs presented the application. Ann Pung- Terwedo stated that the Fire Inspector has set the occupancy capacity at 40 people. Richard Kilty, downtown business owner, questioned why there were no requirements for adequate off-street parking. Mr. Russell responded that four parking spaces are provided for over-night guests and dining room guests will park on the street. Mr. Russell stated that at this time, it is impossible for downtown businesses to provide adequate off-street parking. There was further discussion regarding Mr. Kilty's concerns with parking. Motion by Rob Hamlin to approve the Special Use Permit with four conditions as written. Angela Anderson seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The Commission noted that any parking enforcement concerns should be taken directly to the City Council. Case No. V/91-28 - A Variance to the rear and sideyard setback • reuirements (five feet rearyard and sideyard required, two feet rearyard and sideyard requested) for the construction of a 442 square foot garage at 808 South Third Street. Daniel St. Claire, owner, presented the request. 4 • Planning Commission Minutes May 13, 1991 The building inspector has recommended a three-foot setback on the side because of a neighbor's existing garage. Mr. St. Claire agreed to the three-foot setback. The Commission added this as a fourth condition of approval. Motion by Gary Bunke to approve the Variance request with four conditions. Seconded by Warren Pakulski. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. SUP/90-17 - One Year Review of a Special Use Permit to conduct small group tours, small business meetings and small weddings at the William Sauntry Bed and Breakfast at 626 North Fourth Street. Duane and Martha Hubbs, Permit Holders, were present for the review. Dean Miller, 623 N. Third St., stated that he is concerned that the off-street parking condition has not been enforced, and that there are many guests of the Bed and Breakfast parking on the street. Mrs. Hubbs responded the Trolley was used any time an event was scheduled for more people than the home had adequate parking spaces for. She also explained that the building behind the Bed and Breakfast has four tenants who all park on the street. She stated that she has never received a complaint from any neighbors regarding guests parking on the street. Motion by Gary Funke to approve the One Year Review of the Special Use Permit with the original conditions of approval, and to change Condition No. 11 to stated that the Permit will be reviewed upon complaint. Warren Pakulski seconded. Carried 7-0. Case No. ZAT/91 - Review and Discussion of the reorganization and reclarification and minor modifications to the Zoning Ordinance, City Code, Chapter 31. Mr. Russell explained that most of the information is not new, but has been reorganized. Motion by Duane Elliott to recommend the comprehensive update of the zoning ordinance to the City Council for a first reading with the understanding that the Planning Commission will review it again next month and recommend any changes at that time. Second by Gary Funke. Motion carried 7-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Duane Elliott to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Seconded by Warren Pakulski. Motion carried. 5