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MINUTES
Date: June 10, 1991
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman
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
Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Gary Funke to approve the minutes of the meeting of May
13, 1991 as submitted. Seconded by Don Valsvik. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
• Case No. V/91-29 - A Variance to the Sign Ordinance for the
placement of a fourteen square foot sign below an existing pylon
sign at 2000 Northwestern Avenue. Nordquist Sign Company for
Norwest Bank, applicant.
The applicant was unable to attend the meeting, but did submit a
letter to the Commission. The request is to add an "INSTANT
CASH" sign to the existing pylon sign.
Steve Russell stated that the ordinance allows a 100 square foot
sign. The existing sign at Norwest is 168 square feet, which met
the existing sign ordinance regulations at the time.
Duane Elliott stated that the existing sign is well over the size
allowed by the ordinance and he could see no reason to approve
additional signage. He then made a motion to deny the request.
Warren Pakulski seconded.
Discussion followed: It was suggested that the existing sign be
reformatted to incorporate an INSTANT CASH sign, or to put the
sign in the window, which is allowed under the ordinance. It was
also suggested that the message center carry the INSTANT CASH
message. Glenna Bealka felt that the situation is unique because
of the community service of the message center on the sign and
additional signage should be allowed. Rob Hamlin stated that too
• many signs can create an informational overload and it would be
difficult for passing motorists to read all the signs.
The vote was taken and was 6-2 in favor of denial. (G. Bealka
and G. Funke opposed)
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Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes
June 10, 1991
Case No. V/91-32 - A Variance to the rear and sideyard setback
requirements (one foot rearyard and one foot sideyard requested)
for the construction of a 704 square foot garage at 222 West
Willard Street.
Eugene and Kathleen Leatherman, owners, presented the request.
They are aware of the three recommended conditions of approval
and stated that eaves will be placed on the north side of the
garage to comply with Condition No. 1.
Motion by Gary Funke to approve the request with three
conditions. Seconded by Rob Hamlin. All in favor.
Case No. SUP/91-33 - A Special Use Permit for an addition to an
existing church along with a new parking lot at the First
Methodist Church, 813 West Myrtle Street.
A representative of Robert David Burow, Architects, presented the
request. He is aware of the three recommended conditions of
approval.
• Motion by Duane Elliott to approve the Special Use Permit with
three conditions. Seconded by Gary Funke. All in favor.
OTHER
Review and approve revised Flood Plain Ordinance - Steve Russell
explained that the amendment eliminates mobile homes and mobile
home communities from the flood plain, and that a few definitions
have been added. The amendment is necessary in order to acquire
National Flood Insurance. The item is continued to the meeting
of July 8, 1991.
Recommend new Plannina Commission member to replace Judy Curtis
Gary Funke stated that several other people have applied for the
vacancy and their applications should be reviewed by the
Commission. Rob Hamlin made a motion to table this item until
the other applications are reviewed by the Commission. Seconded
by Don Valsvik. All in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Submitted by:
. Shelly Schaubach
Recording Secretary
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