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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-13 CPC MIN• STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: January 13, 1991 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Angela Anderson, Gene Bealka, Glenna Bealka, Duane Elliott, Rob Hamlin, Don Valsvik, and Darwin Wald Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Ann Pung-Terwedo, Planner Absent: Gary Funke Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Don Valsvik to approve the minutes of December 9, 1991 as submitted. Seconded by Gene Bealka. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS • 1. Case No V/SUP/92-1 - A Variance to the Parking Ordinance and Special Use Permit for the expansion of a restaurant/video store (Stelletti's) into an approximate 800 square foot space. The property is located at 826 South Fourth Street in the CA, General Commercial District. Donald Istel, owner, presented the request. He plans to expand into the space behind his restaurant currently occupied by Classic Care. He stated that he has never received any complaints as far as customer parking. He does not usually have many seated customers in the restaurant; most are serviced by delivery or take out. He is concerned that Domino's Pizza may move to a location across the street and therefore wishes to diversify his business. In the future he may possibly add a milk cooler and/or a frozen food cooler. Ann Pung-Terwedo stated that a corner store/variety store use is allowed and the parking requirements are similar to the video store use. The Commission could see no problem with the request. There are four recommended conditions of approval. Motion by Darwin Wald to approve the Variance and Special Use Permit as conditioned. Seconded by Rob Hamlin. All in favor. • 2. Case No. V/SUP/92-2 - Special Use Permit for construction of a boat boarding plaza area with a Variance to the setback requirement for construciton of a boarding deck located along the St. Croix River just south of the Dock Cafe (225 Nelson Street) 1 . Stillwater Planning Commission January 13, 1992 In the Bluffland/Shoreland and Flood Plain District. City of Stillwater, and St. Croix Boat and Packet company are the applicants. Amy Stefan of Stefan Associates presented the plans. She stated that the plaza will not affect the existing parking lot. It is hoped that the plaza will alleviate the pedestrian problem in that area. It should not result in an increase in activity, but is designed to accomodate the activity that now exists. Dick Anderson, St. Croix Boat and Packet, stated that it will take about two weeks to build the plaza. It will be built and maintained by the St. Croix Boat and Packet Company. Mike McGuire, owner of the Dock Cafe, asked if any existing trees are to be removed. Amy Stefan replied that no existing trees will be cut down, but new, longer-living trees will be established. Motion by Rob Hamlin to approve the Variance and Special Use Permit as conditioned. Second by Gene Bealka. All in favor. • OTHER BUSINESS 1. Election of Chair Don Valsvik nominated Gerald Fontaine as Chairperson for 1992. Seconded by Gene Bealka. All in favor. Duane Elliott nominated Don Valsvik as vice-Chair. Seconded by Gene Bealka. All in favor. 2. Review of Lily Lake Plea Amy Stefan, Stefan Associates, presented the plans. Steve Russell stated that the Park and Recreation Commission has reviewed and recommended the plan. After the Planning Commission reviewal, the plan will be presented to the City Council. Amy stated that there are two phases to the plan. In Phase I, the existing chain link fence will be removed and a walkway added to connect the beach area with the fishing pier area. Members of the Commission stated their concern with this aspect of the plan. Chairman Fontaine felt that removing the fence may make that area unsafe for children along the water's edge and the path may actually draw children to it by making it more • attractive. Rob Hamlin felt that the plan has fewer barriers from the water for unsupervised children. Duane Elliott suggested that a legal opinion be obtained. Don Valsvik suggested that a hedge be placed as a barrier from the water. Steve Russell will look into this as a liability issue. 2 • Stillwater Planning Commission January 13, 1992 Angela Anderson suggested that the landscape plan include more white pine and more native plants. Steve Russell was asked about the time frame for the project. The picnic area is to be completed this spring or summer. The pathway will be built as money becomes available. Phase Two will be completed in five to ten years. Don valsvik made Plan subject to safety as the foc 3. Context Study Ann Pung-Terwedo context study of expense. a motion to approve the Lily Lake Park Master review by a water safety expert with toddler us. Second by Duane Elliott. All in favor. Grant Application explained the CLG grant application for a Stillwater. The study will be at minimal City Motion by Gene Bealka to recommend the grant application be submitted. Seconded by Darwin Wald. All in favor. ]? uary meeting 4. Set date for-Fe • Ann asked if the Commissioners would be available to meet in February given a few days' notice. Ann will contact the members in February with a meeting date and all who are available will attend the meeting. 5. Comm. Dev. Department's Work Program Steve Russell presented the goals and objectives for the Community Development Department and a work program for 1992 to carry out the goals and objectives. After the Planning Commission review, it will be submitted to the City Council. Motion by Duane Elliott to support the work program for the Community Development Department. Seconded by Don Valsvik. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Gene Bealk to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Seconded by Duane Elliott. All in favor. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary