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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02-10 CPC MINSTILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: February 10, 1992 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Gene Bealka, Glenna Bealka, Gary Funke, Don Valsvik, and Darwin Wald Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Absent: Angela Anderson, Duane Elliott, and Rob Hamlin Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Don Valsvik to approve the minutes of January 13, 1992 as submitted. Seconded by Darwin Wald. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Case No. V/SUP/92-3 - A Variance and Special Use Permit to • construct a 22 foot by 44 foot warehouse/garage with a zero sideyard setback. The site is located at 204 NorthThird Street in the PA, Public Administrative/Office District. Dennis McKean, Secretary, Board of Water Commissioners, presented the request. He stated that this request was given verbal approval by the Planning Commission in 1990. The new garage will be built on the site of the existing garage which will be taken down. There was discussion regarding the Heritage Preservation Commission's recommendation to add dormers to the new structure. Mr. McKean stated that he would prefer not to have the dormers because of the added expense. The Board could see no reason for recommending the dormers for a storage building/garage. Because the existing building with dormers is being torn down, and the original building does not have dormers, there would be no architectural integrity. Mr. Fontaine questioned why the new garage is not being built much bigger than the existing garage. Mr. McKean stated that there are reservoirs in that location, and the Water Board also wants to maintain the existing parking area. Don Valsvik spoke as a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, next door to the Water Department. He stated that the driveway on the south side of the Water Department belongs to the church, but is used and maintained by the Water Department. The church is not opposed to the construction, but is concerned about drainage, and also that the three fire doors on the north side of the church 1 • Stillwater Planning Commission February 10, 1992 not be obstructed because there is a nursery school in the church. Eugene Holger, representing Escension Episcopal Church on the north side of the Water Department, stated that he has no objections since the new building will be located on the same site as the old building. He did ask if the drainage of runoff could be improved. Mr. McKean stated that it may be possible to divert water into a tunnel, thereby alleviating water in the driveway. Steve Russell stated that because the new construction will not be increasing the amount of runoff, it would not be appropriate to add a condition of approval in this regard. Mr. McKean stated that he will work with the churches in trying to alleviate the runoff. Gary Funke made a motion to approve the Variance and Special Use Permit with the conditions as recommended, eliminating condition No. 4 requiring dormers, and adding another condition that the Trinity Lutheran Church fire doors be kept unobstructed by the contractor. Darwin Wald seconded. All in favor. 2. Case No. SV/92-4 - A Street Vacation for a 5 foot by 128 foot • portion of Alder Street between Highway 95 and Lake Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District, Bluffland/Shoreland District. Daniel Chaleen, Deborah Desteno, Applicants. The applicants were not present. Steve Russell explained that the applicants are refinancing and the discrepancy was found during a title search. The applicants will not be able to refinance without the street vacation and a clear title. The application has been referred to the utility department to insure that there are no water or sewer lines at that location. Motion by Gene Bealka to approve the street vacation request pending approval by the Public Works Department, Water Department, and City Engineer. Seconded by Gary Funke. All in favor. 3. Case No.-SUP/92-5 - A Special Use Permit for the placement of a 4 foot wide, 250 foot long, permanent dock at 2021 North Lake street. Marvin Sjobeck, property owner, presented the application. He has spoken to the two neighboring property owners, Wolf Marina and Rumpf's Marina and they had no objections. Mr. Sjobeck has also applied to the DNR and the Army Corps of Engineers for approval. • There are four recommended conditions of approval. Cond. No. 3 was amended to include the Army Corps approval. Motion by Gary Funke to approve the Special Use Permit request 2 Stillwater Planning Commission February 10, 1992 with four conditions of approval as amended. Seconded by Glenna Bealka. All in favor. OTHER BUSINESS Gary Funke reported that the DNR has objected to the boat plaza which was approved at the last meeting. Steve Russell will be meeting with the DNR on Wednesday for further discussion. Possible Annexation of Land Steve Russell reported that this parcel is the only land south of Highway 96 which is surrounded by City property. A staff report will be presented to the Commission at the next meeting. Update View Study Mr. Russell asked for ideas on how to protect the views from the river. The Commission suggested tree cutting regulations, and design review for any development visible from the river. Update Downtown Improvements Mr. Russell presented a report on the work completed and work yet to be done. i Planning Workshops Mr. Russell reported that there is money in the budget for three Planning Commission members to attend the spring workshops. Members were asked to inform Steve if interested in attending. Gene Bealka stated that he would attend the Feb. 13 session. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Gene Bealka to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Seconded by Darwin Wald. All in favor. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 3