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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-04-13 CPC MINi STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: April 13, 1992 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Angela Anderson, Gene Bealka, Glenna Bealka, Gary Funke, Don Valsvik, and Darwin Wald Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Ann Pung-Terwedo, Planner Absent: Rob Hamlin and Duane Elliott Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Fontaine made the following correction to the minutes of March 9: Page 3, first paragrah, last sentence should read: "Gary Funke stated that he would like to see the issue tabled and • the two Planning Commissions talk it out." Motion by Darwin Wald to approve the minutes of March 9, 1992, as corrected. Seconded by Gary Funke. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Case No. SUP/92-10 - A Special Use Permit to conduct a sign production and sales outlet in the east half of a steel building (old Windsurfing Shop) at 501 North Main Street. Daniel Nelson presented the application. He stated that most of the production of the signs will be done in Ham Lake, and this location would be used for the most part as a sales outlet. Chairman Fontaine asked if flammable materials would be used or stored there. Mr. Nelson stated that very few flammable materials are used. Not more than four gallons of paint would be stored there. He compared that to what a person might store in his garage. He stated that the location is not built for production. Mr. Nelson is aware of the two conditions of approval and is in agreement. He stated that the sign plan has been mailed. Gary Funke made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit with the two conditions as recommended and a third condition: The Fire Department shall inspect and approve the storage of toxic or • flammable materials. Seconded by Darwin Wald. All in favor. 2. Case No. SUP/92-11 - A Special Use Permit to conduct a professional theatre along with the service of food and beverages at 324 South Main Street (Grand Garage). The applicant was not present and the Commission continued with the next case. 1 11 Planning commission minutes April 13, 1992 3. Case No. SUB/92-12 - A minor subdivision of a 14.96 acre lot into two lots of 4.28 acres and 10.68 acres of Outlot B on the northwest corner of Curve Crest Boulevard and Northwestern Avenue in the Business Park Industrial District. Ned Windmiller, owner of the property, presented the request. He stated that the 15 acre lot is owned by a partnership, and they now have a buyer (Stillwater Clinic) for one parcel of 4.2 acres. The Commission could find no problem with the request. Motion by Gene Bealka to approve the subdivision request. Seconded by Gary Funke. All in favor. 2. Case No SUP/92-11 (Continued) - Two audience members asked if the Commission would be discussing this case this evening, as that was the reason for their attendance at the meeting. They asked if the theatre would be requesting a liquor license. Ann Pung-Terwedo stated that the applicants are requesting only to serve dessert and coffee. They also questioned if Esteban's liquor license could be transferred to another establishment. Gary Funke stated that Esteban's license is to remain with the Grand Garage building. 4. Case No. SUB/92-13 - A Special Use Permit to sell popcorn and pop from a 1926 Model T Ford Truck at 401 South Main Street in the Central Business District. Mark A. Petterson presented the application. He stated that the truck will be parked in the same spot as the previous popcorn wagon. He has verbal permission from the property owner, but will also get written permission. His hours will be approximately noon to sundown seven days a week. The truck will be left at the location overnight. He is aware of the six conditions. Motion by Gary Funke to approve the special Use Permit with six conditions. Darwin Wald seconded. All in favor. 5. Case No. SUP/89-26 - Annual review of Special Use Permit and report on 1992 Rivertown Trolley activities. Robert Raleigh, owner, was present. He stated that he will be in the same location as last year, but will add a new route to his tour. His first tour is a 45 minute history of Stillwater; the second tour will highlight other homes. Gene Bealka stated that Mr. Raleigh is a great ambassador for Stillwater. The trolley goes to the State Fair every year and is • good advertisement for Stillwater. The Commission members agreed that the trolley has been beneficial to Stillwater. Motion by Don valsvik to approve the special use Permit annual review. Seconded by Darwin Wald. All in favor. Planning Commission Minutes April 13, 1992 Several of the Commission members asked if the annual review has to be continued. Steve Russell stated that it is necessary because the ticket booth is a temporary structure. Mr. Raleigh asked if the condition requiring the booth to be removed by December 1, 1992, could be changed. Mr. Russell stated that requirement is necessary because of the flood plain regulations. 2. Case No. SUP/92-11 (Continued) - The applicant did not arrive and the Commission discussed the case because it is on the agenda for the April 21 City Council meeting. The Planning Commission's past procedure has been to table an item if the applicant is not present for the discussion. Ann Pung-Terwedo stated that the theatre is scheduled to open on April 23. The Fire Department and Building Inspector have made their inspections and limited the capacity to 49 people. The guests will be given maps with designated parking areas. Glenna Bealka made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit. There was no second. It was noted that the City made an extra effort to get an early City Council date in order to accommodate this applicant. It was also suggested that if the Planning Commission does not stand by its policy of expecting applicants to attend the meeting, then in the future possibly none of the applicants will show up. Chairman Fontaine stated that he will be unable to attend the Council meeting on April 21. Don Valsvik stated that it would be appropriate for a Planning Commission member to attend and tell the City Council that the applicant did not come to the meeting and the Planning Commission therefore took no action. Motion by Gary Funke to continue Commission meeting in May. Gene 6-0-1 (Glenna Bealka abstained). this case to the next Planning Bealka seconded. Motion carried OTHER 6. View Study and Recommendations - The commission reviewed and discussed the view Study and its recommendations. Steve Russell stated that the Planning Commission could recommend that the City Council direct further study of the zoning amendments. Motion by Don Valsvik to accept the River view study and recommend that the City Council direct further study and specific recommendations. Seconded by Darwin Wald. All in favor. 7. Middle St. Croix River and Brown's Creek Watershed Management Plans, discussion on goals, policies and objectives - questions and answers. - Ann Pung-Terwedo stated that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the May meeting to amend the Comprehensive Plan to include the Watershed Management Plans. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. 3