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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-10-12 CPC MIN• STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: October 12, 1992 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Angela Anderson, Gene Bealka, Duane Elliott, Gary Funke, Rob Hamlin, Don Valsvik, and Darwin Wald Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Ann Pung-Terwedo, City Planner Absent: Glenna Bealka APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of September 14, 1992, were corrected as follows: Page 1, Case No. V/92-38, should state that Gene Bealka opposed, rather than Glenna Bealka. Page 3, Case No. SUP/92-49, fourth paragraph - Mr. Elliott stated • that spray paint would not be an adequate temporary parking control measure and asked that this be deleted from the minutes. Motion by Don Valsvik, seconded by Darwin Wald to approve the minutes of September 14, 1992 as corrected. All in favor. 1. Case No. V/ requirement (8.32 rearyard setback required) for the 16 & 17, and 18 & Court) in the RB, Applicant. 2-44 - A Variance to the sideyard setback feet requested, 10 feet required) and to the requirement (15.35 feet requested, 25 feet construction of two duplex structures on Lots 19, Block 1, Forest Ridge Addition (Eastridge Two Family Residential District. Allen Rose, Jim Blichfeldt presented the case on behalf of Mr. Rose. Mark Kemper, the surveyor and engineer for Mr. Blichfeldt was also present. This case was continued from the September 14 meeting. The applicant has submitted three alternative building place- ments: Option 1, the original plan, which is nine feet into the rearyard setback; Option 2 is 4 1/2 feet into the rearyard set- back and 4 1/2 feet into the frontyard setback; and option 3 which is approximately 9.9 feet into the frontyard setback. A neighbor, Roger Wohlers, 1933 Eastridge Court, also submitted an alternative plan at the last meeting. The distance between the garage and curb is 27 feet at its shortest point on option 3. Mr. Russell stated that 20 to 25 feet is required for a driveway. 1 • Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 1992 Mr. Kemper stated that since the lots drain to the rear, Options 2 or 3 are the better alternatives. In answer to a question from Mr. Wohlers, Mr. Kemper determined that the new building would be approximately 3.1 feet farther back than Mr. Wohler's house. Mr. Elliott stated that it appears the rearyard setback is more important than the front in this case, and that the building could be moved up even further in order for the backs of the homes to line up. Mr. Russell stated that the building should not be placed any closer than 25 feet from the curb. Mr. Wohlers asked that the Commission consider requiring the building be built one to one and a half feet further to the front than option 3 shows. He stated that this would also make the neighbor to the rear happier. Mr. Bealka stated that he feels any members of the Commission who have not made a physical inspection of the property should not vote on the case. He also stated that he would prefer to abstain from the vote because he is acquainted with both parties. • Mr. Funke stated that he would like to see the case tabled until the site could be staked and the Planning Commission could see the results. Mr. Kemper stated that the drawing actually shows it better than it could be seen on the site. Mr. Fontaine closed the public hearing. It was determined that Mr. Bealka cannot abstain because he took part in the discussion. Motion by Gary Funke to table the Variance request in order for the site to be staked, according to option 3, so that the Planning Commission, along with Mr. Wohlers and the contractor, can view the site. Seconded by Gene Bealka. Mr. Blichfeldt objected to the motion and stated that the applicant has provided three different conceptions which has cost him $700 up to this point. The vote was taken and the motion was defeated 3-5. Don Valsvik made a motion to accept option 3 with two conditions of approval: that the building be moved forward another foot, a total of 10.09 feet into the frontyard setback; and that the four corners be staked prior to the City Council meeting in order for the Councilmembers to view the site before making a decision. Seconded by Duane Elliott. All in favor. • 2. Case No. SUP/92-48 - A request to use a public right-of-way for a driveway access to a residential lot. The property is located south of Interlachen Drive and east of Maryknoll Drive in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Dave Wanless, owner of the property, presented the request. 2 • Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 1992 There was a considerable amount of discussion regarding the costs of this project for which Mr. Wanless would be responsible. Mr. Funke stated that he has had calls from neighbors wondering if they will be responsible for any assessments. Ann Pung- Terwedo stated that existing property owners would not be assessed. The Commission determined that this request is premature because the sewer situation is still in question. Motion by Duane Elliott to table the Variance request until the City's Engineer has an opportunity to meet with the applicant to discuss the sewer situation. Seconded by Gary Funke. All in favor. 3. Case No. SUB/92-50 - into two lots of 2.83 acr west of Washington Avenue of Outlot A) in the BP-I, • Bill Pauley presented objections. A minor subdivision of a 6.33 acre site es and 3.50 acres. The site is located and south of West Orleans (the east 1/2 Business Park Industrial District. the case. The commission had no Motion by Don Valsvik, seconded by Gary Funke to approve the Minor Subdivision request. All in favor. 4. Case Ho. SUP/92-52 - A Special Use Permit for the construction of a 23,625 square foot warehouse facility with a 7,200 square foot retail and office area. The property is located west of Washington Avenue and south of West Orleans Street (the east 1/2 of Outlot A, Parcel 1) in the BP-I, Business Park Industrial District. Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Applicant. Dennis Balyeat presented the request. He responded to questions from the Commission regarding the exterior of the building that he was not sure at this time what exterior materials would be used, but that it would not be a metal building. He stated that the building will cost $930,000 and will therefore be an attractive building. Mr. Russell noted that the conditions of approval require use of the guidelines in the West Business Park Plan and review of the design by the Design Review Committee. Mr. Hamlin suggested that there be a guarantee of survival of • landscape plants beyond two years. Angela Anderson suggested that the proper plants be chosen which could survive during low rainfall periods. Duane Elliott noted the two letters received by the City Engineer 3 0 Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 1992 and the Transportation Engineer. Steve Russell stated that these comments will be incorporated into the plans according to Condition No. 4. Don Valsvik made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit with four conditions. Darwin Wald seconded. All in favor. Rob Hamlin made a motion that the previous request be amended by adding a fifth condition of approval: A five-year guarantee of survival of landscaping plants. Seconded by Gene Bealka. Motion failed 4-4. Lowell Park Plan Ann Pung-Terwedo reported that on July 28, the Council directed Staff to continue work on a Lowell Park Concept Plan which was approved at that time. The Park has been studied from the Andiamo location to Mulberry Point. Ann reviewed the details of the Plan. Motion by Rob Hamlin, seconded by Duane Elliott to approve the Plan as presented. All in favor. Mr. Russell asked for two members of the Planning Commission willing to serve on a subcommittee to study a Special Event Ordinance. Gene Bealka and Darwin Wald volunteered. Bruce Brillhart of the Ann Bean House was present and stated that he would be willing to serve as a representative of the Bed and Breakfast owners. Mr. Russell asked the members to think about issues that should be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan to discuss at the next meeting. He presented slides showing aerial views of City locations to be included in the Plan. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. • Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary