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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-14 CPC MIN• STILLWATER PhfY6+19 COMMISSION Date: December 14, 1992 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Angela Anderson, Gene Bealka, Glenna Bealka, Duane Elliott, Gary Funke, Rob Hamlin, Don Valsvik, and Darwin Wald Also Present: Steve Russell, Community Development Director Ann Pung-Terwedo, City Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Darwin Wald, seconded by Gene Bealka to approve the minutes of November 9, 1992, as submitted. Carried 9-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. SV/92-58 - A street vacation for a fifty foot section of Meadowlark Drive between North Sherburne Street and South Center Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Madeline S. Connelly, Applicant. Steve Mollner of Edina Realty, who is selling the property for the applicant, presented the case. He stated that there are no easements recorded for the property. The applicant is requesting the vacation in order to sell the property. Whether the lot will be buildable is still in question. Agnes Mulvey, 1104 Meadowlard Dr., stated that she is concerned, because of the wetland, that she may get water in her basement if the site is developed. She is also concerned that she will experience more problems with her sewer. Mr. Mollner stated that nothing will be disturbed physically at this time. The applicant is only asking for the land back. There is a possibility that a home will be built in the future, but the first step is to sell the property. Mr. Russell stated that there will be future levels of approval before a building permit could be issued. There are DNR and watershed requirements, as well as floodplain requirements. There are three recommended conditions of approval. The Commission determined that a fourth condition should require easements on the property. Motion by Rob Hamlin to approve the street vacation request with • four conditions, the fourth condition being a formal recording of a sewer and water easement, and a driveway easement at no cost to the owner. Seconded by Gene Bealka. Carried 9-0. 1 • Stillwater Planning Commission December 14, 1992 Case No. SUP/91-62 - A Special Use Permit and Variance to the Bed and Breakfast Ordinance for a fifth Bed and Breakfast room in an adjacent carriage house (as conditioned by the Stillwater City Council on January 7, 1992). The property is located at 807 South Harriet Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Truett Lawson, owner, presented the request. He stated that they have followed all regulations. The reason for the request is the properties were originally as one property, then separated. He purchased them as one property. He has adult children at home which means a family member would be in residence in the facility. He intends to conform to the ordinance requirements. Jeff Peterson, 320 W. Pine, stated his concern about growth of business in residential areas. He stated that the ordinance allows only one Bed and Breakfast within a limited area. He is opposed to the request. Mr. Lawson stated that the request complies with the ordinance because it would be five rooms on one site. He has never had a neighborhood complaint while running his business. i The Commission discussed whether this property can be considered one location or two separate sites. Motion by Duane Elliott to approve the Special Use Permit with 2 conditions. Seconded by Angela Anderson. Carried 6-3. (G. Fontaine, D. Valsvik, and R. Hamlin opposed) Case No. V/SUP/92-59 - A Variance to the sideyard setback requirement (10 feet required, 8.75 feet requested) and a modifi- cation to a Special Use Permit intensifying a retail use at 320 North Fourth Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Thomas M. Loome, owner, presented the application. He stated that the church and parsonage were originally one property, then split up. The parsonage is now a private residence. The church is used as a rare antiquarian bookstore, specializing in religious books. The addition will not be visible from the street. It is the only location where he can expand. The interior will be unchanged except for one window which will be changed to a door. W.G. Heiting, 408 N. 3rd St., stated that he is not opposed to the addition since it will have the same setback as the church. Bill Ersland, 314 N. 4th (the old parsonage), stated that Mr. Loome has been sensitive to the neighbors, and he has no . objection to the request. Willy Biessner, 4th and Mulberry, stated he has no objection. Motion by Gary Funke to approve the Variance and Special Use Permit request. Seconded by Darwin Wald. Carried 9-0. 2 Stillwater Planning Commission December 14, 1992 • Case No. PR/92-57 - A Parking Review for an office use (approximately 200 employees) in the east wing of the present Junior High School, 110 East Pine Street. The property is located in the PA, Public Administrative/Office District. CUB Foods, Applicant. Mr. Russell stated that future uses of the West Wing have not yet been determined. He suggested that this item be continued indefinitely, and a new public hearing be held when further information is available. Mr. Valsvik asked that a letter from Richard Kilty be acknowledged and that all members of the Commission and staff receive copies and that it be made part of the record. Motion by Duane Elliott, seconded by Rob Hamlin to acknowledge Mr. Kilty's letter regarding Case No. PR/92-57. Carried 9-0. OTHER Review and discussion of Draft Special Event Ordinance. Ann Pung-Terwedo reported that in November a group of individuals in the hospitality business met and looked at various locations where special events are held. She has drafted an ordinance for special events in residential areas for review and discussion, and asked for comments from the audience. Patricia Jewell Peterson, 320 W. Pine, asked what is the reason for a special events permit. Could anyone with an older home apply for one, and what is its function. She also stated that allowing eight special events per month would result in an event every weekend. Jill Morette, 426 W. Pine, stated her concern with parking. Jeff Peterson, 320 W. Pine, is opposed to business in residential areas. There would be more parking needed than required by the ordinance. There would be a caterer, photographer, etc. in addition to the guests. The permit would result in a high impact on neighborhoods. An attempt should be made to preserve the residential neighborhood atmosphere. Mr. Morette, 426 W. Pine, stated that Stillwater is losing the small town atmosphere that brought him here. Chuck Dougherty, Rivertown Inn, stated that this issue is not a Bed and Breakfast issue. Mr. Hamlin stated that the purpose of the ordinance is to regulate what is already occurring. Mr. Peterson stated that it would be legitimatizing what is now illegal. Mr. Morette stated that businesses will benefit but not the residents. 3 Stillwater Planning Commission December 14, 1992 • Mr. Hamlin suggested that eight events per month is excessive, and two per month would be more reasonable. Mr. Wald suggested four per month. Motion by Duane Elliott, seconded by Rob Hamlin to amend item No. 2 to allow a maximum of two special events per month. Carried 7- 1. (Darwin Wald opposed; Gene Bealka was absent). Motion by Don Valsvik, seconded by Duane Elliott to recommend that the draft ordinance be recommended to the City Council as amended. Carried 8-0. Comprehensive Plan Work Program and Schedule Mr. Russell stated that he will present the work program to the Council at the first meeting in January. The Commission will be asked to meet one additional Monday per month to work on the Plan. He will also make sure all Commission members get a copy of the old comprehensive plan. Motion by Duane Elliott, seconded by Don Valsvik to recommend the work program to the City Council. Carried 8-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Gary Funke, seconded by Duane Elliott to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Carried. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary CJ 4