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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-03-08 CPC MIN0 STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: March 8, 1993 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Glenna Bealka, Dorothy Foster, Rob Hamlin, Kirk Roetman, Don Valsvik, and Darwin Wald Absent: Duane Elliott and Jay Kimble Also Present: Steve Russell, Community Development Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Darwin Wald, seconded by Rob Hamlin to approve the minutes of February 8, 1993, as submitted. Carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. SUP/93-13 - A Special Use Permit to conduct an over-the- phone and mail order travel agency business out of a residential structure. The property is located at 1861 Oak Glen Drive in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Robert and Vickie Cicolella presented their request. There are four recommended conditions which the applicants are aware of. Mr. Cicolella stated that he will be retiring in two years, and they plan to open their own agency upon his retirement. This is a way to get established and build up clientele before setting up their business elsewhere, such as downtown. Their neighbors have no objections to the request. There were no comments from the audience members. Motion by Darwin Wald, seconded by Kirk Roetman to approve the Special Use Permit with four conditions. Following discussion, Condition No. 4 was amended to read: This permit shall be reviewed upon a complaint basis or at least annually. Motion carried 7-0 as amended. Case No. SUP193-14 - A Special Use Permit to conduct outdoor sales from a cart in an existing private courtyard at 324 South Main Street (Grand Garage) in the CBD, Central Business District. Vicki A. Poisson presented her request. She is aware of the condition of approval. She plans to sell only cookies from the cart. Upon the City's approval, she will be granted a license from the Department of Agriculture. • Motion by Dorothy Foster, seconded by Darwin Wald to approve the Special Use Permit. Carried 7-0. Case No. V/SUP/93-15 - A Variance and Special Use Permit to 1 Stillwater Planning Commission March 9, 1993 conduct a three bedroom Bed and Breakfast at 210 East Laurel Street. The previous permit was rescinded by the City Council upon request of the applicant in December of 1992. The property is located in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Clyde Jorgenson presented his request. He stated that the house was renovated to use the front as a Bed and Breakfast. They have restored as much of the original home as possible. They requested the Special Use Permit be rescinded temporarily when mortgaging the home because the interest rate was lower as a single family home. Rob Hamlin questioned whether this home meets the ordinance objectives of preserving older structures since there has been reconstruction of the building. Mr. Jorgenson stated that the front half of the house is original except for a new porch railing. Bruce Brillhart, 319 W. Pine, asked about review by the Heritage Preservation Commission. Mr. Russell explained that the • HPC will review this request prior to the City Council public hearing. The applicant met the deadline for the Planning Commission meeting, but not for the HPC meeting. Dorothy Foster stated that this is a perfect location for a B&B. Don Valsvik noted that there are no other B&Bs within the three block limit. Motion by Don Valsvik, seconded by Glenna Bealka to approve the Variance and Special Use Permit request. Rob Hamlin noted that because of the history of this building, he is in favor of this request, but would be negative to any future cases where buildings are substantially changed. Chairman Fontaine agreed, but noted that the ordinance was written after this restoration had taken place. The motion carried 7-0. Case No. SUP/93-16 - A Special Use Permit to conduct special events (small weddings, receptions, business meetings, recitals) out of a residential structure at 319 West Pine Street. The property is located in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Vicki and Bruce Brillhart, owners, presented the case. Mr. Fontaine noted that this request was previously approved by the Planning Commission, then denied by the City Council. An ordinance was then written by a subcommittee of the Planning • Commission, which was subsequently denied by the City Council as too restrictive. The Council determined that each case should be decided on its own merit. 2 • Stillwater Planning Commission March 8, 1993 The Brillharts are in agreement with the 12 conditions of approval. Mr. Brillhart noted that they have reduced their previous request. They have expanded the parking lot to accomodate 10 cars, and have screened the parking lot with a fence and shrubs. The home was previously a rental property and is now a single family home. He has not had a complaint since opening the business. He has improved the appearance of the home. Patricia Jewell Peterson, 320 W. Pine, stated that she has lived across the street for 45 years and never had any problems when the home was an apartment house. She is in possession of a petition obtained during the previous special use permit request, and she has contacted all those who signed. They wish to remain on the petition and a few more names have been added. They are opposed to the request because it would be further commercialization of a residential area. Vicki Brillhart noted that a petition from neighbors directly affected by the B&B and who support the request will be submiteed to the City Council. Mr. Hamlin stated that he felt business meetings and small • weddings would be private and quiet and would not affect the neighbors. He asked Mrs. Peterson what sort of activity she expected that would be disruptive to the neighborhood. She stated that caterers, florists, delivery trucks, limosines, etc. would be coming and going. Pat Medbery, 215 W. Pine, stated that she is concerned that there is so much going on in one area. She was concerned about the parking, but is glad to see the off-street parking. Jeff Peterson, 320 W. Pine, stated that he is disturbed about a meeting and entertainment facility. It will increase the activity on the weekends when neighbors want to use their yards. He stated that the City should set some standards regarding what kinds of businesses should be allowed in residential neighborhoods. Motion by Rob Hamlin, seconded by Darwin Wald to approve the Special Use Permit as conditioned. Carried 7-0. Don Valsvik suggested that, for future requests of this type, four special events, and 30 guests should be considered the maximum. Case No. SUP/98-26 - Annual. Review of Special Use Permit and • Report on 1992 Rivertuwn Trolley activities. Robert Raleigh, owner, was present. He stated that he is continually changing the route in order to keep the local people 3 • • • Stillwater Planning Commission March 8, 1993 coming back. The Freight House has written a letter giving permission to run the business on their property, but Mr. Raleigh was not able to pick it up today as the Freight House is closed on Mondays. Mr. Raleigh responded to a question about ringing the trolley bell by saying it is used for safety purposes. He normally rings it only at intersections and blind corners. Comprehensive Plan - The Commission viewed a videotape of a presentation by the City of Maplewood's Park and Open Space Committee. Mr. Russell stated that parks and open space will be part of Stillwater's new comprehensive plan. It will include guidelines for future development of open space, protection of the ravines and bluffs, and determination of needs for additional parks. Dave Johnson discussion. ADJOURNMENT of Stillwater Township was present for the Motion by Don Valsvik, seconded by Kirk Roetman to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Carried. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 4