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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-14 CPC MIN• STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 14, 1994 PRESENT: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Glenna Bealka, Dorothy Foster, Rob Hamlin, Kirk Roetman, Don Valsvik Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Ann Pung-Terwedo, Planner ABSENT: Duane Elliott, Jay Kimble, Darwin Wald Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Glenna Bealka, seconded by Rob Hamlin to approve the minutes of January 10, 1994 as submitted. Carried. Motion by Kirk Roetman, seconded by Rob Hamlin to approve the minutes of January 31, 1994 as submitted. Carried. Discussion of the minutes of February 14, 1994, regarding Case SUB/94-3. Minutes were clarified by Steve Russell. Motion by Kirk Roetman, seconded by Rob Hamlin to approve the minutes of February 1, 1994 as submitted. Carried. • PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. SUB/94-9. A minor subdivision of a 20 ft. x 155 ft. parcel of property from Lot 5, Block 1, Marvin Gardens to Lot 4, Block 1, Marvin Gardens (1100 West Sycamore Street) in the R.A. Single Family Residential District, Mark D. and Julie Wilson, applicants. Julie Wilson presented the case and explained that this parcel is no longer needed for access to Lot 5 because the owners now have access off County Road 5. An easement will remain on the property. Motion by Rob Hamlin, seconded by Dorothy Foster to approve the Subdivision request. Carried 6-0. Case No. SUP/94-10. A minor subdivision of a 1.3 acre lot into two lots of 17,500 sq. ft. and 39,128 sq. ft. The property is located at 1301 West Orleans Street in the R.A. Single Familiy Residential District. Randy Noecker, applicant. The applicant presented the case. There is one condition of approval which the applicant agrees to. Motion by Kirk Roetman, seconded by Dorothy Foster to approve the subdivision request with one condition. Carried 6-0. Case No. V/94-11. A variance to the front yard setback requirement (30 ft. required, 6 ft. • proposed) for an addition to an existing home. The property is located at 936 Third Avenue South in the RA, Single Family Residential District. William and Jodi Defiel, applicants. 1 • Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes March 14, 1994 Mr. Defiel explained his plans to add a garage and family room onto an existing home. He stated that the addition will not be obtrusive and will fit into the neighborhood. William Funari, 937 4th Avenue South, questioned how high and how far to the street the addition will be. Mr. Defiel stated that the building will be an additional 20 feet closer to Dubuque. Mr. Russell stated that 30 feet is the maximum height allowed. Mr. Hamlin questioned why the addition will not be built on the back of the house. Mr. Defiel stated that there is not enough room to get to the back of the property on 3rd Avenue South, which actually does not exist. In that location, it would also block a neighbor's view. In the proposed location, he will not obstruct anyone's view. Duane Seaquist, 4th and Dubuque, stated that Handevidt's garage (935 5th Ave. S.) is out to the property line, and Mr. Seaquist's garage is 10 ft. from the property line. Jeff Anderson, neighborhood resident, stated he does not have any objection to the addition. Motion by Rob Hamlin to deny the variance request. No second. Motion by Glenna Bealka, seconded by Dorothy Foster to approve the variance request. Discussion: Don Valsvik stated he would be in favor of the request provided the height of the • addition is no higher than the existing structure. Rob Hamlin stated that he feels it is too much house too close to the property line, and a hardship does not exist because other locations are available. Kirk Roetman stated that this addition will not change the character of the neighborhood, and the applicant is sensitive to the neighbors views. Motion by Don Valsvik to amend the previous motion adding one condition of approval: the roofline shall be no higher than the roofline of the existing structure. Seconded by Glenna Bealka. Motion carried 5-1. Case No. SV/94-12. A street vacation of a portion of Carnelian Street between Stillwater Avenue and St. Croix Avenue in the RB, Two Family Residential District. City of Stillwater, applicant. Ann Pung-Terwedo explained the request to vacate a 20-foot portion of Carnelian Street. Gerald and Gloria Shepardson, 1208 N. William, stated that they own Lot 6 which will have no access if Carnelian is vacated. Steve Russell stated that the Public Works Department does not feel that improving this street would be feasible. Two lots could be developed and the owners would have to pay the costs of improving Carnelian. Mr. Shepardson stated that they are not asking to improve the street, just to not vacate the street. JoAnn Lohr, owner of Lots 10, 11, and part of 12, stated that the City cannot landlock property. Mr. Shepardson stated that the property would be useless if landlocked. • Motion by Kirk Roetman, seconded by Rob Hamlin to deny the street vacation request. Carried 6-0. 2 • Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes March 14, 1994 OTIIER BUSINESS Lily Lake Report Ann Terwedo explained that the City of Stillwater contracted with the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District to test the water quality of Lily Lake. Tim Fredbo of WCSWCD presented the report. Three samples were taken during the summer of 1993. Mr. Fredbo stated that he expected the results to be worse because of the amount of rain last year, but that may have been offset by the lack of warm weather. He recommended that water monitoring be continued on the lake. Jack Evert, resident on Lily Lake, noted that the weed growth has become worse. Tim recommended a buffer strip of uncut grass along the shoreline to control runoff. He also recommended shoreline residents use little or no phosphorus fertilizers. Chairman Fontaine recommended education of the residents through the City newsletter, etc. Del Peterson, resident, asked about street runoff. Tim recommended that streets be cleaned more frequently. Tim reported that the Met Council has a Citizens Lake Monitoring program costing $1,000. Motion by Rob Hamlin, seconded by Kirk Roetman to recommended that the City Council approve continued monitoring of Lily Lake and other major water bodies within the City, and to investigate cost-effective methods of sampling. Carried 6-0. Rivertown Trolley Annual Review Mac Barlass presented the one-year review of the Rivertown Trolley Special Use Permit. Motion by Don Valsvik, seconded by Glenna Bealka to approve the one-year review of the Rivertown Trolley Special Use Permit. Carried 6-0. The Commission directed the Parking Commission to review the request for Trolley Stop on South Main Street in front of the Grand Garage. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary • 3