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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-11 CPC MINSTILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION • MINUTES JULY 11, 1994 PRESENT: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Glenna Bealka, Duane Elliott, Dorothy Foster, Rob Hamlin, Jay Kimble, Kirk Roetman, Don Valsvik, Darwin Wald ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Ann Pung-Terwedo, Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Darwin Wald, seconded by Glenna Bealka to approve the minutes of June 13, 1994 as submitted. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. V/94-40 - A variance to the rearyard setback requirement (25 feet required, 15 feet • proposed) for the construction of a three-season porch. The property is located at 1923 Eastridge court in the RB, Two-family Residential District. Marcella "Sally" Mackey, owner, presented the request. She is unable to use her deck because of allergies and wishes to replace the deck with a three-season porch. Staff recommended denial because this residential area has established setbacks. Mrs. Erickson, 1936 Tuenge Drive, stated that no other requests have been allowed. She was not allowed to put up a redwood fence. She also stated that it would impact on the future sale of her property. Myrtle Alexander, 1926 Tuenge Drive, stated that it will take away the view from her backyard. There is not much backyard as it is. Darwin Wald asked if the existing deck could be enclosed. Mr. Russell responded that it could not be done without a variance. Motion by Kirk Roetman, seconded by Darwin Wald to deny the variance request, V/94-40. Motion carried 8-0. Rob Hamlin was absent. Case No. SUP/V/94-36 - A special use permit for a 24-unit apartment building for the physically • handicapped and variance to the parking ordinance (48 spaces required, 30 spaces requested). Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes July 11, 1994 The property is located at 1370 Curve Crest Blvd in the RCM, Medium Density Residential District. Accessible Space Inc., applicant. David Sprangers, Accessible Space, presented the request. The company currently has one project in Duluth and one under construction in Austin. He is requesting the parking variance because most of the residents will not have cars. Residents must meet physical and financial qualifications for this type of housing. There is room for the required number of parking spaces, and the Commission suggested that these be indicated on the plan. Cond. No. 1 will be amended to include this item. Duane Elliott asked about providing engine heaters with the parking spaces. Steve Russell noted two comments from the City Engineer: A provision for on-site detention of run-off is needed, and an erosion control plan should be required. These items will be condition number 4. Mr. Elliott asked about sprinklers for the building. The applicant stated that all rooms, corridors, and elevator shafts will be sprinkled. • Motion by Kirk Roetman, seconded by Dorothy Foster to approve the variance and special use permit, SUP/V/94-36, with four conditions as amended, and to include electrical outlets on the parking spaces next to the building. Carried 9-0. Case SUB/V/94-37 - A variance to the lot size requirement of 10,000 square feet for a minor subdivision of 22,564 sq. ft. into 2 lots of 8,175 sq. ft. and 14,389 sq. ft. The property is located at 181 Bayberry Court in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Interlachen Companies, applicant. Clark Nyberg, Realty World, presented the case for Interlachen Companies. He explained that this development was designed 15 years ago as a townhouse development, then the plans were changed to single family homes. Nancy Upsahl, 241 Bayberry, stated that the home would probably be better maintained if it was owner-occupied. She asked that there be a condition that Lot 15 not be split again. Motion by Duane Elliott, seconded by Don Valsvik to approve the variance and minor subdivision request, SUB/V/94-37. Motion carried 9-0. Case No. V/94-38. A variance to the sideyard and rearyard setback requirement (10 feet sideyard required, approximately 3.5 feet proposed and 20 ft. rearyard required, 0 feet proposed) for a 0 2 Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes • July 11, 1994 kitchen addition to an existing structure. The property is located in the CBD, Central Business District. Richard Chilson, owner, presented the application. He stated that the present kitchen is inadequate. Duane Elliott asked about venting. Mr. Chilson stated that a new vent will be installed. Motion by Darwin Wald, seconded by Dorothy Foster to approve the variance request, V/94-38. Carried 9-0. Case No. SUP/94-39 - A special use permit for the construction of a 48-room hotel, bar/restaurant and conference center. The property is located at 127 South Water Street in the CBD, Central Business District. St. Croix Preservation Company, applicants. Chuck Dougherty and Duane Hubbs of St. Croix Preservation Company, along with the architect, presented the application. The Lumberman's building will be restored, and the Hooley's store will be demolished with a new structure in its place. There was discussion regarding the parking. The applicants noted that there will be valet parking . for the hotel. The City Engineer has recommended no parking on Water Street near the hotel entrance. Duane Elliott noted the parking deficiency of 90 spaces. Duane Hubbs stated that the City has retained the air rights above the parking lot and may be able to build a parking ramp in the future. Steve Russell noted that the parking requirements are based on square footage as stated in the zoning ordinance. Richard Kilty, 118 West Oak, questioned why the entrance would be on Water and Chestnut Streets. Mr. Hubbs stated that this originally was the main entrance. Mr. Kilty felt that this will create a traffic problem. Rob Hamlin questioned the difference in coloration between the new and old sections. Ann Pung-Terwedo explained that Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation require the historic building to be clearly separate from the new portion. Motion by Glenna Bealka, seconded by Darwin Wald to approve the special use permit, SUP/94- 39, with eight conditions. Motion carried 8-1. 0 3 Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes • July 11, 1994 Case No. V/94-41 - A variance to the approved sign program for location of two signs, one 3' x 6' and one 3' x 12' sign at 1672 South Greeley in the Business Park commercial Zoning District, Abbott Paint, applicant. Stephen Abbott and Sue Jacoby presented the application. The signs are from a previous store and the owners wish to use these same signs. The light will be on a timer and will turn off at night. The Commission questioned the existing sign on the boulevard. There is one recommended condition of approval. The Commission agreed to change the wording to: No other signage shall be allowed on the building. Motion by Kirk Roetman, seconded by Dorothy Foster to approve the variance request, V/94-41, with one condition. Motion carried 7-1. Glenna Bealka was absent. Comprehensive Plan Update Ann Pung-Terwedo reviewed the Comprehensive Plan task force meetings. Steve Russell • reviewed the request which the Ward Network presented at the last City Council meeting. The Commission agreed that delaying the Comprehensive Plan update for 6 months or more is not reasonable, and felt that a 2-month delay would be adequate. Ann asked that the Commission review the information from all four workshops, the ward network, and related goals and policies. Adjournment Motion by Kirk Roetman, seconded by Darwin Wald to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Carried. 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