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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-12 CPC MINSTILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION • MEETING MINUTES The Stillwater Planning Commission met Monday, September 12, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the Stillwater City Council Chambers, 216 North Fourth Street. Present: Jerry Fontaine, Chairperson Dorothy Foster, Duane Elliott, Rob Hamlin, Glenna Bealka, Jay Kimble Not Present: Darwin Wald, Kirk Roetman, Don Valsvik Others: Steve Russell, Community Development Director Ann Terwedo, City Planner Approval of Minutes Motion by Glenna Bealka, seconded by Dorothy Foster to approve the minutes of August 8, 1994. All in favor. Public Hearinas 1. Case No. SUB/94-52. A minor subdivision of a three foot portion of lot 5, block 1, to lot 4, block 1, Green Twig Way in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Tim Nolde, Applicant. • Mr. Nolde was present representing the proposal. Motion by Rob Hamlin, seconded by Glenna Bealka to approve the minor subdivision as presented. All in favor. 2. Case No. SUP/94-48. A Special Use Permit to grade and fill an existing ravine with approximately 745.98 cubic yards of fill and topsoil material. The property is located at 726 W. Linden Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Michael S. Raleigh, Applicant. Mr. Raleigh presented the proposal. He stated that the fill will create a 3 to 1 slope in this area. The bank is eroding away toward his home. Dave Purcell, West Linden Street, is concerned about ravines. Carol Peterson, 704 W. Linden, asked about how much fill will be put into the ravines. Mr. Raleigh stated about 70-80 truck loads. Jerry Fontaine asked about trees in the ravine. Mr. Raleigh stated that no trees would need to be removed. He will only be impacting areas where no trees are presently located. Richard Orthmeir, present owner of the home, stated that the bank is eroding away. Neighbors • throw leaves and garbage into the ravine. STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 • Chairman Fontaine closed the public hearing. Mrs. Raleigh added that the ravine is very dangerous. She is concerned about her children. Duane Elliott stated that ravines are where the water drains. If the ravines are to become safe, improvements need to be made. In this case, erosion control measures need to be made at the end of the pipe. City staff should look at the whole picture of ravines. Rob Hamlin stated that the City has an obligation to control run-off and to preserve natural, open space areas. The ravines are wildlife habitat. He questioned why the neighbors had not given written approval. Motion by Rob Hamlin to continue the hearing to October 10, 1994 in order for the neighbors to approve (in writing) grading and filling of their portion of the property and for City staff to review this matter further and possibly seek some alternatives. All in favor. 3. Case No. SUB/94-49. Final plat approval for the Forest Ridge Second Addition and variance to the existing front, side, and rear yard setback requirements for the construction of 24 single family homes with zero-lot line setbacks. The property is located at West Ridge Circle and East Ridge Circle in the RB, Two-Family Residential District. Mark Kemper, Applicant. • Mark Kemper and Mr. Blichfeldt, developer, presented the proposal. They gave background to the project. Mr. Kemper outlined the style of the duplexes in relationship to the land and present subdivision along with reasons for the variances. Jerry Fontaine questioned lots 1, 17, 18 and 14. Mr. Blichfeldt stated that three-season porches would be added. Duane Elliott asked if the size of the structures have increased since the original plat was approved. Mr. Blichfeldt stated that they were originally a split-level design and now a one-level. Motion by Rob Hamlin to approve the subdivision and variance requests with an additional condition of approval: "Lots 1, 2, 15, 16, 17 and 18 shall be in alignment with lots 19, 14 and 3". Seconded by Jerry Fontaine. All in favor. 4. Case No. SUB/94-50. A minor resubdivision of four city lots into two lots of 12,610 sq. ft. and 21,024 sq. ft. with an existing home. The properties are located on the southwest corner of West Anderson Street and South Harriet Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. David B. Harvieux, applicant. Dave Harvieux presented the proposal. He gave background on the development of the property. 0 2 STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 • Motion by Rob Hamlin to approve the minor resubdivision. Seconded by Dorothy Foster. All in favor. 5. Case No. SUP/V/94-51. A Special Use Permit and Variance to the rearyard setback requirement (25 feet required, 11 feet proposed) for the expansion of an existing church, a two- story addition, and a new gymnasium. The property is located at 14940 - 62nd Street North in the RB, Two-Family residential District. Pope Associates, Applicant. Dick Harjininsky, representing Pope Associates, was in attendance. He mentioned access off Panama Avenue. Mr. Russell stated that there should be no access off Panama. The principal of the school stated that the neighbors did not have a problem with the project. He questioned the need for additional parking lot improvements. Steve Russell indicated that according to the parking regulations, additional parking is needed. However, less parking is now being provided. If needed in the future, this parking will have to be incorporated. Motion by Duane Elliott to approve the school addition with the rearyard variance with an addition to condition of approval No. 3: "Parking for an additional 57 cars shall be provided including handicapped parking requirements as required by the Planning Commission based on need after a public hearing to review the parking demand." Seconded by Dorothy Foster. All in favor. • 6. Case No. SUB/94-46. A minor subdivision of a 72,781 sq. ft. lot (1.67 acres) into two lots of 37,288 sq. ft. (.81 acres). The property is located at 2289 Croixwood Blvd. in the CA, General Commercial District. Investors Savings Bank, F.S.B., John H. Bennan, representative and applicant. Mr. Berman gave background on the existing ownership of the property. Restrictions were placed on this property in 1982. Duane Elliott questioned the curb cuts on to Highway 5. Steve DeMars, 2307 Hidden Valley Lane asked about what type of business will go on the lot. They are opposed to any type of construction. Monti Moreno, potential owner of the property, stated that the type of business which would be put on the lot (hair salon) would be compatible with the area. Peggy Leutele, 2317 Hidden Valley Lane, stated that this proposal is intended to override the existing restrictions. Leslie DeMars, 2307 Hidden Valley Lane, stated that the City has made promises in regard to 0 3 STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 • this land and the neighboring property owners thought it would never be developed. Mr. Russell stated that the lot can be built on according to the covenants but the use is restricted. A hair salon can be considered a professional office. Mr. Bennan stated that the lot will sell no matter what. Motion by Rob Hamlin to approve the minor subdivision with three (3) conditions plus one addition: "4. A utility easement subject to approval of the public works director and water department director shall be recorded over Lot 1 to provide utility service to Lot 2." Seconded by Glenna Bealka. All in favor. 7. Case No. 94-47. A variance to the sideyard setback requirement on a corner lot (10 ft. requested, 30 ft. required) for the construction of a 20 ft. x 28 ft. garage. The property is located at 1203 W. Olive Street in the RB, Two-Family Residential District. Roger Knapp, applicant. Mr. Knapp was present. Jerry Fontaine asked about the garage location. Duane Elliott asked how far the garage is away from the roadway. Motion by Rob Hamlin to approve the garage variance with condition of approval. Seconded by Dorothy Foster. All in favor. 8. Case No. PUD/94-4. Modification to the design of a previously approved planned unit development for the construction of a retail center, office use and gas station at 2500 West Orleans Street in the CA Commercial District. Dick Zimmerman, Applicant. Peter Hilger, architect, presented the proposal and changes that have been made since the original proposal. He feels that the essential elements of the original project are the same. Duane Elliott questioned the drainage plan along with the building material treatment of the structures. Jay Kimble questioned the elevation of the strip mall in relation to the Ann Bodlovick Apartments. The signage will be in a 2 ft. letter band. Steve Russell stated that more specific information needs to be submitted on signage. Motion by Duane Elliott to approve the project with all conditions of approval, including those added by the design review committee. Seconded by Glenna Bealka. Rob Hamlin commented that this project is downgraded from the original project. Approved 5-1. 0 4 STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 • 9. Annexation Policy. City Attorney Dave Magnuson presented information on the Minnesota state statutes regarding orderly annexation. Presently, nine property owners have petitioned for annexation. 10. Washington County Comprehensive Plan. Bob Lockyear updated the Planning Commission on the Washington County Comprehensive Plan. OTHER BUSINESS Jerry Fontaine mentioned that the public is not being informed of decisions of the Planning Commission which no longer go to the City Council. He wondered if something could be done. Motion by Rob Hamlin to adjourn. Seconded by Glenna Bealka. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Ann Pung-Terwedo is is 5