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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-10 CPC MIN PLANNING COMMISSION 0 June 10, 1996 Present: Jerry Fontaine, chairman Glenna Bealka, Dave Charpentier, Kirk Roetman, Don Valsvik, Darwin Wald, and Terry Zoller Others: Steve Russell, Community Development Director Absent: Rob Hamlin and Thomas Weidner Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Mr. Wald, seconded by Mr. Valsvik, moved approval of the minutes of May 13, 1996; all in favor. Case No. SUB/96-31 A preliminary plat approval for a 32-lot subdivision on 15.22 acres located south of Bayberry Avenue Court in the RA-Single Family Residential District. Trail Head Development Corp., applicant. Representing the applicant were Jim Peterson and William McCully. City • Engineer Klayton Eckles also was present for the discussion. Mr. McCully went through the revised plan. The major revisions are the removal of one lot and the alignment of Interlachen. Mr. McCully also went through staff's recommended conditions of approval and the developer's response to the conditions. Signe Cowen, 202 Crestwood Terrace, gave a history of the property. Lynette Newman, 203 Crestwood Terrace, showed a video of the property, elevations, wetlands and potential drainage problems. Sheila Maybanks, 201 Bayberry Court, spoke of the need to respect the environment; she also suggested that the city not accept a fee in lieu of park land dedication. Tim Cowen, 202 Crestwood Terrace, showed photos of Meadowlark Park taken after a May 19 rainfall and said water management is a serious problem in the area. Cindy Green, 204 Crestwood Terrace, said water issues and preservations of wetlands are of greatest concern.; David Green asked about the city's water/land management policies regarding environmental protection and showed photos of several eroded areas at other development sites. Amy Storbakken, 301 Maryknoll Drive, asked if the city had attempted to quantify the recreational value of the area. She requested that the city postpone approval until data is gathered to determine the area's value as a park/open space. Speaking about a concern for additional traffic on Maryknoll were Steve Sweetland, 214 Maryknoll Drive., Deanna Storbakken, 301 Maryknoll Drive, and Doug Dornfeld, 303 Maryknoll Drive. Also raising concerns about runoff and other issues were: Bill Ward, 462 Bayberry Ave. Court; Frank Biontek, 197 Maryknoll; Ann Letizio, 189 Maryknoll; and Kathy Kraucht, 201 Interlachen Way. Signe Cowen summarized concerns and asked that the developer consider a new plat that does not enclose the wetland and provides access to the wetland through Meadowlark Park; that the develop utilize increased silt fencing measures, preserve trees and provide a buffer around the wetland area. Mr. Russell responded to comments about traffic issues. He said the traffic engineer says the road (Maryknoll) has the capacity for any additional traffic the project would generate. He also noted the concern is part of the Deer Path issue (cut-through traffic) the city has yet to come to grips with. Mr. Eckles responded to the wetland/water issue. He said he thought the developer had done a good job, pointing out the wetland easement will provide a large natural area. He said it was his opinion the plan does a good job at wetland preservation, pointing out the proposed mitigation plan exceeds state requirements. Mr. Peterson said the developer wants to preserve wetlands as an amenity and suggested that many of the comments/concerns were a result of past engineering practices, rather than what is proposed in the development plan. Most of the discussion by commission of approval regarding park dedication city might want to require a p improvements to and provide bett Valsvik noted the park will need a I water/drainage problems. Mr. Valsvik condition of approval No. 5 to indi dedication fee to be used to "n Meadowlark Park and provide better n members centered on the condition and Mr. Russell's suggestion that the ayment in lieu of land to make er access to Meadowlark Park. Mr. of of work because of the existing suggested changing the language in cate the developer shall pay a park ake substantial improvements to access to the park as land might be available." (Park fees to be paid by the developer would amount to $35,000-$40,000.) Mr. Roetman, seconded by Mr. Wald, moved approval as conditioned, with the revised condition of approval No. 5. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. SV/96-30 A street vacation for all that portion of Interlachen Drive between Crestwood Terrace and proposed Interlachen Way. Trail Head Development Corp., applicant. Mr. Zoller, seconded by Mr. Roetman, moved approval as conditioned, with the additional condition suggested by Mr. Peterson that approval is pending final plat approval. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. SUP/96-33 A special use permit for home occupation, massage therapy in a residence located at 1202 W. Myrtle St. in the RA-Single Family Residential District. Sister Germaine Perreault, RN, applicant. The previous resident of the home also had a massage therapy business. Kay Boyce, 1222 W. Myrtle St., questioned whether there would be more than one business conducted from the home. Lauren Fouks, previous resident, assured Ms. Boyce that was not the case. Mrs. Bealka, seconded by Mr. Roetman, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Case No. DR/SUP/V/96-35 A design permit and special use permit for a self-service car wash -- 6 bay -- and variance for a second wall sign located on Lot 3 and the southwest 20 feet of Lot 4, Block 2, Stillwater Market Place 2nd Addition located in the BP-C Business Park Commercial District. Krongard Construction, applicant. Jack Krongard was present for the discussion. Most of the discussion centered on the requested variance for a second sign which would face County Road 5. Mr. Krongard spoke of his need for the additional signage. Mr. Roetman said signage on County Road 5 was specifically addressed when the Market Place development was approved; signage on the rear elevation (County Road 5) of businesses in Stillwater Market Place is not allowable. Mr. Roetman, seconded by Mr. Wald, moved approval of the design review and special use permit as conditioned; all in favor. Mr. Zoller, seconded by Mr. Roetman, moved to deny the variance; all in favor. Case No. V/96-38 A variance for a 2 and 1 /2 x 4-foot sign located at 901 South Third St. in the RB-Two Family Residential District. Pastor Don R. Hargate, applicant. Pastor Hargate was present for the discussion. He said there had been a problem with signs on the side of the building being vandalized. He said as a non-traditional church, the building is hard to identify without a sign on the corner (Churchill and South Third). He said he understood there was a problem with the brightness of the existing sign and the church would be willing to do something to correct the situation. Peter Young, 821 S. Third Street; Ellie Samuelson, 904 S. Third St.; and Frank Norris, 906 S. Third St., said their concern was with the brightness of the sign and the fact that it is lit 24 hours a day. Carol Hargate, member of the congregation, noted the Planning Commission must have assumed there would be signage when the church use of the building was approved. Pastor Hargate again said he would be willing to work with the city Planning Department to address the lighting issue and find some way to get the church name on the building. Mr. Zoller moved to continue the case until the July 8 meeting, with the condition that the sign be turned off at 10 p.m. within four days. Mr. Wald seconded the motion; all in favor. Case No. V/96-39 A variance to the street sideyard setback (30 feet required, 18 feet requested) for construction of a deck on the south side of the home located at 755 Amundson Drive in the RA-One Family Residential District. John Benson, applicant. Mr. Benson was present for the discussion. He said the proposed deck would not impact any neighbors, and he noted the plans have been cut back by eight feet. He said the deck was in the house plan when it was submitted to the city for approval. The house is situated on a triangular lot and this is the only possible location for a deck. U There was some discussion of the amount of land taken by Washington County in the McKusick Lake road project that occurred after Mr. Benson had purchased the property; the additional property was taken to provide for a turning lane. Mr. Benson said he was not sure, but thought it was about 8-10 feet. Upon questioning by Mr. Valsvik, Mr. Benson said he didn't think a variance would be required were it not for the loss of property due to the road project. Lauren Fouks, 1330 Amundson Place, said she thought the deck would be a nice addition to the house and neighborhood. Referring to the hardship created by the loss of property due to the road project, Mr. Roetman, seconded by Mrs. Bealka, moved approval of the variance, changing the requested variance to reflect the reduction in the deck size. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. DR/SUP/96-40 A special use permit for a bed and breakfast located at 303 N. Fourth St. in the RB-Two Family Residential District. Carol and William Hendrickson, applicant Jenny Racer, the applicants' daughter who will be living in the carriage house, was present. She said there was no objection to any of the recommended conditions of approval. Matt Franke, 308 N. Third St., asked about parking. It was noted the provision for off-street parking is a condition of approval. Mr. Valsvik, seconded by Mrs. Bealka, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Case No. SUP/96-41 A special use permit for a home occupation, massage therapy from a residence located at 1330 Amundson Place in the RA-One Family Residential District. Lauren Fouks, applicant. One letter of opposition was received from a neighbor at 1300 Amundson Place. Mr. Roetman noted many of concerns raised in the letter are addressed in the conditions of approval. Ms. Fouks said she is trained and certified. She said most of her business in conducted in her clients' homes. She said she will do very little business, not more than three clients a week, in her home. C? Mr. Roetman, seconded by Mrs. Bealka, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Case No. /96-3, This case was removed from the agenda at the applicant's request. Mr. Wald, seconded by Mr. Roetman, moved to accept the applicant's request; all in favor. Case No. SUP/96-42 A special use permit to install a portable classroom unit at Lily Lake Elementary School located at 2003 W. Willard St. in the RA, One-Family Residential District. Independent School District 834, applicant Mike Brabender was present representing the School District. Mr. Roetman, seconded by Mr. Wald, moved approval as conditioned for a period of two years; all in favor. Case No. V/96-43 A variance to the front yard setback (30 feet required, 18 feet requested) for construction of a three-season porch with overhead deck at 1410 Riverview Drive in the RA, One-Family Residential District. John A. Kraemer, applicant. Mr. Kraemer provided a handout showing the lot and existing deck. The house is not parallel to the street; the distance of the house to the street increases so only about one-half of the deck would be outside the required setback. Portions of the existing deck extend about 4 and one-half feet into the setback; the proposed deck would extend about four more feet. Mr. Kraemer said there is a hardship as this is the only buildable location for the deck. Mr. Zoller, seconded by Mr. Roetman, moved approval of the request as submitted; all in favor. Other business Housing Assistance Plan -- Mr. Russell explained the plan is basically the implementation of the housing element of the city's Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Zoller, seconded by Mr. Valsvik, moved approval of the plan; all in favor. Draft Revised Subdivision Ordinance -- It was agreed to hold a special meeting to discuss the ordinance and the Orderly Annexation Agreement. Mr. Zoller, seconded by Mr. Valsvik, moved to set a special meeting for June 17; all in favor. Mrs. Bealka, seconded by Mr. Roetman, moved to adjourn at 10:40 p.m.; all in favor. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary • ?J