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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-14 CPC MIN • PLANNING COMMISSION Oct. 14, 1996 Present: Jerry Fontaine, chairman Glenna Bealka, Dave Charpentier, Kirk Roetman, Don Valsvik, and Terry Zoller Others: Steve Russell, Community Development Director Absent: Thomas Wiedner and Darwin Wald Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Mrs. Bealka, seconded by Mr. Zoller, moved approval of the minutes of Sept. 9, 1996; all in favor. Case No. V/96-59 A variance to the sign ordinance to place a second sign at ProEx Photo, 1960 Market Drive, in the BP-C, Business Park Commercial District. Chuck Lieberg, All-Brite Signs Inc., applicant. Sue Potter, regional manager for ProEx, was present for the discussion. She said the requested sign is needed to improve the visibility of the drive-thru. Mr. Russell explained that a sign program for the center was approved before it was known what tenants would occupy the buildings. The approved sign program does not provide for a sign in the location requested by ProEx. The intent of the sign program, Mr. Russell explained, is to avoid incremental additions to signage at the center such as is being requested. Mrs. Bealka moved approval as condition; the motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Roetman, seconded by Mr. Zoller, moved to deny the request based on the previously approved sign plan; motion based unanimously. Case No. V/96-60 A variance to the sign ordinance to place a free standing sign, 7' 6" in height, and trellis structure on property located at 210 N. Main St. in the CBD, Central Business District. Cindie Sinclair, applicant. Ms. Sinclair was present. Roger Tomten, member of the Heritage Preservation Commission, spoke in favor of the request. He said the HPC saw the requested additions as a way of improving pedestrian interest. • Mr. Roetman, seconded by Mrs. Bealka, moved approval as conditioned; motion passed unanimously. Case No. SUB/96-62 A subdivision to subdivide Lot 10, Block 8, Wilkin's Addition into two equal lots in the RB, Two-Family Residential District. William and Dawn Tunison, applicant. Mr. Tunison explained the proposal is to split the property into two equal lots, each 60 feet in width. The required front yard width in the Two- Family District is 50 feet. Mr. Zoller, seconded by Mr. Valsvik, moved approval; all in favor. Case No.-SUP/96-63 A special use permit for a sign at the entrance of Autumn Wood residential development located on Autumn Wood Way and County Road 5 in the RB, Two-Family Residential District. John Roettger, applicant. Mr. Roettger was present. He explained the design and location of the sign. 40 Mr. Valsvik, seconded by Mr. Charpentier, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Case No. SUP/96-64 A special use permit for a home occupation use permit for a massage therapy business out of a residence located at 628 W. Olive St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential District. Mary Schulte, applicant. Ms. Schulte said she had a petition signed by neighbors approving the business use. The business would be part-time and by referral only. She said there is space for two cars; only one client would be present at a time. Mr. Roetman, seconded by Mrs. Bealka, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Case No. SUP/96-65 A special use permit for construction of an automotive oil change and glass company located on Lot 5, Block 1, Market Place 4th Addition in the BP-C, Business Park Commercial District. Chad Junker, C & D Enterprises, applicant. Mr. Junker was present and briefly explained the plans which have been • approved by Target/Cub. Regarding the condition of approval that landscaping be completed before the business opens, he said that might not be possible due to weather conditions. However, he said he would be willing to put up a bond to ensure the work is completed as soon as possible in the spring. Mr. Valsvik asked about condition of approval No. 4. Mr. Junker explained that in changing the access to his businesses and Mr. Krongard's (who also was present) some green space was lost; the required green space has been added at the front elevation. Mr. Junker also said Fire Chief George Ness has reviewed and approved the revised access to the businesses. Mr. Valsvik, seconded by Mrs. Bealka, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Case No. SUP/V/96-66 A special use permit and variance for the removal of a garage and construction of a 640-square-foot building housing a studio workshop located at 106 N. Sherburne St. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Christopher Wunderlich, applicant. 0 Christopher and Marna Wunderlich were present for the discussion. Mr. Wunderlich explained how the plan evolved from their intent to redo the garage into the proposed structure in order to provide for heated studio space as well as some storage space; according to the fire code, there can be no open, internal flame in a garage. The intent is not to conduct any business from the studio. The structure would be returned to use as a garage should they move out of their home, he said. Regarding the condition of a 10 foot setback from the side property Mr. Wunderlich explained that b f line, ecause o the shape narrow -- it would be difficult to have the structure of the lot function -- long as a and at a later date if a 10 foot setback is required. He requested ga a five rage foot setback and noted the neighboring garage is on the opposite side of the property line. Neighbors Mike Alwin, 231 N. Sherburne, and Les Abrahamson, 1120 W. Myrtle St., both spoke in favor of the proposal. Mr. Alwin said the proposed structure fits the character of the neighborhood and from the front of the property looks like a single stall garage. 10 0 The Wunderlichs also requested a change in conditional of approval No. 1 to accommodate the possibility that they purchase the property from current owner, Sandra Wunderlich. Mr. Valsvik, seconded by Mrs. Bealka, moved approval as conditioned changing condition of approval No. 1 to requiring that the structure be converted to a one-car garage when the property is sold, unless it is sold to Christopher or Marna Wunderlich. Mr. Zoller suggested adding the condition that there be no livable space allowed in the structure. Mr. Charpentier suggested language that the special use permit be reviewed upon complaint. Mr. Roetman suggested the condition that no signage be allowed, and Mr. Russell said there should be a condition that the structure meet fire code requirements for an accessory building if the five-foot side yard setback is allowed. Mr. Valsvik and Mrs. Bealka accepted the additional conditions of approval; motion of approval passed unanimously. Case No. SUB/96-67 A minor subdivision of one lot into two lots located north of 802 W. Mulberry in the RB, Two-Family Residential District. Clarice Auluck-Wilson, applicant. Ms. Auluck-Wilson, representing Alice and Steve Salmonson property owners, said she has purchased two lots from the Salmonsons to make one buildable lot. Mr. Zoller asked whether any trees would have to be removed if a house is placed on the lot; Ms. Auluck-Wilson said none of the trees would have to be removed. Mr. Russell noted the request meets all of the subdivision standards, and it would be difficult to deny the request. Mr. Valsvik, seconded by Mr. Roetman, moved approval; all in favor. Case No. BM/96-68 A building moving permit to move a house from 824 S. Greeley St. to the west side of North William Street between West Mulberry Street and West Linden Street in the RB, Two-Family Residential District. Clarice Auluck-Wilson, applicant. Ms. Auluck-Wilson said she understood some of the neighbors' concerns. She provided architectural drawings of the planned upgrades to the home. She also showed photos with views of homes of similar vintage and assessed values in the neighborhood -- West Mulberry, West Linden, North Owens and North Greeley. Mike and Amy Hooley, owners of the existing house, attested to the quality of the house. Denise Carlson, 1101 Parkwood, spoke in favor of the proposal noting the new owners will be adding value to the home and would make a contribution to the neighborhood. Speaking in opposition were John McCallum, 316 N. Williams, who said he had a petition with 23 signatures of immediate neighbors who were opposed to the proposal; Donna Montbriand, 815 W. Linden; and the resident of 728 W. Mulberry St. Most of the concerns centered on the loss of open space. Mr. McCallum also suggested neighboring property values might be depreciated, and he spoke of the potential that Aulick-Wilson and her husband might run a business out of their home. Mr. Russell pointed out Aulick-Wilson has a buildable lot, and the house proposed to be moved to the lot is consistent with the character of the neighborhood. There are no design standards for structures. Mr. Roetman, seconded by Mr. Valsvik, moved approval; all in favor L.ase No. vi96-69 A variance for the installation of an on-site septic system within the required 40-foot setback located at 118 Lakeside Dr. in . the RB-Bluffland Shoreland District. Michael and Sheryl Meyer, applicant. Mr. Meyer explained the system is failing and action needs to be taken as soon as possible before the ground freezes. Mr. Russell said the DNR has indicated it may be willing to act as soon as the City Council acts on the request. Mr. Roetman, seconded by Mr. Zoller, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. • There was a brief discussion of correspondence from the Long Lake Homeowners Association. Mr. Valsvik asked about the title of the land around Long Lake and ownership of property to the lakeshore versus to the deepest part of the lake. He suggested that it would behoove the city to have ownership to the deepest part of the lake in the event the lake dries up at some point in time. Mr. Russell said that issue and future use of the lake would be brought to the Park and Rec Board. Mr. Russell suggested having another workshop with Marc Putnam. He also • suggested members might want to walk the annexation area and take aday trip to view other new developments in the metro area. It was the consensus to walk the site before holding another workshop. The walk was tentatively scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Mr. Roetman, seconded by Mr. Zoller, moved to adjourn the meeting at 9 p.m.; all in favor. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary