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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-14 CPC MINPLANNING COMMISSION July 14, 1997 Present: Jerry Fontaine, chairman Glenna Bealka, John Rheinberger, Kirk Roetman, Tom Wiedner and Terry Zoller (7:50) Others: Steve Russell, Community Development Director (7:40) Absent: Dave Charpentier, Don Valsvik and Darwin Wald Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Mr., Rheinberger, seconded by Mrs. Bealka, moved approval of the minutes of June 9, 1997; all in favor. Case No. V/97-36 A variance to the corner yard setback (15'6" feet proposed, 20' required) for a 600-square foot addition at 438 S. Broadway in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Denise and Nick Sparta, applicant. Mr. Sparta explained their plans. He said they wanted to maintain the historic value of the home. The existing line of the house will be continued farther back in the yard. Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Roetman, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Case No. V/97-37 A variance to the fence ordinance for construction of a 6-foot privacy fence in the corner side yard setback at 518 S. Greeley in the RB-Two Family Residential District. Tracy and Patrice Jenson, applicants. Mr. Jenson was present for the discussion. He explained the request is to secure more privacy from traffic. He said extending the fence 23 feet as recommended by staff would require giving up too much of the yard. Marion McDonough, 105 W. Willard, expressed her concern regarding safety and said she felt a 42-inch high fence would be more appropriate than the requested 6'. Bronson Simonet, Jenson's neighbor to the north, suggested having the police decide whether the requested fence would obstruct vision and create a safety hazard. He said the Jensons are entitled to some privacy and he would be in favor of the request if it is determined the fence would a not create a safety concern for traffic. Neal Casey, who lives at the corner of Olive and Willard, echoed the concern regarding safety. Mr. Wiedner said he had been in the Jensons' yard and there is no privacy. He said he did not understand the rationale of extending the fence 23 feet versus to the Jensons' property line. Mr. Roetman moved to allow the requested fence no closer than within one foot of the property line along Willard St., with condition of approval No. 2 as recommended by staff, and a third condition that the fence be reviewed upon complaint. Mr. Wiedner noted that review upon complaint could be difficult once the fence is constructed. Mr. Roetman agreed to eliminate his third condition of approval. Mr. Fontaine suggested adding a condition that the request be reviewed by police/public works to determine if the proposal will create a traffic hazard. If it is determined the fence will obstruct vision for traffic, the request is denied. Mr. Roetman accepted that as a third condition. Mr. Wiedner seconded the motion; all in favor. I& Case No. V/97-38 This case was withdrawn. Case No. V/97-39 A variance to the side yard setback (5 feet requested, 10 feet required) for construction of an addition and a rear yard setback (3 feet requested, 5 feet required) for construction of a garage at 1216 W. Ramsey St. in the RA, One Family Residential District. Paul and Joan Friant, applicant. Mr. and Mrs. Friant were present for the discussion. Mrs. Friant explained that they would like to remain in their home, but need extra room for their family. The front of the addition will be aligned with the front of the existing home. She said drainage will be guttered to the center of the home and then drained by piping to the rear of the yard. Mrs. Friant also explained that fire retardant material will be used in the garage due to the closeness of the neighbor's existing garage. Charlotte Dauffenbach, 103 S. Grove St., said her only concern was with the drainage and said she wanted to be sure that the drainage will be inspected. 0 Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mrs. Bealka, moved approval of both variances as conditioned; all in favor. Case No. V/97-40 A variance to the side yard setback (3 feet requested, 5 feet required) for construction of a garage at 513 W. Mulberry in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Steve and Lori Skalman, applicant. Mr. Skalman briefly explained the request and material being used in the retaining wall. Mrs. Bealka, seconded by Mr. Rheinberger, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Other business • Consideration of a second detached unit policy change in RB District lots. Mr. Russell explained the matter had been referred to the Heritage Preservation Commission which recommended six points to consider in an amended policy. Mr. Russell said if the ordinance is amended, the Planning Commission should hold a public hearing and notify all RB owners. It was agreed to have Mr. Russell develop a proposed amended policy to be brought back to the Commission in August, with a public hearing to be set after that time. • There was a brief discussion of the AUAR which was scheduled to be considered for adoption at the July 15 City Council meeting. • Review of Phase 1 expansion area Mr. Russell introduced the "principals" in the Phase 1 development area: Homer Tompkins of Contractor Property Developers Company which will be participating in the Charles Cudd development of the Newman property; Marc Putnam of Charles Cudd; Dan Herbst of Pemtom Land Company, developers of the Stahloch property; and Greg Kopischke of Westwood Professional Services. Mr. Russell said the Newman and Staloch properties were combined for the purposes of land analysis. Mr. Kopischke went through the land analysis -- topography, slope, soil/wetlands, vegetation data, etc. Using the technical data, the net developable acreage is about 215 acres, Mr. Russell said. Taking out about 35 acres for roads, leaves about 180 to be developed in the Phase 1 area. A total of 500 units is proposed, with a r",1 mix of large lot (2 units per acre), small lot (4 units per acre) land use proposed. The recording secretary left at 9 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary I? to