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PLANNING COMMISSION
Nov. 10, 1997
• Present: Jerry Fontaine, chairman
Glenna Bealka, Russ Hultman, John Rheinberger, Kirk Roetman,
Don Valsvik, Darwin Wald, Tom Weidner and Terry Zoller
Others: Steve Russell, Community Development Director
Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Mr. Wald, seconded by Mr. Rheinberger, moved approval of the minutes of
Oct. 13, 1997; motion passed unanimously.
Case No. SUP/97-64 A special use permit to conduct a certified
therapeutic massage and bodywork business out of a residence located at
919 S. Sixth St. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Wayne and
Sandy Henningsgaard, applicants.
The applicants were present and stated there were aware of the five
conditions of approval.
Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Roetman, moved approval as conditioned;
all in favor.
Case No. V/97-65 A variance to the side yard setback (5 feet required, 2
feet proposed) for construction of a 16 x 32 garage at 2213 Oakridge Road
in the RA, One Family Residential District. James and Evelyn Nyberg,
applicants.
Mr. Nyberg was present and said he was aware of the three conditions of
approval. Mr. Roetman suggested adding a fourth condition that all
drainage must remain on site. Mr. Roetman, seconded by Mr. Hultman,
moved approval with the four conditions; all in favor.
Other business:
• Signage for Market Square businesses on County Road 5
Present for the discussion were Bob Briggs, attorney representing several
Market Place tenants; Dave Reimer of Urban Associates, developer/owner
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of Stillwater Market Center mall; Chad and Josh Junker of Royal
Glass/Royal Lube.
Mr. Weidner excused himself from the discussion and vote.
Mr.'Briggs noted the issue had been reviewed by the Heritage Preservation
Commission. The applicants are in agreement with the HPC's
recommendations and with Ms. Fitzgerald's memo regarding the amended
comprehensive sign plan. Mr. Briggs also noted there are two groups of
businesses affected by the proposed changes -- those in the Market Center
mall and those businesses north of Curve Crest Boulevard; the proposed
signage for businesses north of Curve Crest will be reviewed by the HPC
on an individual basis.
Much of the discussion centered on whether businesses with street
frontage on three sides of their building space would be allowed three
signs. Mr. Valsvik said that item No. 1 of the proposed sign plan would
limit businesses to two signs, one on the front and one on the rear facing
County Road S.
There was also some discussion as to whether the amended sign plan
would require a public hearing. Mr. Briggs suggested deferring that
question to the City Attorney.
Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Valsvik, moved to accept the amended
sign plan for Stillwater Market Place. Motion passed 8-0, with Mr. Weidner
abstaining.
• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance regulations regarding home occupation
use permits
Mr. Russell briefly discussed the reasons for the proposed changes.
Members reviewed a proposed draft of home occupation regulations.
Mr. Weidner suggested item E, which prohibits the use of addresses in the
Type I Home Occupations, is too restrictive. He also suggested that item I,
which regulates traffic, is ambiguous.
It was agreed to eliminate item E in the Type I regulations. it was
suggested that item I could be accomplished by a regulation regarding
hours of operation; Mr. Zoller suggested 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mr. Valsvik pointed
out that the general provisions, as proposed in the draft, for all home
businesses provides for hours of operation from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; it was
agreed that should be changed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Type I businesses.
In reviewing the Type II home occupations, Mr. Fontaine pointed out the
signage currently is limited to two square feet, not six square feet as
indicated in the draft language.
There was a general discussion about the examples of business use, such
as beauty salons, and whether "Type II" businesses should be totally
prohibited in the RA district. There also was discussion regarding the
criteria that should be used in determining "Type 1 and Type II" businesses
-- traffic, intensity of use.
Mr. Zoller, seconded by Mr. Weidner, moved to have a subcommittee work
with Mr. Russell to further refine the draft ordinance; motion passed
unanimously. Mr. Rheinberger, Mr. Roetman and Mrs. Bealka agreed to serve
on the subcommittee.
Mr. Roetman, seconded by Mr. Valsvik, moved to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. All in
favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary
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