HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-12-08 CPC MINPlanning Commission
is Dec. 8, 1997
Present: Jerry Fontaine, chairman
Glenna Bealka, Russ Hultman, John Rheinberger, Don Valsvik,
Tom Weidner and Terry Zoller
Others: Steve Russell, Community Development Director
Absent: Kirk Roetman and Darwin Wald
Mr. Fontaine called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Approval of minutes: Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Valsvik, moved approval of the minutes
of Nov. 10, 1997
Case No. V/97-66 A variance to the side yard setback (10 ft. required, 2 ft. requested) for
construction of a 12 x 14 ft. deck located at 1233 Driving Park Road in the RA, One Family
Residential District. Joseph and Cynthia Westrup, applicants.
Cynthia Westrup was present for the discussion. She explained they had purchased the home
with the understanding they could build a deck off the existing patio doors. She also said the
property had been graded and built up with soil. She further stated that there is no opposition
from neighboring property owners.
Mr. Fontaine noted the house is just 14 feet from the property line, meaning the Westrups could
only build a 4 ft. deck to meet the setback requirements. After some discussion, Ms. Westrup
asked whether the Commission might approve a smaller deck, specifically a 10 x 14 ft. structure.
Mr. Valsvik, seconded by Mr. Rheinberger, moved approval for construction of a 10 x 14 foot
deck. Motion passed unanimously.
Case No. V/97-69 A variance to the front yard setback (50 ft. required, 30 ft. requested) for
construction of a new residence on Lot 3 Wildwood Pines, 5th addition, in the RA, One Family
Residential District. Paul Sterzinger, applicant.
Present for the discussion were Paul and Valerie Sterzinger, builder Steve May, and Bill
LeCuyer, developer.
Mr. Russell noted the major concern is to prevent traffic from backing out on Boutwell Road due
to increasingly heavy traffic loads. Also, he said in future, Boutwell may have to be widened so
it is important to preserve the road right-of-way.
Mr. May noted the Sterzinger lot is of unique shape, and drops off quickly to the rear property
line. To move the house back farther on the lot would require clearing a stand of trees, which the
Sterzingers want to avoid. Mr. May said he calculated it was 45 feet from the edge of the street
to the garage door, as proposed; he also noted there is some confusion regarding the right-of-
way. Mr. LeCuyer stated it was 23 feet from the blacktop to the end of the property line and
suggested there should be plenty of room for a turnaround, with a combined drive for the first 23
feet. Mr. LeCuyer agreed it would be important to save the stand of trees.
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Mr. Fontaine suggested that Mr. May and the Sterzingers provide the Planning Commission with
drawings showing how a turnaround can be accommodated. Mr. Zoller noted that the turnaround
can't be on public property; the first 23 feet belongs to the county.
Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Hultman, moved to table the request until additional drawings
are furnished; all in favor.
Other business:
• Report from home occupation use permit subcommittee
Type I uses - Mr. Zoller suggested requiring that persons operating a Type I home business be
required to register with the City; no permit or public hearing would be required. Mr. Hultman
agreed it would be good to know what activity is occurring.
Hours of operation - it was agreed 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. would be a reasonable limit. It was noted
variances could be requested.
Off-street parking - it was agreed to add language that off-street parking be provided for regular
customers by appointment.
It was agreed to remove any reference to separate entrance from Type II.
Number of customers - Mr. Zoller suggested that limiting the business to one customer at a time
could address both items No. 6 and 13.
Mr. Russell suggested adding language that no non-resident employees be allowed. He also said
he would like to see some language regarding excessive traffic so there is a reference to look at
when there are complaints.
Type III businesses - Mr. Zoller questioned what the ordinance is attempting to control and said
he was unsure of the differences between Type I, II and III businesses. Mr. Russell suggested
that perhaps Type II businesses might be allowable in the RA district, with Type III limited to
RB residential districts.
There also was some discussion about prohibiting certain businesses, such as gun sales and porn
shops, entirely.
It was agreed to have Mr. Russell take the comments and return with a draft ordinance.
Mr. Zoller, seconded by Mr. Valsvik, moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.; all in favor.
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Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording secretary
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