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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-14 CPC MINPlanning Commission February 14, 2000 Present: Russ Hultman, vice chair Robert Gag, Karl Ranum, John Rheinberger, Darwin Wald and Terry Zoller Others: Community Development Director Steve Russell Absent: Glenna Bealka, Jerry Fontaine and Dave Middleton Mr. Hultman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Wald, moved approval of the minutes of Jan. 10, 2000; all in favor. Mr. Hultman introduced and welcomed new member Robert Gag. Case No. SUP/00-06 A renewal of a special use permit to sell popcorn from a popcorn wagon at 401 S. Main St. in the CBD, Central Business District. Jason Succo, applicant. Mr. Succo is owner of Stillwater Farm Store where the popcorn wagon is located. Mike Bastien, owner of the wagon, was present for the discussion. He said he is in his fifth year of running the • operation. There have been no complaints in the past. Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Wald, moved approval as conditioned for a period of three years; all in favor. Case No. SUP/00-07 A subdivision to combine two lots, Lot 8 and 9, Block 1, Myrtlewood, into one lot of 24,171 square feet and to vacate the drainage and utility easements existing between the common or shared interior lot line between the subject lots of 100 and 112 Myrtlewood Court in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Richard Huelsmann, applicant. Mr. Huelsmann was present. He said the request was prompted by the sale of the property to an individual who proposed to build one single-family home on both lots. The structure will be subject to the same setbacks and covenants as others in the development. Regarding the conditions of approval, Mr. Huelsmann said approval of the city engineer is forthcoming. Regarding the condition that a legal survey be recorded, he said he had talked with County Recorder Cindy Koosman who said her office would only need a letter stating that Lot 8 and 9 are to be taxed as one parcel. Mr. Huelsmann said he also had talked with City Attorney David Magnuson who confirmed that a legal survey would not be necessary since the area is already platted. Mr. Russell agreed that since this is a recent subdivision, with good legal descriptions of the properties, a legal survey need not be a requirement. Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Ranum, moved approval, eliminating condition of approval • No. 2; motion passed unanimously. • Planning Commission February 14, 2000 Case No. SUB/00-08 A resubdivision of lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 1, Matt Hooley's Addition into five lots: Lot 1, 12,000 sq. ft.; Lot 2, 24,496 sq. ft.; lot 3, 12,749 sq. ft; lot 4, 16,786 sq. ft.; lot 5, 138,038 sq. ft. at 1765 Northwestern Ave. in the BP-C, Business Park Commercial District. Heartland Office Village, Leonard Pratt, applicant. Larry Werthein and Ron Alwin were present representing the applicant. They explained that in addition to the fact that the four existing lots don't match the actual building locations, the intent is to create a common interest development, much like a townhouse association, in which the common areas are owned by the tenants. Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Wald, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Case No. V/00-09 A variance to the front yard setback for construction of addition (30 feet required, 26'2" requested) and third stall to an existing garage (30 feet required, 21'2" requested) at 1309 Hillcrest Dr. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Jay and Renee Swanson, applicants, represented by Damin Lindquist, architect. Jay and Renee Swanson were present. They explained their plans are to construct an addition consisting of a master bedroom and walk-in closet on the south side of the home, a third stall to the existing garage, and to tear down and enlarge an existing deck on the rear of the home. They • said they had a petition signed by most neighbors supportive of their plans. During the discussion, it was noted that the only variance required is for the rear yard setback. Mr. Russell stated the Swanson's garage can be as close as 20 feet, based on the average setback of the neighboring properties. Mr. Russell further noted that there is good reason for the variance in the rear, to keep the structure 30 feet away from a slope of greater than 24 percent. Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Wald, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Mr. Swanson asked how long the variance is in effect; the Swansons were told the variance is good for two years from when a building permit is obtained. Case No. SUP/DR/00-10 A special use permit for construction of a 10,744 square foot warehouse/office building at 1900 Tower Drive (Lot 12, Block 2, Kern Pauley Addition) in the BP-O, Business Park Office District. Stillwater West LLC, Ray Kennedy, applicant. Mr. Kennedy was present. He stated he was aware of the 21 conditions of approval and had no problem with those conditions. Mr. Wald, seconded by Mr. Rheinberger, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Mr. Russell pointed out the proposal will got back to the Heritage Preservation Commission for further review. Other items: There was a request for a Planning Commission member to serve as a representative to the Lakes Links Trail Group. Mr. Hultman volunteered to do so. 2 Planning Commission February 14, 2000 Mr. Zoller again asked about scheduling a workshop. Mr. Russell said that will be done soon, perhaps in March. Mr. Wald, seconded by Mr. Rheinberger, moved to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary 0 0 3