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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-13 CPC MINPlanning Commission March 13, 2000 Present: Jerry Fontaine, chairperson Glenna Bealka, Robert Gag, Russ Hultman, Dave Middleton, Karl Ranum, John Rhemberger, Darwin Wald and Terry Zoller Others: Community Development Director Steve Russell Mr. Fontaine called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Wald, moved approval of the minutes of Feb. 14, 2000; all in favor. Case No. SUP/00-11 A special use permit for a therapeutic massage and holistic skin care at 406 S. Third St. in the PA, Public Administrative Office District. Gary Howe, applicant for Colleen Geraghty-Behrendt. Mr. Howe and Ms. Geraghty-Behrendt were present. Mr. Howe noted that a request for a hair stylist was submitted as part of the application, although it was not included in the notice. There may be up to four employees -- two massage therapists and one or two stylists, Ms. Geraghty- Behrendt said. The hours of operation will vary, she said. is There was some discussion as to parking. Mr. Russell said the parking requirement for the building square footage is six spaces. Seven spaces are provided for this building; Mr. Howe also noted there are three spaces for the duplex he owns next door. There was a question as to approval of health/safety requirements. Ms.Geraghty-Behrendt said the state does health inspections. The city fire chief has gone through the building, and handicapped accessibility requirements are almost completed, Mr. Howe said. Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mrs. Bealka, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Mr. Howe asked about the requirement for landscaping; he was told to check with Ms. Fitzgerald or Mr. Russell regarding that matter. Case 'No. V/00-12 A variance to the side yard setback (10 feet required, 4 feet requested) for construction of a two-story addition to an existing residence at 610 S. Broadway St. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Summer Kuehn, applicant. Ms. Kuehn was present and stated she hoped the Commission would grant the variance to allow the addition to be constructed in an historically correct manner. The addition will be five or six feet lower than the original structure. David Engebretson, 604 S. Broadway, and Mary Ann Sandeen, former owner of 604 S. Broadway, asked that the requested variance be corrected by one foot. Ms. Sandeen said the 10 applicant's fence is constructed one inside the property line of 604 S. Broadway and the survey 1 Planning Commission March 13, 2000 stakes are still present. Mr. Engebretson also expressed a concern about a future doorway that might be visible from his residence; Ms. Kuehn said the doorway has been eliminated from the plans. Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Wald moved approval as conditioned, with the change correcting the variance request by one foot. Mr. Ranum suggested adding language clarifying that the north line on the north side of the new addition not project beyond the line of the existing structure. Mr. Rheinberger and Mr. Wald accepted that language; amended motion passed unanimously. Case No. ZAMJ00-01 A Zoning Map Amendment to rezone from Agricultural Preservation, AP, to Lakeshore Residential, LR, at 7155 Melville Court N. Rick and Karen Reidt, applicants. Mr. Reidt was present and asked that the request, which involves subdividing their property into two additional lots, be continued due to the need for further research into engineering and legal issues. Mr. Fontaine noted that two letters of opposition had been received, one from George and Nancy Hof, neighbors to the south, and another from Debra Irvine, neighbor to the north, of the Reidts. George and Nancy Hof were present. Mr. Hof stated there are covenants in place in the area, the Jackson Estates property. He said the neighborhood was developed and designed around the size lots and existing homes that were on the Jackson property. In addition to the concerns raised in his letter, Mr. Hof said the request would have severely impact the neighboring property owners and set a precedent by allowing the subdivision of existing lots in an existing neighborhood. Mr. Hof concluded by noting that the existing properties in Jackson Farm were all part of an historic site that was developed and platted to keep that historic character. Scott Koester, owner of lot No. 5 in Jackson Estates, said all property owners signed covenants. He said he wanted to stay neutral on the issue. He said he was disappointed with the proposal, but noted that the Reidts do own the land. Paula Kroening, resident of 72°d Street North, said she too was neutral on the issue, but gave a brief history of the development of the area, noting that development is not new to the property. Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Hultman, moved to continue the request indefinitely; motion passed unanimously. Case No. ZAT/00-01 A Zoning Text Amendment limiting garage size to 1,000 square feet and three stalls in the Lakeshore Residential, LR, and Traditional Residential, TR, Districts. City of Stillwater, applicant. Mr. Russell explained the garage size is limited to 1,000 feet in most areas of the city. The issue • of garage sizes wasn't addressed in the Legends/Liberty developments because it was thought 2 Planning Commission March 13, 2000 10 C the design guidelines for those two developments would preclude garages in excess of 1,000 feet. However, a request has been received and granted for construction of a 1,400-square-foot garage. Mr. Russell suggested that 1,000 feet is generous and adequate. The amendment would address the oversight in the existing requirements for the LR and TR districts. Don McKenzie, resident of 72"d Street North, said he has plans to construct a garage for his motor home and asked how the change might impact his plans. Mr. Russell noted that Mr. McKenzie's property is currently in the AP area. Should the property come into the city at some point in the future, the amendment would require that Mr. McKenzie seek a variance. Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Middleton, moved to recommend that the City Council adopt the Zoning Text Amendment; motion passed unanimously. Other items: It was agreed to hold a workshop to discuss issues relating to the Planning Commission's role/mission on Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m. to noon, in the council chambers at City Hall. Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Middleton, moved to adjourn at 8 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary 3