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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-09-11 CPC MIN• City of Stillwater Planning Commission September 11, 2000 Present: Jerry Fontaine, Chairperson Glenna Bealka, Robert Gag, Russ Hultman, Dave Middleton, Karl Ranum, John Rheinberger, Darwin Wald and Terry Zoller Others: Community Development Director Steve Russell Mr. Hultman served as acting chairperson and called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. _Approval of minutes: Mr. Wald, seconded by Mr. Rheinberger, moved approval of the Aug. 14, 2000, minutes as presented; motion passed unanimously. Case No. SUB/00-61 A request to subdivide a 2.2 acre lot into two equal lots of 1.1 acres at 1167 Parkwood Lane in the AP, Agricultural Preservation District. Gary A. Ritzer, applicant. Mr. Ritzer was present. He stated he had been approached by a developer who has purchased property next to his. The developer would like to purchase one of Mr. Ritzer's proposed parcels in order to have access off Parkwood Lane. The developer intends to build single-level townhouses, he said. . Mr. Fontaine asked Mr. Russell why the recommendation is for denial. Mr. Russell explained that when there are more lots and more people involved, it makes it more difficult for property owners to agree on use. Mr. Russell noted the area in question is zoned townhouse residential in the city's Comprehensive Plan and said the proposal may be appropriate but is premature since no developer has come forward with a proposal. At a minimum, Mr. Russell said there would have to be a request for rezoning from AP, and there has been no such request. Mr. Russell stated rather than doing rezoning piecemeal, the city could initiate a rezoning of the entire area to townhouse residential which would give a signal to whoever is buying the property, the city is amenable to a townhouse residential development proposal. Mr. Russell stated Mr. Ritzer's subdivision request could be considered with the rezoning of the area. Mr. Fontaine, seconded by Mr. Rheinberger, moved to continue Mr. Ritzer's request and initiate the zoning change; motion passed unanimously. Case No. V/00-62 A variance to accessory building regulations for construction of an additional garage and variance to the square footage (1,000 square feet maximum, 1,334 square feet requested) at 720 N. Everett St. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Jim and Julie Moy, applicants. The applicants were present. Mr. Moy explained the request is to build a new garage near the house and retain the existing garage, which is part of a retaining wall system, for storage for Mrs. Moy's daycare business; the garage door would be removed from the existing garage. The new • City of Stillwater Planning Commission September 11, 2000 garage would be attached to the house by a tunnel under the patio. He noted that none of the neighbors objected to the proposal. Also, they have a large lot, 150x150, and there would still be more green space that if there were two houses and garages which their size lot could accommodate. Mr. Zoller said he would have a problem with two large garages on the property, and he noted the walls of the existing structure could be left up to protect the slope. Mr. Ranum agreed he would hate to set a precedent of allowing two different garages. Mr. Rheinberger spoke in favor of the request, suggesting the retaining wall issue represents a hardship. Mr. Fontaine suggested the issue is whether a larger structure diminishes the use of the land considering the lot is twice as big as the zoning ordinance requires. Mr. Fontaine, seconded by Mrs. Bealka, moved approval as conditioned. Motion failed 4-5, with Mr. Ranum, Mr. Wald, Mr. Hultman, Mr. Zoller and Mr. Middleton voting against. Case No. SUB/00-63 A request to resubdivide Lot 17, Block 1, Lot 18, Block 1, and Lot 22, Block 1, Oak Glen's 12th addition adding 15 feet to Lots 17 and 18. Jim Jungmann, applicant. Mr. Jungmann and Carl Baglio, the neighboring property owner, noted the request is to enable Mr. Jungmann and Mr. Baglio to maintain a hill that is on the rear portion of the Percival property. Mr. Jungmann and Mr. Baglio already are maintaining the hill; the Percivals have agreed to sell the required portion of their property. Mr. Jungmann and Mr. Baglio were reminded of the conditions of approval regarding the need for a new survey and the provision of a utility/drainage easement. Mr. Zoller, seconded by Mr. Middleton, moved approval as conditioned; motion passed unanimously. Case No. SUP/00-64 A special use permit for construction of a drive-thru at 1820 Market Dr. in the BP-C, Business Park Commercial District. David Reimer, applicant. Present were Mr. Reimer and Paul Williquette, owner of the local Dairy Queen franchise who is requesting the drive-thru. Mr. Fontaine asked about traffic patterns. Mr. Reimer noted the location is at the end of the development and directional signs will be provided. Mr. Russell stated the fire chief has looked at the plans; he said the request can be accommodated but will result in the loss of one parking space. Mr. Zoller said he would like to see an additional conditional of approval that the city engineer review and approve plans. Mr. Zoller moved approval with that additional condition. Mr. Rheinberger seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. 0 2 City of Stillwater Planning Commission September 11, 2000 Case No. V/00-65 This case was withdrawn. Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Wald, moved to accept the withdrawal of the request; motion passed unanimously. Case No. V/00-66 A variance to the side yard setback (10 feet required, 5 feet requested) for construction of a four-season parch at 406 S. Hemlock St. in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Virgil and Janet Crowder, applicants. Mr. Crowder was present. He said the proposed porch will improve the appearance of the property and aesthetically, he believes, the requested location is the best site. He noted they had studied different locations; constructing the porch on the northwest side of the house would place it too close to the street. The proposed location also works best with existing house vents. The neighbor to the south has no objections, he said. Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Ranum, moved approval as conditioned; motion passed unanimously. Other items. • Comprehensive Trail Plan. Mr. Russell said the plan proposal has been the subject of several • informational meetings. A draft of the plan had been presented and met with good comments/support. The intent, he said, is to connect neighborhoods with destinations in the neighborhoods and the community. The city's plan connects with Oak Park Heights' and the county's trails. A joint public hearing with the Parks and Recreation Board and Planning Commission will be scheduled. It was suggested that a different color be used to designate greenways/parks to better differentiate between public/private ownership. Mr. Zoller said he thought trails along the east side of Long Lake should be provided for in the plan. Mr. Gag said he though an earlier suggestion by Mr. Zoller regarding an historic trail also should be included in the plan. • Proposed annexation. Mr. Russell said three areas are being recommended for annexation, the Brown's Creek park area that the city owns but is still in the township; the Zephyr tracks/right-of-way which may be an issue due to the county's special zoning for railroads; and the Boutwell area due to the possibility of receiving state aid highway funding. Mr. Ranum asked how long it would be before the city started recouping costs if it has to plow and maintain Boutwell before state aid is received. Mr. Zoller noted annexation was going to occur anyway and might as well be done ASAP. Mr. Rheinberger, seconded by Mr. Ranum, moved to recommend annexation of the three areas in question. • Mrs. Bealka inquired as to whether street numbers were required for businesses. Mr. Russell said meeting that requirement should be part of the final inspection. Mr. Wald noted that . requirement should be enforced for residences, too. 3 • City of Stillwater Planning Commission September 11, 2000 Mr. Russell noted this was the recording secretary's last meeting. Mr. Zoller introduced a resolution thanking the secretary for years of service; Mr. Ranum seconded the motion. Roll call was taken; resolution was unanimously adopted. Mr. Wald, seconded by Mr. Gag, moved to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.; motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary CI 0 4