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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-12-10 CPC MIN• City of Stillwater Planning Commission Monday, December 10, 2001 Meeting Minutes Members Present: Chair Russell Hultman, Darwin Wald, Dave Middleton, Glenna Bealka, Paul Teske, Robert Gag, Terry Zoller, City Council Representative Others Present: Community Development Director Steve Russell Absent: Dave Peroceschi Mr. Hultman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approval of minutes: Mr.Wald, seconded by Mr. Middleton, moved approval of the November 13, 2001 minutes as read. All in favor. Case No. SUB/01-56. A subdivision of an existing lot/structure into 11 condominium units and one common area located at 6750 Stillwater Boulevard in the CA, General Commercial District. Stillwater Properties, LLP, owners. Steve Berndt, attorney for Stillwater Properties, presented the plan. He explained that it is an existing office building with a number of small businesses as tenants. Several of the tenants have expressed an interest in owning the property. The request of the commission is to divide the property into eleven separate office condominium units. No changes will have to be made to the building to do this. Mr. Middleton stated that he knows the building very well and that his only concern with this request is the parking situation. Mr. Hultman opened the public hearing. Mr. Hultman closed the public hearing. Mr. Zoller commented that he had no objections to this plan and feels that with eleven owners the property should be kept up very well. Mr. Middleton moved to approve Case No. SUB/01-56. Seconded by Mr. Wald Vote all in favor. Case No. CPA/01-02. A Comprehensive Plan Amendment changing land use designation of 4.15 acres of land located adjacent to County Road 5 and Parkwood Lane from Attached Single Family Residential to Medium Density Residential. AnchoBaypro, Inc., Tim Nolde, applicant. Tim Nolde presented the plan and explained where the site is. He said this request comes from the fact that there is a great need for affordable housing in Stillwater. The proposed structure would resemble the Ann Bodlovik apartments on the other side of County Road 5 from this site. • City of Stillwater Planning Commission Monday, December 10, 2001 Meeting Minutes He stated that they had "run this idea" by the City Council and that they were pretty much in agreement on this type of plan. Mr. Hultman opened the hearing. Mark Keech of 1156 Parkwood Lane expressed many concerns regarding the development of this property. He asked if it would be required to install city sewer and water and improve the street which is currently a dirt road. He stated that the intersections in the area are already dangerous. He also expressed his concern regarding the drainage from the street and new development. Mr. Nolde explained that there is now an outlet from Brewer's Pond to alleviate any drainage problems. This was installed as part of the Long Lake Development. Mr. Keech also does not want to see more rental property in this very residential area. Steve Russell explained that the City would like to see the utilities and streets brought up to City standards. He said that as part of the orderly annexation agreement, there is a limit on the dollar amount that can be charged for sewer and water hookup ($2,500) and that no one would be forced to hook up to the urban services. He did not know if the street improvement costs would be the responsibility of the developers or if a wider area would be assessed the costs. • Art Junker of 1164 Parkwood Lane stated that he is against this plan because of the increased density proposed. He asked how many units would be included in the development. Mr. Nolde told him it would be 60 units. Art Junker stated that he does not care if a housing development is ugly or not but he is concerned with the location of the gas meters right in front of the doors. Greg Windof 6320 Stillwater Boulevard asked for clarification of the lots involved. Vern Hill of 2800 Wildpines Lane first expressed his appreciation to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their previous work and the good job done on transitioning from residential to commercial. His concern is about more access to this development. He does not want to see traffic for sixty more units coming through on Parkwood Lane. He also does not want to see a plain, ugly design go in. He is in favor of growth in the area but wants it done in a good way. Char Gallati of 1167 Parkwood Lane asked if this development would be "income adjusted". She was told that some of it would be. Michelle Seim, 1144 Parkwood Lane, agreed with Vern Hill. She does not want to see a development that could look like the one currently going in south of them. She also asked if this was already a "done deal". Chris White of 1172 Parkwood Lane is in favor of affordable housing but feels that the density is a already too much in the area. 2 • City of Stillwater Planning Commission Monday, December 10, 2001 Meeting Minutes Steve Gallati of 1167 Parkwood Lane does not want another development like the one to their south because there are no trees or grass -just housing units. Mr. Hultman closed the public hearing. Dave Middleton stated that he lives in the area and drives Parkwood Lane often. He feels that adding a potential 60 more vehicles that would have to use the road, is a bad and dangerous idea. He stated that he could not approve of this plan because of the traffic situation. He is in favor of the attached, single family homes that have been approved. Terry Zoller concurred with Dave Middleton. Darwin Wald stated that the 60 units would work out to 15 units an acre and that with only Parkwood Lane as an outlet, the congestion would be bad. Mr.Middleton, seconded by Mr. Gag, voted to deny Case No. CPA/01-02. Vote all in favor. Case No. ZAM/01-05. A Zoning Map Amendment changing the zoning of 4.15 acres of land . located adjacent to County Road 5 and Parkwood Lane from Townhouse Residential, TH, (Idu/5,000 square feet) to Medium Density Residential, RCM (Idu/2,800 square feet). AnchoBaypro, Inc., Tim Nolde, applicant. Steve Russell stated that the zoning would not have to be dealt with because the comprehensive plan amendment Case No. CPA/01-02 was denied. Mr. Hultman opened the public hearing. Vern Hill of Hillside Lane again stated that he is all for affordable housing, just not in this area. Mr. Hultman closed the public hearing. Steve Russell pointed out that part of "affordability" is greater density. Mr. Middleton, seconded by Ms.Bealka, voted to recommend that City Council deny Case No. ZAM/01-05. Vote all in favor. Case No. V/01-57. A variance to the front yard setback (30 feet required, 0 feet requested) for the reconstruction of a deck/porch at 817 7t Street South in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Suzanne K. Grovel, applicant. • City of Stillwater Planning Commission Monday, December 10, 2001 Meeting Minutes Ms. Grovel stated that all she wants to do is remove the existing deck on the front of her home and replace it with a porch of the same depth as the deck, but the entire front width of her home (22 feet). Mr. Hultman opened the public hearing. Mr. Hultman closed the public hearing. Mr.Gag moved approval of Case No. V/01-57 with the three conditions of approval. Second by Mr. Zoller. Vote all in favor. Case No. CAP/01-03. A minor City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Amendment update pursuant to the Metropolitan Council review requirements. City of Stillwater, applicant. Steve Russell explained that the City amended its Comprehensive Plan back in 1994 and adopted it in December of 1995. The Metropolitan Council adopted their Blueprint 1996 plan at the end of 1996 and they are requiring that all cities and counties in the metropolitan area adopt comprehensive plans that are consistent with their plan. He stated that technically, Stillwater's comp plan is not consistent with their new Blueprint 1996 plan. These inconsistencies include inspection of on-site septic systems, infiltration of fresh water into the sewer water systems and population and employment projections. The Metropolitan Council also wanted to know if and how the City is meeting low and moderate income housing requirements. Mr. Russell felt that making this minor amendment was the easiest way for the City to show that they are meeting the requirements of the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Middleton, seconded by Mr. Wald moved to recommend adoption to Council of Case No. CPA/01-03. Vote all in favor. Other items. Review of the Raleigh's Trolley use permit Bob Raleigh stated that he now has four trolleys in town due to demand. He has problems finding parking for the trolleys when they are not in use. He stated that he has become an information center for the City and that visitors also think he is responsible for Imperial Parking. The main problem is where to park the trolleys when not in use. The Planning Commission expressed its gratitude to Mr. Raleigh for the service he provides to the visitors and residents of the city. Dave Middleton moved that Mr. Raleigh pay $15.00 per month, per parking spot in the Cub Foods lot. Seconded by Darwin Wald. Vote all in favor. Review of the Andiamo special use permit continued from the October and November 2001 meetings. Mark Balay presented a preliminary plan for the Andiamo boat launch area that deals with parking issues, handicapped accessibility, service and emergency vehicle access, grading, 0 4 City of Stillwater Planning Commission Monday, December 10, 2001 Meeting Minutes and other safety issues. The issues of the long range park plan and the comprehensive trail plan and this area were also discussed. Terry Zoller moved to eliminate the handicap parking in one area and allow it in another, restrict access on the asphalt path/street to service and emergency vehicles only and post the proper signage. Second by Ms.Bealka. Vote all in favor. Mark Balay indicated that the owner would welcome the opportunity to work with City staff to develop a safe and efficient drop-off point for patrons of the boats. Annual review of the special use permit for the docks and City owned property used by the Andiamo Boat & Packet Company. Steve Russell stated that this would be a little different this year than last because the Andiamo Co is still required to obtain the dock permits but is no longer using the city owned land, near the Dock Cafe. Mr. Russell stated that a current plan for the new dock configuration is needed. Changes were made after the flooding in 2001 and these updates are not part of the plan as yet. Dave Middleton moved to recommend to the City Council that a plan (if required) for handicapped accessibility from the drop-off area to the boat loading area be acquired before approval and that a layout of the dock system be provided Seconded by Mr. Wald. Vote all in favor. Mr. Hultmann adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted Kathy Rogness Acting Recording Clerk 0 5