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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-14 CPC MINCITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 14, 2002 Chairperson Hultman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Bealka, Gag, Middleton, Peroceshi, Ranum, Teske, Wald and Council Representative Zoller Others: Steve Russell, Community Development Director 6 p.m. - Planning Commission went for a field trip on the trolley. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion made by Commissioner Wald, seconded by Commissioner Middleton to approve the September 9, 2002 commission minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. V/02-55. A variance to the front yard setback (30 feet required, 11 feet requested) for the construction of a garage located at 322 West Sycamore Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Monica McClellan, applicant. (Continued from 8-12-02 and 9-9-02 meetings) Ms. McClellan requested variance to the front yard setback for the construction of a 16' x 24' garage. There is no existing garage on the property. Motion made by Commissioner Gag, seconded by Council Representative Zoller to approve the variance to the front yard setback at 322 West Sycamore Street for the construction of a 16'x 24' garage with the following conditions: Materials and architectural style shall be compatible with the existing structure. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. V102-65. A variance to the side yard setback (5 feet required, 2 feet proposed) and rear yard setback (25 feet required, 11' 4" requested) for the construction of an attached two-car garage located at 604 West Laurel Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Steve and Kate Constant, applicants. (Continued from 9-9-02 meeting) Mr. and Mrs. Constant requested a variance to the side yard setback and the rear yard setback for the construction of an attached 18' x 24' two-car garage. There is not an existing garage on the property. The property has a number of natural amenities that restrict the possible location of the garage. • City of Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes October 14, 2002 Motion made by Council Representative Zoller, seconded by Commissioner Bealka to approve the variance to the side and rear yard setbacks at 604 Laurel Street for the construction of an 18' x 24' attached garage with the following conditions: 1. All revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. 2. The attached garage shall be similar to the main structure in architectural style, color and materials. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. V/02-66. A variance to the rear yard setback (5 feet required, 2 feet proposed), lot coverage, 50% proposed, 30% allowed, for the construction of a two-car garage and house addition at 720 First Street South in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Philip Foster, Designer representing applicants. (Continued from 9-9-02 meeting) Mr. Foster informed the Commission that Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald will not be requesting a variance to the garage height, they will construction the garage to meet the height requirements. Mr. and Mrs. Constant will be removing some impervious area. Motion made by Commissioner Ranum, seconded by Council Representative Zoller 1. The style of the garage shall be similar to the main structure materials, color and architectural design. 2. The garage shall meet all building codes. 3. Rear wall of the garage be not less than two feet from the property line as determined by a certified survey. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. V/02-67. A variance to the fence regulations, 6 foot fence requested in corner street setback, 42" allowed, for 102 South 6t" Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Ronald and Doris Christoffersen, applicants. Mr. and Mrs. Christoffersen requested a variance to the fence regulations. They would like to construct a 6 foot high fence in the corner street setback. Mr. and Mrs. Christoffersen installed the fence prior to getting a permit or variance. They were not aware the fence required one. Mr. and Mrs. Christoffersen built the • fence because of constant traffic noise and car lights on Myrtle Street. There is 2 City of Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes October 14, 2002 also a public bench on Myrtle Street that has been the site of some people drinking and then tossing the empty beer cans onto their property. The fence does not block the traffic view from Myrtle Street or from South 6th Street. The Commission was concerned about the fence being too close to the sidewalk. Motion made by Commissioner Ranum, seconded by Commissioner Teske to approve the variance to the fence regulations for 102 South 6th Street with the following conditions: 1. The fence shall not be higher than 6 feet. 2. The finished side of the fence shall be on the outside. 3. The fence shall be located 30 feet from the inside line of the sidewalk on South 6th Street. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. V/02-69. A variance to the side yard setback for an existing garage (5 feet required, 4 feet proposed) at 2318 Boom Road in the RA, Single Family • Residential District. W. Craig Messner, applicant. Mr. Messner requested a variance to the side yard setback for an existing garage. The garage is located at an angle. Mr. Messner's neighbor had a survey completed in the spring of 2002. It was discovered that the front south corner of the garage is 3 inches into the 5 foot setback. Susan Dressler, 2310 Boom Road is concerned that Mr. Messner's driveway is located on her property. Motion made by Commissioner Middleton, seconded by Commissioner Gag to approve the variance to the side yard setback at 2318 Boom Road for an existing garage with the following conditions: 1. All revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. V/02-71. A variance to the front yard setback (30 feet required, 15 feet proposed) for the proposed construction of an 8 foot x 27 foot front porch located at 1006 3rd Street South in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Scott Bang, applicant. r 3 City of Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes October 14, 2002 Mr. Bang requested a variance to the front yard setback for the construction of a font porch. Mr. Bang would like to reconstruct the porch that was removed in 1974. Mr. Bang would like to replicate the old porch as much as possible in size and style. The new porch will not extend any closer to the street than the other houses on his street. Bill Hickey, 1002 3rd Street, would like to the porch to be constructed. He feels it would add to the historical look of the neighborhood. Commissioner Middleton felt the addition of the porch would add to the historical look of the neighborhood. Motion made by Commissioner Teske, seconded by Commissioner Bealka to approve the variance to the front yard setback at 1006 3rd Street with the following conditions: 1. All revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. 2. The architectural style, color and materials shall be similar to the main structure. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. SUB/02-68. A subdivision request for splitting a 22,500 square foot lot into two lots of 14,550 square feet and 7,812 square feet located at 721 South Martha Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Rick Wolff, representing applicant. Mr. Wolf requested a subdivision of an existing 22,500 square foot lot into two lots. An existing single family residence is located on the existing lot. The northern side yard of the existing lot is being subdivided off of the existing lot to provide a 52 foot by 100 foot, 7,812 square foot single family lot. The proposed new lot meets the dimensions and size requirements of the RB District. The existing house meets setback requirements for the new remaining 14,710 square foot lot. Sewer and water service is available in the area and will be extended to the existing house and the new lot. Drainage and utility easements are required on the front 10' and sides 5' of the existing and new lot. Mr. Wolff decided to subdivide the lot and build a single family home to eliminate the possibility of someone else purchasing the land and splitting the lot in the future 4 City of Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes October 14, 2002 A group of twenty one neighbors represented by Bob Bonean, 709 W. Willard Street, Chris Gerard, 719 W. Willard Street and Scott Sheely, 716 M. Marion Street were upset that Mr. Wolff did not inform them about the plans for the land. Mr. Bonean expressed that the neighbors were concerned with the impact the subdivision would have on the neighborhood and drainage issues. The group would like to get together with Mr. Wolff to discuss these issues. Council Representative Zoller informed the neighbors that deny the request since the subdivision meets all requirements. Motion made by Commissioner Ranum, seconded by Commissioner Middleton to recommend approval of the subdivision request for splitting a 22,500 square foot lot into two lots of 14,550 and 7,812 square feet located at 721 S. Martha Street with the following conditions: 1. Drainage and utility easements shall be provided around both new lots. 2. The existing residence shall be connected to the city sanitary sewer and water systems. 3. The existing septic system shall be decommissioned as required by the City Building Official. Motion passed. 7 fore, 1 against. Case No. V102-70. A variance to the front yard setback (30 feet required, 11.7 feet proposed) for the construction of a new single family residence on lot north of 721 South Martha Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Bahr Construction, applicant. Applicant needs to provide additional design detail. If applicant decides not to go ahead with variance, he is still able to build a home that will meet City requirements. Motion made by Council Representative Zoller, seconded by Commissioner Middleton to direct staff to send notice to the neighbors for the November Commission meeting. If the variance is dropped the neighbors would not receive a meeting notice. Case No. SUP/V/02-72. A special use permit for a 59 unit multifamily condominium building with variances to maximum height (50 feet, 4 stories allowed, 5 stories 54 feet 11 inches proposed), front yard setback (15 feet required, 6 inches proposed) and rear yard setback (20 feet required and 10 feet 8 0 City of Stillwater Planning Commi ssion Minutes October 14, 2002 inches proposed) at 501 North Main Street in the CBD, Central Business District. The Lofts of Stillwater Inc. represented by J. Buxell Architecture, Ltd., applicant. The Heritage Preservation Commission reviewed the project design and it was conceptually approved subject to several conditions. The Commission directed staff to work with the applicant to refine the plans, including the engineering, landscape and flood protection plans. The location of the building will be in the Floodplain District. The Department of Natural Resources is reviewing the site plan and parking garage, and will direct the developer in terms of what flood proofing standards must be met. Mr. Buxell requested a use permit and four variances for a 59 unit condominium project. The units will range in size from 1200 square feet to 3800 square feet. The building will consist of four residential floors of wood frame construction over a concrete underground parking garage. Mr. Buxell proposed a fifth floor party room and open air deck which all would be tucked under into the river side of the hipped roof. All resident and guest parking will be underground, two parking spaces per unit. The exterior fagade of the building will primarily be brick and glass with stone trim. The site is 1.44 acres. Monty Brine, 402 and 450 N. Main Street was concerned about the impact the residential area would have on Downtown. Mr. Brine is not against the development. Commissioner Ranum felt the development is out of character, the size is not compatible and he is concerned about the lack of setbacks. Commissioner Teske felt the development won't extend the downtown look and he is also concerned about the lack of retail, however he is glad to see more residents. Motion made by Council Representative Zoller, seconded by Commissioner Middleton to approve SUPN/02-72 with the following conditions: 1. The building shall be designed in conformance with the State Building Code Floodproofing regulations. 2. The structure shall be designed in conformance to FEMA guidelines. 3. All utilities shall be completely screened from public view. A lighting plan showing the fixture type, height location and exterior lighting intensity shall be submitted with building permit plans for Planning Director approval. All lighting shall be directed away from the street and adjacent • 6 1 • City of Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes October 14, 2002 4. properties. Light sources shall be shielded from direct view and protected from damage by vehicles. 5. All landscaping shall be installed before utility release or final project inspection. No project shall be phased unless approval is granted by the Planning Commission. 6. Continuous concrete curbing shall be installed to separate parking areas from landscaped areas. 7. Handicapped parking spaces and signage, in compliance with State requirements, shall be shown on building permit plans and installed before final inspection of the project. 8. The street address of the building shall be displayed in a location conspicuous from the public street. 9. The trash enclosure shall be made of a sturdy opaque masonry material, with trash receptacles screened from view and compatible with the color and materials of the project. 10. All trees required to remain on site, as indicated on the plans, shall be protected by fencing or other necessary measures shall taken to prevent damage during construction activity. 11. No roof equipment shall be visible to the general public. 12. All gutters, downspouts, flashings, etc. shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent surface. 13. Construction projects shall conform to the City's Noise Ordinance. Construction during the dry season shall mitigate excess dust problems. 14. A sign permit shall be required for all project signs. 15. Grading and drainage plan shall be approved by the City Engineer before building permits are issued. 16. Sign package shall be approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission, including directional signs. 17. Exterior lighting plan to be reviewed and approve by the Heritage Preservation Commission. 18. All security lights on building shall be down lit. 19. A sign permit is required for signage. 20. All exterior modifications to the approved plan are to be reviewed by the Community Development Director. 21. Park dedication shall be required. Motion passed. 7 fore, 1 against. OTHER ITEMS Boutwell Area Plan Council referred 7 City of Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes October 14, 2002 The Commission would like staff to ask Council for funds to complete engineering models to look for options. Downtown Plan Update - FYI Update neighborhood conversation ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Ranum, seconded by Commissioner Teske to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Bobbi Mortvedt Recording Secretary • is 8