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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-05-12 CPC MINCITY OF STILLWATER • PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 12, 2003 Chairperson Hultman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Gag, Hultman, Middleton, Peroceschi, Ranum, Turnquist, Teske and Council Representative Junker Others: Community Development Director Russell APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion made by Commissioner Gag, seconded by Council Representative Junker to approve the March 17, 2003 and April 14, 2003 commission minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. SUP/03-26. A special use permit for a mini storage facility located in the Business Park Industrial District, BP-1 on the southeast corner of Curve Crest Blvd and Industrial Blvd. Steve Gaffney, applicant. (Continued from the March 17, 2003 meeting). • Mr. Gaffney requested a special use permit for a mini-storage complex located on the southeast corner of Industrial Boulevard and Curve Crest Boulevard. The site is 1.13 acres. Impervious surface will cover approximately 25,126 square feet or 51 % of the property. The use is for a self-storage facility that will have six buildings with individual units ranging from 40 to 300 square feet. The buildings will have a "prairie" style design on the perimeter buildings using stucco and cedar. The site will be fenced using a combination of the proposed structure's and ornamental iron fencing. There will be a security gate with a user specific entry code combined with a video security system. The landscape plan shows a combination maple, crab apple and junipers. It is staff's suggestion that willow trees are planted along the most eastern building, by the retaining pond. The willows will soften the space between the pond and the buildings. Lighting in the site will consist of shoebox pole lighting and downlit wall paks. There is no trash receptacle since this business doesn't generate trash. The signage will consist of a wall sign on the corner on the northeast corner of Curve Crest Blvd and Industrial. It will be bronze colored individual lettering saying "Prairie Winds of Stillwater". It will not be lit. Motion made by Commissioner Turnquist, seconded by Commissioner Ranum to approve the special use permit for a mini storage facility located in the Business Park 0 CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 12, 2003 Industrial District, BP-1 on the southeast corner of Curve Crest Boulevard and Industrial Boulevard with the following conditions: 1. All revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. 2. No snow, in winter, shall be deposited in the pond. 3. Provide Engineering with water quality ponds. 4. All security lighting shall be downlit. 5. All utilities shall be completely screened from public view. 6. No roof equipment shall be visible to the general public. 7. All gutters, downspouts, flashings, etc. shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent surface 8. 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 properties. Light sources shall be shielded from direct view and protected form damage by vehicles. 9. All security lighting shall be downlit. 10. Continuous concrete curbing shall be installed to separate parking areas from landscape areas. 11. 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. 12. The street address of the building shall be displayed in a location conspicuous from the public street. 13. All trees required to remain on site, as indicated on the plans, shall be protected by fencing or other necessary measures shall be taken to prevent damage during construction activity. 14. 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. 15. Willow trees shall be planted along the building at the end of the site closest to the retaining pond. 16. Construction projects shall conform to the City's Noise ordinance. Construction during the dry season shall mitigate excess dust problems. 17. A sign permit shall be required for all project signs. 18. Grading and drainage plan to be approved by City Engineer before building permits are issued. 19. Sign package to be approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission, including directional signs. 20. All exterior modifications to the approved plan are to be reviewed by Heritage Preservation Commission. 2 CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 12, 2003 Motion passed unanimously. Case No. ZAM/03-02. A Zoning Map Amendment to rezone a 50'x 230' foot lot from RA, Single Family Residential District to RB, Two Family Residential District located at 1508 West Olive Street. Jeff and Gina Melstrom and Tim and Jodi Larson, applicants. Mr. Melstrom and Mr. Larson requested rezoning two lots from, RA, Single Family to RB, Duplex Residential. The required square footage for RA is 10,000. The required square footage for RB is 7,500. The rezoning would allow the applicants to split their lots to create a total of three lots. The applicants stated that a duplex would not be built on the third lot only a Single Family home. The existing use and zoning for the entire area surrounding the proposed rezoning site is Single Family Residential. This request represents spot zoning that is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan or good zoning practice. Motion made by Commissioner Ranum, seconded by Commissioner Teske to deny the Zoning Map Amendment to rezone a 50'x 230' foot lot from RA, Single Family • Residential District to RB, Two Family Residential District located at 1508 West Olive Street. Motion fails. 4 fore, 4 against. Case No. SUB/03-36. A subdivision of a 50'x 230' parcel to create a new parcel of 7,500 square feet located at 1502 and 1508 West Olive Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Jeff and Gina Melstrom, applicants. Since the motion for Case No. ZAM/03-02 failed. This item was not discussed. Motion made by Commissioner Turnquist, seconded by Commissioner Gag to deny subdivision of a 50'x 230' parcel to create a new parcel of 7,500 square feet located at 1502 and 1508 West Olive Street. Motion passed. 5 fore, 3 against. Case No. V/03-38. A variance to the front yard setbacks (corner lot) (30 feet required, 9'7" and 19'4" requested) for the construction of a roof deck located at 1010 4th Street North in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Billy J. Elliot, applicant. Mr. Elliot requested a variance to the front yard setbacks for the construction of a roof deck. The lot and the house are non-conforming. The lot is 3,208 square feet, 7,500 square feet is the minimum allowed for the Two Family zoning district. The house has been built within the required setbacks and is very close to the corner. Adding a roof deck would increase the house mass, therefore creating a greater imposition on the 3 CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 12, 2003 street. The house, shed, and concrete surfaces are greater than the approved maximum 30 % impervious surface coverage of a lot adding more to the non-conformity of the lot. The highest point on the home would be 24 feet tall. There would be no lights on the deck. Commissioner Teske was not comfortable with the variance because is would increase the mass of the house. Motion made by Commissioner Teske, seconded by Commissioner Turnquist to deny the variance to the front yard setbacks (corner lot) (30 feet required, 9' 7" and 19' 4" requested) for the construction of a roof deck located at 1010 4th Street North. Motion passed. 5 fore, 3 against. Case No. V/03-39. A variance to the front yard setbacks (30 feet required, 29' 6" requested) for the construction of an entry overhang located at 317 North Sherburne Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Jay and Teresa Libby, applicants. Mr. and Mrs. Libby requested a variance to the front yard setback for the construction of an entry overhang. There is an issue with the existing steps. They need to be widened, as they exist they are too narrow to enter the house easily when the front door is opened, you have to step back down the steps to get around the open door. The steps are also icy in the winter with melting roof snow re-freezing on the steps. Mr. and Mrs. Libby feel that it would be much safer if a roof overhang covered them. A majority of the houses on the street are closer to Sherburne Street than the applicant's house would be. If the applicants construct the overhang entry, they would be seven feet closer to Sherburne Street, making the new setback 29'6". Motion made by Commissioner Turnquist, seconded by Commissioner Teske to approve the variance to the front yard setbacks (30 feet required, 29' 6" requested) for the construction of an entry overhang located at 317 North Sherburne Street with the following conditions: 1. All revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. 2. The addition shall be similar in architecture, colors and materials as the existing main structure. is CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 12, 2003 Motion passed unanimously. Case No. V/03-40. A variance to the side yard setback, 10 feet required, 2 feet proposed and a variance to the front yard setback (30 feet required, 17 feet proposed) for the construction of a new basement access located at 309 East Willow Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Daniel Kalmon, applicant. Mr. Kalmon requested a variance to the side yard setback and a variance to the front yard setback for the construction of a new basement access. On September 9, 2002, Mr. Kalmon received a variance from the Planning Commission to the front yard setback (30 feet required, 18 feet requested) to construct a new foundation. The house is built below the street elevation and is having drainage problems. The new foundation will place the house at or about street level, thus eliminating drainage problems. On February 10, 2003, Mr. Kalmon received a variance to the side yard setback to construct a enclosed stairway to the new basement. Access to the basement is presently through an outside door on the back, south side of the house. Currently the house sits 4 feet from the property line on the west side. Mr. Kalmon stated in his letter that the west side of the house is the only option as the east side has a driveway and a retaining wall. The street limits the north side and the south side of the house has the septic tank directly behind the house. Motion made by Commissioner Ranum, seconded by Council Representative Junker to approve the variance to the side yard setback, 10 feet required, 2 feet proposed and a variance to the front yard setback (30 feet required, 17 feet proposed) for the construction of a new basement access located at 309 East Willow Street with the following conditions: 1. All revisions to the approved project shall be reviewed by the Community Development Director. 2. The enclosed stairway structure shall be similar in style, materials and colors as the main structure. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. W03-41. A variance to the rear yard setback (5 feet required, 3' 1" requested) for construction of a two car garage with storage above located at 1323 2nd Street South in the RB, Two Family Residential District. David and 0 CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 12, 2003 Jeanne Kensler, applicants. Mr. and Mrs. Kensler requested a variance to the rear yard setback for the construction of a two car garage with storage above. The existing one car garage is in disrepair and needs to be demolished. A variance is needed because of the location of the house. The house is situated too close for anyone to back out of the garage safely. Beside the house there is a tree, a fence and a wall that could also obstruct access to the north parking stall. John Leonard, was concerned about the changes of character to the back yard. Mr. Leonard is fine with the width of the garage, but he is concerned about the height of the garage. He was also concerned about the increase drainage on his property. Motion made by Commissioner Middleton, seconded by Commissioner Ranum to approve the variance to the rear yard setback (5 feet required, 3' 1" requested) for construction of a two car garage with storage above located at 1323 2nd Street South with the following conditions: 41 1. The garage shall be similar in architectural style, materials and color as the existing house. 2. All revisions to the approved project shall be reviewed by the Community Development Director. 3. Gutters on the garage shall keep drainage on owner's property. Motion fails. 4 fore, 4 against. Case No. SUP/03-42. A special use permit request for retail sale of fresh cut flowers and associated merchandise located at 222 South Third Street in RCM, Medium Family Density District. Bob Estelle, applicant. Mr. Estelle requested a Special Use Permit for retail sale of fresh cut flowers and associated merchandise. Mr. Estelle is an importer/broker of fresh cut flowers. It is his intent to sell flowers handles by his firm as "quality check" at this location. The business will be small, not a "full service" retail florist. Since inventory will be limited, hours of operation will be limited. The hours of operation might be Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to dinnertime. This will be a cash and carry operation. There will be no deliveries. Signage will be included in the existing signage on the building. Mr. Estelle requested a "sandwich board" sign to be used occasionally. The sign ordinance 0 CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 12, 2003 does not permit these temporary signs. Mr. Estelle thought that the "sandwich board" sign would help regulate traffic. Three 7ft. by 9 ft. flowerbeds will be planted with seasonal plans. These beds will be located at the entrance of the building. Motion made by Commissioner Middleton, seconded by Commissioner Turnquist to approve the special use permit request for retail sale of fresh cut flowers and associated merchandise located at 222 South Third Street with the following conditions: 1. All revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. 2. No additional signage. 3. No "sandwich board" signage. Motion passed. 7 fore, 1 against. Case No. SUP103-43. A special use permit (use determination) for an off ice hockey facility located at 2000 Industrial Blvd in the BP-1 Business Park Industrial District. Jennifer Cates representing Cates Construction, applicant. Ms. Cates requested a use determination for use of a portion +25% of an existing industrial building for a recreation facility. The recreational facility would be a "hockey gym". It would be an off ice training facility for young adults and youth. The training center is designed to give youth the equipment and time to improve their hockey skills. The hours of operation would probably be longer during the summer. The top portion of the building would be used as office space. The application shows a parking lot with 41 parking spaces. The total building size is approximately 9,000 square feet. The required number of parking spaces is 45. The parking lot is in poor condition and parking spaces are not marked. With marking, additional spaces could be provided. Russ, DSR, inquired, about the traffic flow. Ms. Cates informed him that she does not believe that there will be an increase in traffic. Parents will drop their children off and come back a couple hours later to pick up the kids. Motion made by Commissioner Ranum, seconded by Commissioner Teske to approve the special use permit (use determination) for an off ice hockey facility located at 2000 Industrial Boulevard with the following conditions: 0 7 CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 12, 2003 1. The parking lot shall be resurface and parking spaces marked by August 1, 2003. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. V/03-44. A variance to the sign regulations for the placement of two signs, a wall and a pylon sign at 14430 North 60th Street in the BP-C, Business Park Commercial District. Lisa Meyer representing Edina Realty, Inc., applicant. The applicant requested a variance for a second sign for Edina Realty. The Heritage Preservation Commission reviewed and approved the building plans and a wall sign at the January 6, 2003 meeting. The second sign proposed is a 25 foot high internally lit pylon sign. The face of the sign would be 8 feet by 12 feet. The size is permitted within the sign ordinance for this zoning district. It would have a red background with white copy, similar to their logo. The sign cabinet would be painted black. The applicant stated that the building sits back from Highway 36 and a pylon sign would make them more visible to the traffic on 36. Shall also commented on the many business that have a wall sign and a pylon sign along the corridor. She did not feel it would be fair to deny Edina Realty a pylon sign when there are several in that area already. Motion made by Commissioner Teske, seconded by Commissioner Ranum to deny the variance to the sign regulations for the placement of two signs, a wall and a pylon sign at 14430 North 60th Street. Motion passed. 5 fore, 3 against. Case No. V/03-45. A variance to the side and rear yard setbacks (5 feet required, 0 feet requested) for the construction of a detached garage located at 111 West Cherry Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Mike and Venee Russ, applicants. Mr. and Mrs. Russ requested no setback for the construction of a two stall garage. Mr. and Mrs. Russ would like to build a two stall garage on the rear and side property lines. The residence currently has a one stall tuck under garage. With no setback drainage, fire protection and air and light to adjoining properties becomes and issue. Commissioner Middleton informed the applicants that they would not have access to the back and side of the garage because it is not their property. He is against zero lot lines and recommends denial. 0 CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 12, 2003 Dwayne Secrest, 408 North 3rd Street was against the construction of the garage because it would obstruct his view, the impervious surface would be increased and there would be additional run off. Owner, 408 North 3rd Street, felt that it is not in the best interest of their property to have the garage built. She would like an environmental study done on the water runoff. Motion made by Commissioner Middleton, seconded by Commissioner Gag to deny the variance to the side and rear yard setbacks (5 feet required, 0 feet requested) for the construction of a detached garage located at 111 West Cherry Street. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. V/03-46. A variance for a second story above a two stall garage for an art studio located at 921 1st Street South in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Ronald and Jennifer LaMone, applicants. Applicant was not present at the meeting. The issue with the construction with a second story on the garage is that sometime in the future someone could install water and sewer. It is against the zoning ordinance to have a habitable space at 5 feet from the property line. A member of the audience requested to speak about the issue. Elizabeth Ludkey, 215 East Churchill Street is against the construction of the second story on the garage. She stated that a survey has not been done on the property. The construction would affect the value of her home and she doesn't think the second story would be used as an art studio. Motion made by Commissioner Turnquist, seconded by Commissioner Middleton to deny the variance for a second story above a two stall garage for an art studio located at 921 1 st Street South. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. V/03-47. A variance to the front yard fence height regulations (42" allowed, 45" to 6' proposed) at 1109 4th Street So in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Judy Ferrell, representing Jeanne Anderson applicant. Ms. Ferrell requested a variance to the fence height regulations. The property has an existing 45" white picket fence. The rest of the fence is tapered on either side and eventually realigns with the existing 45" fence. The main reason for the variance is for aesthetic purposes. 9 CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 12, 2003 Motion made by Commissioner Peroceschi, seconded by Commissioner Turnquist to approve the variance to the front yard fence height regulations (42" allowed, 45" to 6' proposed) at 1109 4th Street South with the following conditions: 1. All revisions to the approved project shall be reviewed by the Community Development Director. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. PUDI03-48. Final Planned Unit Development, Long Lake Estates Phase II, for 14 townhomes (three buildings) located on Parkwood Lane in TH, Townhouse Residential District. St. Croix Development, applicant. Mark Gossman gave a brief overview of the final PUD. He shared color samples with the Commission. A member of the audience stated that he was pleased with the design and he would like some reassurance about street improvements by the developer. • Another member of the audience did not know that the project was sold. She would like to meet with the new developer. Greg Wind, 6322 Stillwater, brought up his issue with his driveway. It had not been resolved by the former developer. Mr. Gossman showed Mr. Wind a map that showed that the pond had been moved and his driveway is no longer in jeopardy. Mr. Wind was satisfied with the solution. Motion made by Commissioner Gag, seconded by Commissioner Teske to approve the Final Planned Unit Development, Long Lake Estates Phase II, for 14 townhomes (three buildings) located on Parkwood Lane with the following conditions: OTHER ITEMS Review and approval of Tax Increment District #10 The city is currently amending its Tax Increment District to help with the redevelopment of the downtown area. 0 10 01 CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 12, 2003 Motion made by Commissioner Turnquist, seconded by Commissioner Gag to approval the TIF District as consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Plan. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion of results of Joint Oak Park Heights/Stillwater Planning Commission Hwy 36 Alternatives The Commission recommended that lower elevation, lower speed limit and plan F be brought to City Council. Review of revised elevation for Settler's Glen 2nd Addition The Settler's Glen developer proposed to modify the approved house design to accommodate more three stall garages. The City is concerned with the appearance of the three stall garages. The garages should be recessed or turned and only two stalls viewed from the street. Motion made by Commissioner Middleton, seconded by Commissioner Turnquist to approve the revised elevation for Settler's Glen 2nd Addition. Motion passed. 5 fore, against. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Middleton, seconded by Commissioner Teske to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Bobbi Mortvedt Recording Secretary 0 11