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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-08 CPC MIN• I• City of Stillwater Planning Commission March 8, 2004 Present: Chairperson Robert Gag, Mike Dahlquist, Dave Middleton, David Peroceschi, Paul Teske, and Jerry Turnquist Others: Planner Sue Fitzgerald Absent: David Junker, Karl Ranum and Darwin Wald Mr. Gag called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Mr. Teske, seconded by Mr. Dahlquist, moved approval of the minutes of Feb. 9, 2004; motion passed unanimously. Case No. PUD-F/04-13 Final PUD approval for Liberty Village, 3Ta Addition Lot 6, Block 1, located on New England Place in the VC, Village Commercial District. American Classic Homes, applicant. Present were Matt Alexander, representing the developer, and Paul Carlson, representing American Classic Homes. Mr. Turnquist noted the request meets zoning requirements and moved for approval as conditioned. Mr. Teske seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. SUP/04-12 A special use permit for a 4,652 square foot office building on New England Place in the VC, Village Commercial District. American Classic Homes, applicant. Representing the applicant were Matt Alexander and Paul Carlson. Mr. Middleton asked about the height of the building as compared to other buildings in the district. Mr. Carlson stated the building is 37' to the peak, 28' to the mid-point, and is consistent with other buildings; he noted that the Quik Trip is a full two stories high. Mr. Dahlquist asked about parking for commercial vehicles. Mr. Carlson said the applicant will abide by all the covenants for the district. Mr. Turnquist, seconded by Mr. Dahlquist, moved approval as conditioned; motion passed unanimously. Case No. SUB/04-14 A preliminary plat to combine three lots into one lot of 109,120 square feet for construction of Stillwater Mills on Main at the northwest corner of Main Street North and Mulberry Street in the CBD, Central Business District. Michael Hoefler, The Architectural Network, applicant. Representing the applicant were two representatives of RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. They noted the request involves no changes to the previously received CUP and SUP approvals granted by the City of Stillwater Planning Commission March 8, 2004 City. It was also noted the project has been reviewed by and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission. Mr. Peroceschi asked about the distance of the structures from the street. The applicant's representatives explained there is an 8' sidewalk and another 8' upper pedestrian walkway. There was a question about the height of the buildings. It is 50' to the top of the parapet. IDon and Kathleen Urey, 316 N. Second St., asked whether construction of the parking garage, one level of which will be below street level, will involve blasting. The Kuusisto people said construction of the garage portion of the project will primarily involve removal of fill. Mr. Peroceschi, seconded by Mr. Turnquist, moved approval as conditioned; motion passed unanimously. Case No. PUD-F/04-15 At the applicant's request, this case was tabled to the April meeting. Case No. SUP/04-11 A transfer of a special use permit for a bed and breakfast, Ann Bean, located at 319 W. Pine St. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Jeremy Drews and Erin Kaskubar, applicants. The applicants were not present. Ms. Fitzgerald stated the request is simply a change in ownership. No changes to the operation are being requested. Mr. Middleton, seconded by Mr. Turnquist, moved approval as conditioned. Mr. Dahlquist asked whether the conditions for all B & Bs are the same. Ms. Fitzgerald stated there is no set number for allowable special events; the new owners are asking for the same number of special events as had been approved for the previous owners. Ms. Fitzgerald also noted that the City had received no complaints about the operation in the past. Ms. Fitzgerald suggested that if the Planning Commission is considering changing the B & B ordinance, specifically as it relates to special events, the Commission should set up a meeting to discuss the issue prior to taking any action or holding a public hearing. Mr. Dahlquist asked that the spelling of Ms. Kaskubar's name in condition of approval No. 9 for special events be corrected. Motion to approve Case No. SUP/94-11 as conditioned passed unanimously. Other items: Yearly review of St. Croix Boat and Packet Special Use Permit - Ms. Fitzgerald pointed out that the Permit now includes use of the dock for boarding for John Kerschbaum's gondola. Ms. Fitzgerald said that arrangement seems to be working well. 2 City of Stillwater Planning Commission March 8, 2004 Mr. Middleton suggested that Mr. Anderson's business is an asset to the City and moved approval of the annual review. Mr. Teske seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Yearly review of Linder's Flower Mart Special Use Permit - Mr. Middleton expressed a concern about the potential for a traffic problem due to recent improvements at Valley Ridge Plaza and Acapulco's Restaurant. However, he later noted that if a problem does occur, the Plaza likely won't allow Linder's use next year. Mr. Teske expressed a concern about the aesthetic impact of allowing tents for such uses. He also felt the use has a negative impact on local businesses that have purchased buildings and serve the community year around. Mr. Peroceschi suggested that such uses are a "rite of spring" which people like to see. Mr. Middleton also noted that the Plaza has a business association which must approve the use and the business association receives some monetary benefit from the use. Mr. Tumquist, seconded by Mr. Peroceschi, moved approval as conditioned. Motion passed 5-1, with Mr. Teske voting no. Mr. Teske, seconded by Mr. Turnquist, moved to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.; motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary I•