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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-04-12 CPC MINCity of Stillwater Planning Commission April 12, 2004 Present: Robert Gag, chairperson Mike Dahlquist, David Junker, David Peroceschi, Karl Ranum, Paul Teske, Jerry Turnquist and Darwin Wald. Others: Community Development Director Steve Russell Absent: Dave Middleton Mr. Gag called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Mr. Wald, seconded by Mr. Turnquist, moved approval of the minutes of March 8, 2004; motion passed unanimously. Case No. PUD-17/04-15 Final PUD approval for Terra Springs, Building 3, at 630 N. Main St. Pope Associates, Greg Kinney, applicant. Present were Brian Sweeney, Terra Springs master developer; Building 3 developer Donald Kasbohm; and Greg Kinney of Pope Associates. • Mr. Kinney briefly reviewed and provided samples of building materials, which will be the same as used in the other buildings on the site, but of slightly different colors. The building, which is four stories with 47 units, will have a tower feature reminiscent of the prison hospital tower. It was noted that the size of the building as it appears from the street will be diminished because buildings 2 and 4 partially block the view of building 3. Mr. Gag asked about the height of the building. Mr. Kinney said it was 54' feet to the mid-point of the structure. Mr. Russell noted that a height of 60' was approved as part of the PUD. There were no comments from the public. I• Mr. Ranum noted the Heritage Preservation Commission had 18 conditions for its approval and said those should be incorporated in the Planning Commission's action. Mr. Ranum moved approval with the four conditions of approval and incorporating the HPC's 18 conditions as condition of approval No. 5. Mr. Turnquist seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. V/04-16 A variance to the side yard setback (30 feet required, 19 feet requested) for installation of an egress window at 420 Laurie Lane in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Joseph and Michelle Wolfe, applicants. Mr. Wolfe was present. He said the variance is being requested to accommodate installation of an egress window in his son's bedroom. He noted the house already is within the 30' setback. The egress window will not extend out as far as the existing deck. • City of Stillwater Planning Commission April 12, 2004 Mr. Turnquist, seconded by Mr. Teske, moved approval as conditioned; motion passed unanimously. Case No. V/04-19 A variance to the front yard setback (30 feet required, 10 feet requested) to construct an addition to an existing house at 713 N. Fourth St. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Brian Larson representing Chuck Logan and Jean Pierl. Mr. Logan was present. Plans are to remove an existing porch and an addition on the south side of the house. It was pointed out there are a number of neighboring houses that are close to the property line. Mr. Turnquist said he thought the plan used the lot well and moved for approval. Mr. Dahlquist seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. SUP/04-21 A special use permit to construct a self-storage facility between Highway 36 and Curve Crest Blvd on Industrial Avenue in the Business Park Industrial District. Steve Gaffney, applicant. • Mr. Gaffney was present. He noted he had received approval last year, but had since purchased another site for the facility. The new site is across the street from the originally proposed site. The only thing different from the original plans, he said, was one larger building that will have a minimally sloped roof; all of the other buildings will be gabled. The applicant stated there will be landscaping between the buildings, as well as on the street elevation. The front-facing buildings will have a stucco band; the interior buildings will be metal. All spaces will be accessed from the interior of the buildings. The plan calls for wall pack security lights only on Building D; the remainder of the lighting will be dowlit shoebox-style fixtures. Mr. Ranum asked about providing personal size trash receptacles, noting that the application states there will be no trash receptacles. Mr. Gaffney said a small receptacle will be provided outside the office area. Mr. Dahlquist asked about condition of approval No. 2. Mr. Gaffney responded that he is working with staff on the drainage issue, but needs approval for the requested number of buildings in order to proceed. Mr. Ranum moved approval with the 17 conditions of approval as recommended by staff, eliminating the word "excess" from condition No. 14, and adding an 18th condition that the applicant install and maintain litter control devices. Mr. Teske seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. SUP/04-21 A special use permit for a non-profit temporary fireworks sales in a tent at, 1801 Market Drive (Cub parking lot) in the Business Park Commercial District. Eric Robbins, applicant. 2 City of Stillwater Planning Commission April 12, 2004 Mr. Robbins was present. He stated the tent would be open from June 25 through July 4. Mr. Ranum asked about the non-profit involved. Mr. Robbins stated that was the Ecumenical Church of North St. Paul. Mr. Ranum stated in future he would like a local organization to be involved. Mr. Dahlquist moved approval as conditioned; Mr. Ranum seconded the motion. Mr. Teske spoke against the proposal, noting he had expressed concerns about a similar proposal earlier (the Linder's sales tent) whereby a business outside the area is allowed to operate at the expense of local businesses. Mr. Teske also expressed a concern about the aesthetics of such operations. Mr. Dahlquist noted the city has already set a precedent in allowing such uses, and if the Commission is opposed to such uses, it ought to look at amending the ordinance to prohibit the use in the future. Mr. Ranum withdrew his second. Mr. Turnquist seconded Mr. Dahlquist's motion to approve as conditioned. Motion passed 6-2, with Mr. Teske and Mr. Ranum voting no. Case No. SUP/04-22 A special use permit for food preparation and catering with retail/takeout area and kitchen at 1709 S. Greeley St. in the Business Park Industrial District. Donna Tarras, applicant. Ms. Tarras was present. She noted she was back before the Commission as the Curve Crest site was not available. She said she will be using one half of the building; Hoffinan Refrigeration will • occupy the other half. She said the existing sign from her downtown location will be placed over the door at the new location. She said she likely will be requested a monument sign on Greeley Street to be shared with the other building tenant. Mr. Teske, seconded by Mr. Junker, moved approval as conditioned. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. V/04-23 A variance to the fence height regulations (6 feet required, 50 feet requested) at 920 Amundson Drive in the RA, Single Family Residential Distrait. Kurt Galenti and Kathryn Stark, applicants. The applicants were present. Mr. Galenti stated the existing netting they installed is not adequate to prevent stray golf balls from preventing a hazard to their property. The new netting, which will not be visible, will be installed on black steel poles. The intent is to take the netting down in the winter. Mr. Turnquist moved approval. Mr. Junker seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. ZAMJ04-01 A zoning map amendment for a parcel at 375 Orleans St., changing the zoning from RA, Single Family Residential, to PA, Public Administration. Robert Butler, representing Human Services Inc., applicant. 0 Present were Mr. Butler and Larry Prinds, architect. City of Stillwater Planning Commission April 12, 2004 Mr. Gag reviewed allowable uses in the proposed PA zone. Mr. Russell said there had been talk of changing the zoning when the Government Center was constructed, and he noted that the proposed and existing use conforms more to PA zoning that to the current RA. Mr. Ranum asked if the existing use was a non-conforming use. Mr. Butler stated HSI took over the building in 1993 and thought they had a special use permit at that time. Mr. Teske pointed out that the existing building has been utilized as a clinic for a number of years. Mr. Gag opened the public hearing. Speaking in opposition were Joanne Cole, 15076 N. 64th St.; Tim Axel, 6440 Ozark Ave. N.; Jim Marsden, 1346 S. First St.; Tina Fuerstenberg, 56th Street North; Sandra Gray, 1336 S. First St.; and Lowell Schmoeckel, 1343 S. First St. Concerns included addition traffic, impact on property values, and the possibility that rezoning is the first step in an expanded use. All spoke in favor of retaining the existing zoning. Mr. Gag closed the public hearing. Mr. Ranum referred to "creeping commercialism," noting the site is in a residential neighborhood. Mr. Junker noted the site is surrounded by green space, constantly occupied by kids. Rezoning, Mr. Junker suggested, would change the whole demographics of the neighborhood. Mr. Dahlquist agreed that the proposed use does not fit with the neighborhood and moved to deny the rezoning request. Mr. Ranum seconded the motion. Mr. Turnquist said he thought the property should be zoned for its current use. Motion to deny passed 7-1, with Mr. Turnquist voting no. Case No. PUD/04-25 Concept and final planned unit development approval of a six-unit apartment and addition to the current clinic/office at 375 Orleans St. Robert Butler, representing Human Services Inc. Consideration of the PUD was postponed pending the City Council's disposition of the zoning amendment request. Case No. V/04-26 A variance to the front yard setback (30 feet required, 25 feet requested) for construction of a garage addition with living space above at 6 River Heights Drive in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Daniel Thurmes, representing Dick and Marie Olsen. Present were Mr. Thurmes and Robert Handberg. They explained the request is due to a need for additional storage space. The addition would be at the same level as the existing garage. They also pointed out that the majority of the houses across the street encroach into the required setback. Mr. Teske moved approval as conditioned. Mr. Ranum seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. 4 City of Stillwater Planning Commission April 12, 2004 Case No. SUP/04-27 A special use for a Type III home occupation business between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., with one staff person, located at 836 W. Willard St. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Duane Arndt, applicant. Mr. Arndt was present. He said the request is to conduct his law business from his home. There is exterior access to the office in the rear of the house. There is sufficient driveway space to provide for client parking. Mr. Junker moved approval as conditioned. Mr. Ranum seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Other items: Dewey Thorbeck, architect, briefly reviewed revised plans for the proposed park at the southeast corner of Nelson and Second streets. The park is a gift to the City from Tom and Sherry Armstrong. Plans will be presented to the Park Board on April 26. Mr. Ranum asked about annual maintenance costs. Mr. Thorbeck said once completed, the park becomes City property and maintenance will be up to the City. Mr. Ranum asked about the U-Haul rental use at Maple Island Hardware and whether conditions are being met. Mr. Russell will bring that matter back to the next meeting. Mr. Teske asked about the lack of trash enclosures at Water Street Inn. Mr. Russell will look into the issue as well. Mr. Tumquist, seconded by Mr. Ranum, moved to adjourn at 9 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary I• 5