HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-11 CPC MINCity of Stillwater
Planning Commission
April 11, 2005
Present: Vice Chair Dave Middleton
Gregg Carlsen, Mike Dahlquist, David Junker, David Peroceschi,
Paul Teske, Jerry Turnquist and Darwin Wald
Others: Community Development Director Steve Russell
Absent: Robert Gag
Mr. Middleton called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Approval of minutes: Mr. Wald moved approval of the minutes of March 14, 2005, as submitted.
Mr. Dahlquist seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously.
Case No. V/05-11 A variance to construct a single family residence on an existing substandard
lot and variance to slope setback requirements at 2015 Lake St. in the RB, Two Family
Residential District, Flood Plain and Bluffland/Shoreland District. Dan Thurmes, representing
Tony Kerschbaum, applicant.
The applicant was not present. Mr. Junker, seconded by Mr. Turnquist, moved to table this case;
motion passed unanimously.
Case No. V/05-12 A variance to the street side yard setback (30 feet required, 11,9„ requested)
for construction of a garage and two-level living addition at 1224 W. Pine St. in the RB, Two
Family Residential District. Bahr Construction LLC, representing Dennis Johnson, applicant.
Present were Dennis Johnson and Mark Hilde of Bahr Construction. Mr. Hilde explained the
intent is to extend the existing house and construct a new attached garage slightly inside of the
existing setback for a detached garage that is in very poor condition. Mr. Carlsen asked about the
front yard. Mr. Hilde said the front yard faces Pine Street. The construction will take place in the
side yard.
Mr. Russell stated he had received one letter from a former owner of the property, which
informed the City there is a buried septic tank at the site of the planned construction. Mr. Hilde
said there is no indication of a septic, but said it will be dealt with if it is in fact there. Mr.
Russell said he would refer the septic tank matter to the Building Department.
Mr. Turnquist asked if any neighbors had expressed concern about the proposal. Mr. Johnson
said neighbors were supportive of his plans.
Mr. Junker noted the setback variance is already in existence and moved approval as
conditioned. Mr. Carlsen seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-1, with Mr. Teske voting no.
City of Stillwater
Planning Commission
April 11, 2005
Case No. V/05-13 A variance to the sign regulations for placement of an electronic message
center sign at 1946 Washington Ave. in the BP-C, Business Park Commercial District. Tom
Beer, Graphic House Inc., representing Eagle Valley Bank, applicant.
Mr. Beer explained that Eagle Valley had changed its logo slightly and would like to replace the
existing sign. The new sign would be the same size, with the message center moved slightly
higher on the sign. Initially, the proposal was to have a full color sign. However, that has
changed. The request now is for an amber colored LED unit. Most of the discussion centered on
the reader board. Mr. Beer stated the two-line reader board would be used for community
announcements, time and temperature, and humor, with about 20 percent of the messages
business related.
Mr. Teske asked how the message displays would change - scroll, side-to-side, etc. Mr. Beer
stated the recommended way of moving messages is to snap on and off. Mr. Teske questioned
whether a flashing reader board is the appropriate way to communicate with the community. Mr.
Dahlquist agreed, stating he thought eliminating the message board would be an improvement.
Mr. Junker pointed out that the requested sign and reader board is a replacement, not a new use.
Mr. Junker also noted that conditions, such as limiting the use to two-line, text-only displays
could be part of the approval process.
Mr. Turnquist moved approval as conditioned, with the additional conditions that the sign be a
monochromatic, amber colored LED unit, with the reader board to display two lines of text-only
messages that are rotated by the snap on-snap off method. Mr. Peroceschi seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6-2, with Mr. Dahlquist and Mr. Teske voting no.
Other items:
Mr. Russell noted the Heritage Preservation Commission is interested in pursuing establishment
of a conservation district to deal with issues such as infill housing. Criteria would need to be
developed for design review. He inquired as to the Planning Commission's interest. Mr. Teske
said he would be interested in working on the issue and suggested that Mr. Gag also would be
interested.
Mr. Wald, seconded by Mr. Teske, moved to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary
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