HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-10 CPC MIN• City of Stillwater
Planning Commission
September 10, 2007
Present: Dave Middleton, Chairperson, Suzanne Block, Gregg Carlsen, Mike Dahlquist, Dan
Kalmon, Taylor Luke, Wally Milbrandt, David Peroceschi and Charles Wolden
Staff present: Planner Mike Pogge
Mr. Middleton called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Approval of minutes: Mr. Milbrandt, seconded by Mr. Wolden, moved approval of the minutes of
Aug.13, 2007. Motion passed unanimously.
Case No. 07-44 A special use permit request for a skin care and massage studio in the
residence at 110 Mulberry St. E. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Sandra Merhar,
applicant.
Mr. Pogge reviewed the request and conditions for granting a special use permit for a type III
home occupation. Mr. Pogge said it is staff's opinion that the request meets the intent and
conditions of the ordinance. He did note a letter had been received from the Stillwater
Townhome Association opposing the request..
Mr. Carlsen asked about type III businesses. Mr. Pogge stated the businesses are those where
customers come to the home, such as a hair salon, and are allowed in the RB District. Mr.
Kalmon asked how common such requests are. Mr. Pogge stated typically the City receives one
or two requests a year, and he said generally there are no problems as long as the
applicant/permit holder follows the conditions of the permit. Mr. Kalmon asked if there are any
Comp Plan issues related to this request; Mr. Pogge responded in the negative.
Mr. Middleton opened the public hearing. No comments were received, and the hearing was
closed. On a question from Mr. Middleton, Ms. Merhar stated there would only be one client
present at the home at any one time, and she stated appointments would be scheduled so only
one client is present. Mr. Middleton asked whether the Commission might want to put a cap on
the number of clients or further regulate the hours of operation. Mr. Milbrandt pointed out the
permit is subject to review upon complaint.
Mr. Peroceschi, seconded by Mr. Wolden, moved approval as conditioned. Motion passed
unanimously.
Case No. 07-45 Final plat and final PUD approval for Liberty Village 5th Addition and special use
permit for a commercial office/retail building at the southeast corner of County Roads 12 and 15,
Outlot D., Liberty Village. Mike Waldo, Liberty Office Group, LLC, applicant.
Mr. Pogge reviewed the request and the conditions related to the issuance of the final plat and
PUD and the special use permit. Mr. Wolden asked about condition No. 18, which restricts any
restaurant use to no more than 1,831 square feet. Mr. Pogge explained that condition is related
to parking requirements. Mr. Carlsen said the parking lot arrangement appeared it might be
is difficult to enter and exit. Mr. Pogge said staff is satisfied with the proposed layout. The
applicant was present, and noted there are opportunities for shared parking, as well as on-street
parking. Mr. Dahlquist asked whether tenants would have to come back for a special use permit.
City of Stillwater
Planning Commission
September 10, 2007
Mr. Pogge stated any future tenants would have to come before the Planning Commission only
if the proposed use is outside of this permit use - retail, office and potential restaurant uses.
Mr. Middleton opened the public hearing. No comments were received, and the hearing was
closed. Mr. Peroceschi, seconded by Ms. Block, moved approval as conditioned. Motion passed
unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary
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