HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-10 CPC MINCity of Stillwater
Planning Commission
August 10, 2009
Present: Dave Middleton, chairperson, Suzanne Block, Mike Dahlquist, Robert Gag, Mike Kocon, John
Malsam, Scott Spisak and Charles Wolden
Staff present: Planner Mike Pogge
Absent: Dan Kalmon
Call to order: Mr. Middleton called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Approval of minutes: Mr. Dahlquist, seconded by Mr. Spisak, moved approval of the minutes of July 13,
2009. Motion passed 6-0, with Mr. Kocon and Mr. Malsam abstaining.
OPEN FORUM
There were no comments from the public.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case No. 09-33 A variance request for construction of two porches and an addition at 223 Pine St. W. in the
RB, Two Family Residential District. Richard Van Horne, applicant.
The applicants were present. Mr. Pogge reviewed the request and staff findings. Mr. Pogge explained
variances are required both to expand a non-conforming structure and variances to the required side yard
setbacks for the proposed porches. Mr. Pogge noted the addition will meet required setbacks. He stated staff
finds that the request to expand the structure meets all three criteria required for the granting of a variance.
Regarding the variances for the porches, Mr. Pogge stated there is evidence that there were covered porches
on the original home and staff believes the overriding goal of renovating/restoring historic structures would
favor the granting of the variances for the porches. Mr. Pogge concluded that staff recommends approval of
the variances with the two listed conditions. The applicant stated they purchased the home with the intention of
restoring and enhancing the original architecture.
Mr. Wolden asked about future plans for the garage and whether there would be exterior stairs
Mr. Pogge stated this lot is not large enough (10,000 square feet required in an RB District) to accommodate a
garage with an accessory dwelling unit, and, if it were, generally it is required there be internal stairs.
Mr. Middleton opened the public hearing. No comments were received, and the hearing was closed.
Mr. Kocon said he was looking forward to having this home restored and moved approval as conditioned. Ms.
Block also expressed her pleasure at having an historic home restored and seconded the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business on the agenda.
Ms. Block, seconded by Mr. Kocon, moved to adjourn at 7:12 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary
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