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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-14 CPC MINCity of Stillwater Planning Commission September 14, 2009 Present: Vice Chair Dahlquist, Suzanne Block, Robert Gag, Dan Kalmon and Mike Kocon Staff present: Planner Mike Pogge Absent: John Malsam, Dave Middleton, Scott Spisak and Charles Wolden Vice Chair Dahlquist called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Ms. Block moved approval of the minutes of Aug. 10, 2009. Mr. Kocon seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. OPEN FORUM No comments were received. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. 09-34 A special use permit request for a single-person salon in a residence at 1112 Myrtle St W. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Beau and Karen Leslie, applicants. Mr. Pogge reviewed the request and staff findings. He noted there are 12 conditions that must be met for the issuance of a type II home occupation special use permit. He stated the applicants have agreed to meet all of the conditions, and staff recommends approval. He noted there was one letter, from Linda Saveland, that expressed opposition to the issuance of the permit in the agenda packet. The applicants were present. Ms. Leslie responded to Ms. Saveland's letter, stating traffic will not be an issue as she only has one client at a time and they have a driveway for off-street parking, as well as one parking spot in front of their residence. Mr. Leslie said the intent is to run a low-key business. Mr. Dahlquist opened the public hearing. No comments were received, and the hearing was closed. Mr. Kocon said, based on his experience living on a cul-de-sac with two similar businesses, he did not believe there will be any adverse affect on the neighborhood and moved approval as conditioned. Ms. Block seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. 09-35 A variance request to the front yard setback for construction of a porch at 506 Laurel St. W. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Timothy and Julie Schmolke, applicants. Mr. Pogge reviewed the request, noting that an allowance should be given for the step off the porch. He reviewed the three criteria that must be met for issuance of a variance and staff findings in favor of the application. The applicants were present. Mr. Schmolke noted they are just the second owners of the home which was constructed in 1885. He stated they are currently renovating the house, including the addition of a porch which requires the setback variance, to accommodate their growing family of seven children and now two grandchildren. Mr. Dahlquist opened the public hearing. No comments were received, and the hearing was closed. Mr. Kocon moved approval as conditioned, including the additional condition suggested by Mr. Pogge that the step of the porch be allowed to encroach up to 4 feet into the required front yard setback. Mr. Kalmon seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. 09-36 Final plat and final PUD approval for 13 single-family lots and 14 townhouse lots for Millbrook 4 t" Addition. US Home Corporation, Joe Jablonski, applicant. City of Stillwater Planning Commission September 14, 2009 The applicant was not present. Mr. Pogge reviewed the site and the two conditions of approval that the trail access to relocated to the western edge of lot 13, a condition the applicant has agreed to, and that the applicant submit evidence the DNR has approved the PUD amendment. Mr. Pogge suggested that if the Commission wished to add language regarding the extension of the trail to Maureen Lane that condition be added at this time; Mr. Pogge noted that staff would not recommend requiring completion of the trail extension until after the townhome development has been finished due to the likelihood the trail would be damage during construction. Mr. Kalmon asked about the various conditions listed in the staff report, some of which have been met and some of which have not been met. Mr. Pogge noted those conditions relate to other portions of the Millbrook development, some of which cannot be met at this time. Ms. Block asked about status of the development of the major park, noting there is a condition that a soil stockpile at the park must be removed by March 31, 2010. Mr. Pogge stated the City is still negotiating with the developer regarding installation of irrigation for the park; if the developer agrees to do that, the City would then take over turf development and maintenance. Mr. Pogge stated the soil stockpile will still have to be removed by March 31 of next year, but suggested it might be several years before the park is developed. Mr. Gag asked if the aesthetics of the development would change from what was presented to the Commission most recently; Mr. Pogge said the aesthetics would not change, pointing out that the most recent change added several housing styles. Mr. Dahlquist opened the public hearing. No comments were received, and the hearing was closed. Ms. Block wondered whether the Commission should add language regarding the trail extension. Mr. Pogge suggested possible language -- the trail must be extended at the time of park improvements, if not sooner. Mr. Dahlquist pointed out that the trail will not lead to anything until Maureen Lane is extended/completed and suggested it does make sense not to require extension of the trail at this time. After additional discussion, Mr. Gag moved to approve the final plat and PUD for Millbrook 4t" Addition with the two conditions of approval and the added condition that the trail for the 4t" Addition must be extended to Maureen Lane upon development of the park, if not sooner. Ms. Block seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. 09-37 A special use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 315 Olive St. W. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Mark Balay Architects, representing Jeff Anderson and Greg Stokes, applicant. Mark Balay and Greg Stokes were present. Mr. Pogge reviewed the 10 conditions for issuance of a special use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, noting that this application meets all 10 conditions. He stated the HPC had reviewed and approved the proposed design. Mr. Dahlquist asked about condition regarding roof styles and siding. Mr. Pogge stated the roof lines of the proposed accessory structure do a good job of mimicking the roof lines of the main structure. Mr. Pogge noted there is a condition that the siding of the accessory structure be a lap style similar to the main structure. Mr. Kalmon asked about overall impervious surface coverage; Mr. Pogge stated the total impervious surface coverage is well under the maximum allowable. Mr. Dahlquist opened the public hearing. Judy Lacy, 318 W. Olive St., stated a variance was granted in November 2005 for construction of a porch. She stated the original porch was torn down but a new porch never constructed and the front of the home has been left with wires hanging, etc. for four years. She provided photos of the house in its current condition for the record. She suggested that if the applicant wants to build another structure, it be made a condition of approval that the applicant complete the project approved by the previous variance. Ms. Lacy also stated she wants assurance that the new accessory structure can't be rented on a daily basis and become another building for the Rivertown Inn. 2 City of Stillwater Planning Commission September 14, 2009 Richard Kilty, 118 W. Oak St., asked whether the proposed structure was a garage or dwelling unit. Mr. Dahlquist pointed out the structure is a garage with a dwelling unit above. No other comments were received, and the hearing was closed. Mr. Balay responded to Ms Lacy's comments, stating he had been commissioned to do drawings for both the porch and the accessory unit; building permits will be obtained for both projects, and, he said, the intention is to build both structures at the same time. Mr. Balay pointed out that due to changes in the City's ordinance, a variance is no longer needed for construction of the porch; Mr. Pogge affirmed that is the case. Mr. Balay also stated the intention is to rent the accessory unit, a studio apartment, for no less than a month at a time; it was noted daily rental would not be allowable according to City ordinance. Ms. Block asked when work on the projects might begin and end. Mr. Balay said he expects footings to be poured before frost, with framing in early winter. Mr. Pogge asked when substantial completion might be expected; Mr. Balay responded likely by next spring. Mr. Gag moved approval of the accessory dwelling unit special use permit with the four conditions of approval and encouraging the applicant to have substantial completion of the porch simultaneous with the accessory dwelling unit. Mr. Kocon seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. 09-38 A special use permit amendment for an 88-unit senior care facility at 12525 75th St. N. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Greg Johnson, applicant. Mr. Pogge stated the applicant is working on some final project details and has requested that this case be tabled until the next Commission meeting. Because the tabling of the case was not announced at the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Dahlquist accepted comments from the public. Don McKenzie, 12625 72nd St. N., said he understood the project is now to be completed in two phases and wondered whether the previously agreed upon landscaping measures and installation of utilities at the south border of the project would be done in phase 1 or delayed to phase 2. Mr. Pogge said he would check into those questions and get back to Mr. McKenzie. No other comments were received. Mr. Kocon, seconded by Mr. Kalmon, moved to table Case No. 09-38; motion passed unanimously. Ms. Block, seconded by Mr. Kalmon, moved to adjourn at 8 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary 3