HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-171RESOLUTION NO. 2012-171
CITY OF STILLWATER
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO THE CITY OF STILLWATER
FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND ST CROIX RIVER
OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
PLANNING CASE NO. 2012-29
WHEREAS, the Stillwater City Code §31 -400 Subd 5(b)(2) permits accessory
structures of minimal investment in the floodplain overlay district that don't exceed 500
square feet in size in a floodplain; and
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater made application for a variance in order to
construct an 716 square foot accessory structure (restroom building) of minimal
investment in the floodplain overlay district; and
WHEREAS, the Stillwater City Code §31 -401 Subd 6(b)(1) requires a 100 foot
setback from the ordinary high water mark of the St. Croix River; and
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater made application for a variance in order to
construct the restroom adjacent and at a similar setback from the river as the existing
sanitary sewer lift station; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2012 the Stillwater City Planning Commission
held a public hearing and recommended approval of said variances with 13 conditions of
approval; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2012 the Stillwater City Council held a public
hearing on said variances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Stillwater hereby approve a variance to Stillwater City Code §31 -400 Subd 5(b)(2) in
order to construct an 716 square foot accessory structure (restroom building) of minimal
investment in the floodplain overlay district and a variance to Stillwater City Code §31-
401 Subd 6(b)(1) to permit a setback from the ordinary high water mark of the St. Croix
River of only 90.6 feet subject to the following conditions of approval:
1. All revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Commission.
2. The applicant shall submit a SAC determination letter prior to the issuance of
a building permit.
A resolution approving variances for the South Lowell Park Restroom
Planning Case No. 2012 -29
Page 2 of 2
3. Plans shall be approved by the building inspector and fire marshal prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
4. The building shall meet all flood proofing requirements of the Minnesota
Building Code, including that no mechanical or electrical equipment may be
set below an elevation of 693.5'.
5. Landscaping shall be added along the east side of the building to minimize the
visual impact of the structure from the St Croix River. Landscaping plan shall
be submitted and approved by the DNR Area Hydrologist and the City
Planner prior to the issuance of a building permit.
6. As part of the Downtown Stillwater Commercial Design Review District, the
applicant shall submit final plans to the Stillwater HPC for review. Plans shall
be approved by the HPC prior to the issuance of a building permit.
7. The building shall use earth tone colors. Final color selections shall be
submitted and approved by the DNR Area Hydrologist and the City Planner
prior to issuance of a building plan.
8. All utilities along with all ground and roof top mounted mechanical
equipment must be screened from public view.
9. All gutters, downspouts, flashings, etc. must match the color of the adjacent
surface.
10. Light Plan and cut sheets on all of the lighting fixtures shall be submitted and
approved by the City Planner prior to the issuance of a building permit.
11. The street address of the building shall be displayed in a location conspicuous
from the public street.
12. The drainage and utility plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City
Engineer prior to the issuance of a building permit.
13. If required, a permit from Middle St Croix Water Management Organization
shall be obtained prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Enacted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota this 16th day of
October, 2012.
CITY OF STILL TER
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Diane F. Ward, City Clerk