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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-12 CPC MIN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES May 12, 2014 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Chairman Kocon called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairman Kocon, Commissioners Collins, Fletcher, Hade, Hansen, Kelly, Lauer, Middleton, Siess, Council Representative Weidner Absent: None Staff: City Planner Wittman APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Fletcher, seconded by Commissioner Hade, to approve the April 14, 2014 meeting minutes. All in favor, 8-0. Chairman Kocon abstained. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. SUP/2014-13. Request for a Special Use Permit for an exterior sculpture near the church front entrance. Our Saviors Lutheran Church. 1616 Olive Street West. RA–One Family Residential. Gwen Johnson, applicant. City Planner Wittman explained that the property owner is seeking approval of a Special Use Permit for the installation of a sculpture near the church front entrance. The nearly 31’ sculpture contains five steel posts with steel petals to represent a flower. Each post will contain ten interchangeable colored LED lights. Staff recommends approval with two conditions: 1) plans by a structural engineer must be submitted to the Community Development Director for review prior to installation; 2) any changes to the lighting system shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director prior to installation. Chairman Kocon opened the public hearing. Marilyn Meier, 405 West Hazel Street, Stillwater, urged the Commission to approve the sculpture as it will be an asset to the church. Chairman Kocon closed the public hearing. Planning Commission May 12, 2014 Commissioner Kelly disclosed that he has no conflict with the request but he attends this church. Motion by Commissioner Hansen, seconded by Commissioner Collins, to approve the Special Use Permit with conditions recommended by staff. All in favor, 9-0. Case No. V/2014-14. Request for a 20’ Variance to the front yard setback to construct East and West main floor porches and for a 2nd story expansion. 2023 Schulenberg Alley. RB–Two Family Residential. Missy Swanson (Cottage in the Alley, LLC), owner. City Planner Wittman summarized the request. The applicant is requesting: 1) an 18’ variance to the 20’ front/exterior side yard setback to construct a 144 square foot covered porch on the east side of the home; and 2) a 20’ variance to the 20’ front/exterior side yard setback to construct a (approximately) 148 square foot covered porch on the west side of the home; and 3) a 20’ variance for the vertical expansion of the southern portion of the home, allowing for the single story portion of the residence to become two story. Staff recommends conditional approval of all three variances requested with the following conditions: 1) the existing roof pitch of the east/west gable shall remain the same. The finished roof pitch of the second story addition shall be consistent with the east/west gable; 2) no expansion, including eaves and overhangs, shall be permitted to extend to the north over the East Alder Street right-of-way. Chairman Kocon opened the public hearing. Missy Swanson, applicant, offered to answer any questions. Chairman Kocon closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Siess, seconded by Commissioner Middleton, to recommend approval of the variances with conditions recommended by staff. All in favor, 9-0. Case No. SUP/2014-15. Request for a Special Use Permit amendment of SUP/2013-24 for an outdoor eating area. 233 South Main Street. CBD-Central Business District. HAF Group, owner. Joe Elhenz, applicant. Kurt Kohl, representative. City Planner Wittman explained that the applicant is requesting approval of an approximately 400 square foot outdoor eating area, to serve an additional 31 patrons, to be located on the east side of the structure located at 233 Main Street South. Staff recommends the Commission approve the Special Use Permit amendment with the following conditions: 1) all exterior designs shall obtain a Design Permit from the Heritage Preservation Commission prior to installation; 2) all trash must be stored inside or in a trash enclosure if outside. A design review permit is required for any outdoor enclosure; 3) alternative provisions to the parking regulations, as determined by the Downtown Parking Commission, shall be incorporated into the Special Use Permit conditions of approval; 4: plans will need to be approved by the engineering, fire and building officials before the issuance of a building permit; 5) all changes to the approved plans will need to be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. Any major changes will need to go to the Planning Commission for review and approval. Chairman Kocon opened the public hearing. Page 2 of 4 Planning Commission May 12, 2014 Kurt Kohl, 108 North Harriet Street, Stillwater, representing the applicant, stated that outside seating is necessary for the business plan. He offered to answer any questions. Commissioner Siess asked why the outside seating was not part of the original permit. Mr. Kohl replied that the design was not complete and the business owners needed to have discussions with their two neighbors to reach a design that would be compatible. Chairman Kocon closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Middleton, seconded by Commissioner Hade, to approve the Special Use Permit amendment with conditions recommended by staff. All in favor, 9-0. Case No. ZAT/2014-10. Consideration of a Zoning Test Amendment to Municipal Code Section 41-7: Seasonal Outdoor Sales, establishing design review standards for certain seasonal food vendors. City Planner Wittman presented a draft ordinance regulating design of seasonal outdoor vendors. Staff recommends that the Commission recommend approval to the City Council. Chairman Kocon opened the public hearing. Council Representative Weidner noted that he originally asked the ordinance be drafted to ensure that the design of seasonal carts would fit the downtown area. Commissioner Kelly suggested the ordinance should be extended to include vendors that are moved each day. Commissioners Middleton and Hade agreed that design review should apply to all food vending carts. They should be subject to the same design criteria as brick-and-mortar businesses. Commissioner Hansen expressed concern about limiting the ability of food trucks from other areas to come to Stillwater for certain events. Motion by Commissioner Hade, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, to approve the Zoning Text Amendment striking the 20 hour provision, making the design review applicable to all seasonal food vendors. 8-1, Hansen opposed. Case No. SUP/2014-16. Request for a Special Use Permit for a restaurant and a 1,700 square foot outdoor eating area. 200 Chestnut Street East. CBD-Central Business District. Chestnut LLC, owner. Scott Kragness, applicant. Mark Balay, representative. City Planner Wittman summarized that the applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit for a restaurant and future outdoor eating area to be located at 200 Chestnut Street East. The Downtown Parking Commission will review a request for approval of alternative provisions to on-site parking requirements. Staff recommends the Commission approve the Special Use Permit with the following conditions: 1) all trash must be stored inside or in a trash enclosure if outside. A design review permit is required for any outdoor enclosure; 2) alternative provisions to the parking regulations, as determined by the Downtown Parking Commission, shall be incorporated into the Special Use Permit conditions of approval; 3) plans will need to be approved by the engineering, fire and Page 3 of 4 Planning Commission May 12, 2014 building officials before the issuance of a building permit; 4) all changes to the approved plans will need to be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. Any major changes will need to go to the Planning Commission for review and approval. Chairman Kocon opened the public hearing. Mark Balay, Balay Architecture, Scott Kragness and Matt Stabenow, Revé 324, explained the request. Chairman Kocon closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Lauer, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, to approve the Special Use Permit with conditions recommended by staff. All in favor, 9-0. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Hansen, seconded by Commissioner Siess, to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. All in favor, 9-0. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Kink Recording Secretary Page 4 of 4