Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-05 CPC MIN STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES PLACE : City Council Chambers TIME: 7 :00 P .M. DATE . March 5, 1979 PRESENT: Tom Farrell , Chairman Al Ranum Ann Bodlovick Jack Sheldon Dave Knef elkamp Russ Weitz Russ Meister CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Tom Farrell , Chairman. A motion was duly made by Dave Knefelkamp to approve the minutes as presented. Russ Weitz seconded the motion. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Case No . 341 - Richard Iverson In reference to subject case, Russ Meister stated that at the February Planning Commission meeting Mr. Iverson said all the neighbors had been contacted and there were no objections . At the subsequent Council meeting many neighbors came forward to register their complaints and as a result the Permit was denied. If all these facts were made known to the Commission, approval would not have been recommended to Council . Ann Bodlovick made a motion that in the future, a public hearing be held at the Planning Commission level . Prior to the public hearin�, a public announcement should be made with all neighbors within 340 being duly notified . Motion seconded and unanimously carried. This motion for recommendation will be drafted and presented to the Council on March 20. If approved, this action will help prevent reoccurence of what happened with the Iverson case . NEW BUSINESS Case No. 344 Resubdivision Swager Bros . Inc. 5898 Omaha I 439-7810 i Preliminary map was presented to the Commission. A discussion of the property' s past history was held. I Ann Bodlovick made a motion that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Proposed Preliminary Sketch for subject resubdivision with the following provisions : 1. That the property be vacated and plotted correctly h to include the realignment of Lot 28 with its clear legal description. 2. The opinion of the city attorney after his review of the proposal will be considered before approval. The motion was seconded by Russ Weitz and unanimously carried. STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 5, 1979 Page Two Case No. 345 Special Use Permit James Menard Convert duplex into 1108 South First Tri-plex 439-4733 A discussion was held concerning this property. Concern was expressed by Tom Farrell regarding the number of residences being changed from single family to dual family and duplexes to tri-plexes. Mr. Menard stated that there are other multiple family dwellings in the area. At the present time, the property is zoned multiple family dwelling. All that is required is a Special Use Permit. Dave Knefelkamp made a motion that this item of business be postponed until the next Planning Commission meeting. It was requested that the City Building Inspector meet with Mr. Menard and inform him what is required to bring this building up to code, e.g. plumbing, electrical etc. Mr. Menard was then requested to report this information back to the Commission. Ann Bodlovick seconded the motion. Vote: 6 Ayes, 1 No. Motion carried. Case No. 347 Special Use Permit Paul A. Johnson Convert garage into 1310 6th Ave. So. land surveying office Mr. Johnson came forward and presented his request. A map of the area was presented to the Commission. Mr. Johnson circulated a petition to the surrounding neighbors , stating they had no object- ions to the proposed business. One neighbor did not sign in approval but did not state any objections. The plans are to remodel an attached garage into an office. Plans are to add an additional garage in the future. Tom Farrell asked the question if any large trucks or equipment is used in the business. Answer : No. A painted sign on the window is all that is required. Off-street parking will be used in the driveway. i Alley access will be used for the garage that will be built later. Mr. Johnson stated that he understood that no public hearing was required because of the neighbors signatures on the petition. A public hearing will be held because this item of business is already on the City Council agenda. A motion was duly made that the Planning Commission recommend i acceptance of this request for approval of Special Use Permit. Motion seconded and unanimously carried. STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 5, 1979 i Page Three Case No. 348 Special Use Permit Tom Cropp Operate ambulance service 1504 South Greeley and offices 439--2651 ' Tom Cropp was present and presented his request. The subject property is a good site for ambulance service because it has a house for sleeping facilities and a garage for vehicles. It is also close to Lakeview Hospital which helps keep the cost of radio dispatch lower. It also has good road access to surround- ing areas with the least amount of travel in adjacent residential areas. On the motion of Dave Knefelkamp a recommendation for approval was made. Russell Meister seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION CANDIDATE Brad McDonald made contact with Mayor Junker in January. Mr. McDonald was to contact Niles Kriesel to fill out an?application. To date no contact has been made. Therefore, the original recommendation of Bud Roepke stands. At a later time in the meeting Josephine Vania made her presence known. She would also like to be considered as a candiddate. Mrs. Vania' s address is 2978 Marine Circle, 439-9774 . SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTIES V. GREENWAYS ON MASTER PLAN Mr. Jenson was present representing the school district. He presented maps in reference to area of discussion. A discussion on subject property was held. Question: What does the city want to do with the greenways? Would the city want to develop these areas into bike paths , recreation or walk paths? If this area was to be developed into a greenway, a great deal of money would be needed. Lighting, clean up and maintenance would be required as well as the original cost of purchase. Al Ranum made a motion that the Planning Commission make a state- ment that this body has no recommendation regarding this property in reference to the greenway. It will be considered further at the Master Plan meeting March 19. Seconded and carried. I STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 5, 1979 Page Four ordinances Al Ranum asked the question "Does everyone have a set of ordinances?" Answer; No. Jack Sheldon agreed to follow up on this matter and report at the next meeting. Al Ranum made a motion that the City Council be requested to purchase a 2" capacity notebook for each Planning Commission member. The color "Red" was requested. The ordinances should then be three (3) hole punched and inserted in the notebook. A special section should be reserved for Minutes of future Planning meetings. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously carried. A request was further made to have all Minutes three (3) hole punched in the future. There being no further business, a motion was duly made, seconded and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.