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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-05-07 CPC MINPLACE: TIME: ST'ILLWATER PLANSING COMMISSION. MINUTES City Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. May 7, 1979 Tom Farrell Russell Weitz Russell Heister ABSENT: Charles Swanson David Knefelkamp Albert Ranu;l Ann Bodlovick Ron Niska Alfred poepke Jack Shelton Chairman, Tom Farrell called the meeting to order at 7:30 owing to the fact that it was necessary to wait until that time for the quorum of members to arrive. Owin? the the large number of people waiting for their cases to be presented il! was decided to immediately commence ori. th the listed agenda. Case No. Guy Dilts, Richard l;uller & Kenneth Schwalen (MSD Co.) 516 West Myrtle 439-X44.:; Variance to divide the lot. purpose of building single family homes and transfer of ownership. Chairman, Tom Farrell stated that there wore a number of queotions which had to be asked concerning the application: - Do we want to vary from the subdivision code section S01? Answer: lot is presently unplatted. Questioned Ron Niska as to minimum lot square footage for single family home to which the answer was 7, `'00 square feet. why do you want an extra lot there? Answer: we both want to build a house. to live in ourselves. Is parking available? Answer: yes, and sewer and water have been petitioned for. Are any neighbors present who have questions. No answer. Amotion was made by Nr. Meister and seconded by Mr. Ranum that the variance for the sub -division be approved. motion unanimously carried. Mr. Farrell stated that a Certificate of survey must be provided before the division was recorded at the County, and stated his concern about the appearance of discrepancies in the plan. Case No. 3'.5:e Variance for 41 feet sideyard Frank .; Kathleen Rauch on lotsl6 & 17 623 Nightingale Blvd. 42.5 N. Owens St. 4399616 Chairman Tom warren statel that there was more than one variance in this instance which v:as required aE, the required amount for a single 1LA.ir.4iNG GOiL ISjIoN i1L U2' S COA- UED. page two family home is 7,500 square feet and this variance would be short 1400 square feet. The applicant stated that when they bought the property the previous week they were told t}iat the side lot was larger than it really is. There ;ere sug,;eGtions that applicant state their case to the realty company concerned for action on their part. Russ Moister stated that they would have to apply to the council again at the time they wanted to build. Agin Bodlovick stated that if they cannot build because the lot is not large enough why would they want to apply for a variance now? The Chairman then at.ked if the e were any objections raised by neighbors. The following people made objection- MabE:], Johnson of 1+21.4 Greeley St. requested that if they were going to survey, . ould they plea„e use monuments for measurement as using street corners was very unsatisfactory to her. Earl Flowers who liver, next door stated that he did not feel the UTe ai r Mould be taken away from the house. as he lives very near and it would be very inconvenient to him. Dave Ha:k also objected to the removal of the side yard. Ann Bodlovick. said Lhat she could not see another house on that small lot. A motion was nae by Nr. Nci iter and seconded by Ann Bodlovick that the variance be denied, notion unanimously carried. Case No. 356 Special Use permit to New Stillwater. Project provide one effeciency 423 South Main St, at}artment for caretaker. 439-3710 Applicant stated that he had problems with egress windows which would be solved. Dick Haas - a glassblower - will be living in the building. Ann Bodlovick stated that originally applicant had been planning an apartment building, but his plans had changed. Tom Farrell asked what type of apartment this would be, and the answer was that it would be an effeciency, but the main object would be to have someone to look after the building. A motion eras made by Al Panum and seconded by Ann Bodlovick that the special use permit be ;ranted. l,,otion unanimously carried. Case No. 357 Clayton 9, Betty Obermeier 111 Eaat Kollo,;;; Apt. 1716 St. Paul, lin. 5fA01 291-1056 Spocia]. Use permit to build a 4 piex in a 2 family Tone. A plan of the future building was presented ice the Council. Tom Farrell asked why the 1+ pi.ex was 80 near to the road w,;en the requirement is a set back of 35 feet, designer stated that was an accident in his drawing. Tom Farrell asked wiry there should be a LE olex in a single family neigh- borhood. Applicant stated that if he lived in the area he probably would only want a duplex but economically it was preferable to him to erect a l} plex. He plans to live in one himself, and the cost to build will be around one hundred and fifty thousand dollars plus the cost of the lot. PLANNING COisiISSION MINUTES CONTINUED. page three Applicant stated that he intended the building to be very nice and attractive. aa Tom Farre1iftii there were any neighbors who had objections: - The neighbors came forward and handed a signed petition to the chairman, as per copy enclosed herewith. There eras some discussion about the rocks and trees at present on the property making it look untidy. It was stated that ,•ir. Johnson had purchaaeU them and they would be removed shortly. prior to identifying themselves the neighbors asked the applicant why he would not just build a single family home. The answer was that he would only live there part of the year and because of the fuel shortage it was not economical to erect a building when one was not going to live in it. The following names identify the neighbors who came to the meeting: - Urs. Palmer who lives opposite. L1-22 Gedatu ; who lives on the west end. Raboin of 4tii. and Stillwater Ave. said. there would be no room for parking, children or recreation. Ur. Anderson who lives to the south objected to the renters who :Night be living in a L} plex. There were no duplex's he stated and the closest one was on Holcombe St. Ann Bodlovick asked what the size of the lot is and was told it was 100 x 150. She stated that she could see that a 4 plex mightdepreciate the lots which the neighbors own because of the cars, people and traffic in what is, essentially, a 1 family area. Applicants answered that they did not wish to do anything to upset the neighborhood. Ms. i3odlovick asked whether they planned to rent to older or younger people and the answer was that they probably would be older but would have no way of knowing what would be the case in five yearn' time. Neighbors stated that it was a troubled area and this would make things worse. The designer/architect atated that this would be a high rental bloci.e. 350 dollar; per unit. ;r r as!: n-. lconsideration �� 3.0 y_ .,.r:�. C,ed;,ttirr� z�,;s _cu if the hri• 1_..cr,:n't;; to.i'_, .pito the _,.,u o the children in the area and was told that they would not be linin, at that adares, for lonn so the queut:i n of age of local, residents had not arisen. Ann Bodlovick stated that the building apse red quite attractive being 52x40 and each having 2 bedrooms and tuck -under garages. However, most homes in that area were 100 years old and the neighbors had a right to object if they did not v'ant that tyke of building in their area. A motion was made by Russell Weitz and ;econdcd by Russell Meister that the special use penmit be denied. Ann Bodlovick abstained from voting. Motion was carried. OLD BUSINESS The ;;, e w Fence ordinance Ho. 574 was handed around to members for their files. Case ,o. 349 Case l o . •:5o - Case :, o . x.52 - Case ;o. 353 - - Approved by City Council A;)_ roved by City Council_ Approved by City Council A'._ proved by City eo _,ncil PLA i ING COiIi.;ISSIoN MINU`2il;S CONTINUED page four NEW BUSINESS Ordinance no. 506 $eritage preservation Commission Tom Farrell stated the need to get this under way. He suggested that members meet at 6.30 p.m, before the regular Planning Commission meeting started. It was agreed to do this. Tom Farrell requested that the Architectural students, mike Marxen & mark who presented the Stillwater plan at the last meeting of the Master plan Committee,be paid. Ron Nislia asked why this would be necessary as students do this as part of their education. Ann Bodlovick stated that she understood that a decision had already been taken on this. It will be discussed at the next meeting of the master plan Committee on May 21. Ann Bodlovick made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Russell Weitz. The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted patricia N. Gill Secretary Stillwater rimming Commission. Braden '09 - 1 -?,1 -7 3 o. • • 13 . O I . 5 . 1 1 c -4.gQ 4 iz) L. 5 -,`!,s cS q 0.)\ 1' T 5 V t,t2 ciz:)-.. Z 1. 13, t'At_1.]'-F) i ,A. ,4. .\'3. -.. -I :j1-31— 7") 1 8 c.r :Sik) k 1 (- c'±'' ?". A 3 :