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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-11-07 CPC MIN STILLWATER ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Special Meeting - Monday 7 November 1966 Stillwater Municipal Building Commission members present: I. A. Bergen Don Carlson Harold Hohlt Fred Yalinoff Myron Melstrom James Mulvey Richard Olson Frank Steinmetz Charles Thompson Richard Olson presiding, meeting opened at 7:30 P.M. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. New business presented to the Commission as follows: 1. A request by the St. Croix Broadcasting Co. (WAVN) for a special building permit for the extension of a non-comforming use in the erection of a new building on property part of the * of So Section 29, TWN 30 Range 20 in the city of Stillwater, located on Brick Street between Myrtle and Olive Streets. (Rk Zone) Representing 11WAVN:11 Mr. Richard Power Mr. Henry Sampson Mr. Robert Steindorff of RiverCrest Homes. In the interest Of surrounding property owners, prinicpally "Our Saviors Lutheran Church" the following Church Council Members were present: Mr. Allen Peterson, Council President Mr. James Simpson, Property & Land Committee Mr. Roy Osterberg M . Vern Stenseng Mr. Halverson Prior to discussion of the permit Don Carlson, Commission member disqualified himself in taking part in discussion of this matter and in making any recommendation on the basis that he is a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. The transcript of a special Council meeting on 3 November 1966 was read. -2- The purpose for the church representation was to be more informed on the particular request, covering such subjects as to location, appearance, purpose and effect of the new building in this area, and toexpress their opinions and present to the Commission their recommendations and decisions. Discussion between Commission, church and builder followed con- cerning elevation and building location in harmony with surround- ing property. Expansion of additional facilities in the future. Consideration of property values and future building in the surrounding area. Aesthetics of the building and landscaping. Signage, outside lighting. After discussion, Mr. Olson recommended that the builder and church discuss and reach an accord and report back to the Commission. The Church Council reported back to the Commission that they agree with the subject request but with these following qualifications: 1. Signs to be only on front and north side of building. 2. Outside lighting: use of security lites only, no floodlighting. 3. Setting of grades and elevations as by both parties. On a motion by Mr. I. A. Bergen and seconded by Mr. Melstrom and passed, the following recommendation was submitted to the City Council then in session: "Recommend that the City Council approve issuance of a special permit for the extension of a non-conforming use permit to the S . Croix Broadcasting Co. (WAVV') for the erection of a new building on property described as pt of the 4 Section 29, TWN 30 Range 20 in the city of Stillwater located on Brick Street between Myrtle and Olive Streets, providine, the St. Croix Broadcasting Co. (W.NVN) and their contractor conform to the requirements by and with Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Listed herewith: Signs: on front and north side of building. Outsidelighting: Use of security lites, no flood- lighting. Elevation: Setting of grades and elevations as agreed by both parties. -3- 2. Request by Paul Liberty Jr. to abolish a 20 year permit issued to Paul Liberty Sr. relative to a gas station on McKinstry and Seeley's 2nd addition 22 and to reissue a new permit for an indefinite period of time to Paul Liberty Jr. Discussion concerned effect on neighboring properties and commercial establishment in an RA Zone. Motion by Kalinoff, seconded by Mulvey and passed that we recommend request be denied. 3. A letter by Gordon C._ Moosbrugger in behalf of Mr. Micheal Christian, 305 E. Poplar Street (an apartment) Stillwater, Minnesota, who desires to go into business as a Commercial Photographer and proposes to do the developing of his film in his residence. D i,scussion: Mr. Moosbrugger's letter to the city is a request for advice as to municipal ordinances involved in going into business as a Commercial Photographer. The Commission's concern is that of the extent of operation. In his letter to the city, it is noted that he does not propose to operate a studio at this time, but will limit his services to locations where subjects are to be found. RElcommendation A motion by Bergen, seconded by Melstrom and passed that we recommend that Mr. Micheal Christian, 305 E. Poplar Street, Stillwater, Minnesota be permitted to process and develop film necessary to the conduct of Commercial Photo- graphy. That this operation conform to city ordinances and fire and safety regulations. That this recommendation is not to be construed as permission to establish or operate a studio in a non-conforming district. 4. Request by Midland Cooperatives Inc. to construct a 24' X 40' building (Garden Center) at 501-505 N. Main St., Stillwater, Minnesota. Discussion: Relative to type of construction. Recon . endaio : Motion by Steinmetz, seconded by Kalinoff and passed that we recommend permit be granted with the following provisions: 1. Building be of steel construction in place of wood. 2. Any present or future use of building would not be for storage of petroleums, oils or lubricants. Meeting adjourned 9:25 P.M. "" ' ,w OO Donald G. Carlson, Secretary