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Home My WebLink About1987-02-23 CPC MINr •kater THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA February 18, 1987 THE STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION WILL MEET ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1987 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, AGENDA Approval of Minutes - January 26, 1987. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Case No. Sub/87-2 - Subdivision Plan Review to subdivide an irregular shaped 2.2 acre lot into five lots of 27,500 square feet to 14,850 square feet located in the R -A Single Family Residential District located South of the intersection of County Road #5 and West Sycamore Street. Form Weavers, Ltd., Applicant. 2. Case No. SUP/87-5 - Special Use Permit Review for conversion of 400 square foot office into apartment unit in a Mixed Use residential/office building at 220 South Third Street in the RCM Medium Density Multi -Family Residential District. C.F. Rawlings, Applicant. 3. Case No. V/87-6 - Variance Review for construction of swimming pool in sideyard area located at 774 Eagle Ridge Trail in the R -A Single Family Residential District. Thomas J. McGlynn, Applicant. 4. Case No. SUP/87-7 - Special Use Permit review of addition to an existing church (Our Savior's Lutheran Church) in the R -A Single Family Residential District at 1616 West Olive Street. Ward A. Sessing, Applicant. 5. Case No. SUB/87-3 - Subdivision Plan Review to subdivide a 1.61 acre parcel into three parcels of 13,500, 14,175 and 42,480 square feet located in the R -A Single Family Residential District at 311 West Willow Street. Larry Dauffenbach and Laura Marie Rausch, Applicants. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Review of Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. 2. Political Sign Ordinance referral from City Council. 3. Brick Pond/South Greeley/Forest Hills/Frontage Road Plan discussion. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION Date: February 23, 1987 Time: 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Valsvik Mark Ehlenz Judy Curtis Jean Jacobson Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Nancy Putz Steve Russell, City Planner MEMBERS ABSENT: Rob Hamlin Jay Kimble Dean Miller The meeting was called to order by Gerald Fontaine at 7:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of January 26, 1987 were approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Case No. Sub/87-2 Subdivision Plan Review to subdivide an irregular shaped 2.2 acre lot into five lots of 27,500 square feet to 14,850 square feet located in the R -A Single Family Residential District located South of the intersection of County Road #5 and West Sycamore Street. Form Weavers, Ltd., Applicant. The project was presented by the Applicant, Mr. George Parker. He indicated that the houses would probably cost in the range of $125,000 to $150,000. The size of the lots and design of the housing would be more consistent with Oak Glen, the development to the South. The Applicant then indicated that access to Lot 5 as shown on the plans would be provided via West Sycamore Street but could be provided off County Road #5 if approval could be gained from the County Public Works Department. The Planning Commission indicated concern with access off County Road #5 for Lot 5 because of site distance and the speed of cars. The Applicant indicated concern for the possible public improvement requirements (street curb, gutter and storm drainage) costs. He felt they may be too high and adversely affect the economics of the project. Staff suggested two conditions of approval to address the comments from the City's Consulting Engineer, February 20, 1987, regarding drainage and cover of the sewer pipe. Jim Reier, a homeowner in the area, questioned the Applicant on the cost of the houses. Dave Johnson, Oak Glen Developer was present. Approved 6-0 with seven conditions as listed below: 1 1. All building pad elevations shall be one foot above West Sycamore Street. 2. An in lieu public recreation fee shall be paid before final plat approval. 3. One front yard street tree shall be planted for each lot as approved by the Community Development Director. 4. Drainage easements shall be shown on the final plat so that drainage does not run on adjacent lots and is directed to West Sycamore, County Road #5 or drainage easement to the South of Lot 5. 5. The private sewer line to Lot 5 shall be covered with soil to meet City cover requirements. 6. There shall be no access to County Road for Lot 5. 7. The Applicant shall agree to pay for West Sycamore public improvement attributable to the subdivision. Case No. SUP/87-5 Special Use Permit Review for conversion of 400 square foot office into apartment unit in a Mixed Use residential/office building at 220 South Third Street in the RCM Medium Density Multi -Family Residential District. C.F. Rawlings, Applicant. Rob Kroiss, representing Mr. Rawlings, described the request. Nancy Putz asked if additional parking would be provided since two spaces are currently available and three are required. Mr. Kroiss said it was not the intention of the Owner at this time to add parking because it would take up backyard area but he may redesign the parking area in the future to provide additional parking. Commissionersfelt it was important for each residential unit to have one parking space. Gerald Fontaine asked if the proposed use would meet Building Code requirements. Staff indicated that the construction plans would be reviewed when they are submitted. Approved 6-0 with the following parking condition: 1. One additional off-street parking space shall be provided for the new rental unit. Finding: One additional parking space is required to meet Zoning requirements and not adversely affect the neighborhood. Case No. V/87-6 Variance review for construction of swimming pool in sideyard area located at 774 Eagle Ridge Trail in the R -A Single Family Residential District. Thomas J. McGlynn, Applicant. Mr. McGlynn presented his plans indicating there is not physically room for the pool in the backyard and the water table is too high. Planning Commissioners felt that the request was reasonable. Approved 6-0. 2 Case No. SUP/87-7 Special Use Permit review of addition to an existing Church (Our Savior's Lutheran Church) in the R -A Single Family Residential District at 1616 West Olive Street. Ward A. Sessing, Applicant. Jack Evert spoke representing the Church. He said the Church would like to have the flexibility to pave the overflow parking lot to the West of the Church possibly at a latter date due to project costs. Commissioners felt that since the parking requirements are met 'by the existing improved lot, the overflow lot need not be improved at this time and that the main lot should be striped. Approved 6-0 with the following conditions: 1. Main parking lot shall be marked for parking. 2. The new relocated driveway apron to the overflow lot shall be paved. Case No. SUB/87-3 Subdivision Plan review to subdivide a 1.61 acre parcel into three parcels of 13,500, 14175 and 42,480 square feet located in the R -A Single Family Residential District at 311 West Willow Street. Larry Dauffenbach and Laura Marie Rausch, Applicants. Larry Dauffenbach described the three lot subdivision request. He saidhe currently lives in the residence on the property and intends to build a house on one of the two new lots. Staff indicated the City Attorney has reviewed an agreement for access to the property and the easement is not a constraint to subdivision. The roadway across the property is not a recognized public road The City's Consulting Engineer reviewed information presented by the Applicant on soil conditions for a septic system and suggest requiring a perk test before the Final Plat is approved. Don Engebretson said that when other new houses went in and new wells were drilled, the water table dropped requiring existing wells to be drilled deeper which was costly. Staff was asked to look into the regulations or review requirement for new wells. Approved with conditions. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Review Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. - The Commission reviewed the Ordinance. 2. Political Sign Ordinance - The Commission reviewed the previous Draft Ordinance and made changes regarding length of time political signs can be posted and distance signs can be posted from the street. Commission felt that the new regulation should be combined with the existing Industrial Park Political Sign requirements so that there would be two sets of regulations - one for residential areas and one for the Industrial Park area. 3 3. Brick Pond/South Greeley/Forest Hills/Frontage Road Plan Discussion. Steve Russell described the four road configurations and said, based on comments from the Commission and Review Agencies, Alternative #3 is recommended as the road alignment. A plan showing public utility locations was presented. Sewer and storm drainage facilities were shown. Two detention ponds would catch the water before it is piped into Brick Pond. Sewer service would be handled by a line in Harriet Drive (the Harriet Drive line was sized to accommodate the area). Overhead transparencies were presented showing existing zoning and three zoning alternatives for the area. Alternative #1 designated IP -C Commercial along the Frontage Road and IP -I behind. Alternative #2 designated IP -C along the Frontage Road and residential and industrial behind. The density of residential ranged from 8 to 29 dwelling units (D.U.) per acre. Alternative #3 indicated IP -C along the Frontage Road and North along South Greeley to the School Offices. R -B Duplex behind that to the East and High Density Residential boarding the Forest Hills area and behind Surplus Outlet. Summarizing the comments of the delegation from Forest Hills; they were concerned about the impact of the proposed uses on their area. More specifically, area of concerns were the drainage impact and level of the Brick Pond, visual impact of new development on residential area, increased cut through pedestrian traffic from school to Burger King. Members generally supported Alternative #1 or a low density residential alternative for the land South of Forest Hills. Gary Swager, an area property owner, described his plans for the site. He said he would like to build 90 units on the 4.5 acres. The buildings would be three story similar to the Brick Pond 30 unit apartment now under construction. He stated there is a market need for multi -family housing and it is a responsibility of the City to provide a range of housing opportunities not just single family. Jack Lux, representing the Anez property, indicated support for the way Alternative #3 designated the Anez land Commercial and Multi -Family. He said the land Owner may be willing to dedicate the land closest to Forest Hills to the City for open space if they can receive an economic land use designation. After hearing the comments, the Planning Commission decided to schedule a Special Meeting on March 9, 1987 to discuss the land use alternatives and provide direction to Staff for a Public Hearing on March 23, 1987. 4. Annual Planning Institute Judy Curtis and Mark Ehlenz will attend the Institute on March 4, 1987 in St. Paul. 5. The Commission set March 23, 1987 as their next regular meeting. 6. Staff was directed to prepare a Resolution of Thanks for Helen Miller's work on the Planning Commission. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. 5 Respectfully submitted, Steve Russell Community Development Director