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THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA
January 21, 1987
THE STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION WILL MEET ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1987 AT
7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET.
AGENDA
Approval of Minutes - November 17, 1986.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Case No. V/87-1 - Variance request to the setback requirements for a free
standing business sign located at 14480 - 60th Street North in the IP -C
Industrial Park Commercial District. David Decker, Nappa Auto Parts,
Applicant.
2. Case No. Sub/87-2 - Subdivision Plan to divide an irregular shaped 2.2 acre
lot into seven lots, Marvin Gardens, located South of the intersection of
County Road #5 and West Sycamore Street. Form Weavers, Ltd., Applicant.
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Request for an address change for single family residence located at 1215
Carnelian Street to 1212 North Williams Street. Roger Thomas, Owner.
2. Brick Pond/South Greeley, Forest Hills/Frontage Road, street and land use
plan discussion.
3. Downtown Area Plan work program and loan request.
4. 1987 Planning Work Program.
CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121
ST I LLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: January 26, 1967
TIME: 7:00 P. M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Valsvik Jay Kimble
Judy Curtis Helen Miller
Gerald Fontaine Nancy P ut z
Rob Hamlin Jean Jacobson
Steve Russell, City Planner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dean Miller, Chairman
The Meeting was called to order by Gerald Fontaine at T p.m.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of November 17, 1986 subject to
typographical spelling correction Lase 682, no. 1, fourth word to
"outside". Motion t! i approve by Don Valsvik, second Nancy Patz.
CASE V-87-1
Variance to sign setback requirements, 14480 E ?t h Street North,
Industrial Park, IP -C zoning district, Nappa Auto Parts. David Becker-.
applicant.
Representing applicant, Christopher Decker, discussed existing
signs on the property and the need for additional signage, which is not
a major expansion of exisitino signage. The sign is within area limits
for the total size. Discussion followed with no audience comment.
Fancy Puts motion to approve, Judy Curtis second. Unanimous.
CASE SUB/87"L
Subdivision plan review to subdivide 2.2 acre lot into seven lots
of 18,600 to 101500 sq. feet, South of the intersection of County Road
5 and West Svcamore Street. Sinole-Family. Rpt zoninn district. Form
Weavers, Co.applicant.
George Parker, representing Form Weavers, Co., discussed recent
developments in the lot changes, utility easements, curb cutsl lot
size, drainage and road dedications, along with topographical and pad
elevation plans. Discussion followed with members on the frontage
requirements and recent changes.
Don Valsvik suggested further study of the final proposal before
approval by planning commission.
An area resident, James Reier, exoressed concerns regarding the
effect on property valuation, traffic problems, and the undersize lots.
Audience discussion followed and Steve Russell will investigate
any legal ramifications surrounding covenants in the area of Oakglen
development.
Rob Hamlin suggested motion to table the continue until next
month, Feb. 23 rd', with objections by George Parker, who requested
passage to City Council with contingencies" due to construction timing'
Discussion followed with a motion by Rob Hamlin to continue,
seconded by Nancy Putz. Unanimous.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Request for an address change for Single -Family residence, located
at 1215 Carnelian Street to 1212 North Williams Street, Mr' and Mrs.
Thomas applicant.
Betty Thomas discussed the proposed address change with members.
The request is due to the fact that the driveway to the resioence is
off of William Street and causes difficulty in locating the house' The
request has been reviewed by Public Works and Planning Staff" with
recommended approval.
Motion to approve by Don VaIsvik, second Judy Curtis. Unanimous.
2. Brick Pond/South Greeley, Forest Hills/Frontage Road, street and
land use plan discussion. Area residents and property owners were
notified of the meeting and participated in the plan preparation, which
began with due to the application for a residential project in the
area.
Steve Russell presented four alternative street plans for the area
to be discussed by members and audience, along with considerations for
buffer areas and traffic use. Attention was directed to an overall
Comprehensive Plan for Land Use and Zoning, intended for recommendation
to City Council in March' The residents discussed concerns over zoning
and uses of the property next to an existing single-family district.
Steve Wolf, area resident, objected to North South Street in
alternative number one, along with development of the property into
multi -family, hign-0ensity use.
Commission members discussed legal aspects in the development and
the rezoning of the entire parcel, drainage and sewers in the adjacent
single-family area, and requested more information from Steve Russell
regarding traffic circulation and allowable uses zoning ordinance
districts.
There will be automatic annexation uoon deveIomment of the land
in Stillwater Township' Alternative plans are to be developed during
the March IF, meeting in order to present a recommendation to City
Co uric i 1.
3. Downtown Area plan work program and loan, request was discussed,
along with possible methods of approaching the 1997 planning Work
Program.
The major tasks include determining a future purpose and image for
Dowt own, review of existing arid proposed !arid use, consideration of
traffic and parking needs, establishing design guidelines to enhance
the appearance of the area, and develop a plan, of action for long, as
well as, short term planning.
Commissioners reviewed and discussed the proposed work program
and recommend the program to the City Council for consideration.
NEW BUSINESS
Dean Miller resigned as Chairman, and Gerald Fontaine was elected
as Chairman, unanimously. Mr. Miller will remain a member or, the
commission. Don Va l sv i k was elected Vice -Chairman, unanimously, motion
by Nancy Put z, seconded by ,Judy Curtis.
Chairman Gerald Fontaine adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Karen L. Mawhorter,
Secretary