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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-08-18 CPC MINe THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA August 13, 1986 NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING THE STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION WILL MEET ON MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1986 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA Approval of Minutes - July 21, 1986. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Case No. 662 - Special Use Permit for 9,600 sq. ft. addition, swimming pool, to an existing recreation facility located at 1826 Northwestern Avenue in the IP -I, Industrial Park Industrial Zoning District, Elizabeth Larey for Bud Kern, Applicant. 2. Case No. 665 - Special Use Permit for construction of 20 car parking lot for Davian Building located at 104 South Greeley Street in the R -B Residential Duplex District. Donald Bromen for Washington Federal, Applicant. 3. Case No. 663 - Variance request to the side yard setback requirement to use a previous garage for a residence located at 122 East Hazel Street in the R -A Single Family Residential District. Robert Kent, Applicant. 4. Case No. 661 - Special Use Permit for use of two bedrooms from existing residence for a bed and breakfast located at 626 North Fourth Street in the R -B Residential Duplex District. David Belz, Applicant. 5. Case No. 664 - Variance to the side setback and lot size requirements for construction of two attached single family residences at 414 South Owens Street in the R -B Residential Duplex District. Thomas Mabie and George Ness, Applicants. 6. Case No. 667 - Final approval for second phase, 102 apartment unit, Cottages of Stillwater Planned Unit Development located on County Road #5 300 feet South of Orleans Street. Arkell Development, Applicant. 7. Case No. 666 - Preliminary Plat Approval for subdividing existing 14 acre lot into two lots of 6.5 and 7.5 acres, located on County Road #5 at Orleans Street in Planned Unit Development District. Arkell Development, Applicant. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 8. Case No. 659 - Variance to the parking setback requirements for construction of 12,800 square foot addition to existing building at 1940 South Greeley Street in the IP-I Industrial Park Industrial District. Clark Nyberg and Bill Curtis, Applicants. 9. Case No. ZAT-86-1 - Zoning Ordinance text amendment changing and clarifying the setback requirement for development in the R-A Single Family Residential and R-B Duplex District and limiting the size and changing the setback requirements for accessory structures. City of Stillwater, Applicant. 10. Case No. 669 - Final PUD approval for 40 unit residential project located East of Greeley Street and North of Somerset Systems. Gary Swager, Applicant. 9:30 P.M. Review of Washington Square Environmental Assessment Worksheet. STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: August 18, 1586 TIME: 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Miller Helen Miller Gerald Fontaine Nancy Putz Judy Curtis Steve Russell, City Planner MEMBERS ABSENT: Rob Hamlin, Jay Kimble, Jean Jacobson The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dean Miller at 7p. m. APPROVAL OF M'I'NUTES Motion to approve the minutes of July E1, 1386 by Don Valsvik, seconded by Nancy Putt. Spelling correction of last line of July minutes of Don Valsvik. Dean Miller reaorted to members on the City Council actions. Discussion followed on Case 657. CASE 663 Special Use Permit Elizabeth Larey, representing Bud Kern, presented to members plans for a 9,600 sq. ft. addition to an existing commercial recreational building, River Va11ey Racquet and Health Club, 1826 Northwestern Ave. The addition is to an existing recreation use in the Industrial IP -I zoning district. The exterior would remain the same concrete block construction and would include a lap pool, exercise room and locker facilities. Set -back, landscape, and height requirements for the district are met. The proposal includes 84 parking spaces. No audience objection. Motion to approve by Don Valsvik, seconded by Gerald Fontaine. Unanimously approved. CASE 665 Special Use Permit Application to construct a 20 car parking lot on a vacant lot next to the Davian Bldg., 104 S. Greeley Street in the R -B Residential Duplex District. Donald Bromen, for Washington Federal, presented proposed plans for the expansion to the existing 20 spaces parking lot. Mr. Russell suggested a fence along the West property boundary as a screen to the adjacent residence, trees along the street, and cement curbs. Mr. Bromen presented arg uement s for timber curbing to be consistent with the current structure and stated trees could cause problems in the future with sight and heaving the sidewalk and blacktop. Applicant further informed members of discussion with adjacent property owner, Mr. Rydeen, regarding the lilac bushes as a natural barrier as opposed to a fence. Don Valsvik informed members that the tree requirement was normally a standard requirement and members discussed possible types of trees and sight problems at the intersection. Mr. Bromen requested a delay of the blacktopping until Spring and the construction to begin this fall, due to the need to allow the fill to compact until next spring. No audience objections to the proposal Discussion followed on the proposal. Members agreed to delay the blacktopping, Plant trees along Myrtle and Greeley in addition to schrubs, and on the use of timber curbing. The use of a fence and/or a fence -hedge as a buffer zone is to be installed on the West. Motion to approve by Gerald Fontaine, seconded by Nancy Put z. Motion unanimously approved. CASE 661 Special Use Permit David Belz, 626 N. Fourth St., residential R -B zoning district, request for a two -room Bed and Breakfast in the existing residence. The R -B Special Use Permit regulations allow such use if the use is not objectionable to the neighborhood. Conditions of approval provided to minimize impact on the neighborhood are presented as follows: 1. The Special Use Permit is issued to David Belz and is not transferrable to successive owners. 2. The owners of the property shall reside and operate the Bed and Breakfast. 3. Two bedrooms and four guests maximum shall be allowed at any one time. 4. A parking plan for the site shall be prepared indicating two off street parking spaces for guest parking besides required residential parking. 5. No liquor t o be sold on premises. 6. Breakfast many be served only and only to guests of residence. i. The Conditional Use Permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission upon complaint. 8. The structure shall be inspected by the Fire Marshall, Building Official and Health Officer as required by such a use. 3. A 1' by 2' identification sign may be located on site as approved by the Community Development Director. 10. No additional external lighting. 11. No other uses or, functions such as wedding receptions � �r such may be held at the location. Mr. Belz explained the existing facilities and the positioning of the exits from each bedroom. Mr. Belz addressed the issues presented and Judy Curtis stressed the parking scheme needed to be more detailed for City Council members, showing parking for ion terror residents and Bed and Breakfast guests. Mrs. Stanek, 612 N. 4th St., expressed opposition to any commercial use in the residential area and concern for the existing on street parking problems. There are currently four units occupied by couples, Mr. Belz inclusive. Applicant stated that there are currently ten spaces and that he would assign spaces to tenants before presenting the plans to City Council members. C_ Members questioned number of vehicles and Gerald Fontaine stated that complaints by neighbors could revoke the permit if granted. Krista Daily, owner of adjacent historic building, told members of the lack of federal funds to repair and restore the historical buildings and of the need to allow limited commercial use for preservation of this and her historic structures. Discussion followed. Motion to approve by Nancy put z, seconded by Gerald Fontaine. Dean Miller abstained as a resident of the neighborhood. Unanimously approved with conditions. CASE 663 Variance to Side Yard Set -Back Robert Kent, 122 E. Hazel Street, request for a variance to side yard setback requirement to use a 720 square foot garage for a residence. Applicant intends to build a house on the site and convert the temporary residence back to a garage. The garage is 5 ft. from the property line and Mr. Russell informed members that the requirement is 10 ft. The City Building inspector has checked the structur=e and indicated that it can be brought up to habitable standards. Once the garage is converted back to a garage a variance would no longer be necessary for the garage. Dean Miller asked applicant to explain the dimensions and the length of time the garage would be used as a residence. Mr. Keret stated that due to economic constraints he could not set a definite date for completion of the new residence but would like to have it completed in 4 or 5 years. Discussion followed among members. Motion to approve by Gerald Fontaine, seconded by Don Valsvik, subject to a 4 year condition of completion of the house and the garage to be converted "back to a garage. Nancy Put z opposed. Motion approved. CASE 664 Variance to Sideyard Setback requirements and Lot Sipe Requirements. Thomas Mabie and George Ness, 414 S. Owens St., request to construct two attached single family residences, on two parcels. The residences would be attached with no side yard setback, (0 lot line, ) and attached by a common wall. If variance not granted the applicant plans to construct a duplex. The project does not meet the lot area requirements of the R -B District. Mr. Enno Boy_ ma, 408 S. Owens, expressed opposition to rental property in the neighborhood and the size of the structure on the lot. Discussion followed on the construction of two single family residences to be sold to individuals as opposed to a rental unit. Motion to approve by Gerald Fontaine, seconded by Don Valsvik. Nancy Put z opposed. Approved. CASE 666 8 667- Withdrawn by applicant. 3 CASE 659 Variance and Setbacks Clark. Nyberg and Evill Curtis request to construct a 16,320 sq. ft. addition to existing 6,320 sq. ft. building without required landscapped setbacks. Applicants explained present conditions of agreements with adjacent property owners and reviewed the revised site plan. The proposed building has been shifted to the North to accomodate the driveway and maximize parking and access to the Yokem Oil Property provided. Discussion followed on the number of parking spaces, landscape plans, and the three properties sharing access/parking. The Commission felt the redesign was an improvement. Motion to approve subject to the following conditions, by Gerald Fontaine, seconded by Judy Curtis. Conditions are as fellows: 1. A landscape plan shall be submitted specifying the size and type of trees, shrubs and ground cover. The plan shall include street trees along South Greeley and trees along the South side of the property adjacent the pond. E. A parking/access agreement shall be entered into and recorded by the subject property and adjacent properties to the West and Porth that provides for joint use of the loop access road and parking areas. 3. The Community Development Director shall review and approve uses of the building to insure future tenants meet the City's parking requirements 4. The parking area and driveways shall meet the City parking lot construction standards. Unanimously approved. CASE ZAT-96-1 Zoning Ordinance text amendment changing and clarifying the setback requirement for development in the R -A Single Family Residential and R -B Duplex District and limiting the size and changing the setback requirements for accessory structures. City of Stillwater, applicant. City Planner, Steve Russell, presented Zoning Amendment Consolidations and changes to the R -A and R -B Setback Requirements and Requirements for Accessory Structures to Commission members for review of the draft ordinance amendment to make changes as appropriate and recommendations to the City Council for approval. Don Valsvik motion to accept subject information, format, and to recommend Council approval. Judy Curtis seconded. Unanimously approved. CASE 669 Final PUD Approval. Gary Swager request for Final PUD Approval for a 40 unit development, East of S. Greeley St. and North of Somerset Systems. The 4 Comprhensive Plan District is Industrial/Park and zoned part IP -I and part R -A. Applicant displayed the first site plan and explained location of the structure from the property lines and the reasons for the revised site plan. The new plan changes were due to site constraints, steepness of the lot, and existing utility lines. There will be a wider radius for access and the building location is further away from the drain sewer. The stucco exterior will be divided by patio and railing placements in order to add to the character of the building. A rough draft � �f the landscape design was displayed and Mr. Russell requested review of the type and size of plants and trees before building permits are issued. Discussion followed with no audience comment. Motion to approve by Nancy Putz, subject to the City Planner approval of the landscape plans and parking plans. Seconded by Gerald Fontaine. Unanimous. OTHER BUSINESS REVIEW OF WASHINGTON SQUARE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET At the August 5, :L` 86 meeting, the City Council referred the review of the EAW to the Planning Commission for comment. At the Council meeting the issue of conformity of the expansion of the Lowell Inn project with the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Stillwater. A model of the project and the surrounding area was displayed and a lengthy discussion followed regarding the size and scope of the project. Issues were discussed and questions answered by applicant. Mr. Palmer expressed the importance of the Myrtle Street access and the alternatives for the first phase hotel tower construction. Discussion followed and Mr. Lobi.tz, Trinity Lutheran Church, questioned Mr. Palmer regarding the parking changes on the third street property. Mr. Palmer does not have plans to acquire land past the retaining wall or to change accessability, ownership, or use of the parking lot. Comment agreed on by members as follows: The total scope of the Washington Square tends to conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of Stillwater as it stands today. Phase I of Washington Square does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of Stillwater. Phase I PUD concept approval has been approved by the Planning Commission. The architects should take the Planning Commission concerns for the EAW Review under consideration for future phases. Motion to approve by Don Va l sv i k, seconded by Nancy Putz. Dean Miller opposed. Approved. . The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P. M. by a motion by Nancy Put z, seconded by Herald Fontaine. Respectfulll Spbmitted, QV/i �L L�