HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-05-19 CPC MINMAYOR:+ CITY COORDINATOR:
Harry D Peterson ter Nile L. Kriesel
COUNCILMEMBERS: CITY CLERK:
Ann Marie Bodlovick Mary Lou Johnson
David C. Junker THE BIRTHPLACE OF M I N N E S O T A FINANCE DIRECTOR
Jay Kimble Betty J. Caruso
Brad MacDonald CITY ATTORNEY:
May 14, 1986 David T. Magnuson
NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
THE STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION WILL MEET ON MONDAY, MAY 19,
1986 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CIT H
FOURTH STREET.
AGENDA
Approval of Minutes - April 16, 1986
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Application No. 640 - Minor Subdivision plan subdividing one
27,750 square ft. lot into two lots of 12,750 sq. ft. and
15,000 sq. ft. (existing residence) at 206 West Poplar in the
R -A Single Family Residential District. Robert Benson,
applicant.
2. Application No. 641 - Minor Subdivision plan resubdividing
three existing lots into two lots of 10,044 sq. ft. and 7,506
sq. ft. with one six inch variance to the lot width
requirements at 1019 South Fourth Street in the R -B
Residential Two -Family district. Norm Davis, Applicant.
3. Application No. 642 - Subdivision Plan approval for a four lot
subdivision subdividing a 2.4 acre lot into four lots of
18,500 sq. ft., 21,875 sq. ft., 19,000 sq. ft. and 14,000 sq.
ft. located on the South side of Interlachen Drive 100 ft.
east of Maryknoll Drive in the R -A Single -Family Residential
District. Tim Bockman, Applicant.
4. Application No. 643 - Twelve foot variance to front yard
setback requirement for construction of garage at 1104 South
Fourth Street in the RB, Residential Two Family District.
Stephen and Josephine Uban, Applicants.
5. Application No. 644 - Twelve foot variance to side yard
setback requirement for construction of a garage at 1215 South
Second Street in the RB Residential Two -Family District.
Candrice Hill, Applicant.
6. Application No. 647 - Final Planned Unit Development (PUD)
approval for 67.7 acre mixed use commercial project including
150 room hotel, 280,000 sq. ft. shopping mall and 150,000 sq.
ft. for other retail office use located at Northeast corner of
Highways 36 and County Highway #5 in the PUD District, Robert
Scott Companies, Inc., Applicant.
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7. Application No. 645 - Amendment of previously approved Planned
Unit Development, (PUD) concept approval to include Commercial
and Multi -Family apartments and final PUD approval for first
stage development including 64 units of housing for the
elderly in the PUD district located on the Northeast corner of
County Road #5 and Orleans Streets. John Arkell, Applicant.
8. Application No. 646 - Minor land division plat approval to
subdivide a 34 acre parcel into two parcels of approximately
28 and 6 acres as a part of the first stage housing PUD
development in the PUD district located at the Northeast
corner of County Road 5 and Orleans Street. John Arkell,
Applicant.
9. Application No. 603-A - Special Use Permit and Conditional Use
Permit to operate and expand a Marina at 422 East Mulberry
Street in the RB Two -Family Residential, Flood Fringe and
Shoreland Use Districts. David Carlson, Applicant. (PPN
9028-0020)
DISCUSSION
1. Review of Master Plan for properties located on the Southeast
and Southwest corners of Greeley and Curvecrest Blvd. in the
IP -1 Industrial Park - Industrial District. Owner, John Ogren
properties.
2. Any other business the Planning Commission may wish to
consider.
STILLWATER PLANNING
DATE May 19, 1986
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dean Miller.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Miller Nancy Putz
Gerald Fontaine Don Valsvik
Steve Russell, City Planner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Helen Miller, Jean Jacobson, Rob Hamlin, and
Jay Kimble.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve the minutes of April 21, 1986, as corrected
by Dean Miller. Case 639, Kathy Harfield spelling correction to read
Harvieux. Second Nancy Putz, unanimously approved.
Judith Milston resignation removes her from the members absent.
CASE 640
Minor Subdivision Plan
Robert Benson, 206 West Poplar application for Minor
Subdivision plan, subdividing one 27,750 sq. ft. lot into two lots of
12,750 sq. ft. and 15,000 sq. ft. (existing residence) in the R -A
Single Family Residential District. The lot size requirements for
the district and the remaining lot with the existing structure has
not created a nonconforming situation, and is consistent with the
general plan and zoning.
Motion by Don Valsvik to approve subject to conditions
outlined by Planner, Steve Russell. Conditions to include final
subdivision plat submission within six months of approval, along with
payment of an open space fee of 10% of the value of the new let
before plat approval. Seconded by Gerald Fontaine, unanimously
approved.
CASE 641
Minor Subdivision Plan
Norm Davis, 1019 South Fourth Street, application for Minor
Subdivision Plan, resubdividing three existing lots of 10,044 sq. ft.
and 7,506 sq. ft. with one six inch variance to the lot width
requirements in a R -B Residential Two -Family District. The
application is to subdivide an existing lot (duplex) and existing
single family lot into two lots.
Motion to approve the 7" variance for the duplex lot, subject
to requirements of Section 31.06, Subdivision 3 of the Subdivision
Ordinance, and the payment of a 10% open space fee was made by Gerald
Fontaine, seconded by Nancy Putz. Unanimously approved.
CASE: 641
Subdivision Plan Approval
Tim Lockman, application for Subdivision Plan approval for a
four lot subdivision, subdividing a 2.4 acre lot into four lots. The
property is located on the South side of Interlachen Drive, 100 ft.
East of Maryknoll Drive in a R -A Single Family Residential District.
Discussion on the ponding area and the streets followed.
Commission members expressed concerns over the passible implications
of drainage into the ponding area. Gerald Fontaine suggested
redesign of the size of the lots. Don Valsvik suggested a study be
conducted on the depth of the pond and overall capacity to facilitate
adequate drainage. Nancy Putz expressed concern for area residents
and the affects on the surrounding lots.
Mr. Pasket, a resident inquired as to drainage. John Harri,
another resident, inquired as to the additional drainage from the
buildings and requested a feasibility study. Mrs. Pasket, then
addressed the issue of the assessments for the street improvements.
Following discussion by members, Gerald Fontaine made a motion
to delay approval until questions presented were known. Motion
second by Don Valsvik, unanimous.
CASE 643
Setback Variance
Stephen and Josephine Uban, 1104 South Fourth Street, request
for twelve ft. variance to front yard setback requirement for
construction a garage, located in a RL, Residential Two -Family
District.
Discussion followed
set -back a minimum 201
property of applicant.
Dean Miller motion
the side property line.
opposed. Motion approved.
CASE 644
Setback Variance
and members agreed the garage should be
from the property line, allowing parking on
to approve a pending setback of 20' from
Seconded by Gerald Fontaine. Nancy Putz
Candrice Hill, 1215 South Second Street, requests a twelve
foot variance to the side yard setback requirement for construction
of a garage three feet from the side property line. The existing
garage door is to be removed and the garage will be used for non -auto
storage. The new garage will be consistent with the Victorian style
of the existing house.
Steve Russell reviewed the ordinance for members on the garage
used for storage when Gerald Fontaine questioned the size allowed
for the existing structure. Discussion followed on the allowed width
of the driveway and removal of the existing concrete driveway.
Nancy Putz motion to approve a twelve foot variance subject to
closing the existing structure and no conditions applied to the
removal of the existing driveway. The motion was seconded by Don
Valsvik, and approved. Gerald Fontaine opposed.
CASE 647
Final Plan Unit Development (PUD)
Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) approval for 67.7 acre
mixed use commercial project including 100 room hotel, 322,000 sq.
ft. shopping mall and 97,000 sq. ft. for other retail office use
located at Northeaxt corner of Highways 36 and Cty. Hwy. 5., Robert
Scott Companies, applicant. No formal presentation made, as all
documents for concept approval were previously submitted to
commission members.
Glen VanWormer, Traffic Engineer, answered questions regarding
traffic developments, stating letters by the State and County
revealed feasibility of four lanes on Cty. Hwy. 5.
As indicated in plans to members, several changes were made to
the original plans, along with reports and colored photos of the
project. The complete model of the project sheduled for viewing by
commission members was not presented, but would be presented the
following day in the council chambers. The number of rooms on the
new hotel were reduced to 100, from 150, although the hotel parking
has been increased to 586 spaces, from 266 previously planned. The
adjacent Department Store intended to share in parking with the
hotel in order for the project to meet City requirements.
Landscaping around the North end of the mall reduced and parking
spaces added. The mall size has, also, been reduced from the 180, 000
sq. ft. to 142,000 sq. ft.
Architect for the project, Dave Toey, stated the developers
plan to use materials most common in the area.
Amel Bryant, resident, suggested to commission members
consideration of a ,point funding between the developers and the city
for funding of the street improvements. Robert Scott representatives
thouroughly outlined the developer involvement in the payment of the
interior streets.
Jeff Pererson, 321 W. Pine St., questioned the amount of
stoplights in the city access roads and inquired as to stoplights on
Cty. Hwy. 5.
Richard Kilkey, Oak St., asked members whether Robert Scott
would be required to appear before commissioners at each step of the
development. Steve Russell responded, stating each use and design of
buildings must be approved.
Roberta Opheim, former downtown business owner, expressed
support of the project, verses shopping in other surrounding cities.
Developers explained the leasing position of Robert Scott to
members and discussion followed regarding the animinity of
prospective tenants.
Don Valvik stated the use of the land was fair and honest, and
made a motion to grant approval. Second Dean Miller. Opposed, Nancy
Putz. Approved.
CASE 645:
Amendment of Planned Unit Development
John Arkell, amendment of previously Planned Unit Development
(PUD) concept approval to include Commercial and Multi -Family
apartment and final PUD approval for first stage development
including 64 units of housing for the elderly in the PUD district.
The district is located on the Northeast corner of Cty. Hwy. 5 and
Orleans Streets.
Discussion on the project followed, with questions as to fire
access and drainage addressed. Glen VanWormer informed members of
studies currently being conducted which are planned to be completed
by the June 3rd meeting, along with explaining the portions of the
project which are public and private property.
Roger Thomsen, 310 W. Woodward, questioned the overall
development plans for elderly citizens, emphasizing the need for a
citizen community area.
Mr. Arkell stated the project was designed for a rent level
that would be achievable for all rent levels, and that plans were
being made to utilize the community center for all ages.
Motion to approve, Nancy Putz, seconded by Gerald Fontaine.
Unanimously approved.
CASE 646
Minor Land Subdivision
John Arkell, application Minor land division plat approval to
subdivide a 34 acre parcel into two parcels of approximately 28 and 6
acres as a part of the first stage housing PUD development in the PUD
district located at the Northeast corner of Cty Hwy 5 and Orleans
Streets.
The applicant presented plans
housing by Dec. 1986, and proceed
180,one-bedroom units are completed.
Discussion followed.
Nancy Putz motion to approve,
approved.
CASE 603A
to construct 28 units of senior
in 6 month intervals, until
Don Valsvik second. Unanimously
Special Use Permit and Conditional Use Permit
David Carlson, application for Special Use Permit and
Conditional Use Permit to operate and expand a Marina at 422 East
Mulberry Street in the RB Two -Family Residential, Flood Fringe and
Shoreland Use Districts.
Doug Klint, Stillwater Yacht Club, submitted a map showing the
location of the Marina site and proposed building. The building, 100
ft. back from the shoreline and adjacent to the railroad tracks, is a
non -habitable accessory structure to the Marina. No grading or other
soil disturbance or change in the visual appearance is proposed.
Discussion followed with area residents. Jeff Peterson,
President St. Croix Valley Sierra Club, expressed concerns on the
effects of dry docking, public safety, and added that the DNR is
concerned. Mr. Klint informed members that he would comply with DNR
codes and regulations.
Suki Thomsen, 914 N. Broadway, expressed concerns over the
overall height and obstruction of view resulting from construction of
the new building. Along with these concerns, Mrs. Thomsen questioned
future plans for a hotel. Mr. Klint affirmed.
Gerald Fontaine motion to approve, contingent upon use for
storage subject to DNR approval. Discussion followed.
Gerald Fontaine final motion to approve contingent upon final
issue of local permit issued upon granting of other state and federal
regulations required for a marina. Nancy Putz second. Unanimously
approved.
DISCUSSION
1. Review of Master Plan for properties located on the Southeast and
Southwest corners of Greeley and Curvecrest Blvd. in the IP -1
Industrial Park -Industrial District. Owner, John Ogren.
Jack Welsh presented to commission members plans for two
parcels for review of development. Questions and answers followed
with the major concerns centering around traffic problems in the
area. Members voiced no concerns for the intended use of the
property as retail and service station.
2. Dean Miller addressed Steve Russell, Plannner, regarding future
action and priorities as follows:
a. Need to update comprehensive plan
b. Review of Garage -Size Odinance
c. Zoning Ordinance updates and reorganization
d. Planning Commission limited authority
e. Steps for applicants for approval
f. Height ordinances and zoning
g. Shoreline building heights
h. Joint powers agreement (township)
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 by motion of Dean
Miller, Chairman. Second Gerald Fontaine, unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen L. Mawhorter, Secretary