HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-04-21 CPC MINMAYOR:• CITY COORDINATOR:
Harry D. Peterson 1' ter Nile L. Kriesel
COUNCILMEMBERS: CITY CLERK:
Ann Marie Bodlovick Mary Lou Johnson
David C. Junker THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA FINANCE DIRECTOR:
Jay Kimble Betty J. Caruso
Brad MacDonald CITY ATTORNEY:
David T. Magnuson
April 16, 1986
NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
THE STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION WILL MEET ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1986 AT 7:00
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 N0. FOURTH STREET.
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes - March 17 and March 31, 1986.
2. Case No. 630 - Daniel Mosiman, 924 6th Ave. So. - Request for 134 sq. ft.
Variance for detached garage.
3. Case No. 633 - Ron Kroese, 512 W. Elm St. - Request for Special Use Permit
for small office in basement of home.
4. Case No. 634 - Daniel Harder, 806 So. 2nd St. - Request for 210 sq. ft.
garage variance.
5. Case No. 636 - Rod Stivland - Request for Conditional Use Permit to
operate a Group Home at 310 W. Myrtle St.
6. Case No. 637 - Larry Axdahl - Request for Special Use Permit to construct
a building on Curve Crest Blvd. (east of Charter Oaks) with eight
potential business spaces.
7. Case No. 624 - Lowell Inn/Washington Square - Request for Concept Approval
for Phase I of Washington Square Development.
8. Case No. 639 - Robert Scott Companies/Woodland Lakes Development - Request
for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval, Hwy. 36 and Co. Rd. 5.
9. Case No. 638 - Interlachen Co./BRW, Inc. - Request for PUD Amendment,
Townhouse PUD to Single -Family PUD, CSAH 12 and Interlachen Way.
10. Any other business the Planning Commission may wish to consider.
CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121
M E M 0
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: MARY LOU JOHNSON, CITY CLERK
DATE: APRIL 15, 1986
SUBJECT: ADDENDUM TO 4/15/86 COUNCIL AGENDA, "NEW BUSINESS - Set Public
Hearing Dates for Planning Cases."
Since the agendas were prepared last Friday, we have received six more
Planning Case applications which are listed below:
Case #624 - Lowell Inn/Washington Square.
Case #634 - Daniel Harder - 210 sq. ft. Garage Variance.
Case #636 - Rod Stiviland - Conditional Use Permit to operate a Group
Home at 310 W. Myrtle St.
Case #637 - Larry Axdahl - Special Use Permit to construct a building on
Curve Crest Blvd. (east of Charter Oaks). Applicant does not know what
businesses will be operating in the building.
Case #638 - Interlachen Co./BRW, Inc. - PUD Amendment, Townhouse PUD to
Single -Family PUD, CSAH 12 and Interlachen Way.
Case #639 - Robert Scott Companies/Woodland Lakes Development -
Preliminary and Final Plat Approval, Hwy. 36 and Co. Rd. 5.
The next regular Council Meetings will be held on May 6, and May 20. Council
advice is appreciated in setting public hearing dates for these cases.
M E M 0
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
FROM: MARY LOU JOHNSON, CITY CLERK
DATE: APRIL 16, 1986
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR PLANNING CASES
As you will note, on your enclosed Agenda, there are eight planning case
applications.
Because of the large number of cases and the fact that several of these will
require extensive review, (Lowell Inn/Washington Square, Robert Scott
Development, and possibly Interlachen Co.) the City Council, at their meeting
on April 15, decided to hold public hearings as follows:
May 6, 1986 - 7:30 P.M.
Case
No.
630
- Daniel Mosiman
Case
No.
633
- Ron Kroese
Case
No.
624
- Lowell Inn/Washington Square
Case
No.
639
- Robert Scott Cos./Woodland Lakes
May 20, 1986 - 6:30 P.M.
Case
No.
634
- Daniel Harder
Case
No.
636
- Rod Stivland
Case
No.
637
- Larry Axdahl
Case
No.
638
- Interlachen Co./BRW
STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: April 21, 1986
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dean Miller.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Dean Miller
Nancy Putz
Helen Miller
Gerald Fontaine
Judith Mi lston
Jean Jacobson
Don Valsvik
Rob Hamlin
Jay Kimble
Motion to approve the minutes of March 17, and March 31, made
by Nancy PlAt z, subject to corrections as follows:
March 17 remain corrected as per March 31 minutes
March 31, case 632, seconded by Nancy Putz
March 31, approval of minutes seconded by Helen Miller
Motion to approve as corrected by Nancy Putz, seconded by
Helen Miller. Unanimously approved.
CASE 63� 1
Request for 134 sq. ft. variance.
Daniel Mosiman, 924 6th Ave. S• requested a 134 sq. ft.
Variance for a detached garage, due to the size of the garage, and a
Special Use Permit due to placement. Mr. Mosiman exhibited
photographs to members of the existing structure on his property,
along with detailed drawings of the proposed new structure.
In response to Gerald Fontaine's inquiry as to the size
needed, Mr. Mosiman stated that due to the need to store vehicles
during the winter months, along with numerous other items, this was
the least amount of space possible.
The placement would be aligned with the back of the house due
to the windows in his existing dwelling.
Rob Ham in objected to the variance unless Mr. Mos
provided documentation from the neighbors on the North.
Don Valsvik motion to approve providing approval from the
neighbors, seconded Nancy Putz. Opposed Gerald Fontaine, Rob Hamlin,
Jean Jacobson. Approved Nancy Putz, Don Valsvik., Helen Miller,
deciding vete by Dean Miller for approval.
CASE 633
Request for Special Use Permit.
Ron Kroese, 512 W. Elm Street, request for Special Use Permit
for small office in basement of home of Robert and Lucy Golish, which
he is intending to purchase. The business is sponsored by churches
on the subject of land ethics, under a stewardship program at Wilder
Forest. Mr. Kroese stated he would be employing a secretary and that
most of the business would be handled elsewhere, with little or no
traffic.
Motion to approve
approved unanimously.
CASE 634
Request for Variance.
by Jean Jacobson, second Don Valsvik,
Daniel Harder, 806 S. 2nd St., Request for 210 sq. ft. garage
variance. Following discussion as to the adjacent property members
agreed to approve subject to approval of the adjacent lot meeting the
requirements of 75 ft. Motion by Gerald Fontaine, seconded by Jay
Kimble. Unanimously approved.
CASE 636
Request for Special Use Permit.
Rod Stivland Request for Special Use Permit to operate a Group
Home at 310 W. Myrtle St. The home must meet approval by the State.
Motion to approve by Gerald Fontaine, Nancy Putz second. Unanimously
approved.
CASE 637
Request for Special Use Permit.
Larry Axdahl Request for Special Use Permit to construct a
building on Curve Crest Blvd. (East of Charter Oaks) with eight
potential business spaces. The building, intended to blend with the
existing area, would comprise warehousing, shops, and light
manufacturing in the rear.
Motion to approve by Rob Hamlin, second by Jean Jacobson.
Unanimously approved.
CASE 624
Request for Concept Approval.
Request for Concept Approval of Phase I of Washington Square
Development. (Lowell Inn/Washington Square) Bob Lockyear, planner
representing Washington Square Development presented ars approximately
fifteen minute display of the planned development. Phase I is
expected to begin in the fall of 1986 on 1/2 of block 19.
Don Raleigh, attorney representing Arthur and Maureen Palmer,
as trustees, 102 North Second St. , informed members on the area to be
developed, which is owned, in part, by the City of Stillwater, the
Palmers, and the Trinity Lutheran Church.
A lengthy discussion followed regarding the approval of
Phase I vs. approval of Phase II and III, along with feasibility of
the project, dewatering, engineering, and the site of the building in
comparison to existing downtown Stillwater.
Dave Nelson, a 35 year resident, expressed concerns and
encouraged members to look at what the downtown will become, and
stated the expansion would lay the foundation for Phase II and III.
Dori Lobitz and Susan Kochran, Trinity Lutheran Church, asked
for time to study the plans and consider the proposal, due to lack of
communication on the project. Further, Trinity Lutheran Church and
Warm World required 40-60 parking spaces on Sunday and during various
times during the week..
Jay Kimble stated that upon approval, negotiations would
continue on the issue.
Rob Hamlin opposed Phase II and III, then inquired what
exactly was involved in Phase I.
Mr. Raleigh stated approval was needed for the plan and the
city would decide on the costs, along with other negotiations.
Steve Olif, a resident, questioned what the City would derive
out of such a proposal, whereby Mr. Lockyear stated that the
expansion would enhance the taxes generated, without being borne by
the taxpayer. Further, the plan was expected to generate 30-40 new
jabs, along with a number of other opportunities for the city derived
from the hospitality industry.
Dean Miller displayed the drawings of the buildings and
explained that Phase I would be Out of proportion with the existing
downtown.
Discussion followed on the potential traffic problems off the
Myrtle Street entrance.
Motion to approve the overall preliminary concept, multiple
uses request as presented by Rob Hamlin, second Nancy Putt.
Unanimously approved.
Motion to approve second request, to construct Phase I, Gerald
Fontaine, second Don Valsvik. Opposed Dean Miller, Jean Jacobson,
and Rob Hamlin. Approved Nancy Putt, Helen Mil ler, Jay Kimble,
Gerald Fontaine, Don Valsvik. Approved.
CASE 639
Request for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval.
Request for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval, Hwy. 36 and
Co. Rd. 5, Robert Scott Companies/Woodland Lakes Development.
Druce Folz, President Bruce Folz and Associates, representing
Robert Scott Companies displayed the planned development to members,
and stated the purpose to create a large lot subdivision was to
create three separate districts for tax increment financing. The
frontage road, off Hwy. 36, was proposed as a part of the public
streets.
Several changes were made on the development, including,
additional width easements, and shifts of curves by 4-51, thus
allowing individual descriptions for subdivision identity.
Glen VanWormer, Traffic Engineer, explained the possible
traffic flow and several improvements, scheduled by the State, for
the front of the development. Also, the plan for a four lane road by
the county.
Discussion followed on the traffic situation.
Dick. Moore, SEH, explained the plans for the utilities and
sanitation sewer, along with placement of the lift station. The lift
station would service certain surrounding areas, with the storm sewer
servicing the entire industrial park. Concerns were expressed about
possible flooding in the neighborhood, whereby, Mr. Moore assured the
ponding areas were designed for the 100 year flood event and the
chance of a flood in the area was rare.
Kathy Harfie1d, Stillwater Township, informed members that the
land being dedicated was of little cost to the developers as it was
designated as greenbelt.
Ray Kennedy, a resident, questioned Mr. Moore regarding
utilities on Curve Crest. Mr. Moore did not address the issue, as
the matter wo=uld be left to City Council to determine if improvements
would be included in the tax increment financing.
Rob Hamlin, motion to approve preliminary and final approval.
Nancy Putz seconded. Unanimously approved.
CASE 6378
Request for PUD Amendment
Request for PUD Amendment, Townhouse PUD to Single -Family PUD,
ASAH 12 and Interlachen Way.
Nancy PUtz, as an adjacent property owner, excused herself
from the commission for the matter at hand.
Dale Beckman, BRW, Inc., 700 Third St. So., explained to
members the preliminary plat and revised plans, asking for approval
of the north section, only. The South section was eliminated, and
exhibit A left with commissioners.
Discussion followed regarding concerns with Croixwood
residents, along with future group meetings in the neighborhood to
work out any disagreements.
Mr-. Beckman detailed adjustments in terrain, proposed grades,
water drainage, and sewage. The utilities would be the same as the
existing townhouses. Election was made, an amount deposited, in lieu
of designation of parks.
Richard Day, a resident, stated Interlachen would increase
traffic on Curve Crest and Fair Meadows.
Janet Rider, another resident, commented on parks and the
natural area.
Gerald Fontaine, motion to approve the PUD for the North half
of Exhibit A, Helen Miller second. Don Valsvik clarified
single-family meeting RA to be included in the motion. Unanimously
approved.
Motion to adjourn by Rob Hamlin, second by Gerald Fontaine,
10:30 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Mawhorter
Planning Commission Secretary