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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-03-31 CPC MINMAYOR:+ CITY COORDINATOR' Harry D. Peterson r 1�)gter 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 March 26, 1986 NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SPECIAL MEETING THE STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION WILL MEET ON MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1986 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes - March 17, 1986. 2. Case No. 629 - James J. and Katherine Anderson - Request for a Special Use Permit to conduct a limited manufacturing operation in a General Commercial District - 123 North Second Street. 3. Case No. 631 - Randol Crooks - Request for a front yard setback variance to construct a new house at 1801 North Second Street. 4. Case No. 632 - Reverend Randy Hollis - Request for a Special Use Permit to convert an existing building (Labor Temple) to a church at 901 South Third Street. 5. Any other business the Planning Commission may wish to consider. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: March 31, 1986 TIME: 7:00 P. M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dean Miller. MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Miller Gerald Fontaine Nancy Putz Helen Miller Dan Valsvik Jean Jacobson MEMBERS ABSENT: Rob Hamlin, Judith Milston, Jay Kimble APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of March 17, 1986 are corrected as follows: Misprint of Ron to Don Valsvik, and Case 626, whereby commission motion to deny request for special setback variance by Rob Hamlin, seconded by Nancy Putz was clarified. Members opposed to motion to deny were Gerald Fontaine, Dean Miller, Don Valsvik and Helen Miller. In favor, Rob Hamlin and Nancy Putz. Motion to approve March 17, 1986 minutes, with corrections, by Don Valsvik, seconded by Nancy Miller. Unanimously approved. CASE 629 Request for Special Use Permit. James J. and Katherine A. Anderson, WR Medical Electonics, Co., request for special use permit to conduct a limited manufacturing operation in a general commercial district, 123 North Second Street. The nature of the operations and literature were presented to the commission members. The company plans to utilize the first floor for light manufacturing and assembly, while the remainder of the existing space would be sublet to other light manufacturing companies. The existing 10 full-time, 5 part-time, employees is expected to increase to approximately 40 full-time, 10 part-time, dependent upon economic growth. This led to a discussion on the parking of the employees in the downtown area. Don Valsvik expressed concern over adequate space to accomodate the increased number of cars, not only for the owners, but also,, -the various other manufacturers expected to occupy the building. Other issues incompassing noise, odor, and compatibility to the existing downtown development were discussed. Mr. Anderson described the manufacturing operations as a clean, quiet, non-polluting business which complied strictly with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Don Valsvik questioned the condition of the building and loss of control of the perspective companies that would occupy the remainder of the building. Mr. Valsvik questioned the possibility of waste and sewage, along with the number of occupants in the building. Mr. Anderson informed the commission that there would be very little waste and that building was structurally sound, but that the exterior and dock would be cleaned -up and repaired consistent with the historic form. Any other necessary repairs would be done to the interior, including a new heating system. Mr. Anderson stated that the operations would be during regular business hours, rather than weekends, which is the prime parking hours. Dean Miller asked for public discussion. Don Raleigh, attorney representing the Lowell Inn, asked the commission to delay the special use permit until council had considered the Lowell Inn Expansion the fallowing night. Mr. Raleigh stated that part of the expansion includes Block 18, and expressed concern over the use of the building for manufacturing. Gerald Fontaine stated an opposing viewpoint, when he explained that at the present time the building was vacant and this proposal appeared to be a good use, while the Lowell Inn proposal could be a number of years in the future. Nancy Putz questioned whether there was an option on the property by the Lowell Inn. Motion to approve by Gerald Fontaine, seconded by Nancy Putz. Discussion among members continued with views on both sides presented. Motion approved. Don Valsvik opposed. Case 631 Request for front yard setback variance. Mr. Randol Crooks, request for a front yard setback variance to construct a new house at 1801 North Second Street. Allen Zepper explained to commission members the ordinance on the existing property. Discussion followed by members and Mr. Crooks. Motion to approve by Gerald Fontaine for the 7 ft. variance, seconded by Dan Valsvik. Unanimously approved. Case 632 Request for Special Use Permit. Reverand Randy Hollis request for special use permit to convert an existing building (Labor Temple) to a church at 901 South Third Street. Rev. Hollis stated that the United Pentecostal Church International, which had moved here about two years ago, had been occupying the building on a rental basis for that time and plans to eventually build another building in the future. He stated that there were no plans to rent the building out during the times when the congregation was not utilizing the building, which was only at 10:30 A. M. and 7 P.M. on Sundays. Further, Rev. Hollis stated that the small congregation, 20-25 members, has had no complaints from area neighbors, other than possibly that the singing was too loud. Motion to approve by Jean Jacobson, Nancy Miller second. Unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M.