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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-07-23 CPC MINSTILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Farrell Josephine Vania Allen Zepper Colleen Mlecoch Dean Miller Douglas Seitz Dean Marlette Rob Hamlin DATE: July 23, 1984 TIME: 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by chairman, Josephine Vania. I Motion by Dean Marlette, seconded by Colleen Mlecoch to approve the minutes from the meeting of June 25, 19814. Carried unanimously. CASE NO. 547 R.E. Partners, 317 S. Main, for variance from Flood Plain Ordinance for basement and variance to place handicapped access in right of way on Water Street. Terry O'Brien representing R.E. Partners, explained his requests. The building is currently FP 1 which means no water can enter the building. His request for FP 4 would allow them to back flood with clean water. The DNR has been contacted and given their approval. Motion by Rob Hamlin, seconded by Thomas Farrell, to approve request for variance from Flood Plain Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. O'Brien showed plans for the handicapped access. There was some discussion by the Commission -as to future development of Water Street. This proposal would create another obstacle. Mr. O'Brien had pictures of other permanent structures in the right of way on Water Street. Motion by Dean Miller, seconded by Thomas Farrell, to approve request for handicapped access in Water St. right of way as proposed. 5 yes, 1 opposed (Douglas Seitz). Motion carried. CASE NO. 548 Brownson Properties, 312 S. Third St. for 700 sq. ft. variance to lot size. There are presently 4 units and he would like to put 5. This would require 14,000 sq. ft. (2800 sq. ft. required per unit). Thomas Farrell brought up the problem of parking. 19 cars fit but people from the other properties are using the space. Adding the 5th unit will not increase the size of the building as to hamper parking space (adding 2 feet on back). The question was brought up about easements on the other property deeds. Motion by Colleen Mlecoch, seconded by Douglas Seitz, to approve 700 sq. foot variance for 5th apartment (maximum 230 ft. ground variance). Thomas Farrell expressed his concern regarding parking being shared by 3 properties. Rob Hamlin also was concerned. Motion carried. 4 yes, 3 no (Farrell, Marlette, Hamlin) CASE NO. 549 Mitchell Hurlburt, 1807 W. Olive St. for 3' sideyard variance f6r new home construction. Mr. Hurlburt explained his proposed plan. The Commission questioned whether or not the property was measured before the plans were made. Consolidated Lumber drew them up and did not ask Mr.-Hurlburt. Thomas Farrell stated that not so long ago the property was subdivided for buildable lots. Motion by Dean Marlette, seconded by Dean Miller, to approve request for 3'. variance: Rob Hamlin felt Consolidated needs -to be informed to ask people for measurements before plans are drawn up. Motion not carried. 2 yes (Marlette, Miller), 5 no CASE NO. 550 Jean Remington, variance to place 18" sign at "Travel With Jean" at 212 Main. Ms. Remington explained her intentions. The sign will not be illuminated and made of wood. Her plan requires a 6" variance. The name is now posted up high flat on the wall. Their main entrance is on Water Street. Motion by Douglas Seitz, seconded by Rob Hamlin, to approve request for variance for an 18" sign. Not carried. 3 yes (Seitz, Miller, Hamlin), 4 no. CASE NO. 551 Food N Fuel, Inc.. for amendment to conditional use to place storage shed at 1101 N. Owens St. Jim Stone stated that the shed would be used to store empty pop bottles and maintenance tools (lawn mower, shovels, etc.). Several Commission members questioned the placement of the shed and dumps`ter. It is not the Commission's job to design a plan. Douglas Seitz mentioned that per- haps the business is becoming too large for the location. Motion by Rob Hamlin, seconded by Dean.Marlette, to deny request for amendment to conditional use to place a storage shed. Thomas Farrell stated the plan is not appropriate but perhaps a different plan would be. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO. 552 Washington Co. PUD to allow planning for potential of an additional 3 stories to proposed addition to_Co. office building. Lyle Doerr gave some background regarding the original request for the benefit of new Commssion members. He states the County has no firm plans now to build the additional stories but needs to put in present plans. Had plans been put in original building the new wing would not have to be added. Another floor could have been put-on. They are not attempting to predict how much growth, and how fast. They are simply trying to eliminate what happened in the past. Parking was questioned. Mr. Doerr stated what is proposed is approval of concept and parking, etc. would be considered at the time the stories are added. Rob Hamlin questioned what kind of bindings there would be in the future if approved now. He feels the Commission at the time the stories are added should have their own opinion. Mr. Doerr stated the County does not want to simply add the appropriate plans now for 3 floors without saying and then later tell people the building was built for the additional stories. Several neighbors were present and voiced their.objection to the plan. Don Swenberg stated that the citizen's view should be considered and that plans should not be made now because maybe in the future the land to the East can be acquired. Betty Schmitz stated her concern regarding parking. Cathleen Choiniere was also concerned regarding the parking. Motion by Rob Hamlin, seconded by Douglas -Seitz, to'dehy PUD concept approval acknowledging that we eneourage.the County to make the best. investment based on future potential -and leave the decision up to them. Discus=sion followed. Thomas Farrell stated the request would -give the public and the city more input public hearings; etc.) :Allen Zepper stated he feels that.by spending the additional money now saves some- day having to build an entire new building. Rob Hamlin stated he would like to give the maximum amount of -control for the future Commission. Rob Hamlin withdrew his motion and Douglas Seitz withdrew his second to the motion. Motion by Rob Hamlin, seconded by Thomas Farrell to approve PUD concept approval with the understanding that it gives greater control to the future Commission. Carried unanimously. CASE. NO. 546A Norton Tucker for subdivision at 1301 W. Orleans St. Mr. Tucker did not show for this meeting. Motion by.Thomas Farrell, seconded by Dean Marlette, to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. Resp c fully Sub z C.erG-. Gw Monty, S cretar