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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-23 CPC MINMAYOR HARRY D. PETERSON COUNCI LMEMBERS: BARBARA AVISE ANN MARIE BODLOVICK JAY KIMBLE BRAD MAC DONALD AGENDA CITE` OF STILLWATER On the Beautiful St. Croix 216 North Fourth Street STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 NOTICE OF A MEETING STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1984 7:00 P.M. Phone: 612/439-6121 FINANCE DIRECTOR -COORDINATOR NILE L. KRIESEL CITY CLERK DOROTHY R.SCHNELL CITY ATTORNEY DAVID T. MAGNUSON L. Case No. 516 - Joe Gould, 5749 Lake Elmo Ave. N. To construct a four-Dlex in a two- family zone. (Referred back to the Commission by the Council) 2. Case NO. 467A Preliminary plat of St. Croix Place. Submitted by Derrick Land Company 3. Case NO. 517 Warm World - Conditional Use for day care for 20 children at Ascension site (ages 6 weeks through 30 months) 4. Case NO. 518 Eugene Bartkey - 204 N. William Request for 3' sideyard variance and permission to rebuild on boulevard. 5. Case NO. 519 Westphal Heights - Preliminary plat and street vacation - submitted by Ery Westphal. 6. Case No. 520 Dale Sicard - 218 N. Main Street Special Use to demolish existing building and reconstruct in downtown area. (formerly Wright's service station) 7. Case No. 521 Thomas McQuiston 216 S. Owens Street Special Use to service autos in garage (oil changes, tune-ups, brake and exhaust work - light maintenance) STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION STATED MEETING JANUARY 23, 1984 Present: Thomas Farrell Barbara Avise Dean Marlette Douglas Seitz Dean Miller Colleen Mlecoch Josephine Vania Ronald Newman Allen Zepper Absent: Russell Meister The Chairman, Thomas Farrell, called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Motion by Dean Marlette, seconded by Barbara Avise, to approve the minutes of the December 21, 1983 meeting as printed. All in favor. Election of Officers Dean Marlette moved to nominate Thomas Farrell as Chairperson, seconded by Josie Vania. Nominations closed by Barb Avise and Mr. Farrell was elected unanimously. Deane Marlette moved to nominate Ronald Newman as Vice -Chairperson, seconded by Josie Vania. Nominations closed. Mr. Newman was elected unanimously. CASE NO. 516 - Joe Gould - 5149 Lake Elmo Ave. N. to construct one four-plex at Fourth & Wilkins. This case is being reconsidered by the Planning Commission due to the new testimony heard at the City Council meeting but not presented at the Planning Commission hearing. Original vote by the Planning Commission was approval of the Special Use. Mr. Farrell summarized some additional concerns; (1) historically, a four-plex had been rejected in earlier requests, (2) keeping the back half (west two lots) as open space by use of covenant; (3) traffic problems from backing out of driveway into unusual off -set intersection, (4) is the fill adeugate? Mr. Gould said that the driveways could exit on Wilkins or be split between 4th Street and Wilkins. Robert Lockyear of 1022 N. 3rd Street, presented a petition of 105 signatures opposed to the four-plex. The petition lists four points endorsed by the signatures. They are not opposed to the construction of two duplexes. Richard Mundinger of 120 W. Wilkins, read his letter aloud emphasizing fairness to other builders who have complied with the ordinance. He contrasted the appearances of his large grass lawn with the facade of garage doors of the proposed four-plex. He foresees on -street parking because of limited usable, space on the proposed plan. He suggests building a single-family quality home using all four lots. Pat Lockyear cf 1022 N. 3rd Street said she gathered petition names and that all signees object to the large size of the four-plex and prefer two duplexes. Allen Zepper said there would be enough space for four cars per unit. He read Short-Elliott-Hendrickson's report regarding sewers, location of manholes; proximity of fill to manholes, drainage, neighbor's sanitary sewer possibly buried by fill, compaction tests, traffic and driveway placement. Barbara Avise stated her concern over what impact the new structure will have on the value of the existing homes. Mr. Gould said he considered duplexes but felt the four-plex with walk -outs could best use the land contour. Both Mrs. Avise and Dean Marlette discussed the visual impact, suggesting that the four-plex could be split with two units facing on each street. Mr. Farrell noted that several of Stillwater's properties are unusual and require creative planning. While Mr. Lockyear felt it was improper to use unbuildable lots as a density bonus on the usable lots, Mr. Farrell pointed out that in Stillwater, density of developments such as Interlachen are based on total area including unbuildable areas. Mr. Farrell questioned what distance the driveway must be from the street corner. Bruce Folz said that with Stillwater's small lots, the driveway must be at the far side from the corner, 5' from the lot line. Douglas Seitz moved to deny the special use permit on the basis of driveway and traffic problems. Other issues such as fill and aesthetics are not part of the denial.Mr. Gould may resubmit a revised plan under the same case number. Motion seconded by Dean Miller and carried unanimously. Note: Four exhibits include; (1) petition presented by Robert Lockyear (2) letter of Richard Mundinger, (3) Short -Elliott report, (4) Mr. Gould's drawings. CASE NO. 467-A - Preliminary plat of St. Croix Place submitted by Derrick Land Company. Presented by Bruce Folz and Mr. Curt Laughinghouse Bruce Folz stated that because the building dimensions have increased 3-4' from the original plan presented in 1983, approval is requested for a slight change in building placement, and change in some drive- way configurations. The street layout remains the same. In response to questions of the Commission, Bruce Folz said that: 1) Open space has been gained because of the elimination of some blacktop, but he has not calculated it. 2) The density is only 2/3 of what would be allowed. 3) The private street will be 25' with curb:)and gutter. The driveways will be 20' with no bituminous curb. 4) The south berm will remain except for tree removal at the entrance road. Trees will be moved to West border. 5) Although the utility plan is not yet approved by the Water Department, the project will meet all Water Department and Fire Code demands, including a new fire hydrant on the SE corner if required. Tim McCanley of 2340 Driftwood Lane noted existing problems with parking by bus commuters along Croixwood Blvd., where the proposed entrance to the new development will be. Mr. Folz suggested that the City may have to restrict parking near the intersection. David Hanson of 2324 Driftwood Lane asked for a solid barrier of trees on the west side between existing housing and new contruction, making use of the natural hill. Mr. Laughinghouse said there was no problem with putting in a row of trees. Mr. Thomas Green of 2316 Driftwood Lane questioned the ownership of the easement along the west side. It is owned by Derrick Land Co. Dean Miller moved to approve the request on condition that the tree line on the west side be extended to the NW corner, preferably beyond. Seconded by Barbara Avise, motion carried unanimously. Note: Exhibit of City Engineers Report CASE NO. 517 - Warm World - Conditional Use for day care for 20 children at the Ascension site (ages 6 weeks through 30 months). Mary Oswald presenting. The Ascension site is the Ascension Church at 214 North 4th Street. Mary Oswald stated that Warm World would like to be able to shift age groups between its two sites as population numbers change. They currently have infants 6 weeks to 16 months at Ascension. Dean Marlette moved to approve the request, Dean Miller seconded. Motion,.carried unanimously. CASE NO. 518 - Eugene Bartkey - 204 N. William. Request for 3' sideyard variance and permission to rebuild on boulevard. Eugene Bartkey stated that the new garage would be the same distance from the street as the old garage. When the city expanded the street, the side yard diminished leaving the old garage too close to the street. He would like to use the existing slab and save the willow tree. He presented a letter of approval from neighbors. Ron Newman questioned whether the new roof overhang would lessen the distance. Mr. Bartkey said it would be less than the old roof. Dean Miller moved to approve the variance. Dean Marlette seconded. Motion was passed unanimously. CASE N0. 519 - Westphal Heights - Preliminary plat and street vacation. Submitted by Ery Westphal; presented by Bruce Folz. Bruce Folz presented a 3 -phrase development plan for single-family use in a two-family zone. He made the following remarks: 1) The developer is considering covenants for single family. 2) Sewer stubs are on the opposite side of the street. Water taps are not in. 3) Water is to drain from the front of houses into the street; it will follow the bituminous curb to a catch basin and then to ponding areas at the north end of the property and beyond. 4) The second phase is to improve a portion of the street to 32' with curb and gutter and extend the sanitary sewer to County Road #5. Existing owners to the south will probably not want to pay for an improved street. 5) It may be a problem to put utilities (curb and gutter) along a property line (as proposed) because the Water Department prefers utilities along the street. 6) The present buildings are technically sitting in the platted road; many years ago the existing road was installed further south. Ron Newman questioned the size of the sewer easement. Mr. Folz stated that it is adequate. Barbara Avise felt that the street should be vacated before the plat is approved. Mr. Folz said the city is obligated to move ahead without further delay since some months have already been lost due to a clerical error in the City's offices. Also, Mr. Folz said that the City will not act on utilities and costs with only concept approval. Mr. Farrell said that final approval might be given on phase one and concept approval on phase two since to do otherwise would be giving approval on property which is not yet Westphal's. Tom Farrell moved to give preliminary approval on condition that vacation of part of Sycamore Street coincides with the platting as described in the application. Ron Newman seconded. The motion was carried unanimously. CASES No. 520 and 521 - were not heard since those concerned did not appear. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Minutes taken by J. Vania Tom Farrell, Chairperson STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION PRESENT: Thomas Farrell ABSENT: Russell Meister Barbara Avise DATE: January 23, 1984 Dean Marlette Douglas Seitz TIME: 7:00 P.M. j Dean Miller f Colleen Mlecoch Josephine Uania Ronald Newman Allen Zepper The chairman, Thomas Farrell, called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Motion by Dean Marlette, seconded by Barbara Avise, to approve the minutes from December 21, 1983 as printed. Carried unanimously. 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