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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-19 Joint Board MINJoint Planning Board Meeting Minutes February 19, 2014 Present: Dave Johnson, Stillwater Township; Ken Harycki and Tom Weidner, City of Stillwater. Staff present: Stillwater Community Development Director Bill Turnblad. Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. Approval of Agenda Chair Johnson added the annual election of officers to the agenda. Board Member Harycki moved to approve the agenda, which was seconded by Board Member Weidner. The motion passed unanimously. Election of Officers Johnson was nominated to serve as Chairman and Harycki was nominated to serve as Vice- Chairman. On a unanimous vote the two nominated members were elected to office. New Business Case No. 2014-04 A request by Chris Aamodt for conceptual approval of a variance from the 100 foot setback from Manning Avenue. Mr. Turnblad summarized the planning report of January 13, 2014 written by City Planner Abbi Wittman. Mr. Aamodt explained the reasons for the variance request and assured the Board that the berming and treed landscaping in the setback area along Manning would be similar to what exists in Liberty on the Lake. He also mentioned that the trail along Manning would be continued between the landscaping berm and County highway. Moreover, in discussions he had with County highway personnel, he was told that that trail would be built this year by the County as they complete highway improvements. It would be built between Myrtle and McKusick Road, where it would connect to the new Brown’s Creek Trail. Turnblad pointed out that the setback Aamodt is requesting would be 50 feet from the expanded right of way. And, that this is a larger setback than any of the single family development already approved along Manning Avenue. Chair Johnson said that the Town Board is in support of the 50 foot setback for this single family development, but would prefer the Zoning Ordinance to be changed so that no more than 50 feet would be required for single family homes; and that 100 feet would be required for multiple family homes and non-residential buildings. After discussion among the Board members it was concluded that the ordinance amendment should apply to properties north of Myrtle, and that the Liberty and Legends neighborhoods should continue to develop under the existing standards. Board Member Harycki moved to conceptually approve the variance. The motion was seconded by Board Member Weidner and passed unanimously. Joint Board Minutes February 19, 2014 Page 2 Board Member Harycki moved to recommend that the City Council adopt a zoning ordinance amendment that establishes 50 feet as the minimum required setback from Manning Avenue for single family homes north of County Road 12. Additionally, that the minimum setback for multiple family homes and commercial buildings would be 100 feet from Manning Avenue north of County Road 12. The motion was seconded by Board Member Weidner and passed unanimously. Old Business Update on Orderly Annexation Agreement Chair Johnson said that Mayor Harycki had talked with him already about the City Council’s unanimous belief that the Orderly Annexation Agreement should remain as it is. Adjournment Board Member Harycki moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Board Member Weidner. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:5 PM. Respectfully submitted, Bill Turnblad Acting Recording Secretary