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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-12-10 CPC MINPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES December 10, 2014 The meeting was not audio-recorded. Minutes are from staff notes. REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Chairman Kocon called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairman Kocon, Commissioners Collins, Fletcher, Hade, Hansen, Kelly, Lauer, Council Representative Weidner Absent: Commissioners Middleton and Siess Staff: City Planner Wittman APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Collins, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, to approve the November 12, 2014 meeting minutes. All in favor, 7-0. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. SUP/2014-31. Continuation of a request for a Special Use Permit to create an event venue at 120-124 South Main Street, Judd Sather, applicant. City Planner Wittman explained that at the last meeting, the Commission tabled an application from Judd Sather for the creation of JX Events Venue, a two-story events center to be located at 120-124 Main Street South. The Commission continued the public hearing pending a valet and parking plan depicting the alternate parking provisions. The Downtown Parking Commission has determined the parking plan is acceptable, however, traffic safety must be addressed by the City Engineer and Traffic Safety Board. Consequently, a traffic study must be done. Judd Sather, applicant, stated he has discussed the valet and parking plans with a traffic engineer and valet services, and is working on a traffic safety study. Commissioner Hade noted he supports the proposal because the large space needs a large tenant. Motion by Commissioner Hade, seconded by Commissioner Lauer, to approve the Special Use Permit for Case No. SUP/2014-31 with the following conditions. 1. No greater than 3,500 square feet of the first floor would be utilized as rentable areas for events or event functions for a total occupancy of no greater than 367 persons. Of the total rentable area, no less Planning Commission December 10, 2014 Page 2 of 4 than 1,750 square feet must be permanently fixed table seating. A total of 1,750 square feet may be dedicated to flexible seating. 2. No greater than 2,500 square feet of the second floor may be utilized as rentable area for events or event functions for a maximum occupancy of 263 persons. Of the total rentable area, no less than 1,250 square feet must be permanently fixed table seating. A total of 1,250 square feet may be dedicated to flexible seating. 3. Prior to the operating of an event center, the applicant shall secure all required approvals from the Stillwater Building Department, Stillwater Fire Department and Washington County Health Department. 4. The applicant shall implement the soundproofing plan, as submitted with the Planning Commission’s November 11, 2014 meeting packet. 5. The event venue shall adhere to the event security plan, as submitted with the Planning Commission’s November 11, 2014 meting packet. 6. All existing and future trash receptacles shall be stored inside the building at all times with the exception of the day of trash collection. 7. Prior to the commencement of any exterior work, including the installation of lighting and signage, a Design Review permit shall be submitted and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. Any conditions attached to the Design Permit issued by the Heritage Preservation Commission for this addition are incorporated by reference into this Special Use Permit. 8. In conjunction and coordination with the City Engineer, the applicant shall hire a traffic safety engineer to assess the traffic safety impacts, analyze mitigation opportunities to those impacts and implement all required mitigation efforts to offset the traffic impacts. In the event a traffic safety study is not conducted, or mitigation efforts cannot be made to reduce or eliminate traffic safety concerns addressed, the Special Use Permit shall be null and void. 9. The applicant must enter into a parking and valet services agreement with the City Council. The Special Use Permit shall not become effective until the agreement is executed. 10. The parking mitigation for Phase II will be considered separately by the Parking Commission prior to issuance of the building permit for that phase. All in favor, 7-0. Case No. SUP/2014-35. Request for a Special Use Permit for two residences with a Variance to the height regulations at 275 Third Street South. Grady Erickson, applicant City Planner Wittman summarized the request. The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit for the top story conversion to two residences and a height variance for the structure. The proposal includes removing a triangular-shaped roof feature and replacing it with an approximately 760 square foot rooftop access. The new rooftop access would also serve as a skylight to one of the new third-story apartments. The existing height of the gable is 41 feet. The new rooftop addition will not exceed the existing height. Michael Hoefler and Chad Johnson, HAF Architects, explained the proposal. Spike Carlsen, 220 Fourth Street South, commented about the bluff distance notification. Michele and Joe Zubert, 301 Third Street South, expressed concern about HVAC equipment on the roof and what kind of noise would be generated. Mr. Hoefler responded that the noise will be consolidated and buffered. Planning Commission December 10, 2014 Page 3 of 4 Motion by Commissioner Lauer, seconded by Commissioner Hansen, to approve the Special Use Permit and Height Variance for Case No. SUP/2014-35 with the following conditions. 1. A total of two residences are permitted to be located on the top story of the structure. 2. The parking lot shall be striped to delineate parking spaces for the structure. 3. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the construction of the residence. 4. All changes to the approved plans will need to be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. Any major changes will need to go to the Planning Commission for review and approval. All in favor, 7-0. Case No. SUP/2014-36. Request for a Special Use Permit for a residence and Montessori school to operate under the auspices of an in-home daycare at 150 Third Street South. Marcela Kelton, owner. City Planner Wittman reviewed the request. The applicant would like to operate a Montessori school under the auspices of an in-home daycare. Schools are not permitted in the Central Business District. In-home daycares, however, are permitted by the State of Minnesota in any zoning district where single family residences are permitted. The owner-occupied space has been an unpermitted residence since the second story was constructed in 1983, though no use permit was ever issued for the residence. A daycare would not be permitted, as the residence is non-conforming. The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit for a single family residence to be located in the structure. Staff recommends approval with conditions. There was no public comment. Motion by Commissioner Lauer, seconded by Commissioner Collins, to approve the Special Use Permit for Case No. SUP/2014-36 with the following conditions. 1. The two outdoor parking spaces, designated for the exclusive use of this unit, shall be striped and signed. 2. All exterior changes to the unit, including the installation of signs, shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission. 3. Plans and the use will need to be approved by the fire and building officials before the operation of an in-home daycare in this residence. 4. All changes to the approved plans will need to be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. Any major changes will need to go to the Planning Commission for review and approval. All in favor, 7-0. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Hansen, seconded by Commissioner Hade, to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. All in favor, 7-0. Respectfully Submitted, Planning Commission December 10, 2014 Page 4 of 4 Julie Kink Recording Secretary