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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-25 CPC MIN9 PLACE: T IME: DATE: MEMBERS PRESENT: STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Council Chambers 7100 P.M. April 2.5, 1977 Jeffrey Zoller Dale Kress Russell Meister Jack Shelton Jerry Smith Mary Lou True DOMINIUM CORPORATION VARIANCES Chairman Jeffrey Zoller called the meeting to order. He stated that the Dominium Corporation Public Hearing before the Council is scheduled for Tuesday evening, April 26 (Case No. 274). Due to the fact that the Council has passed the new high density multiple dwelling ordinance amendments, Dominium will now be re- quired to adhere to the new amendments. Chairman Jeffrey Zoller pointed out that in addition to the variances requested by Dominium, the Commission should vote as to whether this particular site should be declared a redevelopment area (Section 13a01 of Ordinance No. Y+7). Mr.'Avchen and Mr. Safar, representing Dominium Corporation, showed the Commissioners a model of the proposed housing for the elderly to be located on North Second and Mulberry Streets. They also showed architectural drawings of the building elevation, and.the floor plan of the units. It was pointed out that the building will be lower than the church which is located on Third Street to the rear of the proposed building. There will be 86 one -bedroom units and 10 two - bedroom units. Five percent of the units will be constructed to accommodate the handicapped, providing for residents in wheelchairs. The one -bedroom units will be approximately 563 square feet, and the two -bedroom units will be approximately 780 square feet. Mr. Safar distributed copies of letters from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of.St. -Paul, Minneapolis, and Duluth, relative to the parking ratios for public housing in each of those areas. The Duluth and Minneapolis Authorities. stated that a parking ratio of one space for every four units proved successful, while the St. Paul Authority requires one space for every three units, and none for downtown housing. Mr. Jim Hunt asked what type of exterior was planned. Mr. Avchen replied that the front elevation will be stucco of an earthen color, and the other three elevations will be brick. Mr. Hunt asked if there would be any mechanical equipment on the roof of the building. Mr. Avchen replied that there would be some equipment adjacent to the penthouse area, but they would attempt to screen this from view. Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes Page Two April 25, 1977 Mr. Hunt felt that a cornice at the roofline of the building might relate more to the town. He also felt that the east and curved walls would look better in red brick, in keeping with the rest of the downtown buildings. Mr. Avchen stated that they could consider going to brick. Going back to the subject of the mechanical equipment on the roof, Mr. Avchen noted that there would be a condenser on the roof. He pointed out that the'only area in the building which will be air conditioned will be the recreational area, so the air conditioning unit will be a small one. After further discussion, Russell Meister moved that the Stillwater Planning Commission recommend that the following property on North Second and Mulberry Streets be designated a Redevelopment Area of the City as set forth in Section 13a01 of Ordinance No. 547= All of Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4; Lot 5 with.the exception of the South 25' of the West 50'. The North 25' of Lot 6, all in Block 19, the Original Town. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Chairman Jeffrey Zoller then listed the variances requested by Dominium Corporation and asked for discussion on any of the items. Mary Lou True asked where the exits were located. Mr. Avchen stated that an exit was located on the third floor. There was some discussion as to whether this was adequate, but it was pointed out that this would have to be taken up with the Building Inspector. There was some discussion as to the outdoor recreational space. Mr. Avchen stated that the terrace area was designed for this space. He pointed out that the elderly enjoy sitting by the front entrance where they can see the activity. Russell Meister suggested that an area be set aside for benches and picnic tables for use by family groups. Mr. Safar stated that this could possibly be done, and they could also provide facilities such as shuffleboard for recreational use. Russell Meister questioned as to why only ten car outlets for heaters would be provided. He felt more should be provided. Mr. Safar stated that many of the elderly would not use their cars in the cold weather. He pointed out that HUD requires an extra charge for such service, and this also discourages the use of the outlets. Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes Page Three April 25, 1�77 Russell Meister moved that the Stillwater Planning Commission recommend that the following variances be granted to Dominium Corporation for the construction of housing for the elderly at North Second and Mulberry Streets: .Floor area ratio will be 2 to 1. (Maximum allowed is 1 to 2) Maximum building height on the south elevation will be 75'. (Maximum allowed on any -elevation shall not exceed 40') The area per dwelling unit will be 425 square feet. (Minimum lot area per dwelling unit allowed is 500 square feet) The area designated for recreation is 1,050 square feet. (10% of gross project area--8, 500 square feet --required) Sideyard setback is zero. (Setback of 20' required) Corner setback is zero. (Side yard setbacks are required to conform to existing setbacks on the block or if no setback exists it shall be 10') There is a partial backyard setback of 0. (20, required) There will be 23 parking spaces provided, none of which will be enclosed. Ten car heater outlets will be provided. (1.5 parking spaces per unit required,. with .75 of the 1.5 to be enclosed) The motion was seconded and passed with one abstention by Mary Lou True. Chairman Jeffrey Zoller asked Mr. Safar how they advertised for renters, and wondered if Stillwater residents would have first priority. Mr. Safar stated that the rules do not permit that type of arrangement, but he had talked with the Community Volunteer Service personnel, who are in the process of compiling a list of people -in the Stillwater area who might be interested in the proposed building. It will be on a first -come -first -serve basis. When asked what the rental would be for the apartments, Mr. Safar replied that the tenant pays 25% of his or her income. The average rent would probably be $ 60, but the average in this building could be higher--$80 to $100. The total rent would be approximately $280. He noted that they hope to start construction this year. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8105 P.M. HGA MEMO TO: Stillwater Housing - Commission Number 486.22 MEMO BY: Daniel Avchen DATED: 25 April 1977 SUBJECT: Variances needed from new Stillwater Zoning Ordinance for Multi -Family Housing Section 13aO3.3 States that the "Maximum floor area ratio shall be I to 211. The floor area ratio for this'project is 2 to I. Section 13a03.4 "Maximum building height on any elevation shall not exceed 401." The maximum building height on the south elevation is 751. Section 13aO4.3 "For senior citizen housing the minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be 500 square feet". The area per dwelling unit is 425 square feet. Section 13aO5.1 "Ten (10) per cent of the gross project area shall be specifically design, developed and maintained for recreational purposes" _ 8,500 square feet. The area designated for recreation is 1,050 square feet. Section 13606.2 Side yard setback requirements. "A setback of at least twenty (20) feet shall be maintained." Side yard setback is zero (0). "Side yard setbacks on corner lot shall conform to existing setbacks on the block or if no setback exists it shall be ten (10) feet." Corner setback is zero (0). Section 13a06.3 Backyard. "A setback of at least twenty (20) feet shall be maintained." There is a partial backyard setback of zero (0). Section 13aO7 Parking. "Parking shall be provided on a site owned by the developer and shall be provided in the ratio of 1.5 parking spaces per unit, at least .75 of the 1.5 to be enclosed." There are 23 spaces or .24 per unit. None of the spaces is enclosed. Car heater outlets are provided for ten cars. la cc: Jack Safar Fits Five East Fifth Street, Saint Paul, Whnneso'ta 55101• telephone (612) 292 5218 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF .THE CITY OF SAINT PAL L, MINNESOTA April 20, 1177 1.1r. Jeff Zoller 703 j•Iest Oak Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55032 Dear Mr. Zoller: -In response to your recent telephone inquiry, the follo-:ing information is provided regarding parking ratios for low rent Public Housing i.n Saint Paul. DOUi`TO;IN There is no off-street parking requirement for downtocan housing - and none was provided for the two elderly projects built. RESIDENTIAL AREAS A parking ratio of one (1) space for every three (3) units is required. Our observation indicates that this is more than adequate for the tenants. SiRierely, Doudlasstrr Pri•nci,:Mesi finer ID:Ir : sb CC: Jack. Sa fzr Willie Mae Wilson, Donald P. Del Fiacco, Mary Ann Sudeith, Rosalie L. Butler, Kenneth J. Lynch, David H. Hozza, Ron'Maddox • a` Y y� • MINNEAPOLIS HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY O217 SOUTH THIRD STREET MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA 55401 RICHARD A. BRUSTAD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PHONE 612.348-2i11 April 22, 1977 Mr. Jack Safar The Dominium Group, Inc. 2675 University Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55114 Dear Jack: We currently operate about 6,500 units -of housing for the elderly in T1inneapolis in about 40 high rise structures. Our most recent survey indicates that 10% of our tenants have cars. The highest usage we ever experienced in our surveys (expressed as a percent of cars to units, including visitors and employees) was. 28%, which occurred on a Sunday: We feel that the provision of one space per four dwelling units for low-income senior citizens is completely adequate. If you need any more information, please let we know. Since ly, tip! lliam J. bler irector/Housing Development and Finance WJG:nt C'�)^'!^•ASSIWIIII ;. f I Wi IARD I I. A If f I i 0N.CHAIRMAN WA I TLIi 1. b00I;:Ar FMILY L. PFAKE 00WA.I)P.I AN.[ 0 U A KRNAI MARY GRACE f t AWO RY ANTHONY.I. SCALLON w '!1i..v s MOUSING AND IIEDEVELOPMI-' T AU1'110111'fY • OF DULUTH, MINNESOTA April 22, 1977 ,31 �. Mr. Jack Safar 2675 University Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55114 Dear * Jack*: The Housing and Redevelopment Authority currently operates approximately. 500 units of hi -rise type elderly housing in the City of Duluth. Our project No. MINN. 3-4 has 109 units and has 26 parking spaces; and our project No. MINN. 3-5 has 102 units and has 21 parking spaces for elderly residents. Based on past experience, we have found that the parking ratio of one parking space for every four units has proved to be very successful in developing elderly housing in the City of Duluth. If we can be of further assistance to you in this matter, please contact our office. Sincerely, 0. Richard Humes, Jr. ,o► Executive Director ORH:DJR:kmc