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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-09 CPC Packetdwna�� water THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA January 9, 1991 THE STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION WILL MEET ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1991 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 21G NORTH >QURTH STREET. AGENDA Approval of Minutes - December 17, 1990. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Case No. V/91-1 - A variance to the setback requirements for the placement of a forty square foot sign, two feet from the property line (fifteen feet required) at 1825 Curve Crest Boulevard. The property is located in the BP-0, Business Park Office District. Kathy Hansman, Building Manager, Curve Crest Partners, Applicant. 2. Case No. SUP/91-2 - A Special Use Permit to conduct a coffee and tea room on the second floor of an existing building at 120 North Main Street in the CBD, Central Business District. Katherine B. Francis, Applicant. 3. Use determination for a karate studio at 1754-1798 Washington Avenue in the BP -I, Business Park -Industrial District. Curve Crest Properties, Applicant. OTHER BUSINESS Consideration of review criteria for use of City right-of-way for driveway access to existing vacant lot. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: December 17, 1990 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Angela Anderson, Glenna Bealka, Judy Curtis, Jay Kimble, Warren Pakulski, and Don Valsvik Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Members Absent: Duane Elliott and Rob Hamlin Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. APPRQyAL OF MINUTES Motion by Glenna Bealka to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 12, 1990 as submitted. Seconded by Warren Pakulski. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS Gorse NQ.- V/90---73 - A variance to the frontyard setback requirements for the addition of a second story on an existing garage at 115 North Harriet Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. James Lund, the applicant, was not present. Motion by Judy Curtis to deny the request. Seconded by Angela Anderson. Motion to deny carried 7-0. Case No. PUP-/90-80 - PUD Amendment and Final Plan Approval for the construction of a law enforcement center and parking ramp at 14900 North 61st Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Washington County, Applicant. This case and the following case were presented together. Case No. SV/90-2 - A street vacation of a portion of Panama Avenue between North 62nd Street and North 61st Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Washington County, Applicant. There are 12 recommended conditions of approval for the PUD. Condition No. 2 should be corrected to read November 1993, rather than 1991. Conditions 10 and 11 can be eliminated because the topography will screen the cars from the residential area. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve Case Nos. PUD/90-80 and SV/90-2. Seconded by Warren Pakulski. Motion carried 7-0. - - A Special Use Permit and Variance to the three block distance between Bed and Breakfasts for a five room Stillwater Planning Commission December 17, 1990 Bed and Breakfast along with small group gatherings at 903 North Fourth Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Jeffrey and Elizabeth Griffith, property owners, presented the application. They explained that the house is on a 1 and 3/4 acre lot, with a 100 foot setback. There is space for six cars to park behind the house with an additional four spaces on the north side of the house. According to the Fire Department, a maximum of 65 people could be allowed on the first floor of the home. The Commission discussed further limiting this number because of the limit placed on the other Bed and Breakfast in the area. It was pointed out that there were objections from the neighbors in that case because of on -street parking, but it was agreed to limit the number of guests to 40 for special events because it would allow for some consistency, and could possibly be increased in the future. Bob Lockyear, 1016 No. 3rd Street, stated that he is in support of the application and feels it is a good use of an older home. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve Case No. V/SUP/90-81 with conditions as listed and restricting special events in size to 40 people. Judy Curtis seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Qse No. PUP/20-Q2 - PUD Amendment for modification of a previously approved eighty four unit townhouse condominium units into a sixty two unit, five building development on Cottage Drive between Orleans Street and County Road 5. Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Applicants. This case and the next case were heard together. Vie_ NQ_,_ SUB/90_-85 - Preliminary Plat Approval for a sixty-two unit townhouse condominium subdivision located on Cottage Drive between Orleans Street and County Road 5. Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Applicants. Terry Galles from Washington County HRA presented both applications. She stated that the request is for sixty units rather than 62. The previously approved plan was for 84 townhouse units, and the present plan is for 60 condominium units. The units will be marketed to those who are 52 years and older, but It cannot be limited strictly to senior citizens. The previously approved apartment complex will be restricted to Senior Citizens. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve Case N0. PUD/90-82 with 17 conditions as listed. Seconded by Jay Kimble. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Warren Pakulski to approve Case No. SUB/90-85. Seconded by Judy Curtis. Motion carried 7-0. Stillwater Planning Commission December 17, 1990 Case -83 - A major subdivision of an 88.5 acre site (the Benson Farm) into two hundred and twelve lots ranging in size from 8.125 square feet to 30,100 squre feet, three outlots, and 8.75 acres private lot on a City Lake, and a 5.4 acre City park. Ground Development, Inc., Applicants. The applicant stated that this will be a four to five year project. The homes will be in the moderate price range. Brian Benson, representing his mother, asked for clarification of the three Phases. Dennis McKean from the Water Department, discussed a proposed site for a well and well house on the west edge of the proposed park. The site would require 1/2 acre with a 50 foot setback from the sewer. The Commission discussed whether sidewalks should be required. Glen Van Wormer, the City's consulting traffic engineer, suggested that sidewalks be installed where needed, but not on all streets. There are 17 recommended conditions of approval. Cond. No. 7 was amended to provide sidewalks as required by the Subdivision Ordinance and the traffic engineer's recommendation. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve PUDI 90-84 and SUB/90-83 as conditioned. Seconded by Jay Kimble. Motion carried 7-0. OTHER_BUSiNESS CPA/90-1 - A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to include the Entry Corridor Study and Plan as part of the Stillwater Downtown Plan. City of Stillwater, Applicant. Mr. Russell explained that the Downtown Entryway Plan includes new signage, lighting, a landscape maintenance plan, and policy document for future projects. The Entryway Plan is more detailed than the Downtown Plan. The Commission approved 7-0 by Resolution, the Downtown Entrance Corridor Study and Plan. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary MONTH JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH crurnin r PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS - 1991 DATE OF MEETING January 14, 1991 February 4, 1991 March 11, 1991 April April 8, 1991 MAY May 13, 1991 JUNE June 10, 1991 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER July 8, 1991 August 12, 1991 September 9, 1991 October 14, 1991 November 18, 1991 December 9, 1991 CUT , OFF_ DATE January 4, 1991 January 25 ,1991 March 1, 1991 March 29, 1991 May 3, 1991 May 31, 1991 June 28, 1991 August 2, 1991 August 30, 1991 October 4, 1991 November 8, 1991 November 29, 1991 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. V/91-1 Planning Commission Meeting: January 14, 1991 Project Location: 1825 Curve Crest Blvd. Comprehensive Plan District: Business Park -Office Zoning District: BP-0 Applicant's Name: Kathy Hansman, Building Manager, Curve Crest Properties. Type of Application: Variance PROJECT DESCRIPTION A Variance to the setback requirements for the placement of a forty square foot sign, two feet from the property line. DISCUSSION: The request is to place a forty square foot sign, two feet from the property line and approximately twelve feet from Curve Crest Blvd. The building at 1825 Curve Crest Blvd. presently does not have signage for its tenants. This sign will be the only sign for the building. The sign will be approximately four feet in height and ten feet in length. It will list the address of the building and list the six 'tenant spaces. The sign will be internally illuminated. This sign location was chosen due to the location of the parking lot in relation to Curve Crest Blvd. and the entrances to the site. A concept drawing of the sign will be presented at the meeting. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The area around the sign shall be landscaped. 2. The placement of the sign at this location will not interfere with traffic safety. RECOMMENDATION: Approva . FINDINGS: Tile grarit-ing of this variance is necessary for the reasonable use of the sign and this is the minimum variance to accomplish such a purpose. ATTACHMENT: Site plan. oor ` Z✓�.`�I' S o r I ' T i ®r'' -- s 6s Is Li W NEW BUILDING a rn 2:4 V Flo'-oIo'-O - 7- � .T �p•RJ. 03 O r 2'13.33� sot°os' 4Z"---�- 0 -------- r— -- r NORTH SITE PLAN I L s �A PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUP/91-2 Planning Commission Meeting: January 14, 1991 Project Location: 120 North Main Street Comprehensive Plan District: Central Business District Zoning District: CBD Applicant's Name: Katherine B. Francis Type of Application: Special Use Permit PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A !�p­ecial Use Permit to conduct a coffee and tea room on the second floor of an existing building at 120 North Main Street. DISCUSSION: The request is to conduct a coffee and tea room on the second floor of an existing building. This area had been previously used as a residence and office space. The proposed use as stated will serve coffee, tea and various deserts. The total capacity of the use is forty patrons. Two offices will be placed in the rear of the building. This space, located in the Excelsior Building, has many original architectural elements on the interior, such as the stairs and woodwork. The parking demand for the coffee and tea room along with the office use is approximately ten parking spaces. A retail use will be conducted on the first floor which is a permitted use in the Central Business District. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. A sign plan shall be submitted for the whole building for Design Review. 2. The use shall meet all State and Local Building Code requirements. 3. Employees shall park in designated employee parking lots. RECOMMENDATION: Approvail . FINDINGS: The proposed use will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare and will be in harmony with the general purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: Application Letter Building Plan. v. Case Number Fee Paid ____-_----.w__-- Date Filed PLANNING ADMINISTRATIVE FORM Street Location of Property: ------------ Legal Description o; Property: _ �'Af�T _OF _LOZ_�_I N _BL---_--_QR I G I NAL TOWN OF ST I LLWATER Owner: fume --- L 2—K-1DAPJSLF rt S H 1 P.-------------------------------- Address __51_lY�__.]����I��/��—_ Phone: Applicant (if other than owner): Name ___KAJ±LERJ 1F_.L._RMiC.L5---------- Address P;1one: 430 -1.777------ Type of Request:' _yy_ Rezoning ___ Approval'os Preliminary Plat Special Use Perr,it Approval of Final. Pia; ___.Variance _-- Other esc: iption o� Request: __��Rf1LSS L(Lf�_-LO__C .=G.E__T_iF__LLS.E—fIE—A.-e-RT r nN _ OF THE SSS4-VD_F1.9DD_F R n M -aF-F Lr E n C r I L P._A1iC-i_T.Q_B-F--UaLD_Af A EZ_CARD E N S __ AS SHOWN ON ATTACHED DESIGN PLAP SHEET-D1 DATED 12/23/90. Signature oT Appllican--: __________________-----_-- Date of Public Hearing: ______-__.___.____.____________________________._ NOTE: S-etch of proposed -property and structure to be drawn )n 'back of tr`iis form or at- tached, showing the lfollowing: 1. North direction. 2. Location of proposed structure on lot. 3. Dimensions of front and side set -backs. d. Dimensions of proposed st, acture. 5. Street napes. 6. Location of adjacent e-ustinb buildings. 7. Other information as may be requested. Approved ___ Dcnied ___ by the'Planning Commission on ----------- (date) subject to the following conai;ions:____-__._________________________.____ ----------------------------------------- Approved ___ Denied ___ by the Council- on ________________ sublet to tL-,e following condi;ions:______.___-______-.__^-____-------_--_---__-__-.______ ---------------------------------- Cor,ments: (Use o;ner side) KATHERINE B. FRANCIS 120 N. MAIN ST. STILLWATER, MN 55082 (612) 430-1777 1/4/91 CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING DEPARTMENT ENCLOSED IS MY APPLICATION AND FEE FOR MY REQUESTED SPECIAL USE PERMIT, AND EXPLANATORY DOCUMENTS AS YOU REQUESTED. THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO RECEIVE PERMISSION TO CHANGE THE USE OF A PORTION OF THE SECOND FLOOR OF 120 N. MAIN ST. AS SHOWN ON THE ENCLOSED DESIGN PLAN. WE PLAN TO OPERATE A COFFEE AND TEA ROOM WHICH WILL ALSO SERVE PASTRIES, PIES, CAKES, ETC. THE FACILITY INITIALLY WILL CONSIST ONLY OF FOUR ROOMS AND SERVE UP TO 28 PATRONS AT ONCE. WE ARE ALSO REQUESTING PERMISSION TO EXPAND AT A LATER DATE INTO ONE MORE ROOM WHICH WOULD BRING THE TOTAL SEATING CAPACITY TO 40 PATRONS. THE PORTION OF THE SECOND FLOOR WHICH IS UNUSED FOR THE COFFEE AND TEA ROOM WILL REMAIN AS IT CURRENTLY IS; OFFICE LEASE SPACE. THE ENTIRE BUILDING,120 N. MAIN ST.,IS CURRENTLY OWNED BY THE T2K PARTNERSHIP OF WHICH I AM A PARTNER. THE PLANS FOR THE FIRST FLOOR ARE A UPSCALE ART GALLERY WHICH WILL BE OPERATED BY THE OTHER T2K PARTNER. THIS WILL BE AN OWNER OCCUPIED STRUCTURE. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER AND LOOK FORWARD TO EXPANDING OUR BUSINESS INTERESTS IN STILLWATER. SINCERELY, KATHERINE B. FRANCIS ■ KAate[, THE BIRTH PLA C E 11 MINNESOTA d TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING STAFF DATE: JANUARY 10, 1991 SUBJECT: KARATE STUDIO IN BUSINESS PARK INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. ConSpec, Inc. has been contacted by a karate studio who wishes to open a karate studio in the new Brines/ConSpec Building at 1754-1798 Washington Avenue. This use is not defined in the Zoning Ordinance. Retail uses are not permitted in this district. Cultural or governmental facilities (movie theatres, libraries, fire stations) are a special permitted use. This use may be considered a cultural facility which teaches a specific subject. RECOMMENDATION: Dete nimr ationof use. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 Curve Crest Properties I! 1809 Northwestern Ave. Stillwater, MN 55082 (612)430-1500 Fax 430-1505 January 2, 1991 Planning Commission City of Stillwater 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Re: Karate Studio Stillwater II Industrial Building Dear Council Members, Please accept this letter as our request to consider a karate studio as a proper use under the zoning ordinances as a tenant in our Stillwater II Office/Industrial Building. We are currently negotiating with a client that would occupy approximately 1,800 square feet of Phase 11 of this project for use as a karate studio which would include a small lobby area, a manager/bookkeeping office, two restrooms, and a large open area as the training facility. Regular eniployees would vary from 1 to 3 persons depending on enrollment and the maximum class size would be approximately 15 students per session. Due to the nature of the business the majority of the classes would be during afternoon, evening, and weekend periods. Thank you in advance for you consideration regarding this matter. Should you require any information regarding this please feel free to contact me directly. Sine --rely James E. Kellison Owner's Representative cc: C. R. Hackworthy Steve Russell, City of Stillwater, Economic Development Director ORDINANCE NO. 729 AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING IP-I INDUSTRIAL PARK INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT The City Council of the City of Stillwater Does Ordain: Chapter 31.01, Subdivision 22 entitled IP-I Industrial Industrial District is rescinded and a new Subdivision enacted to read as follows: "Subdivision 22 Business Park Industrial District. Park LL is (1) PURPOSE: To provide a district for light industrial and office uses. (2) PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses: (a) Limited manufacturing conducting a process, fabrication, storage or manufacturing of light materials including electronic components and accessories. (b) Automotive painting, upholstering, tire recapping and major repair when conducted completely in an enclosed building. (c) Research laboratories. (d) Business, professional and medical office services. (e) Finance, insurance and real estate office services. (3) SPECIAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are permitted by Special Use Permit: (a) Radio and television facilities. (b) Printing, publishing and allied industries. (c) General warehousing and outside storage. (d) Outside storage (must be screened). (e) Mini -storage. (f) Wholesale trade. (g) Commercial nurseries. (h) Retail sales of products manufactured on site so long as no more than twenty percent of building floor area is for retait purposes. (i) Cultural or governmental facilities (movie theatres, libraries, fire stations). (4) USE DETERMINATION: A Special Use Permit may be granted for other uses determined to be of the same general character as the foregoing uses and which will not impair the present or potential use of adjacent properties. The finding of "same general character" shall be made by the Planning Commission and the Special Use Permit approved and issued by the council. r er THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DATE: JANUARY 10, 1991 SUBJECT: REVIEW CRITERIA FOR LOTS ON UNIMPROVED PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. The City has in the past year received two requests to develop lots that wur•e previously subdivided without improved public access (Gould, Hazel Street and Ranum, Linden Street). This situation will probably increase in the future as the City fills up. The attached special review criteria has been developed based on comments from City departments and a consideration of land use. It is recommended the Planning commission review and discuss the criteria and consider recommending it to the City Council for implementation in an ordinance or City policy. The criteria has been referred to the affected City departments for their comments as well. Attachment: Review criteria. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 CRITERIA FOR USE OF CITY STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR DRIVEWAY ACCESS TO EXISTING LOTS OF RECORD NOT ON CITY IMPROVI;E) PUBLIC STREETS Gravity flow sewer service must be available. - One Single-family residence only shall be built on the lot and allowed to use the driveway. - The minimum zoning district lot size shall be in flat developable land less than 15 percent slope. - The residence shall be within 250 feet of a fire hydrant. - The property owner shall construct private water and sewer lines in the road right-of-way to services the site and be completely responsible for their installation and maintenance. - The driveway shall not have a grade of more the 5 percent. -- The property owner shall pay a portion of the costs for installation of public utility and road improvements if City utilities and street is needed to service the property or adjacent lots as decided by the City Council. - Development of the lot shall meet all district zoning requirements for development of the lot.