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THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA
CITY OF STILLWATER
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF MEETING
The City of Stillwater Planning Commission will meet on Monday, January 10, 2005, at 7
p m in the Council Chambers of Stillwater City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street
AGENDA
1 Case No ZAT/04-02 A Zoning Text Amendment changing the duplex residential
zoning district regulations City of Stillwater applicant
2 Case No SUB/V/04-90 A subdivision of a 17,250 square foot lot into two lots of
8,625 square feet each with a variance to the lot size requirement (10,000 square
feet required, 8,625 square feet requested) located at 1802 North Fourth Street in
the RA, Single Family Residential District Scott Junker, applicant Continued from
December 13, 2004 Meeting
3 Case No V/04-93 A variance to the front yard setback (30 feet required, 0 feet
requested) and side yard setback (5 feet required, 3 feet requested) for the
construction of a carport and to the accessory building size regulations (120
square feet allowed, 396 feet requested) for the construction of a covered deck
located at 308 E Poplar Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District John
Buettner, applicant Continued from December 13, 2004 Meeting
Other Items
a Manchester Homes request for project consideration in South of Boutwell Planning
Area
b Phase III annexation area planning policy discussion
c 2005 Planning Special Projects
d Updated downtown design guidelines
e Discussion of height limits in CBD District
f Other items
CITY HALL 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE 651-430-8800
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City of Stillwater
Planning Commission
December 13, 2004
Present Robert Gag, chair, Mike Dahlquist, David Junker, David Peroceschi, Paul
Teske and Jerry Tumquist
Others Community Development Director Steve Russell
Absent Dave Middleton, Karl Ranum, and Darwin Wald
Mr Gag called the meeting to order at 7 p m
Approval of minutes Mr Teske moved to approve the minutes of Nov 8, 2004 Mr
Tumquist seconded the motion, motion passed unanimously
Case No ZAT/04-01 A Zoning Text Amendment changing the regulation of non -
conformities (land use and buildings) allowing continuance of such non -conformities in
certain situations consistent with Minnesota statutes City of Stillwater, applicant
Mr Russell explained the proposed language brings the city of Stillwater's code into
compliance with state statute Mr Junker noted that in the discussion at the November
meeting, members were in consensus that an owner be given up to one year to apply for a
building permit should a building be destroyed by fire or other disaster
Mr Turnquist moved to recommend the Zoning Text Amendment be approved by the
City Council, changing the timeframe to one year Mr Teske seconded the motion,
motion passed unanimously
Case No SUBN/04-90 A subdivision of a 17,250 square foot lot into two lots each with
a variance to the lot size requirement at 1802 N Fourth St in the RA, Single Family
Residential District Scott Junker, applicant
Th applicant requested that this case be continued
Speaking in opposition to the requested subdivision were Terry Scully, 1901 N Fourth
St, and Jim Middleton, 1907 N Fourth St Mr Scully stated the site has been in various
stages of disrepair for the past 18 months Mr Scully stated the requested variance is
inconsistent with the lot sizes of adjourning property owners Mr Middleton agreed that
the request sets a bad precedent Another letter of opposition, from Dale and Jenm
Shaller, 1819 N Fourth St , was included in the agenda packet
Mr Teske, seconded by Mr Dahlquist, moved to continue Case No SUBN/04-90
Motion passed unanimously Mr Russell stated the City will ask the applicant to grant a
waiver to the 60-day timeframe for acting on such requests, as the applicant had
requested the continuation
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Case No V/04-91 A variance to the front yard setback (30 feet required, 26 5 feet
requested) for the extension of an existing garage at 2921 Marine Circle in the RA, Single
Family Residential District Thomas and Barbara Tomaro, applicants
Thomas Tomaro was present He explained they are adding a third stall to the garage and
would like to include a laundry room Included in the packet were photos of other houses
in the Croixwood area that had received variances for entryways Also included in the
packet was a petition from neighboring property owners, all of who supported the plans
Mr Junker suggested the request wouldn't have a negative impact Mr Tumquist moved
approval as conditioned Mr Junker seconded the motion, motion passed unanimously
Case No V/04-92 A variance to the accessory uses for a 12 x 24' temporary shelter, Oct
1-May 1, with 0 foot setback, 20 feet required at 105 S Harriet St (corner of Harriet and
Myrtle) in the RB, Two Family Residential District Dale and Catherine Preston,
applicants
Ms Preston was present She explained they want to keep the snow off their boat The
shelter would be in place for the winter months only, she said Mr Junker asked if the
structure interfered with sight lines, Ms Preston said no sight lines are impacted
Larry Carlson, 320 Myrtle St, said the requested shelter does not fit the character of the
neighborhood Most people store their boats out of sight at a manna, he said He asked
the Commission to deny the request and have the structure removed
Mr Junker agreed the structure does appear out of character with the neighborhood Ms
Preston said their alternative is to cover the boat with a tarp Mr Teske pointed out the
structure will be visible to anyone coming into town down Myrtle Street Mr Junker
asked Mr Russell whether the boat can be stored at that location Mr Russell responded
in the affirmative, as the boat is not an accessory structure
Mr Dahlquist, seconded by Mr Teske, moved to deny Case No V/04-92 Motion to
deny passed 4-2, with Mr Peroceschi and Mr Tumquist voting against denial
Case No V/04-93 A variance to the front yard setback (30 feet required, 0 feet requested)
and side yard setback (5 feet required, 3 feet requested) for construction of a carport and
to the accessory building size regulations (120 square feet allowed, 396 feet requested)
for construction of a covered deck at 308 E Poplar St in the RA, Single Family
Residential District John Buettner, applicant
Mr Buettner was present He explained that when he purchased the property, there was
water in the basement The house had an uncovered deck He put a roof on the deck and
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braced it He also redid the roof, added eaves and added a carport He said he is asking
that he be allowed to keep the roof on the deck and move the carport inside the property
line A number of photos and drawings were included with Mr Buettner's application
Mr Junker asked if he had obtained building permits for the deck or carport Mr
Buettner replied he had not
Paddy Danaher, 1723 N Second St, said she hopes there is a registered survey, as it
appears some of the structure might be on her property She also spoke of a concern
regarding erosion when building occurs in the ravines She also spoke of a concern that
the deck will become more of the house — a three-story structure
Mr Teske asked if there was a survey Mr Buettner said he had looked for survey
benchmarks and could find none
Mr Junker moved approval with the carport set back off city right-of-way to a point to be
determined by the building inspector Mr Tumquist seconded the motion Mr Russell
expressed a concern about property lines Mr Turnquist moved to continue the case until
a survey is completed, Mr Dahlquist seconded the motion Mr Junker withdrew his
motion of approval, Mr Tumquist withdrew his second Motion to continue passed
unanimously The applicant agreed to grant a waiver to the 60-day action timeframe
Case No V/04-94 A variance to the front and steep slope setback (front — 30 feet
required, 25 feet proposed, steep slope - 25 feet required, 0 feet proposed) and variance to
the developable lot size requirement (10,000 square feet required, about 5,000 feet
existing) to construct a two-story residence on Lot 39, Block 7, Carli and Schulenberg
Addition (between 1221 and 1306 N Broadway St ) in the RA, Single Family Residential
District Jeanne Haapala and Nancy Walsh, applicants
The applicants were present, along with their architect Steve West of Lansted Homes
Ms Haapala explained their request is to build a two-story bungalow designed to fit the
character of the neighborhood Because of the slope of the property, the variance is
needed for the developable lot size Two small retaining walls would be constructed to
the rear of the house, and impact to trees on the site would be minimal, she said
Ron Christopherson, neighbor to the west, noted the property drops off "to nothing," so
the house will be right on the road He also noted the property had been filled in the past
And he stated a developer owns property to the south and will likely be asking for the
same thing if this proposal is approved
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Mr Junker, Mr Peroceschi and Mr Dahlquist all spoke of a concern about the slope of
the property Mr Dahlquist noted that the City has an ordinance protecting steep slopes
for a purpose Mr Russell pointed out that the lot in question is a lot of record
Mr Gag suggested this is a classic example of the definition of "hardship," and he said he
thought the plans were well thought out
Mr Teske said there is more to a lot than the buildable area — open space, for example
Mr Teske also pointed out this is a lot of record, a drainage plan will be required
addressing a major concern in that area Mr Tumquust agreed that the applicants/architect
did a good job with plans to fit the site
Mr Turnquust moved approval as conditioned Mr Teske seconded the motion Motion
failed on a 3-3 vote, with Mr Turnquist, Mr Teske and Mr Gag voting in favor and Mr
Junker, Mr Peroceschi and Mr Dahlquist voting against
Case No V/04-95 A variance to the accessory use square footage requirements (1,000
square feet allowed, 1,900 square feet requested) for construction of a new residence with
a two level garage at 3180 Ilo Way in the Lakeshore Residential District Mark
Lindeberg, applicant
Present were Mr Lindeberg and his builder, Randy Cernohous of McDonald
Construction Mr Lindeberg explained he is combining two lakeshore lots into one lot of
record As perceived from the street, the garage will appear to be less than 1,000 square
feet, he said Most of the discussion centered on the request to have a garage door at the
rear of the structure Mr Lindeberg said the space would be used for storage, but at some
point he might want to partition the space into a therapy room or theater room The
garage door, he said, will look like two carnage doors Mr Gag asked if there were plans
for any other accessory structures Mr Lindeberg stated there were none
Joe Fogarty, 3160 Ilo Way, said he had no objections to the plans However, he said he
would like conditions added that there be no other accessory structures and no future
subdivision of the property Mr Lindeberg said he had talked with other neighbors and
no one objected to the plans
Most of the discussion centered on the reason for installing the garage door at the rear
Mr Teske noted that Mr Lindeberg's future plans would not require a garage door Mr
Junker stated he liked the design and pointed out it would be difficult to reach the space
by a second driveway Mr Junker stated he liked Mr Fogarty's suggestion regarding the
condition of no other accessory buildings
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Mr Junker moved approval with the condition that no other accessory structures be
allowed Mr Tumquist seconded the motion Motion passed 4-2, with Mr Peroceschi
and Mr Teske voting against
Case No V/04-96 A variance to the rear yard setback (25 feet required, 14 feet
requested) for construction of a two -car garage with breezeway at 1420 N Fourth St in
the RB, Two Family Residential District Cates Construction, applicant
Present were Jennifer Peterson and Jay Cates Ms Peterson explained their plans for
renovating the house and building an attached garage/breezeway A new foundation
would be constructed under the breezeway A portion of the existing house will be
removed She said the garage can be moved up to meet the setback from North Fourth
Mr Junker said the garage would be a nice improvement, and said he would like to see
the garage pulled up to be in the same line as the house Mr Peroceschi agreed that a
garage adds to the property Mr Peroceschi moved approval as conditioned Mr
Tumquist seconded the motion, motion passed unanimously
Case No V/04-98 A variance to the rear yard setback (25 feet required, 22 feet
requested) for construction of a four -season porch at 2214 Fairmeadows Road in the RA,
Single Family Residential District Dan Register, applicant
Present were the homeowner Craig Floen and contractor Dan Register Mr Register
explained the variance is needed in order to match the existing design of the home A
hallway is necessary to access the space
Included in the packet were letters in support of the proposal from neighbors Bill Jordan,
2212 Fairmeadows Road, and Ron Deppa, 307 Laurie Court Mr Deppa also was present
at the meeting and spoke in support of the plans, saying the addition would add to the
value of the property
Mr Turnquist moved approval as conditioned Mr Dahlquist seconded the motion,
motion passed unanimously
Case No SUP/04-99 A special use permit to locate wireless antennae on an existing
communications monopole at 1754 Washington Ave in the IB, General Heavy Industrial
District Venzon Wireless, Jake Soper, applicant
Mr Soper was present He said Venzon is working with T-Mobile, which owns the
existing pole
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Planning Commission
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Mr Teske moved approval as conditioned Mr Junker seconded the motion, motion
passed unanimously
Other items
Included in the packet was a memo from Mr Russell regarding possible revisions to
some of the RB Zoning regulations Most of the discussion centered on the allowable
accessory dwelling unit size — 800 or 1,000 square feet allowable It was the consensus
that 800 square feet is adequate for an accessory dwelling unit A public hearing on the
proposed revisions will be scheduled at a later date
Mr Teske, seconded by Mr Junker, moved to adjourn at 9 p in Motion passed
unanimously
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary
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Memo
To Planning Commission ®v
From Steve Russell, Community Development Director
Date January 5, 2005
Subject Zoning Text Amendment for RB Zoning District Related to Special Use
Permits, Accessory Unit Garage Size and Bed and Breakfasts Case No
ZAT/04-02
Background This amendment was reviewed by the Commission at your meeting of
December 13, 2004 and set for hearing at tonight's meeting
The Zoning Text Amendment includes three parts Part one adds special uses in the RA
District to the RB District Part Two adds bed and breakfasts as a special use in the RB
District Part Three sets maximum garage size at 800 square feet when an accessory
unit is located above the garage All of these changes became apparent over the past
year
Recommendation Approval of RB Zoning Text Amendment
Attachments RB Text Zoning Amendment
Subd 12 RB two-family district RB-two family
districts shall be regulated as follows
(1) Permitted buildings and uses In the RB two-
family district the following buildings and uses
and their accessory buildings and uses are
permitted
a All buildings and uses permitted in the RA -
one -family district as set forth in subdivision
11(1) of this section
b Dwelling houses, each occupied by no more
than two families
c Type I home occupation uses permits
(2) Permitted uses with special use permits In the
RB two family district, the following buildings
and uses and their accessory buildings and uses
may be permitted by special use permit from the
city council
a A// buildings and uses permitted in the
RA -one -family district asset forth in
subdivision 11(2) of this section
b Type II, home occupation permits
c Multi -family dwellings
d Bed and Breakfasts
e Reserved
(3) Accessory uses Accessory uses In the RB
district uses and buildings incidental to
permitted or special permitted uses shall be
subject to the following regulations
a The maximum lot coverage of all accessory
buildings including attached and detached
private garages and other accessory
buildings shall be 1,000 square feet or ten
percent of the lot area, whichever is less
b The total ground coverage of the accessory
buildings shall not exceed the ground
coverage of the principal budding
c No more than two accessory buildings, one
private garage and one other accessory
budding, 120 square feet maximum, shall be
located on a residential premises
d An accessory budding shall not be designed
or used for human habitation, business or
industrial accessory use
(4) Accessory dwelling unit An accessory dwelling
unit is defined as a second dwelling unit on one
lot, detached from a primary single-family
residence and clearly secondary to a primary
residence Accessory dwelling units are
permitted special uses in the RB district subject
tot he following regulations
a Lot size must be at least 10,000 square feet
b The accessory dwelling unit may be located
on second floor above the garage
c The accessory dwelling unit must abide by
the primary structure setbacks for side and
rear setbacks
d The accessory dwelling unit must be located
in the rear yard of the primary residence or
be set back from the front of the lot beyond
the mid point of the primary residence
e Off street parking requirements for an
apartment and single-family residence (four
spaces) must be provided
f Maximum size ofgarage is 800 square
feet
g Maximum size of accessory dwelling unit is
800 square feet
h The application requires design review for
consistency with the primary unit in design,
detailing and materials
i The height may not exceed that of the
primary residence
Both the primary residence and accessory
dwelling unit must be connect to municipal
sewer and water services and be located on
an improved public street
ZONING
Subd 12 RB two family distract RB two fam
ily districts shall be regulated as follows
(1) Permitted buildings and uses In the RB
two family district the following buildings
and uses and their accessory buildings
and uses are permitted
a All buildings and uses permitted in
the RA one family district as set forth
in subdivision 11(1) of this section
b Dwelling houses each occupied by
not more than two families
c Type I home occupation use permits
(2) Permitted uses with special use permits
In the RB two family district the follow
ing buildings and uses and their acces
sory buildings and uses may be permitted
by special use permit from the city coun
cil
a Type II home occupation permits
b Multi family dwellings
c Reserved
(3) Accessory uses In the RB district uses and
buildings incidental to permitted or spe
cial permitted uses shall be subject to the
following regulations
a The maximum lot coverage of all
accessory buildings including at
tached and detached private garages
and other accessory buildings shall
be 1,000 square feet or ten percent of
the lot area whichever is less
b The total ground coverage of the
accessory buildings shall not exceed
the ground coverage of the principal
building
c No more than two accessory build
ings one private garage and one
other accessory building, 120 square
feet maximum, shall be located on a
residential premises
Supp No 13
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d An accessory building shall not be
designed or used for human habita
tion business or industrial acces
sory use
(4) Accessory dwelling unit An accessory
dwelling unit is defined as a second dwell
ing unit on one lot detached from a pn
mary single family residence and clearly
secondary to a primary residence Acces
sory dwelling units are permitted special
uses in the RB district subject to the
following regulations
a Lot size must be at least 10 000
square feet
b The accessory dwelling unit may be
located on second floor above the
garage
c The accessory dwelling unit must
abide by the primary structure set
backs for side and rear setbacks
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d The accessory dwelling unit must be
located in the rear yard of the pn
mary residence or be set back from
the front of the lot beyond the mid
point of the primary residence
e Off street parking requirements for
an apartment and single family res
idence (four spaces) must be pro
vided,
f Maximum size of the accessory dwell
ing unit is 800 square feet
g The application requires design re
view for consistency with the pn
mary unit in design detailing and
materials
h The height may not exceed that of
the primary residence and
i Both the primary and accessory dwell
ing unit must be connected to munic
ipal sewer and water services and be
located on an improved public street
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STILLWATER CODE
(5) Development regulations Development regulations in the RB district are as follows
a Area setbacks and height regulations
Single family
Duplex
Multifamily
1 Maximum building height
Main building
21/2 stories and
21/2 stories and
21/2 stones and
35 feet
35 feet
35 feet
Accessory building
One story/
One story/
One story/
20 feet
20 feet
20 feet
2 Minimum lot area
Single family
7 500 square
10,000 square
15 000
feet
feet
square feet
Minimum lot area per dwelling
7,500 square
5 000 square
5 000 square
feet
feet
feet
3 Minimum lot width
50 feet
75 feet
75 feet
4 Minimum lot depth
100 feet
100 feet
100 feet
5 Maximum lot coverage
30 percent
40 percent
40 percent
6 Minimum yard requirements
Front yard
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
Side yard
10 feet or 10
10 feet
10 feet
percent of lot
width
Corner lot street
Side yard
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
Rear yard
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
7 Frontage requirements
For all buildings at least 35 feet of frontage on an
improved public
street
b Exceptions
1 Front yard Where a uniform
yard setback exists which is
less than 30 feet, any building
or structure erected, structur
ally altered or enlarged may
conform to the established set
back but in no case shall a
setback less than 20 feet be
allowed Where a uniform front
yard setback does not exist, then
the minimum required setback
shall be the average of the set
back of the two adjacent main
buildings or if there is only one
adjacent main building the set
back of the main building shall
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govern, but in no case shall a
setback less than 20 feet or
greater than 30 feet be re-
quired
2 Corner yard For corner lots
where the corner side yard set-
back or front yard setback for
the main building on the adja-
cent lot on the same street is
less than the required setbacks
then the corner lot side yard
setback for the proposed struc
ture may conform to the set-
back for the adjacent main build
ing but in no case shall a setback
less than 20 feet be allowed
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3 Side yard When there is an
attached garage on one side of
the dwelling, the garage set-
back is five feet provided that
no habitable floor area is closer
than ten feet from the property
line and provided that the ga
rage is a minimum of 15 feet
from the nearest structure on
the adjacent lot
4 Side and rear yard An acces
sory structure located entirely
in the rear yard or located in
the side yard at least six feet
from the main building shall
have a minimum side and rear
yard setback of five feet
(Ord No 653 10 2186, Ord No 669 9 15 87
Ord No 850, § 1, 10 7 97, Ord No 860, § 1,
5 19 98, Ord No 860A, § 2, 5 21 02)
Subd 13 RCL low density multiple family res
adentaal distract RCL low density multiple family
residential districts shall be regulated as follows
(1) Permitted uses Uses permitted by a spe
cial use permit in the RCL distract are as
follows
a Townhouses group or row houses
b Public education, religious and insti
tutional buildings
c Bed and breakfast establishments, if
at least 900 feet from another bed
and breakfast use
(2) Accessory uses Accessory uses in the RCL
district are as follows
a Customary home occupations
b Off street parking and loading facil
sties
c Private recreation facilities
(3) Area requirements Area requirements in
the RCL district are as follows
a
b
Minimum lot area shall be 20,000
square feet
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit
shall be 7,000 square feet
§311
c Maximum building height shall be
35 feet
d Minimum open space per dwelling
unit shall be 1,500 square feet
(4) Recreation facilities Recreational facile
ties in the RCL district are the same as
subdivision 15(4) of this section
(5) Yard and setback requirements Yard and
setback requirements in the RCL district
are as follows
a Front yard 35 feet
b Side yard 50 feet
c Rear yard 50 feet
d Accessory buildings shall conform to
the above requirements for principal
buildings
e No principal building may be con
structed within 50 feet of another
(6) Landscaping and screening Landscaping
and screening in the RCL district shall be
as follows
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a All sites when fully developed shall
be completely graded so as to ade
quately drain and dispose of all sur
face water, stormwater and ground
water in such a manner as to preclude
large scale erosion and unwanted
pondmg
b All sites when fully developed shall
be landscaped according to a plan
approved by the city council The
landscaping plan shall specify the
size, type and location of all trees
and shrubbery and the location of all
sodded areas
c Parking areas containing four or more
spaces which are adjacent to or across
the street from a residential district
shall be screened to a height of at
least four feet by shrubbery wood or
masonry materials
PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
CASE NO V/04-90
Planning Commission Date January 10, 2005
Project Location 1802 N 4' Street
Comprehensive Plan District Single Family
Zoning District RA
Applicants Name Scott Dunker
Type of Application Minor Subdivision and Variance
Project Description Request to split a 17,250 square foot corner lot into two lots of
8,625 square feet
Discussion The request is to split an existing lot of 17,250 square feet into two lots
of 8,625 square feet each The lot size requirement for the RA, Single Family District is
10,000 square feet This request does not meet the lot size requirement Lots in the
area are large lots of at least 10,000 square feet No special reason or physical site
condition has been presented to justify the request This item was continued from your
December meeting (see minutes)
Recommendation Denial
Attachments Applicant and plans
PLANNING ADMINIS , r2ATION APPLICATION FORM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CITY OF STILLWATER
216 NORTH FOURTH STREET
STILLWATER MN 55082
Case No JUF�/dll `L�
Date Filed c
Fee Paid '
Receipt No
ACTION REQUESTED
Special/Conditional Use Permit
_ Variance
Resubdivision
Subdivision*
Comprehensive Plan Amendme
Zoning Amendment*
Planning Unit Development
Certificate of Compliance
The fees for requested action are attached to this application
*An escrow fee is also required to offset the costs of attorney and engineering fees
The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material
submitted in connection with any application All supporting material (i e , photos, sketches, etc)
submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater Sixteen (16) copies of
supporting material is required If application is submitted to the City Council, twelve (12) copies of
supporting material is required A site plan is required with applications Any incomplete application
supporting material will delay the application process
c� 1 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION
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Zoning District Description of Project
"I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in
respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct I further certify I will comply i,
the permit if it is granted and used "
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Representative
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1 SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Lot Size (dimensions) — x Total Building floor area square feet
Land Area Existing square feet
Height of Buildings Stories Feet Proposed square feet
Principal Paved Impervious Area square feet
Accessory No of off-street parking spaces
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THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINN ESOT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION AND VARIANCE
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Stillwater,
Minnesota, will meet on Monday, January 10, 2005, at 7 p m in the Council Chambers
at Stillwater City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, to consider a request from Scott Dunker
for a subdivision of a 17,250 square foot lot into two lots of 8,625 square feet each with
a variance to the lot size requirement (10,000 square feet required, 8,625 square feet
requested) located at 1802 North Fourth Street in the RA, Single Family Residential
District (continued from the December 13, 2004 meeting) Case No SUB/V/04-90
All persons wishing to be heard with reference to this request will be heard at this
meeting
Steve Russell
Community Development Director
Publish December 31, 2004
CITY HALL 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE 651-430-8800
01/04/2005 08 38 6514309510 DALE V SHALLER PAGE 02
January 4, 2005
Robert Gag, Chair
Planning Commission
City of Stillwater
216 North 4's Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
Re Case No SUBN/04 90
Dear Mr Gag,
We are writing to express our views regarding the Planning Commission Case No SUBN/04-90 that will
be considered at the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, January 10, 2005
We have lived at our residence across from the subject lot for 15 years We strongly oppose the variance
requested by the applicant to subdivide this lot, for the following reasons
The proposed subdivision would set a bad precedent for further subdivisions of insufficient lot size
The North Hill improvement project was necessitated in part by development that exceeded the
capacity of the land for adequate drainage Now that some needed infrastructure improvements have
been made, encouraging further development that violates the City's own codes would create the
potential for future problems It would also send the wrong signal to other homeowners that such
development will be supported by the City As longstanding residents in this area, we did not just
spend thousands of dollars of our own, along with millions of dollars belonging to other local
residents and taxpayers, to see the City encourage over -development of lots in this neighborhood
2 The track record of development on the lot to question does not inspire confidence that the proposed
variance and subsequent development would lead to a positive result During the time in which the
lot has been owned by the applicant, we and our neighbors have witnessed an ongoing series of
construction delays, changes, and obvious mismanagement of building projects The lot has been
characterized by dangerous construction sites (including an exposed basement with no warning tape
and precarious piles of abandoned materials), unsupervised brush fires (fanned in the evening hours
by high winds), and a continuing eyesore which we have patiently endured along with all of the other
construction on the North Hill Based on the applicant's performance to date, the granting of an
exception or variance would open the door for further mismanagement, the results of which would
likely diminish the neighbors' safety, quality of life, and property values We do not wish to bear the
consequences of the applicant's poorly -conceived development scheme for years to come
Thank you for the opportunity to express our views We would be happy to answer any questions or
provide additional input into the Planning Commission's deliberations
Sin
bale and Jenni Shaller
1819 North 0 Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
651-430 1786
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Shaller Consultlin9
6381 NOW Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082 '
DATE January 4, 2005
TO Steve Russell
FROM Dale Shaller
PAX COVER SHEET
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Message
Dear Steve,
Here is the letter we would like presented to the Planning Commission for conslderabon at the January 10 public
hearing This letter is essentially the same as the one we submitted on December 10, 2004
I will not be able to attend the meeting but my wife Jenni may Thanks for your assistance
Dale Shaller
Telephone 651-430-0759 • Fax 651-430-9510 • E mall d shaller@oomcast net
Memo
To Planning Commission /
From Steve Russell, Community Development Director
Date January 7, 2005
Subject Case No V/04-93, 308 E Poplar Street
Background
This application was heard and continued to your meeting of 1-10-05 The applicant is
working on a survey that is not yet available The survey information should be available
for your February meeting If it is, the case will be scheduled for public hearing review at
that meeting
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To Planning Commission
From Steve Russell, Community Development Director
Date January 6, 2005
Subject Information from Manchester Homes
Background Over the past two years, the Planning Commission has worked on the
new adopted South Boutwell Area Plan
The Plan was adopted after extensive public participation Area traffic review was
completed as a part of the expansion area traffic study and results considered in the
Boutwell Plan The traffic study indicated that there were problems with the capacity of
existing roads (Boutwell/Neal, Deerpath/Brick, CR 15) and an extension south and final
design for Neal Avenue needs to be decided
One of the policies in the South of Boutwell Area Plan calls for road improvements
before area development (see attached recommendation 3)
The request you have before you is to proceed with annexation and concept review of
this South of Boutwell Area Plan site at this time before traffic improvements are made
Since Plan adoption, the traffic diversion at Deerpath and CR 5 has been installed and
plans are being prepared for Boutwell Avenue improvement The County has entered
into a process for preparing plans for CR 15 widening between TH 36 and CR 12
There are other property owners in the Boutwell South Planning Area that would like to
proceed with annexation and development at this time
The Commission should take this request and other possible requests into consideration
in reviewing this request
If the Commission wants to proceed with this annexation, it is suggested that a
recommendation be made to the City Council explaining the Planning Commission's
position as it relates to the recently approved South of Boutwell Area Plan
IV Recommendations for the Boutwell
South Planning Area
A Land Use
Recommendation 1 Figure 2 identifies proposed land
uses for the Boutwell South Area Land use for the
eastern portion of the planning area is designated urban
low -density single family (3 DU's per net developable
acre)' Most of the existing Rural Residential land use
areas in the western half of the Area are maintained in
rural residential use, with densities of one unit per 2 5
acres Two areas, corner of County 15 and County 12,
and County 15 and Boutwell Avenue are designated Low
Density Single Family
Recommendation 2 Development proposals for the area
should be in the form of Planned Unit Developments to
provide flexibility in project design and design review
The areas identified for Low -density Single Family land use
will extend existing land uses from the City Limits to Long Lake
Creek that bisects the planning area from north to south The
creek corridor will provide a transition between new land uses
and the existing larger -lot areas to the west While the
proposed land use designation is a higher density than the
existing Rural Residential land uses, it is a relatively low urban
density and should be compatible with existing uses to the
west of the creek The new low -density single-family areas
should also be compatible with existing urban developed areas
to the east
Two areas identified for Low -density Single Family are located
at the western corners of the planning area These areas are
adjacent to CR 15 at CR 12 and Boutwell Road The two sites
are adjacent Setters Glen and Liberty commercial
The designation of the land uses will allow for a range of
housing types and help the City to meet its housing goals
Low- density Single Family development may include either
clustered attached and single lot detached single-family
housing
The proposed densities allows for "clustering" of units on sites
to protect natural resources
'Net developable land equals total acreage minus roads,
wetlands and steeply sloped area
City of Stillwater—Boutwell South Area Plan 9
The distribution and amount of land designated for each land
use type in the Boutwell South Area is as follows
Rural Residential (1 DU/2 5 AC) 167 acres
Single Family, Low -density (3 DU/Net Ac) 120 acres
Parks/open space/wetlands 48 acres
City (Public Works Bldg) 17 acres
TOTAL 352 acres
Recommendation 3 Annexation and development of
lands in the South of Boutwell Planning area should not
occur until a specific Neal Avenue connection location
and design has been determined The Planning
Commission continues to recommend that Neal Avenue
be extended from Boutwell Road and connected at
Northland Avenue They continue to have concerns for
allowing discretionary Phase IV development before
Manning Avenue (Washington County) and Boutwell Road
improvements are made
B Roadways
Recommendat►oa A Neal Avenue should be extended
from Boutwell to County Road 12 and intersect County
Road 12 at Northland
Further study is necessary to ensure that Neal traffic does not
significantly impact the Croixwood neighborhood Because
the land on the north side of CR 12 across from Northland is
not in the City and this property owner is not currently
interested in annexing to the City it may be some time before
the street improvement is possible
It is further recommended that Neal Avenue between Boutwell
and CR12, it be designed as a parkway with landscaped
median, larger building setbacks and trails The street should
be designed to fit into the landscape with gradual turns with
access to local streets The road design could also
-- _ - - --- -incorporate stormwater management -measures — - -
Washington County strongly supports a Neal connection to CR
12 at Northland for traffic management reasons (Washington
County controls access to CR 12 and have purchased access
rights along that stretch of road)
Recommendation #� The Boutwell-County Road 12
intersection should be studies with the extension of Neal
Avenue
City of Stillwater—Boutwell South Area Plan 10
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XWCOE STE YfMITS and CLASSIC YfO�W E DESIGN
We are local builders asking the City of Stillwater to grant our request for annexation
We are looking to develop and build approx 28 single family homes on the property
located on the north east corner of County Road 12 and County Road 15 in the Boutwell
South Area
We are aware the Planning Commission and Council recently made decisions on the
Boutwell South Area plan These decisions were made after years of intense discussion
The conclusion was to postpone any development in this area until traffic plans can be
laid out to handle the proposed increased traffic concerns for this area In the study there
were many questions regarding the Neal Avenue extension First, Extending Neal
Avenue South of Boutwell to County road 12 brought many residents out to oppose such
an idea The neighborhood felt the increased traffic would burden what they felt an
already over crowded system Boutwell Avenue was the second problem area in this
study Its site lines are not adequate, the road widths do not appear to be sufficient to
handle the amount of traffic, the speed of the traffic and the need for some type of
pedestrian trail For these reasons, the Commission and the Council voted to postpone
any development in the Boutwell South Area at this time
We feel our property is unique to the Boutwell South Area This property is on an island
in Boutwell South A commercial complex is directly to the south, 2 '/z acre home sites
sit directly to the east A church and cemetery are to the north Our frontage would be
on two of the City's major arterial roads, County Road 15 and County Road 12 Our one
access to the site would come off County Road 12, directly across from the
Liberty/Rutherford entrance In the study completed by the City, it was apparent that
ideal traffic flow would push traffic to these major arterial roads, this site accomplishes
that goal simply by its location
We will not increase traffic onto Boutwell Avenue nor do we affect the Neal Avenue
Extension We have included a traffic study, which was completed specifically for this
project Using traffic principals, it was determined that this property would have a
negligible effect on traffic levels on Northland, Maryknoll, Deer Path and Brick Street,
all areas that will see significant impacts with development to the east and north
As local builders, we are asking you to consider a request for annexation and subdivision
approval We do not see this action setting a precedent for future development in the
Boutwell Area This property is an Island in the Boutwell South Area, a unique property
The major traffic concerns addressed in the Boutwell South Area Plan are not affected by
this property as they are farther east, utilities are available and the proposed plan
compliments the existing development to the south
We would propose the following improvements in the development, boulevard trees,
native plantings in all cut -de -sacs, special plantings in the entrance median and
boulevard, a park with a tot's lot and playground equipment In addition, we would like
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to construct a path and boardwalk with educational narratives describing the preservation
of wetlands and their importance in our communities
Our vision is to carry the Liberty theme north into this project We would use a local
architect to draft all of the homes in this subdivision We feel this would give us some
uniformity in the project, while allowing each homeowner to express their individuality
Front porches, shed dormers, unique craftsman detailing Superior materials and
craftsmanship inside and out All of these ideas would be incorporated into the
construction of each home
We feel that as the developer and builder we are able to pay close attention to all of the
details from start to finish We would control all aspects of the project If something is
not being completed as planed, we are able to identify the problem and correct any
deficiencies immediately, we would be involved in this project until the last house is
built As local business men we have a vested interest in creating, implementing and
developing a project we can all be proud of
We thank you in advance for your time and look forward to discussing this issue with you
on Monday evening
Respectfully,
Greg Johnson
President
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October 4 2004
Mi Greg Johnson
Chief Manager
Stillwater Development LLC
12415 55th Street North
Lake Elmo MN 55042
Dear Mr Johnson
RE Stillwater Development LLC
Stillwater Bays Traffic Study
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This letter contains the documentation and findings foi our traffic study of the proposed Stillwater Bays
development in the City of Stillwater The proposed 33 unit residential development is on a 14 acre site
located in the noitheast quadrant of the CSAH 12 (75`h Street)/CSAH 15 (Manning Avenue) intersection
The traffic study includes a determination of the amount of traffic expected to be generated by the
proposed development the distribution of the site generated traffic to the nearby roadways and a review
of the proposed access to the development
Trip Generation and Distribution
The development site plan for Stillwater Bays indicates that 33 single family detached homes aie
proposed for the site Estimated weekday average daily traffic (ADT) and AM and PM peak hour
volumes generated by the proposed development are shown in the following table
Trip Generation for Stillwater Bays Development
Weekday Average Daily Traffic 316 vehicles/day
AM Peak Hour Traffic Volume 25 vehicles/hour (6 entering/ 19 exiting)
PM Peak Hour Traffic Volume 34 vehicles/hour (22 entering/12 exiting)
Trip generation rates were derived from Trip Generation 7"' Edition Institute of Transportation
Engineers 2003 The amount of traffic expected to be generated by the proposed development is
relatively small and will not have any noticeable impact on traffic operations at nearby intersections
Therefore no formal traffic operations analysis was performed for nearby intersections
The proposed development will be served by a single access point on CSAH 12 (7.`h Street) opposite
Rutherfoid Road In discussions with the City staff It was indicated that there is a concern about how
traffic from the proposed development will be distributed to intersections along CSAH 12 especially the
intersr ctions at Bi ick Street Deer Path Maryknoll Drive and Northland Avenue Using information from
the draft Boutwell Area Transportation Study dated November 12 2003 the directional distribution of
site generated tiaffic fiom the proposed development was estimated for six key intersections along CSAH
12 and the assumed directional distribution for site generated traffic is shown in Figure I (see
attachment) Note that for the study no traffic from the proposed development was assumed to use to
Rutherford Road Though some traffic from the proposed development will probably use Rutherford
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Road this assumption was made to provide a more conservative estimate (higher estimate) of the site
generated traffic that would use CSAH 12 as well as other toadways
The assumed directional distribution percentages were applied to the estimated site generated traffic
volumes for the proposed development The iesulting site generated ADT data is shown in Figure 2 (see
attachment) Note that on Figure 2 we have also shown 2003 ADT for the roadway segments in the
study area the 2003 ADT data is from the draft Boutwell Area Transportation Study The AM and PM
peak hour site generated traffic distribution for the study area is shown in Figure 3 (see attachment)
As indicated in Figure 2 the site generated ADT added to each roadway segment is expected to be very
small compaied to the existing ADT for the segment in the iange of 0 5% to 2 3% Similaily Figure 3
indicates the site generated traffic foi the AM and PM peak hours will add very little to existing traffic at
the intersections in the study area in general only a few vehicles are expected to be added to any
particular movement at an intersection
Access Review
Only one access point is proposed from the development onto the existing roadway system This access
point will be located on CSAH 12 approximately 980 feet east of CSAH 15 (Manning Avenue) and will
be aligned with Rutherford Road to the south CSAH 12 near this access point has a posted 55 mph speed
limit There is a separate right tu►n lane and left turn lane on CSAH 12 for the Rutherford Road
intersection and other nearby intersections along CSAH 12 have turn lanes/bypass lanes on CSAH 12 at
the intersections
Sight distance at the pioposed access point onto CSAH 12 was checked in the field Sight distance at the
access point was found to be adequate to both the east and west along CSAH 12 Vehicles entering CSAH
12 from the access point should be able to see approaching vehicles on CSAH 12 for at least 13 seconds
or more for both directions Ten seconds of sight distance is considered adequate
Though turning volumes on CSAH 12 at the access point are expected to be small CSAH 12 is a high
speed roadway and there is a safety concern for having tiaffic making turning movements especially the
left tuin movement from the through lanes on CSAH 12 To address this concern it is recommended a
separate right turn lane and left turn lane be provided on CSAH 12 for the access point It appears there is
adequate width on CSAH 12 to provide these turn lanes by simply re striping the pavement markings on
the road Providing these turn lanes will also be consistent with the current practice at other nearby
intersections along CSAH 12
The City has indicated they may want to connect the roadway system for the proposed development to the
roadway system for future developments east and north of the Stillwater Bays development The pioposed
site plan provides sufficient open area to allow for these potential future roadway connections
Findings and Recommendations
Based on the foregoing information the following findings and recommendations are offered
1 The proposed development is expected to generate a small amount of traffic (ADT of 316 AM peak
houi volume of 25 and PM peak hour volume of 34) and will not significantly impact traffic
opeiations along nearby roadways or at nearby intersections
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Mr Greg Johnson
October 4 2004
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2 The proposed development is expected to add less than 30 vehicles per day to roadways such as
Northland Avenue Marylnoll Drive Deer Path and Brick Street
3 The one access point proposed for the development should operate adequately as long as a separate
right turn lane and left turn lane are provided on CSAH 12 at the access point
If you have any questions concerning this study please call me at 651 765 2985
Sincerely
SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC
George Calebaugh PE PTOE
Senior Transportation Engineer
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To Planning Commission
From Steve Russell, Community Development Director
Date January 7, 2005
Subject Phase III Expansion Area Planning
Background
When the Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1995, the City expansion area was divided
into 4 separate phased growth areas (See attached land use map) So far two phases have
developed, Phase I, Liberty/Legends and Phase II, Settlers Glen
The third phase of development was set for development as early as 2002 The property
owner is now interested in proceeding with development of the area The Phase IV area has
a development date of 2015
Purpose of Report
The purpose of this memo and meeting discussion is to review city comprehensive plan
policy for the Phase III development area The developer is currently working with city
staff and will present concept plans for the area at the February Commission meeting
At meeting time comprehensive plan policy for land use, transportation, natural resources,
open space, and trails will be discussed
Summary Policies/Issues
The land use map calls for three housing types in the Phase III area Single-family large lot,
single-family small lot, and attached single-family A park is conceptually located in the
development area Park site size is based on developable acreage and density of
development The Parks Board will participate in planned park and trail improvements
Environment resources are significant to site development Brown's Creek boarders the
south side of the site and South Twin Lake is located in the northeast corner of the site
Environmental protection regulation i e setback and buffers are required for areas bordering
the natural resources Other wetlands are also located on the site and will need special
consideration
The previous owner planted many evergreen trees on the site Although they are not
"natural" to the landscape they do provide a buffer around much of the perimeter of the site
and help frame the development area
A special 100-foot setback is required along TH96 Grading and water management are
critical to this site because of its location next to Brown's Creek
Access to the site can be provided off of Neal Avenue or TH96 It may be possible to
connect to CR15 to the west when the lot on the corner of CR15 and TH96 develops From
the recently prepared Expansion Area Traffic Study, access to the site should be directed to
the north, TH96 or west, CR15 Access to the east is necessary for public safety and traffic
flow but should not be the primary access The specific location of road access should be
coordinated with the State Highway Engineer
A comprehensive trail system of sidewalks, paths and natural trails should be incorporated
into the site design
Development Design
As with Phase I and Phase II, the streetscape and residential building design will be an
important part of project design Garage location, street landscaping, sidewalk placement,
street lighting all contribute to a desirable streetscape Variety in building color, design and
detailing contribute to the interest of the area Garage placement behind the front of the
single-family residence, not be the dominant design feature of the front of the residence, is
critical to providing an attractive pedestrian oriented neighborhood design
We have some good examples of pedestrian oriented design in old Stillwater and the Phase I
and II residential areas
At meeting time, pictures and maps will be presented to further describe the site, area and
planning policies To be prepared for this Phase III expansion area discussion, planning
commission can review the Comprehensive Plan particularly section 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 8 0 and
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Attachments Land Use Map
96 * As an exception to the Phasing Schedule, the City may annex prop- /(�
f / erty not described in Phases I,11, or III by Resolution if the property v City Of
�UT1Y is adjacent to theCity, 1 ( � 1 j ty, is petitioned for by onehundred percent (100%)
of the property owners within the area to be annexed and if the
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Residential:
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BPC - Business Park Commercial 141.66 3.08%
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PM - Marina 14.00 0.30%
PN - Neighborhood Park 93.59 2.03%
1996 n�� s PC - Community Park 28.82 0.63%
O ` ❑s _ 1 r❑ ❑ PG - Golf Course 301.15 6.55%
DUWater 610.83 13?84'0
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Memo
To Planning Commission
From Steve Russell, Community Development Director
Date January 6, 2005 (/
Subject Special Work Items for 2005
Listed below are possible planning special work items discussed by the City or
Commission during 2004 that could be studied in 2005 Some of the items are
implementation items from previous studies, other items were discussed as a part of
project review or are being coordinated with another committee (parks or parking)
I Downtown height study and zoning amendment
2 Agricultural Preservation, AP, expansion area study
3 Brown's Creek Park and Natural Area Master Plan
4 Phase III Expansion Area Development Planning
5 Downtown Planning, i e , flood protection, parking, pedestrian trail, Downtown Plan
Implementation
6 Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance
At meeting time, the various work items can be discussed and possibly set in order of
priority
Memo
To Planning Commission /
From Steve Russell, Community Development Director I —
Date January 6, 2005
Subject Revised Downtown Design Guidelines
Background As a part of the Downtown Plan preparation and adoption (1989),
Downtown Design Guidelines were prepared and have been implemented over the
years as a part of the Downtown design review process The City's Heritage
Preservation Commission is primarily responsible for design review but it is useful for
the Planning Commission to be aware of the purpose, content and scope of Downtown
design review With this understanding, it is possible to better coordinate and
understand planning variance and special use permit review as well as Heritage
Preservation Commission design review of the same project
Roger Tomten, Heritage Preservation Commission member and Environmental Design
consultant, prepared the original guidelines as well as the existing revised guidelines
with input from the HPC The guidelines benefit from the last 10 years of design review
experience in our Downtown
The guidelines are presented for information, discussion and adoption as a part of the
Downtown Plan
Recommendation Approval (recommendation to the City Council)
Attachment Revised Downtown Design Guidelines
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A Brief History of Stillwater for Over 100 Years
The City of Stillwater has been through many changes in it's over one hundred year history The Lumber Boom Era, which began
when the first sawmill was built in 1844, made the biggest impact In 1848, a territorial convention was held in Stillwater to petition
Congress for a new territory This is the reason why Stillwater is known as the "Birthplace of Mmnesotai i' The location of the St
Croix River and the millions of acres of virgin forests upstream helped propel the community into the Lumber Boom Era
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In 1871, the railroad arrived in Stillwater and changed the whole system of lumbering, transportation and manufacturing Through the
early 1900's, the area's population grew to nearly 12,000 and prosperity skyrocketed Lumber barons, bankers and business owners
built great 19`h Century, Victorian homes and the commercial district sprouted two- and three-story brick structures in the Italianate,
Gothic and Greek revival style As the vast forests to the north diminished and the lumber industry faded', manufacturing, flour
milling, banking and the acquisition of the Territorial Prison kept Stillwater afloat On July 1,1931, the Stillwater-Houlton Interstate
Bridge opened for traffic, providing an important transportation link for pedestrians and goods to western Wisconsin, while becoming
a visual part of the character of Stillwater
The manufacturing era of Stillwater ended with the Depression of the 1930's that claimed most of the mills and manufacturing plants
downtown The lull continued into the 1940's as the population fell to its lowest point but began to rebound in the 1950 's feeling the
effects of the suburban growth of the Twin Cities The 1960's and 1970's were a time of urban renewal for Stillwater and many
impressive buildings that had fallen victim to ill repair were demolished in Downtown
The late 1970's brought the Historic Preservation Movement and understanding of the history, beauty acid architectural value that
Stillwater possesses It is important to rekindle this understanding and develop policies to permanently preserve the character of the
city's origins as it progresses into the next century
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What information is expected with an application9
The following information will be required for the Heritage
Preservation Commission to fully understand the project and
its impact on the downtown
Format for information should be 24"x36" +/- with a set of
reductions at 8 1 /2" x I 1" or I I" x 17"
Information needed for sign review
• Elevation drawing of the sign on the elevation of the
building Drawing to be at 1/8" or'/4" scale Show
dimensions of the sign and the lettering in the style (font)
to be used
• Provide dimensions of the building and lot width measured
along the frontage that the sign is proposed to be placed
• Call out the materials and colors used for the sign
background and lettering Provide actual color samples
• If the sign is to be ht, show in detail how it will be lit and
the wattage of the lamp proposed
Information needed for Project Review
• Site Plan at 1"=20 feet scale, showing dimensions, adjacent
properties and structures Landscaping, lighting, grading
and drainage plan to the same scale
• Architectural elevations of all sides of the project and
preliminary floor plans at 1/8" or'/4" scale Elevations
should include adjacent buildings on each side of the
proposed project
• Contextual sketches, if necessary to convey the idea
• Material samples, showing actual materials to be used,
their color, and details showing how they will be used
• Descriptions of the methods of cleaning, maintaining,
restoring or imporving existing building materials
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Introduction
What is a Design Manual9
The Design Manual is an accumulation of recommendations created to direct and lead Stillwater in its
enhance its appearance, preserve its historical and/or architectural assets, protect and encourage areas
value, and assist its property owners They encourage the community to effectively work together as in
restoration is proposed
The design criteria and associated guidelines form the core of the design manual Each guideline or cnt,
paragraph that describes the history of that criterion Hopefully this will help to explain why this cnteni
the character of Stillwater The guidelines are not formulas or specific solutions, but are meant to be fle
develop compatibility within the building, its neighbors, and the area The guidelines are intentionally f
danger of sameness They are meant to encourage rather than insist, and discourage rather than prohibit
design Hopefully, the inherent flexibility of the process will allow for creative, imaginative design whi
attributes and maintaining the pedestrian character of downtown Stillwater
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How does the Design Review Process work9
New development or remodeling projects in the Downtown Planning Area, as shown in Figure 1, require a design review permit The
seven -member Heritage Preservation Commission shall review the project site, architecture and landscape plans with this design
manual to ensure consistency The Heritage Preservation Commission shall then recommend approval, denial or approval with certain
conditions to the Planning Commission and City Council
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Table of Contents
A Brief History of Stillwater for over 100 years
2
Setback
9
Proportion
10
Design Review Process
Height
Parking
11
12
Introduction
What is a Design Manuals
3
Rear Entrances
13
How Does the Design Review Process Work?
Roofs
Utility Areas & Mechanical Equipment
14
15
What Information is Expected with an
Detailing
16
Applications
4
Fagade Openings
17
Overview of a Design Manual
• Transom Windows
18
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Design Principles for New Construction
5
• Display Windows
19
Design Principals for Restoration and Rehabilitation
• Entries
Pedestrian Oriented Design
6
• Kick Plates
19
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Trademark Building Design
7
Materials
Color
21
Lighting
22
Awnings
23
Signs and Graphics
• Quantities, Locations & Size
24
Architectural Signs
25
Storefront Signs
26
Window Signs
27
Projecting Signs
28
Painted Wall Signs & Murals
29
• Coordination of Signs
30
• Materials
31
• Shapes of Signs
32
• Color
32
• Lettering
32
• Lighting
33
• Installation
33
• Landscaping
34
Design Review Ordinance
35
Glossary
39
Design Criteria/Design Guidelines 8
Overview of Design Manual
Design Principles for New Construction
New infill buildings should fit into the fabric of existing buildings and the overall streetscape and not p lesent a jarring contrast with
what is already there Therefore, design guidelines for existing storefronts also hold true for new construction The basic principle for
new construction in historic Downtown Stillwater is to maintain the scale and character of present buildings Generally new structures
should provide height, massing, setback, materials and rhythm compatibility to surrounding structures The reproduction of historic
design and details is expensive, artificial and is recommended only in some special cases of infill or small-scale constriction
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Design Principles for Restoration and Rehabilitations
Many buildings in Downtown Stillwater retain their original character, there are also many buildings that have been altered so
drastically since they were first constructed that little remains of their original design Rear walls and upper floors of older buildings
sometimes show their original character and from these areas one can imagine the original appearance of the fronts of these buildings
Of course, old photos are also helpful, and an abundance of photographic evidence is available at the State Historic Preservation
Office, the Washington County Historical Society and the John Runk photo collection at the Stillwater Public Library
To the extent possible, modification to storefronts and building facades should seek to remove inconsistent present layers of siding and
signage to emphasize the design and materials of the original building New designs may be appropnatelif the building has been
altered to the point that the original design has been destroyed Any new design should respect the proportions as well as the detailing
of the original design and should use materials, which are consistent with those used in the original buildings New design elements
such cloth awnings, flower boxes or signage which did not exist at previous times may be appropriate to give the building both color
and character Care must be taken so design elements are not applied which attempt to make a building appear as if it is1from a period
or style other than it really is
General principals for restoration and rehabilitation are taken from the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
• All work should be of a character and quality that maintains the distinguishing features of the building and environment The removal of
architectural features is not permitted
• Deteriorated architectural features should be repaired rather than replaced whenever possible In the event of replacement, new materials should
match the original in composition, design color, texture and appearance Duplication of original design based on physical or pictorial evidence is
preferable to using conjectural of "period" designs or using parts of other buildings
• Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship characteristic of structures of a period should be treated sensitively
Furthermore, if changes in use of a building are contemplated, they should be accomplished with minimum alteration to the structure and fabric
• In general, it is expected that buildings will be restored to their original appearance However, alterations to buildings are sometimes significant
because they reflect the history of the building and the district This significance should be respected and restoration to an "original" appearance
may not always be desirable All buildings should be recognized as products of their own time (Example A building that was constructed in 1890
should resemble a building from 1890 ) 11
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Overview of Design Manual
Pedestrian -Oriented Design
Background
Throughout history there have been places in the city where people could go to see people, and be seen Downtown Main Street
Stillwater has played its traditional role as a place where people can meet, see others, and be seen themselves This is part of what
makes it so special It is often the downtown main street that identifies an independent small town from generic suburban
environments Maintaining the pedestrian quality of the main street through the use of "pedestnan-oriented design" is critical We
know that this design works because it is this 'promenade' model of a traditional main street that has been copied in every regional
shopping mall ever created
Guidelines
• The design of the building should help make the street enjoyable, visually interesting and comfortable Individual buildings
should be integrated with the streetscape to bring activity in the building in direct contact with the people on the street
• Avoid blank walls, closed curtains, and neglected storefronts These are all pedestrian turn-offs Put two or three in a row and
you've killed the attraction to pedestrians It doesn't work in a mall and it doesn't work downtown
• Natural light should be allowed to penetrate into the store interior
• Displays should allow the customer a full view of the store interior
• Window displays should be attractive when viewed from both the sidewalk and the store interior
• Light fixtures should be hidden from view
• Window displays should allow people in the store to see out
• Existing uninteresting street facades can be enhanced with detailing, artwork, landscaping or other visually interesting features
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Overview of Design Manual
Trademark Building Design
Background
Trademark buildings have been designed in such a way as to make the services or goods sold immediately recol
specific architectural design, materials and colors of the building These were first developed on or near high-sp(
to read a sign would be too dilficult Such designs are generally in conflict wilh the characteristics of pedestrian
Guidelines
• Trademark buildings are prohibited
sable through the use of a
freeways where taking the time
tented commercial storefronts
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Design Criteria
Design Guidelines
The following guidelines, for the most part, deal with general rather than specific design elements in order to provide direction yet
stimulate and encourage architectural innovation
• Setback
• Proportion
• Height
• Parking
• Rear Entrances
• Roofs
• Utility Areas and Mechanical Equipment
• Detailing
• Fagade Openings
• Materials
• Color
• Lighting
• Awnings
• Signs and Graphics
• Architectural Signs
• Storefront Signs
• Window Signs
• Projecting Signs
• Painted Wall Signs and Murals
• Landscaping
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Setback
Background
Nothing does more to negatively change the social space of a small downtown street than the front building setback The recent emphasis onthe
automobile and parking lots in front of commercial structures can effectively destroy a pedestrian expinence It is far better to build right up to the
sidewalk and facilitate the chances for browsing, social interaction and people watching On occasion creating public space with a larger building
setback can be successful, if the emphasis remains on creating a space that complements and enhances the streetscape
Guidehnes
• Infill buildings shall be built to the Main Street front property line, flush to adjacent buildings Exceptions may be granted if
the setback is pedestrian oriented and contributes to the quality and character of Main Street
• Arcades adjacent to Main Street sidewalks are encouraged to increase the effective width of the narrow sidewalks and provide
a sheltered pedestrian path along store display windows
• No side setbacks are allowed unless next to a public pedestrian way
AVOID SETBACK FROM ADJACENT
BUILDINGS
BUILD IN LINE WITH ADJACENT
BUILDINGS
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Proportion
Backround
On Main Street, new building with wide disproportionate dimensions can easily disrupt the existing pattern of narrow lots and reletively high and
narrow individual fagades Also, wide, undifferentiated walls or windows can drastically impact the existing pattern of narrow, high fagade
openings such as windows and doorways 11 1
Guidelines j
• The proportion of infill buildings should be sympathetic to the proportion of their neighbors +
• Break up building masses into units of scale that relate to adjacent structures ,I
• Design fagade details, window openings and entries to conform to approximately the same proportional patterns of adjacent
structures 11 1
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Height
Background
This is one of the important elements to consider when designing new structures or additions to existing structures While vaned heights can mix
with each other in visually interesting ways, a building, which is significantly taller than adjacent development, will seriously disrupt the existing
scale of the downtown area
Guidelines
• The heights of new buildings shall conform to the average height of buildings on the block street face
• The height of new buildings shall be four (4) stones and fifty -feet (50') maximum or two (2) stones minimum, and within ten
percent (10%) of existing adjacent buildings
• Proposals should strive to maintain compatibility with adjacent cornice lines, floor to floor heights where these are strongly
expressed, sign bands, and any other elements which serve to unify the street elevation as a whole
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Parking
Background
The proper placement of the of parking areas in a traditional downtown are important factors in ensuring
unique pedestrianexperience
Guidelines
• Every effort should be made to maximize the retail space directly on Main Street and locate parking
• Parking lots should be screened from the street and the sidewalk either by walls or plantings or both
material should be compatible with the walls of existing adjacent buildings Walls should be at least
• Parking structures should take advantage of the topography of the site to conceal the structure to the
view The same care should be taken in the design of the parking as with any other building regardin
fagade openings, detailing and materials The structure should complement the streetscape through tl
pedestrian amenities
• Parking structures shall be designed to minimize the use of blank facades directly on the street
success and maintaining a
areas behind the buildings
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Rear Entrances
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Background
In the past, rear entrances served as service entrances only and were not intended for public use Today, with the emphasis on automobile parking
taking place behind businesses, the rear entrance is an important public access
Guidelines
• The rear fagade entrance should be clean and well maintained and present a welcome appearance A small sign, awnings, display
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windows and planter boxes can improve the appearance
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Roofs
Background
One of the major differences between residential and commercial buildings is the roof pitch or roofline Residemial structures usually have some
form of sloping or pitched roof whereas commercial structures are known for their reletivly flat roofs, often hidden by the extension of the from
wall plane If this vertical extension is low, it is known as a parapet, if the extension beyond the roof plane is great, sometimes doubling the height
of the building, it is known as a false front
Guidehnes
• The predominant roof shape in the commercial core is flat (slightly sloped to drain), with articulated parapets These parapets,
often embellished with brick detailing, are often stepped or sloped to achieve a visually interesting yet harmomous sequence
along the building fagade
• Infill building roofs shall be flat or gently pitched and hidden behind parapet walls that articulate the rhythm of the building
• Roof edges should be related in size and proportion to adjacent buildings
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Utility Areas and Mechanical Equipment
Background
Historically, utility areas or service entrances were accomodated off of a service alley Today, many of
or streets are now utilized by pedestrians as entrances from off street parking areas Also, the amount o
equipment has increased dramatically, therefore it is important to minimize the visual impact as much
Guidelines
• Screen exterior trash and storage areas, service yards, loading areas, transformers and air cond
view of nearby streets and adjacent structures in a manner that is compatible with the building
roof equipment shall be screened from public view
• Use architectural elements to screen mechanical equipment
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In attempting TO create the most aesthetic pedestrian experience possible, it is important to conceal the usually intrusive
material from view
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Detailing
Background
Downtown Stillwater has an assortment of masonry structures from the 1860's — 1940's in Italianate, Queen Anne and Classical Revival styles, to
name just a few The architectural ornamentation includes a variety of decorative features characteristic of early commercial storefronts
Articulated tin cornices, corbelled brickwork, pronounced window lmtels and sills are examples of the ornamentation most often seen in
Stillwater's Historic Downtown District
Guidelines
• The characteristic architectural features should never be removed or altered unless it is absolutely necessary
• Building alterations should restore architectural details of cornices, lintels, brick arches, chimneys and ironwork of the original
building as appropriate and feasable
• Where detailing has already been removed, every effort should be made to replicate them The use of the extensive historic
photographic records of Downtown Stillwater is highly recommended to discover missing detaililing
• Infill architecture should reflect some of the detailing of surrounding buildings in window shape, cornice lines and brick work
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Facade Openings
Background
It is important to recognize the difference between upper story openings and storefront, or street level openings
transparent or glazed open area at storefront level, for pedestrians to have a better view of the merchandise disp
windows and little or no spacing between openings Upper story openings are predominantly narrow with a ver
double -hung windows
Guidelines
• The size and proportion of windows and door openings of an infill building should be similar to
• Avoid infill panels when providing new windows in existing masonry openings
• Storefront restoration should return the facade to its original character appropriate
• Avoid concealing the original facade
The majority of storefronts have very common elements that include (1) entries, (2) kick plates, (3)
windows and a horizontal area for a canopy or sign
Transom windows
Display windows
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Facade Openings
1 TRANSOM WINDOWS
Background
Transom windows were smaller windows above the display windows that functioned as early energy savers They allowed daylight to enter deep
into the interior of the space When operable, they allowed excessive heat to escape Transoms also continued the transparent quality of the
storefront up to the top "frame" of the front facade, and are therefore an important element in the proportion of the building front
Guidelines
Often transom windows can still be found in downtown buildings underneath extenor cover-ups, and or above dropped ceilings They
should be retained whenever possible If the ceiling inside the store has been lowered, the ceiling could slope up 2-3 feet back to meet
the transom, or dark painted panels can be placed behind transom windows to help simulate transparency and depth
2 DISPLAY WINDOWS
Background
The display window is the link between the pedestrian environment outside and the business inside
Guidelines
• A minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the street level Main Street facade shall be transparent and thirty percent (30%) on side
streets or rear facades
• For remodeling, the original size, division and shape of display windows within the overall storefront frame should be
preserved
• For an infill building, window frames should be wood, or appropriately colored aluminum or vinyl clad
• Reflective glass is prohibited
• Mirrored or heavily tinted glass on the first floor or street level should not be used because it conveys a conflicting modern
design feeling It also creates a blank wall effect, which may be offensive to the pedestrian
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Fagade Openings i
3 ENTRIES
Background
Commercial storefront entries were typically recessed from the front plane of the structure This provided a sheltered transition area to the interior
of the store, more area for display space, and helped to emphasize the location of the entrance ' i I
Guidelines
• Recessed entries should be retained in existing buildings and required in new storefront construction
• Commercial entry doors use large, glass panels with vertical proportions to aid a sense of invitation and openne s to the
business
• Solid or residential -type doors with small areas of glass should be avoided
• Openings containing double entry doors should be retained i
• Painted wood doors and wood framing are preferred Aluminum doors and doorframes, aluminum windows and their
accessories with a clear aluminum finish are not acceptable, although colored anodized aluminum is acceptable,
4 KICK PLATES
Background
The kick plate, or bulkhead, functions to protect the display window by raising the glass area to a safer and more
Historically, materials have included wood panels, stone, brick and ceramic tile
Guidelines
• The original kick plate materials should always be retained, maintained, or uncovered when
viewed height
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Materials
Background
Buildings within the commercial core were constructed with brick, stone or wood Many of the original wood buildings have been lost to fire or
decay, leaving the masonry buildings as the lone remnants Compatability with similar exterior construction materials in the immediate area is
recommended in order to maintain the distinct character and harmony of the area
Guidelines
• An infill building and fagade should be composed of materials similar to original adjacent fagades (example local brick or
stone)
• New buildings should not stand out against the others but be compatable with the general area
• The use of exposed or painted concrete masonry units is not acceptable
• The use of materials that attempt to mimic traditional matenals is unacceptable An example would be fiberglass panels that
are molded to look like real bnck, or vinyl molded to look like wood honzontal lap siding
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Color
Background
The relationship of the colors and tones used on new or improved structures must be compatible with the color a
established by adjacent buildings The tasteful use of color and accent can introduce variety and charm, whereas
and color combinations can overload the senses and produce visual conflict and chaos Exercise caution in the u;
and their patterns The goal is to achieve an area -wide complementary blend of background colors combined wit
primary and focal colors
Guidelines
• The color of buildings should relate to the adjacent buildings colors to create a harmonious of
• Avoid colors which visually overpower or strongly contrast with adjacent building colors and
schemes as a whole
• The color of brick or other natural building materials should dictate the color family choice
• Painting new infill buildings is prohibited
tone patterns already
e indiscriminate fuse of colors
of colors and tone combinations
selected and limited uses of
tblished downtown color
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Background)
Lighting can add special character to the nighttime appearance of the Downtown It can illuminate building entrances, pedestrian walkways, and
advertising or floodlight special buildings However, if left without consideration of the entire downtown experience, unchecked lighting can
produce visual chaos, waste energy and create safety concerns
Guidelines
o A coordinated lighting plan should be submitted for review with building plans Provide information on each individual light
fixture proposed, including fixture sections, lamp type and wattage
o Lighting fixtures should be concealed or integrated into the overall design of the project The light source should be hidden
from direct pedestrian or motorist view
o Unshielded wall pack light fixtures are not appropriate
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Background
Historically, awnings were a frequent feature of the commercial buildings downtown Photographic records show, how the use of awnings softened
an otherwise hard and rigid streetscape Their main function was to shade the building and the merchendise, however, they were retractable to
allow more daylight in when needed Secondarily, the awnings provided protection for pedestrians and only on occasion did the awning get used
for signage Lettering on the awnings was seen only on the front valance so it was visiable when the awning was either in the lowered or raised
position
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Guidelines
• Retractable or operable awning are encouraged Fixed awnings should mimic the profile of operable units (one to one pitch)
• The emphasis of the awning should remain one of shelter and protection, rather than stgnage In keeping with this, the awning
should be loose and flowing, not stretched tight, subtle and subdued in color, not bright, extending well out over the sidewalk,
not a mere window dressing
• The width of awnings should fit the geometry of the building fagade They should not extend across multiple storefronts of
different buildings, but should reflect the window or door openings below
• The use of water-repellent or vinyl -coated canvas is in keeping with awnings of the time Plastic, or aluminum awnings or
canopies are not appropriate
• Fixed, round -headed awnings will be considered only over arched windows or doors, and only if,placed below or within the
arched lintel
• The awning valance, or skirt, shall be proportioned to the size of the awning But shall not exceed twelve (12) inches to height
• Signing on awnings is permitted (in place of other sign types) on the end panel or front valance only Use lettering size
proportional to the space available
• Back lighting of the awnings is inappropriate,
Use plain or striped fabrics Large areas of bright colors are inappropriate
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Signs and Graphics
Background
During the peak of commercial activity in Stillwater, the signs in the historic commercial district had a distinct character that was a part of the
overall streetscape Many of the historic buildings were built to accommodate a storefront sign band in their original design The efforts of the
Design Manual are not meant to turn back the clock, but rather to preserve and enhance that distinct and historic character of Stillwater All
signage is subject to Stillwater building and zoning codes
1 QUANTITIES, LOCATION AND SIZE
Background
In the past, streetscapes had a variety of sign types that not
only identified the business, but also the name of the
buildings, dates of construction, etc The signs were simple,
bold and well Crafted Lettering was in clear, no-nonsense
styles, maximizing the contrast between the background
and the lettering
Varying sign types can be found in the historic streetscape
including (1) architectural signs, (2) storefront signs, (3)
window signs, (4) awnings, (5) projecting signs, and (6)
painted wall signs and murals Every building should select
the most appropriate sign type for its architecture and
location
Guidelines
• The maintenance and restoration of any
existing historic signs is encouraged in lieu of
replacement
• Signage for a business not located within the
building is not acceptable
• Only one sign that contains the business name or graphic logo is permitted per street facing side The exception is that a
window sign may be used in addition to other sign types
• Signage should be located in such a way as to not obscure any architectural features of the building A projecting sign with
two faces is considered one sign
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Signs and
a. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNS
Backround
Architectural signs are integrated into the building fabric and are constructed of permanent materials such as stone or metal Names and the dates
of construction were common signs included on the fagade They were typically located in the roof parapet detailing or in a cornerstone detail
These add a sense of history and place to the character and fabric of Stillwater
i
Guidelines
• Preserve existing architectural signs
• Promote the use of the original building names in new signage
DESIGN MANUAL, COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, STILLWATER; MINNESOTA 27
Signs and Graphics
b. STOREFRONT SIGNS
Backround
Storefront signs are those which are located on the horizontal band dividing the storefront windows from the upper fagade of the building
Guidelines
• The storefront sign should be used to display the primarily name of the business only Use only one line of lettering if possible,
leaving out secondary information
• Use simple, bold lettering with sufficient contrast between the lettering and the background
• "Trademark" or "Logo" signs may not be acceptable if the color and character of the sign is not in keeping with the historic
character of the area
• The maximum area of the sign is regulated by the sign ordinance
• Graphics in the sign are included in the maximum allowable area
DESIGN MANUAL COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 2$
Signs and Graphics
e. WINDOW SIGNS
Background
Window signs are applied inside the glass of storefront windows, upper floor windows and doorways Their
pedestrian, therefore the signs gave more detailed information about the business
Guidelines
• It may often be desirable to keep the display space clear In these cases, insert the sign at the base
both
• Keep the lettering small remembering that the reader will be in close proximity to the sign Use se
and consider curving the top line at the head of the window
• Lettering formed with neon may be used in the inside of the window, provided the size, light inter
consistent with the theme of the buildong
• Total sign area in the window should not exceed one-third of the window area
• Display street numbers on or directly above the door, and business hours on the inside of the door
focus was on the approaching
the head of the window, or
-al lines where I ecessaiy
y, color and style are
in an adjacent window
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Signs and Graphics
d. PROJECTING SIGNS
Background
Projecting signs are at right angles to the building face, either fixed to the wall or hanging from a bracket Their major advantage over storefront or
window signs is their ability to be seen by pedestrians and motorists from a distance down the street If they get too large, however, they can
obscure each other, so it is important to keep them small and simple
Guidelines
• The maximum area of the sign and the minimum height above the sidewalk is regulated by the sign ordinance
• Use materials consistent with the period, such as wood signboards and metal brackets
DESIGN MANUAL, COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 30
`~--�--'-=-� Signs and
e. PAINTED WALL SIGNS & MURALS
Background
Painted wall signs occasionally appeared on the side of buildings at comer locations, or where a low adjacent roofline exposed an expanse of plain
brick wall above As these signs were high on the building, the message was simple and the lettering was large and bold In the time period of the
1920's — 1950's, there were occasions of painted advertising in these areas More recently, there have been murals created on walls of "non-
contributing" buildings, or on the bac of "non-contributing" buildings, or on the back walls of "contributing" buildings These have been
addressed on a case -by -case basis
Guidelines
• Where existing painted wall signs can still he found, leave them exposed, or restore them to their original colors
• No new wall signs or murals should he introduced on histonc "contnbuting" buildings
• Murals on "non-contnbuting" buildings have been allowed with individual review, provided they have a historic theme, and do
not advertise an existing business or company
I DESIGN MANUAL, COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 1131 1
Signs and Graphics
2. COORDINATION OF SIGNS
Backround
At the time of the commercial boom in Stillwater (1870's — 1900's) most buildings were owned and occupied by single businesses Merchants
thought of their entire fagade as potential sign space For this reason, the signs were all well coordinated Ownership and business use patterns
have changed over the years, and many buildings now contain multiple businesses It is important that tenants and owners cooperate to design a
sign package, which will help to reunify the building fagade
Guidelines
• Multiple -tenant buildings should submit a Sign Package that includes building elevations (drawn to scale), sign types, locations
and sizes Do not put up signs piecemeal View the building as a whole and plan a unified design strategy to take advantage of
all possible sign locations
• Tenants and owners should use a common lettering style and color scheme on the building
• Design the Sign Package to emphasize the whole width and geometry of storefronts and individual buildings Avoid the use of
unified signage across multiple buildings that are obviously separate and of different and distinct scale or architecture
• Consider giving the entire building an identifiable name,1 a "Stillwater Mercantile", with individual business signs near the
entrances, or on a common directory
BUILDING SIGN PROGRAM
p� 1 ���j Tenant A 14 sq ft sign
—�--.' �-=a Tenant B 21 sq ft sign
wT i� Tenant C 28 sq ft sign
Tenant D 28 sq ft sign
I Tenant E 21 sq ft sign
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Signs and Graphics
3. MATERIALS
Background
Apart from architectual signs, the original exterior signs of ShIlwater were constructed of wood and painted W:
or gilded Today a great range of materials are available, including metals and plastics, and their unconditioned
signage, which detracts from the unique character of Stillwater Modem sign materials are acceptable provided I
understanding of the Victorian spirit An exception is made in the case of internally lit and back -lit signs, their n
solid character of brick and wood Victorian architecture and they are bound to strike a false and distracting note
Guidelines
• Use painted wood where practicable It is the authentic material and will look appropriate agar
Stillwater's commercial fagades Modern materials that simulate wood may be acceptable, and
case basis
• Neon may be used as an interior window sign only
• Backlit and internally lit signs are not appropriate
• Supporting brackets for projecting signs should be metal, painted black
ow signs were painted, etched
can lead to a confusion of
it design is handled with an
ire is inherently foreign to the
the streetscapeI
the weathered brick of
.1 be reviewedlon a case -by -
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Signs and Graphics
4. SHAPE OF SIGNS
Background
The signs of Stillwater were forthright and utilitarian Simple, framed rectangular boards were constructed to fill the available spaces A common
type was the long narrow sign, which stretched across the top of the storefront windows
Guidelines
• Design the sign shape to fit and fill the available space Consider using long narrow signs spammng the full width of the fagade
• If a projecting sign is used, keep it simple in shape, small in size and utilitarian in design
• Window signs should be symmetrical in layout and position Top lines may be curved
5. COLOR
Background
The commercial structures of this time period did not use a wide range of paint colors The palette was particularly narrow, dark green, dark brown
and black were common Signs were painted for contrast rather than for color -black letters on a white background, gold letters on a black
background Complete ranges of paint colors are available today, ranging from the jarring to the pastel If they are used indiscriminately, the
unique historic character of Stillwater will be destroyed
Guidelines
• Choose subdued colors and dark tones in keeping with the Victonan tradition Properly selected combinations of dark brown
and green, black, off-white and gold are all appropriate
• Choose tones with sufficient contrast to be clearly legible dark on light or light on dark
• Support brackets of projecting signs should be black
6 LETTERING
Background
Most of the original signs in Stillwater were strictly practical -the lettering had to be large enough to have an impact at the required viewing
distance, and clear enough to be readily legible Generally the style was a plain bold or classic uppercase arranged symmetrically, and one style
was often repeated on various signs applied to one building
Guidelines
• Choose a bold and simple type style and use it on all appropnate signs
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Signs and Graphics
7. LIGHTING
Background
In the nineteenth century, Stillwater would have been dimly lit Today we expect our cities to be bright and In
acceptable standard of lighting without compromising the essential character of the historic setting
Guidelines
• Use incandescent indirect lighting and place spotlights discreetly, in such a way as to shield they
vehicular traffic
• Neon lights are permitted in window signs only Design them with respect for the historic ambia
• Do not use flashing, moving or intermittent lights
• Do not use internally or back -lit signs, either projecting, wall mounted, or hung inside the wind
• Do not use changeable or movable letters or graphics
8. INSTALLATION
Background
With the high turnover of businesses in many of the historic buildings, signage has become temporary in nature
sure that damage to buildings is minimized when signage is installed
at night We
from
of the area
achieve an
and
must be made to make
I
Guidelines II
• The installation of any signage or graphics must have a minimal impact on the building and must' allow the building to return
to its original condition upon signage removal
I
• Reuse of existing mounting brackets, studs or holes is desirable
DESIGN MANUAL, COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, STILLWATER,1 MINNESOTA II 35
Landscaping
Background
While there is little photographic evidence of extensive landscaping in downtown Slillwater in the past, there are many roles, which plants and
related landscape amenities can assume either as central features or as adjuncts to modem urban development They include a variety of clearly
functional uses such as the creation of shade, the buffering of active pedestrian areas from streets and parking lots, and the screening of unsightly
development Also included are equally important visual uses such as helping to establish a comfortable environment adjacent to large buildings,
providing a sense of structure and organization to urban open spaces, and adding a wide variety of color and texture to the overall setting
Guidelines
• Highlight important architectural features and structures by use of distinctive landscaping
• Visually and physically buffer parking lots from adjacent buildings and pedestrian walkways with groupings of plant materials
• Frame and edge existing and proposed building where feasible with appropriate types of plant material to achieve human scale
• Carefully locate street trees and shrub plantings with the downtown area to buffer and separate walkways from traffic
Create shade where needed for pedestrians establish more clearly defined pedestnan use areas
• Provide canopy trees to shade parked cars, but establish where practical Tree planting in parking lot islands will reduce heat
gain and should be encouraged -
DEFINE SPACE AND DIRECT VIEWS
PROVIDE VISUAL SCREENING
DESIGN MANUAL, COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, STILLWATER MINNESOTA 36
An Ordinance Establishing the Design Review Comm' ittee and
Design Permit Requirements
1 Purpose J
The intent of design review is to secure the general purposes of the Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan, to maintain the
character and integrity of neighborhoods and commercial districts by promoting excellence of design and development, 'preventing
traffic hazards, providing adequate services and encouraging development in harmony with its surroundings
2 Establishment of Committee I
A Design Review Committee is established The Committee shall consist of not less than five members One member shall be a
member of the Planning Commission and two members from the Heritage Preservation Commission Planning Commission and
Heritage Preservation Commission members shall serve on the Design Review Committee on a rotating basis, with the time and
duration of term to be determined by the chairman of the respective commissions The City Council shall appoint the remaining
members of the Design Review Committee The City Council should make appointments of members with architectural[ engineering
construction or landscape architectural experience
3 Required When
Design review is required for the following types of development or uses in the design districts as follows
(a) Districts -Downtown Plan District
(b) Types of projects and uses
1 New commercial structures i
2 New industrial structures 1
3 New multiple dwellings and dwelling groups containing three or more dwelling units
4 Duplexes or two or more detached dwellings on one lot
5 Structures intended for office use
6 Commercial or industrial uses of land not involving a building including outside storag
7 Accessory structures and uses, except those accessory uses and structures associated wi
dwelling
8 Any structure or use for which a variance, special or conditional use permit is required'
loading or utility areas
h a single family
DESIGN MANUAL, COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, STILLWATER',) MINNESOTA IF
37
9 Any exterior remodeling and/or site alteration with a value of $5,000 or more to any existing commercial, office
or industrial building or structure
10 Any exterior remodeling that could clearly alter the architectural integrity of that structure, residential or
commercial
11 All signs require a sign permit in Design Review District
12 Any project where the applicant is a public agency over which the City exercises land use controls
13 Any project which requires an EIS or EAW
14 Projects in the Bluff land/Shoreland District, including but not limited to buildings, roads, bridges, docks, and
shoreline nprap and boat storage areas
15 Any project, which requires design review as a result of a specific City action or as a result of a condition of prior,
approved project
16 Parking lots of five of more spaces
17 Modification to any use/structure originally requiring design review
18 Any PUD or subdivision
4 Application
Application for design review shall be filed with the Community Development Director on the prescribed form and include the
following
(a) Preliminary site development plan including
1 Parking and circulation areas
2 Location of buildings
3 Location and description signs
4 Orientation of windows and doors
5 Entrances and exits
6 Open spaces
7 Pedestrian circulation/
8 Adjacent buildings
9 Drainage plan
10 Lighting plan
11 Sign plan
(b) Preliminary architectural drawings including
1 Building elevations
2 Preliminary floor plan
3 Picture or drawing showing adjacent building(s) as appropriate
4 Screening details
DESIGN MANUAL, COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 38
(c) Landscape Plan including
1 Plants and lawn areas
2 Fences, walls surface textures, screening material
5 Fee
The applicant fee shall be established by City Council resolution
6 Review of Application by the Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee shall review all applications for development as required by this
Development Director shall arrange with the applicant a time and place of meeting between the
committee shall make reports and recommendations for each application to the Planning Commission
7 Consideration in Review of Application
The consideration of the Design Review Committee shall include, but not be limited to
(a) Consideration relating to site layout
1 The orientation and location of buildings and open spaces in relation to the physical ch
character of the neighborhood and the appearance and harmony of the buildings with adj;
(b) Consideration related to architectural character
1 The suitability of the building for the intended purpose
2 The consistency of the applications design with approved design guidelines
3 The compatibility of the character of the design with adjacent development
(c) Consideration related to landscaping
1 The location, height and material of walls, fences, hedges, trees and screen planting to
adjacent development or to conceal storage areas, utility installations or other unsightly d
2 The planting of ground cover or other landscape surfacing to prevent dust and erosion
3 The preservation of healthy mature trees
4 Usable open space in terns of quantity and quality of landscaping
(d) Consideration related to outdoor advertising
The Co1 mmunity
nd committee The
City Council
ictenstics ofPe site, the
,nt developmI nt
harmony with
Y,
1 The number, location, color, size, height, lighting and landscaping of outdoor advertising signs and structures in
relation to the creation of traffic hazards and the appearance and harmony with adjacent development
(e) Consideration related to traffic circulation, safety and congestion
(f) Consideration related to drainage
1 The effect of the site development plans on the adequacy of the storm and surface water drainage to both the site
and adjacent property i
2 Connection with existing drainage system
(g) Consideration of the historical structures, vistas, sites and the impact on development of these resources '
DESIGN MANUAL COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 39
(h) Special design guidelines for areas or districts of the City officially adopted by the City Council
8 Conditions
The Planning Commission shall consider the recommendations from the Design Review Committee and recommend the project for
approval or disapproval to the City Council The City Council shall make a final decision on granting the design approval The
granting of the design permit approval may indicate such conditions, as the Council deems reasonable and necessary to carry out the
intent of the chapter and the Zoning Ordinance
9 Findings and Decisions
Upon finding by the City council that the application, subject to any conditions imposed will
(a) Secure the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan and Special Area Plan
(b) Maintain the character and integrity of the neighborhood or commercial district
The City Council shall approve design permits subject to such conditions, as it deems necessary or otherwise deny the application
10 Time Limitations on Approval
If any development for which design review has been granted is not established within one year from the date of Council approval, the
approval shall be deemed automatically revoked unless extended in response to written extension request by the City Council
11 Conformance to Approval and Site Supervision
The Community Development Director shall perform site supervision as a part of the building permit procedure for which design
permits have been granted and the Community Development Director shall follow through to ensure that all provisions and conditions
of the design approval are complied with
12 Revocation
The City Council may, after holding a public hearing, revoke or amend a design permit approval for either of the following reasons
(a) That the approval of the permit was based on false information submitted by the applicant
(b) That the permit is being exercised contrary to the terms or conditions of approval or in violation of the Zoning
Ordinance
DESIGN MANUAL COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 40
Glossary
Baluster A short post in a senes supporting a handrail and thus forming a balustrade
Balustrade A hand railing or upnght posts or balusters
Bay An outward projection of a wall with windows, or a division in a wall seen as space between piers or columns
Bloclung Course The plain course of stone surmounting the cornice at the top of the building, also a projecting comice of stone
base of a building
bnck at the
Canopy A projection or hood over a door, window, niche, etc
Capital The head or crowning feature of a column {
Cladding An external covenng or skin applied to a structure for aesthetic or protective purposes
Column An upnght member, designed to carry a load i
Concrete Cement mixed with coarse and fine aggregate (such as pebbles, crushed stone, bnck) , sand and water in specific proportions
i
Coping A capping or covenng to a wall, either flat or sloping to throw off water
Corbelling Bnck of masonry courses, each built out beyond the one below like a senes of corbels to support a projections, windows, etc
Cornice, Any projecting ornamental molding along the top of a building, wall, etc, finishing or crowning it
I '
Dentils Small bnck blocks or toothed wood decorative members found in classical or penod architecture in comices, or other honzontal bands on
building fagades
Eaves The under part of a sloping roof overhanging a wall 1
i
Elevation The external faces of a building, also a drawing made in projection on a vertical plane to show any one face of a building
Fagade The face of a building, especially the pnncipal or front face showing its most prominent architectural fea Ires 1
False Fronts A vertical extension of a building facade above a roofline to add visual height
I
Fascia A plain horizontal band, which may consist of two or three fascia over sailing each other and sometimes separated by narrow moldings
DESIGN MANUAL, COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, STILLWATER, MINNESOTA II 41
Fenestration The arrangement of windows and doors in a building
Gable The triangular part of an exterior wall, created by the angle of a pitched roof with two sides
Hipped Roof A roof with pitched or sloped ends and sides, which rise from all four sides of a building
Lintel A horizontal beam or member above a door or window, which supports the wall above the facade opening
Mullions The frames of divisions within multi -pane windows
Muntin The vertical part of a door, screen, paneling, etc , butting into, or stopped by, the horizontal rails
Parapet A low wall, placed to protect any spot where there is a sudden drop, for example, a wall projecting above a roof plane
Pier A solid masonry support, as distinct from a column, the solid mass between doors, windows, and other openings in buildings
Pilaster A shallow pier or rectangular column projecting only slightly from a wall
Pillar A freestanding upright member, which, unlike a column, need not be cylindrical or conform to any of the orders
Ridge The horizontal line formed by the junction of two sloping surfaces of a roof
Sash The frame, which holds window panels, and forms the movable part of the window
Shutter A rectangular wood or cast iron piece, set on hinges and used to cover a window or door Historically used for security or to protect
window or door openings from natural elements
Sill The lower horizontal part of a window -frame
Soffit The underside of any architectural element
String Course A continuous projecting horizontal band on a building facade usually made of molding (wood or plaster) or masonry
DESIGN MANUAL, COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT STILLWATER MINNESOTA 42
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Memo
To Planning Commission
From Steve Russell, Community
Date January 6, 2005
Development Director
Subject Height Limits in Central Business District (CBD)
Based on the previous Planning Commission height discussion and a review of the
existing CBD ordinance, the following zoning amendment is recommended for Planning
Commission consideration
The amendment better defines infill and when the infill height limits apply and reduce
the height for freestanding vacant, sites to three stories and 40 feet
It is suggested that some height allowances for sites in the flood plain be considered
This amendment is presented for review and discussion If the Planning Commission
agrees with the changes, it can be scheduled for a public hearing at your February
meeting
•
0
E.-
ZONING
2 Corner lots On corner lots there
shall be a side yard on the
street side equivalent to 50 per
cent of the front yard required
on the adjacent lot fronting on
the side street In no case, how
ever, shall any side yard be less
than 15 feet, or 40 feet mea
sured from the centerline of the
side street, whichever is greater
3 Rear yard There shall be a
rear yard of not less than 15
feet
c Automotive
1 Automotive uses All automo
tive uses described in Subdivi
sion 16 (1)k adjacent to a rest
dential zone must maintain the
required front yard setback area
in a clear condition without per
manently parked or stored au-
tomobiles, trailers, vehicles or
other stored items or materials
used for or accessory to the
automotive use Short term daily
customer parking is allowed in
the setback area but the area
must be clear when the buss
ness is closed
2 Fences All stored autos, auto
parts, trailers or business re
lated items must be enclosed in
a building, or stored behind a
secure solid masonry wall or
sightly fence not less than six
(6) feet in height
3 Compliance All automobile re
pair uses as specified above
must obtain a special use per
mit and comply with this Sec
tion c within six (6) months
from the effective date of this
subdivision
(Ord No 885, § 1, 12 21 99)
Supp No 6
§ 31 1
Subd 17 CBD central business distract CBD
central business districts shall be regulated as
follows
(1) Purpose The purpose of the CBD district
shall be to provide a district for general
community commercial office and enter
tainment uses
(2) Principal permitted uses and buildings
Principal permitted uses and buildings in
the CBD district shall be as follows
a Administrative, executive and finan
cial offices
b Medical and dental offices
c Business and technical schools
d Schools and studios for arts and
crafts
e Photography, music and dance
f Professional, editorial, real estate,
insurance and other offices
g Stores, shops, general retail and of
(ices supplying commodities and per
forming services for city residents
and surrounding communities, such
as department stores, specialty and
antique shops, banks, business of
faces, and other financial institu
tions and personal services, enter
prises such as barber and beauty
shops, laundry and clothes cleaning
establishments
h Manufacturing of baked goods
i Establishments selling china, floor
covering, hardware, furniture, house
hold goods and appliances, paint,
wallpaper and materials_ and objects
of interior decorating
Clubs and lodges
CD31 19
(3) Permitted special use with special use
permit The following uses are permitted
in the CBD district by a special use per
nut
a Commercial recreational uses
b Restaurants, cafes and other food
service establishments
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STILLWATER CODE
c Private parking facilities for more
than five cars
d Temporary structures
e Commercial recreational entertain-
ment
f Residences of all classifications
g Printing and publishing or litho
graphic shops
h Supermarkets
i Drive in restaurants, eating places
or any other use involving a drive in
or drive through activity
Funeral homes and mortuaries
k Transportation stations, terminals
and facilities
1 Public utility transmission lines and
facilities
in Outside eating establishments
n Outside entertainments Commer
cial *
o Helipads
p Service stations or fuel sales
q Outside sales or special events *
r Hotels, motels or other uses proved
ing visitors with overnight accommo-
dations
s Clean light industrial compatibility
with surrounding areas
t Outside storage All outside storage
shall be screened by a solid wall or
fence and landscaping for public view
u Exterior phonographs, paging sys
tems, musical instruments and other
devices which disturb the peace, quiet
and comfort of the public
* These uses may be approved directly by the
city council if the event is a one time special
event not occurring on a regular basis
(4) Use determination A special use permit
may be required for the CBD district
when any other use or service establish-
ment deternuned by the planning commis-
sion to be the same general character as
the foregoing uses and which will not
impair the present or potential use of
adjacent properties may be permitted
(5) General regulations General regulations for the CBD district are as follows
•
a Height of buildings 3 yO
Maximum stones ,80 feet
Minimum 2 stones 25 feet
Infill within ten percent of height of
b Minimum lot area 10,000 square feet 4-"T }o cr.^WAIN.
LCJH/Y�
c Setbacks S/urr-�,v►... tt.� S4b�+�C
Front - -- - -- 15 feet- —
Rear 20 feet
Side 20 total for two sides (ten feet - ten feet or zero - 20 feet)
Lot coverage 80 percent of lot area
Landscaped area minimum 20 percent of lot area
d LandscapingArea minimum 20 percent of lot area
The front and corner side yard setbacks shall be landscaped
Supp No 6 CD3120
Memo
To
Planning Commission
From
Sheila McNamara
®ate
January 6, 2005
Subject
Update Information
Attached are the email addresses I have on file Please make any corrections
necessary Would you also add telephone numbers that you can be contacted at
Thank you
r
Sheila McNamara
Distribution List Name CPC Members
Members
David Junker
David Middleton
David Peroceschi
Gregg Carlsen
Jerry Turnquist
Michael Dahlquist
Paul Teske
Robert Gag
Dave _Junker@usbank corn
davemhomes@hotmad com
dperoceschi@attbi com
carlsen@usmternet com
jturng343@hotmad com
michael s dahlquist@uface army and
PWteske@msn com
robgag@tierneybros com