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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-09 CPC Packeter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA January 9, 1992 THE STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION WILL MEET ON MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1992 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURT—H--ST—RETT. AGENDA Approval of Minutes - December 9, 1991. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Case No. V/SUP/92-1 - A Variance to the Parking Ordinance and Special Use Permit for the expansion of a restaurant/video store (Stelletti's) into an approximate 800 square foot space. The property i-s located at 826 South Fourth Street in the CA, General Commercial District. Donald Iste1, Applicant. 2. Case No. V/SUP/92-2 - Special Use Permit for construction of a boat boarding plaza area witn a Variance to the setback requirement for construction of a boarding deck located along the St. Croix River just north of the Dock Cafe (225 Nelson Street) in the Bluffland/Shoreland and Flood Plain District. City of Stillwater, St. Croix Boat and Packet Company, Applicants. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Election of Chairperson for 1992. 2. Review of Lily Lake Plan. 3. FYI Context Study for Historic Stillwater. 4. Set date for next Planning Commission meeting. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: December 9, 1991 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Angela Anderson, Gene Bealka, Glenna Bealka, Don Valsvik, and Darwin Wald Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Absent: Duane Elliott, Gary Funke, And Rob Hamlin Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUT S Motion by Don Valsvik to amend the minutes of November 18, 1991, page 3, item 10 with the addition of the following: Noise is unwanted sound, as defined by the Accoustical Society of America and the National Association for Noise Control. Seconded by Gene Bealka. All in favor. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve the minutes of November 18, 1991, as amended. Seconded by Angela Anderson. All in favor. F-U-BLIC HEARINGS 1. C o -5 - Preliminary Plat Approval for the subdivision of a 1.33 acre site into three lots of 17,860 square feet, 20,473 square feet, and 15,681 square feet. The property is located north of West Orleans Street, behind 1251 West Orleans Street, between Greeley Street and the Highlands of Stillwater in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Scott Grover, owner of the property, presented the request. He is proposing to build a single family home on Lot 2, and sell Lots 1 and 3 in an attempt to recover some of his costs for the improvements. There is one condition of approval: Road, sanitary sewer and water utility improvements shall be constructed before the final plat is approved. Mr. Grover is in agreement with the condition and is working on that at this time. Two neighboring property owners, Joan Norman of 1281 W. Orleans, and Sandy Gentner, 1301 W. Orleans, were present. Neither of these properties have city services at this time, and the owners are concerned about the cost and benefits of improvements. Steve Russell stated that the neighboring property owners will share in the cost of improvements, but if there was a hardship, the case could be brought to the City Council. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve the subdivision request with one condition. Seconded by Gene Bealka. All in favor. 1 Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes December 9, 1991 2. C se No. V SUP 91-62 - A Variance and Special Use Permit to conduct a four bedroom Bed and Breakfast at 622 West Churchill Street and to conduct a one bedroom Bed and Breakfast at 807 South Harriet Street. The properties abut one another in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Truett Lawson, owner of the properties, presented the request. He stated that because of the uniqueness of Stillwater, a Bred and Breakfast is an appropriate solution for lodging needs. He and his wife have improved the property since its purchase. He also feels that because of the size of the property, it will not be intrusive to the neighbors. He stated that the carriage house is legally separated from the main house, but he considers this a technical problem. He stated that the five rooms requested will all be on one site, which he feels is within the ordinance. He requests the approval of five rooms, because it will be more economically sound. He asked if the City Council hearing could be delayed until March. Mr. Russell stated that notice has already been advertised for the meeting, but that Mr. Lawson could request a continuance at the January City Council meeting. The Commission discussed the ordinance requirement that the owner/manager live on site. Mr. Lawson stated that his family will fulfill that requirement by having family members live in each of the properties. He also stated that the properties function as one property. Mr. Russell stated that a solution might be to recombine the lots again through a resubdivision request, which would require a survey and a public hearing. Chairman Fontaine stated that even if the lots were combined, there would still be two separate dwellings. Staff has recommended approval of the four -bedroom Bed and Breakfast. The Commission agreed and suggested that Mr. Lawson reapply for approval of the Carriage House after a one-year reviewal. Motion by Don Valsvik to approve the special use permit for a four bedroom Bed and Breakfast at 622 West Churchill, with reconsideration of the one -bedroom Carriage House request in one year. ADJnURNMENT_ Motion by Darwin Wald to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Seconded by Glenna Bealka. All in favor. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach, Recording Secretary 0 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. V/SUP/_92_-1 Project Location: 826 South Fourth Street Comprehensive Plan District: General Commercial. Zoning District: CA Applicant's Name: Donald Istel Type of Application: Special Use Permit and Variance PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Variance and Special Use Permit to convert an office space into a video rental store. DISCUSSION: The request is to expand Stel 1 etti ' s Pizza/Video Store into an existing 800 square foot office space. This proposal requires a Variance to the Parking Ordinance to expand an existing business and a Special Use Permit for the video rental because this use is not clearly defined in the Zoning Ordinance for the CA, General Commercial District. Also, the existing video rental store was not a part of the previous Variance granted for the restaurant business (Case No. V/90-15). The parking demand for this 800 square foot video store is four parking spaces. This demand was determined by defining the use as either a service establishment or convenience store. The total parking demand for tile whole restaurant/video store use is therefore eleven parking spaces. Parking in this area of South Fourth and Churchill Streets is intense so additional on street parking may be a problem. The applicant has stated the restaurant use has not been used to its capacity. Other uses in this area have a greater demand for the parking. The applicant has verbally stated he also plans to sell dairy products out of the restaurant/video store. This use is permitted in the CA District and does not generate the need for additional parking based on the square footage of the whole space. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. All restaurant employees shall park in the lot located behind the building. 2. Tne use shall be reviewed in six months. 3. Any additional expansion of the use requires a modification to this Special Use Permit. 4. The applicant shall submit a copy of the Lease Agreement for space. This is a submission requirement which gives the owner of the property permission to the applicant to use this space. RECOMMENDATION: Approval as conditioned. FINDINGS: This proposed use will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare and will be in harmony with the general purpose of the Parking Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: Site plan. 12 -golly /Tn 1 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUP/V/92-2 Planning Commission Meeting: January 13, 1992 Project Location: Just south of 225 Nelson Street Comprehensive Plan District: Park, recreation and open space. Zoning District: Duplex Residential/Bluffland/Shoreland/Flood Plain, RB,BF,FP Applicant's Name: St. Croix Boat and Packet Company Type of Application: Variance and Special Use Permit PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A request to construct boating plaza area including a landing deck with no setback (100 feet required). BACKGROUND: Tne application is to construct a boating plaza as a staging area for the Andiamo Charter/Excursion Boat and public boating slips and a river viewing seating area for the public. The City of Stillwater owns the land where the plaza -is proposed. The improvements would be available to the public as a part of the Riverway parks and open space system. Eventually the plaza would be connected to a pedestrian path leading to City owned lands to the south (Aiple lease property). The Downtown Plan shows the proposed site as a site for a boating plaza connected to the public parking lot, soutn of the Brick Alley, and Lowell Park by a pedestrian path. (See attached maps.) The Feasibility Study for Phase I Downtown Improvements provided a conceptual design for boaters plaza. (See drawing attached.) The plaza proposal before the Commission is proposed by the St. Croix Boat and Packet Company to improve the appearance of, and to better organize, the area around the boarding ramp and docks. The proposal has been developed with input from the applicant, Mike McGuire, (representing Jock Cafe owners) the Department of Natural Resources Staff and City Staff. Construction of the project would be -the responsibility of the applicant. The St. Croix Boat and Packet Company has a five year lease with the City to use the land as a boarding area for the Andiamo and public docks (1989-1994). PROJECT DESCRIPTION: the proposed snows the plaza area connecting to the pedestrian path leading to Lowell Park to the south and the railroad crossing leading to the public parking lot south of the Brick Alley. The existing crushed rock pathway in front of the Dock Cafe would lead to a 1,000 square foot plaza area. Pavers are proposed as the plaza surfacing material. The plaza area would lead towards the river to a 600 square foot ramp landing deck area. A seasonal canopy, covers the deck. The landing deck would be constructed of wood and t�pported by concrete footings and poles that could be viewed from: the -river. ee proposed plan and section views.) Additional rip rap would be installed around the footing and grape vines planted to eventually cover the footings 1 and bank. Eight benches are proposed providing seating for 50-70 people. A Kiosk shows advertising for the Andiamo and space for public information. A landscape element to the plan shows trees (Swamp White Oaks) along the walkway and Oak or Maples separating the site form the South Main public parking lot. The location of light fixtures are shown but fixture detail and lighting intensity is not indicated. A trash shelter location is also shown but details are not shown. ANALYSIS: Tne plaza improvement is consistent and helps to implement the Downtown Plan. Additional detail regarding the design of improvement elements will need to be considered by the Design Review Committee. This can provided at their February Design meeting before the application goes to the City Council. The project would improve the appearance of the site for boat users as well as the general public. Trash receptacles should be added to the plan and the kiosk sign should not be visible from the river. Lighting and other elements should be reviewed and approved by the Downtown Design Review Committee before construction. This application is within the Bluffland/Shoreland District and has been referred to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota/Wisconsin Boundary Area Commission for comment. Recommendation: Approval of the plaza improvement with the following findings and conditions: Findings: 1. The project will not adversely affect the flood capacity of flow of the St. Croix River. 2. The project as conditioned will meet the Bluffland/Shoreland District use standards. 3. The proposed project is consistent with and complimentary to existing adjacent development and the Downtown Plan. 4. The request will not negatively impact the character of the area. 5. The proposed as conditioned will not adversely impact views for the river. Conditions of Approval: 1. The design and material of the trash shelter, trash receptacles, benches, deck and canopy, pavers, light fixtures, kiosk, shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee before construction begins. 2. The kiosk sign shall not face the river. 3. Any rip rap rock shall be of natural standard colors. The cobble size and placement shall be approved by tire City. 4. Any new lighting shall be the minimal required to provide lighting for pedestrians. The light source shall not be viewed from the river or areas outside the light core. 5. Three trash receptacles of a design approved by the City shall be provided for pedestrian use. 2 6. The plaza area shall be open to the public. 7. Kiosk signage area and public information space shall be determined by the Design Review Committee. 8. No permits for construction or construction shall not begin until the permit has received necessary DNR approvals or certification. ATTACHMENTS: Plans. � ..�, aUw Cas0 \urnb0r .fie.. ,214- =9_z -�/ Fee Paid Date Filed Street Location of Property:sl_--- Legal Doscription of Property; ----__-___________--_______________:.__-- Owner. lame ---- o-lz F y � __-- ---------------------- --- Address 2/ ------�.t���-� _.�_'-_�'�.�---- Phone: --------------- Applicant (if other than owner): dame �� �' _/�r�fi ,_� Address _.,Lz5 _�----------- Phone. Type of Request.- ___ Rozoning ___ Approval of Preliminary Plat _ Special Use Permit ___ Approval of Final Plat _. Variance _-- Other ------------------- Description of Reques,: ------------------------------------------------------------------ Signature of Applicant: __�''.� ____ Data of Public Hearing: ----------------------- '______________________ 1\OTE: Sketch of proposed property and structure to be drawn.on back of this :orm or at. tac'red, showing the following: 1. North direction. 2. Location of proposed structure on lot. 3. Dimensions of front and side set -backs. 4. Dimensions of proposed structure. 5. Street names. o. Location of adjacent existing bui:uings. 7. Other information. as :nay be rcr-..ested. Approved _ _ Denied ___ by ihoPlanning Commission on sublet; to the following conditions: ------------------------------------- I ---------------------- 7 ------------------------------------------- Approved ___ Denied ___ by/ the Council on ____' v `�subject to th3 following conditions: ------------------------------------------------------------------ Comments: (Use other sida), ;;;awmr ■ rrr'w^ w LOWELL OEM -OWN M rf , /- C� J► to ❑ XCOQ r i } TWR 1 ► CE- j STrCET ► 'W 1 S s ► Defining Landscape:' Streetscape Areas Fkpxe 13 - - Pedestrian Circulation Parks & Open Space " M AO = 0 C) 0 0 cn > CD rr cu CD c CD li!Pn tF 0 z 0 M cn Cl) cn r- 0 -rnCl) m o c aaT co r- -n 0 Cd 0 m 0 O. z > m * 0 ca >. . r- -U m --A 0 10 -n r- m z > cl).o > G) I N 0. "a 0 (7) M Cl) -q Cl) 0 0 z > N --1 z - 0 > -n > cl z m cn 0 0 a r- 2 > M C z I 0 00 5 M m Tz m M m > > 04 p m m z 0 0 o C_ z 0 C: o --i m z * Cl) m 03 co Ln (D oo ►7 � J �I r IAIAAn PoL- t- PA-nhr) IZAI r WRTE:N D561<1 S)ECTIO / WWO U METAL woo v Im"N Mfth 5roY Pob, col. FooTIW--) I I I I ELL -An �N PZAIV �l o S� s�G�l onl 1/2 ,, ` / , - D„ /, 9 2 f SR VlrVV o :' �� C � t, -� � �- O � � � � .w � � � � � C .. _, �� � � ,- , .. �� I � �� `� � c d a, <1ate 11 THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MFmnPAmniim TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR /I ---- DATE: JANUARY 9, 1992 SUBJECT: ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON FOR 1992. The Planning Commission Bylaws call for the Commission to elect a chairperson in January of each year. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 r er THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR -i— DATE: JANUARY 8, 1992 SUBJECT: LILY LAKE PARK MASTER PLAN The City council authorized the preparation of a Lily Lake Park Master Plan to assist in coordinating the future development of the park. Amy Stefan, Stefan Associates, was hired to work with City Staff and the Park and Recreation Commission in preparing the plan. The plan has two phases. The first phase continues the existing one-way auto circulation system. The second phase Master Plan was developed to show what could be done with the waterfront if the south access road was a two-way and the road closest to the lake edge was closed and converted to a park. The plan shows the new fishing pier, paved parking area, path connecting the launch area to the beach area and picnic area on the north end of the beach. The plan is presented for Planning Commission review and comment before it is presented to the City Council for approval. RECOMMENDATION: Plan review and recommendation to the City Council. ATTACHMENT: Phase I and II - Lily Lake Master Plan. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 ul, Ull -3xd7 A717 I 0 NN I aiter ,_NZ .L1 w THE BIRTH PLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: ANN TERWEDO, PLANNER DATE: JANUARY 8, 1992 SUBJECT: CLG, CONTEXT STUDY GRANT APPLICATION As part of the on -going preservation work of the Heritage Preservation Commission, a context study is planned to begin this year. This is also part of the Comprehensive Plan update. The City can receive a matching grant to conduct the study. Please review the attached grant application. The major goals of the project explain the reasons for the study. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to 'the City Council that the Grant be submitted to the State Historical Society for funding. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 Minnesota Historical Society Application Form Certified Local Government 10% Pass Through Funds Send 20 Copies To: Minnesota Historical Society Grants Office Fort Snelling History Center St. Paul, MN 55111 1. Applicant: STILLWATER Name of City 216 for_th__Tourth_ StrQpt Street Address Sti 1 1 via ter MN 55082 City Zip 2. CLG Certification Date: 3. Authorized Official: Signature Date 11a11 V Ahrahar�,son , Mayor Print Name Title (612) 439-6121 Telephone Number 4. Project Director: Ann Punc-Terwedo Name 216 North Fourth Street Street Address Sti 11NratPr _MN55082_ City Zip C6121 439-6121 Telephone Number ------------------------ Action Taken: Approved Denied Withdrawn Date Received: MHS Grant No.:- 5. Fiscal Officer: DIANE DEBLON Name 216 North Fourth Street m Street Address Stillwater MN 55082 City Zip 6. Heritage Preservation Commission Chair: Jeff Johnson Name 309 South Fifth Street Street Address Stillwater __ MN _ 55082 City Zip 7. Project Duration: October 1, 1992_ to July 31, 1993. 8. Budget Summary (dollar amount): Applicant Match: $ Federal Funds: $ Total Budget: $ 9. Brief Project Description: Prepare_a contextual survey outline for the City of Stillwater to identify appropriate contexts and the supporting rationale. Minnesota Historical Society Use Only Dates of: Approved Funding: Grants Review Committee Action: Project Starting Date: Project Completetion Date: Federal Grant: $ Applicant Match: $ Project Total: $ page 2 Minnesota Historical Society - CLG Grant Application Form 10. Project Area (please check): Survey 1DR1 Evaluation National Register Nominations Local Registrations X _ Comprehensive Planning Public Education (please specify) 11. Detailed Project Description (use additional sheets as needed): Note: Applications must include all information requested for the project area checked above as outlined in Part III of this Grants Manual. The City of Stillwater would li_k.e to prepare a hi:stori;c contextual survey for the community. This initial study i:s the first of a multiple phase. effort to identify appropriate contexts to permit the organization of Stillwater's history into a manageable form. Presently, two h.istori:c contexts exist in Stillwater. One context is the St. Croix Triangle Lumbering identified in the statewide historic contexts developed by SHPO. The second context which has previously been identified in Stillwater is the Downtown Commercial District which is the development of Stillwater 1860-1940. This contextual survey will incorporate the two identified contexts while revealing additional historic contexts where Local, State and P.Iational may merit identification. The res.ults of this survey will be uti.li.zed by the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission, the Stillwater Planning Commission, Ri:vertown Restoration, the Washington County Historical Society, the Stillwater Public Library and other local organizations and individuals. This study will aid the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission and the Still- water Planning Commission with. the. preparation, evaluation and implementation of the Historic Resource Section of Stillwater's Comprehensive Plan. It will also assist in the evaluation of short and long range planning programs established for the community. The major goals of th.e contextual survey include the following: 1. Organize Stillwater's history into manageable form. 2. Provide the format for future consideration and evaluation of each context as identified by the contextual survey. 3. Provide a basis for the future of local designations of historic sites, structures and districts. 4. Provide historical information which can be effectively utilized by our City officials, commissions and City staff for the comprehensive planning efforts of Stillwater. DRAFT page 3 Minnesota Historical Society - CLG Grant Application Form 12. Project Products: The intention of the survey is to document appropriate contexts and supporting rationale for the City of Stillwater. This survey will be a stepping stone for future historic preservation planning in Sti:llwater. 13. Community Support: The Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission, Planning Commission and the Stillwater City Council have considered the project and support the contextual survey. Rivertown Restoration strongly supports the study. 14. Project Impact: There has been s.i:gnifi.cant historical data gathered on Stillwater and many books and periodicals written on the community. This survey sill organize Stillwater's history into meaningful contexts which will permit all interested persons to obtain greater information about the historical development of Stillwater. It will also provide a basis for future local historic designations of sites, buildings and districts. 15. Project Personnel: The City of Stillwater will retain the services of an experienced consultant to assist with the research and development of appropriate contexts. To assist the consultant, the Preservation Commission and Planning Staff will solicit the participation of local historians and historic information gathered by Rivertown Restoration and other individuals. The Community Development Department will be responsible for the management of the grant and serving as Staff to the Heritage Preservation Commission. Q cn cz Cl- fj Ca ' VICD o U� � r U � N N p u a� vi Li �y v N 'o •r yt N y u C U .O b F- M E M O R A N D U M TO: Planning Commission FR. Steve Russell, Community Development Director DA- January 8, 1992 RE: 1992 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT'S WORK PROGRAM I have attached goals and objectives for the Community Development Department and a work program for 1992 to carry out those goals and objectives. The work program is organized by planning activity areas; comprehensive planning; land use regulations, historical preservation; economic development and public information and participation and staffing coordination. The areas that the Planning Commission is most directly informed in are land use regulations, comprehensive planning and public information and coordination. Please review the work program particularly the Planning Commission areas of responsibility so we can discuss them at meeting time. After Planning Commission review, the work program will be presented to the City Council. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND WORK PROGRAM Comprehensive Plan: Guide the use of land through the preparation of a City Comprehensive Plan consistent with local development needs, community resources and good planning practices and principles. Objectives: 1. Develop and maintain and up-to-date Comprehensive Plan. 2. Prepare a more detailed plan as a part of the Comprehensive Plan for areas of the City or subject area needing special attention and policy direction. Work Program: 1. Begin preparation of major Comprehensive Plan Amendment. 2. Prepare minor Comprehensive Plan Amendments to accommodate small infill annexations. 3. Coordination preparation of plans for Lowell Park reconstruction and expansion. 4. Prepare and adopt Water Shed Management plans for Brown's Creek and Middle River. 5. Complete riverway view study and coordinate with DNR. 6. Assist in preparation of Capital Improvement Program and coordinate with the comprehensive Plan. 7. Prepare application for state or regional agencies grants to help pay for levee wall reconstruction. 8. Develop a city annexation growth policy as a part of the Comprehensive Plan. Land Use Regulations: Administer land use regulations for benefit of overall community. Objectives: 1. Develop and maintain Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Work Program: 1. Amend Zoning Ordinance as needed (text and map). 2. Update and amend Subdivision Ordinance. 3. Review planning and planned related permits as required by the Zoning Ordinance (PUD's, variances, subdivisions, street vacation). 4. Administer State Environmental Review requirement. 5. Review design of new development in West Stillwater Business Park. Historic Preservation: Recognize and preserve Stillwater's historic resources. Objectives: 1. Identify historic resources, building, sites and places. 2. Develop Historic Preservation Policy and implement program. 3. Develop information to assist property owners recognize and rehabilitate historic and older structures. 4. Educate the public of the importance of the cities historic resources. 5. Implement Work Program. Work Program: 1992 Work Program 1. Continue to support and proceed with the nomination of the Downtown Stillwater Historic Commercial District to the National Register of Historic Places. 2. Continue as Design Review Committee as regulated by the Design Review Regulations and Preservation Ordinance. 3. Assist the school district during their adaptive reuse of the Stillwater Junior High and Washington School facilities. 4. Assist the Downtown Plan Action Committee and the City Council on all design elements, both manmade and natural, during the City's planning efforts in the Downtown and the whole community. a. Conduct research, review plans and support the restoration, preservation an expansion of Lowell Park and the Levee Wall as part of the Phase II, Downtown Improvements. b. Review and comment on the design elements of any proposed parking ramp structures in the Downtown Plan Area. 5. Conduct a context study of the City of Stillwater as part of the Preservation Commissions on -going research into the history of the Community. 6. Assist the City Council in the consideration of various methods to preserve the Stillwater/Houlton Lift Bridge which is on the National Register of historic places. 7. Complete the downtown brochure on the downtown commercial historic district. 8. Work with private groups/individuals to assist in the preservation and restoration of Downtown Stillwater and the surrounding residential neighbors. 9. Assist and support the activities of other preservation advocates, Rivertown Restoration and the Washington County Historical Society. 10. Advocate and educate the community on the importance of the History of the City of Stillwater. 11. Continue to work with the State Historic Preservation office. 12. Other work items which may develop during the year. 13. Work as liaison with of other communities involved in Historic Preservation. Economic Development: Support economic development consistent with City needs: Objectives: 1. Promote City economic development and provide assistant consistent with City Economic Development Policy. Work Program: 1. Assist in reviewing requests for economic development assistance and make recommendations regarding the requests to the City Council. 2. Represent the City on the Stillwater Area Economic Development Corporation and provide assistance as needed. 3. Assist Cub Food find a new office location in the downtown. 4. Monitor/assist in coordination of completion of Phase I Downtown Improvements. S. Assist in administration of Downtown Assistance/Rehab Program. 6. Maintain Industrial/Commercial Vacant Land Survey. Public Information and Participation: Provide the opportunity for public participation in planning related issues and decisions. Objectives: 1. Develop and distribute public information on planning permits and building requirements. 2. Provide maximum opportunity for public involvement in plan development and implementation process. Work Program: 1. Write public interest articles on planning issues and projects for City tabloid, new articles and Chamber publication. 2. Staff Planning Commission, Design Review Committee, Downtown Plan Action Committee and Heritage Preservation Commission. 3. Present current planning projects to community groups as needed/requested. 4. Present community development updates to various community groups. Coordination: Cooperate with other City departments and other local, regional and state agencies on projects that benefit the City. Objectives: 1. Provide planning staff assistance as needed for activities that are related to planning activities. 2. Effectively and clearly represent the City to other local, regional and state governments and organizations. Work Program: 1. Review Metropolitan Council policies and plans to see how they affect the City, inform the Council of the effect and draft and present comments as directed. 2. Review county, regional, state and national documents that impact Stillwater planning and as appropriate present to the City for comment. 1991 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Assist is coordination of Downtown Phase I Improvements. Prepare staff reviews for 15 Special Use Permits, 27 Variances and 24 Subdivisions and 2 Planned Unit Developments. Complete major update of Zoning Ordinance. Revise Flood Plain Ordinance. Receive certification for Downtown Stillwater Commercial Historic District. Assist in purchase of two sites for new Armory and Downtown Developments.