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Home My WebLink About1994-03-14 CPC Packetr water INS THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET NOTICE OF MEETING The Stillwater Planning Commission will meet on Monday, March 14, 1994, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street. Approval of Minutes of January 10, 1994 and February 14, 1994. AGENDA I. Case No. SUB/94-9. A minor subdivision of a 20 ft. x 155 ft. parcel of property from Lot 5, Block 1, Marvin Gardens to Lot 4, Block 1 Marvin Gardens (1100 West Sycamore Street) in the RA , Single Family Residential District, Mark D. and Julie Wilson, applicant. 2. Case No. SUP/94-10. A minor subdivision of a 1.3 acre lot into two lots of 17,500 sq. ft. and 39,128 sq. ft. The property is located at 1301 West Orleans Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Randy Noecker, applicant. 3. Case No. V/94-11. A variance to the front yard setback requirement (30 ft. required, 6 ft. proposed) for an addition to an existing home. The property is located at 936 Third Avenue South in the RA, Single Family Residential District. William and Jodi Defiel, applicants. 4. Case No. SV/94-12. A street vacation of a portion of Carnelian Street between Stillwater Avenue and St. Croix Avenue in the RB, Two Family Residential District. City of Stillwater, applicant. Other Business: Rivertown Trolley Annual Review Lily Lake Report CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATE: January 10, 1994 MEMBERS PRESENT: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Glenna Bealka, Duane Elliott, Dorothy Foster, Rob Hamlin, Jay Kimble, Kirk Roetman, Darwin Wald, and Don Valsvik Ann Pung-Terwedo, City Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Two changes were made to the minutes of December 20: First paragraph, second sentence should read: The applicant explained they would have to remove nine trees if access from the south was provided. Also, one of the Commissions reasons for denial was that they did not have off street parking and could use the public right-of-way for parking. Motion by Darwin Wald, seconded by Duane Elliott to approve the minutes of December 20, 1993, as amended. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 1. Case No. SUPj94-22 - A Special Use permit for the placement of a temporary semi -trailer food storage structure. The property is located at 216 West Myrtle Street (Warm World) in the PA, Public Administrative Office District. Trinity Lutheran Church, Applicant. Don Valsvik presented the case for Trinity Lutheran. The request is for a two-year permit. The church owns the building at 216 West Myrtle Street which houses Warm World and Family Service St. Croix. The temporary structure would be used for food storage for the Food Shelf, and would free up an additional 500 sq. ft. of space for Family Service offices. Rob Hamlin asked if there would be another location possible for the temporary building. Mr. Valsvik responded that having the structure next to the Family Services building would enable a staff member to accompany the recipient to the Food Shelf. He anticipates that Family Services or Warm World will be moving out of the building in the future. If not, an extension will be added to the building. In either case, the temporary structure will be removed in two years, at the most. Duane Elliott asked about possible screening of the structure. Steve Whitehouse, Family Service St. Croix addressed the Commission. He stated that the structure could be set parallel or perpendicular to the building. He stated that it is crucial to Planning Commission Minutes January 10, 1994 have the Food Shelf at the Family Service facility - it provides one location for all the sevice options. Motion by Darwin Wald, seconded by Dorothy Foster to approve the Special Use Permit request with four conditions. Motion carried 6- 2. Don Valsvik abstained. 2. Case No. SUB/94-3 - This case will be continued to next month Is meeting. 3. Case No. ZAM/94-1 - Zoning Map Amendment to rezone a 3.1 acre parcel of property from RA, Single Family Residential to BP-C, Business Park Commercial. The property is located at 2500 West Orleans and County Road #5. City of Stillwater, Applicant. Ann Pung-Terwedo presented the case. She stated that this area is more suited to retail than residential because of its location. Motion by Rob Hamlin, seconded by Kirk Roetman to approve a resolution recommending the Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment. Motion carried 9-0. 4. Case No. PUD/94-4 - A Planned Unit Development for a 19,115 Sq. ft. retail/office complex at 2500 West Orleans and County Road #5. The property is located in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Dick Zimmerman, Erickson Post, Inc., and Jim Witter, BWBR architect, presented the case. The plan is for a retail center, with a two-story anchor store, and a new gas station/convenience store with a 10-pump canopy. The request will also require a variance because of a five-foot rearyard setback (15 ft. required). The rear of the building will be screened with an evergreen hedge. Duane Elliott asked about drainage. Condition No. 5 was amended to read: A grading, erosion control, and drainage plan shall be submitted for review and approved by the City Engineer. Rob Hamlin suggested that Cond. No. 8 be added: A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission. There was discussion regarding the forty -foot height of the cupola. There was also discussion regarding whether painted or pigmented block should be required for the rear of the building. Condition No. 9 was added: Pigmented or painted block shall be used for the rear of the building in addition to a screening hedge. Motion by Duane Elliott, seconded by Rob Hamlin to approve the PUD request with nine conditions as amended. Motion carried 9-0. Planning Commission Minutes OTHER BUSINESS January 10, 1994 Ann noted that a public meeting will be held on January 31 to present the existing conditions of the Comprehensive Plan. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Kirk Roetman, seconded by Darwin Wald to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Carried. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 14, 1994 Date: February 14, 1994 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Glenna Bealka, Dorothy Foster, Jay Kimble, Kirk Roetman, and Don Valsvik Steve Russell, Community Development Director Ann Pung-Terwedo, City Planner Members Absent: Duane Elliott, Rob Hamlin, Darwin Wald Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. SUB 94-3. A three -lot minor subdivision of a 3.46 acre parcel into three lots of 42,322 square feet, 39,121 square feet and 63,785 square feet. Located south of Green Twig Way in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Richard and Janet Kutz, applicants. Janet Kutz was present along with her real estate agent, Dave Harvieux. Also present were Barry Stack, who surveyed the property, and Jim Blichfeldt, agent representing the sellers. The applicant stated that when subdivided, the lots would be more than three times the buildable lot size required by the City. The property is landlocked but has a recorded easement on which the cul de sac would be built. Mr. Harvieux stated that he did not believe that major grading and vegetation removal would occur. He said there is currently considerable scrub growth and ongoing erosion. He also feels that the construction would not affect the wetland area. He stated that the property is zoned residential and this is a reasonable use, consistent with the development in the area. It would not be detrimental, but would significantly increase the City's tax base. There was discussion regarding whether a gravity sewer would be adequate or if a lift pump would be required. Mr. Russell stated that the City does not favor developments which require private lift pumps, because of the possibility of malfunction. He also stated that the City has the responsibility in this case to provide access to the property. John Peterson, who lives on Eagle Ridge Trail, stated that he believes the development will affect the wetlands. There is currently marsh -type growth in the area and construction would have an impact on that growth. Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes February 14, 1994 Greg Norgaard, 380 Wildwood Court, stated that he is concerned because the property is adjacent to the old dump site, and digging around the site could cause release of pollutants. Tony Zenko, 540 Eagle Ridge Trail, asked about the future walking path around the lake. Mr. Russell stated that the natural character of the walkway would be significantly affected by this development. Mrs. Kutz stated that they are willing to work with the City on this. Pat Zenko, 540 Eagle Ridge Trail, stated that there is no park in the area, and suggested that the City buy this property and maintain it as a park/nature area. Jim Blichtfeldt stated that he represents the sellers, his sister and brother-in-law. They purchased the property in 1978 as an investment and now wish to sell. Motion by Glenna Bealka, seconded by Kirk Roetman to approve the Subdivision request. There was further discussion and the Commission agreed to add five conditions of approval: 1) Two lots will be served by gravity sewer.'2) Driveway may be used by pedestrians. 3) Grading plan to be submitted and approved. 4) No impact on, or filling of, wetlands. 5) Minimum tree cutting and vegetation removal. Vote was taken and the motion to approve carried 4-2. City Council will hear the case on February 28. Case No. SUP194-5. A Special Use Permit to conduct an auto repair business at 13900 - 60th Street North in the BP-C, Business Park - Commercial District. Clifford Schlenker, applicant. Mr. Schlenker stated that there will be two bays for car repairs. There are three conditions which the applicant agrees to. Motion by Kirk Roetman, seconded by Dorothy Foster to approve the Special Use Permit as conditioned. Carried 6-0. Case No. SV/94-8. A Street Vacation of a 20-ft. portion of Carnelian Street between West Stillwater Avenue and West Wilkins Street in the RB, Two -Family Residential District. Charles Huyink, Stillwater Good Samaritan Center. Ann Pung-Terwedo stated that the City Engineer recommended vacation of the entire portion of Carnelian Street. This case was heard along with the following: Case No; SUP/94E-6 - A Special Use Permit for the construction of an 18,490 sq. ft. addition to an existing 132 - bed nursing home facility. The property is located at 1119 North Owens Street in the RB, Two -Family Residential District. Charles Huyink, Stillwater Good Samaritan Center, applicant. 2 Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes Februar 14 1g94 Mr. Huyi.nk and the architect presented the case. The addition would add bedrooms in order to move residents from 3-bed rooms into 2-bed rooms and private rooms. There will be no additional residents. Gerald and Gloria Shepardson, 1208 N. William Street, stated their concerns with the property lines. They questioned the accuracy because of the deep snow. They stated that their property value will be affected by the addition. They also questioned how much lighting there will be and how much noise. They stated that they own two buildable lots which will have no access if Carnelian is closed. Clarence and JoAnn Loer, 1114 N. William, stated their concerns about lot lines, drainage, lights, trees, and parking. Keith Hoffbeck, corner of Wilkins and Williams Streets, said he is concerned about the size of the addition. The applicant responded that there will be no additional residents, and therefore, no increase in parking. There are 5 conditions of approval. The Commission agreed that a lighting plan should be submitted and approved (Condition No. 6) and Condition No. 3 should include a drainage plan and regulation of snow removal. The Commission also agreed to consider vacating only the portion of Carnelian requested by the applicant. Motion by Don Valsvik, seconded by Kirk Roetman to approve the Street Vacation as requested. Carried 6-0. Motion by Don Valsvik, seconded by Kirk Roetman to approve the Special Use Permit with six conditions as discussed. Carried 6-0. Case No. SUP/94-7 - A Special Use Permit to conduct a chiropractic office out of a home located at 1306 South Third Street in the RB, Two -Family Residential District. John Hilpisch, applicant. Mr. Hilpisch questioned Condition of Approval No. 1 which allows no signage. Mr. Russell stated that a sign identifying the structure, but not advertising, would be allowable. Melba Schroeder, 1214 S. 3rd St., sent written support of the request. Brian Benson, 1329 S. 4th Street, stated that this is a residential area and he would like to keep it that way. There are two other chiropractors in the area and they may request the same permit if this one is approved. 3 Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes February 14 1994 Ken Carlson, 117 E. Burlington, asked about future occupants of the home, and if this permit is transferrable. Mike Anderson, 1312 South 4th Street, questioned whether the driveway would be expanded to accomodate more cars. Mr. Hilpisch stated that he has no intentions of increasing the parking. His plans are to accomodate only a few patients, two days per week, 1 or 2 hours per day. Brian Benson withdrew his objection to the request, because of the restricted hours. Motion by Glenna Bealka, seconded by Jay Kimble to approve the Special Use Permit. Carried 6-0. OTHER BUSINESS Dorothy Foster and Kirk Roetman agreed to attend the Planning Workshop on March 26. Com rehensive Plan Update Steve reviewed some of the comments from the January 31 meeting. The next Comprehensive Plan Update will be a workshop session with the City Council. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Kirk Roetman, seconded by Don Valsvik to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 a.m. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 31, 1994 Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Glenna Bealka, Dorothy Foster, Rob Hamlin, Kirk Roetman, Don Valsvik, Darwin Wald Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Ann Pung-Terwedo, Planner Members Absent: Duane Elliott, Jay Kimble The Planning Commission held a public meeting on the Comprehensive Plan Update. Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He introduced Planning Commission members and explained the Commission's process of updating the Comprehensive Plan. He also introduced others who were present: Mayor Hooley and Councilmember Cummings; Mike Polehna, Del Peterson, and Michelle Roettger of the Parks and Recreation Commission; Roger Tomten of the Heritage Preservation Commission; and Molly Shodeen of the DNR. Ann Pung-Terwedo discussed preservation in general and showed slides of historic sites and structures in the City. Steve Russell discussed the planning areas included in the Plan and how future population growth will be accommodated. He also discussed traffic, economic development, parks, and housing. Following a short break at 8:30, the meeting was opened to comments and questions from the audience: Dave Erickson, Stillwater Township, asked who decided on the planning issues. Steve Russell responded that this is not the Plan being presented - these are the issues that need to be addressed in the Plan for policy direction. Barbara Rosamilia, Stillwater, asked about plans for mass transit. Corey Mohen of Stillwater suggested a weekend workshop be held for greater citizen participation. He also suggested that the City consider a citizens committee to assist with information on parks and open space. Chairman Fontaine stated that the Commission is considering holding Ward meetings on the Plan. Ken Wilson, Stillwater Township, questioned the goal of maintaining the character of the community when the Plan projects population and commercial growth. Another Township resident asked about urban sprawl versus planned growth. Steve Russell explained that the Plan would called for staged growth. A Stillwater Township resident asked that the Commission plan for open space and for a centralized shopping district. David Stone, Stillwater Township, questioned why the City could not retain its identity as a small river town and consider the concept Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes January 31, 1994 of not expanding. Richard Schultz, Stillwater Township, asked why Township residents were not surveyed. Chairman Fontaine responded that a Township Board member has been in attendance at every Comp. Plan Update meeting. Ann Thompsen, Stillwater Township, asked that the City not annex properties in the Highway 96 and 15 area. Nancy Purcell of Stillwater asked if growth is inevitable. Barbara Menninger, Stillwater Township, stated she has 1,000 signatures on a petition to cease further annexation. John Melville of Stillwater suggested that the City gather information from various sports groups in the area and take a look at the need for more sports facilities. Diane O'Bryan, Stillwater Township, stated that the Township now supports the City's tax base by paying $65,000 to the City for fire protection. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Darwin Wald, seconded by Don Valsvik to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m. Carried. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 01 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW Case No. SUB/94-9 Planning Commission Date: March 14, 1994 Project Location: 1110 West Sycamore Street Zoning District: RA Applicant's Name: Mark and Julie Wilson Type of Application: Resubdivision Pr 'ect De crr tion Resubdivide Lot 5, Block 1, Marvin Gardens Addition by adding 20 x 155 portion of lot to Lot 4. Discussion When this subdivision was approved, access to Lot 5 was provided by the 20 x 155 foot drainage and utility easement located on the south border of Lot 4. Since that time, the owner of Lot 5 has gained driveway access off of County Road 5 eliminating the need for driveway access over the 20 x 155 foot parcel. The utility/drainage easement would remain on the land. Finding The Resubdivision request is consistent with the subdivision and zoning requirement. Approval Attachments Application Map Legal Description CASE NUMBER_ �� j Case Numbor Fee Paid Date Filed vex PLANNING ADMINISTRATIVE FORM Street Location of Property: ------------------- _______________----_ logal Doscription of Property: __See -AttachedLegal Description. __-_-_ Owner: Name _Mark D _ and Julie L._�°7ilson -------------------------------- Address _=LIOO West -Sycamore -Street--- Phone: _ 439 ^2049 -- Applicant (if other than owner): \ame _-_.--_ Address ------------------------------ Phono---------------- Type of Requests, -__ Rezoning ___ Approval of Preliminary Plat ___ Spocial Use Permit ___ Approval of Final Plat ___ Variance . Lc_ Other _?°I:inor subdivision Description of Request: _Minor subdivision to allow the -20_foot-wide - strip of -land adjacent to Lot 4, Block 1, Marvin Gardens to be ---------------------------- attached to Lot 4, reserving a drainage and utility easement._ *NOTICE: ENGINEEING FEES MAY BE BILLED TO APPLICANT-. r Signature of Applicant___ Data of Public Hearing: ___� - __________ NOTE_ Slcntch of nrnnnrnr3 nrnnPrty nnri etntrtttra to i%a eIrnur.+ em l+anlr of tached, showing the following: 1. North direction. 2. Location of proposed structure on lot. 1 3. Dimensions of front and side set -backs. �5? 4. Dimensions of proposed structure. ti `�(P 5. Street names. ti -0 �' or 6. Location of adjacent existing buildings. IT (-^ 7. Other information as may be requested. o Approved ___ Denied ___ by tho'Planning Commission on •��si�l 1 t �t�`h,. subject to the following conditions:_:.-- ______________________r_______________--________---.______—________ Approved ___ Denied ___ by the Council on ________________ subject to the following conditions: ----------- -------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Comments. (Use other side), MIDWEST Land Surveyors & Civil Engineers, Inc. 199 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Ph.612-786-6909 Fax:612-786-9208 December 9, 1993 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: All that part of Lot 5, Block 1, MARVIN GARDENS, according to the plat thereof, on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota, which lies westerly of a southerly extension of the east line of Lot 4 of said Block 1, MARVIN GARDENS. Easements for drainage and utility purposes are to be kept in favor of the grantor over, under and across the above described parcel of land. I hereby certify that this survey, plan, legal description or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I- am a duly Registered Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. T el T. Anez Minnesota R.L.S. No. 13775 LAW OFFICES OF ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING 1635 NORTHWESTERN AVENUE STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 LYLE J. ECKBERG JAMES F. LAMMERS ROBERT G. BRIGGS PAUL A. WOLFF MARK J. VIERLING GREGORY G. GALLER KEVIN K. SHOEBERG THOMAS J. WEIDNER SUSAN D. OLSON Mr. Steve Russell Community Development Director City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 February 8, 1994 (612) 439-2878 FAX (612) 439-2923 In Re: Lot 5, Block 1, Marvin Gardens Minor Subdivision Dear Steve: Regarding the above -entitled matter, enclosed please find an Application for the Minor Subdivision of part of Lot 5, Block 1, Marvin Gardens, and our check in the amount of $50.00. You have previously advised me that it would not be necessary for my clients to attend either the Planning Commission meeting or the City Council meeting at which this matter will be reviewed and hopefully approved. The purpose of these proceedings is to allow the 20 foot wide strip of land adjacent to Lot 4, Block 1, Marvin Gardens to be attached to Lot 4, reserving a drainage and utility easement for the service of utilities to Lot 5. Should you have any questions regarding this matter or should my understanding of the procedures not be correct, I would appreciate your contact me. It is my understanding that you will notify me when the proposed minor subdivision has been approved. Thank you for your cooperation regarding this matter. Very truly yours, James F. Lammers JFL:dmr Enclosures c: Mark Wilson FOUND '/L INCH IRON PIPE MXR RLS 9232 0.1' 0.3 NORTH S THE NW %4 OF THE 5W'/+I I of SECTION Zl.T3RN-R2aW ' 66 oo 0 1 RLS 92.31 T � / �D � .•ti •L 0 T 2' r :j .• / i L1y 0P(THWE5T CORNER OF COOPER'S ADDITION B MCA BY 8 INCH 5T.04E MONUMENT / / / / / SCALE IN FEET O r'o 90 30 40 50 75 loo W Scale , One Inch Equals Fifty Feet r� SOUTH LINE OF THE NW I/y Of THC ll 5W %y OF 5E.C.710H Z1,T30N-RLOW NORTH LINE OF UNDERLYING —J COOPER'S ADDITION NOTES nnnn+nc I inch iron nive monument set marked The foregoing instru7i behalf of the corpora Notary Pub ic, P1v Commission Expi res SURVEYOR'S CERTIFIC4' 1, Joel T. Anez , herF plat as MARVIN GARDE correctly shown in fE the ground as shown; wetlands, easements Joel T. Anez - .1•ti nne< COUNTY TREASURER Current taxes due anc, 19. By W. Iq - Sr� Washington CoIJ0y COUNTY RECORDER Document number I hereebyppcfertify thi By Washington County STATF OF c j COU"JTY OF w s s The foregoing cert.ifi this Z_3- day of Notary Public, its My Commission Expire-, COUNTY SIIRVEYOR Pursuant to Chapter -S By J LAUsMMNc-e—M Washington County CITY OF STILLWATER, M Approved by the Citv 19J7. The written provided b Minnesota By Mayor - Approved by the City ,'-7 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW Case No. SUB/94-10 Planning Commission Date: March 14, 1994 Project Location: 1301 West Orleans Street Zoning District: RA, Single Family Applicant's Name: Randy Noecker Type of Application: Lot Split Project Description Request to subdivide 56,629 square foot lot into tow lots of 17,500 and 39,129 square feet with a modification to the lot frontage requirement for a 25 foot frontage. Discussion The request is to subdivide an existing lot with an existing house located on it into two lots, one developed and one vacant. The site is located in the RA, single-family residential district requiring a minimum of 10,000 square feet per lot. Minimum lot dimensions are 75 foot frontage and 100 foot depth. Because of the preexisting conditions and the unusual lot shape the proposal is to create a flag -type lot and new regular shaped Lot A. The subdivision ordinance allows lots with a minimum frontage of 30 feet. The 25 feet proposed frontage for the flag lot would provide adequate width for driveway access to the rear (existing) structure. City servies are located to the end of Orleans and available for both lots. Findings The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning requirements and because of the irregular lot size a 25 foot frontage for the existing lot is acceptable. Reco-mmendation Approval CQnditi4ns of Approval The existing residence shall connect to the city sanitary sewer and water systems as required by the public works and water department. Attachments Application subdivision map letter dated 2-25-94 6 pii ,j,�, ' q �" COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF STILLWATER CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER; MN 55082 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW APPLICATION N0, DATE: 02/08/94 ACTION REQUESTED FEE Appeal Certificate of Compliance Conditional or Special Use Permit _ Design Review Permit Planned Unit Development _ Variance Comprehensive Plan Amendment Zoning Amendment x Other Lot Split 70.00 ngineering Keview ree TOTAL FEE 7 . E AW EIS 1� T3 No Special Environmental Assessment Required�� a9 The applicant shall be responsible for the completeness and accurac�� f a�fo�rr�f r: supporting material submitted in connection with any application.' , PLEASE PRINT,OR TYPE' Q ADDRESS OF PROJECT 1301 W. Orleans, Stillwater, MN ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. ZONING DISTR C DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Lot Split "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct. I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used." PROPERTY OWNER Sandra J. Gentner REPRESENTATIVE MAILING ADDRESS 1301 W. Orleans MAILING ADDRESS-- V. Stillwater MN ZIP 55082 ZIP TELEPHONE 612 430-2467 LEPH N SIGNATURE - - - SIGNATURE Any decision made on this proposal can be appealed within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the action. APPLICATION DATA [L� LOT SIZE (Dimensions) '125 x 140 " TOTAL FLOOR AREA SQ. FT. TOTAL LAND AREA 1.3 acres sq: tttt. PROPOSED FLOOR AREA SQ. FT. HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS: Stories Feet BUILDING COVERAGE SQ. FT. (Principal) PAVED IMPERVIOUS ARC— SQ. FT. (Accessory)- # OFF STREET PARKING SPACES 384 North Ninth Street .,Bayport, Minnesota 55003 February 25th, 1994 Planning Department City of Stillwater 216-North Fourth Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 RE: PROPERTY SPLIT 1301 WEST ORLEANS Gentlemen: This letter will introduce Barbara A. -Peterson and James'D. Peterson to -you as proposed purchasers of the above lot. Our intention is to build a single family, rambler of approximately 1550 square feet, We,feel this is a excellent addition .to the neighborhood and`will temper the effect of the apartment buildings nearby. We have also spoken to the current owner and we believe she --is very happy t'o have this type of home next door. We hope you will see fit to -split the lots -,as we are very anxious to begin building. Attached pl.ease find copies of our house plan and a proposed site plan: -If you would Pike additional information please �t let us know and we will be,happy to provide it td you. Sincerely, , _51-!_ t 1 V FRpP! 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' 3 n ' // {}/ /03 z7- -- heq SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTHEASr 1/a OF NORTHEAST 1/4 SE-',. .3? WASHINGTON CO. CAST IRON MONUMENT j4.15 Kfyw ar Aldoc", ,etc• I hereby certify that this survey was prepared by me or udder my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registared Professional Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Dat:':! this 15�1 day of _dEz4_JV_V leY 1 199-�, • 1 - '-� Byr_Y_ •_;r• �,, Minnesota License No. 12267 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW Case No. V/94-11 Planning Commission Date: March 14, 1994 Project Location: 936 Third Ave So Zoning District: RB, Two-family residential Applicant's Name: William and Jodi Defiel Type of Application: Variance Project Description A variance to the front yard setback requirement (30 feet required, 6 feet proposed). Discussion The proposal is to construct a addition to an existing residential structure. The addition will be located in the front yard setback in this case. Even though the house has a Third Street address, this street is platted but not improved so the front of the house is facing Dubuque and the setback requirement is 30 feet. The proposal as shown uses Dubuque Street as the street which will access the house. A garage is proposed with a entrance into the foyer. No established setbacks presently exist in the area and the homes are placed on large lots. Findings The proposal meets the intent of the zoning ordinance and setback requirements. No established setbacks presently exist on the site or in the area.. Recommendation Approval Attachments Application Package LETTER TO PLANNING COMMISSION RE: VARIANCE To whom it may concern, In the planning of a garage/addition over the last seven years, we have concluded that the best scenario for ourselves and our neighborhood would require a variance. To put a garage on the "front" of our house facing 3rd Ave. S., would require coming off a road that was zoned but never existed. This would also restrict the view of or neighbors, the McKay's. If granted a variance, we could put the garage to the south and enter off of Dubuque. We would be approximatly 22 feet off of Dubuque. Several of our neighbors already have structures closer to the road then ours would be. This would be a great improvement to our neighborhood not only in aesthetic value, but in safety as well. We are the only house without off street parking at the present. With this plan, we would not restrict any views, and we believe it would fit nicely into the neighborhood. Thank you for your attention! Sincerely, William and Jodi Defiel 936 3rd Ave. South Stillwater, Mn. 430-1683 vv- I / 4 onu 1 lV1V --, --r t v rr 1141,-Ii Yii —, o • .. aW , r I ° ;1 •� ado � L. T 00 -- �- - a 2ov C UARwRY 1 \ LOT \ A HUDSON ST. to 18 132 o 132 1 to Ln to I in to Lo to 132 010 to 132 9 6' 0 13 u') 13i N �s I 132 m \ ,�;41 \ S iF Fo w I 5 0 5 132 1324 ID w 3 132 66 66 E DUBUOUE ST_. 18 132 132 1 o a to to to N to I R' tn tn 10 132 132 U. E 66 '0 18 132 132 I 0 7 INCI 'N U) 132 132 to BU RLIN GTON FOOTBALL FIELD C 18 132 132I to N to N 8 N to N to to to U" k10 132 132 9 0 32 132 0 Ln Ln Fo ,N L N S L 10 132 132 9 sr0i 18 13 13 I 0 to N to to 9 N N L to to ,� 10 132 132 47,001 66 12 14 132 ST. 18 2 1321 U) us N N N � N N a to 53 10 132 332 9 'o V) w Q 0- 0 ol r JOB NO. 6 ALE «<T LEROY H. WINNER ` Denorc . �n O'C �iL✓1. � c�u 14=sfti2 Q•pnr•r•d Une•r LO,•• of Seo•• of M;"'Wt0 �GdU. Y�II.•� Jr+e • A,o4 j, M,n- n. P} ne 421 1859 CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY SURVEY F07R' NO �,AAN PLASTER DESCR!BEDAS. Lots k and 5, Block 18, Hersey Staples and Co. Addition to ;;tll IwatPr. r �-05 S? �.'(= S. ��i -65t.2' MEAS 1 ' 66 PLAT 66 PLAT 1 , f r•� • j 4 Cli 5 1, 40.6' 0. a+ In:f t. �8.5 0.8 .• r� 'N 0:,.65 \r1E:.S. 6565; MEAS. 0 6'PL A T 66' PL AT D U B U Q U E 10 S T. F— M 0 66 hereby=ertity that �n • �w fir 1's_ I s; r.eyed the property describer abo.e ;nd ttiar the jbo,e plar o :orrecr reoresenration orsa:d survey. LAND SURVEYOR REG No 4987 sba, Hout DIL .z, JAOV� X (r.0 fts 3Z.10 A Pients tpjp Issut"i 1 1989 rmnvlw_ "A"j V�.Iz Llr-lyol-1 Q0 (/) 7D d ONT /i1V1 H D L-7 -•� w - z m :K I> Z<r ii Z �U /� V I V J CD LJ 00- ID Iv 7 \ N - td P m II D S Q 1a� �. E - 9 O NE O EO • 0 ru W w 1�51 �Yp cr7 xa C3 .? d =3 < I M z I> p ._;00 3 YEOm —77 3 ;u IFS Fir SMCA ZQ "eE � �M x P1 aa� .+ �E �_ MEc�; +znrn =Z 11 CI i! OE It R 3 Z I f7 r C Q y Y u +� xE ate= ww3Zj I c, m. ci It Q xE p<." w�3Z� i L1 e m < p'b C m m rri r— m bbZOO) 30 ;rn 0 I� 1' �•`• �r� jjyj �r, ft ol i -- � �f •`7,_ . � � .. it •�'. I ff NEIGHBORHOOD COMPARISONS William Funari (937 4th Ave So.) Hersey Addition Block 18 ti Lot 3 Butch •4 , Deck closer than my proposed addition Staples Addition Block 13 Lot 18 House closer than my proposed addition 1 A',! 1, 41 � &-lab hi'l PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW Case No. SV/94-12 Planning Commission Date: March 14, 1994 Project Location: Carnelian Street Zoning District: RB, Two-family, residential Applicant's Name: City of Stillwater Type of Application: Street Vacation Project Descri to ion A street vacation for a portion of Carnelian Street between St. Croix Avenue and Stillwater Avenue. Discussion The request is to vacate a portion of Carnelian Street between Stillwater Avenue and St. Avenue. Presently the street is not improved and it does not provide access to any existing lots. However, the owner of Lot 3, 4, and 5 (parcel 9340-4550) has indicated that a portion of their lot could be buildable. The existing home is situated on Lot 3. It would be difficult to construct a street and provide utilities for one lot. The lot does have access from William Street. The public works department and the water department reviewed the street vacation and they do not need this portion of Carnelian Street now or in the future. Findinas The street vacation does not impact any public facilities. Recommendation Approval Attachments Street vacation map. v� o9 s❑x Ole W V! 7 7/M I\j fl O y� � � ` Q Q h � mood ° m MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FR: Ann Pung-Terwedo DA: March 10, 1994 RE: ANNUAL REVIEW OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND REPORT ON 1993 RIVERTOWN TROLLEY ACTIVITIES, ROBERT RALEIGH, APPLICANT, CASE NO. SUP/89-26 Background: The trolley special use permit was issued in 1989 with a condition that the applicant prepare a written report each year. The attached letter gives a broad overview of the trolley use activity during the 1993 season. The trolley booth will stay in the same location as in the past years. A letter is attach from the Freight House giving permission. Recommendation: Approval of Special Use Permit (SUP/89-26) for the 1993 season with the following conditions: The ticket booth shall be located on the Freight House property, setback five feet from the south and east property boundaries. 2. The temporary booth shall be removed by December 31, 1993, unless special approval is given by the city council. (this is necessary because of the flood plain section.) This use permit is granted for one year. The applicant shall submit a written report describing the tour activity and suggesting improvements to the business regarding booth location and bus loading area. 4. The ticket booth sign shall be a maximum of eight square feet. The trolley booth may be four by twelve feet. Staff Recommendation: Approval City of Stillwater 216 N. 4th St. Stillwater,Mn,55082 To whom it may conern; 1993 was our 5th year in business operating the Stillwater Trolley Each year our business seems to grow a little more, which is important to us since we are such a seasonal business, Every year we get more Stillwater residents riding the trolley, who then seem to become some of our best customers, Everyearyear it never ceases to amaze me the different countries that Aeop e travel from to visit Stillwater or how they happened to hear about us, English, Scottish, Irish, Japanese, and German citizens are among our best customers along with people from Australia, New Zealand, China and Spain, Each year we change the tour a little since we get a large number of re— peat customers. We are also very thankful to the residents of Stillwater who are so helpful with the history of their homes and buildings when we need new information. 1994 promises to be our best year yet, provided we don't get flooded out again, Thank you again for having the opportunity of being a part of a great community. Sincere Robert. T. Raleig Stillwater Trolley Co. MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FR: Ann Pung-Terwedo DA: March 10, 1994 RE: LILY LAKE WATER SAMPLING The City of Stillwater conducted water sampling of Lily Lake this past summer. This sampling was done cooperation with the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District. Over the years, residents of Stillwater, especially those living on Lily Lake, have been concerned about the water quality of this urban lake. Tim Fredbo of the, Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District drafted the report and will be at the meeting to present the report and make recommendations to the city on what can be done to improve the water quality of Lily Lake. All of the Lily Lake property owners have been notified of the March 15, 1994, meeting. water THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA March 9, 1994 Dear Lily Lake Resident, The City of Stillwater began water quality sampling of Lily Lake in 1993. The purpose of this monitoring was to assess the current water quality patterns of the lake and help define reasonable water quality expectations. The Washington County Soil and Conservation District conducted the field work and prepared a report with the results of the water sampling along with recommendations for protection of this lake's resources. Tim Fredbo of the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District, will present the results of this study on Monday, March 14, 1994, at a meeting of the Stillwater Planning Commission. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 216 N. Fourth Street. Mr Fredbo will also give some important advice to you on what you can do as a property owner to protect the water resources of Lily Lake. Jf you have any questions, or would like a copy of the report, please call me at 439-6121. See you Monday. Thank you. APT/cg Sincerely oovt� 16 - Ann Pung-Terwedo City Planner CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 1993 WATER QUALITY SUMMARY OF LILLY LAKE A. INTRODUCTION The City of Stillwater began routine sampling of Lilly Lake in 1993. The purpose of this monitoring is to assess the current trophic status of the lake and to possibly continue a long term monitoring program which will enable the City to identify water quality trends associated with land use in Lilly Lake's watershed. Many citizens who live on and around Lilly Lake have expressed concern with the condition of the lake, citing excessive weed growth and reduced water clarity. The lake was sampled during the months of June, July, and August. The field work was performed by the Washington Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for the City. This report focuses on the assessment of the lake water quality data collected by the Washington SWCD. The principal focus of this effort is to begin to identify recent water quality patterns of the lake and to help define reasonable water quality expectations. It is also important to define what can degrade lake water quality and what the City can do to protect this lake's resources. The degradation of lakes can be caused by many things, but in most cases, it is caused by the excessive export of nutrients and sediment from the lakes watershed. This process of nutrient and sediment enrichment of waterbodies is called eutrophication. In an undisturbed watershed, eutrophication is a slow process that occurs over a period of many hundreds or thousands of years, during which time nutrients and sediments generated by the lake's watershed accumulate and gradually fill in the lake. The rate of eutrophication is frequently accelerated if abundant nutrient and sediment sources are located in a lake's watershed. When these nutrient sources owe their origins to man's activities, a new term, cultural eutrophication or enrichment, is used to describe the potentially rapid degradation that may take place. Human activities such as wastewater disposal, inadequate septic systems, construction activities, lawn fertilization, and improper agricultural practices can accelerate the eutrophication process. Eutrophic lakes can be characterized by a variety of water quality conditions, dependent upon their supply of nutrients. In many instances, eutrophic lakes may support excellent warm water fisheries. However, in advanced stages, the effects of lake eutrophication may cause serious resource degradation. These lakes may have algal blooms of such severity as to turn the water to "pea -soup" over the summer; reduce the potential for support of sport fisheries; and reduce riparian property values. Recreational activities in these lakes can also be severely reduced because of the aesthetically unpleasant conditions and foul odor associated with the algal blooms. In general, very 2 eutrophic (hypereutrophic) lakes -have a variety of nuisance conditions that detract from the resource's value. To prevent these types of severe nuisance conditions, it is important to prevent the excessive import of nutrients and sediments to the lakes. It is also important to have sufficient monitoring activities to be able to detect lake water quality degradation, so that corrective actions can be undertaken. B. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Water quality data was collected on three occasions during the summer of 1993 by the Washington Soil and Water Conservation District. Integrated surface samples were collected with a column sampler. Samples were analyzed by Interpoll Laboratory for total phosphorus, chlorophyll -a, nitrate and nitrite nitrogen, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, and pH. Water clarity, temperature, and dissolved oxygen (DO) content were measured in the field at the time of sampling. A complete listing of the data is contained in Tables 1 and 2. Measurements obtained over the summer are averaged to assess lake dynamics and for comparison to similar lakes in this region. Typical ranges of values for lakes in this ecoregion are also shown at the bottom of Table 1. 1. TRANSPARENCY The measurement of depth of light penetration using a Secchi disk gives a simple index of water transparency, or clarity. i It is also a measure of turbidity in the water, as well as an indication of the trophic state of the lake. A reduction in water transparency is usually the result of turbidity composed of suspended sediments, organic matter and phytoplankton. The average water transparency in Lilly Lake, as measured by Secchi disk during the study period, was 7.3 ft. (Table 1). This value is within the typical range for lakes in this ecoregion. Typical ranges are shown at the bottom of Table 1. The August reading of 3.0 feet was the only relatively poor reading during the summer of 1993. 2. PHOSPHORUS Phosphorus is a major nutrient involved in eutrophication and is generally associated with the growth of aquatic weeds and algae blooms. Common sources of phosphorus include runoff from urban areas, lakeshore lawns, and improperly operating sewage disposal systems. All three samples had relatively low total phosphorus (Total-P) concentrations, with no values exceeding the range of values expected for lakes in this ecoregion. (See Table 1). 3. CHLOROPHYLL -A Chlorophyll 'A is a photosynthetic component found in algae and aquatic plants. It is also an indication of algal productivity. Chlor-A readings were very low in Lilly Lake, 4 with the exception of the 08/25/93 value (Table 1). Even so, the average figure of 23 ug/l is still very nearly within the typical range for lakes in this area. 4. NITROGEN Several forms of nitrogen are responsible for health problems and increase the rate of lake eutrophication. Total nitrogen (TN) concentrations, which consist of total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TOT KJN) plus nitrate -nitrite nitrogen (N-NO2+NO3), averaged .88 mg/1 in Lilly Lake. This is on the low end of the range of values for lakes in our ecoregion. 5. pH The pH is an important factor of fresh water systems. It is a measure of alkalinity or acidity. Many biological and chemical processes are affected by pH levels. Waters supporting healthy aquatic life should be within a pH range of 6.5 to 9.0. Lilly Lake was within this range during the monitoring period. 6. Dissolved Oxygen Dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature were measured at the time of sampling on all three sampling dates. DO and temperature values, at each meter of depth, are shown in Table 2. These values show temperature and DO decreasing 5 with depth. This is typical in- all lakes, which are deep enough, once their surface waters start to warm. As warming occurs, lakes become stratified, forming three distinct layers. Lakes stratify because the density of water changes as its temperature changes. The upper layer, or epilimnion, is characterized by warmer (lighter or less dense) water. The epilimnion is roughly equivalent to the zone of light penetration, where the bulk of productivity or growth occurs. Below the epilimnion is the thermocline, the zone where temperatures decline rapidly. The bottom layer is'called the hypolimnion. This is where the water is the coldest (heavy or more dense) and DO levels are their lowest. This is the zone of decomposition, where plant materials either decay or sink to the bottom of the lake and accumulate. The presence or absence of oxygen (DO) in these zones, or layers, determines where aquatic organisms such as fish and zooplankton are found. In the spring, when lakes are usually not stratified, oxygen is usually present at all depths. Thus fish and zooplankton may be spread out throughout all lake depths. During the summer months, when lakes become stratified, little or no oxygen is produced in the hypolimnion (bottom layer). As oxygen is consumed in this zone, due to decomposition of organic matter, levels typically become too low for fish and zooplankton, forcing them to occupy the upper layers where an adequate supply of 2 oxygen is present. A minimum amount of dissolved oxygen required to maintain game fish populations is generally accepted to be between 4 and 5 mg/l. Typical dissolved oxygen content for lakes in this ecoregion range from 8 to 12 mg/l. C. TROPHIC STATE Many water quality scientists classify lakes according to their trophic state. Average summer values of total phosphorus, Chlorophyll -A, and transparency (measured with the Secchi disk) are most often used to determine a lake's trophic state. The Carlson Trophic State Index (TSI, Carlson, 1977), as shown in Figure 1, illustrates the relationship between trophic status and water quality data. Very unproductive or oligotrophic lakes, such as lakes in the northeast part of Minnesota, have low phosphorus concentrations, low chlorophyll -A concentrations, and high Secchi disk transparencies. On the other end of the spectrum, very productive or hypereutrophic lakes have high phosphorus concentrations, high chlorophyll -A concentra- tions, and low Secchi disk transparencies. Average values from Lilly Lake are plotted on the Trophic State Index (TSI) Chart to determine its trophic state, (Figure 1). Chlorophyll -A and total phosphorus are shown in PPB (parts per billion) on this chart, the conversion is 7 1 ppb=1 ug/1=.001 mg/1. Transparency is shown in meters, the conversion is 1 meter=3.28 feet. By extending a line straight up to the trophic state index scale from the total phosphorus, clorophyll-A, and transparency values, your lakes trophic state can be determined. Lilly Lake's values on the trophic state index scale, for total phosphorus and transparency, are quite good compared to many lakes in our region. The chlorophyll -A value is a bit higher, putting it well into the eutrophic range. Of all the parameters measured last summer, the chlorophyll - A reading for the 08/25/93 sampling showed the greatest increase from the prior months reading. I believe that this is directly attributable to the rather warm and sunny period that we were experiencing at this time. The day we sampled, was about the warmest day of the entire summer! The nitrogen and phosphorus levels did not show such a dramatic increase from the previous month's levels. The DO readings were depleted below a depth of two meters on 08/25/93 and this can be attributed to the increased algal productivity (high chlorophyll -A) at this time. Decomposition of dead algae tends to deplete oxygen levels in the water column. D. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Monitoring should be continued if possible, for a minimum of three consecutive years. This will better enable the City to detect any water quality trends associated with land use activities in Lilly Lake's watershed. For this purpose, 8 there should be a minimum of ten Secchi measurements over the summer time period (about mid -June through mid September) per year on Lilly Lake. In a similar fashion, there should be minimum of three integrated surface water measurements and an optimum of ten measurements of the lake for phosphorus, nitrogen, and chlorophyll -A. There should also be at least three summer measurements of PH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen. Based on the comments that I have received from various sources concerning the health of the lake, the water quality of Lilly Lake, from monitoring'results obtained for 1993, is not as degraded as I would have expected it to be. However, three samplings, coupled with the extremely cool, wet summer that we experienced in 1993, makes it very difficult to make any real accurate assessments about the condition of Lilly Lake. In this situation, it would be advisable to collect more data, and hopefully the summer weather this year will be closer to normal. With the exception of the 08/25/93 sampling, the water clarity and nutrient levels in Lilly Lake were very good. I feel that the drop-off in quality in August was directly related to our heavy summer rains, and the warm, short sunny period that caused the heavy algal bloom. Best management practices should be employed in Lilly Lake's watershed area to help slow the eutrophication process. These would include such techniques as the use of stormwater treatment areas, where possible, construction site erosion control, fertilizer management programs, and timely street cleaning. 10 TABLE 1 LILLY LAKE DATA SUMMARY DATE SECCHI TOTAL-P CHLOR-A NO2+NO3 Tot KJN TN pH ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ft. mg/l ug/l mg/l mg/l mg/l 6/23/93 9.5 0.03 7 0.04 0.69 0.73 7.7 7/20/93 9.5 0.02 5 0.03 0.82 0.85 8.1 8/25/93 3.0 0.05 56 0.06 1.00 1.06 7.7 Average 7.3 0.03 23 0.04 0.84 0.88 7.8 TYPICAL RANGES FOR ECOREGION 4.9-10.5 .025-.05 5-22 <.01 .6-1.2 .6-1.2 TABLE 2 LILLY LAKE DISSOLVED OXYGEN (DO) AND TEMPERATURE meters 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 6-23-93 Temp C DO mg/l 23 8.7 23 8.7 20 8.0 19.5 7.7 19 6.5 16 7.0 10.5 6.5 8 2.7 6 0.6 5.5 0.5 5 0.25 4.5 0.2 4.5 0.1 4.5 0.1 4.5 0.1 4.5 0.1 4.5 0.1 7-20-93 Temp C DO mg/l 25 8.4 25 8.5 25 8.6 23 4.2 20 3.8 16 5.0 12 4.8 9 1.3 7 1.0 5.5 0.7 5 0.5 5 0.5 5 0.5 4.5 0.5 4.5 0.5 4.5 0.5 4.5 0.5 8-25-93 Temp C DO mg/l 27.5 10.8 27 10.5 24 7.0 23 1.0 21 0.8 17 0.8 12.5 0.8 9.5 0.8 8 0.8 6 0.8 5.5 0.6 5 0.5 5 0.4 5 0.4 5 0.4 5 0.4 5 0.4 OLIGOTROPHIC MESOTROPHIC EUTROPHIC HYPEREUTROPHIC 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 ea TROPHIC STATE w INDEX is 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.5 i 0.5 0.3 TRANSPARENCY .�>:.•,d , • -:- �' ti� � . •- < ° »�,•• . (METERS)%. w ?a 0.5 1 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 40 60 80 100 150 CHLOROPHYLL•A (PPB) 3 5 7 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 150 TOTAL PHOSPHORUS (PPB) Figure 1 Carlson's Trophic State Index - Lilly Lake