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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-05-11 CPC Packet• IliWater THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA May 6, 1987 THE STILLWATER PLANNING C0MMISSION WILL MEET ON MONDAY, MAY 11, 1987 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA Approval of Minutes - April 20, 1987. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Case No. CUP/87-22 - Conditional Use Permit request for filling and grading a 2.5 acre site and rip -raping the river bank with rocks and construction material. The site is located North of the Stillwater Yacht Club between the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks and the St. Croix River in the Flood Plain District, Frank Aiple, Applicant. 2. Case No. SUB/87-24 - Preliminary Plat Approval far Interlachen Hills Third Addition (Phase II). CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: April 20, 1987 TIME: 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Judy Curtis Dean Miller Don Valsvik Nancy Putz Rob Hamlin Jean Jacobson Mark Ehlenz Steve Russell, City Planner MEMBERS ABSENT: Jay Kimble The meeting was called to order by Gerald Fontaine at 7:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of March 23, 1987 were approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CASE NO. V/87-15 Variance request for construction of a duplex on a 9,000 sq. ft. lot (10,000) required) in the RB Two Family Residential District at 623 West Anderson Street, Bernard G. Harvieux, Applicant. Dave Harvieux presented the request representing his parents. He noted the proposed duplex as shown on the plans submitted would be either 28' x 48' or 24' x 36'. An existing structure, in poor condition, on the lot would be demolished. Helen and Bill McKnight, neighbors to the West, expressed concern for the lack of play area for family that may occupy the residence. The Commission expressed concern for the number of vehicles that were stored in lots 4, 5 and 7 also owned by the Applicant. Chairman Fontaine outlined alternatives available to the Developer as (1) approve variance request (2) deny variance or the Applicant could resubdivide lot 7 to meet the area requirements for the duplex on lot 6. Motion by Nancy Putz for denial of request. Mark Ehlenz second. Denied on 6-1 vote. CASE NO. SUP/87-16 Special Use Permit for a nine bedroom 18 guest Bed and Breakfast in RCM Multi -Family Residential District at 306 West Olive Street. Charles and Judith Dougherty, Applicants. Mr. Dougherty presented the application and requested changes from the previous Conditions of Approval. He indicated they are the new owners and will, as managers, live at the Bed and Breakfast. They would like to have business meetings limited to 18 persons, a spotlight on the existing sign in front of the house and nine room and eighteen guests maximum. Leo Lohmer, who lives across the street, is concerned with wedding receptions and the service 1 of alcoholic beverages. He indicated that the Bed and Breakfast has changed hands since the City's Conditional Use Permit approval in November 1986 and wondered if the Use Permit is still good. Joan See indicated concern about the availability of alcoholic beverages. Kathy Oertel said the street light provided adequate lighting and would not like to see a light on the sign. Commissioner Hamlin asked how many parkings on site were available. Mr. Dougherty said there were nine spaces with two covered spaces in the Carriage House. The Commission first voted on the use, then the individual changes in the Conditions of Approval as follows: Use as Bed and Breakfast - Motion by Robert Hamlin, second by Nancy Putz. Vote 7-0 approved. Condition #4 - Increase size of Bed and Breakfast to nine rooms and eighteen guests. Motion by Judy Curtis, second by Mark Ehlenz. Approved 7-0. Condition #6 - Alcoholic beverages provided to guests. Motion by Mark Ehlenz. Second by Nancy Putz. Denied 5-2. Condition #8 - Meals instead of breakfast only to guests. Motion by Don Valsvik. Second by Judy Curtis. Approved 5-2. Condition #9 - Allows receptions and business meetings for guests only. Motion by Don Valsvik, second by Judy Curtis. Approved 6-1. Condition #11- Additional lighting. Motion by Rob Hamlin, second by Dean Miller. Denied 7-0. CASE NO. V/87-17 Variance request for more than one nameplate sign and one business sign per lot frontage at River Heights Plaza, 1570 Frontage Road West, in IP-C Industrial Park Commercial District. Robert Scott Development, Applicants. Judy Crigo, representing the Applicant, presented the plans. She indicated that the sign criteria should be changed adding a provision for signage to meet City Code and regarding spacing between signs. Commissioners questioned the amount of signage and how it relates to sign area standards for the district. Staff indicated the sign area is within the limits but that the number of signs is more than what would be allowed. Dean Miller questioned the need for two four foot cabinet signs on the West end of the building while the other signs are a maximum of two feet. The applicant indicated that the four foot height is within the lease agreement with Brooks Thompson and the sign has been ordered. Some Commissioners felt the four ft. height was too large. Motion by Dean Miller, second by Jean Jacobson. Approved 7-0 with added Conditions 13 & 14. CASE NO. SUB/87-18 2 Minor land division subdividing a 15,000 sq. ft. lot into two lots of 7,500 sq. ft. each at 418 West Maple Street in the RB Duplex District. Steve and Nancy Hesse, Applicants. Steven Hesse indicated he planned to sell the house and would like to sell the lot separately. The lots meet the 7,500 sq. ft. lot size requirements for single family lots in the RB District. Motion by Dean Miller, second by Don Valsvik. Passed 7-0. CASE NO. SUP/V/87-19 Special Use Permit for locating a Caboose kitchen and decking with variance to the rear yard setback requirements at the Fright House Restaurant, 305 South Water Street in the CA General Commercial District. Jim Williams, Applicant. Jim Williams presented the plans. He indicated the plans are to open the bar portion of the Caboose this year with food preparation later. Jerry Brien expressed concern regarding the number of cooking areas, additional seating and parking in the area. Rob Hamlin stated that parking is a problem. Mr. Williams stated that the new McGuire Restaurant with 200 seats will further impact the area. Rob Hamlin said there is need to deal with parking now. It was suggested that a possibility would be to allow the Caboose but not allow deck and seating expansion. A condition of approval requires the applicant to provide a rubbish location screened from public view. Motion by Nancy Putz, second by Judy Curtis to approve the Special Use Permit. Approved on 5-2 vote. CASE NO. SUP/87-20 Special Use Permit for a local retail use directly North of 1635 South Greeley Street in the RA Single Family Residential District. Dennis and Connie Strohkirch, Applicants. Dennis Strohkirch presented the plans. He stated the drainage and landscape plan has been prepared by Short, Elliott and Hendrickson because they are aware of the public utilities in the area. The proposed building will be one story, half will be in offices and half in a laundromat. Judy Clausen, the owner of the single family residence to the North, indicated concern about traffic, hours of operation and lighting. Vivi Dornfeld said drainage is a problem and sometimes the sewer lines overflow down her driveway into the Brick Pond. Mr. Clausen stated that the project would adversely affect the value of his property. Staff indicated, based on the site plan, a five foot front yard variance is required (20 ft. required, 15 provided) and a 10 ft. rear yard variance (15 is provided 25 is required). The Applicant indicated that laundromat hours will be from 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Any lighting will be low pedestrian lighting and that a higher fence could be constructed to screen the parking area from the residence. The Applicant stated that the parking lot is 25 to 30 ft. from the residence giving plenty of space to screen the lot. Nancy Putz said she did not think the laundromat was an appropriate use for the location. 3 Motion by Rob Hamlin, second by Nancy Putz to deny the request. Motion failed 3-4. Second motion by Judy Curtis, second by Mark Ehlenz to approve the Special Use Permit and Variance as conditioned in the Staff Report and with further conditions regarding hours of operation management and parking lot screening to the South. Approved 4-3. OTHER BUSINESS Zoning Ordinance Amendment discussion: 1. Garage setback requirement - Commission felt that a 10 ft. setback for garages was appropriate. David Johnson, Oak Glen Development said he would prefer to have a five ft. setback without living space behind the last stall of the garage. The garage would have to be 15 ft. from the adjacent residence. The Commission suggested that the provision may apply to Oak Glen through the PUD approval but would prefer to have the ten ft. setback for other areas of the City. 2. Lot size requirements for non-sewered lots - The Commission was surprised that the lot size requirements were not greater. It was stated that the large un-sewered lots could be split later when sewer is available. Rob Hamlin said he lives in an un-sewered area and knows of problems with septic systems. The larger lot size would allow more area for drainfield replacement if the existing system fails. In the Bluffland/Shoreland District a one acre minimum is required. After discussion the Commission recommended a 20,000 sq. ft. lot minimum for newly subdivided lots. (The lots would still have to pass a perk test as currently required.) 3. Definition of Developable Land - Commission felt steep areas should not be considered developable for new subdivision. Don Valsvik asked if the City would accept the sloped areas for open space. Staff indicated in the past the land would have to be useable to be accepted for park dedication by the City. Commission recommended that developable lands be defined to exclude lands in slopes greater than 30%. Highway 36 Bridge Location: The Commission will review the information presented and comment on the bridge at a later meeting. Downtown Plan: Staff reviewed the process on content of the Downtown Plan. The Chairman received a request from the Mayor to appoint two Commission members on the Downtown Plan Committee. Judy Curtis and Don Valsvik were appointed to the Downtown Committee. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. The next meeting will be on May 11, 1987. Respectfully submitted, Steve Russell Community Development Director 4 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUP/87-22 Planning Commission Meeting: May 11, 1987 Project Location: 1513 North Main Street along St. Croix River, North of Stillwater Yacht Club. Comprehensive Plan District: Future Park Zoning District: RB Duplex/Flood Plain/Bluffland/Shoreland District Flood Plain: Yes Shoreland/Bluffland District: Yes Applicant's Name: Frank Aiple Type of Application: Land Reclamation PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Placement of undetermined amount of fill and construction material, rock rip raping along river's edge. DISCUSSION: This application is for a Special Use Permit. The applicant has indicated that he did not give permission for the dumping on the site and is not sure how much soil and construction material was involved. There are no structures in the area and the site appears to be graded so that runoff is contained on site. The site is in the Flood Plain, Bluff and Shoreland Zoning District. In that district grading permits can be issued if the following conditions are met. 1. Slopes greater than 12 percent (12 feet vertical rise in 100 horizontal feet) are preserved to the greatest extent possible. 2. Earthmoving erosion, vegetative cutting, draining or filling of wetlands, and the destruction of natural amenities is minimized; 3. The smallest amount of ground is exposed for as short a time as feasible; 4. During construction, temporary ground cover, such as mulch is used and permanent ground cover, such as sod, is planted upon completion; 5. Methods to prevent erosion and trap sediment are employed; and 6. Fill is stabilized to accepted engineering standards. This application has been referred to DNR and Lower St. Croix Management Commission for comment but no comments have been received as of this writing. The application is also to rip rap the river's edge. RECOMMENDATION: Approval with the following conditions. 1. The drainage from the site is detained on site. 2. The site is planted to restore the vegetative cover. 3. A plan showing how and where the rip rap will be placed and describing the rip rap material shall be submitted and approved by the City, DNR and Corp of Engineers. 4. The site shall be secured at all times so that dumping without City and Property Owner approval does not occur. FINDINGS: The proposed use will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare and will be in harmony with the general purpose of this ordinance. ATTACHMENT: Application. PAC 1JJ Case'` ,mber 5 417 ‘202 Fee Paid __ Date Filed 3 /9f 7 PLANNING ADMINISTRATIVE FORM Street Location of Property: _Snuts.z_�.az ct mot Local Description of Property: i Pir 1L:.i.r� Owner: Name Frank E. Ainie Address 1513 No. Main St. Stillwater Mn. 55082 Applicant (if other than owner): Name =raeatQ:r.e Address Type of Request:. Phone: Phone: ___ Rezoning X_ Special Use Permit ___ Variance Description of Request: permit to riprap the property. ___ Approval of Preliminary Plat ___ Approval of Final Plat Other Signature of Applicant:. r Date of Public Hearing: NOTE: Sketch of proposed property and structure to be drawn.on back of tached, 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. 6. Location of adjacent existing buildings. 7. 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SUB/87-24 Planning Commission Meeting: May 11, 1987 Project Location: South of County Road 12 and Bayberry Court Comprehensive Plan District: Single Family Zoning District: RA Applicant's Name: Interlachen Company Type of Application: Subdivision - 39 lots Project Description: Thirty nine lot subdivision. Interlachen Hills Third Addition (Second Phase). Discussion: The application is a continuation of the Interlachen Subdivision. The First Phase included 37 lots is shown on the plans and located immediately to the North. The Second Addition proposal is for 39 lots. During the Public Hearing on the previous subdivision, the Council and Public indicated concerns for the subdivision design including double lot street frontages, connection of Interlachen Drive to Crestwood Terrace relationship of development to Meadowlark Park in area and the slope of some of the lots in the Southeast part of the site. To address these concerns, the Developer proposes a new street pattern that connects Interlachen Way to Interlachen Drive West bound to Maryknoll. This eliminates the possibility of neighborhood cut through traffic to Crestwood Terrace. The length of Pineridge Terrace and Interlachen Way will have been shortened with larger lots on the cul de sac resulting in the loss of two lots. Vacant lands, not in the project area, to the South of Interlachen Drive will have access with the exception of lots 9 and 10. The owner of lots 9 and 10 is concerned with this design unless the City is willing to purchase some of the land as an extention of Meadowlark Park. If the City did purchase the lands, access would be provided for the Interlachen Subdivision along Interlachen to the park. The in lieu park fee for the project could be used to purchase the land. The topography of the site would be completely altered with vegetation removed. A small pond located in the Southwest corner of the site will remain and be a part of the adjacent lots. PROJECT REVIEW: The purpose of this meeting is to present the subdivision plans to the Planning Commission and adjacent property owners for comment. Based on the review, changes can be made for final Planning Commission review at the June meeting. ATTACHMENT: Project Plans.