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Home My WebLink About1988-04-11 CPC PacketZoning Zone a 0 i a kx�,� Ater • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA April 6, 1988 THE STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION WILL MEET ON MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1988 AT 7 00 P M IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET AGENDA Approval of Minutes - March 14, 1988 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 Case No SUP/88-15 - Special Use Permit to construct a free-standing sign along Myrtle Street, County Road #12, across from the intersection of Deerpath and County Road #12 for Stillwater Jaycees Softball Fields located in the Single Family Residential, RA, District Michael Polehna for Stillwater Jaycees, Applicant 2 Case No SV/88-16 - Request to vacate a portion of Water Street between Mulberry and Laurel Streets in the General Light Industrial District, IA Michael McGuire, Applicant 3 Case No V/88-19 - Variance request to construct a garage with a six foot sideyard setback (20 foot minimum required) at 1901 North Second Street in the Single Family Residential, RA, District Barry Bailey, Applicant 4 Case No SUB/88-17 - Request to resubdivide four lots (2 77 acres) into five lots of 15,646 to 28,814 square feet in the Multi -Family Residential, RCM, District located on the Northwest corner of County Road 5 and Croixwood Blvd Heritage Development, Inc , Applicant 5 Case No SUP/88-20 - Special Use Permit for 30 units, five 6 unit structures, located on the Northwest corner of County Road 5 and Croixwood Blvd in the Multi -Family Residential, RCM, District Heritage Development, Inc , Applicant 6 Case No SUP/88-21 - Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast at 1103 South Third Street (Driscoll's for Guests) in the Duplex Residential, RB, District Mark and Sandra Brown, Applicants 7 Case No V/88-22 - Variance request for an oversized 1,280 square foot garage at 800 Pine Tree Trail in the Single Family Residential, RA, District Roger Grinstead, Applicant 8 Case No SUP/88-23 - Special Use Permit for conversion of a grain elevator to mixed use (commercial/office/residential) located at 421 East Nelson Street in the General Commercial, CA, Flood Plain, FP, Districts Michael r• McGuire, Applicant CITY HALL 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE 612 439 6121 -Due)q- STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA - CONTINUED 9 Case No V/88-24 - Variance to the rear and sideyard setback requirements (two feet proposed, five feet required) for construction of a garage at 209 East Marsh Street in the Duplex Residential, RB, District George Doerr, Applicant 10 ZAT/88-1 - Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment regarding Bed and Breakfast Uses in Residential Zoning District • 0 w# • u • STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date March 14, 1988 Time 7 00 p m Members Present Gerald Fontaine, Glenna Bealka Judy Curtis Jay Kimble Chairman Mark Ehlenz Jean Jacobson Steve Russell, Comm Dev Director Members Absent Rob Hamlin Nancy Putz Don Valsvik Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Judy Curtis, seconded by Mark Ehlenz to approve the minutes of February 8, 1988 as submitted All in favor Chairman Fontaine reported that the Council approved all items as recommended by the Commission at the last meeting PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. SUP/87-51 - Special Use Permit for construction of a 23,200 sq ft commercial building, office and retail with fuel service, located at 1937 South Greeley Street in the Industrial Park Commercial District Richard Ernst II presented the request A Tom Thumb Store is to be the main tenant of the building, with two gas pumps The Special Use Permit is required for the sale of gas Mr Ernst stated he has read the staff report and has some concerns with several of the recommended conditions of approval He explained his position on conditions Number 1, 2, 8, 9, 13 and 15 A member of the audience, Chris Ogren of Croix Oil Co , asked the Commission to consider whether Stillwater really needs another convenience store in the area He also stated that Croix Oil encountered much opposition when requesting a permit to sell gas at their present location The Commission discussed the conditions of approval and determined the following Condition No 1 is required because 24 ft is required for a fire lane Condition No 2 will be changed from requiring a solid masonry wall to requiring a "substantially sightly fence", pursuant to the ordinance, as approved by the Community Development Director Cond No 8 will remain, as the City has always restricted advertising on canopies over gas pumps Cond No 9 will be changed to read 70 ft rather than 80 feet, if the school district agrees to a 10 ft easement for road and public improvements 1 Planning Commission Minutes March 14, 1988 Condition No 13 will be changed to The North driveway access off South Greeley shall be closed after 61st Street is completed Cond No 15 will remain the same except for an additional sign identifying the entrance to Greeley Square No signs will be allowed on the 2nd floor Judy Curtis and Jean Jacobson expressed their concerns that Stillwater may not need another commercial center of this type Mark Ehlenz made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit with the above changes to the 15 conditions of approval, and with the understanding that the City Council will be made aware of the concerns of the Commission regarding this protect Jean Jacobson seconded Motion carried 5-1, with Judy Curtis opposed Case No. sub/88-13 - Minor Subdivision subdividing an existing lot into two lots located in the Industrial Park Commercial IP-C District, at 1937 South Greeley Street This request is a part of SUP/87-51 Greeley Square request Richard Ernst II presented the application The Greeley Square site is a part of a larger 6 6 acre parcel This subdivision will split the parcel Into two lots of approximately 2 6 and 4 0 acres The front site is zoned Industrial Park Commerical IP-C, the rear site is Residential Duplex RB Judy Curtis made a motion to approve the subdivision request with the condition that an 80 ft right-of-way be provided (or 70 ft if School District 834 provides 10 ft ) Mark Ehlenz seconded Motion carried 6-0 Case No SUP/88-9 - Special Use Permit request for a Flea Market, outside sales, at 14460 60th Street (Highway 36 Frontage Road) in the Industrial Park Commercial District • Vern Monsour presented the request for a Flea Market in the parking lot in front of K-Sun and Surplus Outlet The Flea Market would have 50 tables and will operate from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m on Saturday and Sunday A temporary sign is proposed to be located between the legs of the existing free-standing sign No off -site signage is requested The conditions of approval recommended are 1) The temporary sign shall be up only when the Flea Market is in operation (all other temporary signage shall be removed) 2) The Flea Market booth area shall be as marked in the application plans in front of the K-Sun building and along the North 1/2 of the East parking lot boundary 3) The Flea Market shall operate on weekends - Saturday and Sunday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m 4) The Special Use Permit shall be reviewed in one year by the Planning Commission • Judy Curtis made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit with the four conditions Seconded by Glenna Bealka Motion carried 6-0 2 • Plinning curtintissnion Mintitr, March 14, 1988 Case No V/88-10 - Variance request to construct a deck with variance to the sideyard setback requirement (6 feet provided, 10 feet required) at 105 Lakeside Drive Mark Smith, owner of the property, presented the request to construct a 12x28 deck on the North side of an existing residence 6 ft 7 in from the side property line Ten feet is required Jolene Swenson, 103 Lakeside Drive, neighbor to the north, questioned the purpose of ordinances when variances are allowed Mark Ehlenz made a motion to deny the request Jean Jacobson seconded Motion to deny carried 4-2, with Judy Curtis and Glenna Bealka opposed Case No SUP/V/88-11 and Case No. Sub/88-14 - Special Use Permit for medical use and variance to rear setback requirement, at 1700 Tower Drive West, and resubdivision taking 5,280 sq ft from lot 5 and adding the area to lot 8 Paul Niemuth, Sports Physical Therapy Clinic, David Palmer, St Croix Orthopedic Clinic, and Robert Russick, Architect, presented the • request for a new medical office building which will be connected by an enclosed corridor to the existing Medical Arts Building The resubdivision would add a 40x132 ft area to the project site With the additional land, the new building will be 10 ft from the rear property line, 30 ft is required Jean Jacobson made a motion to approve both Case No 88-11 and 88-14, with the recommended conditions of approval, and an additional condition that a fire door will be installed between the building and the corridor Seconded by Judy Curtis Motion carried 6-0 Case No. V/88-12 - Variance request to the sideyard setback requirement for construction of an addition to an existing single family residence and for construction of a 27 ft high garage at 1320 N Broadway Corinne Shindelar, owner, presented the request for a 39xl6 ft addition to an existing residence The addition is proposed to be the same distance as the existing structure from the property line (approximately 6 ft ) The second part of the variance request is to eonEtruct a 26 ft high garage Twenty feet is the maximum for an accessory structure Because of its location on a hill, the site for the garage will be excavated and the garage parking area will be in the basement of the garage Above the parking area will be a room Because of the excavation for the garage, it will appear lower than the residence Andrew and Eleanor Finken, neighbors to the west of the Shindelars, expressed their support for the proposed project 3 Planning Commission Minutes March 14, 1988 There are four recommended conditions of approval, and the Commission added a fifth The second level of the garage shall not be used for human habitation, but only for storage Judy Curtis made a motion to approve the variance request with the five conditions Seconded by Jean Jacobson Motion carried 6-0 OTHER ITEMS Ann Pung-Terwedo, Assistant to the City Planner, presented a draft of the proposed Bed and Breakfast Ordinance The Commission reviewed and discussed the draft and agreed to hold a public hearing on the Ordinance at next month's meeting Judy Curtis made a motion to adjourn the Seconded by Jean Jacobson All in favor Submitted by Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary meeting at 9 25 p m 4 -14 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO SUP/88-15 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING April 11, 1988 PROJECT LOCATION County Road #12 across from Deerpath COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT Single Family Residential ZONING DISTRICT RA APPLICANT'S NAME Michael Polehna/Stillwater Jaycees TYPE OF APPLICATION Special Use Permit PROJECT DESCRIPTION Sign for Stillwater Jaycees Sports Complex DISCUSSION The application is for a 6 ft tall x 8 ft long sign The sign would be located on the North side of County Road #12 on the East side of the driveway to the ballfields The sign, as shown on the attached sheet, is a wooden designed structure with raised planter The exact location of the sign is not indicated but it must be off the County Road #12 right-of-way on the School District property The sign would not be lighted It is recommended that a 5 ft setback from the road right-of-way be required CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 The sign shall be set back five feet from the County Road #12 right-of-way RECOMMENDATION Approval FINDINGS The plans will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare and be in harmony with the general purpose of the Ordinance ATTACHMENTS Sign Plan 0 I 9 0 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO SV/88-16 Planning Commission Meeting April 11, 1988 Project Location Water Street between Mulberry and Laurel Streets Comprehensive Plan District Zoning District Applicant's Name IA Commercial Michael McGuire Type of Application Street Vacation Project Description Flood Plain Yes Street vacation of North Water Street between Mulberry and Laurel Discussion The application is for the City to vacate 1,100 feet of North Water Street The right-of-way is 36 ft wide The 36 ft right-of-way parallels the main railroad line and is bordered to the West by the Arrow Building site, Domino's Pizza and the City owned MnDOT building site No street is constructed in the right-of-way The request for vacation has been submitted by Mr McGuire, an owner of the Arrow Building site As Commissioners are aware, a plan is being prepared for the Downtown A portion of the plan deals with the North Main Street area land uses The street vacation does not appear to be in conflict with the proposed plan for the area although the plan does show a wider Mulberry Boulevard and pedestrian access paralleling the river and providing access from the river walkway to Main Street and Staples Mill Plaza The street vacation has been referred to City departments and the City Engineer for comment As of this writing, no comments have been received Recommendation Continue request until specific development plans for the site are submitted or the Downtown Plan adopted Attachment Petition for vacation R • PETITION TO VACATE PUBLIC STREET THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY PETITION Trl.�T ALL THAT PORTI04 OF No Water St shown on attached sketch and description ABUTTING LOTS NA , BLOC{ NA ADDITION, IN ThE CITY OF ST?LLTTATER, HER- E3Y BE VACATED NAE. ADDRESS N RI R RG 7es ar rship 423 South Main Street M Michael G Me Guire Stillwater, MN 55082 General Partner u 0 CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY BARRETT M STACK STILLWATER MINN 55082 MINNESOTA REGISTERED JOB NO None LAND SURVEYOR Tel No 439-5630 SURVEY MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR Mr Bob Briggs, Atty , 1835 Northwestern Ave , Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 DESCRIPTION Proposed description to vacate Water Street All that part of North Water Street lying northerly of the northerly line of East Mulberry Street and lying southerly of the southerly line of East Laurel Street, as set out in a resolution ana attached plat and survey recorded in Book 74 of Deeds, Page 122, on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder of Washington County, Minnesota, said Mulberry and Laurel Streets being dedicated public roads as shown on Myron Shepards perfected plat recorded as Doc No 416069 in said Office of the County Recorder I hereby certify that this survey, plan 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 S of Minnesota Date Feb 9, 1988 Reg No 13774 Ar MW EXHIBIT "A'SKETCH `'`; Attached to petition to .0 vacate part of North Water Street shaded in - yellow. ----------------- r- -7 • PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO V/88-19 Planning Commission Meeting April 11, 1988 Project Location 1901 North Second Street Comprehensive Plan District Zoning District Applicant's Name Barry Bailey Type of Application Variance (Sideyard) Project Description Variance request for a six foot sideyard setback (20 foot minimum required) Discussion The application is to construct a garage on the property The garage, which will be approximately 24 ft x 26 ft , will have a six ft setback on East Willow Street and a 20 ft setback on the adjacent property on Second Street • The reason for the 20 ft setback on the corner lot is to conform to the front yards of the houses on the block There is a home on the adjacent property on E Willow Street which is built into the slope of the hill The garage would not affect this home It is recommended that the variance be approved to build the garage since no alternative placement of the garage can be made The trees, aesthetic amenities to the property, and the septic tank and drainfield, functional uses of the property, must be kept in place The property is quite small (7,500 sq ft ) Therefore, the house, trees, septic tank and drainfield take up much of the usable space on the property CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 Provide an accurate survey of lot showing setback of garage and location of drainfield before building permits are issued Recommendation Approval FINDINGS The plans will not be injurious to the neighborhood or public welfare is • �itzo'Pc�SED I a Q 1,5-0 1 q' F-STT b Zoe CPT IC 'v r �f � V � c (W 5 EDGE BL-Ac1CToP Tweq Mll. 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Case Number Fee Paid Data Filed PLANNING ADMINISTRATIVE FORM Street Location of Property L_ �� --------- Legal Description of Property: /-� 5� (- . °" Owner Name--�'-------------,- =- T -,7 Address / �' - _ 6_��`•-`` __-- Phone V 3 6 Applicant (if other than weer) Name � __________ ____�i Address ------------------------------ Phone Type of Request. ___ Rezoning ___ Approval of Preliminary Plat ___ Special Use Permit ___ Approval of Final Plat 4- Variance ___ Other Description of Request --------------s-� _ I� • --- ---- ---- - ------ ----------------- -------------------- Signature of Applicant _ _1___ __ _ Date of Public Hearing /�s.L_��_ C� c 1 e-j-z �/lt NOTE Sketch of proposed property and structure to be drawn on back t this form or at-� tacnea, showing the following , 1� c %7 t,,, 1 North direction J 2 Location of proposed structure on lot ' ;��% '9 3 Dimensions or front and side set -backs -' 0 ;ITv p 4 Dimensions of proposed structure 1 'i" v,� 5 Street names` 6 Location o= adjacent e-,isting buildings a cb�1 r 7 Other iruormation as may be requested `�► l;tA�` Approved ___ Denied ___ by the Planning Commission on ___________ (date) subject to the following conditions ____________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Approved ___ Denied ___ by the Council an ________________ subject to the • following conditions ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Comments (Use other side), I - - r r� PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW • CASE NO SUB/88-17 Planning Commission Meeting April 11, 1988 Project Location Northwest Corner of County Road 5 and Croixwood Blvd Comprehensive Plan District Residential Zoning District RCM Applicant's Name Heritage Development Company Type of Application Subdivision Project Description The application is to resubdivide four existing lots into five lots Discussion The subdivision request is to divide a 2 77 acre site comprised of four lots, previously known as St Croix Place, into five lots The minimum lot size for the RCM District is 12,000 sq ft The proposed lots range in size from 15,646 to 28,814 square feet The lots are serviced by a proposed public 25 ft wide 350 ft cul de sac Building sites for structures are shown on the five lots Utility easements and drainage easements are not shown on the preliminary plat A preliminary grading/drainage plan is provided for the site A final plan is required before the final plat approved The preliminary plat was reviewed by the City Engineer City street width standards for this type of street is 32 feet A 32 ft wide street would reduce the setback for lot five to 18 feet 35 feet is required in the RCM District This issue is discussed further in review of the Special Use Permit (Case No SUP/88-20) Recommendation Approval with conditions CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL A final drainage/grading plan shall be submitted before final plat 1 approval 2 Necessary drainage and utility easements shall be shown on the final plat 3 The road width shall be increased to 32 feet per the City Engineer's comments and constructed according to City street standards for public streets 4 An access easement shall be executed giving the existing townhouse building access over proposed Lot 1 before the final plat is approved 5 A roadway easement shall be recorded at the end of the cul de sac extending the road to the North property line • Attachments Plans Letter from City Engineer per �- THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNES0TA 013 N'J L TO subdivision Plat Review Agencies ick Moore - Short, Elliott and Hendrickson City Engineers David Junker - Director of Public Works Dennis McKean - Board of Water Commissioners Larry Basque - Washington County Public Works David Mawhorter - Public Safety Director FROM Steve Russell, Planning Department DATE March 16, 1988 SUBJECT Review of major projects Please submit any comments you may have on the above application by December 21, 1987 to the Stillwater Planning Department For • additional information, please contact me ATTACHMENT Subdivision - St Croix Place Second Addition COMMENTS Si z tz c GZ.44yr- ?b Dff-r22M1A,1P— AD00U4cy of�- S7MA4 5447uC ��rrzrftu-- Gu / D ri-/ -5,(4 �.� 3 3 z ' /� ra MIAIAI/A4VA4 GuL-DlE-:54 Sy2/=i9�� l.5 55'� /rZId/CAS UT1(--/ 5709,A4 5aZ4-JiZ7Z- I)-rt/D 9 qz iZig,e �✓ow S�� PU/2lf<D NOTE PLEASE RETURN COPIES OF PLANS WHEN FINISHED WITH REVIEW THANKS CITY HALL 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE 612 439 6121 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW • CASE NO SUP/88 20 Planning Commission Meeting April 11, 1988 Project Location Northwest corner of Croixwood Blvd and County Road #5 Comprehensive Plan District Residential Zoning District RCM Applicant's Name Heritage Development Type of Application Special Use Permit Project Description Special Use Permit for the construction of five, 6 unit buildings Discussion The application is to construct 30 residential units in five structures, six units in each structure The units are to have two bedrooms with 850 sq feet Two parking stalls are provided covered and one stacked behind in the driveway No guest parking is provided and as proposed, the 25 ft street could not accommodate parking • All the proposed lots meet the minimum 12,000 sq ft lot size requirement 2,800 sq ft of land is required for each dwelling Lot 2 contains 15,646 sq feet 16,800 sq feet is required for six units Buildings in lots 4 and 5 do not meet the front yard setback requirement, 35 feet is required with a 32 foot road, 18 feet is provided The sites are tight and may result in the loss of one or two units to meet the RCM zoning setback and density requirements A landscape plan is proposed The plan shows a variety of evergreens and decidious trees The lawn areas would be sodded The site plan does not show any outside trash areas If trash receptacles are stored outside, they should be screened in a sightly enclosure Recommendation Approval with conditions CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 All setback and density requirements for the site shall be met (This may result in the elimination of one or two dwellings ) 2 The landscape plan shall be completed before building occupancy 3 The Final Plat shall be approved by the City Council before the building permits are issued 4 Addresses for each residential unit shall be plainly marked • 5 Any trash stored outside shall be in a sightly enclosure Attachment Plans Mc uo Q� Case Number 5v1-�rfl�� - � ma Fee Paid --- j2�------ • Date Filed -------------- PLANNING ADMINIIS i ZA i IVE FORM Street Location of Property __ CROIXWOOD_2LV,p1_-c„ 2O__RD__5___________ Local Doscription of Propertyc _ Lots 2 _3 1-4L5_dgJ_5__.- Rol.€_s_t__�59�X_ Place according to the recorded plat Gwner Nc-ne A------------------------------ Phone --------------- GGresS � Herita a Development_________ -------- Appliccnt (i; other than owner) Name __ -- 450 E Cc Rd D phone 481-0017 __ Address ------------------------------ ------------- A Approval of Preliminary Plot Type of Request ___ Rezoning - - pP Special Use Permit ___ Approval of Final Plat ___ Variance ___ Other ---------- P ermit for the building of 5, se_p_ Desc-ipt,on of Reaves; __ _____________ 6 unit buildings and consturction of a culdesac which will be a -------------------------------------------------- • cFedicated city street ------------------------------ Signature of Applicant ----------------- Date 064 Public Hearing A ril 11 ------------------ NOTE S,,etc'z of proposed property and structure to be drawn on back oz this forts or at- tacnee, snowing the zollowing 1 North direction. 2. Location or proposed structure on lot. 3 Dimensions or front and side set -backs 4 Dimensions or proposed structure 5 Street names 6 Location or adlace*it evs`ing buudings 7 Other in:ormation as may be requested. Approved ___ Denied ___ by the Planning Commission on ----------- (date) subjecj to the following conditions ----------------------------------- ------------ Aporoved ___ Denied ___ by the Council on ________________ sublee to *e -_• _ _ �rollowtng cond�tions-----�- ---------_----------------------- ------ -- _�-------- _- -----------_ Comments (Use other side), E PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW FORM CASE NO SUP/88-21 Planning Commission Meeting April 11, 1988 Project Location 1103 South Third Street Comprehensive Plan District Duplex Residential Zoning District RB Applicant's Name Mark and Sandra Brown Type of Application Special Use Permit Project Description A Special Use Permit to operate a Bed and Breakfast establishment with three guest rooms Discussion The application is for a Special Use Permit to operate a Bed and Breakfast establishment At the present time, the home is being used as a Bed and Breakfast The Brown's, who have purchased the property, expect to occupy the home in July and continue to operate the house as a Bed and Breakfast The • couple have extensive backgrounds in guest relations and restaurant management They plan to improve the home in keeping with the historic quality There is adequate parking on site Recommendation Approval CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 The Bed and Breakfast shall be limited to three guest rooms and six guests 2 Dining facilities may be used only for registered guests 3 Breakfast will be the only meal served 4 No liquor on premises 5 No additional external lighting 6 Proof of proper operating licenses 7 No other functions such as wedding receptions and business meetings allowed 8 The house will be owner/manager occupied 9 All guest parking shall be on site PAG l0U Case Number Fee Paid G�_ Date Filed PLANNING ADMINISTRATIVE FORM Street Location of Property Lo I Doscri tion Property: - ------.--------------------- Owner Name -------- �1 -- ------------ -------- Address --------- Phone !��-� Applicant (if other than owner) Name __ -_ -�------------------- Address __ez�1Z_�t '1=1 -�L "�P SS'ea 7----- Phone --------------- Type of Request: _ Rezoning ___ Approval of Preliminary Plat _✓_ Special Use Permit ___ Approval of Final Plat ___ Variance ___ Other ------------------- Description of Request gZ e ---------------------- -------------------�----------- - - --- -� "nature of Applicant Date of Public Hearing --------------------------------------------- NOTE Sketch of proposed property and structure to be drawn onac bf this form or at- tacned, snowing the following ,� `q ��31 , , 1 North direction r'� , 2 Location of proposed structure on lot rti 9 Dimensions of front and side set oacksg��:ro 4 Dimensions of proposed structure �� op 5 Street names CC 6 Location oz ad3acent evst:ng buildings 7 Other information as may be requested Approved ___ Denied ___ by the Planning Commission on ��1�'.\2___ (date) subject to the following conditions ____________ ------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Approved ___ Denied ___ by the Council on ________________ subject to the • following conditions ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ \� Comments (Use other side), - March 31, 1988 20 North St Albans St Paul, MN 55104 Planning Commission Stillwater City Council Dear Mer^bers Recently we purchased the Driscoll's for Guests property located at 1103 S Third ST in Stillwater We plan to make it our primary residence and expect to occupy the home on or about July 15, 1988 We desire to continue to operate the house as a bed and breakfast under the current terms of the license held by Mina Driscoll We will not utilize more than three rooms for guest occupancy which is the present useage Off street parking is available for approximately six vehicles This would accommodate our personal cars and the cars of any guests There will be no dinners or lunches served on the premises to guests The only meal served will be a light breakfast or brunch which would typically consist of omelettes or quiche which would be prepared in the oven, a fruit tray, 3uice, coffee or tea, or sometimes home -baked breads We plan to continue to operate the bed and breakfast under the same guidelines as it has been presently operated by Driscoll's for Guests Thank you for your timely consideration of our application for a Bed and Breakfast license Respectiv ly yours, Mark and Sandra Brown r i • PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO V/88-22 Planning Commission Meeting April 6, 1988 Project Location 800 Pine Tree Trail Comprehensive Plan District Residential Zoning District Applicant's Name ._ Roger Grinstead Type of Application Variance Project Description Request for oversized garage (1,000 sq ft maximum, 1,280 sq ft requested) Discussion The application is for a three stall garage The existing single family residence currently has a tuck -under two stall garage The Zoning Ordinance allows one garage attached or detached with a maximum of 1,000 sq ft The variance required is for two garages with one garage being 1,280 sq ft , the other tuck -under has approximately 400 sq ft To construct the garage, a small grove of trees would have to be removed and the site filled The plans show a new driveway next to the existing driveway The Zoning Ordinance limits the curb cut to 25 ft The applicant has indicated the driveways could be combined The lot is a deep lot, 239 feet Vacant land is located to the rear and a pond to the North Recommendation Denial If approved the following conditions are recommended for consideration 1 The tuck -under garage shall be converted to storage or habitable space 2 The driveways shall have a maximum curb cut of 25 ft V_�CCs2l`lUr;tber — 0�-- Fee Pc _�=------ r Data Flied _ ---------- PLANNING ADMINISTRAi IVE FOIR ► ... ---------- Street Location o► Property _ -- LeJcl Doscr►p,tion o ropertyc _ -------------------------------------- Owrer Nc ne __ C - - ----------- -- - ------------------ � Ac.. 2ss _� J----"�QSZ Phone�9 - AopIiccnt (144 other than ownerName --------------------------------- dvr A'ess------------------------------ Phone --------------- Type of Request ___ Rezoning ___ Approval of Preliminary Plat Special Use Permit ___ Approval of Final Plat Variance ___ Other ____--------------- Desc-ipt,on of Request -------- ��/-$�-= --- -------------- ------------------------------------------ Signature or Applicant _ Data o� public Hearing ________ ---------------------------------- - NOTE s4etc4 of proposed property and structure to be drawn ton Jbacc,� =-this form or at- tacnea, snowing the following 4 Z. 1 North direction. -C 2 Locat.on of proposed structure on lot. 1 3 Dimensions or front and siae set-backs.- 4 Dimensions or proposed structure > 5 Street nai-es 6 Locat.on or aa]acent e-,isting buudings 7 Other inrormation as may be reques`ea. 21) Approved ___ Denied ___ by the Planning Commission on __-_______ (date) sublet: to the following conditions__--------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Approved ___ Denied ___ by the Council on ________________ subject to t; e following conditions --- ------------------------- - Comnents (Use other side). - _ + L `r 1,-n � ,. ��• fir, Sj } � ' •i - �A I • PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO SUP/88-23 Planning Commission Meeting April 11, 1988 Project Location 421 East Nelson St Comprehensive Plan District Commercial Zoning District Applicant's Name CA/FP Michael McGuire Flood Plain Yes Type of Application Special Use Permit Project Description Application to convert an existing grain elevator to mixed use (commercial/office/residential) Discussion The application is to convert the Commander Elevator into a mixed use three level structure, the main level 1,900 square feet of commercial space, second level 800 square feet of office space and the third level a one bedroom apartment The project would comprise substantial improvements and have to meet the flood regulation for a new building The main floor elevation will have to be one foot above the 100 year flood elevation Other areas for consideration include parking, structural integrity of the building and handicapped access The South Main Street area experiences parking problems at times Most uses in the area do not have on -site parking but rely on public lots or on -street parking The proposed mixed use according to the existing parking requirements calls for five spaces for the office and residential use plus other parking deemed necessary by the City Council based on number of employees and patrons (In the Industrial Park Commercial District 13 spaces would be required ) The Brick Alley site has 51 parking spaces for the existing 15,000 sq ft (net) Brick Alley mixed use 75 to 100 spaces are needed for the existing use The public parking lot directly South of the Brick Alley contains 97 spaces The application is the use of an existing vacant building which may be considered different than a new building As has been discussed previously, the South Main Street parking situation should be addressed on an area basis A solution may involve the existing Brick Alley parking lot Handicapped access will have to be provided according to building code requirement The design and location of access should be shown on the plans No signage program or change in the building elevation has been shown Plans showing the location and size of building signs and changes in wall openings ishould be provided 1 VA • The elevator is a community landmark The proposed adaptive mix use will preserve the structure in essentially its existing form and provide uses compatible with the Downtown area The plans have been referred to the Building and Fire Officials for review Any comments received will be presented at the Commission meeting for consideration Recommendation Approval as conditioned CONDITIONS 1 The main floor elevation shall be one foot above the 100 year flood elevation 2 Handicapped access requirments shall be met and plans for access approved by the Community Development Director 3 A sign program for the building shall be submitted before building occupancy 4 All building code requirements shall be met for reuse • 5 The integrity of the foundation of the structure shall be certified by a qualified professional for the proposed use 6 The applicant shall cooperate with the City in providing additional parking in the area of the site including possible decking of existing lot as acceptable to the applicant and City Attachment Plans • I a n%. LWV Case Number Fee Paid __� �� ______ Date Filed _ .-- PLANNING ADMINIS T IRA T IVE FORM Street Location of Property Legal Description of Property: Owner Name _ �_ ____-- *� _-- M CT LTD Address l 3 _S ` MA) 0i ST`------ Phone ,412_ 3_7 1 0 Applicant (if other than owner) Name ---------------------------------- Address ------ ------------------------- Phone --------------- Type of Request ___ Rezoning ___ Approval of Preliminary Plat Special Use Permit ___ Approval of Final Plat ___ Variance ___ Other ------------------- Descrip tion of Requ - t g=------------------------ o tic----- --------- ----- ---- - Signature of Applic t ��_ _ �\ Date of Public Hearing --------------------------------------------- NOTE SKetc`i of proposed property and structure to be drawn on backro= this form or at- tacned, showing the following 1 North direction. 2 Location of proposed structure on lot. c `- 3 Dimensions of front and side set -backs r �5 4 Dimensions or proposed structure `x ' 5 Street names J 6 Location or adjacent e%isting buildings 7 Other iruormation as may be requestea Approved ___ Denied ___ by the Planning Commission on ___________ (date) subject to the following conditions ____________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Approved ___ Denied ___ by the Council on ________________ sublect to the f o • llowing conditions ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Comments (Use other side), • PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO V/88-24 Planning Commission Meeting April 11, 1988 Project Location 209 East Marsh Street Comprehensive Plan District Duplex Residential Zoning District RB Applicants Name George Doerr Type of Application Variance (Rear and Sideyard) Project Description A three ft variance to the five ft rear and sideyard setback requirements (two ft is proposed) nicru,cinn The application is to construct a new garage on the present location of an existing garage The present garage has a two ft sideyard and rear setback • The new garage would have the same side and rear setbacks The new garage, however, will be four ft wider The reason for the two ft variance would be to line up the garage with the present concrete driveway The reason for the five ft rear and sideyard setback is to properly drain the water from the roof of the garage The two ft setback with a larger garage may cause more run-off from the garage and may create problems for the neighbor whose property is at lower elevation A three foot setback is required for fire separation without special construction The property is quite small (5,100 sq feet) Therefore, to move the garage West would limit the open space in the backyard RECOMMENDATION Approve the variance request with a two ft side and rearyard setback with the following conditions 1 No run-off from the garage roof shall go on neighbors property 2 The garage shall be located three feet from side and rear property lines with maximum one foot overhang • 5E.GARAGES PLOT PLAN { � 1 # t ; N0f r I Ilk NAME 67 oo/Z �i'� _F - - ADDRESS ( I 7 13�� I 1 Z CITY d i 9 LEGAL DESCRIPTION I i _ IT I , ° LOT T I _ + KLOCK C°0u�� ✓-fir ,l-�i?I+ - i r_- , ' t �- � I � ILZ , f 1 I s I P ft(A--*- I I I, 4 I 1 11�' I J LOT SIZE x HOUSE SIZE # t OO SQ FT CROSS STREETS ,__ CIE �d 1 S ec AND-jj r-t lz s �- t_1.1- ;I TI _ 1 -I DIRECTION i I i � - �---- ---��- I :1 r �l crier •.7 THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA • PUBLIC HEARING BED AND BREAKFAST ORDINANCE April 11, 1988 Bed and Breakfast establishments are becoming increasingly popular for the traveler in Minnesota Stillwater, well known for its beautiful homes and historic atmosphere, is a target area for these establishments In recent years, the City has had numerous requests for Special Use Permits to open a Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfasts are usually in older homes in residential neighborhoods The Stillwater Zoning Ordinance does not have any regulations pertaining specifically to these establishments The closest may be a rooming house Therefore, from a planning standpoint major concerns about Bed and Breakfasts are location, impact on the neighborhoods, numbers and parking A study was conducted of Bed and Breakfast Ordinances in communities such as Red Wing, Hastings and communities on the East and West coasts Sections were researched that applied to areas in Stillwater affected by Bed and Breakfasts An Ordinance was then drafted which was used as basis for discussion In March, members of the Heritage Preservation Commission, Planning Commission and Bed and Breakfast Owners in Stillwater met to discuss the draft and changes were made accordingly The following is a draft Ordinance which is a result of the research conducted, the meeting held in March and the Planning Commission review at the March meeting CITY HALL 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE 612 439 6121 0 BED AND BREAKFAST ORDINANCE DEFINITION SECTION 31 01 SUBDIVISION 4 SUBSECTION 9 "Bed and Breakfast" establishment is defined as an owner/manager occupied residential structure used as a lodging establishment where a room or rooms are rented on a nightly basis and in which only breakfast is included as part of the basic compensation RB TWO FAMILY DISTRICTS Subd 13 Subsection (2) d Bed and Breakfast establishments as set forth in Subd 23 RCM -MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT Subd 14 Subsection (1) c Bed and Breakfast establishments as set forth in Subd 23 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS Subd 23 Bed and Breakfasts are allowed by a Special Use Permit in RB and RCM Zoning Districts subject to the following conditions 0 PARKING At least two off-street parking spaces must be provided on -site for the owner/manager and one parking space for each room rented Bed and Breakfast unit The parking spaces shall be signed and plan approved by the Community Development Director DINING FACILITIES The dining facilities of a Bed and Breakfast establishment shall not be open to the public but shall be used exclusively by the registered guests unless allowed as a separate permitted or special use LOCATION The location of another Bed and Breakfast use within three (3) blocks is prohibited LIQUOR No liquor is to be sold on the premises SIGNS Bed and Breakfast establishments are allowed one identification sign not • exceeding four (4) square feet and shall be located on -site The sign must match the architectural features of the structure ZONING A Bed and Breakfast establishment is only permitted in an RCM or RB zoning district HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE The Bed and Breakfast establishment will be at least 100 years old an/or will show proof of historic significance to the character of the City MAXIMUM BEDROOM UNITS The maximum of five (5) Bed and Breakfast units may be established in a structure LIGHTING Adequate lighting must be provided between the structure and parking areas for safety contiguous to residential structures Additional external lighting is prohibited INSPECTIONS AND LICENSE A Bed and Breakfast establishment shall be inspected by the Fire Marshal, • Building Official and County Health Officer, and upon approval receive a proper operating license CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL A Bed and Breakfast establishment shall show proof of inspection/or proof of proper operating licenses by the State or County and shall apply for and be granted a permit from the zoning office upon review by the Community Development Director, Planning Commission and approval by the City Council prior to commencement of the operation is