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1988-10-10 CPC Packet
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THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA October 6, 1988 THE STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION WILL MEET ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1988 AT 7 00 P M IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET AGENDA Approval of Minutes - September 12, 1988 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 Case No SUP/88-54 - Special Use Permit to conduct a "secretarial service" business in a residential home at 1002 South Third Street in the RB Two Family Residential District Leanne and John Gillstrom, Applicants 2 Case No SUB/88-53 - A continuation for the subdivision request to divide Lot 23, a 47,800 square foot lot, into two lots, Lot A with 23,050 square feet and Lot B with 24,750 square feet The property is located between Elm Street and the South end of North Broadway in the RB Two Family Residential District Karl E Neumeier, Applicant 3 Case No V/88-57 - Variance request to the sideyard setback requirement (two feet ten inches proposed, five feet required) for the construction of a six foot by ten foot single car garage addition at 108 South Sixth Street in the RCM, Medium Density Multiple Family Residential District Julie Crumley, Applicant 4 Case No V/88-58 - Variance to the Sign Ordinance and sign plan for the J C Penny store in the River Heights Plaza at 1480 West Frontage Road in the IPC, Industrial Park Commercial District River Heights Partners, Applicant 5 Case No SUP/V/88-59 - Variance request for the construction of a woodworking shop in a residential garage and a Special Use Permit to conduct a "woodworking business" for musical instruments at 1112 South Second Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District Corey C Mohan and Andrea L Tipple, Applicants 6 Case No SUP/88-60 - Special Use Permit for the relocation of the transient boat docks and the Andiamo boat docks and pathway, parking and utility area improvement located in and along side the St Croix River south of the Dock Cafe and east of the City parking lot in the Bluffland/Shoreland, Flood Plain District and RB Duplex Residential District City of Stillwater, Applicant CITY HALL 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE 612 439 6121 • • • PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA PAGE TWO 7 Case No V/88-61 - Variance to the rear yard setback requirement for construction of a single family residence at 515 South Broadway in the RB Residential Duplex District Thomas J Nammacher, Applicant 8 Case No V/88-62 - Variance to the sideyard and rearyard setback requirement for the placement of a new two stall garage at 210 East Walnut Street in the RCM, Medium Density Family Residential District Robert and Julie Jansen, Applicants 9 Case No V/88-63 - Variance to the land area requirements for the construction of five single family attached homes (two allowed) at 330 West Myrtle Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District Century Companies, R C Ernst, Applicant OTHER ITEMS 1 Public Hearing on the Downtown Plan • STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date September 12, 1988 Time 7 00 p m Members Present Members Absent Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Glenna Bealka Rob Hamlin Judy Curtis Nancy Putz Mark Ehlenz Don Valsvik Steve Russell, Comm Dev Director Jean Jacobson Jay Kimble Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mark Ehlenz, seconded by Glenna Bealka to approve the minutes of August 8, 1988 as submitted All in favor PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No SUB/88-49 - Subdivision to split a 41,788 square foot lot into two lots of 20,025 and 21,763 square feet Steve Russell presented the request The Russell residence is on the 21,763 square foot lot and the house is approximately 10 feet from the proposed property line Mark Ehlenz made a motion to approve the subdivison request, seconded by Don Valsvik Motion carried 7-0 Case No SUP/88-50 - Special Use Permit to construct a four stall car wash at the "Minuteman" Station John Ogren and Bob Fields presented the application Mr Ogren also submitted a sign plan Rob Hamlin stated his concern in regard to a possible traffic hazard in the winter with ice at the intersection, because of wet cars leaving the car wash The applicants stated that infrared heaters will be provided in the stalls along with an optional blow dryer Mr Ogren also stated that the intersection will be sanded if ice proves to be a problem Mr Hamlin suggested that the car wash be required to limit its hours of operation in the winter if icing occurs Following further discussion, Mr Ogren assured the Commission that he did not foresee a problem with ice, but if icing at the intersection does occur, it will be corrected Two Greeley Street residents stated their concern with increased traffic on Greeley Street caused by users of the car wash They informed the Commission that they are not opposed to the car wash, but wish to see some form of traffic control, such as a 1 Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes September 12, 1988 semaphore at the Greeley Street and Curve Crest intersection Mr Ogren replied that car wash traffic will exit onto Curve Crest He also stated that he believes a semaphor is already planned for that location Don Valsvik made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit request with an additional condition that should icing conditions occur at the intersection due to the car wash, the City can request action to correct the problem Seconded by Mark Ehlenz Motion carried 6-0, Judy Curtis abstained Case No SV/88-51 - A street vacation of a portion of Sunnyslope Lane in Radle's Hilltop Addition in the FA One Family District Swager Brothers, Applicant There was no representative of Swager Brothers present at the meeting Carolyn Jacobs, owner of lots 17 and 18 in Radle's Hilltop Addition addressed the Commission and stated that her lots would be inaccessible if Sunnyslope Lane was vacated She has plans OD build on those lots based on the plans for the road Rob Hamlin made a motion to deny the street vacation request based on lack of access to lots 17 and 18 Seconded by Don Valsvik Motion to deny carried 7-0 Case No SUB/88-53 - A subdivision of a 47,800 square foot lot into two lots of 24,750 and 23,050 square feet at the south end of North Broadway in the RB Two Family Residential District Karl Neumeier presented the application Brian Palmer, property owner to the north of Mr Newmeier's property, requested that the lots be divided to match the property lines to the north for the sake of continuity The Commission discussed whether the lots would be buildable Don Valsvik suggested that Mr Neumeier reorient the division of the property to reduce the slope to less than 30 percent in order to comply with the Zoning Ordinance Chairman Fontaine stated that the burden of proof that these are buildable lots with available sewer service lies with the owner He suggested that Mr Neumeier present more definite plans for the lots, that the lots be surveyed, or that the property be sold as one buildable lot Don Valsvik made a motion to deny the subdivision request with a recommendation that Mr Neumeier obtain a topographical survey and a perimeter survey for two buildable lots, with a continuance of the request for further discussion with the PlHnnitig Commission Seconded by Mark Ehlenz Motion to deny with continuance carried 7-0 2 • • • Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes September 12, 1988 Case No SUP/88-54 - Special Use Permit to conduct a secretarial service business in a home at 1002 South Third Street in the RB Two Family Residential District John and Leanne Gilstrom, Applicants No applicant was present at the meeting This item will be continued to next month's meeting Case No SUP/88-55 - A Special Use Permit to construct a 33 square foot sign approximately seven feet in height (from grade) for a lumber company at 808 North Fourth Street in the RB Two Family Residential District Consolidated Lumber Company, Applicant Dave Remus, President of Consolidate Lumber Company, presented the application He stated that he is aware of and agrees with the conditions of approval Motion by Judy Curtis to approve the special use permit request Seconded by Nancy Putz Motion carried 7-0 OTHER BUSINESS The Commission reviewed and discussed draft sections of the Downtown Plan Mr Russell reviewed the proposed land use plan and zoning changes, which will require Public Hearings before the Planning Commission He also informed the Commission of plans to appoint a Downtown Plan Action Committee The Commission also discussed the concern of the Greeley Street residents regarding the problem with traffic on Greeley Street Motion by Judy Curtis, seconded by Mark Ehlenz to recommend that the City Council begin a study of traffic on Greeley Street, and erect a semaphore at Greeley and Curve Crest if the study so indicates All in favor Motion by Rob Hamlin, seconded by Mark-Ehlenz to adjourn the meeting at 9 05 p m All in favor Submitted by Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 3 • • • PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO SUP/88-54 Planning Commission Meeting September 12, 1988 Project Location 1002 South Third Street Comprehensive Plan District RB Zoning District Two Family Applicant's Name Leanne and John Gillstrom Type of Application Special Use Permit Project Description A Special Use Permit to conduct a "secretarial service" business in a residential home Discussion The request is for a Special Use Permit to conduct a "secretarial service" business in the home of John and Leanne Gilstrom Mrs Gilstrom will be conducting the business and will be the only employee at this time She will run the business through advertising by word of mouth, newspaper advertising and mail out advertising Potential customers may stop at the home by "appointment only" but the majority of the business will be conducted by picking up and delivering materials This will create minimal additional traffic and parking generated by the business CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 No sign identifying the business shall be erected 2 Any additional employees hired for the business, shall have Planning Commission approval 3 Any complaints about the business will have review by the Community Development Director with possible revocation of the Special Use Permit RECOMMENDATION Approval 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 the ordinance ATTACHMENTS Letter from Leanne Gilstrom • • August 30, 1988 Ann Pung-Terwedo City of Stillwater Planning Commission 216 N Fourth St Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Ann The following information is provided per your request in reference to my desire to establish a business in my home Tyke of Business My intention is to establish a "secretarial service" in my home How Business is to be Conducted My intention is to run the business as "low key" (i e advertising by using "word-of-mouth" and newspaper advertising, as well as possibly mailing out information to prospective clients) I have no intention of displaying any type of sign at my home Business will be run as "by appointment only", with the majority of the business, I will be going to their location and picking up the materials and bringing them to my home I forsee very little, if any, increased parking generated from this business Number of Employees I will be the only employee I will contact the City of Stillwater Planning Commission should this desire change in the future Please find enclosed my check for $50 00 Please advise me of any further Also enclosed is permit form fees required for public hearing notice Thank you for your assistance Sincerely, eanne P Gillstrom 1002 S Third St Stillwater, MN 55082 439-2039 (home) 439-5454 (work -until 9/09) Enclosures • CONTINUATION PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW - CASE NO SUB/88-53 Planning Commission Meeting October 10, 1988 Project Location Property between Elm Street and the South end of North Broadway Comprehensive Plan District Two Family Zoning District RB Applicants Name Karl E Neumeier Type of Application Minor Subdivision Project Description The project is to subdivide Lot 23, a 47,800 square foot lot into two lots, Lot A with 23,050 square feet and Lot B with 24,750 square feet Discussion The property is located off the South end of North Broadway and is bounded by North First Street on the West, vacated Aspen Street right-of-way on the North and Elm Street on the South The site overlooks the old prison Access to the site is provided off of North Broadway It would be practically difficult to gain access from First Street for Lot B An easement is proposed over Lot A to provide access to Lot B off of Broadway The Subdivision ordinance requires all lots have access to a public street The lots are steeply sloped The topographic maps for the area show a thirty foot drop in elevation from the Northeast to Southwest and a fifty foot drop in elevation for Lot B The Zoning Ordinance requires that for the lots to be subdivided, 10,000 square feet of lot area per lot must be in slopes less than 30% Sewer service is available in North First Street but it would be very difficult to get to because of ground conditions and the slope of the land The Water Department indicated an on -site system would be required to have water on the site It may be possible to build on the two lots Mr Neumeier will new information he has collected at the meeting J Recommendation Denial Findings The request is not consistent with lot size and road access requirements of the Zoning Ordinance Attachment - Letter from Mr Neumeier, dated October 4, 1988 - New plans showing sewer easement and additional information on elevation change KARL E NEUMEIER 258 B LANDING HILL SOMERSET WI 54025 • Planning Co imission October 4, 1983 Erclocea is mL "re -do" for the pronoeed divisio l of the -ubject lo+ 1 o t c to+s, - -l-..vat_o a lib- rr000s^d for + lot: m e el3v-t1on 11,-- r- 'r as `io i e c1�111 on -ori - obtul7ed from the at; Hall The elev-+io-» no1� that I ran Dloalouslj (uolig miai,i. uzd Rodl fit closely lit- +he colt -our lii-s sro -z I used "Funr mrenchanz" (R1cic ruar d30-2782) for a oe"er fe�zc1�111+� and e-tioate Ao 3no,n I oeleiva lo+ A has to be rP,+iic+ea to 80 f` on tr]- ortH oourdar,, , rhico , 1 e1 tr,Et lo+ B is buildable • _- 110 tde, 1- orL_ r +o T yak you, 12/ -1-444-1' Karl E T uncier • 3 CARA./ Sci-ivA-AF A/2itie-‘z sokziprioAr 43-,F75 zzc i $d. 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E v ,,nix SEA.,!? 320' b4 , Eu/%1 S T • • ,C a r L i i /834.5 io9 ,Z ,� szEl , \ \ , N. i AYE SLo?c Ter 8aS'ELEv, ✓ J / T KE, M irJm E'ER' 1014/98 • • • PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO V/88-57 Planning Commission Meeting October 10, 1988 Project Location 108 South Sixth Street Zoning District RCM, Medium Density Multiple Family Residential District Applicant's Name Julia Crumley Type of Application Variance PROJECT DESCRIPTION Variance request to the sideyard setback requirement at 108 South Sixth Street (two feet ten inches proposed, five feet required) for a single car garage approximately six feet by ten feet DISCUSSION The request is for a two ft two inch variance for a garage which has already been constructed The garage was constructed this past summer without properly locating the property lines According to Ms Crumley, the garage was constructed approximately two feet ten inches from the property line The neighbors may not agree to this, therefore, an accurate survey may reveal the proper location of the property line CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 An accurate survey of the property be submitted to the Planning Department RECOMMENDATION Approval for the two foot, two inch variance request FINDINGS _ The garage is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and will not be injurious to the neighborhood ATTACHMENTS - Site plan of egarage • • 0 A -/s No?tk lei 11 1 Ala Sic& 11 '2" 1 » .. .. Hoc&S iy 1 4 a_ _ 20b' "k �nrag� - -r - Ada, + ofiA .cY IVY 440' S WaIK Z 10 Dr d L ',Joy I 17, L C 1uQ SCG1Q 1 cec.w\y f as So Cp-*L st- St C,'X 14' la_ Ad4,tl oGl ScalQ. 1lZ"= /o • (rx ,Bcokon S.wTk 7 T I,u M�� 120 J 411. 1.5 • • • PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO V/88-58 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 10, 1988 PROJECT LOCATION River Heights Plaza - 1480 West Frontage Road COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT Industrial Park -Commercial ZONING DISTRICT IP-C APPLICANT'S NAME River Heights Partners TYPE OF APPLICATION Variance PROJECT DESCRIPTION Variance to the Sign Ordinance and Sign Plan for the J C Penney Store at the River Heights Plaza DISCUSSION The request is for the placement of a J C Penney sign at the River Heights Plaza This sign is a two line sign and is a uniform sign to other J C Penney catalog stores throughout the country As part of this variance and sign plan for River Heights Plaza, a single line sign with a twenty-four inch requirement was established The new sign will have two rows consisting of "J C Penney" at 24 inches and "Catalog Store" at one foot, six inches this sign is therefore much larger than other signs at River Heights Plaza However, as stated by Tom Jensen, operations manager for J C Penney, the catalog store needs to be defined in order to distinguish it from J C Penney Department Stores CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 The sign will not disrupt the appearance of River Heights Plaza in any way 2 This variance request is considered a special situation, therefore future signs must meet the sign plan established for River Heights Plaza by the City of Stillwater RECOMMENDATION - Approval FINDINGS The granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Ordinance and Sign Plan for River Heights Plaza ATTACHMENTS - Plan showing location of J C Penney - Letter from Kenneth M Vinje, Property Administrator - Sign Plan - Letter from Tom Jensen, Operations Manager, for J C Penney • • • MALL MANAGERS INC 8300 Norman Center Drive / Suite 870 Bloomington Minnesota 55437 1057 (612) 893 0895 September 13, 1988 Mr. Steve Russell Planning Administration City Hall 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 RE J C Penney River Heights Plaza Stillwater, Minnesota Dear Mr Russell Enclosed is the application for the Planning Administration and the City Council to allow a variance to J. C Penney Company and allow them to mount their exterior sign, "JCPenney Catalog Store" in two rows per the proposed plan The landlord has approved the request based on the following reasons 1) It is necessary to distinguish the catalog store from a regular Penney's department store because of the vast differences in operation Customers must know prior to entering the catalog store that it is not a department store, otherwise it will create dissatisfaction and may discourage their intent to purchase merchandise or services at River Heights Plaza 2) The design of the Grid 11 Section in which the J C. Penney Catalog Store is located does not allow the sign to be extended in a single line of 2' X 24' due to the peaked double column separating the sign area Thus, the only logical position for the sign is the one proposed 3) The sign will not disrupt the appearance of River Heights Plaza in any way 4) This variance request is considered a special situation The landlord does not intend for this variance to set a general precedent. Mr. Russell, this matter has been given serious consideration by the • • • Mr Steve Russell Planning Administration City Hall September 13, 1988 Page Two landlord, and we strongly believe that allowing this variance for J. C Penney Company is in the best interests of all parties involved I have enclosed a copy of a letter from Tom Jensen, the operations manager of J C Penney Company, requesting the variance If you need more information, please contact me at (612)893-0895 Sincerely, L9I4L g Or: Kenneth M. Vinje Property Administrator KMV/jt Encl cc R E. McGinty Tom Jensen Tammy Gannon 1 TG{L riI.r 1 I II-c- _ �G a' 11 :cathIog Store -1 .• • I ' - k I#. {: l �l l��►J i ,l rI(-l_V t _ __F'Teel • i JCPenney September 9, 1988 Ken Vinje 8300 Norman Center Drive Suite 870 Bloomington, MN 55437 Dear Ken We would like to request that you take the necessary steps in obtaining a variance from the sign ordinance for our store in River Heights Plaza. A two-line sign is very much needed for our store for two major reasons First, the need to have our store look like other JCPenney Catalog Stores In a nation-wide company, such as ours, a logo that is identical to the rest of our stores is necessary to capitalize on the large investment we have in advertising and making our sign a recognizable name, one that is associated with the goodwill our company has gained over the years Second, we must distinguish between a JCPenney Store and a JCPenney Catalog Store The difference between our store in Rose- dale, at 200,000 square feet, and our store in River Heights Plaza, at 2500 square feet, is obvious yet we must explain that difference to our customers everyday We feel that we owe them a self-explanatory sign that tells them exactly what we are JCPenney Catalog Store Thank you for your help Best regards, Tom Jensen Operations Manager TJ/gb J C Penney Company Inc 1700 W County Road B 2 Roseville Minnesota 55113 A,use n-, A4Ue M Aam THOMPSON HARDWARE A PAPER II r e00 eq n 11 B, I AREHOUSE 26014 sf R SOOTT a ILe .a it B3HOLDIN S it (.7\tlas C L r 1a a r r4 yn Zt 1r1NES Ca 1.0 a. 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BONANZA IGO al re N ' STEAKHOUSE • • • PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO SUP/V/88-59 Planning Commission Meeting October 10, 1988 Project Location 1112 South Second Street Applicant's Name Corey Mohan and Andrea L Tipple Type of Application Variance and Special Use Permit Project Description A variance for the construction of a woodworking shop and a Special Use Permit to conduct a "woodworking business" for musical instruments Discussion The request is to construct the second floor of an existing garage into a 'woodworking shop" for musical instruments, mainly stringed musical instruments, violins and guitars The business will be conducted by contract- ing out of music shops Mr Mohan will pick up the musical instruments from music shops, repair them and return them There will be no additional traffic or parking created by this business Mr Mohan will also not be advertising his business nor placing any type of sign on his property The Fire Department has been notified for Fire Code requirements and will be notified as to the construction of the woodworking shop and to the disposal of waste materials CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 The Fire Department shall review all Fire Codes as to the construction of the woodworking shop 2 The Fire Department shall review the disposal of wastes created by the woodworking business 3 No sign shall be permitted 4 No additional traffic or parking will be created by the business RECOMMENDATION Approval 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 ATTACHMENTS - Letter from Corey Mohan and Andrea Tipple - Proposed changes to the garage - Pictures of the garage - Site plan - Petition on behalf of proposal • • • September 19, 1988 Stillwater Planning Commission and Council City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082 Dear Members of the Planning Commission and Council We are applying for a variance and special use permit for our property at 1112 South Second Street, Stillwater Enclosed are the following the completed Planning Administrative Form, a sketch of our property, including preexisting structures, a letter of description of the proposed changes in our garage, current photographs of the garage, and a petition of approval signed by all immediate neighbors who we were able to contact prior to submitting this application We hope to improve the attic of the garage, making it suitable for a private workshop These improvements will not significantly alter the appearance of the garage We primarily want to develope a hobby woodworking area in the garage attic This would be similar to woodworking shops present in many residential basements and garages In addition, Corey Mohan would like to use the garage woodworking area for the repair of stringed musical instruments, especially violins and acoustic guitars The musical instrument repair mainly involves the use of hand tools, but the use of power tools sometimes becomes necessary These power tools include, a drill press, sander, and tabletop saw Corey would like to repair instruments for his own use, and also those instruments of a limited number of clients arranged through a local music shop These clients would not come to our home, but rather, Corey would pick up the musical instruments at the music shop, and return them when the repairs were completed Therefore, the musical instrument repair would not increase the number of people entering the neighborhood, and in no way would involve a retail business endeavor at this address Also, we do not intend to place a sign advertising this small business In closing, we want to stress that this home workshop would not disturb the residential quality of the neighborhood We have attempted to contact all neighbors living within 300 feet of our home, and explain our proposal All neighbors we were able to reach prior to submitting this application, understood and approved of our plans These neighbors were willing to sign the enclosed petition Thank you for considering this application for a variance and special use permit J Sincerely, Corey C Mohan Andrea L Tipple 1112 South Second Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 o%cu, Z_ 77e40 • • • DESCRIPTION OF GARAGE AND PROPOSED CHANGES AT 1112 SOUTH SECOND STREET, STILLWATER The building in question is a two car garage with a large attic space The garage base measures 22 by 28 feet The attic floor, excluding the north stairs, measures approximately 16 by 26 feet, with an apex height of 11 feet Prior to our purchase of the property in December, 1987, the garage attic was used for storage The attic is accessed by stairs at the north end of the structure The attic wallaere lined by shelving, and a storage closet was present in the northeast corner of the garage attic, adjacent to the stairs The electrical supply to the garage originates from the main circuitbox in the house The house was built in approximately 1875, but the garage is a more recent structure built sometime prior to 1926 Prior to our understanding of proper procedures for initiating this type of project, we began some improvements We stopped all work at this time, pending evaluation by the Planning Commission and Council Pending approval, the completed improvements would include, upgrading the electrical system, especially removing overhead exposed wires, insulating, placement of a multi - laminate beam to improve support of the floor, placement of additional roof rafters, roof replacement, placement of a south wall diamond shaped window and north wall window to improve ventilation and light, and placement of roof eave vents When the roof is replaced, we hope to place three east facing roof windows Additionally, the interior would be finished in sheetrock and the storage closet rebuilt Heat would be supplied by electric baseboard units The exterior woud be repainted, and a cupola rebuilt and placed at the garage apex This cupola would be a reproduction of the original noted in a photograph from 1926 J • a • s c. 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WQ 0.+)9 rc,! 01C h'-2 C }y v ri V cu-,,�.a ,�.e o-,vi d s� J t..;y1-Z•7 ri)Cn/L-41-Ce R/74---_,0%-Cfr (P7-114-2-r4f)1 Cy 611- 4/Y\ Sf )1 Luc fe 9 /3/6(' fry ?// 3/SY `f/31,IA o YI 'tk-e i r It 1' " L 2u.�� „nn I �P �\ a � ; c r- (✓ e /i1 G h GLvt_ a” d /4)-YI to •w, -rkk d.ttc a�x `rn �a� h p I�� bcrs oc L�,'Py Y1i1o>n 1 ! annd Ord rP� �91)P) (19c- e4Af3 0-P III z Sc,u u),d S S±r/Iwo.r tl /1'1 (otr(. ink L t?tiQ h c 1lA -t-e_ 0 prc oCe 1 ()kr ✓l,V Q n12,1,1 is \ t)n` �i� �,� V C4 LL. C c 41 I/ I/O u VGlA-a4A,C-•e.- G.H 4l vYl' D-R-1 rk4 - Y 1 dp., si2}) 7 • 91/ 7 /“. 7/11?P'. c/V/?tf'er--- 9/74g /61/7 p vte-0-(1? , • • • PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO SUP/88-60 Planning Commission Meeting October 10, 1988 Project Location 431 East Nelson Street just South of Dock Cafe Restaurant and East of South Main Parking Lot Comprehensive Plan District Downtown Commercial Zoning District Residential Duplex - RB, Flood Plain, Bluffland/Shoreland Applicant City of Stillwater Type of Application Special Use Permit BACKGROUND This application by the City of Stillwater will be the basis for amending permits 82-242-12 and 85-415-23 issued by the U S Corps of Engineers and permit 82-6124 as amended issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources The current application includes both on land and in water use and improvements PROJECT DESCRIPTION In -water improvements includes two docks, one for charter/excursion boats currently located to the North and one accommodating approximately 25 boats, public transient boats currently located to the South Three excursion boats and a barge ticket office are moored at the North docks The new plan includes flip-flopping the docks (the charter/excursion docks moved to the South and public docks moved to the North), allowing the excursion boats to be moored to the dock year around and boats staying at the public docks for as long as two weeks The docks size and configuration would be the same Besides the in -water improvements, on -land improvements are proposed to tie pathways into Lowell Park and the South Main parking lot, provide additional parking to serve the boats and trash receptacle area (Existing conditions are shown on the aerial photo and the new dock location and land improvements are shown on Map No 1 ) J tek ,.."•w-AT..rcaptiA 11)a. • 11•• s I • ts (LI vie/ L./my !/MOQ a'1/J roil, €11 Illimmlimallailaillmormjim olvie viVv-07 *".2°41 (19/Y • • • • Pavilllon l'"''''''''' L4 4 "P"' M 1 i�ua,.7,iii toms - r destrian Circulation Parks & Open Space H" Pedestrian Circulation SWEET risii ► ►s►4111_ o Boating `l Plaza Development Defining Landscape CD Streetscape Areas t 1 ► 1 J -1 r • ST CACDC RIVER ii - a__Q❑I; s , 1_ 7a 1_ � ooi-0 0 a`� Id , IdaIt] go❑❑❑ 0ERaa0 , floe , u.. 1 , .., , J -Ptval/irt.e.e.vo • 0 10 Onent to customer parting with higher meter rates longer hours Maximize supply in lots 02 Potential for shared parking Site of potential ramp Good brat on for employee parking 03 Potential for shared parking in bank and Gazette bts ® Pubic use of pnvate bts possible 05 Little potential for increase in supply © Need to move trailer parking to relocated Manna, and to provide organized recreational parking 07 Improvements pnmanly from cooperative pnvate shared lots ® Dependent on redevelopment , , ..c, , , , ,ter-,-- — (!) =Area, Fkfise Parking Recommendations • 11 it , • • • DOWNTOWN PLAN The Downtown Plan for the area (Map 2) includes a design for the area similar to the proposed project The Downtown Plan Pedestrian Circulation Map shows a landscaped pedestrian pathway running along the river to a boating plaza and back to Nelson Street and also connection to a future visitors center The Plaza would be a place where people could pause to overlook boating activity, await boarding or be introduced to the Downtown Design elements could include landscaping, interpretive display, seating and possibly drinking fountain, and City directory to accommodate visiting boaters The boating and activity creates parking demands As part of the Downtown Plan parking conditions in the South Main Street area (Area 1) were studied Table 1 compares parking needs to parking supply The study shows that there is a 150 to 200 car parking deficit in Area 1 The Andiamo excursion boat has an estimated parking demand of 50 parking spaces The public docks have minimal parking impact As a part of the Downtown Plan, expansion of the South Main Street City lot was considered and a conceptual plan developed to accommodate an additional 30 parking spaces (See new parking area map ) Based on the need for South Main Street parking, it is suggested that the addition of 30 additional parking spaces be considered along with on -site pathway and plaza improvements The improvements could be funded by new uses in the area based on parking demand (This was previously done to finance the existing South Main lot ) SPECIAL USE PERMIT A Special Use Permit is required for the new project because the docks are located in the Flood Plain District The Bluffland/Shoreland District contains standards for on land improvements including use is consistent and complimentary to existing and adjacent urban land uses and local plans - a parking layout and site plan which provides on -site and off-street parking spaces for all employees and customers as required by local ordinance is required - a drainage plan to minimize erosion - a landscaped plan to minimize the visual impact of the project as viewed from the river - no signs facing the river PROJECT ANALYSIS The charter/excursion boat use and public -docks are uses consistent with and complimentary to the Downtown The parking and economic studies of the Downtown Plan indicate that the dock uses support other uses Downtown The Downtown Plan includes linking the City lands South of the Dock Cafe with Lowell Park so park users can view and enjoy the boating activities and excursion boat users can easily get to other parts of Downtown A detailed plan for the on -land improvements, pedestrian path, landscaping plan, development parking, land utilities areas should be developed so that the improvements can be coordinated with other Lowell Park improvements The additional parking spaces that can be added to the South parking lot, should be provided as soon as possible so the parking situation can be eased Area new development share in the responsibility for additional demand including the Dock Cafe, Freighthouse, future elevator development and the Andiamo In a letter to the City Council, the Stillwater Dock Company outlined terms for moving the docks (attached) It is suggested that the terms be accepted and that a five year commitment to this dock configuration including pathway and parking improvements be given RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Dock location and on -land improvements as conditions with the following findings 1 The project will not adversely affect the flood capacity or flow of the St Croix River 2 The project as conditioned will meet the Bluffland/Shoreland District standards 3 The proposed project is consistent with and complimentary to existing adjacent development and the City Plan CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 On -land walkway, landscaping, utility and parking area requirements shall be made consistent with the Downtown Plan 2 The South parking lot shall be expanded to accommodate 30 additional parking spaces 3 The City shall enter into an agreement with the Stillwater Dock Company to grant a five year lease, renewable for an additional five years for use of City land to provide access to docks with parking and City lands improvements paid in part by the Stillwater Dock Company/St Croix Packet Company 4 Other terms as described in the project Descriptive letter dated September 6, 1988 by Nile Kriesel shall be met 5 Necessary U S Corps of Engineers and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources permits shall be obtained before this approval is valid J • • 6 • DOWNTOWN PARKING ANALYSIS 1 • Tal-0-1- AREA 2 AREA 3 AREA 4 AREA 5 AREA 6 AREA 7 AREA 8 81 71 10 24 79 47 I 85 ON STREET PUBLIC SPACES 59 OFF STREET PUBLIC SPACES 96 y OFF STREET PRIVATE SPACES ON STREET PRIVATE SPACES TOTAL PARKING SPACES 71 129 107 144 98 employee/ customer 30 - *128 additional employee/customer 178 154 122 195 180 288 429 257 517 395 320 154 J 135 160 160 60 579 300 280 CALCULATED DEMAND EXISTING DEMAND TOTAL SPACES NEEDED 150 43 50-75 *50 additional *50-100 in the for Andiamo future 110 101 *Dependent 1 *Dependent *Dependent *Dependent *Dependent on future ' on building on future on future on future use of area rehabilitation use of area use of area use of area / r • • S'1'I?JLWX1']31 P O BOX 501 MEMO TO City of Stillwater FROM Stillwater Dock Company RE Stillwater Dock Co Charter Boat Operations STILLWATER MN 55082 It has become apparent that a problem exists with the manner in which our charter boat docks are located and operated The problem, as we see it, is the close proximity of the dock to the Dock Cafe, seemingly interfering with Dock Cafe operations We propose to alleviate this problem in the following manner 1 St Croix Paket Co would purchase the charter dock and electrical service from the Stillwater Dock Co 2 Move the charter dock and the public dock IAW a plan submitted to the port authority on April 13, 1988 All expenses to be borne by St Croix Packet Boat Co 3 Request a 5 year lease be granted St Croix Packet Co to operate on city property at location prescribed in the plan 4 Work with City of Stillwater in response to questions raised by DNR LTR and DTD April 22, 1988 We feel the charter/excursion boat operations conducted by St Croix Packet Boat Co are important to Stillwater and the community and every effort should be made to find them a "home port" that will ensure continued operations We respectfully request that our 1988 wharfage permit be granted on the basis of the Port Authority recommendation per our April 13, 1988 meeting We further request that this plan be conceptually approved and work started to implement this plan Landscaping indicated in the plan would be implemented immediately whi]e the actual moving of the docks would take place no later than October 15, 1988 STILLWATER DOCK COMPANY PUBLIC BOAT DOCK RENTAL DOWNTOWN STILLWATER MN 4393130 • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA DRAFT September 6, 1988 Mr Henrick Strandkob Constructions Operation Department of the Army St Paul District, Corps of Engineers 1421 U S Post Office and Custom House St Paul, MN 55101-1479 Re Regulatory Functions (VF88-24-90) Dear Mr Watson Enclosed you will find applications for permits to place and operate a General Boating (transient) Dock Facility and a cnarter/excursion dock facility The City is applying for separate permits for each facility The docks are presently in place and in operation pursuant to permit No 82-6124 However, the City would, through the permit process, seek approval to re -locate the docks The relocation would merely involve placing the charter/excursion docks in the present location of the general boating docks and vice -versa In addition to the request to relocate the docks, the City is asking for specific approval to 1 Moor up to three (3) charter/excursion boats and one (1) floating ticket office vessel at the charter/excursion dock facility, 2 Allow year-round docking for the charter/excursion boats, 3 Allow "chartered" cruises to be the primary business of the charter/excursion boat operations as long as "walk-on" trade is accommodated on a regularly scheduled basis, 4 Allow docking in excess of twenty-four (24) hours on the general boat dock facility to accommodate boaters that make long range trips to Stillwater and who intend to stay in the area for an extended period of time (one weekend to two weeks), 5 Allow a small structure to exist on the general boat dock facility to provide shelter for the dock operators (boat handlers), and 6 Allow Stillwater DocK Company to act as the City's agent for the operation of the docking facilities CITY HALL 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE 612 439 6121 • • • Please contact the undersigned at AC 612/439-6121 if you have any questions regarding the permit applications Sincerely, Nile L Kriesel City Coordinator Copies furnished Mayor and City Council Steve Russell Stillwater Planning Department 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 X Don Anderson 1220 Nightingale Boulevard Stillwater, MN 55082 Dan McGuiness Minnesota -Wisconsin Boundary Area Commission 619 Second Street Hudson, Wisconsin 54016 y Molly Shodeen Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 1200 Warner Road St Paul, MN 55106 X Michael McGuire 423 South Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 `F Robert Thompson Stillwater Port Authority Commission 917 North Owens Street Stillwater, MN 55082 x David T Magnuson City Attorney 324 South Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Stillwater Dock Company c/o John Easton P 0 Box 501 Stillwater, MN 55082 • PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO V/88-61 Planning Commission Meeting October 10, 1988 Project Location 515 South Broadway Zoning District RB Comprehensive Plan District Residential Duplex Applicant's Name Thomas J Nammacher Type of Application Variance Section(s) Sideyard & Rearyard PROJECT DESCRIPTION Variance to the rearyard and sideyard setback requirement (three feet sideyard proposed, ten feet sideyard required, three ft rearyard proposed, twenty-five ft rearyard required DISCUSSION The request is for a seven ft sideyard variance and a twenty-two ft rearyard variance The reason for these variances is because of the irregular shaped lot that the proposed house will be built The Minnesota Department of Transportation acquired Lot 4, leaving the lot much deeper on the South side There is also a twelve ft change in elevation from Broadway Street to approximately 75 ft inside the frontyard property line The area the home will be built on is the most level area of the parcels Adjacent homes on either side of Lots 22 and 23 are setback from the front property line the same amount Mr Nammacher feels that the location and design of this home will fit into the character of the surrounding areas There are no other homes or structures located within thirty feet of the proposed home There is concern over the setback from the bluff edge Drainage studies, soil testing, and erosion measures should be conducted in this area before construction of the home The plans do not show the specific height of the home The Stillwater Ordinance regulates the height of residential homes to 2 1/2 stories and thirty five feet CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 Drainage and soil studies be conducted on the property prior to construction for possible erosion problems near the edge of the bluff 2 Erosion measures such as retaining walls and/or landscaping around the home near the bluff edge will be in place before occupancy of the home 3 The height of the home be decreased to 2 1/2 stories and 35 ft or a variance be granted for the height • • • RECOMMENDATION Determination of request FINDINGS The granting of the variance will be in harmony witn the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to public welfare ATTACHMENTS - Site plan - Nammacher Residence - Letter from Mr Nammacher • • • Tom Nammacher 1235 Yale Place Apt 1602 , Minneapolis. MN 55403 (612)340 9276 September 29, 1988 Ladies and Gentlemen Please accept this letter as a request for a rear yard set- back variance on our lot located at 515 Broadway South, Stillwater, in accordance with the enclosed site plan Upon approval, we plan to build an "1890 Victorian style" home on the bluff overlooking the St Croix River This request is required because our lot has an irregular shape On the east side along the bluff, the lot line steps back leaving approximately 50 feet between the edge of the bluff and our lot line The Department of Transportation owns this odd piece of land Upon checking with the D 0 T , we find they do not have any requirements that would effect this variance We propose to build our new home so that it is roughly in line with the existing homes on either side Note, that the home to the north, on lot 24, is located within several feet of its lot line Great care has been taken to design a home that fits in with the character of the surrounding area The addition of our home to the neighborhood should have a positive effect and be an asset to the community Thank you for your consideration Sat-cere„l.y, 1 , Thomas J Nammacher I !. • • PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO V/88-62 Planning Commission Meeting October 10, 1988 Project Location 210 East Walnut Street Comprehensive Plan District Multiple Family Residential Zoning District RCM Applicant's Name Robert and Julie Jansen Type of Application Variance PROJECT DESCRIPTION A variance to the sideyard and rearyard setback requirements for the construction of a 20 ft x 24 ft garage DISCUSSION The request is to construct a 20 ft x 24 ft garage with a sideyard setback of approximately three ft from the property line and a rearyard setback of approximately four feet The sideyard setback requirement is ten feet and the rearyard setback is twenty five feet Therefore, the two variances needed are a seven foot sideyard variance and a twenty one foot rearyard variance The location of this new garage is proposed because of the location of the house and driveway on the property The home is quite large for the size of the property, leaving a minimal amount of area for a garage Also, a concrete driveway presently exists on the West side of the property which will provide access to the garage The placement of the garage in the Northwest corner will give easy access for cars If it was shifted East, it would be difficult for cars to get into the garage The neighbors garage is approximately oe foot West of the side property line CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL --1 - The West -wall will be one hour fire rated (as per Building Code requirement) 2 Run-off from the roof will not drain on to adjacent properties RECOMMENDATION Approval FINDINGS For reasons set forth fully in the discussion, the granting of the variance is necessary for the reasonable use of the land and building and that the same is the minimum variance that will accomplish such purpose ATTACHMENTS - Site plan for proposed garage • 1 J ` • '' Ne151, bons d-ive to -t parkin,' area_ o't row+ Proper Ii' es {. r / '_ ' , I / ✓ Yr y J , ' 1\1€131,locrs y Co4- Garet5 e tram end.. propeeb line J • tkieL91111air5 • J 0 a 4' E--- a.o' --� f �--- so' —� M ler'�t� Concrtie Asp1+a(f F± 8 • s J d a S 151 1 • • • PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO V/88-63 Planning Commission Meeting October 10, 1988 Project Location 330 West Myrtle Street Comprehensive Plan District Two Family Zoning District RB Applicant's Name Century Companies, R C Ernst Type of Application Variance Project Description Variance request for construction of five attached residential units in Duplex Residential District, RB (Two units allowed) Discussion The application is for construction of an attached fiveplex in the RB Duplex Residential District The lot size is 14,000 square feet, 25,000 is required for five residential units Two residential units are allowed Recommendation Denial Finding The project is inconsistent with the Zoning Ordinance, density and use requirement Attachments Application and plans Case Number vile- 4 3 oa Fee Pcid Data Filed y/ 3 641 r i PLANNING ADMINISTRATIVE FORM Street Location of Property Legal Descrpp,,cn of Property Owner Name Address5691 Geneva Ave N , Oakdale ¢1ron5e5109 777-4488 Aool►ccn' Or other than owner) Name ___gQnt.ur.y_ Le_c 330 Myrtle Street See attached Survey & Description Century Companies Address 5A9.1_52n.va AVe N , Olkdale3 Phone Type or Request ___ Rezoning ___ Approval of Prelummnary Plat ___ Special Use Permit ___ Approval of Final Plat X _ Variance ___ Other Desc'ipt,on of Request The Applicant reguests variance to the land area requirements to permit construction of five (.5)_ sinale 777-4488 family attached homes Signature of Applicant Ernst, President Date of Public Hearing NOT S.etcti or proposed property and structure to be drativn on back oL tl s ;or--1 or at- tac'iea, showing the following 1 North direction. 2 Loca.ion of pr000sea structure on lot. 1 3 Dimensions of front and sae set -bads a Dirensions or proposea structure 5 Street names 6 Locaaon or adjacent e'.istrng buildings - 7 Other rnrormatron as may be reques ea Approved ___ Denied ___ by the Planning Commission on (date) subject to the following conditions Approved ___ Denied ___ by the Council on sublecj to the following conditions Comments (Use other side), CERTIFICATE di of SURVEY •RVEY FOR L2rry R.bI1.5 320 Wcst M7 rtle St, llwafcr M r.ncso SS082 LEGAL. 0ESCRIPT10N Scc a A shots BEARING NOTE _ ORIENTATION OF THIS BEARING SYSTEM IS THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COORDINATE SYSTEM SOUTH ZONE 0 DENOTES IRON PIPE MONUMENT MARKED WITH A PLASTIC CAP INSCRIBED R L S 9232 UNLESS OTHERWISE SHOWN DISTANCES SHOWN TO FEET (I0 3D ETC.) ARE EXACT EXTRINSIC VALUES 30 cip HOLCOMBE • 0 kn + J 0 V1 PARCEL A 7508 Si Ft± 0 o0 0 trt tv o� LAND SURVEYING LAND PLANNING 14701 GOTH STREET N STILLWATER MN 55082 (612) 439 0033 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS DRAWING 15 A CORRECT REPRESENTATION OF THIS SURVEY ANO ALL MONUMENTS HAVE BEEN PLACED IN THE GROUND AS SHOWN THIS SURVEY OR PLAN WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION ANO I AM A DULY REGISTERED LANO SURVEYOR IJNOER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA 4oe / 9 /r?$ Ic--mac ORUCE A FOLZ 13129 3q" INe�G NO 9732 DATE SCALE Ilrrll 20 f•.r �o \ ,BiL oLR d ti Ic % s 0 S¢ • • BRUCE A FOLZ & ASSOCIATES LAND SUFlVEYING LAND PLANNING 14791 60th STREET NORTH STILLWATER MINNESOTA 55082 (612) 439 8833 April 8, 1985 LAND DESCRIPTION FOR LARRY REBLING PARCEL A That part of Lot 20 of COUNTY AUDITOR'S PLAT NUMBER 2 according to plat on file in the office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota described as follows Beginning at the southwest corner of said Lot 20, thence North 72 degrees 29 minutes 34 seconds East, bearing oriented to the Washington County Coordinate System, South Zone, along the southeasterly line of said Lot 20 a distance of 61 40 feet, thence North 13 degrees 53 minutes 01 second West 40 70 feet, thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes 02 seconds East 17 53 feet, thence North 11 degrees 10 minutes 12 seconds West 72 54 feet, thence North 39 degrees 20 minutes 02 East 37 63 feet to the northwesterly line of said Lot 20, thence South 72 degrees 29 minutes 34 seconds West along said northwesterly line 64 12 feet to the northwest corner of said Lot 20, thence South 00 degrees 54 minutes 59 seconds East along the west line of said Lot 20 a distance of 156 51 feet to the point of beginning, containing 7508 square feet, more or less, and the vacated portion of Holcombe Street lying West i I-zr^`)/ c-r1I y that this surv_y plan or report p c-,ared by no —or under my direct _.I,trv,slo� and that 1 am a d.,y Regis4o _-1 LanJ Suneycr under the Icws of the S ate o' Minnesota 4 CTRL..c A. FOLZ Onto 1/'9-8''5— Ftep No 9 7_3 Z— • • o• Av c-\ ,i) 6J, • • TO PLANNING COMMISSION FROM PLANNING STAFF DATE OCTOBER 6, 1988 SUBJECT PUBLIC HEARING ON DOWNTOWN PLAN Enclosed in your packet of information is the Downtown Plan The Downtown Plan Steering Committee has been working on the plan for the past sixteen months Judy Curtis and Don Valsvik are on the Downtown Plan Steering Committee and members of the Land Use Subcommittee The Downtown Plan Steering Committee at their meeting of October 5, 1988 recommended approval of the plan to the City Council with two changes - No removal of building on the Southwest corner of Olive and Second with construction of potential parking ramp - The zoning for the block bordered by Fourth, Oak, Fifth and Pine Streets be changed from Professional/Administrative/Office to Residential Duplex, RB - The Downtown Plan Steering Committee also stressed the importance of early implementation and tax increment financing commitment to get the plan off on the right foot All of the plan may be of interest to the Commission, but of particular importance is the Land Use,/Zonipg Section and Policy Program changes (Zoning Amendments) of the Implementation Program A letter from Glacier Park Company (BN) regarding plan land use is attached for your consideration RECOMMENDATION Review and comment on plan and approval of resolution recommending approval to City Council ATTACHMENTS - Downtown Plan - Resolution of Approval o • • • RESOLUTION CPC 88-1 WHEREAS the Stillwater City Council did initiate an amendment to the City Comprehensive Plan for the Downtown Planning Area June 2, 1987, WHEREAS a fourteen member Downtown Plan Steering Committee with two members from the Planning Commission was appointed to work with Staff and Consultants on the development of a Comprehensive Downtown Plan, WHEREAS several workshops and public meetings were held over a sixteen month period to review Downtown Plan documents and receive input from the public, WHEREAS the Downtown Plan Steering Committee did on September 21, 1988 hold a public hearing to present and receive public comments on a Draft Downtown Plan, WHEREAS the Planning Commission on October 10, 1988 held a public hearing to review the Downtown Plan including Goals and Objectives, Land Use, Urban Design, Utility and Implementation components NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that it is in the public interest and community betterment that the Comprehensive Plan be amended for the Downtown Area by approval of the Downtown Plan Vote Ayes Nays ATTEST Stephen Russell, Secretary — -Stillwater Planning Commission Jerry Fontaine Chairman of Planning Commission J • • Glacier Park Company REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT A SUBSIDIARY OF BURLINGTON NOATNERN INC September 29, 1988 Mr Steve Russell Development Director City of Stillwater 216 N 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr Russell Thank you very much for inviting us to the screening for the Stillwater Downtown Plan The City has obviously put much thought into the plan and we appreciate the opportunity to provide input in the process In reviewing the Final Draft Report of the Downtown Plan, we offer the following comments O From a planning point of view, the proposed plan does a good job of integrating new development with the existing image of down- town However, the type and location of private development suggested by the plan may be difficult to support from a market and financial perspective o The liberal infusion of parks and other public spaces is very attractive, but such land uses require public dollars for acqui- sition and construction We are concerned that the private development envisioned by the plan would be unable to support such a large quantity of public improvements o It is our experience with downtown waterfront development in various parts of the country that the placement of commercial development on the waterfront can be accomplished in harmony with public improvements This alternative may be more financ- able than the proposed plan o A large portion of the public improvements presented in the plan are located on property which is encumbered by railroad operations Relocation of these operations may be time consuming and expensive and may delay implementation of the proposed plan We look forward to continuing to work with you on the downtown plan If you have any questions on any of the points raised above, please call me • Sincerely, 376720 R N Dolan Area Director - Development 2000 Foshay Tower 821 Marquette Ave Minneapolis MN 55402 612 782 3010