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Planning Commission Minutes
May 23, 2017
PRESENT: Commissioners Williams, Larkin, Murphy, Stemper, Kotelnicki, Liaison Harris
ABSENT: Commissioners Samatar, Sunderland, Liaison Harris
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Chair Larkin.
The minutes of the April 25th, 2017 meeting of the Planning Commission were approved.
AGENDA
1. Hearing Good Acre Phase II –
The Planning Commission opened the hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 17 – XX
(Draft) change the PUD Section 113-209.
Chair Larkin requested an introduction to the hearing topic from Liaison Moretto.
Liaison Moretto (staff) read the submitted staff report outlining the facts of the case and
all attachments and made staff recommendation to approve the submitted ordinance. Staff
read the proposed ordinance out loud before all in attendance. Liaison Moretto shared the
public notice that was given to all properties within 500 feet and posted in the local
newspaper, in addition to a posting at City Hall. Finally, staff introduced a parking
analysis, maps, a letter of Compliance from the Metropolitan Council, and a submission
from the Kelly Brothers Ltd (applicant) concerning egress and a private easement.
After the staff report, Peter Austin and Jim Kelly, representatives from Kelly Brothers
Ltd, presented the project before the Commission and provided details about the future of
the project. Commissioners asked questions about parking and other items of possible
concern.
Chair Larkin opened the floor for public comment. After three request for public
comment the Chair closed the public comment section.
Staff introduced a letter submitted by Commissioner Sunderland. Chair Larkin requested
to include the letter in the minutes. The Commission agreed. (Included at the end of these
minutes)
Commissioner Murphy asked about density and the number of units.
Mr. Kelly stated that they focus on senior independent buildings. Units are less but they
proposed three beds units and they do not. I Mr. Kelly’s experience 80% of residents
have cars. This is in line with their other units.
Mr. Stemper asked about the other properties Kelly Brothers have and their parking
issues.
Mr. Kelly responded that they have on-street in St. Paul but it is not an issue.
Chair Larkin asked about removing affordable housing but not including senior housing.
Liaison Moretto stated that because the applicant did not request senior housing language
but could be included.
Commission Murphy asked about controls concerning senior housing.
Mr. Kelly said generally no, but if funding is received by some sources it could include
requirements.
Chair Larkin asked for any other comments.
There being none, the Chair asked for a motion to recommend approval of draft
Ordinance 17-XX.
Commissioner Stemper motioned to approve the recommendation.
Chair Larking, Commissioner Williams, Stemper, and Kotelnicki were in favor.
Commissioner Murphy abstained.
The motion passed 4 – 0 with 1 abstention.
INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Community Forum: None
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned to workshop at 8:20p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Paul Moretto John Larkin
Community Development Coordinator Chair – Planning Commission