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Planning Commission
City Hall
2077 W. Larpenteur Avenue
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
7:00 p.m.
A G E N D A
A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Chair Larkin ____ Samatar ____
Murphy ____ Stemper ____
Williams ____ Kotelnicki ____
Sunderland ____
Council Liaison Miazga ____ Staff Liaison Markon ____
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 24, 2018, October 3, 2018
D. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
E. ADJOURN
F. WORKSHOP
1. Recap of September 25, 2018 open house for comprehensive plan
2. Joint meeting and discussion with Environment Commission regarding
comprehensive plan
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City of Falcon Heights
City Hall
2077 W. Larpenteur Avenue
Minutes - Planning Commission
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
7:00 p.m.
A: CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Commission Chair Larkin at 7:00 pm.
B: ROLL CALL:
Present: Larkin, Samatar, Williams, Murphy, Sunderland, Stemper
Staff Liaison: Thongvanh
Council Liaison: Miazga
Absent: Kotelnicki
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for June 26, 2018
Approved by unanimous consent.
D. AGENDA
1. Discussion: How To Engage The Community On The Comprehensive Plan
a. Chair Larkin asked about including information in the Falcon Heights web
newsletter to inform the community about the Comprehensive Plan
community engagement.
b. Commissioner Williams suggested that the Night to Unite block parties
could be a good opportunity to engage neighbors.
c. Council Member Miazga summarized the methods of contacting the
public concerning the Comp Plan: Falcon Heights Facebook page, weekly
Falcon Heights newsletter, other commissions informing people, flyers
and article in the Roseville Review and Park Bugle.
d. Chair of the Engagement commission Shirley Reider suggested that the
two commissions should be coordinating their efforts in engaging the
community.
e. Commissioner Murphy suggested Falcon Heights hold additional
community meetings to continue to engage the community in the scope
of the Comp Plan.
f. Chair Larkin suggested that Ryan be tasked with summarizing the Comp
Plan in an effort to encourage an easier read of the scope of the plan and
have a document that can be shared with other commissions.
g. The Planning Commission has scheduled September 25th for an open
meeting to engage and discuss the Comp Plan with attendees at City Hall.
h. The sections of the Comp Plan are assigned as follows:
Sunderland I. Background
1. Purpose and Scope
2. Vision and Objectives
3. The City of Falcon Heights
4. Demographics, Assumptions and Projections
5. Community Input and Plan Process
Samatar II. Housing
(Kotelnicki) 1. Introduction
2. Existing Affordable Housing
3. Future Affordable Housing
Larkin III. Land Use
Miazga 1. General Land Use in Falcon Heights
2. The Larpenteur and Snelling Corridors
3. Neighborhoods
4. Commercial/Business Areas
5. Agricultural and Institutional Lands
Murphy IV. Community Systems and Services
1. Parks and Open Spaces
2. Other Community Facilities and Services
Williams V. Protecting Special Resource
Stemper 1. Natural Resources
2. Historic and Cultural Resources
VI. Economic Development
VII. Implementation
1. Land Use
2. Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
3. Housing
4. Storm Water Management Plan
5. Capital Improvements Program
i. Discussion of changes in Land Use map concerning the Larpenteur corridor
in regard to P1 designation vs Mixed use. Community feedback was
referenced and a chronology of Falcon Heights City Council decision process.
Current draft reflects P1 designation for University owned lands along the
Larpenteur Corridor.
E. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Chair Larkin wishes to thank Commissioner Sunderland for his article addressing the
Comprehensive Plan and community participation in the process that was published in
the Roseville Review.
2. Chair Larkin also wishes to thank Commissioner Williams for his efforts in creating a
brochure to be used at the Ice Cream social to inform the public about the
Comprehensive Plan and encourage questions and participation in the draft process.
3. Ryan was introduced to the commission who will fill the role of Paul Moretto on an
interim basis. Ryan works for WSB and has experience with community planning.
4. The Ice Cream social has been rescheduled tentatively for August 14th.
F. ADJOURN
Adjourned at 8:52 pm
_____________________________
John Larkin, Chair
Dated this 24th day of July, 2018
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Steve Sunderland, Secretary
City of Falcon Heights
City Hall
2077 W. Larpenteur Avenue
Minutes - Planning Commission Special Meeting
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
7:00 p.m.
A: CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Commission Chair Larkin at 7:00 pm.
B: ROLL CALL:
Present: Larkin, Kotelnicki, Stemper, and Williams
Council Liaison: Miazga
Staff Liaisons: Krzos and Markon
Absent: Murphy, Samatar, and Sunderland
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Variance Application from 1411 Larpenteur Ave
Chair Larkin invited the applicant, Carl Richardson, 1411 Larpenteur Ave, to the podium
to discuss his proposed project. Mr. Richardson shared that after moving in a year ago,
began thinking about his yard. They wanted to develop a space to host people and
events for a nice space to gather with some privacy. The request is for a fence to have
screening to block bright lights from the neighboring business.
Larkin asked for clarification about the location of the fence. Mr. Richardson noted that
the fence will not run along the entire backyard, but only about half of the east side and
up to the pergola. There was further clarification about the continuous height of the
fence, which will be eight feet for the entire fence and level along the top.
Krzos summarized the staff report and what the commission would be acting on.
Because of the unique topographical features of the fence, a variance is warranted. He
reiterated that the planning commission approve a motion recommending approval of
the variance, which the City Council would consider at the October 10 meeting.
Chair Larkin opened the public hearing.
There were no further comments.
Chair Larkin closed the public hearing.
Kotelnicki moved, Stemper seconded to recommend approval of the variance for 1411
Larpenteur Ave; motion carried.
E. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Deborah Alexander, 1700 Albert St N, addressed the Planning Commission regarding the
dry cleaners and further discussion about greater information regarding property
changes in the city. Larkin clarified that during the comprehensive plan planning, the
Commission did not recommend any changes to the existing zoning along Larpenteur
Ave between Snelling and Hamline.
Ms. Alexander asked for clarification for increased density and well-designed affordable
housing and aging in place. Councilmember Miazga noted that there are limited changes
to land use because of the lack of developable land and that the city does have the
ability to control land use changes during the planning commission process.
Ms. Alexander reiterated that she would like to see more information from the city.
Krzos shared that the city does not become involved in private real estate discussions
unless there is a proposal for different use. Kotelnicki shared that the Ramsey County
GIS services is the best way to research property ownership.
Miazga asked for clarification about changes to land use. Krzos noted that any changes
regarding rezoning do require a public hearing noticed published in the Roseville Review
and a letter mailed to nearby property owners. Williams asked about information
published online, and Markon noted there is a page on the Planning Commission section
of the website where public hearing notices are added.
F. ADJOURN
Adjourned at 7:40 PM.
_____________________________
John Larkin, Chair
Dated this 23rd day of October, 2018
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Justin Markon, Recorder