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MINUTES
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 26, 1990
7:30 p.m.
Meeting was called to order at 7:35 by Chairperson Boche.
PRESENT:
Barry, Boche, Daykin, Duncan, Finegan, Nestingen, Gibson Talbot
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the October 22 regular meeting and November 13
special meeting were unanimously approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE SECTIONS 9-
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Chairman Boche opened the public meeting at 7:40 p.m. He
explained that the Planning Commission proposes to amend zoning
code sections 9-4.01 Subdivision 3 Permitted Accessory Uses to
read:
. (1) Garage and residential boutique sales limited to two
sales each calendar year per residential unit, not to
exceed ten consecutive days or two consecutive weekends.
Planner Hoyt explained that garage and boutique sales are not
included as a permitted accessory use in residential zones.
Nevertheless, the occasional single family or neighborhood
garage sale/boutique sale occurs without complications and
complaints. However, a number of complaints from residents
adjacent to dwellings where these sales frequently occur
suggests that some regulation of these sales may be in order.
Garage and boutique sales generate more traffic, parking demands
and goods in a driveway and yard than are consistently desirable
in a residential zone.
Mr. Warren Peterson, 1373 Hoyt, attendee at the public hearing,
asked who initiated the. proposed amendment. Planner Hoyt
explained that the staff did, based upon complaints received
from residents adjacent to neighbors having unlimited garage
sales.
A commissioner asked if anything can be done if a resident
violates this ordinance. Planner Hoyt explained that a warning
of the code violation would be given first. If this warning was
ignored, a citation could be issued which could result in a
fine. As a final step, the resident could be taken to court for
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repeatedly violating a zoning code.
Chairman Boche moved to close the public hearing at 8 p.m.
After a brief discussion, the commission unanimously moved to
place this amendment on the agenda of the City Council to be
reviewed and approve/disapprove at its December or January
meeting.
REPORT ON THE THIRD COMMUNITY LAND USE PLANNING FORUM AND THE
COMPREHE SIVE PLANNING PROCESS BY STAFF
Chairperson Boche thanked Commissioner Finegan for chairing the
special planning commission meeting and the Third Community Land
Use Planning Forum in his absence which was held November 13,
and asked him for a brief summary of the forum.
Commissioner Finegan stated there were approximately 60 people
in attendance. The public response has been very strong at
these forums and had clearly shown the public wants to be
involved in the planning process. The key point for the forum
was that residents are opposed to strip development along
Larpenteur. Avery general discussion of the concept plan
followed.
Chairperson Boche asked if there was a timeline set for the rest
of the schedule. Planner Hoyt stated at this point there is not
• a specific date set but hoped to be finished by June, 1991.
Planner Hoyt was asked to talk to Fred Hoisington about a
timeline and report back at the December, 1990 commission
meeting.
Commissioners asked if those attending the last forum will
receive drafts of the policies.
Planner Hoyt stated that all participants in the forums will be
invited to a meeting discussing these policies after city
commissioners, staff, and the consultant prepare the next draft.
Copies will be made available to anyone who requests one and to
those attending the public meetings. A public hearing will be
held on the final draft plan.
The city council will review the draft parking policy at its
January, 1991 meeting.
REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND OTHER ITEMS DESIGNATED FOR
REVIE
Planner Hoyt asked how the planning commission would like staff
to carry out reviews of conditional use permits and parking
designations that the commission identified for review.
It was decided that staff will provide a report on the two
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conditional use hermits and the Arona 'no harking' designation
at the next meeting. She will also determine whether or not a
conditional use permit expires when the business use closes at
the location.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Dee Swenson, Recor ing Secretary
Susan Hoy , Ci y P anner
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