HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCMin_96Oct21City of Falcon Heights
Planning Commission
Minutes
21 October 1996
Present:
Tom Brace, Chair
Wayne Groff
Paul Kuettel
Irene Struck
Wendy Treadwell
Betty Wilcox
Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
Alex Henschen
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM by Chair Tom Brace.
The minutes were unanimously approved with the correction to reflect a five year capital
improvement plan (not a fifteen year plan).
• CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A SECOND HAND
STORE AT 1579A HAMLINE AVENUE, Chapter 9, Part 8.01 Subdivision 3(d)
Chair Brace explained that there was a request from Mr. Dirk Bordsen, the property
owner of 1579A Hamline Avenue, for a conditional use permit for a second hand furniture
store at this address. Administrator Hoyt reported that the request for the conditional use
permit must be approved by the planning commission if the property owner demonstrates
that he can meet reasonable conditions. The conditional use permit goes with the property
not with the person operating the business. Administrator Hoyt reported that the
proposed store would be operated by Ms. Sandy Roth, who planned to purchase her
goods from estate sales and auctions. Hoyt reviewed the proposed conditions for the
store. She stated that the property owner and the proprietor were able to meet these
conditions.
After questions and discussion about the proposed use and its viability in the city,
Chair Brace opened the public hearing at 7:31 PM. There being no one to address the
commission, Chair Brace closed the public hearing at 7:33 PM.
Commissioner Kuettel moved to approve the resolution approving a conditional use
permit for a second hand furniture store at 1579 Hamline Avenue with the conditions.
Seconded by Commissioner Struck. The motion passed unanimously.
Absent:
• CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE
REGARDING TELECOI~~Il~I[JNICATIONS ANTENNAS AND TOWERS, Chapter 9
Part 2.07.
Administrator Hoyt reminded the planning commission that the city's moratorium on
telecommunications antennas and towers was due to expire on December 31, 1996. She
reviewed the proposed amendment to the city's zoning code regarding the placement and
design of telecommunications antennas and towers. In sum, the proposed amendments
permit personal communications devices under 20 feet in any district, pending certain
conditions. Commercial telecommunications antennas are permitted on the city hall roof
pending certain conditions and lease agreements.
The commission discussed the proposed amendments. Commissioner Brace and
Commissioner Treadwell stated their belief that it is important to have at least one location
within the city's land use controls that may work for commercial antennas. Commissioner
Struck moved to schedule a public hearing on the proposed amendments for November
18, 1996 after 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Groff. The motion
passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted
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Susan Hoyt
City Administrator
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