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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCMin_93May24MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 24, 1993 PRESENT ABSENT ALSO PRESENT Len Boche Kay Andrews Susan Hoyt, Administrator Steve Huso Lee Barry Paul Kuettel Lisa Lampi Ken Salzberg Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Len Boche, acting chairperson, in the absence of chairperson Lee Barry. Minutes of the April 26, 1993 were unanimously approved as published. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF TWO FEET IN THE REQUIRED FIVE FOOT SIDEYARD SETBACK (CHAPTER 9 §2.04 SUBD. 1(c) AT 1447 WEST CALIFORNIA Administrator Hoyt briefly explained that Mr. Jaschob is replacing his existing 20 ft. by 22 ft. garage. Because this requires the removal and replacement of all materials, it is considered a new structure and so must conform to the zoning code. She said Mr. Jaschob is requesting the new garage be located in the same place as the existing garage which is three feet from the westside property line instead of the five feet as required by the zoning code. Mr. Jaschob said if he has to place the garage five feet from the sideyard line, he will have to widen his driveway. This would require removing a fence, a wood planter, and would take up more of his yard. He explained the garage will conform in appearance to the neighbor's adjacent garage and the space between the two garages will remain the same. He also stated he discussed this with his neighbor and his neighbor has no objection. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Kuettel moved to adopt a resolution granting a variance of two feet in the westside setback for the construction of the new garage because the request is reasonable and meets the requirement for granting a variance. Seconded by Commissioner Salzberg. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE IN CHAPTER 9 X13.02 SUBD. 3(e), THE SIDE AND FRONT YARD SETBACK REOUIREMENTS FOR A SIGN AT 1579B HAMLINE AVENUE (THE BLOMBERG BUILDING) IN A B-2 ZONE Administrator Hoyt summarized Mr. Paul White's (proprietor of the Coffee Grounds Coffee Shop) request for a variance in the side and front yard setback requirements for a pedestal sign located at 1579B Hamline. The owner submitted a letter stating his support for the request. She said according to the zoning code, PC Minutes 5/24/93 Page 2 a sign may be put up that is ten feet from the front and sideyard property lines as long as it meets height and area requirements. The sign face must be two feet from the property line. The sign Mr. White proposes is 12 feet high (maximum is 35') and is 24 sq. ft which is within the square footage allowed for the building. Mr. White said this sign is necessary because his shop is located in the rear of the building. He explained the sign face will be seen by traffic going north and south on Hamline and the face will be at least two feet from southside property line and six feet from the eastside property line so the sign post will not take up a parking space in the parking area. He will turn off the sign when the business is closed. Discussion followed. Commissioner Salzberg moved to adopt the resolution recommending granting of the variance because it assures the maintenance of an existing parking place and it provides identification for a business that is difficult to see from Hamline Avenue due to its rear location in the Blomberg building. Unanimously approved. PUBLIC HEARING ON A LOTSPLIT ON 1739 FAIRVIEW FOR A LOT ON LINDIG • Public hearing opened 7:45. Administrator Hoyt gave a brief synopsis of the request for a lotsplit on 1739 Fairview for a lot on Lindig. She explained the property owners, Marilyn and Raymond Sandford, wish to divide their lot into a second lot for the construction of a single family home. Donald Sandford, son of the property owners, was present. He said a lotsplit has been done on Lindig a number of times. The water, sewer, and gas are already in the street and electricity is available from a pole on the NE corner of the lot. Bill Westerberg, city engineer, said that the area is zoned R-1 which is one-family residential. This requires a minimum lot size of 10,000 sq. feet, 75 feet of frontage, 30 foot front yard setback, and a 5 foot side yard setback. Both lots created from the lotsplit would meet these requirements if the lotsplit was approved. He explained some conditions which must be met in order for the plat to be approved for recording. One is that the new lot should have a proposed grading plan showing how it would handle the surface drainage as all drainage should be directed down lot • before a split could be approved; two, additional street easement will be required along Lindig. Easement has been given from the lots to the north and south of this property. A survey should be PC Minutes 5/24/93 • Page 3 made to indicate these easements and show how they will match the adjacent properties along Lindig; and three, a 10 foot easement from the proposed front property line on each lot, a 10 foot easement centered on the property line dividing the two lots, and a 5 foot easement along the side lot lines is recommended. No one wishing to be heard, the public meeting closed at 7:50. After a discussion by the commissioners, Salzberg moved to recommend approval of the lotsplit on the condition that the city engineer work with the property owner and surveyor to: 1. determine the drainage pattern using a topographic survey off of the property to avoid any problems with neighboring properties; 2. determine the appropriate easements along Lindig Street to match the adjacent easements along Lindig; 3. dedicate the required easements along the front, rear and sidelot lines. • Seconded by Lampi and unanimously approved. PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AND TO CONSIDER ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL SCHOOL PLAN FOR FALCON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON GARDEN AVENUE. Public Hearing opened at 8 p.m. Administrator Hoyt explained that the Falcon Heights Elementary School is being remodeled this summer. The plans for the remodeling are submitted to the city for its review and comment as part of the process for adopting the official school plan. John Thein, Roseville Schools Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, introduced John Hamilton, Vice President of Cuningham Hamilton Quiter architectural firm. Mr. Hamilton gave a brief presentation on a remodeling project of Falcon Heights Elementary School while showing various drawings. These included a drawing of the existing building and site conditions and an architectural site plan showing the existing building footprint and the extent of the new additions, with appropriate dimensions, and area and parking tabulations. Morrie Nicholson, Falcon Heights resident and member of the park & recreation commission, expressed concern over classroom exits. Mr. Hamilton assured him that all outer classrooms will have exit • doors. Mr. Nicholson asked the architect to explain the construction of the gym and how it might be expanded for PC Minutes 5/24/93 • Page 4 additional space in the future. He also explained that the city's parks & recreation commission surveyed the community for future recreation ideas on the site. Mr. Nicholson asked about the parking. Mr. Hamilton said the bus parking in the front of the building will remain the same and eliminated entirely with signage when buses are loading and unloading. The remaining car parking in this area will be changed from angled to parallel. There will be a new eastside parking with 35 spaces. Bill Westerberg, Assistant City Engineer, explained the parking lot will be sloped from north to south toward Garden Avenue, and that storm sewer inlets are proposed to collect the runoff in the parking lot before it drains onto Garden Avenue. Public Hearing closed at 8:35. The commission unanimously agreed to adopt the remodeling plans and referred it on the city council for adoption as the official school plan. PUBLIC HEARING ON "DISPLAYS NOT CONSTITUTING SIGNS" • Public Hearing opened 8:37. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 8:38. Administrator Hoyt said the city attorney had reviewed the code change the commission recommended at the April 28 meeting regarding 'displays not constituting signs.' He recommended that rather than revise this section to be all encompassing that the ordinance be revised to address only what really needed controlling. Staff believes rooftop balloons and displays, and aerial searchlights need to be addressed. The new proposed recommendation reads: 9-13.03(11) Rooftop displays and Aerial Searchlights Rooftop balloons and rooftop displays are not permitted except in a commercial zone for a maximum of five days for a business grand opening or a special civic event. A temporary sign permit is required for the balloon. Aerial searchlights are not permitted. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Huso moved to recommend accepting this code change. Unanimously approved. SCHEDULING A SPECIAL MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW THE COMMERCIAL ZONING STUDY AND THE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM • Hoyt told the commission that at the May 12 city council meeting, the council approved up to $10,000 be spent for additional PC Minutes 5/24/93 Page 5 planning and legal research associated with the moratorium. The council referred the city's development moratorium to the planning commission to review and to identify uses that may require additional study to determine if and how they will be handled in the revised zoning code. She said the commission needs to determine secondary impacts and how these will be specifically addressed in the future. A special meeting was requested for a public hearing on the city's commercial development moratorium for Monday, June 7, 1993. Commissioner Salzberg moved to hold a special meeting on June 7 as requested. Unanimously approved. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45. Susan Hoyt, Administrator/Planner • Dee Swenson, Recording Secretary