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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCAgenda_91May20PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA May 20, 1991 7:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: Lee Barry Len Boche Donna Daykin John Duncan Ed Finegan Carolyn Nestingen Jan Gibson Tarot C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 22, 1991 D. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES E. PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing on proposed changes to the zoning code section 9-10.01(p)(q) regarding additions to the requirements for amusement establishments and 9-1.02 Subd.2 adding definitions governing amusement establishments and amusement devices. C] F. REPORTS, REQUESTS, RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. A discussion of the driveway requirements in the zoning code G. ADJOURN • REGULAR PRESENT: Lee Barry Donna Daykin Ed Finegan Carolyn Nestingen Jan Gibson Talbot John Duncan MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 22, 1991 7:30 p.m. ALSO PRESENT: ABSENT: Pau Ciernia Len Boche Susan Hoyt, ICA/Planner. Meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Lee Barry in the absence of Chairman Len Boche. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 25 minutes approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING Vice Chair Barry moved to cancel the public hearing because the person requesting the conditional use permit to operate an amusement establishment in Bullseye Plaza was not present at the • meeting, and because the necessary information accompanying the application was not complete. The motion was approved unanimously. REPORT ON PROPOSED CONDITIONS TO GOVERN THE OPERATION OF AMUSEMENT EST BL SHMENTS IN B-2 ZONES Planner Hoyt reported on the reasonableness of putting proposed conditions to govern the operation of amusement establishments into a license rather than a conditional use permit. She said that both Planner Malloy and Attorney Gedde recommended these conditions be in the zoning code as a conditional use permit. Without a conditional use requirement, these establishments would be permitted uses, and not require Planning Commission review and Council approval. Hoyt said both Malloy and Gedde concurred that a condition that terminates the conditional use permit with a change in business ownership is appropriate and legal in a conditional use permit governing amusement establishments where ownership and management are extremely important. After a brief discussion and review of the proposed language revisions to the zoning code, the Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposed zoning code for May 20, 1991. UPDATE ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Fred Hoisington, Planning Consultant, is in the process of preparing a draft of the comprehensive plan. He expects to present some material at the May 22 Planning Commission meeting. • • Minutes 4/22/91 Page 2 SUMMARY OF CITY'S FIVE YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Planner Hoyt briefly summarized the five year street improvement program. She explained there are three ways to obtain financing for the street work: 1) assess the property owner, 2) a general tax, and 3) utility aid and state aid. Reconstruction is scheduled to start in June, 1991 for the 1991 street improvements. REPORT ON PROPOSED STUDY TO CONSOLIDATE SOME SERVICES IN RAMSEY COUNTY The Commission discussed the state proposals to consolidate services in Ramsey County. The original proposal was directed at the consolidation of the police/sheriff services. Duncan commented that many north suburban cities are now looking at ways to consolidate services. The Falcon Heights/Roseville consolidation study is progressing. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 • Dee Swenson, Recor ing Secre ary Susan Hoy Interim City A ministrator Meeting Date 5/20/91 Agenda Item E-1 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION • ITEM DESCRIPTION: Public Hearing on proposed changes to Section - .01 p q o the zoning code regarding additional requirements for amusement establishments and changes to 9-1.02 Subd.(2) definitions by adding amusement establishments and amusement devices. SUBMITTED BY: Tim Malloy, Consulting Planner REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, Interim City Administrator Planning Commission City Council Tom Gedde, City Attorney EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION: The attached amendments to the zoning code are proposed to govern the operation of amusement establishments pool halls and video games halls) in the City. The purpose of these requirements is to assure well run amusement establishments that are compatible with the adjacent residential land uses. ACTION REQUESTED: 1. Hold public hearing 2. Approve • Attachment 1 Agenda Item E-1 THE FOLLOWING IS THE PROPOSED LANGUAGE FOR SECTION 9-10.01 SUBD. 5 (P) (Q) Amusement Establishments subject to the following conditions: A. The operation of such establishments shall not negatively impact the reasonable peace and quiet of surrounding residential areas. B. Hours of operation shall be limited to 10 a.m. to 12 Midnight. All existing curfews will be enforced on the premises. C. Implementation of a security plan, which must be approved by the local law enforcement official, will be required. The security plan shall include provisions for the following; adequate security lighting, controlling loitering and any disorderly behavior within the building, in the parking lot or anywhere else on the premises, prohibiting the sale, use or possession of alcohol or any other controlled substance without a • prescription. D. Rear door will serve as an emergency exit only. E. Adequate supervision will be required including a minimum of two adult employees on the premises during all hours of operation until closing. Additional supervisory and/or security personnel may be required at the City Council's discretion. F. No person shall establish, maintain or operate an amusement facility as defined in this ordinance without a license issued by the City. G. Compliance with all other applicable provisions of the Falcon Heights City Ordinances shall be required. H. Other conditions, as deemed appropriate by the City Council, may be applied in response to site specific conditions at the time the conditional use permit is issued. Violation of and of the above stated conditions or any other conditions included as part of the approved conditional use permit shall be deemed ample grounds for revocation of the permit. I. The conditional use permit shall terminate upon a change in business ownership and/or the closing of the business. • i Add to 1.02 Subdivision 2 Definition Section of the zoning code: Amusement Establishment: And building, area, or lace whose princip a purpose is providing entertainment derived from the operation of amusement devices. Amusement Devices: Any game of skill or chance requiring the paymen o money to play or operate. • • Meeting Date 5/20/91 Agenda Item F-1 r CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION • ITEM DESCRIPTION: A discussion of the driveway requirements in e zoning co e SUBMITTED BY: Terry Maurer, City Engineer Tim Malloy, Consulting Planner REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, Interim City Administrator EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION: The City's zoning code is vague when it comes to driveway requirements in residential zones. Due to the upcoming street improvement projects, the city engineer anticipates a number of driveway re-design requests and has asked that the Planning Commission and Council clarify the driveway standards in the zoning code. The City's consulting planner, Tim Malloy, was asked to review the zoning code for off-street parking and driveway requirements. A synthesis of these requirements and comments will be presented at the meeting to expedite the discussion. ACTION REQUESTED: 1. Recommend course of action to the City Council 2. Schedule public hearing on proposed code changes, if necessary