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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCMin_82Jun7";IIDIUTES PLAI`IPIING C0~~11irTISSTOPI I~~`ETIAIG JUPIE 7, 1982 The Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.P~I. by Chairman Al Stefanson. Stefanson, Olson, Bourquin, Vdallin, Blomberg and IvIead. Also present teas Council Liaison Larson. Nilsen, Labalastra, and ;~~aldo. The May 3, 1982 minutes were discussed. There were no corrections or deletions. Olson moved, seconded by I~4ead, that the ~~ay 3rd minutes b~ approved. T~.Zotion carried unanimously. Sharon Rushton, 1469 ZFe'est California, requested a variance to construct a garage two feet from the back lot line and two feet from east lot line and build a patio four feet from the east lot line. Don i;4ead asks whether the new constructed garage will be in line v~~ith the other garages in the area and I:Ts. Rushton answered that it would be. Erma Olson stated that the variance will :Cit nicely into the neighborhood. Jerry '~.~'d`allin moved, seconded by Bob Blomberg, that the variance be granted. t44otion carried unanimously. PRESENT ABSENT MAY 3, 1982 P.TINUTES APPROVED SHARON RUSHT01\ 1469 Z"JEST CALIFORNIA Michael Salmon, 1790 Pascal requested a variance to build a garage one h4ICHAEL SALMOT foot from the property line. Erma Olson questioned whether there would 1790 PASCAL be enough room between this garage and the neighbors to properly maintain painting, etc. and i.T.r. Salmon advised that there would be. Jim Bourquin moved, seconded by Don Iviead, approval of the variance. P~2otion carried unanimously. Donald Opdahl, 1864 Simpson, requested a variance to construct a fence along Ruggles, fence to be four feet high and 13 feet from the street. The fence would be wooden construction on Ruggles with cyclone fencing used along the back property line. Erma Glson asked whether the fence would be constructed on the lot line and advised that she recommended using a metal detector, that could be borrowed from the City, to find the metal stakes to be sure construction occurred on the property line. Don Mead agreed that the fence should be located on the property line. F,rma Olson moved, and Bob Blomberg seconded a motion to approve the variance, Ivtotion carried unanimously. Gary Ostergren, Falcon Heights Service Center, 1525 Larnenteur, requested a conditional use request to install a paint booth in the north stall of his service center. He presented plans for the automotive spray booth, which meets the standards of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act. P.!'r. Ostergren also stated that DONALD OPDAHL 1864 SIMPSON GARY OSTFRGREI` FALCON HEIGHT: SERVICE CENTEF 1525 v~'EST LARPENTEUR It!fINUTES PLANNING CO1~~~IISSION JUNE 7, 1982 PAGE 2 • State Fire Marshall also approves paint booths of this type. Council Liaison Larson makes a recommendation to the Planning Commission that the conditional use request, if approved, be recommended t o the City Council based upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief. It should also meet all the O.S.H.A. standards, which the Fire Chief is familiar with. Erma Olson and Don 1~ead question the noise level and Ib1r. Ostergren stated that the noise level would not change from the present due t o the technological advances made in car body repairing. Jerry '1'^allin asked whether the paint booth would fit into the existing stalls and 'fir. Ostergren stated that it would fit into the far north bay. Jim Bourquin asked if there would be odor pollution. tV~r. Ostergren advised there would be a f filter system used to eliminate any odor. Erma Olson also asked if there are paint booths of this type in the area and ?~.~r. Ostergren stated that most car dealerships and body repair shops use a paint booth of this type, Jim Bourquin stated he would like to see a body shop located in Falcon heights and Don ndead agreed. Jim Bourquin moved, seconded by Erma Olson, that the conditional use request be approved subject to approval of the Fire Chief. ~alotion carried unanimously. Tom hTcClellan, 1865 Pascal, requested a conditional use Hermit to build a three season porch in his back yard, not permanent but on blocks so it could be moved. The neighbors have no objection. Bob Blomb<=,rg moved, seconded by Jerry '~iallin, that the conditional • use be approved. Motion carried unanimously. House File 1365, an addition to Chapter 590 of Tti2innesota Statutes providing (1) a method to finance rehabilitating small and medium sized commercial buildings, and (2) a method of financing construction rehabilitation, and purchase of housing units which are primarily for individuals of low or moderate income and related and subordinate facilities was noted. Chairman Stefanson pointed out that due to the economic conditions, some businesses are suffering hardships. Jim Bourquin stated that the bill is basically enabling legislation which would permit the Village of Falcon Heights an opportunity to issue revenue bonds in the future to help people to rehabilitate property in the commercial area, Council Liaison Larson advised the Planning Commission: (1) that the League of Minnesota Cities advised that manufactured housing commonly called mobile homes built after 7.976 according to HUD standards cannot be totally}s ohibited from local zoning ordinances. the City and County may designate a zoning class or particular area and~or certain conditions. Basically any City or County that has trailer parks now or providing conditional use in certain areas for this type of housing already qualifies and, therefore, is not affected. Only Cities and Counties, which have no provisions or that specifically excludes totally this type of manufactured house as defined in P~dinnesota Statutes 327.31 to 327.35 need to modify their zoning ordinance--the • zoning ordinance needs to be addressed; (2) ~ta~msey County approved the median cuts for Larpenteur and Prior; (3) the City Council approved the variances requested by American Shelter Corporation, which will GARY OSTERGRE~ (cont'd.) TOM MC- CLELLAN 1865 PASCAL HOUSE FILE 1365, CHAPTER 590 COUNCIL LIAISON CARSON MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 7, 1982 . PAGE 3 build 72 single family houses with 8.2 acres left undeveloped; and (!~) Ramsey County approves the access road to Cleveland and except under unusual circumstances, Ramsey County is required by law to grant reasonable access to parcels adjacent to the Ramsey County road system--no problems are forseen on Ftamsey County's part where the access is concerned and the University has not as yet voted or made a decision. Mead moved, seconded by l4'allin, that the meeting be adjourned at ADJOURNMENT 8:05 P.~14. Motion carried unanimously. • rr .ln, Secretary .~ •