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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCMin_83Aug8• MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 8, 1983 The Planning Commission meeting was called to order at ?s35 P.M. by Chairman Al Stefanson. Stefanson, Nilsen, Wallin, Geistfeld and Olson. Also gresent was Council Liaison Ciernia. Mead, Chenoweth, Bourquin and Brown. The July 11th Minutes were discussed. There being no corrections or deletions, Harold Nilsen moved, seconded by Jerry Wallin, that the July 11, 1983 Minutes be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. A variance request from Tom Ma3erus, 1.27 West Iowa, to construct a garage one foot from the east lot line and to alley line on alley side was presented. Mr. Art Ma3erus intents to construct a garage 2~,~x 2I~~ in size with his driveway facing west. Erma Olson moved, seconded by Jerry Wallin, that the variance request be approved since it is in conformity with the other garages in the Northome area. Motion carried unanimously, • Paul L. Baehr, 171tb Holton, requested a variance on the south side of his property to place a driveway as close to his south property line as possible. Mr. Baehr was not in attendance. Chairman Stefanson reviewed the August 12, 1981 Council Minutes of action taken on Mr. Baehr~s previous variance request since clear title could not be established at that time. Erma Olson stated that a variance should be granted only when hardship is demonstrated, which has not been shown. Since Mr. Baehr was not in attendance, the variance request was deferred. A request from B & J Floral, 1875 W. Larpenteur, to remove a shed and move in a garage in the back of the greenhouse was discussed. No one was in attendance. Erma Olson felt that the request could not be considered at this time since B & J Floral does not hold actual title to the property, The variance request should contain the name of the purchaser of the property as well as the title holder. Jerry Wallin agreed and felt the matter should be referred to the City Attorney for clarification. Harold Nilsen felt the screening issue (some type of fencing) should also be addressed. Councilmember Ciernia concurred and will raise the issues at the next Council meeting. John Uban of Dahlgren Associates reviewed the current status of the Larpentsur/Spelling area. He presented aerial photographs of the entire area as well as enlargements of the immediate area. Preliminary data gathered indicated: (1) the area is surrounded by a lot of open space, which indicates a small population per acre; (2) Como Park has been working to revitalize its area but the park does not create other uses and the University of Minnesota and the State Fairgrounds are seasonal uses; (3) The area has a lot of competition with Rosedale and Har Mar; and (lt) the area does not have good vehicular and pedestrian MINUTES PLANNING COMNILSSION MNETING PAGE 2 AUGUST 8, 1983 • • access. In his initial preliminary analysis he felt that the area was not the best location for another neighborhood shopping center; that a second story office complex had good potential; and that a strong theme or image was needed. In the next couple of weeks he plans to continue meeting with the Citizens Development Committee as we11 as survey the present businesses in the area. He wi11 present his final analysis upon completion. Chairman Stefanson inquired whether Federal money was available in the form of grants and Mr. Uban indicated that was a possibility if the grant request were correctly written. Money for development could also be explored through the state of Minnesota. Erma Olson asked if the land were suited for a motel to which Mr. Uban replied that he did not feel confident that a market e~cisted at this time. Phil Saari from the North Suburban Developmental Achievement Center, CONDITIONAL Inc. presented a brochure containing information on the Developmental USE, NORTH Achievement Center, Inc. including information on its programs, SUBtki,BAN its enrollment (72 adults, 30 preschool children, staffing (ratio is DEyELOp~- 1-3 for preschool and 1-6 for adults) and its purpose. The North TAL ACHIED- Suburban Development Achievement Center, Inc. has been in operation EMENT CENTER since 1961 serving ten northwestern suburbs. After a discussion, Erma INC. Olson moved, seconded by Harold Nilsen, that a conditional use be granted with a stipulation that adequate supervision be provided while the children were indoors as well as out-of -doors. Paul Borg, Superintendent of the Roseville School District indicated that the DAC has been a good tenant at the Lake Owasso School and the school district would continue its three year lease (one year remained) or enter into another three year lease. Mr. Saari indicated that August 31st is when their lease would expire at Lake Owasso School and they have requested the fire, health and safety, etc. inspections. After a discussion, a unanimious vote was taken to approve the conditional use. ~® Planrli.ng Commission reviewed a request Prom Norbert Hermes, 1755 NORBEftT St. Marys to blacktop a 90 foot by 12-1/2 foot strip of grass on the HERMES, boulevard ad3acent to Larpenteur Avenue near the Hermes Shopping Center. 1755 ST. Erma Olson and Chairman Stefanson preferred the grassy area, which they MARYS felt added to the overall composition of the shopping center. Council- R.ED member Ciernia pointed out that since the area is being studied with hopes of redevelopment, the matter should be deferred until spring. Mr. and Mrs. Hermes were in agreement. WORKSHOP A workshop has been scheduled with Carl Dale for August 23rd at 7:00 P.M. 8/23/83 The Planning Commission was advised that Hewlett Packard had acquired ~T title to the Hermes property so the property has been rezoned B-lA. PACKARD Chairman Stefanson requested Carl Dale be advised of this rezoning so REZONING that it could be inc~tded as part of the discussion at the workshop. • MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 3 AUGUST 8, 1983 NEXT The next planning Commission meeting has been scheduled for MEETING September 12th. 9/12/83 Erma Olson moved, seconded by Arsnette Geistfeld that the meeting be ADJOURNMENT adjourned at 9:10 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. W Q~~ J r allin, Secretary -` •