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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCMin_88Mar7• MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 7, 1988 Chairperson Black called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Black, Boche, Daykin, Finegan, Nestingen, Carroll, and Barry. Also present PRESENT was Council Liaison Wallin. Grittner and Duncan. ABSENT Boche moved, seconded by Nestingen, to approve the February 1, 1988 Planning FEB. 1, 88 Commission Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. AGENDA APPROVED Victoria Mikelonis, 2216 Folwell, requested a variance for an addition to the second story of her residence (present structure is 6.25 feet from VARIANCE northwest corner of lot and 4.61 feet from southwest corner). She VICTORIA advised that the present home has a flat roof, which is in need of MIKELONIS, replacement at a cost of between $8000 to $10,000. The present roof 2216 is leaking. Ms. Mikelonis also needs additional space. She feels the FOLWELL addition will enhance the value of her home, remedy current problems with existing roof and solve space problems. The current design is a compromise design as she was concerned about her neighbors and the height of the house--the hip roof will slant in such a way to keep away from intruding on her neighbors. She has contacted several contractors who • advised the present plan is the best design. She also contracted with a Registered Landscape Architect to determine the impact of the light level on her neighbors (letter on file in the office of the Clerk Administrator dated March 7, 1988). Additional pictures showing water damage, summer folage (showing mature trees) and a petition from some neighbors voicing no objections were also presented. Edwin Menze, 2222 Folwell, advised that he deeply resents being forced EDWIN into a situation at the age of 80 where he has to defend his home. He MENZE, stated the Mikelonis home already encroached on his lot; the University 2222 of Minnesota rules and procedures require eight foot setbacks for height; FOLWELL and light, sun and air space should be considered. His landscaping will be negatively affected and the addition of a second story on the Mikelonis home will imperil the resale value of his home because it will greatly magnify the crowded condition that will exist. Robert Holloway, 2208 Folwell, support Mr. Menze's presentation that the ROBERT homes will be too close together but his main objection is that his view HOLLOWAY, will be obstructed. It will also affect the light he presently enjoys. 2008 FOLWELL Howard Morris, 1587 Burton, stated that the University of Minnesota would not allow him to build a 1-1/2 or 2 story home during his building process HOWARD and feels if he was not allowed to build in that fashion then, it should MORRIS, not be allowed now. He is concerned that his view will be obstructed--it 1587 • will destroy the feeling and sense of openness of the University Grove BURTON (air space/sky space). MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING • MARCH 7, 1988 PAGE 2 BARBARA Barb Lukerman, 2211 Folwell, stated she was of the opinion that the addition LUKERMAN, should not in any way affect her neighbor across the street. She is in favor 2211 of the addition. FOLWELL • Carroll questioned why a variance was needed. If the building plans for the C?.RROLL home were previously approved years ago, the addition of a second story that will stay within the foundation perimeters should be grandfathered. She also questioned whether a variance is needed in the light of information that was discussed at the February Planning Commission meeting by Council Liaison Wallin. Mikelonis also advised that the University guidelines for setbacks is in the process of being revised and the University may remove all setback guidelines. Further, City codes take precedence. After further discussion on whether a variance was needed. Boche moved, seconded by Finegan, to request .Legal Counsel for the City of Falcon Heights to determine whether a variance is needed (whether it should be grandfathered). Motion carried unanimously. A special meeting could be called if it is determined a variance is needed. Nestingen requested information be furnished to Planning Commission members on current legislation covering conditional uses and variances. Tamara A. Roth, 1579 North Hamline is requesting a conditional use to allow a COND. USE pet store in the Blomberg building. She is proposing the operation of a pet/ TAMARA A. grooming store. She will not be boarding any dogs for a fee for. service. ROTH, She will be selling home raised puppies and cats. Mr. Blomberg is currently 1579 N. discussing with the church located nearby the possibility of using their HAMLINE parking lot for employee parking. Finegan moved, seconded by Barry, to approve the conditional use request. Motion carried unanimously. Han Tan Nguyen, 1538 West Larpenteur, proposes to locate a pool hall at this address. There is no establishment in the Twin Cities for Vietnamese to enjoy the game. He is proposing to have ten tables. There is ample parking in the rear with both a front and rear access. He will serve coffee and soft drinks. It will be a social gathering place. No action was taken on the conditional use request as there is no provision for such in the City Zoning Code. Such condition would have to be an NO ACTION amendment to the present Code. The Planning Commission is have a Workshop TAKEN- on Variances/Conditional Uses next week and will discuss the possibility WORKSHOP of including this as a part of the Code. SCHEDULED MIKELONIS ATTORNEY REQUESTED TO RE- SEARCH NEED FOR VARIANCE NESTINGEN COND. USE APPROVED COND. USE REQUEST HAPd TAN NGUYEN, 1538 W. LARPENTEUR • MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING • MARCH 7, 1988 PAGE 3 Council Liaison Wallin reviewed the amendment to the zoning code to allow liquor stores and pool halls in B-2 Zones as conditional uses and to stipulate criteria for establishing conditions for all conditional uses. He reviewed February 24, 1988 Council Minutes as well as information from the Falcon Heights Legal Counsel. Discussion ensued regarding how the existing conditional uses will fit into the proposed uses, and the reason for making permitted uses conditional uses. Since a workshop was scheduled to such such issues, Finegan moved, seconded by Carroll, to table action for discussion at the April Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried. Wallin reviewed the proposed enlargement of Development District ~~l and the benefit for such enlargement. After a short discussion, Boche moved, seconded by Carroll, amendment of Development District 4~1. Motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Black encouraged Planning Commission members to attend an upcoming Planning Conference in Rochester. Those who can attend should advise City Staff. Finegan moved, seconded by Carroll, adjournment at 9:54 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. • Edgar Fin an Secretary AMENDING ZONING CODE TO INCLUDE POOL HALLS LIQUOR STORE ISSUE TABLED AMENDMENT TO DEVELOP AGREEMENT APPROVED ADJOURNMEN' •