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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCMin_89Oct2MINUTES . REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1989 Vice-Chair Finegan called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. PRESENT Duncan, Daykin, Boche, Grittner, Nestingen, Finegan and Barry. Also present were Council Liaison Wallin and Planner Susan Hoyt Taff. ABSENT Black and Carroll. SEPTEMBER 11, 1989 MINUTES APPROVED Nestingen moved, seconded by Barry, approval of the September 11, 1989 Planning Commission Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. VARIANCE REQUEST FROM HERBERT HORTON, 1468 WEST CALIFORNIA Herbert Horton, 1468 West California Avenue, requested a variance to construct a temporary wheelchair ramp in his front yard. Mr. Horton was not present. Mrs. Horton broke her leg and will be confined to a wheelchair for a period of from three to twelve months. • Due to the placement of his garage, the narrow gate in rear yard. and angle of steps, he is unable to place such a ramp in the rear exit. A temporary variance was granted to Mr. Horton on September 15th due to the emergency hardship as Mrs. Horton would be trapped in her home in the case of a fire. Barry moved, seconded by Grittner, 'to reapprove the variance request for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months contingent upon the wheelchair ramp passing the inspection of the Building Inspector. The variance is granted due to the hardship of the location, and the safety and welfare of the resident. Motion carried unanimously. VARIANCE REQUEST FROM CARNELIS DUIJNDAM, 1179 FAIRVIEW AVENUE NORTH Mr. Duijndam, 1749 Fairview Avenue North, requested a variance to construct a new garage which extends beyond the front of the principal structure. Staff Planner Susan Hoyt Taff advised that a variance would not be required for the construction of the attached garage because Mr. Duijndam will be extending his principal structure along with his garage. The extension of the principle structure with the attached garage does not require a variance because it meets the height and setback requirements in the Code. Furthermore, the Code also defines any structure within twelve (12) feet of the principle structure as part of the principle structure. Using this interpretation in the Code, the attached garage would be considered part of the principle structure. And, therefore, no variance would be required. The variance request was withdrawn and the fee wia_1 be refunded. • Staff Planner Susan Hoyt Taff will review the City Code to determine where language defining an accessory structure is contradictory MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1989 PAGE 2 • and recommend necessary changes. PUBLIC HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST, CAROL KINDSCHI AND LAWRENCE GREENBERG, 2129 WEST LARPENTEUR AVENUE TO OPERATE A BED & BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT At 7:45 P.M., Vice-Chair Finegan opened the Public Hearing on a conditional use permit to operate A Bed and Breakfast (B&B) at 2129 West Larpenteur. Ms. Carol Kindschi and Mr. Lawrence Greenberg reviewed their B&B proposal. The B & B will be two suites--one on the second floor and one on the third floor (each having a bedroom, sitting room and private bath) renting for around $65 a night. They have received encouragement from the University of Minnesota for such a facility. The B&B including the swimming pool will need a special license from the County Environmental Health Department. Ms. Kindschi will also be operating a separate health care computer software business out of her home. This business meets the home occupation requirements. She will apply for a separate business license. Commissioner Black arrived at 7:50 P.M. Kris Korbol, Manager of the University of Minnesota Go]_f Course, asked what connection Mr. Greenberg had to the University of Minnesota • to which Mr. Greenberg replied that he was a Professor. Commissioner Carroll arrived at 8:06 P.M. After a discussion Barry moved, seconded by Black, that the Conditional Use request be approved with the following conditions: 1) The B&B must meet all the requirements of a Home Occupation 9-14.01, Subdivision 25(d) with the exception of 9-14.01., Subdivision 25 (d-5) and (d-6) as regulated herein. 2) The B&B wil]_ be owner managed and occupied during its operation. (The owner/manager occupation is what is distinctive of a B&B.) 3) The B&B shall be limited to two guest suites. 4) The B&B shall have a maximum of six guests occupying and/or renting the two guest suites at one time. 5) No guest shall occupy and/or rent any room for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days. 6) Meal service s hall be limited to breakfast for over- night guests. • 7) Guests of the B&B may use the swimming pool as regulated by the Minneso ta Department of Health. 8) The B&B may operate on a 24 hour-a-day basis. i MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1989 • PAGE 3 9) The B&B shall meet all State, County and City regulations, licensing and Code requirements including, but not limited to the Fire Code, the Zoning Code and the Building Code. 10) The B&B operation shall be reviewed six months after it opens and annually upon renewal. of its municipal business license. 11) The Conditional Use Permit shall expire upon change of ownership. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Duncan, Daykin, Boche, Black, Grittner, Nestingen, Finegan, Carroll and Barry. Motion carried unanimously. PERMITTED ACCESSORY USE, JOSEPH VAVROSKY, 1633 MAPLE KNOLL DRIVE Mr. Joseph Vavrosky, 1633 Maple Kno11 Drive, requested a Permitted Accessory Use to construct a utility storage shed on his property. Mr. Vavrosky described his lot, reviewed the type of storage shed to be placed on the property and the location of such shed. Mr. Ian Bain, 1626 Garden Avenue, indicated that the storage shed was very visible from his home as it was located just 48 feet from his picture window. The lot sizes in this area are narrow and • not deep. Mr. Bain suggested that property owners in this location should exhibit sensitivity to neighbors and such storage sheds should be placed in discreet locations. He was not consulted in connection with the location of the Vavrosky storage shed. He requested Planning Commission to take into consideration the size of the lots and the. size of such storage sheds so they be harmonious and in keeping with the neighborhood. After a discussion on placement, screening, and the fact that City Code encourages storage shed placement in the rear 20 percent of the lot, Boche moved, seconded by Nestingen, approval of the request for a Permitted Accessory Use. Planning Commissioners encouraged the neighbors to work together to provide screening. PERMITTED ACCESSORY USE, MICHAEL WOLFSON, 1375 WEST IDAHO Dr. Michael. Wolfson, 1375 West Idaho, requested a Permitted Accessory Use to construct a utility storage shed on his property. Dr. Wolfson was not present. After a discussion on the type of construction, placement, how it would be secured and the fact that Dr. Wolfson was not present to answer questions, Finegan moved, seconded by Boche, approval of the Permitted Accessory Use request, with the stipulation that the Building Inspector be requested to review the plans and inspect the shed after construction. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Duncan, Daykin, . Boche, Black, Nestingen, Finegan, and Carroll, and the MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1989 PAGE 4 • • following voted against the same: Barry and Grittner (due to the fact that Mr. Wolfson was not present). Motion carried. City Planner Susan Hoyt Taff was requested to review and, if necessary, clarify the language in the City Code dealing with Permitted Accessory Uses. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR COMPOSTING ORDINANCE Carroll moved, seconded by Daykin, approval of the revisions to the Ordinance dealing with composting and requested the scheduling of a public hearing for the November 6, 1989 Planning Commission meeting. Motion approved unanimously. COMPREHENSIVE LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PLAN The draft Comprehensive Light Rail Transit Plan was discussed and Planning Commission members requested Council consider the following statements: (1) that the plan not take any taxpaying property; (2) that the plan take the least disruptive and/or least evasive corridor thru the City; and (3) that the City be kept informed and be furnished more data as it be made available. Staff was requested to keep informed on the progress of LRT. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Black declared the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Submitted by: Katherine J. Z'm rman Approved: 6'1N ~_ ~Jn/~~ Edga Finegan, S retary •