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REGULAR PLANNIING COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 1989
Vice Chair Finegan called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT
Barry, Boche, Carroll, Daykin, Duncan, Finegan, Grittner and Nestingen.
Also present was City Planner, Susan Hoyt Taff.
ABSENT
Black
NOVEMBER 6, 1989 MINUTES APPROVED
Boche moved, seconded by Nestingen, approval of the November 6, 1989
Planning Commission Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
REVIEW OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR JJ'S POOL AND GAME ARCADE
AT 1544 WEST LARPENTEUR IN A B-2 ZONE
The Planning Commission reviewed the amended Conditional Use Permit
and noted that no complaints were reported from the neighbors or
to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Deputy to date. Mr. Jim Sacco representing
JJ's reported that the business is running smoothly, and said that
he might request a later closing time during times when there is
a school holiday at some future date. There being no problems regarding
operation of the Pool and Game Arcade, the Planning Commission
ommended no further changes to the Conditional Use Permit
REVIEW PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER 9 - CODE SECTIONS RELATED TO ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES, 9-2.04, SUBDIVISION l b AND 9-2.04, SUBDIVISION i f
Carroll moved, seconded by Barry, to make the following Code changes:
(1) 9-2.04 Accessory Buildings and Structures. Subdivision 1. General.
(b) An accessory building shall be considered as an integral part
of the principal building if it is located less than twelve (12)
feet from the principal building with respect to firewall and other
requirements of the Building Code and this Code.
(2) 9-2.04 Accessor Buildin s and Structures. Subdivision 1.
General. (f No detached garages or other accessory buildings shall
be located nearer to the front lot line than the principal building
on that lot with the exception of an attached garage in an R-1 Zone.
Motion carried unanimously. A public hearing will be scheduled for
January 8, 1990.
REPORT ON THE UPDATE OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS' COMPREHENSIVE
MUNICIPAL PLAN, REVISED 1980
Planner Susan Hoyt Taff advised that our Comprehensive Plan was last
revised in 1980 and it would be useful to update the data, include
the City's park plan, incorporate changes in the Metropolitan Systems
(water, sewer, transportation) recommended by the Metropolitan Council
and review the current land use policies. The update will be done
~thoughout 1990. The Planning Commission will be involved in reviewing
various stages of the Plan. The City Planner will research ways
to staff the project.
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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 1989
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REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR AN EXTENSION TO UPDATE OUR
COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL PLAN TO CONFORM TO METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S
POLICIES.
City Planner Susan Hoyt Taff advised that the Metropolitan Council
requires that the City's Comprehensive Plan be updated to include
changes in the Metropolitan Council's Development Systems Policies
by January, 1990. She suggested that the City Council request an
extension of the deadline since the City will be updating its Comprehensive
Plan during the next year. Carroll moved, seconded by Barry, to
recommend the City Council request the Metropolitan Council for an
extension to update the City's Comprehensive Plan by December 31,
1990.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMENDATION
Barry moved, seconded by Daykin, to commend and thank Chairman Dave
Black and Member Don Critter for their valuable years of service
to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
PROFESSIONAL VENTURES
City Planner, Susan Hoyt Taff,
quested to be on the agenda
present their proposal for
and Snelling; and to request a
with the City. The proposal m
agenda for a variance.
reported that Professional Ventures
for the December 13, 1989 Council meeting
a retail center at the corner of Larpenteur
Preliminary Development Agreement
ay be on the January Planning Commission
Chairman Finegan declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Submitted by:
Katherine J. m rman
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