09-09-2004 Planning Comm. Minutes

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1VI:INUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTGMI3ER 9, 2004 Veit Company hired to remove the existing house that is on the property. Stark reported that is plans are to sell the lots either individually or to a builder. The property owner at 285'1 Vauderbie expressed concern that there have been problems with rodents from the existing house. She was also concerned that the property would be clear-cut and all the trees lost. Barraclough pointed out that the lots will be large lots and that trees add value to a property. Barraclough anticipated that when the lots are developed, the builders will retain as many Nees as possible. I{eis also noted the City's tree preservation and the need to do tree replacement. Keis recommended approval of the property division subdividing 469 LaBore Road into three single-family lots as requested by Greg Stark subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner. Motion seconded by Wojcik. Motion carried 6 - 0. AMENDMENT Rick Igo appeared before the Commission requesting approval of an TO CUP & Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit expanding outdoor storage area VARIANCE - as well as a Variance to encroach into the required side yard setback for 3173-3175-3177 3173-3'175-3 ] 77 Spruce Street. Igo reported that he purchased the SPRUCE property in 2002 and has been making substantial improvements to the STREET - property. He currently has three tenants on the site (two excavators and RICK IGO one auto body shop) and is looking for flexibility in the outdoor storage that is allowed. Igo indicated that he is also seeking a Variance to allow outdoor storage in the required 10-foot side yard setback. ]go noted that he is restricted from using the back 40 to 60 feet of property given that there is an easement in favor of the St Paul Water IJtility on the back of the property. l;ven though he owns the property, the Water Utility has the area fenced off eliminating his access to and use of the property, Igo reviewed his lease agreement that he has with his tenants, noting that he only allows operable vehicles ou the site. This lease agreement also requires that materials be either palletized or on Crailers so that it is easily movable. Igo also noted that since purchasing the property he has haulec a great deal of debris from the site, and has made improvements that are now setting the standard for other properties in Ryan Industrial Park. With regard to the Flannel's recommendation that fencing to the sides of the building should be added to provide screening of the rear yard from -5-