05-10-2018 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 10, 2018 depth is still undecided, but the side yard setback will not change from what it is currently, which meets the code requirements. She explained that the applicant has indicated that he plans to use the additional garage space for storage, and understands that no additional accessory storage buildings will be allowed on the property. Johnson asked if there would be space added above the garage. Mr. Schwalbach confirmed that there is currently a finished livable bonus room above the garage since the water table is too high for a finished basement. He stated that there would be a continuation of the bonus room over the new garage area, and the roof line would stay that same and the existing deck would simply get pushed back and remain on the rear of the garage. The Associate Planner stated that staff has no concerns and recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to the following conditions: - No business activities shall occur within the garage structure. - The parcel shall no longer be eligible for an accessory shed. There were no comments from the public. Johnson recommended approving the conditional use permit for an attached garage up to 1,350 square feet at 2912 Vanderbie Street, subject to the recommendations in the staff report. Motion and amendment seconded by Kulousek. Motion carried 6 — 0. Schwalbach abstained. COMMENT ON SALE The Associate Planner reported that the City currently owns the properties OF CITY -OWNED at 53 & 167 South Owasso Boulevard. She explained that 167 South PROPERTY AT 53 & Owasso Boulevard was originally purchased on a voluntary sale basis in 167 SOUTH OWASSO 2010 as the site to house a new public works facility, but the City Council BOULEVARD decided that the site could be combined with other property in the area to create a larger redevelopment project. She stated that 53 South Owasso Boulevard was purchased on a voluntary sale basis in 2013, and the City has not been able to combine any other parcels with these two in the last few years. The Associate Planner stated that the City Council listed the two parcels for sale in 2016 and had a few inquiries and a false start on a potential sale. She explained that a couple of months ago, a Little Canada business, Q3 Contracting, inquired about the site for a training facility and administrative space. They would occupy about 27,000 square feet of building. She explained that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 462.356 subd.2, the Planning -3-