01-11-2024 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 2024 9 The Community Development Director commented that the aesthetic of the home would be up to the builder, as long as allowed materials are used. She commented that the density of the city is very important in order to meet the requirements of the Metropolitan Council. She stated that the zoning standards are in place in order to meet those requirements. She stated that one home would not be approved for a lot of this size in this zoning district. She confirmed that three lots would not be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. She stated that because the zoning requirements are met through this application, there would not be findings to support denial. Chair Johnson asked if the City would have influence over the builder in terms of attempting to match the existing character of the neighborhood. The Community Development Director stated that they could encourage the builder to look at the neighborhood and attempt to match the design and character of the neighborhood, but stressed that could not be a requirement. She stated that staff will review the building permits as they are submitted. Commissioner Thorson commented that the motion could be made to approve, and individual opinions can be reflected in the vote. Thorson introduced the following motion: RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF A MAJOR SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2395 EDGERTON STREET TO SUBDIVIDE THE LOT INTO FOUR PARCELS, ENCOURAGING THE CHARACTER AND DESIGN OF THE HOMES TO MATCH THE IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORHOOD The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Boe. Ayes (5). Nays (1) (Thorson). Abstained (2) (Lum and Masrud). Motion passed. COMMISSION BUSINESS: TEXT AMENDMENT – AMENDING CHAPTERS 904, 914, AND 915 – GARAGE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES The Community Development Director stated that the intent tonight is to continue the previous discussion the Commission had in December related to garage size. She reviewed background information noting that there have been a lot of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) requests related to the larger garage size and there was a desire to increase the allowed square footage outside of the CUP process. She stated that using the input from the previous meeting she drafted ten proposed text amendments and reviewed those with the Commission. Commissioner Carlson-Clark asked for clarification on the second proposed amendment. It was suggested that the language be amended to provide clarity as he interpreted that to state that a property could have three dwellings.