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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-1988 PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 4, 1988 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View? MN 55112 The Mounds View Planning Commission was called to 1. Call to order by Chairman Mountin at 7 : 32 PM on Wednesday, May 4, 1988. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Peters, Saunders, 2. Roll Call Zollner, Miller, Simons and Chairman Mountin. It was noted that Commissioner Burgers had an excused absence. ALSO PRESENT: City Planner Herman and Councilmember Hankner. Motion/Second: Zollner / Simons to adopt the April 6, 3. Approval of 1988 and April 20, 1988 minutes as presented. Minutes: April 6, 1988 6 ayes 0 nays and April 20, 1988 Motion Carried There were no residents requests or comments from 4 . Residents the floor. Requests and Comments from the Floor It was noted there was no one present to represent 5. Consideration the applicant. of Rslt. No. 221-88 , for City Planner Herman reported nothing significant Robert Peterson, had changed on the proposal since the agenda session, 2185 Lambert and one minor addition had been made to the proposed Avenue, Planning resolution. Case No. 237-88 Motion/Second: Saunders/Miller to adopt Resolution No. 221-88 , recommending approval of a minor subdivi- sion request by Robert Peterson, 2185 Lambert Avenue, Mounds View Planning Case No. 237-88 . dikayes 0 nays Motion Carried A Mounds View Planning Commission May 4 , 1988 Regular Meeting Page Two � ucy Levitan and Jerry Torma identified themselves as 6 . Consideration representatives for the request by A&L Management for of Rslt. No. construction at the Sands Apartments. 223-88, Variance City Planner Herman reviewed her memo of April 29, Request for stating that she had been told by the architect that A&L Management, several revisions were being made to the original 5445 Jackson drawings, and that she had not received them yet so Drive (Sands could not comment on them specifically, but she did Apartments) , advise that the proposed changes would not significantly Planning Case alter the circumstances in the request for a variance. No. 239-88 Mr. Torma presented the new drawings to the Planning Commission and reviewed the proposed changes, for the construction of a new apartment for the resident manager. City Planner Herman stated she felt the same consi- derations would apply, and the parking requirements would not be met, as an additional living unit was being added, and they were short already. She recommended denial of the request based on that shortage, being specifically 43 garage units short and two outdoor parking spaces short. Chairman Mountin stated the garages were built accord- /ling to Code at the time, and there is no room now for them to come into compliance. She states she appre- ciates their attempt to upgrade the building and provide for their on-site manager, but if a variance were to be granted now, they would have to use the same measure for anyone else who was under the parking code requirements. Commissioner Saunders stated he was concerned with setting a precedence if a variance were granted. Commissioner Zollner stated she did not feel it could be approved, due to the lack of a hardship for granting a variance. Commissioner Miller stated the Planning Commission is charged with insuring that development fits with Code, and she could not approve this, as they have other options. Commissioner Simons stated he agreed, and he did not want to set an unfortunate precedence. Chairman Mountin stated that she also was having a problem with granting a variance, as the criteria •to grant a variance was not being met. Mr. Torma asked if it would be alright to make improvements to the building if it did not include any additional living space. Mounds View Planning Commission May 4, 1988 Regular Meeting Page Three "'City Planner Herman reviewed the Code requirements for determining outside parking spaces, explaining that apartments requirements are based on the number of dwelling units. Chairman Mountin noted that if an office is added, it would add square footage to the building, but it would not be living quarters. There was considerable discussion among the Commissioners of the options available to improve the parking, with a suggestion of requiring a new garage to be built for the manager, thereby freeing up outside parking space, to bring that into conformance. Commissioner Zollner suggested they consider moving another tenant into the new apartment, and making an existing apartment by the present manager into his new office. City Planner Herman explained that Code requires if the use is altered or changed, it must be brought up to Code. She reviewed what the parking requirements are and stated it is open to interpretation. She also stated that if they go with the option of an office on the third floor and no additional apartment, they Would require only a building permit and no variance. Chairman Mountin outlined the options available to the applicant, to either withdraw their request for a variance and receive a refund, or ask the Planning Commission to vote on the request, and on the basis that it appears it would be denied, they could then appeal that to the Council . She added there would be no further fees for that process. - Mrs. Levitan stated she would like to discuss the options presented with her husband, and she would get back to Planner Herman within a day or two. Chairman Mountin stated the Planning Commission would be calling to order on May 18, and they could take any required action at that time. Motion/Second: Zollner/Miller to table pending consideration by the applicant if they want to proceed, and if they do, to place on the May 18 agenda. 6 ayes 0 nays - Motion Carried City Planner Herman reported the City Attorneyhad 7 . Staff Report felt areas of the resolution regarding the variance denial for Dynamic Designers had been ambiguous in the wording and she reviewed the proposed changes Mounds View Planning Commission May 4 , 1988 Regular Meeting Page Four •and asked the Planning Commission to adopt Reso- lution No. 224-88 . She added that she would be sending a copy to Dynamic Designers. Motion/Second: Simons/Miller to adopt Resolution No. 224-88, amending Planning Commission Resolution No. 217-88, denying a variance for Dynamic Designers, 7656/7660 Woodlawn Drive, Mounds View Planning Case No. 138-83 , to make the language more specific. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried City Planner Herman reported she had checked with the Building Inspector regarding the fence in question on St. Stephen Street, and it is within the height requirements, with some height variation because of topography. - City Planner Herman reported a detailed report of the community survey results is available at City Hall, for anyone who would like to review it. Councilmember Hankner reported a formal presentation will be made to the Council at the May 9 Council meeting, .and it will be cabel-cast, for anyone who •would like to watch it. The attendees at the April 20, 1988 agenda session 8 . Chairman's were( Commissioners Simons, Saunders, Burgers, Report Zollner, Miller, Chairman Mountin, City Planner Herman and Councilmember Blanchard. Chairman Mountin adjourned the meeting at 8 :17 PM. 9. Adjournment Respectfully submitted, Kimberly Herman City Planner RESOLUTION NO. 221-88 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW • COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A MINOR SUBDIVISION REQUEST BY ROBERT PETERSEN, 2185 LAMBERT AVENUE, MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NO. 237-88 WHEREAS, Mr. Robert Peterson, 2185 Lambert Avenue, has requested approval of a minor subdivision dividing the northern 149 .5 feet of his lot; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the applicant' s request for a minor subdivision and determines that it is in conformance with Chapters 40 and 42 of the City Code; and WHEREAS, the existing corner lot was grandfathered in as it is nonconforming and the subdivision does not affect this issue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View recommends approval of the minor subdivision request by Mr. Petersen, 2185 Lambert Avenue, 411 legally known as Lambert' s Addition, east 84 feet of Lot 20 , Block 1, contingent upon providing the City with appropriate title abstracts and recording of those abstracts with Ramsey County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 4th day of May, 1988. ATTEST: Chair:n (SEAL) 7L: City Planner RESOLUTION NO. 224-88 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION AMENDING PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 217-88 DENYING A VARIANCE FOR DYNAMIC DESIGNERS, 7656/7660 WOODLAWN DRIVE, MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NO. 138-83 WHEREAS, Chapter 48 of the Municipal Code sets require- ments for building within a wetland; and WHEREAS , Dynamic Designers have requested variances and a conditional use permit to build two fourplexes within Wetland 1-9 and the 100 foot buffer; and WHEREAS, there is a discrepancy between the lot size scaled off on the site plan dated January 12, 1988, and that of the Ramsey County records; and WHEREAS, the existing proposal would require the following variances : 1) Waive the minimum lot size for subdivision in a wetland zoning district. 2 ) Waive the minimum lot width as measured at the building setback line for subdividing within a wetland • zoning district. 3 ) Waive the requirement that all structures shall be set back at least 100 feet from a designated wetland. WHEREAS, the existing proposal also needs a conditional use permit for filling within a flood plain and a wetland altera- tion permit to change the wetland boundaries, and WHEREAS, Staff, City Consultants and the Planning Commis- sion have extensively reviewed the proposed development; and - _ - . - - . . • . ' c i pa ogle ' 0 . el u. . 1 , states the criteria for granting a variance; and WHEREAS, there are no extraordinary circumstances as presented which apply to the property which do not apply to other properties in a wetland zoning district; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission denies Dynamic Designers' request for a variance from lot size and lot width requirements in a wetland . Adopted this 4th day of May, 1988. 411 ATTEST: hairm, (SEAL) City Planner