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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-07-1988 PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION 411 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting September 7, 1988 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 The Mounds View Planning Commission was called to order 1. Call to by Chairman Mountin at 7 : 30 PM on Wednesday, September 7, 1988. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Zollner, Miller, Saunders, 2. Roll Call Alman and Chairman Mountin. It was noted Commissioner Burgers had an excused absence. ALSO PRESENT: City Planner Herman and Councilmember Wuori. Chairman Mountin welcomed Debohra Alman to the Planning Commission and asked Staff to request Clerk/Administrator •attend the next regular meeting to swear her in. Motion/Second: Zollner/Saunders to adopt the August 3. Approval of 17, 1988 minutes as presented. Minutes : August 17, 1988 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried There were no residents requests or comments from the 4. Residents floor. Requests and Comments from the Floor City Planner Herman advised that the applicant, Richard 5. Consideration Hanson, was not able to attend the meeting. She ex- of Resolution plained he is proposing a 15 x 31. 6 ' addition to his No. 234-88 garage, which would bring him 2 ' over code with his Regarding CUP existing garage added in. It was agreed that Mr. Hanson for 8075 Sunny- would be informed by Staff that he cannot exceed the side Road, 1, 000 square foot maximum. Planning Case No. 249-88 Motion/Second: Saunders/Miller to adopt. Resolution No. 234-88, recommending approval of a conditional use ermit request by Richard Hanson to construct an over- sized garage at 8075 Sunnyside Road, Planning Case No. 249-88. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View Planning Commission September 7, 1988 Regular Meeting Page Two "'City Planner Herman reported she had checked with the 6 . Consideration building inspector, who clarified the requirements for of Resolution surfacing. She reported gravel is acceptable and No. 235-88 referred to various sections of the Code which address For Conditional this issue. Use Permit Request .-for Motion/Second: Miller/Zollner to adopt Resolution Steve Leguil, No. 235-88 , recommending approval of a conditional 8024 Woodlawn use permit request by Steve Leguil to construct an Drive, Planning oversized garage at 8024 Woodlawn Drive, Planning Case Case No. No. 234-88 . 234-88 Mr. Leguil asked what the time limit is for the improve- ment to the driveway. City Planner Herman explained it is typically one year from the time of issuance of a building permit, and it could also be required as part of the conditional use permit. She stated, however, since there is an existing driveway, it would be considered to be in compliance and nothing further would be required. The Planning Commission discussed changing the requirements for improved surfaces when the Code is next updated. Mr. Leguil explained his existing driveway is a mixture of "'many different things and he is concerned that in the near future he would be told to improve it. City Planner Herman explained the building inspector has clarified gravel is acceptable, which is allowed by Code. She stated, though, that in doing an inspection of the garage, the building inspector might look at the mixture of the driveway and determine that it does need improvement. She stated she would discuss this with the inspector and get back to Mr. Leguil . Chairman Mountin explained the application would go on to the City Council, who would set a public hearing. She stated that if there are no problems, it should be approved the second Monday in October, after the public hearing. City Planner Herman reported the owner of the property 7 . Staff Report at 7980 Crove.land Road had tried at one time to get that piece of property rezoned for a barber shop, and was denied by the Planning Commission. She stated the owner has contacted her and is again interested in pursuing the rezoning. There was discussion among the Commissioners of their plans for this area. City Planner Herman stated the Comp Plan for be clear, and the Planning Commission should decide now just what they want to do there and see that the Comp Plan reads accordingly. Mounds View Planning Commission September 7, 198 Special Meeting Page Three III There was discussion on the possible extension of Knollwood Drive in the future, and the effect it would have on this neighborhood. It was also pointed out that it could be many years off . Councilmember Wuori reported the new Comp Plan should be coming in within the next month, and they need to review it and see how it reads. City Planner Herman reported Staff is trying to rewrite the ordinance for air conditioners, before redoing the Code. She explained the existing Code was not being adhered to strictly, and it is causing problems. City Planner Herman reported Scott Hyser has requested a 6' fence for his side yard again. She explained it had been discussed once before. It was agreed to discuss the issue after the regular meeting was adjourned. Councilmember Wouri advised the City Council has looked at the Amoco car wash proposal and will be etting a public hearing at their next meeting. � Councilmember Wouri reported they will most likely 8. Chairman' s keep it the way it is written, to include the Report blowers. Chairman Mountin questioned a for-sale sign on property in the 5200 block of Silver Lake Road, as she thought it was a protected wetland. City Planner Herman clarified the lot appears as wetland on the City map, and it does not appear that the lot would be buildable at all. The attendees of the August 17 agenda session were Commissioners Burgers, Saunders, and Zollner, Chairman Mountin, City Planner Herman, and Councilmember Wuori . Chairman Mountin adjourned the meeting at 8: 30 p.m. 9. Adjournment Respectfully submitted, /-----"- CL--------___________,i • Kim Herman City Planner RESOLUTION NO. 234-88 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY RICHARD HANSON TO CONSTRUCT AN OVERSIZED GARAGE AT 8075 SUNNYSIDE ROAD, PLANNING CASE NO. 249-88 WHEREAS, Mr. Richard Hanson, 8075 Sunnyside Road, has requested a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of an oversized garage (up to 1,000 square feet) ; and WHEREAS, Mounds View Municipal Code, Chapter 40. 10, Subdivision C(D) provides that the maximum size of a garage .in an R-1 District shall be 864 square feet unless a conditional use permit is awarded by the City; and WHEREAS, Mounds View Municipal Code, Chapter 40. 10, Subdivision D(6) A through F, provides a garage may be up to 1, 264 square feet when said building isdesigned and maintained to provide a uniform appearance with the principle dwelling unit, and if the garage is over 1, 000 square feet no other accessory building will be allowed on the lot; and • WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the applicant ' s request for a conditional use permit and determines that it is in conformance with the aforementioned conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends approval of a conditional use permit to allow for an oversized garage of up to 1, 000 square feet requested by Richard Hanson, 8075 Sunnyside Road, legally known as Spring Lake Park Hillview, Lot 95, contingent upon the following conditions : 1. The accessory building must conform with Sections 40.04, Subd. F and 40. 10, Subd. C(1) of the Zoning Code. 2. The combined square footage of all accessory buildings on one lot cannot exceed one thousand two hundred sixty-four (1, 264) square feet. 3. The Codes states that if a garage square footage is greater than one thousand (1,000) square feet, no other accessory building is allowed. Therefore, the site cannot hold any new storage structures as the applicant currently has an accessory building of 96 square feet. • RESOLUTION NO. 235-88 110 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY STEVE LEGUIL TO CONSTRUCT AN OVERSIZED GARAGE AT 8024 WOODLAWN DRIVE, PLANNING CASE NO. 234-88 WHEREAS, Mr. Steve Leguil, 8024 Woodlawn Drive, has requested a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of an oversized garage (996 square feet) ; and WHEREAS, Mounds View Municipal Code, Chapter 40. 10, Subdivision C(D) provides that the maximum size of a garage in an R-1 District shall be 864 square feet unless a conditional use permit is awarded by the City; and WHEREAS, Mounds View Municipal Code, Chapter 40. 10, Subdivision D(6) A through F, provides a garage may be up to 1, 264 square feet when said building is designed and maintained to provide a uniform appearance with the principle dwelling unit, and if the garage is over 1, 000 square feet no other accessory building will be allowed on the lot; and • WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the applicant' s request for a conditional use permit and determines that it is in conformance with the aforementioned conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends approval of a conditional use permit to allow for an oversized garage of 996 square feet requested by Steve Leguil, 8024 Woodlawn Drive, legally known as Woodlawn Terrace, Lot 17, contingent upon the following conditions : 1. The accessory building must conform with Sections 40.04, Subd. F and 40. 10, Subd. C(1) of the Zoning Code. 2. The combined square footage of all accessory buildings on one lot cannot exceed one thousand two hundred sixty-four (1, 264) square feet. 3. If the garage square footage is greater than one thousand (1, 000) square feet, no other accessory building is allowed.