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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-1991 PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting July 2, 1991 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 The Mounds View Planning Commission was called to 1. Call to Order order by Chair Mountin at 7: 33 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 1991. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Miller, Burgers, 2 . Roll Call Peterson, and Chair Mountin. Commissioners Colleen and Jones had unexcused absences. ALSO PRESENT: Planning Technician Harrington, Councilmember Blanchard, and Recording Secretary Benesch. • Motion/Second: Burgers/Peterson to approve the 3 . Approval of minutes of June 5, 1991, as presented. Minutes: June 5, 1991 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried There were no residents requests or comments from the 4. Residents floor. Requests and Comments From the Floor Pwas present was noted that Mr. Bridg s not pre nt due_ to 5. Consideration his wife delivering a baby today. of Resolution No. 314-91, Planner Harrington presented resolution no. 314-91. Variance It was discussed by the Planning Commission whether Request by or not to place the contingency regarding the David Bridges, utilization of footings as a "whereas". The Planning 8032 Sunnyside Commission agreed to adopt the resolution as Road presented. Motion/Second: Peterson/Burgers to approve Resolution No. 314-91 regarding the variance request by David Bridges, 8032 Sunnyside Road, Planning Case Imr No. 323-91. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View Planning Commission July 2, 1991 40 Regular Meeting Page Two Planner Harrington asked if the Planning Commission 6. Staff Report desired to have the meeting closed at this time to discuss the proposal from Accessibuilding Corporation for the development of a duplex at Lot 1, Block 1, Dailey Knolls, and then reopen the meeting for Planning Commission action. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to leave the meeting open and continue with the discussion of this proposal. It was noted that Mr. Michael Jordan and Mr. Craig Rushmier, representing the Accessibuilding Corporation, were present. Planner Harrington provided the Planning Commission with a copy of the site plan, planning application and letter of intent from Accessibuilding Corporation regarding the construction of a duplex on Silver Lake Road (Dailey Knolls, Lot 1, Block 1) . Chair Mountin requested that in the future a landscape plan be provided for duplex proposals. Chair Mountin inquired as to the setback requirements • of the proposed duplex on Silver Lake Road. Mr. Jordon indicated he would like to set the structure back 10 to 15 feet further than required on Silver Lake Road and have a "U" shaped driveway to allow easier accessibility to Silver Lake Road. Planner Harrington indicated that according to City Code, a 30 foot setback from the right-of-way line of Silver Lake Road is required. He also informed the Planning Commission that there were no adjoining structures that would figure into the setback requirements. Commissioner Miller questioned the option of two driveways as noted on the proposed resolution, and if it is possible to have a "U" shaped driveway. Planner Harrington indicated a "U" shaped driveway is allowed by Code on the property. Commissioner Burgers questioned the need for a single driveway. Planner Harrington informed the Planning Commission that with two driveways, 40 feet was needed between them. With configuration of the structure and easement requirement, the required 40 feet could be obtained. Mr. Jordan stated that he 110 and Planner Harrington would visit the site to determine the best access option. Planner Harrington indicated that it std be included in the resolution that a landscape Mounds View Planning Commission July 2, 1991 40 Regular Meeting Page Three plan be approved by the City Forester. The drainage easement existing on the property was also addressed, and Chair Mountin requested that this item also be added to proposed Resolution No. 315-91. Mr. Jordan presented a site plan to the Planning Commission. Grading on the site was addressed, and it was noted that this property is not located in a wetland and that the existing drainage easement is the buffer. Motion/Second: Peterson/Burgers to approve Resolution No. 315-91 with the following additions: a drainage easement be provided on site, a landscape plan be approved by the City Forester, and a final grading plan be approved by the City Engineer. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Planner Harrington distributed "rough-draft" copies 7. Staff Report of the Comprehensive Plan update to the Planning • Commission for their review. It was noted that Commissioners Burgers, Colleen, 8. Report of Chair Jones, Miller, Peterson and Chair Mountin were present at the June 19th Agenda Session. There being no further business before the Planning 9. Adjournment Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Respec. fully submitted, / J Paul Barring on Planner 410 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 314-91 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST BY DAVID BRIDGES, 8032 SUNNYSIDE ROAD, PLANNING CASE NO. 323-91 WHEREAS, Mr. Bridges has requested a variance to allow the placement of a garage closer to the property than is allowed by Municipal code; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bridges is requesting a 3 foot variance from the setback on the south side of his property; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the property has a uniqueness, due to mature trees and an existing driveway, that precludes the applicant from meeting the required setback; and WHEREAS, no reasonable alternatives for the location of • the proposed structure exist; and WHEREAS, the requested variance is the minimum needed to alleviate the problem; and WHEREAS, the granting of the variance will not confer a privilege to the owner which is not enjoyed by other residents . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission grants a 3 foot variance from the south property line at 8032 Sunnyside Road for the purpose of constructing a garage, contingent upon the following: 1. That the existing footings on the site be utilized in the construction of said garage. Adopted this 2nd day of July, 1991. ATTEST: / // Ch. rm., ' (SEAL) 41/ anning Technician 1 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 315-91 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE ACCESSIBUILDING CORPORATION DEVELOPMENT REQUEST, LOT 1, BLOCK 1, DAILEY KNOLLS, PLANNING CASE NO. 326-91 WHEREAS, the Accessibuilding Corporation has requested City approval to construct a duplex at Lot 1, Block 1, Dailey Knolls; and WHEREAS, Chapter 59 . 07 of the Municipal Code requires that a development review be conducted for this proposal; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding this development proposal: 1) Site Plan 2) Planning Application; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the proposal is in conformance with all applicable requirements of Chapter 40; and • WHEREAS, a drainage easement is provided on site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends approval of the development review contingent upon the following: 1) Access to the property will be limited to one ( 1) curb cut not exceeding 30 feet or two (2) curb cuts not exceeding 12 feet and located a minimum of 40 feet apart. 2) A City Forester approved landscape plan be provided. 3) A final grading plan be approved by the City Engineer. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 2nd day of July, 1991. ATTEST: Cha' (SEAL) ir • .nning Technician