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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-07-1991 111 PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting August 7, 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 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 1991. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Peterson, Jones, 2 . Roll Call Colleen, Burgers and Chair Mountin. Commissioner Miller had an excused absence. ALSO PRESENT: Planner Harrington, Councilmember Blanchard, and Planning Intern Asleson. Motion/Second: Mountin/Burgers to table the minutes 3 . Approval of to the next agenda session. Minutes: July 2, 1991 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried There were no residents requests or comments from the 4. Residents floor. Request and Comments From The Floor Chair Mountin noted that she had received a call from City Administrator Samantha Orduno regarding the minutes. She went on to state that the minutes must include vote, major outlines of motion, why a member may have voted "no", specific questions entertained by constituents, and concessions made by the applicants. She noted that the Planning Commission will review this issue at the next agenda session and review the Bylaws as they relate to the cases discussed. Planner Harrington outlined the case. It was noted 5. Consideration that the applicant, Norb Yenish, was not present of Resolution because he was out of town. No. 316-91, Variance Commissioner Burgers inquired as to the minimum Request by height needed for the sign. Planner Harrington Norb Yenish, 0 stated that due to the increase in the elevation of 2149 Program, the adjoining property, the 15'0" variance is the Planning Case minimum needed to alleviate the hardship. No. 324-91 Mounds View Planning Commission August 7, 1991 411 Regular Meeting Page Two Motion/Second: Burgers/Colleen to adopt Resolution No. 316-91. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Planner Harrington outlined the case. It was noted 6. Consideration that Mr. Alan Brevitz, representing Conoco, Inc. , was of Resolution unable to attend the meeting. It was also noted that No. 317-91, Mr. George Winiecki, owner of 2740 Highway 10, and Rezoning Mr. Roger Kolstad, Realtor, were present. Request for Conoco, Inc. , Mr. George Winiecki presented his case regarding the 2740 Hwy. 10, rezoning of his property from B-2, Limited Business, Planning Case to B-3, Highway Business. Mr. Winiecki stated that No. 326-91 he was unable to build on his property due to a moratorium placed on it by the City in the past. Chair Mountin explained the five characteristics specified by Code that must be addressed for all rezonings. She clarified that the resolution is only citing City Code. 0 Mr. Winiecki stated to the Planning Commission that others in Mounds View, such as Super America, have done what he is proposing. He also stated the market is depressed and there are no buyers for B-2 zoned property and that when he did have an offer at a B-2 zoning, the property was under a building moratorium. Mr. Winiecki commented that there will be a need for gasoline/convenience stores when the "dinosaur" gas stations die off; Conoco would be successful because people want a clean, service-oriented operation. He stated that he believes Highway 10 will always be a heavily travelled road, even with Highway 610 going in. He stated that the station will not increase traffic; people buy gas on the way to their destination. Mr. Winiecki stated to the Planning Commission that his use is not unique and that there are other stations in Mounds View like the one he is proposing and that he should not be treated any differently than Super America. Chair Mountin noted that Mr. Winiecki had received a copy of Resolution No. 317-91. • Motion/Second: Burgers/Peterson to adopt Resolution No. 317-91. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View Planning Commission August 7, 1991 411 Regular Meeting Page Three Motion/Second: Mountin/Colleen to table Resolution 7. Consideration No. 318-91 regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. of Resolution No. 318-91, Comprehensive Plan Update 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried No Staff Report. 8. Staff Report Chair Mountin noted the members present at the July 9. Report of Chair 17, 1991, Agenda Session were Commissioners Colleen, Peterson, Miller and Chair Mountin. Commissioners Burgers and Jones had excused absences. There being no further business before the Planning 10. Adjournment Commission, Chair Mountin adjourned the meeting at 8: 10 p.m. Respe submitted, // ,/?////7 Paul Harrington Planner 111 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 316-91 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST BY NORB YENISH, 2149 PROGRAM AVENUE, PLANNING CASE NO. 324-91 WHEREAS, Mr. Norb Yenish has requested a variance to allow the construction of a sign at a height which is grater than that which is allowed by the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, Mr. Yenish is requesting a 15 '-0" variance from the height limits for a sign on his property; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the property has a uniqueness to it not of the applicant's making; specifically, properties adjacent to the parcel were allowed to increase their elevations by 10'-0" , thus, creating a hardship for the applicant; and WHEREAS, no reasonable alternatives for the height of 0 the sign exist; and WHEREAS, the requested variance is the minimum needed to alleviate the hardship; 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 15 '-0" variance for height of a sign at 2149 Program Avenue. Adopted this 7th day of August, 1991. ATTEST: 1 r; hai a. (SEAL) `�- / //i C.1Plgnner l MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 317-91 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF A REZONING REQUEST FOR 2740 HIGHWAY 10, CONOCO, INC. , PLANNING CASE NO. 326-91 WHEREAS, Conoco, Inc. has made application to rezone the property located at 2740 Highway 10 from B-2, Limited Business, to B- 3, Highway Business; and WHEREAS, Chapter 40.25, Subdivision A(5) , provides that the Planning Commission shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment. it further states that judgement shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: 1. Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan 2 . The geographical area involved 3 . Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed 4 . The character of the surrounding area 5 . The demonstrated need for such use; and WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request in relation to the aforementioned criteria; and WHEREAS, the rezoning request is inconsistent with the City's current Comprehensive Land Use Plan designation for this property which is mixed use planned unit development; and WHEREAS, the request is inconsistent with the proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan designation for this property which is Limited Business. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends denial of t, - - ' ' Highway 10 from B-2, Limited Business, to B-3, Highway Business . BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Planning Commission directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes . Adopted this 7th day of August, •91. ATTEST: Chai ,an •SEAL) PP anner