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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-03-1994 PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting August 3 , 1994 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 The Mounds View Planning Commission was 1. Call To Order called to order by Chair Peterson at 7 : 35 p.m. on August 3 , 1994 . MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Nelson, 2 . Roll Call Johnston, Miller, and Chair Peterson. ALSO PRESENT: Planner Harrington and Recording Secretary Benesch were also present. Motion/Second: Miller/Johnston to approve the minutes of July 6, 1994 . 3 . Approval of Minutes: July 6, 1994 4111 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried There were no resident requests or comments from the floor. 4 . Resident Requests and Comments (Commissioner Ruggles arrived at 7:38 p.m.) Planner Harrington reviewed the variance request by Townsedqe Terrace Mobile Home 5. Consideration Park. The applicant is requesting an of Resolution 11' foot setback for the construction of No. 395-94 a storm shelter building when 30' is Regarding the required by Code. Planner Harrington Variance explained that alternative sites were Request of discussed. He also indicated he had Townsedge discussed the matter with Lieutenant Terrace, 5001 Brick, the City's Emergency Service Old Highway 8, Officer. It was agreed that since the Planning Case residents of the mobile home park, at No. 376-94 present, come to City Hall for storm shelter, the granting of this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate • their hardship. Mounds View Planning Commission August 3 , 1994 • ular Meeting Page 2 Motion/Second: Nelson/Miller to approve Resolution No. 395-94 regarding the variance request of Townsedge Terrace Mobile Home Park, 5001 Old Highway 8 . The Planning Commission inquired as to using the old water tower property for construction of a storm shelter. Planner Harrington informed the Commission that this property has two water mains running through it which precludes any construction on the site. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried (Commissioner Colleen arrived at 7:40 p.m.) The applicant, Mr. David Tanner, was 6. Consideration 111present. of Resolution No. 396-94 Planning Harrington reminded the Regarding Planning Commission that this item had Conditional Use been discussed at their July 20th Agenda Permit Request Session. Mr. Harrington reviewed of David Resolution No. 396-94 explaining that Tanner, 7935 the applicant is requesting a Sunnyside Road, conditional use permit to allow for an Planning Case oversized garage. He also explained No. 388-94 that in order for the applicant to keep the existing shed on his property, the proposed garage could not exceed 1, 000 square feet. Planner Harrington clarified that the 1, 264 maximum square footage allowed by Code is the combination of both garage and shed areas. Motion/Second: Nelson/Ruggles to approve Resolution No. 396-94 , recommending approval of the conditional use permit request of David Tanner, 7935 Sunnyside Road. Motion Carried 6 ayes 0 nays IIIMr. Tanner expressed his concern regarding his proposed workshop addition ounds View Planning Commissionlir August 3 , 1994 gular Meeting Page 3 being referred to as garage area. Planner Harrington explained that any addition to an existing garage is defined, by Code, as garage area. Planner Harrington informed the applicant that this item would be on the August 22nd City Council agenda. (Mr. Harrington also indicated the date of the City Council meeting may be changed to August 29th) . (Commissioner Stevenson arrived at 7:47 p.m.) Mr. Jim Price, representing the 7 . Consideration applicant, was present. of Resolution No. 397-94 Planner Harrington informed the Regarding ill Commission that the applicant, Saturn of Development St. Paul, has found the need to increase Request of its Mounds View facility and reminded Saturn of St. them that this case was reviewed at the Paul, 2375 Planning Commission's July 20th meeting. Highway 10, Mr. Harrington explained that Saturn is Planning Case requesting an additional 45 car-display No. 389-94 stalls. Mr. Harrington informed the Commission that the landscaping was reviewed and approved by the City Forester. He also indicated that this item is currently being reviewed by the Engineer to assure proper drainage off site. Motion/Second: Ruggles/Stevenson to approve Resolution No. 397-94 , recommending approval of the development review request of Saturn of St. Paul, 2375 Highway 10. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Planner Harrington informed the applicant that this item would be on the August 22nd (or August 29th) City 4111 Council Agenda. ounds View Planning CommissionIllir August 3 , 1994 gular Meeting Page 4 The applicant, Bruce Bogie, was present. 8 . Consideration of Resolution Planner Harrington reviewed the variance No. 398-94 request by Mr. Bogie. He explained that Regarding the applicant is requesting a variance Variance to construct an attached garage with a Request of setback of 2 feet from the property line Bruce Bogie, when 5' is required by Code. Mr. 2572 Ardan Harrington explained that the lot was Avenue Planning subdivided after the construction of the Case No. 390-94 house which now sets on the lot in an unique position. The applicant indicated that he has discussed his situation with the affected neighbor who indicated that he had no objections. Commissioner Stevenson informed the Commission that he made a site inspection of the property and also III spoke with the neighbor in question who indicated that he is opposed to the 2 ' setback request. Mr. Stevenson also demonstrated that if the garage was constructed, the Lilac bushes now existing on the west side of the garage would need to be cut in order to walk on that side. The driveway code was mentioned by the Planning Commission which requires that written permission be obtained by an adjacent property owner for construction of a (temporary) driveway closer than 5 feet to the property line but not less than one foot. It was also noted that a concrete driveway could be not closer than 5 feet to the property line. The Commission briefly discussed alternative locations for the garage on the lot. (It was also noted that the property was subdivided prior to adoption of the setback ordinance. ) The applicant informed the Commission that it would not be practical to have the 11111 garage on the other side of the house. Mounds View Planning Commission August 3 , 1994 �egular Meeting Page 5 Motion/Second: Stevenson/Ruggles to approve Resolution No. 398-94 , denying the variance request of Bruce Bogie, 2572 Ardan Avenue. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Planner Harrington informed the applicant that this item would be on the August 22 (or August 29) City Council agenda. At this time Mr. Richard Gerlach of the Townsedge Terrace Tenants Association, 2200 Kingsway Lane, was identified. He indicated that he was present in favor of the variance request of Townsedge Terrace . He informed the Planning Commission that he and the tenants association have been working for three years to get a shelter facility for the • residents of the park. Planner Harrington distributed the draft of the Nuisance Ordinance (Nuisances, 9 . Staff Report Animals and Refuse) . Mr. Harrington requested that the Planning Commission review the ordinance and make a list of comments to be discussed in two weeks (at their agenda meeting) which would then be forwarded to the City Council. Commissioner Ruggles informed Mr. Harrington that he would be leaving for vacation on the 9th of August and returning in October. Planner Harrington informed the Commission that Colonial Village would be before the Planning Commission again in September. He also informed them that Roger Miller, 5064 Irondale Road, who had requested a variance to allow concrete steps within the right-of-way is planning to move the steps back and 1111 therefore withdrawing his variance request. Mr. Harrington indicated that he and the Public Works Director will be Mounds View Planning Commission August 3 , 1994 •egular Meeting Page 6 inspecting the site to verify that the correction to the sidewalk/steps is acceptable. Members present at the July 20th, 1994 , Agenda Session included Commissioners 10. Report of Chair Nelson, Ruggles, Stevenson, Miller, and Chair Peterson. Commissioners Colleen and Johnston had excused absences. There being no further business before the Commission, Chair Peterson adjourned 11. Adjournment the meeting at 8 : 26 p.m. IIIIRespectfully Submitted, /-` (Paul' Harrington Community Development Coordinator III • MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 395-94 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE AT TOWNSEDGE TERRACE, 5001 OLD HIGHWAY 8, PLANNING CASE NO. 376-94 WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request of Townsedge Terrace for a variance to allow a reduction in the required side yard setback at 5001 Old Highway 8; and WHEREAS, the applicant's request for variance would allow construction of a severe weather shelter at an 11 foot side yard setback where a 30 foot setback is required by Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the criteria used to evaluate all variance requests; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered the hardship which exists on the entire Townsedge Terrace Community as a whole; and • WHEREAS, that hardship requires the residents of Townsedge Terrace to travel in excess of one mile to seek shelter from severe weather; and WHEREAS, the variance requested is the minimum necessary to alleviate the hardship. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission approves the request of Townsedge Terrace for a variance to allow the construction of a severe weather shelter at a side yard setback of 11 feet where 30 feet is required by Municipal Code. Adopted this 3rd day of August, 1994 . }- ATTEST: Chairman )1'4J (SEAL) ; Community Developm�oordinator 411 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION 410 RESOLUTION NO. 396-94 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN OVERSIZED GARAGE FOR DAVID TANNER 7935 SUNNYSIDE ROAD, PLANNING CASE NO. 388-94 WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request of David Tanner for an oversized garage; and WHEREAS, the Mounds View Zoning Ordinance allows, by conditional use permit, up to 1,264 square feet of garage square footage on one lot; and WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing a garage not to exceed 1, 000 square feet, which is below the maximum allowed; and WHEREAS, the proposed building meets all applicable setback requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of • the requested conditional use permit for an oversized garage, not to exceed 1, 000 square feet, by David Tanner, 7935 Sunnyside Road, contingent upon the following: a) The conditional use permit be recorded with Ramsey Co. b) The building be designed and maintained to provide a uniform appearance with the dwelling unit. c) Should the use change for what the permit was granted for, the permit will become null and void. d) That the total square footage of all accessory buildings on the property shall not exceed 1,264 sq.ft. 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 3rd day of August, 1994 ATTEST: Pettc-- Chairma (SEAL) ommunity Developmen Coordinator 411 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 397-94 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT RE=11 O SATURN OF ST. .PAUL, 2375 HIGHWAY 10, PLANNING CASE NO, -c -5 WHEREAS, Saturn of St. Paul has requested City approval to construct an addition to their existing automobile sales facility at 2375 Highway 10; and WHEREAS, the proposal would allow the ath ition of approximately 45 car-for-sale stalls and associated lighting and landscaping on the site; and WHEREAS, Chapter 1006 of the Mounds View Municipal CES,e requires that a development review be conducted for this and similar proposals; and • WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding this development proposal 1. Planning Application dated June 24, 1994 2 . Site Plan dated June 24, 1994 3 . Submittal Narrative; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the proposal is in conformance with all applicable requirements of Chapter 1100. NOW, ThEREFORE, BE IT-RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends approval of the development review request subject to the following condition: 1. The facility shall, following the completion of the addition, be subject to the conditions stipulated in the original City Council Resolution authorizing the use (City Council Resolution No. 4195, dated February 24, 1992) . Resolution No. 397-94 411 Page Two BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Planning Co wLig, (3 directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Muncil prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 3rd day of August, 1994. ATTEST: Chairman 0 (/ (SEAL) , /1 c (Community Developme Coord ator MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION 410 RESOLUTION NO. 398-94 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE AT 2572 ARDAN AVENUE, PLANNING CASE NO. 390-94 WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request of Bruce Bogie for a variance to allow a reduction in the, required side yard setback at 2572 Ardan Avenue; and WHEREAS, the applicant's request for variance would allow construction of an attached garage at a two (2) foot side yard setback where a five (5) foot setback is required by Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the criteria used to evaluate all variance requests; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that no reasonable alternatives for the location of the attached garage are available; and • WHEREAS, the variance requested is the minimum necessary to alleviate the hardship. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission approves the request of Bruce Bogie for a variance to allow the construction of an attached garage at a side yard setback of two (2) feet where a five (5) foot setback is required by Municipal Code. Adopted this 3rd day of August, 1994. ATTEST: Chairman )414 (SEAL) �o- mmunity Developmen Coordinator