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1111CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
July 10, 1996
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 7:05 p.m.
on July 10, 1996.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Miller, 2. Roll Call
Brooks, Johnston, Brasaemle and Chair
Peterson. (Commissioner Stevenson joined
the meeting late).
Commissioner Obert had an excused absence.
Motion/Second: Miller/Brasaemle to approve 3. Approval of Minutes:
the minutes of June 5, 1996, as amended. June 5 and June 19,
1996
4 ayes 0 nays 1 abstention V Motion Carried
(Commissioner Johnston abstained because he
was not in attendance at the June 5th meeting.)
Motion/Second: Brasaemle/Brooks to approve
the minutes of June 19, 1996, as amended.
3 ayes 0 nayes 2 abstentions Motion Carried
(Commissioner Johnston and Chair Peterson
abstained because they were not in attendance
at the June 19th meeting.)
ALSO PRESENT: Acting Community
Development Director Pruitt and Recording
Secretary Benesch.
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There were no citizen requests or comments 4. Citizen Requests and
from the floor. Comments From the
Floor
The public hearing regarding the variance 5. Public Hearing for
request from Gerald and Jane Wall opened at Consideration of
7:10 p.m. Resolution No.
457-96 Regarding
The applicants, Gerald and Jane Wall, were Variance Request by
present. Gerald and Jane
Wall, 7441 Park View
Acting Director Pruitt reviewed the request Terrace, Planning
noting that the applicants are requesting a Case No. 444-96
variance to encroach two feet into the required
thirty foot setback for a corner lot in order to
build an approximately 352 square foot addition
to their home at 7441 Park View Terrace.
Acting Director Pruitt also explained that the
applicants provided the following hardship
statement, "We'd like to build a family room
• addition onto our one level home. We live on
the corner of a cul-de-sac and are limited to
only one direction in which we can build. We
feel the two extra feet will enable us to create a
functional living space". Acting Director Pruitt
assured the Commission that the proposed
addition is in conformance with all applicable
zoning regulations other than meeting the
required 30' front yard setback. She noted that
the applicants have been made aware that the
addition will need to be designed and
maintained to provide a uniform building
appearance with the original dwelling unit.
The contingency contained in Resolution No.
457-96 was noted stating that whenever, within
one year after granting the variance the work
as permitted by the variance is not completed,
the variance shall become null and void unless
a petition for an extension is granting by the
Planning Commission.
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Mr. Jim Smith, 7427 Park View Terrace,
addressed the Planning Commission
expressing his support regarding this request.
(Commissioner Stevenson arrived at 7:15 p.m.)
The public hearing for Gerald and Jane Wall, Public Hearing for
7441 Park View Terrace, closed at 7:15 p.m. Gerald and Jane Wall
Closed
Motion/Second: Brasaemle/Miller to approve
Resolution No. 457-96 regarding the front yard
setback variance for 7441 Park View Terrace.
6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
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The applicants were informed at this time that
the Planning Commission is the approving body
and that their variance request is complete with
the exception of the building permit for the
addition.
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The public hearing regarding the variance 6. Public Hearing for
request for Thomas A. Pick opened at 7:17 Consideration of
p.m. Resolution No.
460-96 Regarding the
The applicant, Thomas A. Pick, was present. Variance Request of
Thomas A. Pick, 2725
Acting Director Pruitt began the public hearing Sherwood Road,
by explaining that the applicant is requesting a Planning Case No.
variance to construct a six foot high privacy 446-96
fence around a corner yard property at 2725
Sherwood Road which is a two foot variance
from the 48" in height allowed by Code. She
noted that the applicant's property is on a
corner, thus, 4' in height is allowed by Code
along both Red Oak Drive and Sherwood
Road. She explained that the applicant is
requesting the 2' variance for reasons of safety.
The applicant attributes the safety concerns to
a large mound on the edge of his property
along Red Oak Drive. With a fence only 4'
• high, the applicant feels the situation could
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create a hazard for children and pets and,
therefore, is requesting a 6' high fence which
he believes would provide adequate protection.
Acting Director Pruitt informed the Commission
that since the public hearing notices were sent,
Staff has received several inquiries from
residents. She noted all but one were in
support of the fence and the only call opposed
to the fence was from Mrs. Vogt, 8145 Red Oak
Drive, who was unable to attend the public
hearing due to medical reasons. Mrs. Vogt is
concerned that a fence only a few feet back
from the property will create a visual hazard
and will create a problem with snow removal
blocking the street. Acting Director Pruitt
continued by explaining that staff explained to
Mrs. Vogt that the fence would be located
behind the house and that the Code allows a 4'
fence in the same area.
• Acting Director Pruitt noted that a revised
resolution had been distributed to the Planning
Commission. The contingency contained in
Resolution No. 460-96 was noted, again
stating that if the work is not completed within
one year, the variance shall become null and
void.
Mr. Don Nelson, 2717 Sherwood Road, who
lives adjacent to the Picks, addressed the
Planning Commission expressing that he is in
favor of the fence. He explained that he has
seen people drive across the yard at least a
couple of times a year and is concerned for the
safety of Mr. Pick's child.
Chair Peterson, who also lives next door,
expressed that, when speaking as a neighbor,
he is not opposed to the fence; when speaking
as a planning commissioner, he did not see any
negative impacts to the neighborhood.
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The Planning Commission inquired as to
whether or not there was sufficient area for
snow removal. Acting Director Pruitt assured
the Planning Commission that the fence will be
far enough back so as not to cause visual or
snow removal problems.
The public hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m. Public Hearing for
Thomas A. Pick
Motion/Second: Stevenson/Brooks to approve Closed
Resolution No. 460-96, as amended, approving
a height variance for a fence at 2725 Sherwood
Road.
6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
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The applicant was informed at this time that the
Planning Commission is the approving body
and that their variance request is complete with
the exception of the building permit for the
• fence.
The applicant was not present. Acting Director 7. Consideration of
Pruitt reminded the Commission that the Resolution No.
applicant was present at the Agenda Session. 458-96 and 459-96
Regarding Variance
Acting Director Pruitt explained that the and Development
applicant, Herbst and Sons, is requesting an Requests by Herbst &
extension to a previously approved variance to Sons Construction
allow the construction of an addition to an Co., 2299 County
existing facility at a 5' yard setback where a 20' Road H, Planning
setback is required by Code, and if the Case No. 445-96
variance is granted, a development review to
construct an 80' by 80' (6,400 square feet)
addition to the north of their existing building at
2299 County Road H must be approved. She
continued to explain that Herbst and Sons was
granted a variance in 1992 to allow the
construction of an addition to their existing
facility at a 5' side yard setback where a 20'
setback is required. The variance, however,
• expired one year from the date of issuance, or
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March 18, 1993, and in order for the Planning
Commission to consider this request, a
variance extension must be granted, then a
development review process would begin.
Acting Director Pruitt informed the Commission
that Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, the City's
Engineering Consultant, has reviewed the site
plan and found the expansion should have no
negative impacts on the drainage system. She
also noted that, based on the discussion at the
June 19th meeting, parking appears to be
adequate for the site.
Acting Director Pruitt noted that a revised
resolution had been distributed to the Planning
Commission. The contingency contained in
Resolution No. 458-96 was noted stating that
the variance shall become void if the work is
not finished within one year of issuance.
The Planning Commission inquired whether or
not this proposed variance request is similar to
the previously approved variance and Acting
Director Pruitt replied that she had been in
contact with Paul Harrington, former
Community Development Director, who stated
that this request is very similar to their previous
request. She also noted that the addition
would be used for storage of items and
equipment.currently stored outside and that the
addition would line up with the existing building.
The Planning Commission then questioned
whether or not it should be a new variance, not
an extension of the previously approved
variance since the variance expired in 1993.
Motion/Second: Brasaemle/Johnston to
approve Resolution No. 458-96 as amended
approving the variance request of Herbst and
Sons Construction Co., Inc., 2299 County Road
• H.
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6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Again the contingency contained in Resolution
No. 458-96 was noted.
Acting Director Pruitt also noted that the
applicant must enter into a development
agreement with the City of Mounds View.
The parking situation was briefly discussed
noting that it was believed that no additional
parking is necessary.
It was also noted that a portion of the lot is
believed to be in a wetland boundary. Acting
Director Pruitt spoke with Rocky Keehn from
Short-Elliott-Hendrickson who did not express
any concerns. The Planning Commission
expressed their concern regarding machinery
that was stored in the wetland and Acting
• Director Pruitt indicated that she would check
into this matter as a code enforcement issue.
Motion/Second: Stevenson/Brasaemle to
approve Resolution No. 459-96 regarding the
development request of Herbst and Sons
Construction Co., Inc.
6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
The applicant, Jerome Espeseth, was present. 8. Consideration of
Resolution No.
Acting Director Pruitt reviewed the request by 467-96 Regarding the
Jerome Espeseth, 8005 Woodlawn Drive, Conditional Use
explaining that the applicant is requesting a Permit Request of
conditional use permit to construct an Jerome Espeseth,
oversized garage (1,260 square feet). She 8005 Woodlawn
noted that an existing garage and shed are Drive, Planning Case
located on the property and the applicant is No. 448-96
aware that they must be removed and no other
accessory structures may be constructed if the
• conditional use permit is approved.
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Acting Director read each contingency
contained in Resolution No. 467-96, one of
which was that the applicant enter into a
development agreement with the City of
Mounds View.
Chair Peterson asked the applicant why one of
the doors shown on the plan for the garage was
taller than the other. The applicant replied that
the door was larger so a pickup topper could
clear the doorway. Chair Peterson also
inquired as to whether or not he had intentions
to conduct a business from the garage and the
applicant replied that he would not be operating
a business from the proposed garage. The
applicant also stated that he would remove the
existing structures.
Motion/Second: Johnston/Miller to approve
• Resolution No. 467-96 recommending approval
of a conditional use permit to allow an
oversized garage at 8005 Woodlawn Drive.
6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
The applicant was informed at this time that this
item would beforwarded to the City Council for
review and a public hearing would be
scheduled for July 29th.
The applicants Gary Olson and Bob Gabbo 9. Consideration of
(General Chairman) of Cross of Glory Resolution Nos.
Evangelical Lutheran Church were present. 461-96 and 462-96
Regarding the
Acting Director Pruitt explained that the Conditional Use
applicant is requesting a development review Permit and
and conditional use permit to construct a 6,166 Development Review
square foot addition to the Cross of Glory Requests of Cross of
Church at 5472 Adams Street. She briefly Glory Evangelical
reviewed this item noting that on May 1, 1985, Lutheran Church,
a conditional use permit for a sanctuary 5472 Adams Street,
. addition was granted and according to City
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records, the church had been in place for quite Planning Case No.
sometime prior to the addition. She continued 449-96
by stating that the proposed addition requires
another conditional use permit and a
development review as well. She noted that
the proposed addition would be utilized
primarily for meeting places for children
between services. She noted, from a letter
received from Mr. Olson, that he requests that
no additional parking be required since the
proposed expansion will not create any
additional parking needs which the existing
parking area could not adequately provide and
because the office space shown on the floor
plan would be occupied by only three people.
Acting Director Pruitt informed the Commission
that 53 parking sites are currently available on
site with three of those spaces designated for
handicapped accessible parking, which is in
• conformance with state requirements. She
noted that the site plan shows an additional 14
parking spaces proposed to the north of the
existing parking area which the church is
requesting that they be allowed to phase in due
to economic constraints. Acting Director Pruitt
added that, based on the discussion at the
agenda meeting, it appears that the current
parking, in addition to the proposed fourteen
parking spaces, will be adequate for the
expansion.
Acting Director Pruitt informed the Commission
that she spoke with Rocky Keehn of SEH who
requested a grading or drainage plan be
submitted for his review and approval. She
also noted that City Forester, Rick Wriskey,
has requested that when a landscaping plan is
drawn up by the applicants that he review it for
approval.
Acting Director Pruitt provided to the applicants
a copy of the written comments from Short-
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Elliott-Hendrickson regarding the need for a
drainage plan.
Acting Director Pruitt also informed the
Planning Commission that the condition of
ensuring adequate sprinkler systems for the
existing building had been removed from the
contingencies placed on the resolution. She
explained that she had contacted Attorney Bob
Long to conduct additional research to
ascertain whether it is legally appropriate for
the City to require fire sprinkling for the existing
building.
Acting Director Pruitt read each contingency
contained in Resolution No. 462-96, the first
being that a development agreement be
entered into between the church and the City of
Mounds View.
111 The fire suppression requirements were briefly
discussed by the Planning Commission and
Acting Director Pruitt noted that the attorney is
looking into whether or not it must be required
for this request.
The applicant, Gary Olson, addressed the
Planning Commission informing them that the
building is not occupied often with the
exception of Sundays. He also expressed that
a fire detection system may be better and that
he thinks fire sprinkling is an unreasonable
request due to financial reasons. He continued
by informing the Commission that this will be
the final expansion of the facility and requiring
fire suppression will reduce the addition by 20
percent, or possibly will not allow the expansion
at all. Mr. Olson also noted that fire
extinguishers are located throughout the facility
and an increased number of emergency exists
have been added on the plans for the new
addition. He also indicated that he plans to
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retro-fit the existing building with fire detection
and security systems.
Acting Director Pruitt added that it will be up to
the City Council and attorney to determine
whether or not a fire suppression system will be
required.
The applicant also added that the sanctuary is
made of exposed wood and rafters and it would
be "a mess" to install a fire suppression system.
Chair Peterson expressed that he believes fire
suppression systems will become a standard in
all public buildings in the near future and that
he believes it is a very effective means in
minimizing the spread of fire.
The applicant mentioned that he would like
• some flexibility with the landscaping plans and
the Planning Commission noted that they would
change the contingency in the resolution to
read only that a landscaping plan be approved
by the City Forester instead of noting
specifically where the plantings should be
located on the CUP contingency. Chair
Peterson added that Mounds View is a "Tree
City" and that the Forester needs to review the
landscaping plan to ensure that appropriate
plantings are added on site. The Planning
Commission noted that the applicant would be
required to obtain approval from the City
Forester on the final landscaping plans.
The Planning Commission inquired as to the
church's time table for construction. They
replied that they hope to start construction
around the end of the summer and finish the
first quarter of 1997.
Acting Director Pruitt noted that approval of the
resolution would be contingent upon submittal
• of an approved drainage plan. She added that
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there were no additional parking issues and
that Rocky Keehn of SEH had received a copy
of the plans with the additional parking shown.
Motion/Second: Brasaemle/Brooks to approve
Resolution No. 461-96 as amended
recommending approval of the conditional use
permit request for an expansion to the existing
facility at 5472 Adams Street.
6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Motion/Second: Miller/Brasaemle to approve
Resolution No. 462-96 as amended
recommending approval of the development
request for a 6,166 square foot addition at 5472
Adams Street.
6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
• The applicant was informed at this time that a
public hearing would be scheduled by the City
Council for July 29th at which time the Council
would take formal action on this item.
The applicant, Mr. Whitney of Church Upon the 10. Consideration of
Rock, was present. Resolution Nos.
463-96 and 464-96
Acting Community Development Director Pruitt Regarding the
reminded the Commission that this item was Variance and
reviewed in length at the last meeting and Conditional Use
explained that the applicant is requesting a Permit Requests by
variance to construct a garage on the property Church Upon the
and if the variance is granted, a conditional use Rock, 7901 Red Oak
permit to construct an oversized garage (1,248 Drive, Planning Case
square feet) is also being requested. No. 451-96
She reminded the Commission that in March of
1996, the Commission reviewed a request for
• an extension to the applicant's conditional use
permit request for temporary accessory
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structures on the property and also reviewed
the need to remove the temporary structures,
used as classrooms, since eight years had
already been provided for the temporary
structures. Acting Director Pruitt reminded the
Commission that the church was encouraged to
look for other storage options and church
representatives found that they could use
space inside the church for classroom space if
they were able to construct a storage facility.
She noted that in April of this year the church
withdrew its application for an extension of its
conditional use permit for the temporary
accessory structures and continued to say that
they are now requesting an oversized garage to
be used for storage space so that they may free
up space currently used for storage inside the
church and use it for classrooms. She noted
that the Code defines private garages as, "a
detached accessory building or portion of the
principal building, including a carport, which is
used for storage of vehicles." She continued
by stating that the garage proposed at the site
will not be used for storage of vehicles.
Acting Director Pruitt noted that it appears the
Code does not recognize that churches, which
are allowed by conditional use permit in an R-1
district, may have all the demands for storage
that single family dwellings may have and
suggests that the impacts of an oversized
garage on the site would not have any greater
impact than a home with an oversized garage
on the property. She explained that if the
Planning Commission wishes to consider
granting a variance to allow a garage on the
site, then the next issue to consider would be
whether to grant a conditional use permit for an
oversized garage on the property.
Acting Director Pruitt referred to a staff report
dated April, 1988, which revealed that the
• church requires 98 parking spaces and at that
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time, it was shown that the site had inadequate
parking on-site for its Sunday demand and that
on-street parking has prompted complaints
from neighbors. She also noted that at the
June 13, 1996, agenda meeting, Mr. Whitney
reported that he has not observed parking on
the street and does not feel that previous
parking concerns are an issue now with the
church using Kinder Kare and Western Bank
for overflow parking as needed on Sundays.
She continued by informing the Planning
Commission that a revised site plan has been
submitted which shows 91 current parking
spaces and that the applicant has shown 7
possible additional parking spaces on the
property to make a total of 98 parking spaces. It
was noted that the proposed garage will be
located on existing impervious surface so no
additional impervious coverage will be created
on the site.
Acting Director Pruitt noted the contingencies
contained in both Resolution Nos. 463-96 and
464-96 which includes the Church enter into a
development agreement with the City.
Motion/Second: Stevenson/Brasaemle to
approve Resolution No. 463-96 as amended
approving a variance to allow a garage for
Church Upon the Rock, 7901 Red Oak Drive.
6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Motion/Second: Brasaemle/Peterson to
approve Resolution No. 464-96 as amended
recommending approval of a conditional use
permit to allow an oversized garage for church
Upon the Rock, 7901 Red Oak Drive.
The applicant was asked whether or not he
wished to maximize the size of the garage
11111 allowed by Code. The applicant replied that he
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will be going with the builder's recommendation
to build the 1,248 square foot building.
6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Commissioner Johnston inquired as to whether
or not the 15' high maximum for accessory
buildings included garages. Acting Director
Pruitt replied that it did include detached
garages.
The applicant was informed that the variance
request is now complete and the public hearing
for the conditional use permit will be scheduled
by the City Council for July 29th.
Acting Community Development Director Pruitt 11. Consideration of
reviewed this item noting that the City of Resolution No.
Mounds View recently received a request from• 465-96 Regarding an a mobile home park to install signage but that Ordinance
the City Code does not specially address Amendment to
signage in an R-5 district. She continued to Chapter 1008, R-5,
say that the attorney has requested that the Mobile Home District
intent of the R-4 district be used for the R-5,
Mobile Home District.
Motion/Second: Miller/Peterson to approve
Resolution No. 465-96 with minor language
changes which recommends amending the
Mounds View Municipal Code by adding a new
Section 1008.11 entitled, "Variances", relating
to sign variances.
6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Acting Director Pruitt briefly reviewed this item 12. Consideration of
explaining that a commercial Resolution No.
telecommunication service recently approached 466-96 Regarding the
the City of Mounds View possibly wanting to Establishment of a
locate one of their reception facilities in the 180-day Moratorium
• Mounds View Industrial Park and that until this on Wireless
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issue could be reviewed, a moratorium is being Telecommunication
recommended on the placement of wireless Towers
telecommunication services within the City of
Mounds View. She emphasized that the 180-
day moratorium is the maximum allowed and
that no extensions could be granted. She
added that the Planning Commission will need
to start looking at possible sites for locating
these services and what language they would
like in the ordinance, and she also mentioned
that it may be beneficial for a speaker to come
in to talk about the current technology of
wireless telecommunication services.
It was noted that the 180 days will start 30 days
after publication of the ordinance.
Motion/Second: Brasaemle/Miller to approve
Resolution No. 466-96 recommending
amending the Mounds View Zoning Code by
• adding a new Chapter 1126 establishing a 180-
day moratorium on new use, development or
construction of public commercial wireless
telecommunication services within the City of
Mounds View.
6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Acting Director Pruitt mentioned to the Planning 13. Staff Report
Commission that letters were sent to all
Mounds View businesses regarding Ordinance
No. 586 relating to fire suppression systems
and the ordinance would be discussed by the
City Council on July 15th.
Acting Director Pruitt reminded the Commission
that Pam Sheldon, the new Community
Development Director, will be starting her
employment with the City of Mounds View on
July 29.
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Chair Peterson was absent at the last agenda 14. Report of Chair
meeting, therefore, Acting Chair Miller noted
the members present at the June 15, 1996,
agenda session which included Commissioners
Miller, Obert, Brooks, and Brasaemle.
(Commissioners Stevenson and Johnston and
Chair Peterson had excused absences).
There being no further business before the 15. Adjournment
Planning Commission, Chair Peterson
adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joyce Pruitt
Acting Community Development Director
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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
• RESOLUTION NO. 457-96
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR GERALD AND
JANE WALL, 7441 PARK VIEW TERRACE, PLANNING CASE NO. 444-96
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request of
Gerald and Jane Wall for a variance to allow a 352 square foot addition to the southern side of
their home to encroach two feet into the required thirty foot setback for a corner lot, which is
less than that allowed by Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the applicants' property is subject to the requirements set forth in Title
1100 of the Mounds View Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the criteria used to evaluate all
variance requests; and
WHEREAS, the special conditions of the property, namely, the irregularly shaped lot
with the three sides of street frontage, does not result from the actions of the applicant; and
WHEREAS, granting the variance would not confer special privileges on the applicants
that are not enjoyed by other property owners in the same district; 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 Gerald and Jane Wall for a variance to encroach two feet into the
required thirty foot setback for a corner lot to build a 352 square foot family room addition off
the southern side of the home, contingent upon the following:
1) Whenever, within one year after granting the variance the work as
permitted by this variance shall not have been completed, then this
variance shall become null and void, unless a petition for extension of time in
which to complete the work has been granted by the Board of Adjustment and
Appeals.
Adopted this 10th day of July, 1996.
ATTEST:
Chair P rso
(SEAL)
Acting ‘mrrfunity Development Director
Joyce Pruitt
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
• RESOLUTION NO. 458-96
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING SETBACK VARIANCE REQUEST BY HERBST AND SONS
CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 2299 COUNTY ROAD H, PLANNING CASE NO. 445-96
WHEREAS, The Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request of Herbst
and Sons Construction Co., Inc. for an extension to a previously granted variance to allow the
construction of an addition to their existing facility at a five foot (5') side yard setback where a
twenty (20') setback is required by Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the criteria used to evaluate all
variance requests, and supports earlier findings approving the variance request in March 1992;
and
WHEREAS, the applicant presented a hardship statement to the Planning Commission;
and
WHEREAS, the literal interpretation of the provisions of the Municipal Code would
deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under
the terms of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the special conditions of the property do not result from the action of the
02: applicant; and
WHEREAS, granting the variance would not confer special privileges on the applicant
that are not enjoyed by other property owners in the same district; and
WHEREAS, the variance requested is the minimum necessary to alleviate the hardship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mound View Planing Commission
approves the variance extension request of Herbst and Sons Construction Co., Inc. for a fifteen
foot (15') variance into the side yard setback, contingent upon the following:
1. Whenever, within one year after granting this variance, the work as permitted by
the variance shall not have been completed, then this variance shall become
null and void, unless a petition for extension of time in which to complete the
work has been granted by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
Adopted this 10th day of July, 1996.
ATTEST:
Chair P- i rs•
(SEAL)
770/ZZ-
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Acting ommt.i ity Development irector
�1 Joyce Pruitt
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 459-96
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT REQUEST OF
HERBST AND SONS CONSTRUCTION CO.,INC.,PLANNING CASE NO.445-96
WHEREAS,Herbst and Sons Construction Company,Inc.,has requested City approval to construct
a 6,400 square foot addition to the north of the existing facility at 2299 County Road H; and
WHEREAS,Chapter 1006 of the Mounds View Municipal Code 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 06, 1996
2. Site Plan dated June 19, 1996
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission has determined that the proposal is in conformance with all
applicable requirements of Chapters 1100 and 1120.
4101 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission
recommends approval of the development review request,contingent upon the following:
1. Herbst and Sons Construction Company,Inc. enter into a
. development agreement with the City of Mounds View.
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 10th day of July, 1996.
ATTEST:
Chairperso e (- on
(SEAL)
Acting ommtinity Development Director,Joyce Pruitt
i
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 460-96
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR A FENCE, THOMAS A.
PICK, 2725 SHERWOOD ROAD, PLANNING CASE NO. 446-96
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request of
Thomas A. Pick for a variance to allow a six foot high fence into the required thirty foot
setback for a corner lot, which is a fence two feet higher than that allowed by Municipal
Code; and
WHEREAS, the applicants' property is subject to the requirements set forth in
Title 1100 of the Mounds View Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the criteria used to evaluate
all variance requests; and
WHEREAS, the large mound present on the property represents an
extraordinary circumstance which does not generally apply to other properties in the
area and did not result from the action so of the applicant; and
ft
WHEREAS, the literal interpretation of the applicable provision of a four foot
high fence would deprive the applicant from adequate safety for children and animals
on the property; and
WHEREAS, granting the variance would not confer special privileges on the
applicants that are not enjoyed by other property owners in the same district; and
WHEREAS, the variance is the minimum required to provide adequate safety to
children playing behind the home; and
WHEREAS, the variance would have no material effect on other properties in
the same zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the variance will have no effect on traffic flow or on visibility at the
corner of Red Oak Drive and Sherwood Road, as the fence will be placed
approximately 50' back from the corner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning
Commission approves the request of Thomas A. Pick for a variance to allow placement
of six foot high fence within he required thirty foot setback, contingent upon the
following:
• 1) Whenever, within one year after granting the variance the work as
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S PLANNING CASE NO. 446-96
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permitted by this variance shall not have been completed, then this
variance shall become null and void, unless a petition for extension of
time in which to complete the work has been granted by the Board of
Adjustment and Appeals.
Adopted this 10th day of July, 1996.
ATTEST:
Chair Pen
(SEAL)
ActingCOrr`lmiyDevelopment Director
Y
Joyce Pruitt
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
• RESOLUTION NO.461-96
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
REQUEST FOR AN EXPANSION TO THE EXISTING FACILITY, BY CROSS OF GLORY
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5472 ADAMS STREET, PLANNING CASE NO.449-96
WHEREAS,the property is currently zoned R-1, Single Family Residential District; and
WHEREAS,the Mounds View Municipal Code allows for churches in a zone district with the
issuance of a Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the expansion proposal is in
conformance with the requirements of the Title 1100 of the Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission
recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions:
1. The conditional use permit be recorded with Ramsey County within 60 days of City
Council approval, and a receipt of such recording shall be provided to the City of
Mounds View.
2. The building be designed and maintained to provide a uniform building appearance
with the dwelling unit.
3. The proposed fourteen parking spaces along the north of the existing parking area be
phased in as needed, based on demand.
4. In lieu of a fire suppression system, a detection and alarm system be in place for the
existing building and new construction.
5. Landscaping, as approved by the City Forester, be completed on the property.
6. A drainage plan be submitted and approved by the Municipal Engineer.
7. Whenever, within one year after granting the conditional use permit,the work
permitted by this permit shall not have been completed,then such permit shall
become null and void unless a petition for extension of time in which to complete the
work has been granted by the City Council.
•
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 10th day of July, 1996.
ATTEST:
Chair Pete on
(SEAL)
Acting Cul ity Development Director
Joyce Pruitt
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
• RESOLUTION NO. 462-96
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MJNNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT REQUEST
OF CROSS OF GLORY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5472 ADAMS
STREET, PLANNING CASE NO. 449-96
WHEREAS, Cross of Glory Evangelical Lutheran Church, has requested City approval to
construct a 6,166 square foot addition to the existing Church at 5472 Adams Street; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 1006 of the Mounds View Municipal Code 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 11, 1996
2. Site Plan dated June 10, 1996
• WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the proposal is in conformance
with all applicable requirements of Title 1100.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission
recommends approval of the development review request, contingent upon the following:
1. Cross of Glory Evangelical Lutheran Church enter into a development
agreement with the City of Mounds View.
2. The proposed building be designed and maintained to provide a uniform
building appearance with the existing structure.
3. The proposed fourteen parking spaces along the north of the existing
parking area be phased in as needed, based on demand.
4. In lieu of a fire suppression system, a fire detection and alarm system be in
place for the existing building and new construction.
5. Landscaping, as approved by the City Forester, be completed on the
property.
fli6. A drainage plan be submitted and approved by the Municipal Engineer.
•
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO 462-96
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
JULY 10, 1996
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 10th day of July, 1996.
ATTEST:
Chairperagn P terson
(SEAL)
Acting Community Development Director, Joyce Pruitt
•.
4111
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
• RESOLUTION NO. 463-96
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A GARAGE FOR CHURCH UPON THE
ROCK, 7901 RED OAK DRIVE, PLANNING CASE NO. 451-96
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request of Church
Upon the Rock for a variance to allow a private garage for supply storage at 7901 Red Oak Drive;
and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code defines a garage as a "detached accessory building or
portion of the principal building, including a carport, which is used for storing vehicles;" and
WHEREAS, Church Upon the Rock has demonstrated that it may have all the demands a,
single-family dwelling has in an R-1 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code currently does not recognize that a Church in an R-1
zoned district may have the same storage needs as a single family home; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the criteria used to evaluate all
variance requests; and
WHEREAS, the inability of the Municipal Code to address Church storage needs does not
result from the actions of the applicant; and
•` WHEREAS, granting the variance would not confer special privileges on the applicant
that are not enjoyed by other property owners in the same district; and
WHEREAS, the impacts of a garage on the property would be no greater than a single
family home on the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission
approves the request of Church Upon the Rock to allow a garage on the property contingent
upon the following:
1. Whenever, within one year after granting the variance the work as permitted by
this variance shall not have been completed, then this variance shall become null
and void, unless a petition for extension of time in which to complete the work has
been granted by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
Adopted this 10th day of July, 1996.
ATTEST:
Chair ete son
(SEAL)
•
Actin Community Development Director
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
•
RESOLUTION NO.464-96
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
AN OVERSIZED GARAGE FOR CHURCH UPON THE ROCK,7901 RED OAK DRIVE,
PLANNING CASE NO.451-96
WHEREAS,the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request of Church Upon the
Rock for additional accessory square footage;and
WHEREAS,the Mounds View Zoning Ordinance allows by conditional use permit up to 1,264 square
feet of accessory building square footage on one lot;and
WHEREAS,the proposed total accessory building square footage on the lot is 24'x 54' ( 1,248 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 additional accessory building square
footage by Church Upon the Rock,7901 Red Oak Drive,contingent upon the following:
1. The conditional use permit be recorded with Ramsey County within 60 days of City Council
approval and proof of such recording be presented to the City of Mounds View.
2. The building be designed and maintained to provide a uniform appearance with the
dwelling unit.
3. The existing accessory structures on the property be removed prior to construction.
4. Should the use change for what the permit was granted for,the permit shall become null and
void.
5. Whenever,within one year after granting this conditional use permit,the work permitted by
this permit shall not have been completed,then such permit shall become null and void unless a
petition for extension of time in which to complete the work has been granted by the City
Council.
6. Church Upon the Rock enter into a development agreement with the City of Mounds View.
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 10th day of July, 1996.
A1"11,ST:
Chairpers 1 Je Peterson
(SEAL)
izte,
A 4'g 1,unity Development irector,
Joyce Pruitt
1
• MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 465-96
•
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 1008.11, ENTITLED "VARIANCES,"
RELATING TO SIGN VARIANCES
WHEREAS, Title 1008, entitled "Signs and Billboards," currently does not provide a
maximum signage allowance for"R-5 Mobile Home Park"Districts; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 585 provides for a variance provision to Title 1008; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends modification to Title 1008, to provide
a maximum signage allowance of up to one hundred square feet; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Mounds View recommends approval of Ordinance No. 585, an ordinance relating to sign
variances and amending the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding a new Section 1008.11
entitled "Variances" and a new Section 1, entitled "R-5 Mobile Home Districts."
•:' 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 10th day of July, 1996
ATTEST:
Chairpe n terson
(SEAL)
Actin; Co>iunity Development Director
. Joyce Pruitt
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO.466-96
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW ZONING CODE BY
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 1126 ESTABLISHING A 180 DAY MORATORIUM ON NEW USE,
DEVELOPMENT OR CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC COMMERCIAL WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
WHEREAS,Title 1100,entitled"Zoning Code,"currently does not regulate wireless transmission and
reception facilities through its Zoning Code;and
WHEREAS,the Mounds View Planning Commission is in the process of reviewing the appropriate
zoning for the establishment of new use,development or construction of commercial wireless telecommunication
towers and antennas;and
WHEREAS,market demand,rapid advances in technology and expanding federal licensure of radio
frequencies has resulted in increased requests to locate telecommunication Towers and Antennas within the City;
and
WHEREAS,the City of Mounds View's regulation of telecommunication Towers and Antennas
predates the various types of facilities requiring Towers and Antennas;and
WHEREAS,the City Council is concerned that its zoning controls relating to telecommunication
Towers and Antennas may not adequately address issues to these Towers and Antennas and the conditions under
which they may be allowed within the City,including structural and construction requirements,co-location,
setbacks,and height limitations.
WHEREAS,the City of Mounds View fmds it necessary to conduct studies to determine if there is a
need to amend the City's Zoning Code to its comprehensive plan relating to Towers and Antennas, and if so,
adopt the appropriate amendments.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 587 provides for a 180 day moratorium on the new use,development,or
construction of telecommunication Towers and Antennas within the City.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View
recommends approval of Ordinance No. 587,an ordinance amending the mounds view zoning code by adding a
new chapter 1126 establishing a 180 day moratorium on new use,development,or construction of public
commercial wireless telecommunication services within the City of Mounds View.
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 10th day of July, 1996
A ITEST:
Chairp on eterson
(SEAL)
11111 Acting ail nunity Development Director
Joyce Pruitt
• MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO.467-96
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
AN OVERSIZED GARAGE FOR JEROME ESPESETH,
8005 WOODLAWN DRIVE,MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NO.448-96
WHEREAS,the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request of Jerome Espeseth for
additional accessory square footage;and
WHEREAS,the Mounds View Zoning Ordinance allows by conditional use permit up to 1,264 square
feet of accessory building square footage on one lot;and
WHEREAS,the proposed total accessory building square footage on the lot is 1,260 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 additional accessory building square
footage by Jerome Espeseth, 8005 Woodlawn Drive,contingent upon the following:
1. The conditional use permit be recorded with Ramsey County within 60 days of City.Council
approval and proof of such recording be presented to the City of Mounds View.
2. The building be designed and maintained to provide a uniform appearance with the
dwelling unit.
• 3. The existing garage and shed be removed from the property prior to construction of the garage.
4. Should the use change for what the permit was granted for,the permit shall become null and
void.
5. Whenever,within one year after granting this conditional use permit,the work permitted by
this permit shall not have been completed,then such permit shall become null and void unless a
petition for extension of time in which to complete the work has been granted by the City •
Council.
6. Jerome Espeseth enter into a development agreement with the City of Mounds View.
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 10th day of July, 1996.
AI-1'1✓ST: P
Chairperso Jerry Peterson
(SEAL)
Acting C(5m unifty Development Director,
4111 Joyce Pruitt