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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-1997 • PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting June 4, 1997 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Members present: Commissioners Brooks, Obert, Miller, Brasaemle, Stevenson and Johnston. (Chair Peterson had an excused absence). Also Present: Community Development Director Sheldon, Planning Associate Ericson and Council Liaison Koopmeiners. • 3. Approval of Minutes: April 2, 1997 (Regular Meeting) April 2, 1997 (Special Agenda Meeting) April 16, 1997 (Special Meeting) Motion/Second: Brasaemle/Brooks to approve the minutes listed above as amended at the previous agenda meeting. Motion Carried: 6 ayes, 0 nays 4. Citizen Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda There were no citizen requests or comments from the floor. Index to Minutes Page Planning Case No. 485-97, Variance to Allow a 34 Foot Lot Width for Glenn Karlen, 7720/7730 Silver Lake Road 2 • • Mounds View Planning Commission June 4, 1997 Regular Meeting Page 2 5. Planning Case No. 485-97 7720/7730 Silver Lake Road Applicant: Glenn Karlen Request for a Variance to Allow a 34 Foot Lot Width, Where 50 Feet is Required The applicant, Glenn Karlen, was present. Planning Associate Ericson briefly reviewed the request informing the Commission that the applicant is requesting a variance to reduce the minimum lot width from 50 feet to 34 feet for proposed Parcel B for an existing twin home located at 7720/7730 Silver Lake Road. He informed the Commission that the twin home was constructed in 1978 which was prior to the current regulation governing twin homes and zero lot line developments. He added that the applicant, Mr. Karlen, would like to convert the building to owner-occupied units and feels that a zero lot line subdivision would advance this process. Mr. Ericson added that the twin home is • located off-center on the lot so that the two lots created by the subdivision would not be of equal size; one would meet the minimum lot width and the other would be 34 feet wide. The lots do meet the minimum size for area. He added that the granting of this variance would not result in any visible physical change in appearance of the twin home. Motion/Second: Miller/Brasaemle to approve Resolution No. 510-97, "Resolution Approving a Reduction in the Minimum Lot Width Requirement From 50 Feet to 34 Feet to Allow for a Zero Lot Line Subdivision for 7730 Silver Lake Road; Planning Case No. 485-97". Motion Carried: 6 ayes, 0 nay 5. Staff Report/Information Items a. Community Development Director Sheldon informed the Commission that she attended a class given by the American Planning Association's Minnesota Chapter and the Met Council on Comprehensive Plans and new legislation that has recently been passed. She indicated that they reviewed the regional growth forecast and regional development blue print and that Met Council has four system-wide plans they put together: water supply, • sewage treatment, airports, and transportation. She added that the new • Mounds View Planning Commission June 4, 1997 Regular Meeting Page 3 legislation has changed the precedence given to zoning over Comp Plans and has reversed it. She informed the Planning Commission that she would read the materials and update them at their next meeting. b. She mentioned to the Planning Commission that Staff went to Council Monday evening requesting summer help for code enforcement, minor plan review, and building inspections and the Council agreed to hire someone. She also informed them that she is also planning to request to hire a recording secretary for the Planning Commission meetings to assist the Department Secretary because of work load. There is also a possibility of hiring some temporary secretarial help. 6. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners Reports Acting Chair Stevenson reported that members present at the May 21, 1997, meeting included Commissioners Brooks, Johnston, Obert, Miller, Brasaemle, Stevenson and Chair Peterson. • Also present were Community Development Director Sheldon, Planning Associate Ericson and Council Liaison Koopmeiners. Commissioner Miller asked Council Liaison Koopmeiners if the Council is comfortable with the amount of development on the D.W. Jones property. Mr. Koopmeiners commented that he has some concerns with how much is planned for the property but that he could not speak for the rest of the City Council. The Planning Commission briefly discussed the D. W. Jones proposal. Director Sheldon informed the Commission that Staff met with Wendell Smith, representing the O'Neil property along with Commissioner Stevenson, Mayor McCarty, Councilmember Koopmeiners and Glen Van Wormer, Traffic Engineer for SEH. She briefly reviewed what was discussed at this meeting with the ring road being the main topic of the meeting. Commissioner Johnston inquired as to how the ring road will effect the public hearing process since the public has not seen this concept. Director Sheldon indicated that the ring road will be on the development plan. She added, however, that the developer has designed the plan so that the buildings did not move. The Planning Commission briefly discussed the ring road. • Mounds View Planning Commission June 4, 1997 Regular Meeting Page 4 Commissioner Johnston informed the Commission that he will not be in attendance at the next Planning Commission meeting. 7. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Acting Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James Ericson Planning Associate • I MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION • RESOLUTION NO. 510-97 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A REDUCTION IN THE MINIMUM LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENT FROM 50 FEET TO 34 FEET TO ALLOW FOR A ZERO LOT LINE SUBDIVISION FOR 7720 - 7730 SILVER LAKE ROAD; PLANNING CASE NO. 485-97 WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request of Glenn Karlen to permit a 34 foot lot width where 50 feet is required to allow for a zero lot line subdivision at 7720 - 7730 Silver Lake Road; and, WHEREAS, this property is zoned R-2, Single- and Two-Family Residential District and is legally described as: Lot 1, Block 1, Karlen's Addition WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents associated • with this request: 1. Planning Application 2. Zoning Map 3. Site Plan 4. Letter from the Applicant WHEREAS, the applicant presented a hardship statement to the Planning Commission stating that his intent was to convert the existing rental twinhome into owner-occupied dwelling units; and, WHEREAS, the literal interpretation of the provisions of this Title would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district in that there are several other lots in the vicinity that have zero lot line status; and, WHEREAS, special conditions or circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant in that the twinhome was constructed prior to the adoption of the zero lot line requirements and at the time met all of the applicable requirements; and, WHEREAS, granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Title to owners or other lands, structures or buildings in the same district in that many of the twinhomes in the area are also owner-occupied with zero lot lines; • and, PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Special Meeting June 18, 1997 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Stevenson at 7:10 p.m. 2. Roll Call Members present: Commissioners Brooks, Obert, Miller, and Stevenson. (Chair Peterson and Commissioner Brasaemle and Johnston had excused absences). Also Present: Community Development Director Sheldon, Planning Associate Ericson, Recording Secretary Benesch and Council Liaison Koopmeiners. • 3. Citizen Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda There were no citizens requests or comments from the floor. Index to Minutes Page Planning Case No. 488-97, Variance in Front Setback to Allow Business Identification Sign for Spot's Quick Lube, 2975 Highway 10 2 Bonnie Reiter, 2728 Woodcrest Drive, was in the audience. She has made application to the City for a conditional use permit to allow operation of a cat kennel on her property. Ms. Reiter had the understanding that her case would be discussed at this meeting. Staff informed Ms. Reiter that her case would be discussed at the July 16, 1997, Planning Commission meeting. • Mounds View Planning Commission June 18, 1997 • Regular Meeting Page 2 4. Planning Case No. 488-97 2975 Highway 10 Applicant: Spot's Quick Lube Variance in Front Setback to Allow Business Identification Sign for Spots Quick Lube The applicant, Ron Ostrander, was not present. Community Development Director Sheldon reviewed the request informing the Commission that the applicant is requesting a variance in the front setback to place their business identification sign within 5 feet of the front property line along Highway 10 where 15 feet is required by City Code. Director Sheldon indicated that the identification sign for the previous business was also closer than the 15 feet. The applicant is proposing to move it closer to Highway 10 because of visibility problems due to large trees being located on the properties to the north and south of Mr. Ostrander's property. Director Sheldon also informed the Commission that 41111 the support pad for the pedestal sign has already been poured because the applicant had noticed the problem caused by the trees and had moved the sign without realizing that a variance was needed. Director Sheldon informed the Commission that Staff feels the variance for this sign is justified. Commissioner Stevenson commented that he had looked at the situation in the field and agreed that there was a problem with seeing the sign because of the trees. Commissioner Miller had also viewed the situation and felt the trees would obstruct the view of the sign from the highway unless it was moved further forward. Commissioner Obert commented that Mr. Ostrander has done an good job developing the property. He indicated that he does not a have a problem with the location of the sign because he feels this is a special situation due to the large trees located on the property. However, he thinks the Commission needs to be careful regarding the granting of variances along Highway 10 since the City may receive future variance requests because of the Highway 10 redevelopment and he does not want to see business signs strewn along the highway. Motion/Second: Miller/Obert to approve Resolution No. 511-97, "Resolution Approving a Reduction in the Minimum Setback for a Pylon Sign from 15 Feet to 5 Feet for Spot's • Quick Lube, Inc. at 2975 Highway 10; Planning Case No. 488-97". Mounds View Planning Commission June 18, 1997 • Regular Meeting Page 3 Motion Carried: 4 ayes, 0 nays 5. Staff Report/Information Items a. Community Development Director Sheldon updated the Planning Commission on the proposed Ring Road project. She also discussed the proposed signalization and realignment of Edgewood Drive and Highway 10. 6. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners Reports Members present at the June 4, 1997, included Commissioners Brooks, Obert, Miller, Brasaemle, Stevenson and Johnston. (Chair Peterson had an excused absence). Also present were Community Development Director Sheldon, Planning Associate Ericson and Council Liaison Koopmeiners. 11110 7. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Acting Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James Ericson Planning Associate I MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION • RESOLUTION NO. 511-97 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A REDUCTION IN THE MINIMUM SETBACK FOR A PYLON SIGN FROM 15 FEET TO 5 FEET FOR SPOT'S QUIK LUBE, INC. AT 2975 HIGHWAY 10; PLANNING CASE NO. 488-97 WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request of Ron Ostrander representing Spot's Quik Lube, Inc., located at 2975 Highway 10; and, WHEREAS, this property is zoned B-3, Highway Business District and is legally described as: Lot 13 of Auditor's Subdivision No. 89, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents associated with this request: 410 1. Planning Application 2. Zoning Map 3. Site Plan 4. Hardship Statement WHEREAS, the applicant presented a hardship statement to the Planning Commission stating that the original location of the proposed pylon sign offers insufficient visibility to passing traffic; and, WHEREAS, the literal interpretation of the provisions of this Title would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district in that businesses typically have signage which is visible from adjacent streets, and the subject property is bordered on both sides by wooded areas that block the view from Highway 10 and adjustments in the setback for the sign is necessary to overcome these obstructions; and, WHEREAS, special conditions or circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant in that the wooded areas blocking the view of the business are not on the applicant's property and thus cannot be removed; and, WHEREAS, granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Title to owners of other lands, structures or buildings in the same district in that having business signage with reasonable visibility is a typical situation for Planning Commission Resolution 511-97 411 June 18, 1997 Page 2 businesses along Highway 10 and meets the the intent of the City's sign code; and, WHEREAS, the variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship in that the sight-lines from passing motorists are greatly improved at a five foot setback from the property line; and, WHEREAS, the variance would not be materially detrimental to the purpose of this Title or to other properties in the same zone in that the right-of-way for Highway 10 is wider than normal, creating a larger buffer area between the paved roadway and the propety line. The visual setback is 70 feet; and, WHEREAS, the proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or increase the danger of fire or.endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood in that the sign will be located approximately 70 feet from the Highway 10 pavement and should not cause any detrimental impacts to motorists or neighboring property • owners. 410NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission acting as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals approves the variance request of Ron Ostrander, representing Spot's Quik Lube, Inc. located at 2975 Highway 10 to allow a reduction in the setback requirement for the proposed pylon sign from 15 feet to 5 feet. Adopted this 18th day of June, 1997 Gary Stevens•) Acting Chairman ATTEST PIU/14- 14, Pamela Sheldon, Community Development Director (SEAL) N:\DATA\USERS\AMS\SHARE\DEVCASES\488-97\SPOTS-RE.WPD p