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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-1998 PC • PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 6, 1998 Mounds View City Hall 2410 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at by Chairperson Peterson at 7:00 p.m., May 6, 1998. 2. Roll Call Members present: Chairperson Peterson, Commissioners Brasaemle, Brooks, Miller, Obert, and Stevenson. Members absent: Commissioner Johnston (Resigned from the Planning Commission). Also present: Community Development Director Jopke, Planning Associate Ericson, • Council Liaison Koopmeiners, and Recorder Dave Hix. 3. Citizens' Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda. There were no citizen requests or comments on items not on the agenda. Index to Minutes Page Planning Case No. 523-98, 2200 Highway 10, Consideration of Resolution 2 • Alley Expansion, Mermaid, Inc., (Dan Hall) Planning Case No. SP062-98, Consideration of Resolution No. 546-98 4 Regarding a Zoning Code Amendment to Allow Community Centers Within a B-3 district (Ordinance no. 617) 4. Approval of Minutes Chairperson Peterson asked for discussion on the March 18, 1998 meeting minutes and • the April 1, 1998 meeting minutes. • Mounds View Planning Commission May 6, 1998 Regular Meeting Page 2 No discussion was held. Motion/Second: Stevenson/Brasaemle to approve the March 18, 1998 (Special) meeting minutes and the April 1, 1998 (Regular) meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes - 6 Nays - 0 The motion carried. Chairperson Peterson directed the Commission's attention to Commissioner Johnston's letter of resignation from the Mounds View Planning Commission. 5. Planning Case No. 523-98 2200 Highway 10 Applicant: Mermaid Inc., (Dan Hall) Consideration of Resolution No. 546-98 Approving a Development Request for a Bowling alley Expansion. • The applicant, Mermaid Inc., (Dan Hall), was present. Associate Ericson made his presentation as follows: The owner of the Mermaid Bowling Alley is requesting permission to add eight new bowling lanes to the north side of the existing facility at 2200 Highway 10. The site is currently, and inappropriately, zoned B-3. The addition would consist of 7,825 square feet which would necessitate the construction of 40 additional parking spaces. There is no additional runoff expected from the development, although the Rice Creek Watershed District will need to review the development proposal and issue a watershed permit before construction can begin. There are 505 parking spaces proposed by the developer. The required number, including the new addition, would be 482, thus parking requirements will be met. One problem that was discussed was the parking stalls, as shown on the proposal drawings, were dimensioned at 9'x18' instead of the required 9'x20'. The shorter 9'x18' parking stalls have • been allowed only for perimeter parking where an overhang of the car into greenspace may occur. These allowances, however, have been allowed as part of a PUD. • Mounds View Planning Commission May 6, 1998 Regular Meeting Page 3 There was a problem in that the parking areas were shown to be at the property line instead of set back by the required ten feet. The existing parking lot setback along the western property line is five feet. There is a potential problem in that vehicles parking near the property line would extend too far over the property line encroaching into the neighboring property. Staff recommended redrawing the site plan to show 45 degree angled parking around the proposed addition, which would allow for the continuation of the five-foot parking lot setback from the property lines and the addition of a five-foot sidewalk around the perimeter of the building and show concrete curb and gutter along the north parking lot. Staff recommended the Planning Commission approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 545-98, a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of the development review as requested by Mermaid Inc., with stipulations. Commissioner Miller questioned the fact that the City had allowed the bowling alley to operate in the B-3 zone. Director Jopke told the Commission the City, at an earlier period of time, allowed, • without discussion and consideration of changing the code, the bowling alley to operate. He added it would not be appropriate at this time to deny the expansion because it has existed there with no problems. Staff is recommending the Code be amended to allow a bowling alley in that particular zone. Commissioner Stevenson stated his main concern is the parking issue. The fact that all of the new parking would be at the perimeter of the lot, would make it necessary for the bowling alley patrons to walk further to get to the bowling facility. Chairperson Peterson stated the five-foot parking setback from the property lines should be maintaineJd. Commissioner Miller questioned snow storage. Dan Hall, for Mermaid Inc., told the Commission he does the snow plowing for the facility and there is room available on the existing site for snow storage. Commissioner Miller stated because of the allowed use of amusement centers in a B-3 zone it made sense to reconsider allowing a bowling alley as one of the permitted uses in a B-3 zone. ® Commissioner Miller questioned the outdoor lighting requirements for the building. • Mounds View Planning Commission May 6, 1998 Regular Meeting Page 4 Mr. Hall told the Commission his facility has adequate lighting and that all City requirements for lighting would be adhered to. Motion/Second: Stevenson/Miller to approve Resolution 547-98 recommending the City Council approve Ordinance No. 618, which allows bowling alleys as a permitted use in a B-3 zone. Ayes - 6 Nays - 0 The motion carries. Motion/Second: Obert/Brasaemle to approve Resolution 545-98 recommending approval by the City Council for a development review for the expansion of the Mermaid Entertainment Center, 2200 Highway 10; Planning Case No. 5232-98, with stipulations. Ayes - 6 Nays - 0 The motion carried. • 6. Planning Case No. SP062-98 Applicant: The City of Mounds View Consideration of Resolution No. 546-98 Regarding A Zoning Code Amendment to Allow Community Centers Within B-3 District(Ordinance No. 617) The applicant, The City of Mounds View, was present. Director Jopke made his report as follows: The Community Center is currently zoned B-3 Highway Business. At present the City's zoning code does not permit a community center as either a permitted use or a conditional use. The City Attorney had drafted two alternative code amendments for the Commission to consider regarding the issue. Alternative one is to make a community center a permitted use. Alternative two is to make community centers a conditional use and to set standard for the issuance of conditional use permits. The Attorney's draft ordinances also include other similar uses such as public or semi-public recreational buildings, schools, and churches. • • Mounds View Planning Commission May 6, 1998 Regular Meeting Page 5 A code amendment, it was stated, is necessary prior to the issuance of any occupancy permits for the new Mounds View Community Center which is under renovation/construction on the site of the former Bel Rae Ballroom. Staff recommended that the Planning Commission pass Resolution No. 546-98, a Resolution recommending that City Council approve Ordinance No. 617; an ordinance relating to zoning, the B-3 Highway Business District and the permitted uses thereof, and amending Title 1114, Section 1114.02 in the Mounds View City Code; Planning Case No. SP062-98. Commissioner Brasaemle stated he viewed the community center use as less intensive than the uses already allowed under the B-3 zoning. Because of this, he said he would prefer to deal with the rezoning on a permitted-use basis. Commissioner Stevenson agreed with Brasaemle's viewpoint on the issue. Chairperson Peterson stated there would be less control of the development with the permitted use. • Commissioners Miller and Brooks stated in favor of the permitted-use approach. Motion/Second: Brasaemle/Miller to approve Resolution 546-98, a Resolution recommending that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 617; an ordinance relating to zoning, B-3 Highway Business District and the Permitted Uses Thereof, and amending Title 1114, Section 1114.02 in the Mounds View Code; Planning Case No. SP062-98. Ayes - 6 Nays - 0 The motion carried. 7. Staff Reports/Informational Items A. Comprehensive Plan Discussion Director Jopke directed the Commission's attention to the attached summary of the Community Forum meetings recently held in regard to the Comprehensive Plan Update process. He asked each Commissioner to review the report, gather any comments/additions/corrections/recommendations and bring that information forth at the next meeting of the Planning Commission. • • Mounds View Planning Commission May 6, 1998 Regular Meeting Page 6 Commissioner Stevenson asked Jopke to report to the Commission on the City Council's reaction to the Community Forum Summary Report. Director Jopke told the Commission that the City Council had expressed some concerns about the inclusion of all of the community in the process. They have suggested a community survey of some sort to be done in conjunction with the information gathered in the Community Forums. Commissioner Brasaemle stated he agreed with the City Council. He added the opinions expressed by the citizens at the Community Forums were a "very vocal minority". Commissioner Stevenson stated he questioned doing a Focus 2000 type of survey. He said it would be just as effective to go forward with the information that has been gathered. Chairperson Peterson stated he didn't know what the City could do to get total involvement from the citizens. It was his opinion that the City should move forward with the information that has been gathered. The City is obligated to finish the Comprehensive Plan Update process by the end of the year and that time is approaching quickly. • Commissioner Miller stated that many of the issues the citizens had mentioned in the Community Forums have already been addressed. She stated that one more survey, one more phone call, or one more meeting would not get the City any more accurate information than it already has. Commissioner Stevenson suggested using Director Jopke's experience with these issues, along with any outside expertise if deemed necessary, to move forward and get the job accomplished. .. .. • . . -• • - •- 'ea!, • a, a" • u • -l- l - 1 S I process completed was drawing near. B. Resignation of Commissioner Johnston C. Walgreen's Project Associate Ericson told the Commission that the City Council had voted to deny the Walgreen's project. According to TOLD Development, Inc., Walgreens is still interested in developing within the City of Mounds View. So plans could again be before the Commission in the near future. D. The Theater Project. • Mounds View Planning Commission May 6, 1998 Regular Meeting Page 7 Director Jopke told the Commission that the City Council had passed a resolution approving the development stage plan, wetland buffer permit and another resolution relating to certain improvements on Edgewood and the signalized intersection relating to the theater project. Negotiations continue with MnDOT staff regarding the right-in/right- out to the site. Three of the City Council members have indicated their support for access to either or H2 and/or Long Lake Road or both. The developer is looking at plans to achieve this alternate access. The City Attorney has indicate the City Council can approve the revised plan without it returning before the Planning Commission. 8. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners' Reports No Chairperson or Planning Commissioners'Reports were considered. 9. Adjournment to the Agenda Meeting There being no further business before the Regular meeting of the Planning Commission, Chairperson Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. 1111 (The Regular Meeting immediately adjourned to the Agenda Session) Respectfully submitted, Ct.,* aT162----- Rick Jopke Community Development Director • • Planning Comm. Mtg May 6, 1998 Please Sign In ! Name Address Phone # Item of Interest: bikkA LL I--ALL 220 1+(fi{ iW W `1 Ft -2 35 G `f L - L. • • MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 545-98 • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE MERMAID ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, 2200 HIGHWAY 10; PLANNING CASE NO. 523-98 WHEREAS, the Mermaid has requested City approval to expand its operation at 2200 Highway 10 by adding eight additional bowling lanes; and WHEREAS, Chapter 1006 of the Mounds View Municipal Code requires that a development review be conducted for all commercial and industrial development within the City; and, WHEREAS,the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding this proposal: 1. Planning Application, dated 4/17/98 2. Zoning and Location Map 3. Site Plans, date-stamped 4/17/98 • WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that the dimensional requirements as set forth in Chapter 1104 of the Municipal Code, with revisions to the site plan dated 4/17/98, can be met. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends approval to the City Council of a development review for the Mermaid Entertainment Center, to allow for the addition of eight bowling lanes, subject to the following stipulations: 1. Prior to City Council approval of this development review, the site plans shall be redrawn to show(1) concrete curb and gutter on the parking area along the north property boundary, (2) the inclusion of two van-accessible handicap stalls, (3) a sidewalk along the western edge of the addition to connect with the existing and proposed sidewalks, and(4) 45 degree angled parking in the area of the expansion, as shown on or similar to Exhibit 1. If the resulting parking counts fall below 482 spaces, a variance will need to be obtained from the Planning Commission. 2. Before permits are issued for this expansion, the applicant shall: a. Obtain a Rice Creek Watershed District permit. • b. Enter into a development agreement with the City. Planning Commission Resolution 545-98 Mermaid Development Review • May 6, 1998 Page 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 6th day of May, 1998 Je Pete son, Chairperson ATTEST: Rick Jopke, mmunity Development Director SEAL N:\DATA\GROUPS\COMDEV\DE VCASES\523-98\545-98PC.RES 1111 RESOLUTION NO. 546-98 • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 617; AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING,THE B-3 HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT AND THE PERMITTED USES THEREOF,AND AMENDING TITLE 1114, SECTION 1114.02 IN THE MOUNDS VIEW CODE; PLANNING CASE NO. SP062-98. WHEREAS, the Mounds View Zoning Code allows Public or semi-public recreational buildings and neighborhood or community centers,public and private educational institutions limited to elementary,junior high and senior high schools and religious institutions, such as churches, chapels, temples and synagogues in the residential zoning districts with the approval of a conditional use permit; and WHEREAS, the above mentioned uses may result in potential impacts similar to uses permitted or uses allowed by conditional use in the B-3 Highway Business District; and WHEREAS, B-3 zoning districts are located within close proximity to residential zoning • districts; and WHEREAS,the above mentioned uses will provide necessary services to citizens residing or working in adjacent neighborhoods and the surrounding community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends City Council approval of Ordinance No. 617, an ordinance relating to zoning,the B-3 Highway Business District and permitted uses thereof, and amending Title 1114, Section 1114.02 in the Mounds View City Code. 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 6th day of May, 1998. SPy;t--, Jerry eterson, Chairperson Attest: 04-• Rick Jopke, C unity Development Director N:\DATA\GROUPS\COMDEV\PLANCOMM\PCRESOS\COMCNTR.RES RESOLUTION NO. 547-98 • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 618; AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING, THE B-3 HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT AND THE PERMITTED USES THEREOF,AND AMENDING TITLE 1114, SECTION 1114.02 IN THE MOUNDS VIEW CODE; PLANNING CASE NO. 523-98. WHEREAS,the Mounds View Zoning Code allows bowling alleys as a permitted use only in the B-4, Regional Business zoning district; and WHEREAS, a bowling alley was previously allowed in a B-3 zoning district; and WHEREAS, a bowling alley use is similar to and compatible with uses permitted in the B-3 Highway Business District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends City Council approval of Ordinance No. 618, an ordinance relating to zoning,the B-3 Highway Business District and permitted uses thereof, and amending Title 1114, Section 1114.02 in the Mounds View City Code. 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 6th day of May, 1998. i Pvt., J • 'I erson, Chairperson Attest: Rick Jopke, Community Development Director N:\DATA\GROUPS\COMDEV\PLANCOMM\ORD618.RES • 11111