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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-20-1998 PC 3 • PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Special Meeting May 20, 1998 Mounds View City Hall 2410 Highway 10, Mound View, MN 55112 1. Call To Order The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Peterson at 7:00 p.m., May 20, 1998. 2. Roll Call Members present: Chairperson Peterson, Commissioners Brasaemle, Miller, Obert (arrived at 7:10), and Stevenson. Absent: Commissioners Brooks (excused); Council Liaison Koopmeiners. Also present: Community Development Director Jopke, Planning Associate Ericson, 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. 524-98, 2824 Woodale Drive, Consideration of Resolution 2 No. 547.98 Approving a Variance for a Reduced Front Yard Setback Ron and Jan Overton. Planning Case No. 526-98, 8400 Coral Sea Street, Consideration of Resolution 4 No. 548-98 Approving a Variance for Reduced Parking Ratios, Bridges Leasing Company II, LLC Planning Case No. 528-98, 2359 Pinewood Circle, Consideration of Resolution 5 No. 550-98 Approving a Conditional Use Permit For a Residential Dog Kennel, Marcia& Scott Dumonceaux i • Mounds View Planning Commission May 20, 1998 Special Meeting Page 2 4. Approval of Minutes: April 15, 1998 Motion/Second: Brasaemle/Stevenson to approve the April 15, 1998 Planning Commission (Special) meeting minutes as amended. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 The motion carried. 5. Planning Case No 524-98 2824 Woodale Drive Applicant: Ron and Jan Overton Consideration of Resolution No. 547-98 Approving a Variance for a Reduced Front Yard Setback. The applicant, Jan Overton was present. • Associate Ericson gave his report as follows: The applicants were requesting a 16.6 foot variance to the 54 foot front yard setback that currently exist on their home located at 2824 Woodale Drive. The 54 foot setback was established by Section 1104.01, Subd. 3., "requires a 30 foot front yard setback. Where principle buildings in existence on one side of a block are set back more than 30 feet, the minimum setback shall be the minimum setback in existence for any one lot." The property is 126 feet wide and 290 feet deep and covers 0.84 acres. The footprint of .- - .' - ' . . . .. u. - III . - -- Th- •vertons are .lannin• on reconfiguring the home's existing floor plan, including moving the existing stairway leading to the basement. In order to do this, an entryway/foyer will need to be added to the front of the home, within which the access to the lower level would be relocated. Two letters had been received from the neighbors. One letter from David Rudnick in favor of the addition and the second letter from JoAnn Valley questioning the definition of a foyer. Staff is recommending approval of Planning Commission Resolution No. 547-98 approving a variance for Ron and Jan Overton at 2824 Woodale Drive to allow for a reduced front setback of 37.4 feet, subject to stipulations. Mounds View Planning Commission May 20, 1998 Special Meeting Page 3 Chairperson Peterson returned the floor to the Commission for questions of staff. Commissioner Brasaemle asked for the current side yard setbacks. Associate Ericson stated they were approximately 30 feet, although he had not measured them during his field visit of the site. Mr. Allen, the project architect, gave his presentation as follows: The house currently has stucco and vinyl siding. The new addition will be attached to the house and blended into the existing finishes. All of the roofs will be new. All of the windows will be new. There will be a new two-car-detached garage, also with finishes to match the existing. An attached garage was not considered because it would have meant capping an existing well that is used for irrigation purposes. Chairperson Peterson returned the floor to the Commission for discussion. Commissioner Brasaemle asked what the setback was for the houses on the other side of Woodale. Associate Ericson told the Commission the setback was 30 feet. All the Commissioners spoke in favor of the project. Commissioner Brasaemle suggested removing from the fifth Whereas starting after the word "Code", remove "was amended in 1996 by Ordinance 590 to", and change the word "protect" to "protects". This change would clarify the meaning and intent of the Resolution. The Commissioners agreed with the changes. otion/Second• $rasaemleA►A` - • . .. . - ; - . .s i • -6: . . ..- 1.-. . . . • '.: reduction in the front setback requirement from 54 feet to 37.4 feet for construction of a foyer entryway at 2824 Woodale Drive, Planning Case No. 524-98, with stipulations as stated in the resolution. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 The motion carried. • • Mounds View Planning Commission May 20, 1998 Special Meeting Page 4 6. Planning Case No. 526-98 8400 Coral Sea Street Applicant: Bridges Leasing Company II, LLC Consideration of Resolution No. 548-98 Approving a Variance for Reduced Parking Ratios The applicant, Bridges Leasing Company II, LLC, was present. Associate Ericson gave his report as follows: Bridges Technology Park Phase II recently had an approval of a development review adding to the existing building at 8400 Coral Sea Street. As part of this review the parking was looked at. It was determined that the parking the applicant had shown on their site plans was not sufficient to meet the code requirement. However, there was enough space if proof of parking was used, which necessitated a variance request so the applicant could construct the parking lot as indicated on the site plan and in Resolution 5219, which was approved the City Council on April 27, 1998. • Two hundred stalls are required by the Code requirement. The applicant is proposing to construct 171 with the remaining 29 plus parking stalls and proof of parking. There is room for more stalls but the stalls that could be added are located along side of the wetland into the rear of the property. The Council and Planning Commission thought that the land would be better used as green space and additional buffer to the wetland and from the building. Staff is proposing to maintain the office space parking ratio, three spaces plus one space for every 175 square feet of floor area, but raise the requirements for the warehouse and manufacturing to eight spaces plus one space for every 750 square feet of floor space. This action would leave the requirements for parking at this facility at 168 spaces. Staff is recommending approval of Resolution 548-98, which approves a parking ratio variance for Bridges Leasing Company, located at 8400 Coral Sea Street, subject to stipulations, as stated in the Planning Report dated May 20, 1998. Chairperson Peterson returned the floor to the Commission for questions. Commissioner Brasaemle asked the applicant if there had been any changes since the site plan had been approved on April 27, 1998. • Grady Kinghorn, representing Bridges Leasing Company II, LLC, told the Commission the only change had been the addition of more handicap parking stalls as had been • Mounds View Planning Commission May 20, 1998 Special Meeting Page 5 requested by the Planning Commission. He said the stipulation, as stated in the Planning Report, would not be a problem for the developer. Motion/Second: Peterson/Brasaemle to approve Planning Commission Resolution 548-98, a Resolution approving a variance in parking rations for Bridges Leasing Company, LLC, Located at 8400 Coral Sea Street; Mounds View Planning Case No. 526-98, with stipulations as stated in the Planning Report dated May 20, 1998. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 The motion carried. 7. Planning Case No. 528-98 2359 Pinewood Circle Applicant: Monica& Scott Dumonceaux Consideration of resolution No. 550-98 Approving a Conditional Use Permit For a Residential Dog Kennel. The applicant, Marcia& Scott Dumonceaux were present. Associate Ericson gave his report as follows: The applicants own four dogs. According to City Code, home owners having three or four dogs must have a kennel license and a conditional use permit. One of the requirements for getting the kennel license is that the applicant take a petition to all neighbors within 500 feet of their property. A majority of the surrounding property owners must sign off on the petition in order for the license and conditional use permit to be considered by the City. The applicants have submitted the petition and it has been checked against City records to insure its validity. There seems to have been only one neighbor in opposition to the license and conditional use permit. Chairperson Peterson asked staff if a check had been made with the police department for complaints that had been made against the applicants' dogs. Associate Ericson stated he had not checked but the action is one of the steps that staff • will need to complete as a part of the licensing procedure. • Mounds View Planning Commission May 20, 1998 Special Meeting Page 6 Staff is recommending approval of Planning Commission Resolution No. 550-98, a Resolution recommending the City Council approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a Dog Kennel for Scott and Marcia Dumonceaux, 2359 Pinewood circle;Mounds View Planning Case No. 528-98. Chairperson Peterson returned the floor to the Commission for questions. Marcia Dumonceaux told the Commission that the dogs are house dogs. At night the dogs are in the house. During the day when there is nobody home one dog is in a kennel in the yard, and the rest of the dogs stay in the house until somebody comes home. The property has a fenced in back yard. There has been one police report made because of the dogs' barking. The one neighbor in opposition has not been willing to reach a compromise on what to do to make the situation livable for everybody. Motion/Second: Stevenson/Miller to approve Planning Commission resolution 550-98, a Resolution recommending the City Council approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a dog kennel for Scott and Monica Dumonceaux, 2359 Pinewood Circle; Mounds View Planning . Case No. 528-98. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 The motion carried. 8. Staff Reports/Information Items A. Update on Comprehensive Plan Director Jopke gave all of the Commissioners new Comprehensive Plan Update Work Books and told the Commission that the Comprehensive Plan Update process would be resumed at the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. B. Anthony Properties Update Director Jopke told the Commission that Anthony Properties, the City of Mounds View, and MnDOT had reached a compromise on the signalized intersection and access for the new theater project. Edgewood will be realigned and intersect with Highway 10 with a signal. Edgewood will continue across Highway 10 (access into the theater/business • area), into and through the parking lot of the theater and ending at County Road 1-12. This scenario had made it necessary for the Anthony Properties plan to be revised. The Theater • Mounds View Planning Commission May 20, 1998 Special Meeting Page 7 seating has been reduce to accommodate the reduction of approximately 90 parking stalls. A petition was filed for a referendum in regards to the access road. Signatures on the petition are currently be reviewed to ensure their validity. Associate Ericson told the Commission the City Attorney has given an opinion that states the issue does not meet the criteria for a valid petition in that Minnesota case law would hold that these types of actions, that is non-legislative actions, are not subject to initiative referendum; in addition to some problem with the construction of the petition itself. 9. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners' Reports There were no reports from the Chairperson or the Commissioners. 10. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission Special Meeting, Chairperson Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. • Respectfully submitted, Rick Jopke Community Development Director 111 • Planning Comm. Mtg May 20, 1998 Please Sign In ! Name Address `` Phone # Item of Interest: 9339 Pi.(ctdotti-Cl rQ-le 1 _44l�(�� lcrrc, �UMov\eec,v� '60 ``Ni �/ c/\e( UcenSc CpAtiaikiANVYV 1Oorh? 7 et,f<fiQ 0 Van6416z, • 411 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION 11111 RESOLUTION NO. 547-98 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A REDUCTION IN THE FRONT SETBACK REQUIREMENT FROM 54 FEET TO 37.4 FEET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A FOYER/ENTRYWAY AT 2824 WOODALE DRIVE; PLANNING CASE NO. 524-98 WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the request of Ron and Jan Overton to allow a 37.4-foot front setback where 54 feet is required, for the construction of a finished entryway/foyer at 2824 Woodale Drive; and, WHEREAS, this property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential District and is legally described as: Lot 93, Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota 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 5. Letter from JoAnn Valley 6. Letter from David Rudnik 7. Encroachment Map WHEREAS, the applicable front setback for this property is 54 feet, which is based upon the house that is closest to the street on this particular block of four homes; and, WHEREAS, Section 1104.01, Subdivision 3 of the City Code protects the uniformity and continuity of homes set back further than the required minimum 30-foot front yard setback; and, WHEREAS, the literal interpretation of the provisions of this Title would deprive the applicant of rights enjoyed by other owners of homes in the same district that are set back further than the required 30 feet, so long as there is a property within that same block that sits closer to the street; 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 house additions are typical improvements for single family residences; and, Planning Commission Resolution 547-98 Overton Variance May 20, 1998 Page 2 WHEREAS, the variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship in that architectural considerations and practical difficulties preclude other arrangements for the addition; and, WHEREAS, the variance would not be materially detrimental to the purpose of this Title or to other property in the same zone in that the proposed front entryway/foyer would be an asset to the subject property and positively enhance the neighborhood as a whole; 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 height of the addition would be limited to the height of the home and would not be responsible for generating additional traffic or be a fire or safety hazard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission acting as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals approves the variance request of Ron and Jan Overton for a 16.6-foot reduction in the front yard setback to build a finished entryway/foyer, subject to the following stipulation: 1. Before any building permits will be issued for this expansion, the applicant shall submit architectural renderings of the north, east and west building elevations to, and be approved by, the director of community development to ensure a high degree of aesthetic quality and neighborhood compatibility. Adopted this 20th day of May, 1998 ■. - r .•UI,• ATTEST I , Rick Jopke, Co unity Development Director SEAL N:\DATA\GROUPS\COMDEV\DEVCASES\524-98\547-98.RES • MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 548-98 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE IN PARKING RATIOS FOR BRIDGES LEASING COMPANY, LLC, LOCATED AT 8400 CORAL SEA STREET; MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NO. 526-98 WHEREAS, Larry Lindberg, representing Bridges Leasing Company, has applied for a variance of parking ratios associated with the expansion of an existing office/warehouse building at 8400 Coral Sea Street, property zoned I-1, Light Industrial District, legally described as follows: LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 1,NORTH STAR INDUSTRIAL PARK, 2ND ADDITION RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, Chapter 1121 of the Mounds View Zoning Code establishes the parking ratios by specific use; which, as they relate to this project, are as follows: • Warehouse: 8 spaces plus 1 space for every 500 square feet of warehouse floor area Office: 3 spaces plus 1 space for each 175 square feet of office floor area WHEREAS, according to the Zoning Code, the number of parking spaces that would be required using the square-footages provided by the applicant are as follows: Warehouse: (48,267 square feet) Required spaces= 105 (8 spaces plus 97) Office: (16,089 square feet) Required spaces = 95 (3 spaces plus 92) Total: (25,275 square feet) Required spaces=200 WHEREAS, Staff'has reviewed parking ratios used by other municipalities and parking guidelines as developed by the American Planning Association and recommended the following ratios: Warehouse: 1 space per 750 square feet warehouse floor area Office: 1 space per 175 square feet of office area(unchanged) WHEREAS, utilizing the adjusted parking ratios, the number of parking spaces required for this development would be 168 spaces; and, WHEREAS, according to the site plan dated 5/4/98, 171 parking stalls would be • provided; and, WHEREAS, there is sufficient room on the property to provide the remaining 29 spaces as required by the Zoning Code; and, Resolution No. 548-98 . Bridges Parking Variance May 20, 1998 • Page 2 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding this request for a variance in parking ratios: 1. Planning Application 2. Zoning Map 3. Revised Parking Plan, dated 5/4/98 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings of fact regarding the requirements for granting variances as set forth in Section 1125.02, Subd. 2 of the Mounds View Zoning Code: a. Exceptional or extraordinary circumstances apply to the property which do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone or vicinity and result from lot size or shape, topography or other circumstances over which the owners of the property since the effective date hereof have had no control. c. That the special conditions or circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. • This site is heavily wooded, a portion of which lies in wetland. While there is ample room to provide the full amount of parking required by the Zoning Code, the applicant would prefer to retain more of the tree cover and to not intrude into environmentally sensitive area adjacent to the wetland. Research has shown that the Mounds View parking requirements are much higher in comparison to neighboring communities and communities across the country. The applicant is not responsible for the City's parking requirements. It is advantageous to retain natural areas as opposed to paving them for parking lots, if the parking provided will be adequate for the use proposed. b. The literal interpretation of the provisions of this Title would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this title. d. That 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. The higher-than-normal parking requirements for office and warehouse square footage creates an undue burden on the applicant, and similar consideration would be given to other requests from developers who are proposing to build similar facilities. The development to the north, ZEP Manufacturing, was granted a similar parking variance in 1997. • Resolution No. 548-98 Bridges Parking Variance • May 20, 1998 Page 3 e. That the variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship. Economic conditions alone shall not be considered a hardship. The ratios proposed for the project are as follows: one space per 750 square feet of warehouse area(73 spaces) and one space per 175 square feet of office space (95 spaces). These ratios are consistent with surveys of other jurisdictions and information from the American Planning Association, and represent a suitable adjustment. The conditions on this resolution require that all 200 spaces be shown on the site plan. f. The variance would not be materially detrimental to the purposes of this title or to other property in the same zone. The granting of this variance will not conflict with the purpose of this Title in that parking will be provided using accepted parking ratios for office and warehouse uses. Sufficient room is available to build the additional parking required by the ratios in the City Code, if it becomes evident that parking is needed in the future or if a different use locates in this facility. The 5,994 square-foot reduction of impervious surface is an environmental and aesthetic benefit. • g. 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. The granting of this variance will be a benefit to neighboring properties by preserving an extensive growth of trees. These trees serve as an additional buffer between the proposed building and adjacent parcels. There are plans in the future to create nature trails and hiking paths in the open area behind the site. Retention of this wooded area will allow for a more opaque screen while retaining the natural character of the site. Traffic will not increase on the adjacent streets as a result of this variance. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission does hereby find that the criteria for granting a variance in this case have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission does hereby approve a variance in the parking ratios applicable to the proposed addition to the Bridges Technology Park with the following stipulation: 1. No permits shall be issued for the expansion of the Bridges Technology Park until the parking plan has been revised to add the following text: • "A variance in required parking ratios was approved for this property by Planning Commission Resolution No. 548-98, adopted on May 20, 1998. The parking ratios approved for this property are as follows: Resolution No. 548-98 Bridges Parking Variance May 20, 1998 Page 4 8 spaces plus 1 space per 750 square feet of warehouse/manufacturing space 3 spaces plus 1 space per 175 square feet of office space The property owner is obligated to build up to an additional 29 parking spaces, which would meet the parking ratios required by the Zoning Code, if deemed necessary by the City based on future parking patterns, use of the building, and evidence that parking needs cannot be satisfied on site. The property owner shall be notified in writing that additional parking must be built, and upon such notice, shall construct the additional parking within 3 months, with consideration for weather conditions. " Adopted this 20th day of May, 1998. Jerry Pet so Planning Commission Chairperson ATTEST Rick Jopke, CoY nit Development Director (SEAL) N:\DATA\GROUPS\COMDEV\DEVCASES1526-98\PARKING.RES • MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION • RESOLUTION NO. 550-98 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A DOG KENNEL FOR SCOTT AND MARCIA DUMONCEAUX, 2359 PINEWOOD CIRCLE; MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NO. 528-98 WHEREAS, Scott and Marcia Dumonceaux have applied for a conditional use permit for a residential dog kennel at their property located at 2359 Pinewood Circle, property zoned R-1, Single Family Residential, legally described as followed: LOT 14 BLOCK 1, EDGEWOOD SQUARE RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA WHEREAS, The Mounds View Zoning Code allows, with a conditional use permit, three to four dogs at a single-family residence; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding • this proposal: a. Planning Application b. Zoning Map c. 500 Foot Radius Map d. Petition WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the signatures on the submitted petition are valid and meet the licensing requirement for residential dog kennels; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding the criteria for approval of a conditional use permit, as required by Section 1125.01 Subd. 3.b.: (1) The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks,schools,streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. (7) The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. (8) Adequate utilities,access roads,drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. Owning dogs, as many as four,will not have an impact to public facilities,nor generate additional traffic or cause congestion. (2) The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land. dr , Resolution 550-98 Dumonceaux Kennel CUP • May 20, 1998 Page 2 (3) The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. The dogs will be separated from the adjoining properties by a fence,which will prevent the dogs from running loose through the neighborhood. (4) The use, in the opinion of the City Council,is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use. (5) The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. (6) The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Having dogs as pets is a common part of the suburban residential experience, an activity which does not conflict with the zoning code nor the comprehensive plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends approval of the conditional use permit to 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 20th day of May, 1998. Jerry to n, Chairperson ATTEST: -)C Rick Jopke, Co unity Development Director (SEAL) N:\DATA\GROUPS\COMDEV\DEVCASES\528-98\550-98PC.RES •