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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-1995 • MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 15, 1995 7:00 P.M. AGENDA SESSION 1. Review Minutes: November 01, 1995 (enclosed) 2. Discussion of 1996 Planning Commission Meeting Dates 3. Discussion Regarding Sign Ordinance revision ******************************************************** APPLICANTS: YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING IS REQUESTED. PLEASE NOTIFY CITY HALL AT 784-3055 O IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND. THANK YOU. *************************************************** • • 11442447.1641144 PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting November 1, 1995 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 : 00 p.m. on November 1, 1995 MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners 2. Roll Call Stevenson, Miller, Ruggles, Nelson, Colleen, and Chair Peterson. Commissioner Johnston had an excused absence. ALSO PRESENT: Planner Harrington, Councilmember Trude and Recording Secretary Benesch were also present. Councilmember Trude noted a change that 3 . Approval of was needed on the second page under Minutes: Report of Chair, second paragraph to October 4, 1995 read " . . . .announced that she had been contacted by residents who wished to discuss amending of the nuisance ordinance. The Chair noted a full agenda was planned for the next work session" . Motion/Second: Nelson/Colleen to approve the minutes of October 4, 1995, as amended. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried There were no resident requests or 4 . Resident comments from the floor. Requests and Comments The applicant, Robert Yentsch, was 5. Consideration present. of Resolution Nos. 427-95, Planner Harrington briefly reviewed this 428-95, and item noting that the applicant proposes 429-95 . to construct driveways at 5308/5312, Regarding 5324/5326 and 5364/5366 Raymond Avenue Variance Requests by Mounds View Planning Commission November 1, 1995 Regular Meeting Page 2 111 and is requesting less than the five Robert Yentsch, foot setback allowed by Code. 5308/5312 , 5324/5326 and Planner Harrington reminded the 5364/5366 Commission that this item was discussed Raymond Avenue, at their October 18th agenda meeting and Planning Case it was concluded that no other Nos. 424-95, reasonable alternative exists and the 425-95 and 426- Commission directed Staff to prepare 95. three resolutions for approval to include a couple of contingencies. The first being that the applicant is to provide a Certificate of Survey for the properties prior to construction of the driveway. It was noted that the applicant was in possession of two surveys and will be obtaining the third. Planner Harrington informed the applicant that building permits could not be issued until the surveys were provided. In addition, the resolution would include that in the event of necessary City work, costs for repair of that portion of the driveway surface located within the City-maintained easement shall be the responsibility of the property owner. Motion/Second: Nelson/Stevenson to approve Resolution No. 427-95 regarding the variance request of Robert Yentsch, 5308/5312 Raymond Avenue. It was noted by the applicant that, after review of the surveys, it was found that one of the driveways will need to be altered one foot and that one of buildings is skewed on the property, so the proposed driveway will be adjusted accordingly. Motion Carried 6 ayes 0 nays Motion/Second: Ruggles/Miller to approve Resolution No. 428-95 regarding the variance request of Robert Yentsch, 5324/5326 Raymond Avenue. Motion Carried 6 ayes 0 nays Mounds View Planning Commission November 1, 1995 Regular Meeting Page 3 Motion/Second: Miller/Peterson to approve Resolution No. 429-95 regarding the variance request of Robert Yentsch, 5364/5366 Raymond Avenue. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Planner Harrington informed the applicant that this was the final action for this case and the next step would be the permit process when the additional survey is obtained. The applicant, Larry Beach, was present. 6. Consideration of Resolution Planner Harrington reviewed this item No. 430-95 and reminding the Commission that Mr. Beach 431-95 has made similar proposals in the past. Regarding He noted that Mr. Beach is requesting to Rezoning and rezone Lots 10 and 11, Spring Lake Park Zero Lot Line Knolls, from R-1 to R-2 and that this Subdivision • item meets the criteria required in the Requests by Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan. Larry Beach, Planner Harrington reminded the Planning Case Commission that, per their direction at No. 428-95 the October 18th meeting, he had prepared Resolution Nos. 430-95 and 431- 95. He advised the Commission that this item will requir two actions, the first being the rezoning and then the zero lot line subdivision. Motion/Second: Nelson/Miller to approve Resolution No. 430-95 regarding the rezoning request by Larry Beach for the property located at 2801 and 2809 Bronson Drive from R-1 to R-2 . It was explained that the rezoning will require a public hearing and that the ordinance will require two readings with the publication taking 30 days. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Planner Harrington continued the discussion moving to the next request for a zero lot line subdivision. He explained that for side-by-side Mounds View Planning Commission November 1, 1995 Regular Meeting Page 4 411 dwellings, the code allows for zero lot lines subdivisions and assured the Commission that the proposed lots meet the minimum lot width of 50 feet. Planner Harrington concluded stating that, again, this item was very similar to previous cases approved for Mr. Beach. Motion/Second: Nelson/Colleen to approve Resolution No. 431-95 regarding the zero lot line subdivision request by Larry Beach for 2801 and 2809 Bronson Drive. Commissioner Stevenson suggested that the Commission should include wording in the resolution as to why the building is not centered on the lot. It was pointed out that the building would be constructed this way to save trees located on the property. Planner Harrington explained that the building410. can be located any where on the lot as long as it is within setback requirements. Additional discussion developed regarding the lot north of Mr. Beach's last townhome. Mr. Beach reported that he was informed that this lot would need Rice Creek Watershed District approval in order to develop it. Mr. Beach also Pxpressed conr-r print what would be built on the lot because he did not want his townhome property values to depreciate. He emphasized he wanted to make sure permits were obtained for any construction that may take place. Mr. Beach raised another concern regarding the lighting along Silver Lake Road in the area of his townhomes. Mr. Beach was advised to contact Dawn Postundensek at City Hall for information regarding a street light petition. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carrie( Mounds View Planning Commission November 1, 1995 Regular Meeting Page 5 Planner Harrington informed Mr. Beach that this item would be discussed at the November 13th Council meeting and that the public hearing for the rezoning would be held on November 27th. Following discussion of this item, Mr. Beach expressed to the Commission that he is looking for additional lots to build on. Mr. Beach was advised to contact Jennifer Bergman at City Hall to set up a meeting to talk about lots that are available in Mounds View. The applicant, North Star Land 7 . Consideration Services/U.S. West was not present. of Resolution No. 432-95 Planner Harrington summarized the Regarding request by North Star Land Services/U.S. Conditional Use West regarding the construction of a Permit Request public utility structure at 2280 Highway by North Star 10. He reminded the Commission that Land Services/ last spring approval was given by the U.S. West, 2280 Planning Commission to locate a similar Highway 10, building of this type to service Mounds Planning Case View Business Park North and that this No. 427-95 proposed building would service Mounds View Business Park South. Planner Harrington noted that this item was discussed at the October 18th meeting and that he has prepared Resolution No. 432-95 . He listed the conditions included in the resolution: the applicant shall provide the City with an easement agreement, signed by the property owner, for the parcel upon which the structure will be located and that landscaping around the structure shall be provided as directed by the City Forester. It was noted that it would be the owner's responsibility for the landscaping. Motion/Second: Nelson/Stevenson to approve Resolution No. 432-95 Regarding the conditional use permit request of North Star Land Services/U. S. West, 2280 Highway 10. Mounds View Planning Commission November 1, 1995 Regular Meeting Page 6 410 6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried The applicant, Brian Daniels, was not 8. Consideration present but he had contacted Mr. of Resolution Harrington and expressed that he was not No. 433-95 able to be present but wanted his item Regarding to move forward. Conditional Use Permit Request Planner Harrington explained that the by Brian applicant has constructed an addition to Daniels, 7280 his existing garage without a permit so Silver Lake he was not aware of the size limitation. Road, Planning Mr. Daniel's existing garage was 864 Case No. 430-95 square feet and he constructed an addition of 384 square feet for a total of 1, 248 square feet. Code requires that anything exceeding 864 square feet requires conditional use permit approval with the maximum allowed by Code at 1, 264 square feet. Planner Harrington also pointed out that if a structure exceeds 1, 000 square feet, no other • accessory buildings are allowed on the property. Planner Harrington continued by explaining that Mr. Daniels currently has a shed that would need to be removed and that, as discussed at the October 18th meeting, a cash escrow would be required to assure removal of the shed. Planner Harrington reviewed the conditions included in the resolution stating that the conditional use permit shall be recorded with Ramsey County, the building shall be designed and maintained to provide a uniform appearance with the dwelling unit, and the existing 10'x10' shed located adjacent to the proposed structure shall be removed from the property no later than July 1, 1996 and that a $1, 000 deposit shall be made by the applicant to ensure compliance with this condition. It was noted that the applicant, Mr. Daniels, was informed that a deposit will be required. Mounds View Planning Commission November 1, 1995 .- Motion/Second: egular Meeting Page 7 Ruggles/Miller to approve Resolution No. 433-95 regarding the conditional use permit request of Brian Daniels, 7280 Silver Lake Road. A couple of concerns were raised by the Planning Commission regarding compliance with Item B of the resolution, " . . .providing a uniform appearance with the dwelling unit", about the current condition of the garage being an "eyesore", what repercussions would Mr. Daniels face for constructing the addition without a permit, and will inspections still be required even though the structure has been built. Planner Harrington assured the Commission that the City would follow up on these items and pointed out that when construction occurs without a building permit, the fees are doubled and reassured them that any inspections required will still be conducted. It was also asked that if the applicant is in violation of the Home Occupation ordinance, will he be subject to an administrative offense and Mr. Harrington stated that he would be. One final question regarding this item was raised by the Planning Commission as to whe then or not this pi open ty--teas located within a wetland. Planner Harrington informed the Commission that this property was not located directly within the wetland, and therefore, no wetland permit is required. It was noted, however, that the property was within the 100' wetland buffer area. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried eHarrington informed the 9 . Staff Planner Report f Commission that at the next agenda session the Sign Ordinance will be discussed. He also mentioned that every business in the City was invited to a Mounds View Planning Commission November 1, 1995 Regular Meeting Page 3 111 meeting to discuss the sign ordinance and that 11 of the 155 business were represented at the meeting. Members present at the October 18, 1995, 10. Report of Chair agenda session included Commissioners Johnston, Nelson, Colleen, Stevenson, Ruggles and Chair Peterson. Commissioner Miller had an excused absence. Commissioner Miller informed the Commission that she will not be in attendance at the next agenda meeting. There being no further business before 11. Adjournment the Commission, Chair Peterson adjourned the meeting at 7 :50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Paul Harrington Community Development Coordinator 1 MEMORANDUM • TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: JOYCE PRUITT, PLANNING ASSOCIATE j r DATE: November 08, 1995 SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF 1996 PLANNING COUMISSION MEETING DATES Attached for your review is a calendar of tentative Planning Commission meeting dates for the year of 1996 and a resolution"Establishing Meeting and Timeline Submission Dates for 1996. " As you will note on the calendar, in July the meeting was changed to the 10th, since the first Wednesday is the day before the 4th of July. If any of the dates circle are unworkable, or if you would like to keep the first meeting in July scheduled for the third, please let me know. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 784-3055. • N /V CO (J7 <7, .O N Cl-, I CO - s V Cl' �O N CJI . C.J K.3 N Imo; Z' N N - '40yy O 4...J CT N I } V © C.J 0- I � I NO N CJI d - C/1 a. V O W -I r" © a. V -...1 O CJ Q. 'o N -4 ; 'C7 • -4 LI GM.0 1-ri 110--4 e..... -4 a-0 CS 0 C 04- 40 N CJI -+ rn C C.J CT `o N -I CO - a. -4 '-{ A V O C...3 C'' -'t a. V C C.J -t C?. ,O N LI" -77 NN4-44 CO N N V C!f Ja CP! V O Cd CT " r V O C...) Lel NO N Cn N CV C, t%g 0 02 -r .C... a. V O CT 40 N U H _ y ..K.43N CJt Ca VI C37 -� V O CJ CT -I rn Z n c 0 c Cv iI/ ,o 0 O Cr O Z ca s C IT! > rn H 4../1 CO 4-4 CD a. -1 N.) 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V O C.3 T -i > C 0... n c > N 0III N 00N 0 0;:-...0 * '3 Q v, • CT• -O N C» -4 INV CJI d --t -t © s V• 0 Cd CT -'s 0 CJ CA N N 1 'O N " -71 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA ESTABLISHING MEETING AND TIMELINE SUBMISSION DATES FOR 1996 WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission will be holding two business meetings per month during 1996 with the exception of Special Meetings; the first being a regular meeting and the second an agenda session; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has requested to review regular business meeting agenda items at their agenda session, a minimum of two weeks prior to the regular business meeting; and WHEREAS, developers, citizens or other interested parties should be advised of deadlines for materials used by staff to prepare a report and used by the Planning Commissioners to decide on a particular development issue; and WHEREAS, a display of meeting dates and submission deadline dates be established to provide an orderly system for • use by the Planning Commission, staff and general public; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View establishes meeting and submission timetable dates setting deadlines for submission of materials for agenda sessions of the Planning Commission and also setting the dates of the regular business meetings and agenda sessions; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Exhibit 1 becomes an integral part of this resolution; BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that if the Planning Commis- sion is required to or desires to hold special meetings, they will do so in accordance with State law, Code requirements and the Bylaws. Adopted this 410 day of 0111111rnim, NM. ATTEST: Chair (SEAL) Community Development Director???? Planning Associate??? MEMORANDUM • TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: JOYCE PRUITT, PLANNING ASSOCIATE L.r" DATE: November 08, 1995 SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF SIGN CODE REVISIONS In December 1993 and January 1994, preliminary discussions began on the sign ordinance revision. Attached is a copy of the issues discussed during these meetings. Since this time, staff has obtained other municipal sign codes, as well as the National Municipal Law Officers (NIMLO)Model Sign Ordinance. On October 06, 1995, staff held a meeting with community businesses in order to solicit input for future sign code revisions. Notes from the meeting are attached for your review as well. In order to further the sign code revision process, staff is submitting these materials for your review and consideration. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 784-3055. • • . Sign Code Issues General/Misc. 1. Write a provision which deals with removal of abandoned and/or illegal signs. Must address removal and storage conditions. 2. Personal expression signs - "Lower Taxes Now!" etc. Size, number allowed, etc. 3. Do we want to place in the code provision for amortization? 4. Statement that all signs must be installed according to the provisions of the Uniform Building Code. 5. Statement of how to go about deviating from the code (variance, code appeal, etc.), particularly when request goes through Planning Commission and when it goes straight to the Council. Permanent Signs 1. Allowable signable area needs to be increased in some residential areas, especially R-4 apartment buildings and R-1 churches. 2. Scrolling readerboards are not addressed in area of the sign code. Specify in which districts they are allowed, size, and allowable illumination. 3. Flags are not addressed in the current code. May want to address height and location of flag poles and flags used as an integral part of the building (i.e., flags on top of Taco Bell). 4. Are signs places inside of glass a part of permanent or temporary signage (or neither?) 5. Address the allowability of off-site directional signage ("Messiah Lutheran Church two blocks ahead"). 6. Address the allowability of billboards. 7. Strike the language that allows wall signs to be exempt from permit fees. 111) 8. Add language defining the required setbacks for signs. Page Two of Three /Sign Code Issues Temporary Signs • 1. Decide if pennants and fringe are to be considered temporary signs. If they are, how much fringe/pennant should be allowed per property? How should we enforce this? 2. Are large inflatable objects considered temporary signs? If so, what will be the size, height, setback requirements? 3. Add language allowing signage by construction companies while a project is in progress. 4. Add language regulating placement and time limits of garage sale signs. (This also should be addressed under zoning - at what point does a garage sale become a home business?) 5. Do we allow "advertising" signage in the front or side yard, i.e., a sofa in the front yard with "For Sale" written on it (the actual sale activity should be addressed in zoning code). Also "Free Puppies." 6. Setback requirements for temporary signs allowed - the right-of-way? 7. Temporary signs for charitable and civic events - are they subject to temporary sign ordinances? What is "charitable" or"civic" event? 8. Write in language specifically allowing "For Lease" and "For Sale" banners in excess of 10 square feet at apartment and business properties. Specifically state that banners of this type are not subject to the 3 temp signs per year rule. 9. Set regulations pertaining to the use of search lights (or should this be covered in the zoning code?) 10. Is the city responsible for temporary signs erected in utility poles (garage sales, etc.) 11. Must clarify temporary sign portion - three permits per property or three permits per business? Mounds View Square, for example, has a number of businesses on one piece of property are they allowed only three signs per year? 12. Change code to read "three permits per calendar year," rather than just Page Three of Three /Sign Code Issues • three per year (requires less paperwork). 13. Should the City require a deposit on temporary signs to ensure prompt removal? 14. Clarification: are temporary signs allowed in residential districts? Should residents be held to the 3 permit restriction and/or have to pay the fee? What type of temporary signs would require a permit? 15. Clarify policies on illumination -when and where it's allowed, intensity allowed, whether and where flashing is allowed. 16. What types of signage is allowed with outdoor merchandising, when outdoor merchandising is specifically allowed by Conditional Use (Super America and Amoco, for example)? 17. Real Estate/Open House /House for Sale signs (off-site directional) - placement, allowed placement time. 18. Signage for transient merchants/peddlers (will also have to change • Chapter 110). Election Signs (per conversation with Michele) 1. State that candidate must have permission of property owners before erecting sign. 2. One sign per property frontage per candidate! 3. Clarify setbacks and right-of-way allowability. 4. Specifically state the City's position with respect to signs placed in County and State lands (City's ability to pull if causing a hazard - check state statutes) 5. Policy regarding pulling and impounding of illegally placed signs. • NOTES ON THE SIGN CODE REVISION DISCUSSION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 06, 1995 Present: Ron Schmidt, AMOCO Marre Jo Sager, US Services Geological Survey Steven Schack, Rent-All MN Cindy Carlson, Western Bank Sandy Huebener, Budget Concepts Steve Briggs, Crouse Cartridge Company Mrs. &Mrs. Morin, Concepts in Upholestry Hany Atchan, EDU-K TOYS Stan Murzyn Jr., Murzyn Liquor Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator Joyce Pruitt, Planning Associate 1111 On October 06, 1995, the City of Mounds View invited community businesses to attend a luncheon meeting in order to provide direction for future sign code revisions. Revising the sign ordinance is an attempt to reevaluate regulations in an effort to assist the business community, as well as maintain community aesthetics. The City of Mounds View would like to thank each of you who were able to attend the October 6, 1995 meeting. In addition, the suggested desired changes for future sign code revision provides the City with the issues facing the business community. From the meeting, areas discussed included the following: • Outline the overall reasons for a sign ordinance. Create consistency within the ordinance. • Allow for a different set of standards/restrictions for stand alone business verses the strip centers. • Exempt employment signs for businesses from temporary sign permit requirements. Size limitations could apply. • Consider exceptions for Highway 10 businesses. • Review the requirements for the use of flags. • • Consider whether window painting advertisements should be regulated through the sign code. SIGNAGE MEETING NOTES • PAGE TWO OF TWO • Consider dropping the number of temporary sign permits. Instead, regulate duration and standard of signs in place, . • Control maintenance standards for temporary sign permits with language such as no rips, tears, bleached out signs, holes, etc. for any temporary or permanent signs. • Regulate quality and maintenance of real estate and billboard signs. • With new standards and revised ordinance in place, only allow two days for compliance; then issue tickets to offenders. • Open up signage for residentially-based businesses. • Encourage creativity and quality in temporary signs. • Define portable signage verses temporary signage. • Allow towable signs with flashing arrow signs, as long as arrows would not be illuminated. The Planning Commission will be taking into consideration your comments during the November 15, 1995 Agenda meeting. Again, thank you for your attendance and your suggestions. If you have further concerns or suggestions, please do not hesitate • to contact the City of Mounds View at 784-3055. • ,-