HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-1998 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 15, 1998
7:00 P.M.
SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING,PLEASE COME TO THE PODIUM,
AND GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES
4. Approval of Minutes:
a. June 3, 1998 (Regular)
b. June 17, 1998 (Special)
5. Staff Reports/Information Items
• a. Discussion Regarding Comprehensive Guide Plan- Land Use Element
b. Planning Commission Vacancy and Terms (Verbal Report)
c. Update on Overton Foyer Expansion at 2824 Woodale Drive
6. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners Reports
7. Adjournment to Agenda Meeting
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APPLICANTS: YOUR A FI J NDANCE AT THIS MEETING IS
REQUESTED. PLEASE NOTIFY CITY HALL AT 717-4000
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND. THANK YOU.
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(Immediately Following Special Meeting)
AGENDA MEETING
AGENDA
1. Review of Minutes:
a. July 1, 1998 (Regular)
2. Meeting Adjournment
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• PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMO
To: Mounds View Planning Commission,
From: Rick Jopke, Community Development Director
Subject: Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element
Date: July 10, 1998
At the July 1, 1998 meeting the Planning Commission began its discussion of the land use
element of the comprehensive plan. A good discussion of the housing plan portion of the land
use element occured. Staff will finalize the housing plan for inclusion in a draft land use element
for future commission action.
At the July 15, 1998 meeting discussion of the land use element will continue. It is suggested
that the commission have a detailed discussion of existing and future land use in Mounds View.
To assist with the discussion I have included in your packet copies of the current comprehensive
plan map, the current zoning map, and an existing land use map. I have also included a set of
• land use definitions which was developed by the I35W corridor coalition. The existing land use
map is based on these definitions. The future land use map should be based on these definitions,
to the extent possible.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the attached maps and definitions and
be prepared to discuss what land use changes are necessary in the future. If there are any
corrections which need to be made to the maps, please let us know so that we can make the
corrections.
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North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition •
Land Use Designations
(Draft Definitions as of 12/23/97)
Following are the draft Land Use designations, definitions, notes, and samples developed by the North
Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition's Land Use Subcommittee. Some rewording of definitions, notes, and
samples may occur before final land use designations are adopted.
Note:Land use designations, unless otherwise specified refer to the predominant identifiable land use on a pane!or portion thereof
A. Agricultural
Definition:
Land used for agricultural purposes, including fanning, dairying,pasturage, horticulture,floriculture,
viticulture, and animal and poultry husbandry and accessory uses;provided that such accessory uses
shall be incidental to the agricultural activities.'
Note:
'Agricultural properties with a residential density of less that one unit per twenty acres may be considered Residential if a
majority of the land is not used for agricultural production(Hobby Farms).
'Some traditional Agricultural uses may not be considered Agricultural if they conform more closely with definitions and
samples for commercial or industrial land uses
Samples:
Agricultural land uses would typically include any of the following that meet the previously defined
criteria:
• Cash Grain or General Farm •
• Timber or Forest Lands
• Other Agricultural Use
• Sod Farms
B. Residential
Definition:
Land containing a building or portion thereof used exclusively for residential purposes, including one-
family, two-family, and multiple family dwellings, but not including hotels, motels, and boarding and
lodging houses, nursing homes, or elderly care facilities; or open space within or related to a
residential development not in individually owned lots or dedicated for public use, but which is
designed and intended for the common use or enjoyment of the residents of the development:
Residential land use is c•
units on each parcel by the parcel area..
Note:Residential properties with a density of less than one unit per twenty acres may be designated as Agricultural if a
majority of the land is used for agricultural production(Hobby Farms).
Samples:
Residential land uses would typically include any of the following that meet the previously defined
criteria:
• Apartments, 1-9 Rental Units
• Apartments, 10-19 Rental Units
• Apartments, 20-49 Rental Units
• Apartments,50 or More Units
• Apartment Misc.Improvements •
• Trailer or Mobile Home Park
• Single Family Dwelling,Platted Lot
• Two Family Dwelling,Platted Lot
• Conversion
• • Three Family Dwelling,Platted Lot
• Double Dwelling
• 1/2 Double Dwelling
• Condominium
• Condominium Non-Tax Lot
• Mobile Home on Real Estate
• Townhome-Inner
• Townhome-Outer
• Townhome Non-Tax Outlot
• Other Residential
C. Commercial/Retail
i.)Neighborhood
Definition:
Land use primarily engaged in the provision of goods or services with a primary service radius of
I to 1.5 miles. Neighborhood Commercial/Retail Land Uses would typically be located in a
predominantly residential area and have a Gross Leasable Area (GLA) of approximately 25,000
square feet or lest
Samples:
Neighborhood Commercial/Retail land uses would typically include any of the following that
meet the previously defined criteria:
• • Small(Under 10,000 sq.ft.)Detached Retail
• Neighborhood Shopping Centers
• Restaurant, Cafeteria,and/or Bar •
• Dry Cleaning Plants and Laundries
• Automotive Service Station
• Barber/Beauty Shops
ii.)Community
Definition:
Land use principally engaged in the provision of goods or services with a primary service radius
of 3 to S miles. Community Commercial/Retail Land Uses would typically be located in a small
commercia • •' , • • .• •• • _ •• a ,.. 1,19.
square feet.
Samples:
Community Commercial/Retail land uses would typically include any of the following that meet
the previously defined criteria:
• Supermarkets
• Discount Stores&Jr.Dept.Stores
• Community Shopping Center
• Other Retail Structures
• Funeral Homes
• Full Service Banks
• Savings&Loans
• • Auto Car Sales and Services
• Bowling Alleys
• Restaurant,Cafeteria,and/or Bar
• Automotive Service Station
• Other Commercial Structures
iii.)Regional •
Definition:
Land use principally engaged in the provision of goods or services with a primary service radius
of 10 or more miles.Regional Commercial/Retail Land Uses would typically be located in or near
a large commercial/retail center with a Gross Leasable Area (GLA) of approximately 350,000
square feet or more.
Samples:
Regional Commercial/Retail land uses would typically include any of the following that meet the
previously defined criteria:
• Nurseries
• Full Line Department Stores
• Regional Shopping Center
• Parking Garage Structure&Lots
• Parking Ramps
• Theaters
• Drive-in Theaters
• Lodge Halls and Amusement Parks
• Marine Service Facilities
• Sport/Public Assembly Facility
iv.)Highway/Convenience
Definition:
Land use principally engaged in the provision of goods or services that primarily services .
customers attracted from a nearby major transportation arterial
Samples:
Highway/Convenience Commercial/Retail land uses would typically include any of the following
that meet the previously defined criteria:
• Motels and Tourist Cabins
• Hotels
• Drive-in Rest/Food Service Facility
• Gas Station
• Automotive Service Station
• Car Washes
D. Office
Definition:
Land use predominantly involved in administrative,professional: or clerical services
Samples:
Office land uses would typically include any of the following that meet the previously defined criteria:
• Office Building, 1-2 Stories
• Office Building,3 or More Stories Walkup
• Office Building,3 or More Stories Elevator
• Veterinary Clinic
• Medical Clinics and Offices
E. Mixed Use •
Definition:
Land containing a building with significant amounts of residential uses in combination with
commercial and/or office uses.'
• Notes:
'Land is identified as Mixed Use only if it contains building with stacked or multiple uses in which there is a significant
amount of residential use. Properties with only a small amount of residential use (such as caretakers quarters, etc.) are
assigned the predominant land use.
Samples:
Mixed Use land would typically include any of the following that meet the previously defined criteria:
• Residential apartments over commercial or office
uses
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F. Industrial
i.)Light
Definition:
Land used primarily in the manufacture,processing,fabrication, assembly, packaging, incidental
storage, sales, and distribution of predominantly previously prepared materials,finished products
or parts. Light Industrial land uses would typically have all processing within buildings, require
limited exterior storage,generate limited amounts of truck or rail traffic, and be free of hazardous
or objectionable elements such as noise, odor, dust smoke,glare, or other pollutants.
Samples:
Light Industrial land uses would typically include any of the following that meet the previously
defined criteria:
• Greenhouses,Vegetables&Floriculture
• • Food&Drink Process Plants and Storage
• Manufacturing&Assembly,Light
• Small Shops(Machine,Tool&Die,etc.)
• Other Industrial Structures
• Flex Industrial Center
• Mini Warehouse
• Research and Development Facility
ii.)Heavy
Definition:
Land used primarily in the manufacture and/or processing of products from large bulky,
predominantly raw, extracted or hazardous materials; or use engaged in the storage of
flammable, explosive, or other materials that may pose a threat to public health or safety. Heavy
Industrial land uses may require exterior storage of large equipment or material, be engaged in
outside processing or assembly, generate significant amounts of truck and/or rail traffic, or emit
limited amounts of objectionable elements such as noise, odor, dust, smoke, glare, or other
pollutants.
Samples:
Heavy Industrial land uses would typically include any of the following that meet the previously
defined criteria:
• Foundries&Heavy Manufacturing Plants
• Grain Elevators
• Commercial Warehouses
• • Commercial Truck Terminals
G. Institutional
Definition:
Land used for primarily religious, governmental, educational, social or health care facilities
excluding clinics.
Samples: •
Institutional land uses would typically include any of the following that meet the previously
defined criteria:
• Nursing Homes&Private Hospitals
• Exempt Property Owned by USA
• Exempt Property Owned by State of MN
• Exempt Property Owned by Counties
• Firestations
• Exempt Property Owned by Municipalities
• Sport/Public Assembly Facility
• Library
• Exempt Property Owned by Board of Education
• Exempt Property Owned by Private Schools
• Charitable Exempt Hospital/Nursing Home
• Welfare/Charitable Facility
• Churches,Etc.Public Worship—Private
• Graveyards Monuments,Cemeteries
H. Sport/Recreation
i)Indoor
Definition
Land containing a building(s) developed used and maintained primarily for recreational
activities •
Samples:
Indoor Sport/Recreation land uses would typically include any of the following that meet the
previously defined criteria:
• Ice/Hockey Arenas
• Indoor Soccer Fields
• Domed recreational facilities
• Large scale health/fitness clubs
• Indoor swimming pools
ii)Outdoor
Definition:
Land used primarily for public recreation activities improved with playing fields, playground or
exercise equipment and associated structures
Samples:
Outdoor Sport/Recreation land uses would typically include any of the following that meet the
previously defined criteria:
• Baseball/Softball fields/stadiums
• Soccer/football fields/stadiums
• Golf Courses
• Golf Driving Ranges
• Mini Golf Courses
• Playground equipment
I. Open Space
L)Passive
• Definition:
Land used and maintained for resource protection, amenity, or buffer, which supports
unorganized public recreational activities and which may contain trails, picnic areas, public
fishing/boating docks, etc.
Samples:
Passive Open Space uses would typically include any of the following that meet the previously
defined criteria:
• Exempt Cultural&Nature Exhibits
ii.)Natural
Definition:
Predominantly undeveloped or unaltered land preserved in its natural state for environmental or
aesthetic purposes.
Samples;
Natural Open Space uses would typically include any of the following that meet the previously
defined criteria:
• Wetlands
• Timber or Forest Lands
• Nature Preserves
J. Transportation/Utility
i.)Vehicular/Pedestrian Right-of-Way
• Definition:
An area or strip of land either public or private, on which an irrevocable right-of-passage has
been recorded for the use of vehicles or pedestrians or both
Samples:
Transportation Right-of-Way uses would typically include any of the following that meet the
previously defined criteria:
• Skyways
• Street Right-of-Way
• Sidewalks/Paths/Trails
ii.)Railway
Definition:
An area or strip of land occupied or intended to be occupied by a railroad or other similar use.
Samples:
Railway uses would typically include any of the following that meet the previously defined
criteria:
• Railroad Real Property Used in Operation
• Railroad Real Property Not Used in Operation
iii.)Airport
Definition:
Land Used for the operation of aircraft and associated accessory uses;provided accessory uses
are incidental to the airport activity.
• Samples:
Airport land uses would typically include any of the following that meet the previously defined
criteria:
• Landing strips/runways
• Airplane hangers
• Helipads •
• Air-traffic control facilities
• Boarding terminals
iv.)Utility
Definition:
An area or strip of lan4 either public or private, occupied by a power plant or substation, electric
transmission line, oil or gas pipeline, water tower, municipal well, reservoir, pumping station,
water treatment facility, communications tower, or similar use.
Samples:
Utility uses would typically include any of the following that meet the previously defined criteria:
• Comm Ld&Impro Own by Pub Uti Th Rail
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K. Vacant
i.)Developed
Definition:
Land not currently used for any defined purpose that may or may not contain buildings or other
structures.
Samples:
Vacant land uses would typically include any of the following that meet the previously defined •
criteria:
• Agricultural,Vacant Land
• Industrial,Vacant Land
• Commercial,Vacant Land
• Apartment,Vacant Land
• Residential,Vacant Land,Lot
• Vacant Land
L. Open Water
Definition:
Permanently flooded open water not including wetlands, or periodically flooded areas.
Samples:
Open Water would typically include any of the following that meet the previously defined criteria:
• Lakes
• Rivers
• Streams(not intermittent)
• Ponds(permanently flooded)
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0 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
July 1, 1998
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mb '
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1. Call to Order
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The meeting was called to order by Chairpersom'%:,;%' -rson,; ,.- :00 p.m., utAt.y‘s-
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2. Roll Call
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Members present: Chairperson Peterson, Commissioners ti:.- - of e, Brooks (departed at
9:00 p.m.), Miller, Obert, and Stevenson. .--.
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Absent: Planning Associate Ericson (0 "efitai) i577'. • •*1
• Also present: Community DeveL0 ment D ctor J41,V: busing Inspector Dorgan,
Council Liaison KoopmeinetAiriparted,479:15 p. t:', and Recorder Dave Hix.
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3. Citizens' Requests and :.ionments,'411 Items: ; on the Agenda
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Thgteiftre no ci . -7''ti:sts or comment for items not on the agenda.
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4. AppOyarii,,.i. inute§Z;: ' *St 04 1998 (special)-Nido, .1q.:, •iii,:,::-,-,,,
Motion/Second.la-asaemleiSiatnson to approve the Mounds View Planning
Co, meeting minutes
(special) of May 20, 1998, as amended.
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Ayes - 5 :•;‘r W0:5:'• Nays - 0 Abstain - 1 (Peterson)
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. .:IVA:4.$taff Reports/Information Items
Vt"A;::'*:''' Discussion Regarding Comprehensive Guide Plan - Housing Element-
Presented by Mounds View Housing Inspector Steve Dorgan
Steve Dorgan gave his report as follows:
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Staff had prepared a report which gave overviews of three separate sets of housing
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policies adopted by the City over the last 20 years. This information will be combined
with the suggestions that the Metropolitan Council has given the City in regards to
housing elements that it wishes to see in the current Comprehensive Plan LIVAte. Four
areas of existing policy were listed for discussion:
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1. Comprehensive Guide Plan adopted itigis79
2. Focus 2000 Project Housing Goalvt*-1995 „Apoisrm.744,:
3. Liveable Communities Housing Afton Plan i :q.';a96 illteavo,,, Air
4. Current Housing Statistics Azi4
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I. Existing Comprehensive Guide Plan housing Coals and Action Plan - 1979
Dorgan reviewed the goals included in the 1979 Plan.
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Brasaemle suggested updating the goals'Agggigg To reflect is‘tt: fiat are relevant to the
'90s, such as sustainable developmentr'
Dorgan continued by reviewing the action pin from Ii Comprehensive Guide Plan
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process which included discustfr of housing rehabilitation and redevelopment, innovative
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of Mounds View Foc::7.40pskffiject Housing Goals - 1995
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Eto,rpopZipwed-t,:ei..,! 'rp,;;,.pusing goa s included in the Mounds View Focus 2000
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III. city a4Ounds View's ivable Communities Housing Action Plan - 1996
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0pproved by the elf:',6 . the Metropolitan Council. According to Metropolitan Council
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at* statistics available this time, Mounds View was well within the range of providing
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1* affordable housiog. Mounds View's larger apartment complexes fall below the fair market
301PIL rents publish4Ey the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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ollosa#10viewed various housing assistance programs, housing developments in Mounds
' dit at4Wfriousing maintenance, rehabilitation, and redevelopment programs, local initiatives,
and goals and policies for future life cycle needs.
IV. City of Mounds View Current Housing Statistics
Dorgan reviewed a spread sheet and charts that showed: 0
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1. Total number and percent of dwelling units by type
2. Value of owner occupied units and rent ranges of rental units
a. pride of ownership is an important component of s e ""' sues
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Chairperson Peterson suggested that the chart show t edia" e when it is
presented to the Metropolitan Council for their re;:: '
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3. Number and type of publicly subsidized housing
a. 228 total units (15 percent of the ` al units (1,472) ink'B���,;1
4. Households by current age of householder
5. Population by Age Group ''
6. Permitted densities for reside `' t'levelt r :y?;., :
a. single-family - 0 to nits pe ::,crx, :., : . `%%
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b. multifamily- 4+„units per aa' e
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7. Land potentially avail e 'i
for r- ,'•ential d- lopment and/or redevelopment
a. review of map ' ,,.;;;•°
It"� :> e conse �. <: 0::: Plannin a ;<:-:0 Sion that all lots in the City that could be
sward,. .e le'WOO, a curren omprehensive Guide Plan and considered on an
indivi '''':-;:g s if a su B B T<?:..>:..€l sue comes about.
It was t `:. risen of the m mission to consider reguiding manufactured home park
pro B.., . o .;B w`_•�m ,Terra e could be reguided from medium density trailer park to
$pg us ria or B usi ess:>xz. '0. e of er two tram er par s cou a Be regui•ea to medium
> ensity residenti. > ::0:B ,r edium density trailer park.
S 8. Age of Bmi ent housing stock
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• .'> . of need for housing rehabilitation: number and percent of units needing
' habilitation(if available)
10. Current Housing Vacancy rates
A. Single-family homes
a. nine listings active, no vacant units
Ill B. Multiple-family homes
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a. four condemned units, approximately 1.5 percent vacancy rate
V. Comprehensive Guide plan Update
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Dorgan reviewed the housing related comments from e co ynx :: "" ms held earlier
this year.
Peterson suggested bringing up the truth-in-hou ;'. t issue bef;:- the : ,:;,t.4ail again o
reinvestigate the possibility of hiring the required ff to .: „ orm this dit;:
It was the consensus of the Commission to incluse= . "_3 omprehensive Plan Update a
truth-in-housing regulation that would make it a reu'<ere.:.:, at all health and safety
related issues be brought up to code before a home
VI. Initiatives That Mounds View..isii Workg`Og'
Dorgan summarized the current housing relat ;v`p:o ' the City is currently
working on including the rental ti ensing program, t:0447,0 A Community Fix-Up Fund, a
home improvement fair, theing reply ement pram, and the plan book project.
Jopke handed out a curr- x4 raft of "` ommu > Background Section of the
Com a rehensive Pl. w<:•.;: '.
ate. � .:'may,
6. Ch <`� :::•on an'�:; a.a:nin' Commission Reports
Directo : p,'::.i.!ld the Commissi n the theater project is still on hold waiting for the
viteowner...t t iid tb ontrac h the general contractor. Building permits will be issued
as.s* ti ash ;n# c is renegotiated and signed.
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he City Counci ed the amended PUD plan for Silverview Estates Senior
.�,,. Cooperative development by Realife of Mounds View Inc.
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All members ofthe Commission were given copies to review of applications for the open
,VANO annin C i; mission position.
1.61.0.10 y Council authorized staff to enter into an option to purchase and request RFPs on
the vacant Midland Videen property.
7. Adjournment to Agenda Meeting
There being no further business before the Planning Commission Special Meeting, •
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Chairperson Peterson adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
(The meeting immediately adjourned to the Agenda Session)
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CommunityDevelopment Director
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMO
To: Mounds View Planning Commission
From: James Ericson, Planning Associate
Subject: Update on Overton Foyer Addition
2824 Woodale Drive
Planning Case No. 524-98
Date: July 10, 1998
Discussion:
The City has recently receive a complaint about the appearance of the foyer addition to the
Overton residence at 2824 Woodale Drive. The complainant expressed disappointment that the
City would approve an addition that is so out of character with the home and immediate
neighborhood. The caller also complained about a house expansion on Knollwood Drive, one
block north of the Overton Property. (Coincidently, the same builder is responsible for both
additions.)
. Staff reviewed the plans submitted to the City to verify that the construction was according to the
approved plans, which apparently is the case. It was explained to the caller that the Planning
Commission, in its variance approval, were approving only a reduced front-yard setback. The
Commission, however, does not review the architectural appearance or design of the proposed
addition--style and character are subjective criteria not usually taken into consideration. In the
case of a CUP, the Commission and Council do have the ability to legislate appearance, in that
one of the criteria used for granting a CUP is that the structure and site shall have an appearance
that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties.
The caller expressed a desire to have the Planning Commissioners drive by the property at 2824
Woodale drive to observe first-hand the approved "foyer" addition. Staff has driven by the under-
construction addition, and while it does not appear to be keeping with the character of the home,
we are reserving final judgement until the project is completed. Even so, after the fact, the
Commission's and staff's opinion regarding the addition is immaterial except to serve as a
reminder and basis for future planning cases.
Recommendation:
Individually drive by the Overton property at 2824 Woodale Road and observe the construction in
progress so that this item may be further discussed at the meeting on July 15, 1998.
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James Ericson, Planning Associate