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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-2018APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting February 7, 2018 Mounds View City Hall 2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Klebsch at 7:00 p.m. for February 7, 2018. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Farmer, French, Klebsch, Monn, Rundle, and Stevenson. Absent and Excused: Commissioner Klander (excused). Also Present: City Planner/Supervisor Jonathan Sevald and Council Member Bill Bergeron. ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Review the Planning Commission Bylaws 2 Discussion of Liquor Licenses (continued) 2 Approval of Minutes 4 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Special Order of Business A. Oath of Office for Commissioner Gary Stevenson City Planner/Supervisor Sevald administered the Oath of Office for Commissioner Gary Stevenson. 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission February 7, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases None. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. Review the Planning Commission Bylaws City Planner/Supervisor Sevald explained the Planning Commission was required to review its Bylaws on a yearly basis in February. He informed the Commission that The Bylaws were last amended in April 2017, removing “Agenda Sessions” as one of four types of Commission meetings. Agenda Sessions were intended as work sessions to discuss non-actionable items (e.g. reviewing, but not approving minutes), which in practice, are discussed during “Regular Meetings”. It was noted staff is not proposing any changes to the Bylaws at this time. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Stevenson/Commissioner Rundle. To approve the Planning Commission Bylaws as presented. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ B. Discussion of Liquor Licenses (continued) City Planner/Supervisor Sevald informed the Commission that During the City Council’s January 2nd Work Session, the Council discussed the City’s moratorium of the issuance of new intoxicating liquor licenses. Staff introduced this topic at the Planning Commission’s January 3rd meeting, intending to receive feedback. The Commission had a number of questions, which Staff indicated would be addressed at a future meeting. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald explained liquor stores are required to obtain an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License. Intoxicating liquor means alcohol greater than 3.2%. A gas station might have a license to sell 3.2% beer (3.2% malt liquor license). In 2016, Snap Market (2410 County Road I) applied for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license, prompting the City Council to adopt a moratorium on the issuance of new intoxicating liquor licenses. This moratorium did not apply to Snap Market’s application because it preceded adoption of the moratorium. City P lanner/Supervisor Sevald stated staff’s research concluded that the Council’s concerns are policy based, and cannot be answered definitively. Since adoption of the moratorium, the City has received an inquiry if a liquor store would be allowed attached to a gas station. This would be allowed. The gas station has not pursued the request further. The Planning Commission is requested to continue its discussion from its January 3rd meeting, and to forward any recommendations to the City Council for the Council’s consideration at a future Council Work Session. Mounds View Planning Commission February 7, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Monn referred to the City of St. Paul’s liquor license language and stated she supported the City of Mounds View not allowing liquor licenses to be adjacent to parks, licensed childcare centers, libraries, and senior housing. She stated she wanted to keep liquor establishments away from areas where children recreate. She provided further comment on the number of youth drinking by 9th grade and encouraged the City to change their requirements. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported the current liquor license language requires off-sale liquor establishments to be 500 feet from Edgewood or Pinewood Schools and churches. He explained that commercial childcare centers were easy for the City to identify, but noted private childcare establishments were more difficult for the City to identify. Commissioner Stevenson asked how many feet off-sale liquor establishments should be from parks, licensed childcare centers and libraries. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald explained Mounds View currently had two off-sale liquor stores and noted their location in the City. Commissioner French suggested these off-sale liquor establishments be 500 feet from parks, licensed childcare centers and libraries. Chair Klebsch recommended the City Council set a maximum number of off-sale licenses for the City. She believed that only three or four off-sale licenses should be allowed in Mounds View. Commissioner Monn questioned if SuperAmerica was able to sell liquor during the overnight hours. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported SuperAmerica had to follow the City’s off-sale hours of operation, which prohibited liquor sales from 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. He noted the hours were different for Sunday. Commissioner Farmer encouraged the Council to consider what type of restrictions they are concerned about with respect to liquor stores. He urged the Council to verbalize what they were trying to address or contain. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald thanked the Commission for their input and noted he would pass along the comments and concerns expressed this evening to the City Council. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity I. Comprehensive Plan Taskforce (February 13, February 27) II. Final Plat of “Boulevard” (March 7) III. Housing TIF for “Boulevard” (March 7) City Planner/Supervisor Sevald discussed upcoming planning cases. He indicated the Commission would be reviewing the “Boulevard” development in March, along with the City’s discharge of firearms Ordinance. He noted the Comprehensive Plan Taskforce has been meeting Mounds View Planning Commission February 7, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. He explained the Mounds View Boulevard corridor has been the group’s main focus. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald asked if the Commission was interested in pursuing an amendment to the minimum front yard setbacks for covered front porches. Discussion ensued regarding the City’s current requirements regarding front yard covered porches and decks. Chair Klebsch asked if an amendment to City Code regarding covered porches was necessary or if requests should come before the Commission for consideration. She stated she supported the Commission making an amendment so as to address the need for porches to be attached to the principle structure while also addressing porch height, width and length. She wanted her neighbors to be allowed to build a front porch where possible. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated he would draft an amendment and report back to the Planning Commission. B. Staff Updates City Planner/Supervisor Sevald had nothing additional to report. C. Council Updates Council Member Bergeron provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City Council. He discussed the items addressed by the City Council at their worksession meeting which was held on Monday, February 5th. He indicated the Council offered their support for the “Boulevard” pursuing TIF funding. He reported the Council was taking applications for Citizen of the Year now through March. He noted the YMCA has requested to expand their workout area and the Council was considering this matter. He explained the Council was pursuing a program called TCL (Tomorrows Civic Leaders). This program would place two non-voting youth on the City’s commissions in order to introduce them to City government. He commented further on the interview process that would be followed for these youth. D. Planning Commissioner Reports Chair Klebsch reported she and Commissioner Gary Stevenson attended her precinct caucus where a lengthy discussion was held regarding the potential shooting range. She noted they both refrained from any conversation on this item and abstained from voting. 8. Approval of Minutes January 3, 2018. Mounds View Planning Commission February 7, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Monn noted a change to the minutes on Page 5 noting the spelling of Edgewood Drive should be corrected. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Monn/Commissioner Farmer. To approve the Minutes of the January 3, 2018 regular Planning Commission meetings as amended. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 B. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 ______________________________________________________________________________ 10. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Klebsch adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Jon Sevald City Planner/Supervisor Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.