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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-2016- APPROVED - PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting April 20, 2016 Mounds View City Hall 2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Stevenson at 7:02 p.m. for April 20, 2016. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners French, Klander, Love, Rundle, Schiltgen, and Stevenson. Absent and Excused: Commissioner Klebsch. Also Present: Planner Jon Sevald and Council Member Gary Meehlhause. ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Resolution 1047-16, Recommending approval of a Text Amendment to 2 Zoning Code 1102, Definitions and 1106.03 Accessory Uses Approval of Minutes 4 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Special Order of Business None. 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases None. _____________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission April 20, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. Resolution 1047-16, Recommending approval of a Text Amendment to Zoning Code 1102, Definitions and 1106.03 Accessory Uses Planner Sevald informed the Commission that accessory buildings include any structure other than the home or principal building. This includes open carports and enclosed private garages. The Zoning Code regulates the placement, size, and appearance of Accessory Buildings based on what zoning district the property is located in. Recently, the City has taken enforcement action on carports (Accessory Buildings) which violate the Zoning Code, but some of the ordinance text is unclear if the intent is to permit Accessory Buildings with “metal” sided exteriors. The most significant changes are that a carport may be enclosed on three sides (vs. two); is limited to the storage of operable vehicles and trailers (not miscellaneous items); and its roof is not required to be similar in character to the principal building. Staff recommends approval of the text amendment to clarify permitted uses of a Carport. Chair Stevenson questioned why carport violations have occurred. Planner Sevald explained the City has been addressing carports covered in tarps or the accumulation of miscellaneous items within the carport. He reviewed several examples of carports that were allowed in the City. Commissioner Klander questioned if the proposed text amendment would clarify between a temporary and permanent carport. Planner Sevald explained staff viewed carports as an accessory structure and must be screwed down [properly anchored]. Commissioner Klander requested further information on the permitting process. Planner Sevald discussed the permitting process noting the carport would have to comply with City setbacks and applicable building codes. Commissioner Klander asked if the surface under the carport had to be improved. Planner Sevald reported the surface had to be concrete, asphalt, pavers, or gravel (up to 300 square feet). Further discussion ensued regarding the pitch of the roof on carports. Commissioner Love expressed concern with the language addressing flat roofs. Planner Sevald clarified if a homeowner with a flat roof wanted to build a detached accessory structure, the roof on the accessory structure will not be flat. Commissioner Klander stated he could support a homeowner with a flat roof having a garage with a flat roof in order for the two building styles to match. Chair Stevenson did not recall any houses in Mounds View having a flat roof and believed this was a non-issue. He asked if any of the Commissioners supported allowing flat roof carports. He was inclined to support the language as is. Mounds View Planning Commission April 20, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Klander. To Adopt Resolution 1047-16, Recommending Approval Of An Amendment To Title 1100 Of The Mounds View City Code Pertaining To Carports And Accessory Buildings; Special Planning Case 200-16. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity Planner Sevald discussed upcoming planning cases. He noted a local church was requesting a dynamic display sign permit with variances. This would be reviewed by the Planning Commission on May 18th. B. Staff Updates Planner Sevald provided the Commission with an update from staff. He noted the developer was working on plans for Crossroads Pointe and have expanded the project to include the entire 4.25 acres. He indicated a neighborhood meeting at the Community Center would be held on Wednesday, April 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the Area I reconstruction project. Residents with questions regarding this project were encouraged to contact City Hall. He provided comment on the recent comprehensive planning workshop the Commissioners attended at Ramsey County. C. Council Updates Council Member Meehlhause provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City Council. He discussed the number of bee keeping licenses that had been considered by the Council. He noted the Council approved the temporary greenhouse conditional use permit, and interim use permit for the Mermaid. He reported the PUD minimum size requirement was changed from five to four acres. He explained trail segments 6 and 11 would be bid and completed in 2016. Council Member Meehlhause stated a cost share plan was approved with Ramsey County for the County Road I concrete rehabilitation project. It was noted the temporary signal would be made permanent through this project. Further discussion ensued regarding the Area I Street Improvement Project. He indicated the Council approved a one-year moratorium on new off- sale liquor licenses. He then provided the Commission with details on the most recent off-sale liquor license request. He reported Areba Bite Latin Food restaurant would be opening shortly in the former KFC building. Council Member Meehlhause comment on the local programming that was being provided on CTV. There was a growing concern to have more Irondale and Mounds View sporting events. The library was encouraged to promote its events on CTV as well. Mounds View Planning Commission April 20, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Council Member Meehlhause discussed a meeting he attended with Ramsey County officials regarding the renaming of County Highway 10 to Mounds View Boulevard. He believed the meeting was quite positive. He was encouraged by the fact the name change may be possible in several years when the I-35W MnPASS project was completed. Council Member Meehlhause invited the Planning Commissioners to attend a retirement social for Police Chief Kinney on Friday, April 29th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. D. Planning Commissioner Reports Commissioner Love reviewed a flyer regarding the Urban Farmer’s Almanac. She encouraged the Commissioner to consider attending this event. She hoped Mounds View could continue to evolve in order to become a community that was fun and interesting to live in. 8. Approval of Minutes March 16, 2016. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Love/Commissioner Rundle. To approve the Minutes of the March 16, 2016 regular Planning Commission meetings as slightly amended. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. Wednesday, May 4, 2016 B. Wednesday, May 18, 2016 ______________________________________________________________________________ 10. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Jon Sevald Planner Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.