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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-2016 - APPROVED - PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting July 6, 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 7:00 p.m. for July 6 , 2016. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners French, Klander, Klebsch, Love, and Stevenson. Absent and Excused: Commissioners Rundle and Schiltgen Also Present: Planner Jon Sevald and Council Member Gary Meehlhause ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Resolution 1053-16, a Resolution recommending approval of a Text 2 Amendment to the Mounds View Municipal Code relating to breweries, brewpubs, micro-distilleries, taprooms and cocktail rooms Resolution 1054-16, a Resolution recommending approval of a Text 3 Amendment to the Mounds View Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units Approval of Minutes 6 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Special Order of Business None. Mounds View Planning Commission July 6, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. 5. Planning Cases A. Consider Resolution 1053-16, a Resolution recommending approval of a Text Amendment to the Mounds View Municipal Code, Chapters 1102, 1113, 1114, 1115, and 1116 relating to breweries, brewpubs, micro-distilleries, taprooms and cocktail rooms Planner Sevald stated in recent years, a number of taprooms have opened in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and more locally in Lino Lakes and Anoka. He provided further comment on the Surly Bill. He explained there are plans for taprooms in Blaine and Coon Rapids as well. In order for one to open in Mounds View, the Zoning Code must be amended to allow the location; and the City’s Liquor Licensing Code must be amended to regulate on-sale and off-sale of beer and alcohol. It was noted the proposed amendment only addresses the zoning portion and that the City Council will act on the liquor licensing separately. Staff reviewed the code amendment in further detail and recommended approval. Chair Stevenson requested staff further define the differences between a brewery, brewpub, micro-distillery, taproom and cocktail room. Planner Sevald defined each of these uses in further detail. Chair Stevenson believed it was important for the City to clearly define the differences between each use. He commended staff for providing a clear distinction between each use. Commissioner Klander appreciated the greater understanding between the different uses as well. He asked if taprooms would offer off-sale. Planner Sevald stated this would depend on their liquor license and was not a zoning issue. Commissioner Love suggested the taproom language be amended to read the sale of malt liquor which would omit any off-sale or on-sale reference. Further discussion ensued regarding the function and definition of a taproom. Commissioner Klebsch asked if this Ordinance amendment opens the door to breweries of all sizes. Planner Sevald stated this was the case. Commissioner Klebsch explained she would be more comfortable with the size being limited for potential breweries, brewpubs and taprooms in order to keep a large national brewer out of Mounds View. Mounds View Planning Commission July 6, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Chair Stevenson suggested the term micro-brewery be used within the Ordinance amendment as this would limit breweries to 15,000 barrels in a calendar year. Commissioner Klebsch questioned what the City’s SAC and WAC fees would be for micro- breweries. Planner Sevald reported he had not considered these fees and would speak with the Public Works Department about this further. Chair Stevenson stated this was a good point given the recent water issues that have impacted communities surrounding Mounds View. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Klebsch/Commissioner French. To approve Resolution 1053-16, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Text Amendment to the Mounds View Municipal Code, Chapters 1102, 1113, 1114, 1115, and 1116 relating to breweries, brewpubs, micro-distilleries, taprooms and cocktail rooms. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ B. Consider Resolution 1054-16, a Resolution recommending approval of a Text Amendment to the Mounds View Municipal Code, Chapters 1102, 1103 and 1106 relating to Accessory Dwelling Units Planner Sevald stated Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are similar to an apartment on the same lot as a single-family home. An ADU may be attached to, or detached from the home. Examples include a basement apartment, an apartment above a garage or a standalone building in the backyard. This topic was discussed by the City Council on May 9, 2016 and by the Planning Commission on June 1, 2016. Staff reviewed the discussion held by both groups, along with the proposed text amendment and requested the Commission approve the proposed code amendment for ADU’s. Chair Stevenson asked how owner-occupied units would be addressed. Planner Sevald understood this was a concern. He believed that most residents would not oppose family members living in an apartment unit within a single-family home. However, if the unit were to be rented out to a non-family member, this would be concerning. He stated the Commission could require the property to be homesteaded, or family-homesteaded. Commissioner Klebsch questioned the percentage of homeowners versus renters in Mounds View. Planner Sevald was uncertain of this percentage. He estimated the City had around 1,000 rental units. Chair Stevenson discussed the ADU requirements for the properties surrounding his cabin. He asked if additional parking would be required for those with an ADU. Planner Sevald explained one additional parking stall would be required. Mounds View Planning Commission July 6, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Chair Stevenson did not believe 50% of a home should be able to be used for an ADU. He recommended this percentage not be over 30%. Commissioner Klebsch wanted to see additional language added to the text amendment to ensure the aesthetics of the building could be controlled. She suggested that if a basement was turned into an ADU, no additional square footage could be added to the basement level. Planner Sevald provided further clarification on the existing language in the text amendment. Further discussion ensued regarding additions to homes with ADU’s. Planner Sevald questioned if ADU’s should be a permitted or conditional use. Chair Stevenson supported the ADU’s being a permitted use that could be managed by staff. Commissioner French stated he would want to be notified if his neighbors were constructing a detached ADU on their property. Chair Stevenson believed this was a good point. He suggested that attached ADU’s be a permitted use and that detached ADU’s be a conditional use. Planner Sevald stated this could be pursued by staff. Commissioner Klander questioned if the City would require ADU’s to have the same appearance as the existing home. Planner Sevald explained the City would require the ADU to match the character of the single-family home. Commissioner Klebsch supported detached ADU’s being a conditional use. She indicated she would want to know if her neighbors were planning to add onto their home or garage in order to have renters, especially if these units could be 10 feet from property lines. Commissioner Klander asked how the ADU’s would be licensed with the City. Planner Sevald described the rental licensing procedure and noted he could report back at the next meeting with further details. Commissioner Klander suggested the owner-occupied language be removed and that ADU’s be required to be homesteaded. Commissioner Love questioned if properties could be rezoned to R-2 if the homeowners did not want to live in the home. Planner Sevald stated this was a possibility, however the rezoning would have to be justified. Commissioner Love inquired if a large garage addition would be allowed for a homeowner with a small home. Planner Sevald discussed the City’s detached garage requirements. Planner Sevald reviewed a number of scenarios regarding ADU’s within homes and garages. Mounds View Planning Commission July 6, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ There was Commission consensus to allow ADU’s on second story, third story or in a basement as a permitted use so long as there were no structural changes. Discussion ensued regarding exterior stairwells. Commissioner Klander believed that if the unit required a building permit, the neighbors should be notified regarding the ADU. Planner Sevald questioned if an ADU should be a permitted or conditional use for new construction homes with a detached garage with an apartment unit. Chair Stevenson did not believe that this should be a conditional use since the home would be constructed in this manner. Commissioner Klebsch agreed stating the ADU would be a part of the original footprint of the home and garage. Commissioner Love encouraged the City to keep aesthetics in mind for this code amendment. Planner Sevald thanked the Commission for all of the input. He stated he would revise the text amendment and report back at a future meeting. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity Planner Sevald discussed upcoming planning cases. B. Staff Updates Planner Sevald provided the Commission with an update from staff. He noted over 500 homes were without power from the recent storm. He hoped this number would decrease quickly as time goes on. C. Council Updates Council Member Meehlhause provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City Council. He commented on the Comprehensive Plan task force that would be created to assist with updating this document. He noted the Council would begin the 2017 budgeting process in August. He reported the Council was discussing a change in Council salaries stating their pay Mounds View Planning Commission July 6, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 6 ________________________________________________________________________ has not changed since 2003. He reviewed the proposed new pay rates. He explained the Community Center would be getting a new sign that would match the City Hall sign. He reported Nathan Harder was hired as the City’s Police Chief and would begin serving the City in mid-August. He described the name changes coming for Highway Avenue and County Highway 10. He discussed the plans for the Crossroad Pointe redevelopment project. D. Planning Commissioner Reports Commissioner Klebsch explained she has accepted an appointment to the Minnesota Council of Latino Affairs and believed that this would not pose any conflict of interest with serving on the Planning Commission. On behalf of the Commission, Chair Stevenson congratulated Commissioner Klebsch. 8. Approval of Minutes June 1, 2016. Commissioner Klebsch requested a change on Page 8 changing Commission to Commissioner. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Love/Commissioner Klander. To approve the Minutes of the June 1, 2016 regular Planning Commission meetings as slightly amended. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. Wednesday, July 20, 2016 B. August 6, 2016 ______________________________________________________________________________ 10. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Jon Sevald, Planner Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.