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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-2014 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 7, 2014 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Schiltgen at 7:00 p.m. for May 7, 2014. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Birken, Elofson, Rundle, and Schiltgen. Absent and Excused: Commissioners Carvelli-Yu, Love and Stevenson. Also Present: Planning Associate Heidi Heller. ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Approval of Minutes 1 VR2014-001 Consideration of Variance Additional Wall Signage 2 MA2014-001 Consideration of Major Subdivision of Longview 2 Estates into 10 Lots Review Sign Code Amendment, Chapter 1008.10 4 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Approval of Minutes April 2, 2014. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Birken. To approve the Minutes of the April 2, 2014 regular Planning Commission meeting as presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View Planning Commission May 7, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases A. VR2014-001 Consideration of Variance for Additional Wall Signage Applicant: Chad Mason, Allegiance Fitness Address: 2240 Woodale Drive Planning Associate Heller requested the Commission consider a variance for Chad Mason with Allegiance Fitness at 2240 Woodale Drive to allow for additional wall signage. She reported the business has two primary building sides and two building entrances facing the parking lot, and would like to add a 120 square foot sign facing County Road 10 and a 39 square foot sign above each entrance. The signage would assist people in finding their building. Staff did not object to the request and recommended approval of the variance for additional wall signage for Allegiance Fitness. Vice Chair Schiltgen opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Vice Chair Schiltgen requested further information on the temporary sign. Associate Heller explained that businesses were allowed to have several temporary signs on a yearly basis. She believed that the applicant wouldn’t need temporary signs as much after the new wall signage was put in place. Vice Chair Schiltgen closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Vice Chair Schiltgen questioned when the wall signs would be placed on the building. Chad Mason, Allegiance Fitness at 2240 Woodale Drive, anticipated the signs would be attached to the building in the next five or six weeks. He appreciated the Commission’s consideration noting the new signs would greatly assist his clients in locating his business. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Elofson. To approve Resolution 1001-14, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Variance for Additional Wall Signage; Planning Case No. VR2014-001. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission May 7, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ B. MA2014-001 Consideration of Major Subdivision of Longview Estates into 10 Lots Applicant: Eichi, Inc., Marty Harstad Address: 2195 Silver Lake Road Planning Associate Heller indicated Marty Harstad was requesting to subdivide a seven acre vacant parcel into 10 single-family lots. The location of the property was described by staff. She commented the plat would be known as Longview Estates. Staff discussed the subdivision in further detail and recommended approval of the request. Martin Harstad, 2195 Silver Lake Road, stated he was one of the family members that owned this property. He commented he had already received approval on the subdivision from the Rice Creek Watershed District. He reported sewer and water stubs were installed for each of these lots back in the 1960’s, along with a storm sewer pipe. He discussed how the storm water would be treated prior to being discharged into the wetland. It was noted the current rain gardens would be moved slightly but remain on the property. He indicated behind the homes there would be a boulder retaining wall to keep property owners from infringing on the wetland. He reported he had one builder that would construct homes on each of the 10 lots. Vice Chair Schiltgen questioned the timeline for the proposed subdivision. Mr. Harstad anticipated that soil corrections would take place over the next 30 days. The builder would love to begin homes shortly thereafter. He reported most utilities were already onsite. Commissioner Elofson expressed concern with the proposed development and the destruction of the wetlands. He believed there had to be another solution to save the wetlands. Mr. Harstad indicated storm water from the streets was already draining into the wetland and he was proposing to improve the water quality. While a portion of the wetland would be filled, he explained he had purchased twice as much space, as a wetland credit, to make up for the small amount of wetland on this site that would be removed. In the end, better wetlands would be created. He reported that Rice Creek Watershed had supported this plan. Commissioner Rundle indicated that a lot of wetland would still remain on this subdivision. Commissioner Birken questioned if the future residents that lived on these lots would be frustrated with the fact they would not be able to put a play structure or shed in their rear yard. Mr. Harstad commented the future residents would be informed that the wetland, which is designated as an easement on the plat, could not be encroached upon. He explained the boulder wall would assist in creating a barrier to encroachment. Associate Heller indicated that residents requesting building permits or an accessory structure would be told that they are not able to place anything in the easement area. Mounds View Planning Commission May 7, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Elofson recommended the Commission reconsider this request as additional wetland would be lost. Mr. Harstad explained he was trying to work with the City to create a best case scenario and wanted to create a pleasing development for the neighborhood. He discussed the amount of wetland that would remain within the subdivision and believed the proposed subdivision was a great compromise between the amount of woods and wetlands that would remain. He indicated he had rights as a property owner as well. Commissioner Elofson questioned the value of the site once fully developed. Associate Heller anticipated that the value of the 10 lots would be at least $2 million once fully developed. Commissioner Birken inquired where the utilities would be located. Associate Heller noted all utilities would be located along Longview. Commissioner Birken stated she too did not like to see the City’s wetlands decreasing. She asked if the pond would be fenced. Mr. Harstad indicated the pond would not be fenced. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Birken. To approve Resolution 1002-14, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Major Subdivision of Longview Estates into 10 Lots; Planning Case No. MA2014-001. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. Review Sign Code Amendment, Chapter 1008.10 Planning Associate Heller reviewed a proposed sign code amendment to Chapter 1008 of City Code. She explained this section addresses dynamic display signs and the blending or movement of the screen. It was noted dynamic signs would not be allowed to blink or flash. Commissioner Birken supported the proposed changes to the Sign Code. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Birken/Commissioner Elofson. To approve Resolution 1000-14, a Resolution Recommending a Sign Code Amendment to Chapter 1008.10 about Dynamic Display Signs; Special Planning Case SP-190-14. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View Planning Commission May 7, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ 7. Next Planning Commission Meetings: A. May 21, 2014 B. June 4, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ 8. Review Minutes: A. April 16, 2014 The Commission discussed the April 16, 2014 meeting minutes. No changes were made. 9. Staff Updates A. Upcoming Planning Cases Planning Associate Heller discussed upcoming planning cases. She noted on Monday, June 2, 2014 there would be a joint meeting between the Council and Planning Commission. 10. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners Reports None. 11. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Vice Chair Schiltgen adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Heidi Heller Planning Associate Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.