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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-2013PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 1, 2013 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. for May 1, 2013 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Carvelli-Yu, Elofson, Miller, Rundle, Schiltgen, Stevenson and Smith. Absent and Excused: None. Also Present: Planning Associate Heidi Heller. 3. Special Order of Business A. Recognition of Jean Miller for Her Years of Service on the Planning Commission. Planning Associate Heller explained Commissioner Jean Miller has resigned her position from the Planning Commission. Chair Stevenson thanked Commissioner Miller for her 33 years of service to the City of Mounds View. He presented her with a certificate of appreciation and flowers. A round of applause was offered to Commissioner Miller. Index to Minutes Page Special Order of Business 1 Approval of Minutes 2 CU2013-001. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor 2 Sales and Display Mounds View Planning Commission May 1, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 2 CU2013-002. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an 3 Auto Repair Business Review Applications for the Planning Commission Vacancy City Code Amendment for Cargo Containers 4. Approval of Minutes March 20, 2013. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Carvelli-Yu/Commissioner Rundle. To approve the Minutes of the March 20, 2013 regular Planning Commission meeting as slightly amended. Ayes — 7 Nays — 0 5. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. 6. Planning Cases Motion carried. A. CU2013-001 Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Sales and Display Applicant: Northwood Industries, Hayward, WI Address: 2701 County Road 10 Planning Associate Heller indicated Northwood Industries was requesting approval of a conditional use permit for outdoor sales and displays for the property located at 2701 County Road 10. She explained that Northwood Industries is based in Hayward, Wisconsin and manufactures and sells lawn furniture, gazebos, accessory buildings, and small cabins. Associate Heller commented the applicant is looking to open a store in the Twin Cities metro area and are proposing to use an asphalt area on the southeast side of the parking lot for outdoor sales to display gazebos and sheds. It was noted the property is zoned B-3, Highway Business, and City Code allows outdoor sales as a conditional use in the B-3 district. Staff further reviewed the site and recommended the Planning Commission approve the conditional use permit with six conditions. Chair Stevenson questioned the parking lot setback from Highway 10. Associate Heller estimated there was a 10-15 foot green space setback. Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting May 1, 2013 Page 3 Commissioner Carvelli-Yu supported additional outdoor sales and display area for the applicant. Associate Heller explained that allowing more outdoor sales area would require a variance, and could be requested by the applicant in the future if they feel they do need more space. Chair Stevenson asked if the parking lot would be striped. Clair Martin, 10463 Highway 27 in Hayward, Wisconsin, indicated this was discussed with the property owner and he would complete this work. Commissioner Smith requested further information on the proposed building improvements. Mr. Martin discussed how the red and blue windows on the building would be repainted. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Schiltgen/Commissioner Carvelli-Yu. To approve Resolution 976-13, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit; Planning Case No. CU2013-001. Ayes — 7 Nays — 0 Motion carried. B. CU2013-002 Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Repair Business Applicant: North Metro Motors, Ham Lake, Minnesota Address: 2975 County Road 10 Planning Associate Heller commented that Jacob Marrs with North Metro Motors was requesting a conditional use permit to operate an auto repair business at 2975 County Road 10. It was noted the property was zoned B-3, Highway Business. She indicated the applicant has a purchase agreement for the property, and this would be a second location for his auto repair business. Associate Heller reviewed the site farther noting the building was constructed for auto related uses and has always been used as auto repair or car rental businesses. Staff recommended the Planning Commission approve the conditional use permit with conditions. Chair Stevenson recommended an additional condition be added noting that no more than five vehicles may be parked on the property overnight. Associate Heller thanked Chair Stevenson for making this suggestion. Associate Heller noted the parking lot would hold approximately 23-25 vehicles. She requested comment from the applicant on this issue. Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting May 1, 2013 Page 4 Jake Marrs, 456 105th Lane in Coon Rapids, requested he be allowed to have up to 10 cars parked onsite overnight. He stated this would allow for customer pickup and drop off in the evening hours. He explained that a limit of five cars would be difficult for his business to comply with. The Commission was in favor of allowing 10 cars to be parked on the lot. Commissioner Carvelli-Yu inquired if car sales or towing would take place at the Mounds View location. Mr, Marrs indicated that the car sales would only be done at the Ham Lake location due to the size of the parking lot there, He added that the tow trucks would also only be stored at the Ham Lake location as well. Commissioner Carvelli-Yu questioned how lighting on the site would be addressed. Associate Heller commented the existing lighting is minimal and down lit so as not to affect the adjacent homeowners. She stated the City Code addresses lighting requirements. Commissioner Schiltgen asked what the hours of operation would be. Mr. Marrs stated this location would be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The business would be closed on Sundays and only open every other Saturday when necessary. Commissioner Smith inquired how many employees would be working out of this location. Mr. Marrs stated there would be two mechanics working at the Mounds View location. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Schiltgen/Commissioner Carvelli-Yu. To approve Resolution 977-13, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit adding conditions that would limit the number of parked vehicles overnight to 10 and that there be no auto sales at this site; Planning Case No. CU2013-002. Ayes — 7 Nays — 0 Motion carried. Other Planning Activity A. Review Applications for the Planning Commission Vacancy Planning Associate Heller stated since longtime Commissioner Jean Miller has resigned from the Planning Commission, there was now a vacant seat to fill the remainder of Ms. Miller's term. The City advertised the vacancy and Staff received three applications. She requested the Planning Commission review each of the applications and make a recommendation to Council. Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting May 1, 2013 Page 5 She noted one applicant Julianne Love was not able to attend this evening, but the other two candidates were present this evening. Keith Cramblit introduced himself to the Planning Commission stating it would be his privilege and honor to serve on the Commission again. He commented he served for six years previously and missed working with this group. Valerie Amundsen introduced herself to the Planning Commission stating she has lived in the City of Mounds View since 1979. She discussed her previous involvement in the streets committee and wanted to remain involved in the community. She cared a great deal about Mounds View and enjoyed doing volunteer work. She was excited to see the Highway 10 corridor being revitalized. Commissioner Carvelli-Yu asked if Staff has any knowledge of Julianne Love and her interests in the community. Associate Heller noted Ms. Love had applied a couple of years ago. She was extremely interested in sustainability issues. Chair Stevenson commented he was extremely pleased with each of the three applicants and their interest in serving the City. Commissioner Schiltgen thanked each candidate for being willing to volunteer their time. Chair Stevenson questioned how the voting would be conducted. Associate Heller requested that each Commissioner mark their ballot and then she would collect them. Staff counted the ballots and announced there was a tie between two candidates, Keith Cramblit and Julianne Love. The Commission recommended both candidates be passed along to the Council for a final decision. B. City Code Amendment for Cargo Containers Planning Associate Heller stated she had the final revisions made to the Code amendment regarding Cargo Containers. She requested the Commission review the recommended changes and approve the Resolution, which would be forwarded to the City Council in Ordinance format. Chair Stevenson thanked Associate Heller for making all the previously requested revisions. He was pleased with the final document. The Commission agreed. Chair Stevenson asked if the Council had any comments on the code amendment. Associate Heller stated that when she presented this to the Council at a work session meeting, there were only minor changes. Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting May 1, 2013 Page 6 MOTIONISECOND: Chair Stevenson/Commissioner Miller. To approve Resolution 978-13, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a City Code Amendment. Ayes — 7 Nays — 0 8. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. May 15, 2013 B. June 5, 2013 9. Review Minutes: A. April 17, 2013 Motion carried. The Commission discussed the April 17, 2013 meeting minutes and noted several changes. 10. Staff Updates A. Upcoming Planning Cases Planning Associate Heller discussed upcoming planning cases. She noted the Spring Cleanup would be held on Saturday, May 4th at the Public Works Building from 9:00 a.m, to 12:00 p.m. Additional information regarding this event was posted on the City's website. 11. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners Reports Commissioner Miller thanked the Planning Commission and Staff for working with her over the past 30 years. Chair Stevenson indicated Commissioner Miller would be dearly missed by the City of Mounds View. Council Member Gary Meehlhause personally thanked Commissioner Miller for her 33 years on the Planning Commission and 30 years on the Charter Commission. He wished her all the best. 12. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting Respectfully submitted, Heidi Heller Planning Associate Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. May 1, 2013 Page 7