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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-2011PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting July 6, 2011 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. on July 6, 2011. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Cramblit, Meehlhause, Miller, Rundle, Schiltgen, Stevenson and Smith. Absent and Excused: None. Also Present: Planning Associate Heidi Heller. Index to Minutes Page Approval of Minutes 1 CM2011-001. Consideration of an Outdoor Storage Conditional Use 2 Permit Amendment Discuss Proposed Driveway and Parking Area City Code Amendments 3 3. Approval of Minutes May 18, 2011. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Cramblit/Commissioner Schiltgen. To approve the Minutes of the May 18, 2011 regular Planning Commission meetings as slightly amended. Ayes — 7 Nays — 0 Motion carried. Mounds View Planning Commission July 6, 2011 Regular Meeting Page 2 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. 5. Planning Cases A. CM2011-001 Consideration of an Outdoor Storage Conditional Use Permit Amendment Address: 2159 Mustang Drive Applicant: Bauer Welding, Doug Bauer, owner Planning Associate Heller explained that Doug Bauer, owner of Bauer Welding & Metal Fabrication was requesting approval of an amendment to an existing conditional use permit (CUP). In August 2004, a conditional use permit was approved to allow outdoor storage on this property. The applicant constructed a 50' x 80' paved area on the north side of the building. One of the conditions of the CUP approval was that the gravel driveway leading from the parking lot to the storage area be improved with a hard surface within three years. City staff administratively approved two-year extensions in 2007 and 2009, but informed Mr. Bauer that he would need to amend the CUP after the last extension expired. Mr. Bauer has now requested the condition that the driveway be improved with a hard surface be removed from his CUP. Doug Bauer, Bauer Welding & Metal Fabrication, explained to the Commission the materials fabricated in his shop and the type of things that are stored outside. He indicated that he still hopes to expand the building and remove the outdoor storage area and driveway in the future. Chair Stevenson questioned if a certain type of gravel had to be placed on the driveway as it was located in an industrial zone. Planning Associate Heller noted that the City Code requires a minimum of a Class 2 gravel be used for outdoor storage areas. Bauer Welding constructed the driveway with the appropriate type of material. Staff had no objections with the driveway remaining as is, and has not received any complaints since it was added over six years ago. Commissioner Cramblit was in favor of allowing the driveway to remain gravel as this would allow for easier expansion of the site in the future. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Meehlhause/Commissioner Cramblit. To approve Resolution 944-11, a Resolution Recommending Approval of an Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit to remove the requirement of installing a permanent improved surface on the outdoor storage area driveway at Bauer Welding & Metal Fabrication at 2159 Mustang Drive; Planning Case No. CM2011-001. Ayes — 7 Nays — 0 Motion carried. Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting 6. Other Planning Activity July 6, 2011 Page 3 A. Discuss Proposed Driveway and Parking Area City Code Amendments Planning Associate Heller informed the Commission that permits for replacement driveways or driveway expansions are one of the most common permits issued every year, and parking off an improved surface is one of the most common code enforcement problems. The Planning Commission discussed the current City Code requirements for driveways and parking areas at the May 18th meeting. Staff presented a code amendment to the Commission. Chair Stevenson questioned if a gravel area could be added adjacent to a hard surface. Associate Heller stated that up to 300 square feet of gravel area can be added adjacent to a driveway if it has a five foot setback. Recreational vehicles were not the majority of the City's parking concerns. The Commission was in favor of the recommended code amendment and asked that staff bring it back for formal action. Next Planning Commission Meetings: A. July 20, 2011 B. August 3, 2011 8. Adjournment to Agenda Session There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. (The meeting immediately adjourned to the Agenda Session) Respectfully submitted, C#A(<<. Heidi Heller Planning Associate Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.