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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-2009PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting February 4, 2009 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. February 4, 2009, 2. Roll Call Members Present: Chair Stevenson; Commissioners, Cramblit, Lang, Miller, Rundle and Walsh-Kaczmarek Absent and Excused: Commissioner Meehlhause. Also Present: Community Development Director Roberts. Index to Minutes Page Special Order of Business 2 Preliminary Plan for the Mermaid MA2009-001 3 Review Planning Commission Bylaws 3 3. Special Order of Business. A. Oaths of Office for New and Re -appointed Planning Commissioners Community Development Director Roberts administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Stevenson, Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Rundle individually. B. Election of Officers Nomination for Chair. Commissioner Cramblit nominated Commissioner Stevenson for the position of Chair. Seconded by Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarelc Motion carried. Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting February 4,2009 Page 2 Nomination for Vice Chair. Gary Stevenson nominated Jean Miller for Vice Chair. Seconded by Commissioner Cramblit. Motion carried. 4. Approval of Minutes November 19, 2008 MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Walsh-KaczmareldCommissioner Miller. To approve the minutes of the November 19, 2008 regular Planning Commission meeting as slightly amended. Ayes — 6 Nays — 0 Motion carried. 5. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. 6. Planning Cases A. Planning Case MA2009-001; Preliminary Plat for the Mermaid located at 2200 County Road 10. Community Development Director Roberts stated the Mermaid located at 2200 County Road 10 has applied for a subdivision that would divide the property into two parcels. He indicated in October 2008, the City had approved a preliminary plat to subdivide the lot into three parcels. He indicated this plan is no longer viable and the applicant is now proposing that the lot be divided into two parcels. This subdivision would allow for separate ownership of the hotel and the Mermaid. He stated the only issue is the separation between the hotel and the Mermaid. According to building code standards, there maybe an additional firewall that needs to be constructed between the structures to have each building on their own plat. He indicated if both property owners' sign a Hold Harmless Agreement this will affirm the property owners' are aware that there is some risk and harm. He stated staff is recommending approval of Resolution 899-09, Recommending Approval of a Revised Preliminary Plat for the Mermaid, 2200 County Highway 10 Chair Stevenson questioned the division taking in the south end of the parking. He indicated both existing driveways would have ownership by the hotel and stated the Mermaid would need easements on both driveways. Community Development Roberts stated there will need to be shared easements throughout the property site. Commission Miller asked about Park Dedication fees. Mounds View Planning Commission February 4, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 3 Community Development Director Roberts stated the last park dedication fee was paid in 2000. He stated with this subdivision there is no additional impact or demand on the City parks system. He stated the City Council would be discussing this at the upcoming City Council meeting. Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek discussed the fire code requirement with the door between the Mermaid and hotel be permanently closed off. She asked if a Hold Harmless Agreement has been drafted yet. Community Development Director Roberts stated the document had not been draft yet and the proposal is waiting for approval from the City Council. Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek stated there should be adequate language within this document to protect the city from responsibility. She asked if there are additional fire codes that need to be addressed. Community Development Director Roberts stated the Fire Marshal and Building Official will be checking the exiting to assure there are enough doors in the facility.. Also, because the hotel was recently built, the city is assuming the facility is adequately equipped. Commissioner Miller questioned the ownership of the tent that is constructed on the site during part of year. Community Development Director Roberts stated the tent would be the ownership of the Mermaid because they provide the catering services for the events taking place in the tent. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Langicommissioner Cramblit. To approve Resolution 899-09, a resolution to approve of a Revised Preliminary Plat for the Mermaid, 2200 County Highway 10. Ayes —6 Nays — 0 Motion carried. 7. Other Planning Activity A. Review Planning Commission Bylaws Community Development Director Roberts stated that the commission is to review the by-laws at the first meeting of February. He stated the last time the Commission amended them was two years ago. Chair Stevenson asked for a vote to approve the Planning Commission Bylaws as is. Ayes —6 Nays — 0 Motion carried. Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting 8. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. February 18, 2009 B. March 4, 2009 9. Adjournment to Agenda Session February 4, 2009 Page 4 There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m. (The meeting immediately adjourned to the Agenda Session) Respectfully s ilted, K n Roberts Community Development Director Transcribed by: Barbara Suciu TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.