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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-2009PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting November 18, 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. November 18, 2009. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Chair Stevenson; Commissioners Lang, Miller, and Walsh-Kaczmarek and Rundle. Absent and Excused: Commissioner Cramblit and Meehlhause. Also Present: Planning Associate Heidi Heller, Community Development Director Ken Roberts. Index to Minutes Page Lot Combination — 2 lots on NE corner of Greenwood and County Rd H 2 Rezoning of 3 residential properties from R-2, Single and Two Family to R-1, Single Family 3 Review Planning Commission Applications 3 3. Approval of Minutes August 19, 2009 MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek/Commissioner Lang. To approve the minutes of the August 19, 2009 regular Planning Commission meeting as slightly amended. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. Mounds View Planning Commission November 18, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 2 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. 5. Planning Cases A. LC 2009-001: Lot Combination — 2 lots on NE corner of Greenwood and County Road H: Applicant Steve Ordahl, Ordahl Family Trust Planning Associate Heller stated that Steve Ordahl, representing property owner, Ordahl Family Trust, applied to combine two adjacent vacant lots located at the northeast corner of Greenwood Drive and County Road H. She indicated that Mr. Ordahl grew up in the house just north of these lots and the family sold the home in February of 2008. The family did not own the smaller of the vacant lots until recently, but bought it to combine with the vacant parcel they did own in order to create a better lot for resale. Mr. Ordahl applied for a similar subdivision in 2008 for the same two lots, along with their former house lot, but the new owner of the house did not complete her requirements so the approval expired. The City Council had decided on a $1,000 park dedication fee for Mr. Ordahl's previous subdivision request, which he paid in October 2008. Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek questioned why the parcels are divided they way they are with one being unbuildable. Steve Ordahl, applicant, indicated the two parcels had been like that for as long as he could remember, and the smaller one had been owned by someone else. The Ordahl family purchased the small parcel in 2008, and would like to combine the two vacant lots. Commissioner Miller questioned the second whereas on the resolution relating to the "third party". Planning Associate Heller indicated that this refers to the last planning request since it involves the same lots. When the Ordahls sold their mother's house, which was adjacent to these two vacant lots; they agreed to add 20 feet of the vacant lots onto the lot in order for the new owner to be able to expand the garage. The new property owner of the house had some requirements to fulfill as part of the subdivision, but did not complete them. MOTION/SECOND: Chair Stevenson/Commissioner Lang. Resolution 913-09 Recommending Approval of a lot combination of two adjoining lots, requested by the Ordahl Family Trust, Planning Case No. LC2009-001. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. Planning Associate Heller indicated that this item would be heard by the City Council on December 14`h Mounds View Planning Commission November 18, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 3 B. SP169-09: Rezoning of 3 residential properties from R-2, Single & Two Family to R-1 Single Family. (2760 Wooddale Drive, 7301 Park View Drive, and 7441 Park View Drive) Planning Associate Heller stated this proposed rezoning has been initiated by staff after completing the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. She indicated in reviewing the land use and zoning maps, it was discovered that there are three residential properties in the city that currently have an R-2, Single and Two Family Residential zoning designation, even though single family homes were built on these lots and the owners continue to use them as single family homes. The Comprehensive Plan designates these three properties, along with all of the surrounding properties, as low density residential. The properties are all located in neighborhoods that the City has zoned entirely R-1, Single Family Residential. She indicated that in order to have these properties' zoning be consistent with their actual use and with the Comprehensive Plan, staff is proposing to rezone them to R-1. Currently with the R-2 zoning, any of these properties could legally convert into a duplex, and rezoning the properties to R -I would prevent any future use changes.. She indicated letters were sent to the property owners notifying them of the rezoning proposal and staff had not heard from any of the homeowners. She indicated the property values should not be impacted. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek/Commissioner Lang.: Resolution 914- 09 Recommending Approval of Rezoning 7301 Park View Drive, 7441 Park View Terrace and 2760 Woodale Drive from R-2, Single & Two -Family Residential to R-1, Single -Family Residential. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. 6. Other Planning Activity A. Review Planning Commission Applications Planning Associate Heller stated there are three Planning Commission members' terms up at the end of this year. She indicated the City advertised for the vacancies with applications due on October 30, 2009. Staff received four applications. They are Keith Cramblit, Paul Schiltgen, Holly Smith and Julianne Love. She indicated two of the applicants were here this evening. Paul Schiltgren, applicant, indicated that he had applied for the Planning Commission last year. He stated he has resided in Mounds View for 2 '/z years and would like to get more involved in the community. He stated he felt he could contribute a lot to the Planning Commission. He indicated he works with municipalities in his current job and felt this would help him with the Planning Commission. Chair Stevenson questioned his occupation and wondered if he traveled a lot. Mounds View Planning Commission November 18, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 4 Mr. Schiltgen indicated he does not travel for his job as his work is done over the phone. Julianne Love, applicant, indicated she has lived in Mounds View for a total of 33 years. She was born in Mounds View, moved away and then moved back to her childhood home in 1999 to care for her aging mother. She indicated she has a lot of ideas for the City of Mounds View and is looking for a way that she can bring these ideas to fruition. She indicated she met with Jim Ericson, City Administrator, and he suggested applying for the Planning Commission. She stated she had areas of interest like water as a resource. Community Development Director Roberts handed out ballots for the Commission members to vote. He collected the ballots from the five Planning Commissioners in attendance, and counted their votes along with the votes from the two absent Planning Commissioners who had voted via email. The Commissioners were to vote for three applicants. Director Roberts announced that the three candidates who received the most votes were: Keith Cramblit, Paul Schiltgen and Holly Smith. He indicated that staff would pass the Planning Commission's candidate recommendations on to the City Council. The Council would make all the official commission appointments on December 14, 2009. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. December 2, 2009 B. December 16, 2009 8. Adjournment to Agenda Session There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. (The meeting immediately adjourned to the Agenda Session) Respectfully submitte Ken Roberts Community Development Director Transcribed by: Barbara Suciu TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.