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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-20-2007 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting June 20, 2007 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. Call to Order Chair Stevenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. June 20, 2007. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Chair Stevenson, Commissioners Cramblit, Gunn, Lang, Meehlhause, Miller, and Walsh-Kaczmarek Absent and Excused: None Also Present: Community Development Director Ericson and Planning Associate Heller Index to Minutes Page Planning Case IU2006-002: Request for an Extension of approval of an 2 Interim Use Permit for a Billboard location at 5201 Program Avenue. Housing Replacement Program Guidelines and Criteria 2 3. Approve Minutes A. May 2, 2007 MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Gunn/Commissioner Miller to approve the April 18, 2007 meeting minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting as slightly amended. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None Mounds View Planning Commission June 20, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases A. Planning Case IU2006-002: Request for an Extension of approval of an Interim Use Permit for a Billboard location at 5201 Program Avenue. Community Development Director Ericson stated that before the Planning Commission is a second look at the interim use permit and variance for a billboard at 5201 Program Avenue which was approved by the Planning Commission and City Council in July 2006. Director Ericson reported a stipulation that the construction conclude by July 4, 2007 could not be met. He explained that Clear Channel Outdoor reported delays are due to tree clearance issues by MnDOT and the rights to take down trees causing visibility issues. He reported Clear Channel has submitted a request for an extension and Staff feels the delays are justifiable. Director Ericson stated staff recommends approval of the resolution to extend the date from July 4, 2007 to September 30, 2007. Commissioner Gunn questioned the purpose of the last paragraph in the resolution referring to the statement “prior to the approval of minutes.” Director Ericson explained the statement is a standard clause in every resolution adopted by the Planning Commission. He stated that often times a month lag time exists between the adoption of the resolution and the time the minutes are approved. He stated this provides direction to staff to get the resolution to the City Council without having to wait until the Council minutes are approved. Commissioner Miller asked if this would give the applicant enough time to take care of the problems they are confronting. Director Ericson replied Clear Channel had requested an extension to the end of August; however, staff added an additional month. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Lang/Commissioner Meehlhause to approve Resolution No. 868-07; a Resolution approving an extension of an Interim Use Permit (IMP) and a Variance for a billboard to be located at 5201 Program Avenue, Planning Cases IU2006-002 and VR2006-005. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. Other Planning Activity A. Housing Replacement Program Guidelines and Criteria. Director Ericson presented the Housing Replacement Program guidelines and criteria updates based on the suggestions and comments received from the Planning Commission on June 6, 2007. Mounds View Planning Commission June 20, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Director Ericson summarized that the purpose of the Housing Replacement Program is to encourage the elimination of blighted property and replace it with higher value construction. He explained the program was created by the City in 1995 to provide an opportunity for the owner to sell the property to the City if the house met the eligibility requirements. He reported that the focus up to this point had been on the acquisition of the property. He stated City Council found that, after reviewing an application for demolition assistance, no criteria or standards existed for demolition. He stated the City Council also agreed that demolition assistance should be the primary focus of the program, as the City did not want to be in the market of acquiring properties. Commissioner Miller asked if this document would go to the City Council for review and approval. Director Ericson replied it would go back to the Economic Development Authority since this is their program. Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek asked if guidance on garage aesthetics should be stated. Director Ericson replied it is a judgment call; therefore, language would be hard to come up with to clarify the aesthetics. He commented he tried to not be too specific or add restrictions. Commissioner Gunn questioned who managed the program funding. Director Ericson replied the Housing Resource Center would manage the loan. Commissioner Gunn pointed out that section J-1 references inspection of the interior of the house only to determine blight qualifications and suggested both interior and exterior inspections be stated. Director Ericson replied he agreed it should be both. Commissioner Miller pointed out section G mentions both interior and exterior inspections. Director Ericson noted he would standardize the reference to inspections. Commissioner Gunn inquired as to the meaning of the waiver of relocation benefits referred to in item J-4b. Director Ericson explained Minnesota State Statutes require the acquiring entity provide relocation assistance under certain situations. Commissioner Miller asked if staff received comments from the residents since the work has begun on the document. Director Ericson replied there had not been any comments and explained that property owners could request additional information from the Housing Resource Center. Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting June 20, 2007 Page 4 Commissioner Meehihause recommended striking the last line relating to garages. Consensus was reached to delete it. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Gunn/Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek, to approve Resolution No. 869-07, a Resolution recommending the approval of changes to the Housing Replacement Program Guidelines and Building Standards as amended. Ayes — 7 Nays — 0 Motion carried. 7. Next Planning Commission Meetings: A. July 11, 2007 (July & August Date Changes — 2"a & 4m weeks) B. July 25, 2007 8. Adjournment to Agenda Session There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jim Ericson Community Development Director Transcribed by: Dianna Wise