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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-2018 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA January 3, 2018 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Special Order of Business A. Oath of Office for Commissioner Dennis Farmer B. Resolution 1081-18, a Resolution Recommending Appointment of a Chairperson and Appointment of Vice-Chairperson 4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues Not Already on the Agenda. (Before speaking, please give your full name and address for the record.) 5. Planning Cases A. Resolution 1082-18, Recommending Approval of Ordinance 940, an Ordinance Amending the City Code, Title 1100, Section 1124 Regulating Wireless Telecommunication Facilities. 6. Other Planning Activity A. (none) 7. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity I. Comprehensive Plan Taskforce II. Feb 7, 2018 Review of Planning Commission Bylaws B. Staff Updates C. Council Updates D. Planning Commissioner Reports 8. Approval of Minutes: November 15, 2017 9. Next Planning Commission Meetings: A. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 B. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 10. Meeting Conclusion Mounds View Planning Commission Oath of Office I, Dennis Farmer, do solemnly swear, to support the Constitution of the United States, and of this state, and to discharge faithfully the duties, devolving upon me as a Planning Commission member of the City of Mounds View, to the best of my judgment and ability. ____________________________________ Commissioner ____________________________________ Date Witness: ____________________________________ Jon Sevald, City Planner/Supervisor Mounds View Planning Commission Oath of Office I, Justin Klander, do solemnly swear, to support the Constitution of the United States, and of this state, and to discharge faithfully the duties, devolving upon me as a Planning Commission member of the City of Mounds View, to the best of my judgment and ability. ____________________________________ Commissioner ____________________________________ Date Witness: ____________________________________ Jon Sevald, City Planner/Supervisor Mounds View Planning Commission Oath of Office I, Gary Stevenson, do solemnly swear, to support the Constitution of the United States, and of this state, and to discharge faithfully the duties, devolving upon me as a Planning Commission member of the City of Mounds View, to the best of my judgment and ability. ____________________________________ Commissioner ____________________________________ Date Witness: ____________________________________ Jon Sevald, City Planner/Supervisor Item No: 03B Meeting Date: Jan 3, 2018_____ Type of Business: Special Order of Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, City Planner/Supervisor Item Title/Subject: Resolution 1081-18, a Resolution Recommending Appointment of a Chairperson and Appointment of a Vice- Chairperson Introduction The Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws, Section IV, establishes the offices of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The Commission shall nominate one of its members as Chairperson for a one-year term. This recommendation shall be considered by the City Council, who shall appoint the Chairperson. The Chairperson shall invite nominations from Planning Commission members. After nominations have been received, the Chairperson shall entertain a motion to close nominations. If such motion is made and passed, and more than one nomination has been made, the Chairperson shall distribute ballots to the Commission members and each member shall write his or her selection on the ballot. The recording secretary (City Planner) shall tally the ballots and announce the nominee receiving the most votes. In the event of a tie, the recording secretary shall announce the nominees tied in the voting and balloting shall be repeated until an election occurs. If only one nomination has been received, the chairperson may conduct the voting by voice vote. If a majority of the members present vote in the affirmative for the nominee, the nominee shall be elected.1 The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall assume office at the first meeting in February. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Jon Sevald, AICP Planner Attachments 1. Resolution 1081-18 1 City of Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws, Section IV(B)(3) (Election Procedure) RESOLUTION 1081-18 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON, AND APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE 2018 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 401 establishes a Planning and Zoning Commission, which shall be the City planning agency as authorized by Minnesota Statute §462.354, Subd 1; and, WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 402.01 establishes a Board of Adjustment and Appeals, of which its membership shall consist of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission; and, WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 401.02, Subd 1 states that based upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council, shall appoint a Chairperson; and, WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 401.06, Subd 1 states that at the first regular meeting in January, the Commission shall elect a Vice-Chairperson from among its appointed members for a term of one year; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends that ___________________ be appointed by the City Council as the Planning Commission Chairperson; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission does hereby appoint _____________________ as Vice-Chairperson of the Planning Commission; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IF FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Resolution 1081-18 January 3, 2018 Page 2 Adopted this 3rd day of January, 2018 __________________, Acting Chair ATTEST: Jon Sevald, City Planner/Supervisor (SEAL) Item No: 05A Meeting Date: Jan 3, 2018 Type of Business: Planning Case SP-210-18 City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, Planner Item Title/Subject: Resolution 1082-18, Recommending Approval of Ordinance 940, an Ordinance Amending the City Code, Title 1100, Section 1124 Regulating Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Introduction During the 2017 Legislative Session, laws were amended allowing Small Wireless facilities as a permitted use within the public right-of-way of all zoning districts, except in residential and historic zoning districts. In those districts, local governments have the option of requiring a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). A Small Cell Wireless Facility is an antenna, six cubic feet or smaller, that may be attached to a utility pole, and is intended to enhance 5G wireless networks. Discussion The legislation primarily deals with Title 900 of the City Code (Management of Right-of-Way). A small portion relates to the Zoning Code relating to the option of requiring a CUP within residential districts. To be consistent in the permitting process, Staff is recommending that Small Wireless Facilities be a permitted use within the public right-of-way of all zoning districts. Applicants will be required to obtain a permit from the Public Works Department. Further, Staff recommends that such facilities be prohibited from being located on existing decorative utility poles (i.e. pedestrian lights along Mounds View Blvd), and would require telecommunication companies to install new decorative utility poles which are similar to those owned by the City. Summary MN Statute §237 (Telephone, Telegraph, Telecommunications) and §238 (Cable Communications) were amended in 2017, allowing Small Wireless Facilities as a permitted use within public right-of-ways with certain exceptions, including the option for local governments to require a Conditional Use Permit if located within a residential or historical zoning district. Staff is recommending that this use be a permitted use, and not require a CUP. A Public Hearing will be held by the City Council on January 22, 2018. Ordinance 940 will include amendments to both the Zoning Ordinance, and Right-of-Way Ordinance. For the purposes of the Planning Commission, Resolution 1082-18 only applies to the Zoning Ordinance. Item 05A Jan 3, 2018 Page 2 Recommendation Staff recommends approval of Resolution 1082-18, recommending approval of Ordinance 940, an Ordinance Amending the City Code, Title 1100, Section 1124 Regulating Wireless Telecommunication Facilities. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Jon Sevald, AICP City Planner/Supervisor Attachments 1. Example of a Small Wireless Facility 2. Resolution 1082-18 Item 05A Jan 3, 2018 Page 3 Example of a Small Wireless Facility Figure 1: Environmental Health Trust RESOLUTION 1082-18 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 940, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, TITLE 1100, SECTION 1124 REGULATING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNCIATION FACILITIES WHEREAS, MN Statutes §237 (Telephone, Telegraph, Telecommunications) and §238 (Cable Communications) were amended, effective May 31, 2017, allowing Small Cell Wireless Facilities as a permitted use within right-of-way, with exceptions; and, WHEREAS, the amended MN Statutes requires amendments to the Mounds View Municipal Code, Title 900 (Public Ways and Property), and Title 1100 (Zoning Code); and, WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Municipal Code, Title 1100, Section 1124 regulates Wireless Telecommunication Facilities; and, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has considered the proposed amendment, where applicable to the Zoning Code; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the City Council amend the Municipal Code, Section 1124 as follows; TITLE 1100 ZONING CODE 1124.02: DEFINITIONS: The following words and terms, for purposes of this Chapter, shall be defined as follows: Subd 6. SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY means a wireless facility that meets both of the following qualifications: (1) each antenna is located inside an enclosure of no more than six cubic feet in volume or could fit within such an enclosure; and (2) all other wireless equipment associated with the small wireless facility provided such equipment is, in aggregate, no more than 28 cubic feet in volume, not including electric meters, concealment elements, telecommunications demarcation boxes, battery backup power systems, grounding equipment, power transfer switches, cutoff switches, cable, conduit, vertical cable runs for the connection of power and other services, and any equipment concealed from public view within or behind an existing structure or concealment. Resolution 1082-18 Page 2 Subd. 6. Subd 7. TOWER: Any ground-mounted, pole, spire, structure or combination thereof, including supporting lines, cables, wires, braces and masts, to which a telecommunications antenna is attached or affixed. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97) Subd. 7. Subd 8. TOWER, LATTICE: Three (3)- or four (4)-legged steel girdered structures typically supporting multiple communications users and services generally ranging from sixty feet (60’) to two hundred feet (200’) in height. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97) Subd. 8. Subd 9. TOWER, MONOPOLE: Single pole design, approximately three feet (3’) in diameter at the base narrowing to approximately one and a half feet (1½’) at the top, generally ranging from twenty five (25) to one hundred twenty five feet (125’) in height. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97) Subd. 9. Subd 10. UTILITY POLE: Pole used to support essential services such as power, telephone, or cable TV lines; or used to support street or pedestrian way lighting, typically located in public rights-of-way or boulevards. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97) Subd. 10. Subd 11. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES: Licensed or unlicensed wireless telecommunication services including cellular, digital cellular, personal communication services (PCS), specialized mobile radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobile radio (ESMR), commercial or private paging services, or similar services marketed or provided to the general public. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97) 1124.03: ALLOWANCE FOR TOWERS AND ANTENNAE BY ZONING DISTRICT: Subd. 1. Permitted Uses, All Districts: Wireless telecommunication towers and antennae shall be allowed in any district as a permitted use only as provided below: d. Small Wireless Facility: Small Wireless Facilities located on non-decorative utility poles within the public right-of-way, shall be permitted in all zoning districts and must be in compliance with Title 900 (Public Ways and Property). If located within public right-of-way on a block where decorative utility poles are present, the Small Wireless Facility must be located on a utility pole of similar appearance and dimensions to that of the existing decorative utility poles. Adopted this 3rd day of January, 2018 _______________, Acting Chair ATTEST: Jon Sevald, City Planner/Supervisor (SEAL) DRAFT PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting November 15, 2017 Mounds View City Hall 2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. for November 15, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners French, Klander, Klebsch, Love, Monn, Rundle, and Stevenson. Absent and Excused: None. Also Present: City Planner/Supervisor Jon Sevald, Council Member Gary Meehlhause, and Council Member Bill Bergeron ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Adopting 2018 Regular Meeting Schedule 2 Recommending Appointments to the Planning Commission 2 Recommending Two Planning Commission Liaison’s to serve 3 on the Comprehensive Plan Taskforce Approval of Minutes 4 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Special Order of Business None. Mounds View Planning Commission November 15, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases None. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. Resolution 10-78-17, Adopting 2018 Regular Meeting Schedule City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated regular meetings conducted by the Planning Commission are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Staff reviewed the proposed 2018 calendar and noted a conflict exists on Wednesday, July 4th. He recommended the Commission not hold only one meeting in July. He reported if a planning application is time sensitive, Staff may schedule a Special Meeting for an alternative date. Commissioner Klander stated it may be difficult to get a quorum for the November 21, 2018 as this was the day before Thanksgiving. The Commission agreed to keep this meeting on the calendar. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Klebsch/Commissioner French. To recommend approval of Resolution 1078-17, Adopting 2018 Regular Meeting schedule. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 1079-17, Recommending Appointments to the Planning Commission City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated the Planning and Zoning Commission consists of seven residents, appointed by the City Council to three-year terms. Appointments are based on recommendations by the Commission. Current terms include: Commissioner Began Term Term Expires Gary Stevenson Aug 12, 1991 Dec 31, 2017 Julianne Love May 15, 2013 Dec 31, 2017 Justin Klander Aug 19, 2015 Dec 31, 2017 Angelica Klebsch Jan 1, 2016 Dec 31, 2018 Jason French Jan 1, 2016 Dec 31, 2018 Celena Monn Sep 6, 2017 Dec 31, 2018 Mounds View Planning Commission November 15, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Gary Rundle Jan, 2009 Dec 31, 2019 Planner Sevald reported commission application forms were distributed to all commission members with expiring terms. Attached, are those applications received. Staff requests that the Commission consider the applications, and make a recommendation on the appointments. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Klebsch/Commissioner Rundle. To approve Resolution 1079-17, Recommending the Appointment of Gary Stevenson and Justin Klander to the Planning Commission. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 1080-17, Recommending Two Planning Commission Liaison’s to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Taskforce City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated the Comprehensive Plan is a 20-year guide, establishing the City’s goals and policies for land use and development. The Plan is updated every 10 years, and is intended to be consistent with the Metropolitan Council’s regional plan (Thrive 2040), regarding regional investments in sanitary sewer, mass-transit, affordable housing, and other topics. The City’s Comprehensive Plan update will be significantly completed by spring 2018, reviewed by adjacent cities and agencies, and submitted to the Metropolitan Council by December 31, 2018. The Comprehensive Plan will be written by Staff and consultants. A Taskforce will be assembled to review Goals and Policies, and maps. Staff requested the Planning Commission appoint two members to the Comprehensive Plan Taskforce. Chair Stevenson stated he has served on two Comprehensive Plan Taskforce’s in the past 20 years. He explained he would like to see Commissioner Rundle and Commissioner Klebsch serve as the Planning Commission representatives. Commissioner Rundle stated he may be serving on this taskforce for the Park Commission. Commissioner Klander indicated he was interested in serving on the taskforce as well. Commissioner Klebsch stated for full disclosure purposes, she was writing a chapter for the City of Brooklyn Park’s Comprehensive Plan. Planner Sevald stated this would not be a concern. Commissioner Klebsch indicated she would be happy to serve and thanked the Commission for their consideration. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Love/Chair Stevenson. To approve Resolution 1080-17, Recommending the Appointment of Angelica Klebsch and Justin Klander to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Taskforce. Mounds View Planning Commission November 15, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 7. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported staff had no upcoming planning cases. B. Staff Updates City Planner/Supervisor Sevald provided the Commission with an update from staff regarding the MWF apartment request. He reported the County has approved access for this development from Groveland Road to Mounds View Boulevard. Updated plans for this development were reviewed with the Commission along with preliminary plans for the Crossroad Pointe redevelopment site. C. Council Updates Council Member Meehlhause provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City Council. He explained the Council recently discussed the restructuring of the Public Works Department and hired Don Peterson as the Public Works Director. He updated the Commission on the City Administrator hiring process and noted interviews would be held on December 15th. He reported the Council recently approved a liquor license for the movie theater. He commented on the roadways that would be completed in 2018 within the North Business Park. He noted the Council accepted a donation from Bethlehem Baptist and approved a cable franchise with Comcast. He thanked the residents of Mounds View for their support to hire one additional Police Officer. He provided further comment on the changes that were made to the Human Resources position at City Hall. D. Planning Commissioner Reports Chair Stevenson reported the Planning Commission would have one vacancy effective January 1st. He encouraged those interested in serving on the Planning Commission to contact City Hall for further information. 8. Approval of Minutes September 6, 2017. MOTION/SECOND: Chair Stevenson/Commissioner Rundle. To approve the Minutes of the September 6, 2017 regular Planning Commission meetings as slightly amended. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View Planning Commission November 15, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ 9. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. Wednesday, December 5, 2017 B. Wednesday, December 20, 2017 10. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Jon Sevald City Planner/Supervisor Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.