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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-2018 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA February 7, 2018 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Special Order of Business A. Oath of Office for Commissioner Gary Stevenson 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. (none) 6. Other Planning Activity A. Review of Planning Commission Bylaws B. Discussion of Liquor Licenses (cont.) 7. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity I. Comprehensive Plan Taskforce (Feb 13, Feb 27) II. Final Plat of “Boulevard” (March 7) III. Housing TIF for “Boulevard” (March 7) B. Staff Updates C. Council Updates D. Planning Commissioner Reports 8. Approval of Minutes: January 3, 2018 9. Next Planning Commission Meetings: A. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 B. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 10. Meeting Adjournment 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: ___6A Meeting Date: Feb 7, 2018 Type of Business: Other City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, City Planner/Supervisor Item Title/Subject: Review of Planning Commission Bylaws Introduction The Planning & Zoning Commission Bylaws establish the rules for the Planning Commission. Section II(B) requires that the Bylaws be reviewed annually at the Commission’s first meeting in February. Discussion The Bylaws were last amended in April 2017, removing “Agenda Sessions” as one of four types of Commission meetings. Agenda Sessions were intended as work sessions to discuss non-actionable items (e.g. reviewing, but not approving minutes), which in practice, are discussed during “Regular Meetings”. Staff is not proposing any changes to the Bylaws at this time. Recommendation The Planning Commission is requested to review the Bylaws. If changes are needed, Staff will prepare a report and resolution for a future Commission meeting. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Jon Sevald, AICP City Planner / Supervisor Attachments 1. Planning & Zoning Commission Bylaws CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BYLAWS (Revised April 5, 2017) I. AUTHORITY: The Bylaws of the Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission (Bylaws) are established in accordance with the Mounds View Municipal Code Section 401.06. Subd. 7 “The Commission shall adopt bylaws for its governance and for the transaction of its business.” Where there is a conflict between the provisions of the Bylaws and the provisions of the City Charter and the Municipal Code, the provisions of the City Charter and the Municipal Code shall govern. (For purposes of simplicity, the Planning and Zoning Commission may hereinafter be referred to as the Planning Commission or the Commission.) II. ADOPTION OF BYLAWS; REVIEW AND AMENDMENT: A. ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT: The Bylaws shall be adopted by Resolution by an affirmative vote of the majority of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission appointed as voting members, and shall be placed on file with the City Administrator and the Community Development Department. A copy of the bylaws shall be forwarded to the City Council for its information. Any amendments to the Bylaws shall be adopted by Resolution in the same manner as the original Bylaws. B. ANNUAL REVIEW: The Bylaws shall be reviewed on an annual basis at the first regular meeting of the Commission in February. III. MEMBERSHIP AND VACANCIES. Vacancies on the Planning Commission shall be filled in accordance with the Municipal Code, Sections 401.02 and 401.03. IV. OFFICERS A. OFFICERS NAMED: The officers of the Planning Commission shall consist of a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The Commission may create and fill such other offices from its members, as it may determine, to transact Commission business. In addition, the City Administrator, or his or her designee, shall act as the recording secretary for the Commission for purpose of preparing meeting minutes. B. ELECTIONS; TERMS 1. Chairperson: At the first meeting in January, the Commission shall conduct an election in order to make its recommendation for the chairperson, following the procedure in Section IV.B.3. The name of the person recommended for chairperson shall be forwarded to the City Council for action at its next meeting in January. Based upon the recommendation of 2 the Planning Commission, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall appoint the chairperson of the Commission each year. 2. Vice-Chairperson: The Planning Commission shall elect a vice-chairperson each year at its first meeting in January, following the procedure in Section IV.B.3. 3. Election Procedure: For each office, 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 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. 4. Assumption of Duties: The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall assume office at the first meeting in February of each year. 5. Term of Office: The chairperson and vice chairperson shall serve one year terms, and may be re-elected to additional terms in accordance with this Section IV.B. C. DUTIES OF OFFICERS: The chairperson shall preside over the meetings of the Planning Commission, and shall have the authority to add or cancel regular meetings and to call special meetings as provided in Section VI. The Chair shall have the authority to redirect public comment unrelated to the Commission’s business to the most appropriate City commission or to the City Council. The vice chairperson shall assume the duties of the chairperson, in the absence of the chairperson. In the event of the absence of both the chairperson and vice-chairperson, those members present shall elect a temporary chairperson to preside over the meeting. V. COUNCIL LIAISON: The City Council may appoint from among its members a Liaison to the Commission on an annual basis. It is expected that the Council Liaison will attend the Commission meetings on a regular basis. In the event of the absence of the Council Liaison at a Commission meeting, a Commission member may be appointed by the chairperson to represent the Planning Commission at the next regular City Council meeting or at the meeting where the City Council will be considering the planning cases acted upon by the Planning Commission in the absence of the Council Liaison. VI. MEETINGS A. TYPES OF MEETINGS; SCHEDULE: The annual meeting schedule of the 3 Commission shall be adopted by Resolution at the first regular meeting in December for the following year. 1. Regular Meetings: Subject to the adopted meeting schedule, the Commission’s regular meetings will occur on the first and third Wednesdays of each month for the purpose of convening public hearings, making recommendations to the City Council, conducting business which requires a vote of the Commission, convening as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, conducting long-range planning functions and other official business. 2. Special Meetings: From time to time, special meetings may be called in order to process significant caseloads, to review works in progress such as comprehensive plan updates or municipal code revisions, or to undertake a retreat or strategic planning session, either amongst itself or in the company of the City Council or other commissions. Special meetings can be proposed by any Commission member or at the request of the City Administrator, or designated staff liaison, yet must be approved by a majority vote of the Commission. 3. Emergency Special Meetings. Emergency special meetings can be called via written notice to the City Administrator, or designated staff liaison, by the Chairperson or two Commission members, or by the City Administrator, or designated staff liaison. (Emergency special meetings are those in which the subject matter is of such an immediate concern that it cannot be delayed until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission.) The City Administrator, or designated staff liaison, shall post and mail a notice of any special meeting in accordance with State Statutes. Planning Commission members shall be notified by telephone and in writing, if possible, at least seven days prior to a special meeting. 4. Cancellation of Meetings: Regular or special meetings may be canceled by the chairperson or City Administrator, or designated staff liaison, in the event that there are no items of business requiring the attention of the Commission, or for lack of a quorum, or in response to inclement weather or for any other good and sufficient reason. Members of the Commission shall be notified by telephone of any meeting cancellation. A notice of the meeting cancellation shall be posted as required by State Statutes. B. QUORUM: A majority of the number of voting members appointed to the Commission shall constitute a quorum. C. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS; ADJOURNMENT 1. Meeting Chairperson: If neither the chairperson nor the vice chairperson is present to conduct a meeting of the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission may elect a meeting chair from among those members present prior to the commencement of business. The election shall follow the procedures set forth in Section IV.B.3, except that the Community Development Director, or his or her designee, shall conduct the election. 2. Open Meeting Law: Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the State of Minnesota Open Meeting Law (Minn. Statutes 471.705). 4 3. Adjournment: Meetings shall adjourn at or before 11:00 p.m. unless a two- thirds majority of the members present agree to extend the time of adjournment. If there is no objection, the Chairperson may declare the meeting adjourned without the necessity of a motion or vote by the Commission. D. MINUTES: Minutes shall be recorded for regular meetings and each commission member shall receive a copy of the unapproved minutes for review and approval at a succeeding meeting. Minutes shall be approved by motion. Approved minutes shall be the official record of the business conducted and actions taken by the Planning Commission. Commission members may request copies of approved minutes after they have been corrected, if necessary, and signed as approved. Copies of the approved minutes shall be filed with the Community Development Department. Unapproved minutes shall be clearly marked “DRAFT”; approved minutes shall be marked “APPROVED”. A policy statement regarding the content and format of the minutes shall be on file with the Community Development Department which may be reviewed from time to time as needed. VII. INFORMATIONAL PACKETS: Each Commissioner shall receive a staff report, plans and additional information, as appropriate, for each item placed on the agenda for any regular or special meeting. The Commission packet should be delivered at least four days prior to the meeting. Each Commissioner is responsible for reviewing the material within the packet prior to the meeting. VIII. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS: Advice from, consultation with, and/or requests for review by the City Attorney, City Engineer, City Planning Agency, or other paid consultants shall be in accordance with the Municipal Code, Section 401.07. IX. SUPPLEMENTARY PUBLICATIONS: All Commission members shall receive a copy of the Mounds View Municipal Code and a copy of the Municipal Comprehensive Plan as well as other materials provided by the City Council or City Staff. These materials shall be retained by each commission member and returned to the City Administrator, or designated staff liaison upon the member’s resignation or termination of appointment. X. CONDUCT OF MEMBERS A. ATTENDANCE: Commission members shall advise the designated Staff member or the Commission chairperson of an anticipated absence from any regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. Any member absent from three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings or more than six regularly scheduled meetings per year without the consent of the Commission shall be deemed to have vacated the office, and such vacancy shall be filled by the City Council pursuant to Section 401.03, Subd. 1. A leave of absence may be granted by the consent of the Commission. 5 B. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: 1. General Standard: No Commissioner shall be appointed with private or personal interests likely to conflict with the general public interest. If any person appointed to the Commission shall find that their private or personal interests are involved in any matter coming before the Commission, they shall disqualify themselves from taking part in any discussion or action on the matter; alternatively, they may be disqualified by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Commissioners in attendance. 2. Conflict Due to Economic Interests: A Commissioner has a conflict of interest if, in his or her discharge of official duties, would be required to take an action or make a decision that would substantially affect the Commissioner’s financial interests or those of an associated business, unless the effect on the Commissioner is no greater than on other members of the Commissioner’s business classification, profession, or occupation. In the event a conflict of interest exists with respect to a particular matter before the Commission, the Commissioner shall disqualify himself or herself from taking part in any discussion or action on the matter. C. EX PARTE CONTACTS: Ex parte contacts are contacts between individuals seeking to influence the decisions of the Planning Commission and individual Commission members outside the meeting forum. Such contacts may include communications with project applicants, supporters and opponents. When the Planning Commission is involved in a matter which is to be heard and decided by the Commission (e.g. variances), Planning Commissioners shall indicate to the person contacting them that such communication and all testimony needs to be offered at the hearing to ensure a fair hearing for all parties. The intent is for Planning Commissioners to make their decisions based on the same information provided to all Planning Commissioners. Planning Commissioners should avoid expressing any opinion as to the merits of the case outside of Commission meetings. When ex parte contacts occur, the Planning Commissioner is responsible for notifying appropriate City staff and for conveying the substance of any ex parte communication to other Commission members at the next commission meeting at which the matter discussed is under consideration. ___________________________ Gary Stevenson, Chairperson ATTEST: ___________________________ James Ericson, City Administrator Revision History: April 5, 2017 March 16, 2016 January 24, 2007 September 1, 2004 February 21, 2001 February 2, 2000 March 5, 1997 February 3, 1993 October 1990 Item No: ___6B Meeting Date: Feb 7, 2016 Type of Business: Other City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, City Planner/Supervisor Item Title/Subject: Discussion of Liquor Licenses (cont.) Introduction During the City Council’s January 2nd Work Session, the Council discussed the City’s moratorium of the issuance of new intoxicating liquor licenses. Staff introduced this topic at the Planning Commission’s January 3rd meeting, intending to receive feedback. The Commission had a number of questions, which Staff indicated would be addressed at a future meeting. Discussion Liquor stores are required to obtain an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License. Intoxicating liquor means alcohol greater than 3.2%. A gas station might have a license to sell 3.2% beer (3.2% malt liquor license). In 2016, Snap Market (2410 Co Rd I) applied for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license, prompting the City Council to adopt a moratorium 1 on the issuance of new intoxicating liquor licenses. This moratorium did not apply to Snap Market’s application because it preceded adoption of the moratorium. A license was approved pending certain requirements, of which Snap Market did not meet, and is no longer in business. Analysis The Council’s intent of adopting the moratorium was to research a number of questions, including (see attached for more details); 1. Determine the number of off-sale liquor establishments that may locate in the City. Unlimited. 2. Analyze the relationship between off-sale liquor stores and criminal activity. 1 Resolution 8551 (Apr. 11, 2016), adoption of a 6-month moratorium, May 11, 2016 through October 11, 2016. Moratorium was extended one year (Aug 14, 2017), expiring October 11, 2017. Item 06B Page 2 There is not a direct correlation between the location of liquor stores and criminal activity. There is a correlation between loitering and criminal activity. The perception is that liquor stores provide a place to loiter, thereby attracting criminal activity. This is no different than any other gathering space, such as a park or parking lot. 3. Determine if any additional official controls should be used to regulate the sale of intoxicating liquor. This is up to the City Council’s discretion. In Staff’s research, there are no “best practices” used by a majority of cities. 4. Determine whether there should be a minimum distance separation requirement between off-sale liquor stores. This is up to the City Council’s discretion. Similar to #2, Staff did not find a correlation between the location of liquor stores and non-compatible uses. The attached January 2nd Staff Report includes research conducted by a University of California graduate student. The research suggests popular opinion is to allow a concentration of liquor stores within a shopping area (e.g. Mounds View Square), but not in a neighborhood area. However, depending on how a person defines “neighborhood”, Mounds View Square is in a neighborhood. The current ordinance prohibits such businesses within 500’ of Edgewood and Pinewood schools and churches, measured from the main door of the business to the school/church building. It is Staff’s opinion that the intent of providing a separation has more to do with the “appearance” of a liquor store than it does the distance between a liquor store and a school or church. A store’s appearance (e.g. bared doors & windows, windows covered by sign decals) is difficult to regulate, and would need to be applied to all businesses (restaurants, banks, gas stations, etc.). 5. Determine which zoning district such licensed businesses may operate. This is up to the City Council’s discretion. Currently, liquor stores are a permitted use in the B-2, B-3, and B-4 districts, and must comply with setbacks. This applies to Microbreweries & Microdistilleries2. 2 Ordinance 926, pertaining to “Cocktail Rooms, Microbreweries, Microdistilleries, and Taprooms” (Aug 22, 2016) additionally allows such uses in the I-1 district. Item 06B Page 3 Summary Upon receiving an application in 2016 for an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license at Snap Market, the City Council adopted a moratorium to study a number of questions. The moratorium did not affect Snap Market, which is no longer in business. Staff’s research concluded that the Council’s concerns are policy based, and cannot be answered definitively. Since adoption of the moratorium, the City has received an inquiry if a liquor store would be allowed attached to a gas station. It would. The gas station has not pursued this. Recommendation The Planning Commission is requested to continue its discussion from its January 3rd meeting, and to forward any recommendations to the City Council for the Council’s consideration at a future Council Work Session. Staff is not recommending any changes to the Ordinance. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Jon Sevald, AICP Planner Attachments 1. Council Staff Memo, January 2, 2018 City of Mounds View Licensed Off-Sale Liquor December 19, 2017 ABC (AB) LIQUOR MERWYN LIQUORS VINO & STOGIES SNAP MARKET SUPER- AMERICA Site Address 2840 Mounds View Blvd. 2577 Mounds View Blvd. 2345 County Road H2 2408 County Road I 2640 County Road I Owner Name Selam Mebratu, Menbe, Inc. Thomas Cohen, Merwin Liquors LLC Robert Waste Jr. Khyati Patel Northern Tier Retail, LLC Address 1212 44 ½ Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 5704 Kemrich, Edina, MN 55439 2345 County Road H2, Mounds View, MN 55112 / 6908 Sunset Road 6472 Alvardo Lane, Maple Grove, MN 5531 576 Bielenberg Drive, Suite 200, Woodbury, MN 55125 Licensed/Been a Liquor Store Since: Addition put on in 1956, first reference of a liquor store that I could see is 1961. But I think it was a liquor store on and off from then until now. Budget Liquor was located adjacent to the existing space (which was a hardware store) in 1975. Built in 1974. Built 1952 SF/Store, from what I can see, in 1972 became B & R Liquor & Grocery Licensed Approved 2017, not yet issued. Found Liquor License from 1987. Structure built in 1986. Square Footage 1,200 square feet DRAFT PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting January 3, 2018 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Blvd, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Klebsch at 7:00 p.m. for January 3, 2018. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Farmer, French, Klander, Klebsch, Monn, and Rundle. Absent and Excused: Commissioners Stevenson (excused). Also Present: City Planner/Supervisor Jon Sevald, Council Member Gary Meehlhause, and Council Member Bill Bergeron. ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Oath of Office for Commissioners 1 Resolution 1081-18 a Resolution Recommending Appointment of a 2 Chairperson and Appointment of Vice-Chairperson Resolution 1082-18 Recommending Approval of Ordinance 940, an 4 Ordinance Amending the City Code, Title 1100, Section 1124 Regulating Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Liquor Store Discussion 5 Approval of Minutes 7 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Special Order of Business A. Oath of Office for Commissioner Dennis Farmer, and Commissioner Justin Klander Mounds View Planning Commission January 3, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ City Planner/Supervisor Sevald administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Planning Commissioner Dennis Farmer. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald administered the Oath of Office to reappointed Planning Commissioner Justin Klander. B. Resolution 1081-18, a Resolution Recommending Appointment of a Chairperson and Appointment of Vice-Chairperson City Planner/Supervisor Sevald requested the Commission adopt a Resolution appointing a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2018. Commissioner Klander asked if nominations should be taken for both chair and vice-chair at the same time. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald suggested nominations for these positions be taken separately. Acting Chair Klebsch called for nominations for Chairperson of the Planning Commission for 2018. Commissioner Rundle nominated Gary Stevenson. Commissioner Monn nominated Angelica Klebsch. Acting Chair Klebsch thanked Commissioner Monn for this nomination. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald passed out ballots and the Commission voted for a Chairperson. After tallying the votes, Angelica Klebsch was recommended as Chairperson for the Planning Commission for 2018. Acting Chair Klebsch called for nominations for Vice-Chairperson. Commissioner Klander nominated Gary Stevenson. The consensus of the Commission was to appoint Gary Stevenson Vice-Chairperson. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Monn. To approve Resolution 1081-18, a Resolution Recommending Appointment of a Chairperson (Angelica Klebsch) and Appointment of Vice-Chairperson (Gary Stevenson). Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission January 3, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda Bill Bergeron, 7729 Woodlawn Drive, addressed the Commission regarding the development of Crossroad Pointe. He commented on the present plan for this site which included a gun club and shooting range. He explained he was opposed to the gun club and shooting range based on research he has conducted. He feared that neighboring properties would be adversely impacted if a gun range were to locate on this property. In addition, he did not want this development to become a Second Amendment issue. He stated he supported the City pursuing another development for this site in order to keep property values stable. Commissioner Klander thanked Council Member Bergeron for bringing his concerns to the Commission. He explained he has visited other gun clubs in the metro area and indicated he would keep these comments in mind when this development comes forward. Commissioner Monn stated she attended the open house at the Mounds View Community Center for this development. She explained she initially opposed the project, but after speaking with the Police Chief she understood how the gun club would enhance training opportunities for the Police Department. In addition, the proposed use would offer students an opportunity to practice trap shooting. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported the applicant is proposing to construct a full-service gun range, similar to a facility in Chanhassen. Commissioner Monn questioned if other options had been considered for Crossroad Pointe. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald discussed the three proposals that were submitted for this project. Commissioner Klander stated the developer has made it clear from the start that the gun range was not a deal breaker. He asked if this was still the case. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported this was his understanding and noted the gun range could be removed and replaced with a larger apartment complex. The Commission requested staff research this item further and forward the findings onto the Commission. Commissioner Klander stated he was troubled by the fact the Police Chief supported the gun range. He did not understand how bringing additional guns into the community would improve community policing efforts. He requested staff speak with the Police Chief and for him to explain to the Commission why a gun range would benefit the community and the Police Department. Acting Chair Klebsch supported this suggestion and stated she too would like to better understand the cost/benefit analysis of having a gun range in the community. She explained she had mixed feelings about this development and noted she was a gun owner. She did not want this development to become a Second Amendment right either and stated she looked forward to conducting further research on the project to see how it would fit into the Mounds View Boulevard Corridor. Mounds View Planning Commission January 3, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Council Member Bergeron commented he fully supported the great work being done by Police Chief Harder. He explained the proposed range would be more convenient for the Police Department, would create cost savings for the City and would provide greater opportunities for advanced training. He stated he believed there were other options available for locating a gun range. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases A. Resolution 1082-18, Recommending Approval of Ordinance 940, an Ordinance Amending the City Code, Title 1100, Section 1124 Regulating Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated 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. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald explained 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. Staff recommended the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Ordinance as presented. Commissioner Klander asked how many small cell wireless facilities were anticipated to be installed in the City. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated this would be difficult to estimate and noted antennas could co-locate on the same pole. Commissioner Klander questioned if there would be a fee to locating the antennas on the pole. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald indicated he was uncertain as to the expense. Commissioner Klander inquired what the benefit would be to allowing small cell wireless facilities in the City. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported wireless internet service would be improved throughout the City. Mounds View Planning Commission January 3, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ Acting Chair Klebsch asked how the City would ensure there would be consistency with the pole aesthetics. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald explained the City would have a design standard in place for the ornamental poles along Mounds View Blvd. Commissioner Farmer inquired if the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process would cause delays in the installation process of these facilities. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated this was a concern for staff and for this reason, staff was recommending small cell wireless facilities be permitted without a CUP. He explained a larger issue was the zoning differences for streets. The streets may be wholly or partially in one zoning district or another, and are not zoned consistently. Commissioner Klander stated he supported the small cell towers being permitted without a CUP. He believed these units would be most helpful in residential areas. Acting Chair Klebsch asked if the Ordinance would set a maximum number of small cell towers allowed in the City. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported a maximum number would not be set. Commissioner Farmer questioned if design standards should be further considered by the Planning Commission. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated design standards were covered in other Ordinances, noting standards were already in place for Edgewood Drrive and Mounds View Boulevard. Acting Chair Klebsch inquired if the City would be charging rent for small cell tower facilities. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported a fee of $150 per year would be charged by the City. Commissioner Farmer asked if other cities would be pursuing a CUP process for these facilities. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald commented many other cities were taking a wait and see approach to these facilities. Commissioner Monn questioned if the City had knowledge of where the black spots were in the community. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald indicated the City did not have this knowledge. He stated it was his understanding the small cell towers would be used for 5G services. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Klander/Commissioner Rundle. To approve Resolution 1082-18, a Resolution Recommending Approval of Ordinance 940, an Ordinance Amending the City Code, Title 1100, Section 1124 Regulating Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. Ayes – 5 Nays – 1 (Farmer) Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. Liquor Store Discussion Mounds View Planning Commission January 3, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 6 ________________________________________________________________________ City Planner/Supervisor Sevald discussed a moratorium that had been passed by the Council in April of 2017 that prohibited the issuance of additional off-sale liquor licenses in the City. He explained this covered the sale of hard liquor and not 3.2 beer. He reported the moratorium was put in place to allow the City Council time to consider off-sale/liquor store regulations. He stated the Council had directed staff to research five questions. The answers to these questions were summarized with the Commission. Staff requested the Commission review this information and provide staff with feedback on off-sale liquor licenses. It was noted there were currently two liquor stores operating in Mounds View. Acting Chair Klebsch asked if setback requirements for liquor stores were already in place. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported this was the case. Acting Chair Klebsch recommended liquor stores be more than 500 feet from all daycares within the City of Mounds View. Acting Chair Klebsch questioned if a taproom had to follow the same off-sale liquor store requirements. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported taprooms required a different permit. Acting Chair Klebsch stated she would like further information on how this Ordinance would impact distilleries and micro-breweries. Acting Chair Klebsch stated she would like to better understand what the City would be limiting and what opportunities the City was missing out on. She recommended that a number be set for the total off-sale licenses allowed in the City. She explained this could be based on the City’s population and encouraged staff to speak with neighboring communities to see how this has been regulated. Acting Chair Klebsch asked when the moratorium would expire. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated the moratorium would expire sometime between April and August. Commissioner Klander supported the City addressing this Ordinance further. Commissioner Farmer questioned if this topic would be impacted by the Comprehensive Plan updates. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald explained the Comprehensive Plan was a more broad document that assisted the City with overall planning. He believed that the minor details for this issue had to be addressed through an Ordinance. Council Member Meehlhause addressed the Council and discussed the history of this topic. He commented that there really was not any consistency between cities as to how many liquor stores should be allowed in a community. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald thanked the Commission for their input and noted he would report back at a future meeting. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission January 3, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 7 ________________________________________________________________________ 7. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity i. Comprehensive Plan Taskforce ii. February 7, 2018 Review of Planning Commission Bylaws City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated the Comprehensive Plan Taskforce would hold its first meeting on Tuesday, January 9th. He reported the Commission would be reviewing its bylaws on Wednesday, February 7th. B. Staff Updates City Planner/Supervisor Sevald provided the Commission with an update from staff noting the City had a new Building Official. He also provided the Commission with an update on the Public Works Facility. C. Council Updates Council Member Meehlhause provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City Council. He stated in December the Council reviewed two proposals for daycare services at the Community Center. He explained Council consensus was to continue the contract with Creative Kids. He commented on the INH proposal for Crossroad Pointe. He discussed the street improvements that would be completed in 2018. He reported the tennis and basketball courts at Greenfield and Groveland Parks would be replaced in the coming year. He stated the Council held a Truth in Taxation meeting in December and approved the 2018 budget. He noted the MWF project had been approved by the Council and would be moving forward. He thanked the Commission members for their willingness to serve on the Planning Commission and a special thanks to those serving on the Comprehensive Plan Taskforce. He explained after a long hiring process the Council had hired Nyle Zikmund as the City Administrator. He stated Council Member Bergeron would be serving as the Council liaison in 2018. D. Planning Commissioner Reports None. 8. Approval of Minutes November 15, 2017. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner French. To approve the Minutes of the November 15, 2017 regular Planning Commission meetings as presented. Mounds View Planning Commission January 3, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 B. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 ______________________________________________________________________________ 10. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Acting Chair Klebsch adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Jon Sevald City Planner/Supervisor Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.