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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-2013 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA January 2, 2013 -- 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Special Order of Business A. Oath of Office for Commissioners B. Election of Officers – Chair and Vice-Chair 4. Approval of Minutes: November 7, 2012 5. 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.) 6. Planning Cases None 7. Other Planning Activity A. Discuss City Code Amendment for Accessory Buildings 8. Next Planning Commission Meetings: A. February 6, 2013 B. February 20, 2013 9. Adjourn to Agenda Session AGENDA SESSION 1. Review Minutes: a. December 5, 2012 2. Staff Reports a. Upcoming Planning Cases 3. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners’ Reports 4. Meeting Conclusion PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting December 5, 2012 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. for December 5, 2012. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Cramblit, Meehlhause, Miller, Rundle, Schiltgen, Stevenson and Smith. Absent and Excused: None. Also Present: Planning Associate Heidi Heller. ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Approval of Minutes 1 Review Planning Commissioner Applications 2 Set 2013 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule 3 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Approval of Minutes October 3, 2012. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Cramblit/Commissioner Meehlhause. To approve the Minutes of the October 3, 2012 regular Planning Commission meeting as slightly amended. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View Planning Commission December 5, 2012 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. Review Planning Commissioner Applications Planning Associate Heller informed the Commission that the term of three Planning Commission members, Paul Schiltgen, Holly Smith and Keith Cramblit, expire at the end of the year. The remaining two years of Gary Meehlhause’s term will also need to be filled since he was elected to the City Council starting in January. She explained the City advertised the vacancies, with applications due on November 26, 2012. Staff received applications from two current Commissioners for another term, in addition to two new applications. She noted Holly Smith would be interested in the two-year term with other three candidates receiving the standard three- year term. Staff requested the Commission review the applications and make a recommendation to Council. The Commission was in favor of the applications received by Holly Smith and Paul Schiltgen. Chair Stevenson requested the two new candidates come forward and introduce themselves to the Planning Commission. John Elofson introduced himself to the Planning Commission noting he has been a resident of Mounds View since 1973. He explained he was looking forward to serving the community. He noted he has worked for the Post Office for the last four years. Cindy Carvelli-Yu, 5255 Irondale Road, introduced herself to the Planning Commission noting she has been a resident of Mounds View since 1996. She indicated she has worked with the City in the past with rebranding the City and works diligently with her neighborhood watch. She loves the Mounds View community and looked forward to being a part of the Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Meehlhause/Commissioner Rundle. To recommend Paul Schiltgen, Holly Smith, John Elofson and Cindy Carvelli-Yu to serve as Planning Commissioners beginning in January 2013, with Holly Smith filling the two-year term. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission December 5, 2012 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ B. Set 2013 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule Planning Associate Heller indicated the Commission establishes a meeting schedule each year by Resolution. The meeting schedule proposed for 2013 represents the usual first and third Wednesday of each month. She commented there did not appear to be any conflicts with holidays in 2013. The only meeting close to a holiday was July 3rd. Staff recommended the Commission discuss and approve the meeting schedule. Chair Stevenson recommended the meetings in July be moved to the 10th and the 24th (second and fourth Wednesdays). MOTION/SECOND: Chair Stevenson/Commissioner Cramblit. To Approve Resolution 974- 12, Establishing the 2013 Meeting Schedule of the Planning Commission, as slightly amended. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 7. Next Planning Commission Meetings: A. December 19, 2012 B. January 2, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________ 8. Adjournment to Agenda Session There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ (The meeting immediately adjourned to the Agenda Session) Respectfully submitted, Heidi Heller Planning Associate Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Item No: 7A Meeting Date: January 2, 2013 Type of Business: Other Planning Activity City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate Item Title/Subject: Discuss Proposed Code Amendment for Accessory Buildings Introduction: Community Development staff is asked by residents what styles or types of “buildings” or materials are allowed to be used as accessory buildings. The zoning code specifies a few types of materials that are not allowed (such as tubular and canvas structures) and states that the exterior must be weather resistant. Discussion: The Planning Commission has made changes to the zoning code regarding accessory buildings, and there has been a lot of discussion over how much to regulate the styles of the accessory buildings. Regulations for the roof pitch and style were added to the Code a few years ago, but in general, the Planning Commission has decided not to regulate the styles of accessory buildings that are allowed. The exception to this is when a conditional use permit is approved for a structure over 952 square feet. One of the conditions is that the accessory building shall have a uniform appearance with the house. City staff has recently discovered a residential property in the City that is using a steel shipping container as a shed. Staff does not feel that this type of structure is appropriate in a residential district (or possibly in any zoning district), and is suggesting that the Planning Commission consider adding language to the zoning code that would not allow these to be used as storage buildings. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review and discuss the information, and provide staff with direction about the proposed amendment. Respectfully submitted. Heidi Heller Planning Associate Attachments: 1. Photo of shipping container 2. Zoning Code sections that regulate accessory buildings Photo of Shipping Container Existing Zoning Code regulations for accessory buildings 1102.02: DEFINITIONS: The following words and terms, wherever they occur in this Code, shall be defined as follows: (Ord. 548, 9-24-94; Ord. 620, 7-27-98) Subd. 1. ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE: A subordinate building or use which is located on the same lot on which the main building or use is situated and which is reasonably necessary and incidental to the conduct of the primary use of such building or main use. Subd. 11. BUILDING: Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. Subd. 14. CARPORT: Space for the housing or storage of motor vehicles and enclosed on not more than two (2) sides. Subd. 49. GARAGE, PRIVATE: A detached accessory building or portion of the principal building, including a carport, which is used for storing vehicles. Subd. 118. STRUCTURE: Anything erected, the use of which requires more or less permanent locations on the ground or attached to something having a permanent location on the ground. 1103.06: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, USES AND EQUIPMENT: Subd. 1. Connection to Principal Building: An accessory building shall be considered an integral part of the principal building if it is connected to the principal building by a covered passageway. Subd. 2. Location in Yards: a. No accessory building, other than a garage, shall be erected or located within any required yard other than the rear yard. (1988 Code §40.04) b. Accessory uses or equipment must be located in the rear yard, except those expressly allowed in side yards in subdivision 1104.01(5) of this Title. (Ord. 453, 2-27-89) 1104.01: YARD REQUIREMENTS Subd. 4. Minimum Setbacks for Accessory Buildings, Driveways and Parking Areas: a. Accessory Buildings (detached from a principal building): (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) (1) R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5: (Amended, Ord. 829, 9-3-09) (a) front: no accessory building shall be located between the front of the principal building and the front lot line. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) (b) side: five feet (5') except the minimum setback shall be thirty feet (30') from any lot line abutting a public street. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) (c) rear, including street frontages at the rear of through lots: five feet (5'). (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) (2) All other districts: (a) front: no accessory building shall be located between the front of the principal building and the front lot line. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) (b) side: same as principal building. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) (c) rear: same as principal building, except accessory buildings having four hundred (400) square feet or less and not abutting property in a residential district or a street, may have a minimum rear setback of ten feet (10'). (Ord. 590, 11-25- 96) 1106.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-1 District: (1988 Code §40.10) Subd. 1. Accessory Buildings: Accessory buildings, which for these purposes shall include garages, tool houses, carports, sheds and similar buildings for storage of domestic supply and noncommercial recreational equipment, whether attached or detached. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00) a. Every R-1 zoned property improved with a single-family dwelling is allowed a maximum of one-thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet of combined accessory building area, subject to the requirements noted herein. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00; Ord. 693, 3-25-02) b. Accessory buildings shall not exceed eighteen feet (18') or that of the principal structure, whichever is less, in height, shall be five feet (5') or more from all lots lines of adjoining lots and shall have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12, but no steeper than 12-12. Rounded, dome or geodesic dome roofs are not allowed on accessory buildings. Accessory buildings one hundred twenty (120) square feet or under shall be three feet (3’) or more from any other building or structure. Accessory buildings over one hundred twenty (120) square feet shall meet the minimum fire separation distance as required by the Minnesota State Building Code. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00; Ord. 828, 10-8-09) c. No accessory building in an R-1 District shall exceed nine hundred fifty-two (952) square feet in area, except by conditional use permit. (Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord. 664, 8-14-00) d. The combined square footage of accessory buildings in a rear yard shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the rear yard. (Ord. 442, 7-11-88; Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord. 664, 8-14-00) e. An outdoor living room or patio shall not be used for storage of automobiles or trucks. (Ord. 664-8-14-00) f. No permit shall be issued for the construction of more than three (3) accessory buildings in any R-1 District. One (1) of the three (3) permits must be for a garage. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00) g. Accessory buildings shall have a weather resistant, treated or finished exterior. Structures composed of tubular metal and canvas or exposed plywood, particle board or similar materials shall not be permitted. The City does not allow cloth, canvas, plastic sheets and tarps or similar materials as primary exterior materials on accessory buildings (except for green houses). (Ord. 664, 8-14-00; Ord. 828, 10-8-09) h. If any accessory building is to be utilized for the storage of frequently-used vehicles, it shall be serviced by an improved driveway so as to control dust, drainage and erosion, according to the requirements as set forth in Section 902.05 of this Code. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00) i. The roof of all accessory buildings exceeding two hundred fifty (250) square feet in size shall: (Added, Ord. 828, 10-8-09) (1) Match or be similar to the character and style of the roof of the principal structure. (Added, Ord. 828, 10-8-09) (2) Have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12. (Added, Ord. 828, 10-8-09) 1106.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in an R-1 District (requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by Section 1125.01 of this Title): Subd. 6. Accessory building exceeding nine hundred fifty two (952) square feet. (Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord. 664, 8-14-00) a. The accessory building must conform with Section 1103.06 and subdivision 1106.03(l) of this Title. b. The combined square footage of all accessory buildings on one (1) lot cannot exceed one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet. (Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord. 701, 9-9-02) c. The building shall be designed and maintained to provide a uniform appearance with the dwelling unit. d. The width of the building cannot exceed thirty five feet (35'). (Ord. 664, 8-14-00) e. The building shall be a permanent structure. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00) f. Should the use for which the permit was granted be changed, the permit shall be subject to reconsideration, revocation or other action regulated by Section 1125.01 of this Title. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00)