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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 25, 2007 -- 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes:
A. June 6, 2007
4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues Not Already
Present on the Agenda. (Before speaking, please give your full name and address for the
minutes.)
5. Planning Cases
A. CU2007-00 and VR2007-001 Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an
Oversize Garage and a Variance for Garage Width to Exceed 35 Feet
Applicant: Tim Clemons & Collette O’Donovan
Address: 8290 Sunnyside Road
B. MA2007-00 Review Preliminary Plat for 8184 Eastwood & 8211 Red Oak Drive
Applicant: Abiding Savior Lutheran Church
Address: 8211 Red Oak Drive
6. Other Planning Activity
A. Discussion of Allowable Zoning District Locations for Massage Therapy
B. Comprehensive Plan 2008 Update
7. Next Planning Commission Meetings:
A. August 8, 2007
B. August 22, 2007
8. Adjourn to Agenda Session
Agenda Session
1. Review Minutes:
a. June 20, 2007
2. Staff Reports
a. Upcoming Planning Cases
3. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners’ Reports
4. Meeting Conclusion
Item No: 5A
Meeting Date: July 25, 2007
Type of Business: Public Hearing
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Mounds View Planning Commission
From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Item Title/Subject: Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an
Oversized Garage and a Variance for the Garage to
Exceed 35 Feet Wide at 8290 Sunnyside Road;
Planning Case No. CU2007-004 and VR2007-001
Introduction:
The applicants, Tim Clemons and Collette O’Donovan, are requesting approval of a
conditional use permit and a variance for an oversized detached garage on their property at
8290 Sunnyside Road. They would like to add a 22’x24’ addition to the east side of the
existing garage. The current garage size is 32 feet wide, 24 feet deep and 768 square feet.
With the new addition the garage would be 54 feet wide and 24 feet deep with a total square
footage of 1,296.
The plot plan submitted indicates a garage area in excess of what is allowed without a
conditional use permit. Accessory buildings, attached or detached, are limited to 952 square
feet. Anything beyond 952 square feet must go through a conditional use permit application
process. Oversize garages are limited to being 35 feet wide, and anything beyond 35 feet in
width must go through the variance process.
Conditional Use Permit Discussion
Requirements:
Section 1106.03, Subd. 1: This part of the Code limits the height of an accessory building,
the number of accessory buildings and the backyard coverage ratio of accessory buildings.
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for garages exceeding 952 square feet.
Section 1106.04, Subd. 6: This part of the Code enumerates the conditions for garages
exceeding 952 square feet, which are that the garage be permanent, be uniform in
appearance with the home, and not exceed 1,800 square feet of total accessory building area
on the lot.
Section 1125.01, Subd. 1: The Planning Commission is required to review the possible
adverse effects of the requested conditional use.
Discussion:
Except for the width, the request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct the 1,296 square
foot garage satisfies the requirements as stated in Section 1106.03 and 1106.04, Subdivision
6 of the Mounds View Zoning Code. All setback requirements would be satisfied with this
request.
8290 Sunnyside CUP & VR Request
July 25, 2007
Page 2
The Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance of residential areas
so as to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residential
property in general. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property, 8290 Sunnyside
Road, as low-density residential.
CUP Considerations:
Chapter 1125 of the Zoning Code requires that the Planning Commission review and address
any potential adverse effects which include, but are not limited to, relationship with the
Comprehensive Plan, geographical area involved, potential depreciation, the character of the
surrounding area and the demonstrated need for such a use. Each of these potential
adverse effects is addressed below.
Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. As previously stated, the Comprehensive Plan
encourages the development and maintenance of residential areas so as to improve the
quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residential property in general.
The garage will be expanded in order for the applicant to be able to store their vehicles
indoors, which will be a benefit to the neighborhood.
The Geographical Area Involved. The home is located on the north end of Sunnyside Road,
setback further than the neighboring homes and on a wooded lot. During the summer months,
the house and garage are not visible from the street. During the winter, only the east end of
the garage may be slightly visible through the trees. In this case, the proposed oversized
garage would not be noticeable or out of place in the neighborhood. This garage should not
affect any neighboring properties.
Depreciation. The proposed garage would benefit the subject property both in a practical sense
by providing additional on site, indoor parking and storage, as well as in an economic sense, as
the construction would increase the “value” of the property. Increased property values are of
course a benefit to everyone.
The Character of the Surrounding Area. Sunnyside Road is entirely single family residential.
The homes in this area are a variety of styles and ages and most have large lots. The
proposed garage would not be out of character in this area since the garage is placed
sideways on the lot and the extra width would not be seen from the street. This property is
about 256 feet deep, so the new garage should not affect any neighbors. The expanded
garage would not change the current front look of the house.
The Demonstrated Need for Such a Use. The applicants have recreational vehicles along with
a few regular vehicles and would like to store them indoors and out of sight.
CUP Summary:
Other than the garage width, all zoning and code issues are satisfied with this request.
8290 Sunnyside CUP & VR Request
July 25, 2007
Page 3
Variance Discussion
A variance is required for this request because the garage would exceed 35 feet in width. If
the area of the garage were 952 square feet or less, there would be no limit on the width.
While there are no explicit width limits for garages less than 952 square feet, there are
practical limits due to minimum garage depths. The rationale for limiting a garage width is
based solely on aesthetics. Previous Commissions and Councils have held that by limiting
the width of a garage, the garage cannot dwarf the home or be the dominant feature on the
lot. While one can argue and disagree about what is or is not aesthetically pleasing, garages
tend to be devoid of any interesting architectural features and lacking in character. Limiting
their width helps preserve the ideal of the home being the dominant feature rather than the
garage.
Variance Considerations:
For a variance to be considered favorably, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate a
hardship or practical difficulty associated with the property that makes a literal interpretation
of the Code overly burdensome or restrictive. Minnesota statutes require that the governing
body (the Planning Commission, in this case) review a set of specified criteria for each
application and make its decision in accordance with these criteria. These criteria are set
forth in Section 1125.02, Subdivision 2, of the City Code. The Code clearly states that a
hardship exists when all of the criteria are met. The criteria are as follows:
1. Exceptional or extraordinary circumstances apply to the property which do not apply generally
to other properties in the same zone or vicinity and result from lot size or shape, topography or
other circumstances over which the owners of the property since the effective date hereof have
had no control.
The property is located on Sunnyside Road and was one of the first homes built in the
area in 1938. The garage was built well before Tim & Collette bought the property in
1996, and was placed near the south property line facing sideways, rather than facing
the street like most other garages in the city.
2. The literal interpretation of the provisions of this Title would deprive the applicant of rights
commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this Title.
The literal interpretation of the provisions of this Title would deprive the applicant of
rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in that most garages are not set on the lot
sideways which allows property owners to expand their garages to the rear and not
exceed the 35 foot width limit. Due to the garage sitting sideways and being located
approximately 14 feet from the side property line, the applicants have limited options.
3. That the special conditions or circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant.
The special circumstances or conditions do not result from the applicant in that Mr.
Clemons and Ms. O’Donovan had no control over the placement of the garage on the
lot.
8290 Sunnyside CUP & VR Request
July 25, 2007
Page 4
4. That granting the variance requested would not confer on the applicant any special privilege
that is denied by this Title to owners of other lands, structures or buildings in the same district.
Granting the variance requested would not confer on the applicant any special privilege in
that most property owners are not limited in such a way in order to expand their garages.
5. That the variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship.
Economic conditions alone shall not be considered a hardship.
The requested 19 foot variance is the minimum amount necessary to alleviate the
applicant’s hardship. Economic conditions do not enter into the need for a variance in
this case.
6. The variance would not be materially detrimental to the purpose of this Title or to other
property in the same zone.
The variance requested would not be materially detrimental to the purpose of the Code
or to other properties in the vicinity. The spirit and intent of the Code would be
preserved.
7. The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent
property or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or increase the danger of
fire or endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair property values within the
neighborhood.
The proposed garage should not have any impact on the supply of light or air to adjacent
properties, nor should it impact congestion of streets. The proposed addition will not
increase the danger of fire, endanger the public safety or decrease property values in the
neighborhood.
Variance Summary
Based on the above analysis, Staff believes there is sufficient cause to establish hardship
and practical difficulty to warrant approval of the variance.
Public Notice
Public hearing notices were mailed to all property owners within 350 feet of 8290 Sunnyside
Road, and a notice was published in the Bulletin newspaper on July 11, 2007. Staff received
one letter of support from the neighbor to the north, which is included in this staff report.
8290 Sunnyside CUP & VR Request
July 25, 2007
Page 5
Recommendations:
After taking testimony from staff and the property owner, and holding the public hearing, the
Commission can take one of the following actions related to the request:
1. Recommend approval of the conditional use permit and approve the variance. Resolution
870-07 is attached if the Commission chooses this action.
2. Recommend denial of the conditional use permit and/or variance. If the Planning
Commission selects this option, Staff would need to be directed to draft a resolution of
denial with findings of fact appropriate to support the denial.
3. Table the request. If additional information is needed before a decision can be rendered
or if more discussion is needed, the Commission can simply move to table the request
until such information has been provided. Because of 60-day requirements, the
Commission would need to act upon the request as soon as reasonably possible to avoid
an inadvertent approval. The 60 day deadline is September 4, 2007.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Heller
Planning Associate
Attachments:
1. Planning Application
2. Aerial View
3. Zoning Map
4. Photographic Documentation
5. Letter from neighbor at 8310 Sunnyside Road
6. Resolution 870-07
Aerial View
8290 Sunnyside Road
Current garage
32’w’ x 24d’
Setback from street
approximately 90 feet
House
North
New expanded garage
total dimensions
54’w x 24’d
NOT TO SCALE
Zoning Map
Abiding Savior
Lutheran Church
Properties not bearing a designation are zoned R-1, Single Family Residential
Photographic Documentation
View of 8290 Sunnyside from
across the street
View of 8290 Sunnyside from corner
of driveway & street
Existing Garage
View from front door
looking towards the street
Existing Garage
The expanded garage would extend
to approximately the wood fence
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 870-07
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW FOR A 1,296 SQUARE-FOOT GARAGE AND APPROVING A
VARIANCE FOR A 54 FOOT WIDE GARAGE AT 8290 SUNNYSIDE ROAD;
PLANNING CASE NOs. CU2007-004 & VR2007-001
WHEREAS, property owners Tim Clemons and Collette O’Donovan have applied for
a conditional use permit and a variance to construct a 54’ wide x 24’ deep, 1,296 square
foot garage; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property, located at 8290 Sunnyside Road, is zoned R-1,
Single Family residential, and is legally described as follows:
Section 6, Town 30, Range 23, except the west 240 feet. The east 528 feet of the
west 1056 feet of the north 90 feet of the south 1620 feet of the NE ¼ (Subject to
Rd) in Section 6, Town 30, Range 23, Ramsey County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Zoning Code conditionally allows garages in excess
of 952 square feet in area with a maximum accessory building area not to exceed 1,800
square feet; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Zoning Code restricts the width of oversized garages
to 35 feet or less; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed expanded garage would be 1,296 square feet, thus
necessitating application of a conditional use permit; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed garage would be 54 feet in width, 19 feet beyond that
which is allowed for an oversized garage, necessitating application of a variance; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents
regarding this proposal:
a. Planning Application
b. Aerial View
c. Zoning Map
d. Photographic documentation
e. Staff Report
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing regarding
the variance and conditional use permit requests on Wednesday, July 25, 2007.
Resolution 870-07
CUP & VR 8290 Sunnyside Rd.
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning
Commission makes the following findings of fact related to the conditional use permit
request:
1. Other than the width, the proposed oversized 1,296 square foot garage satisfies
the dimensional requirements as outlined in Chapters 1104 and 1106 the Zoning
Code.
2. The request is consistent with the Mounds View Comprehensive Plan in that the
Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance of residential
areas so as to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units
and residential property in general.
3. The proposed garage would not be out of place given the character and
geography of the surrounding area involved and the size of the subject property
which is able to accommodate such a structure.
4. The proposed garage would not depreciate the neighborhood.
5. The applicant has sufficiently demonstrated that a need exists for the proposed
oversized garage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning
Commission makes the following findings of fact related to the variance request:
1. The property is located on Sunnyside Road with the house and garage being
setback further than the neighboring homes. The structures cannot be seen from
the street due to the heavy tree cover on the lot. The proposed garage would allow
the homeowners more indoor storage for their vehicles.
2. The literal interpretation of the provisions of this Title would deprive the applicant
of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in that most property owners could
expand the garage to the rear, but due to the garage being built sideways on the lot
and being located close to the side property line, the applicants have limited options.
3 The special circumstances or conditions do not result from the applicants in that
Mr. Clemons and Ms. O’Donovan had no control over how the garage was placed
on the lot before they purchased the property.
4. Granting the variance requested would not confer on the applicant any special
privilege in that most garages are not set sideways on the property.
5. The requested 19 foot variance is the minimum amount necessary to alleviate
the applicant’s hardship. Economic conditions do not enter into the need for a
variance in this case.
Resolution 870-07
CUP & VR 8290 Sunnyside Rd.
Page 3
6. The variance requested would not be materially detrimental to the purpose of the
Code or to other properties in the vicinity. The spirit and intent of the Code is
preserved.
7. Granting the variance would not impair an adequate supply of light and air to
adjacent properties, would not increase the congestion of the public streets, would
not increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety and would not diminish
or impair property values within the neighborhood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning
Commission approves the requested variance for a 54 foot wide garage and recommends
approval of the conditional use permit for the 1,296 square foot garage, with conditions as
follows:
1. The garage shall not be used for commercial purposes, living space or other uses
not allowed within the R-1 Single-Family Residential district or by the Zoning Code.
Should the use change for which the permit was granted; the conditional use permit
shall be considered null and void.
2. The garage expansion shall be designed and maintained to provide a uniform
appearance with the existing garage and house.
3. The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Variance (VR) shall become null and void if
the work for which the CUP and VR were granted is not completed within one year
from the date of approval unless a petition for extension of time in which to complete
the work has been granted by the Planning Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs
staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 25th day of July, 2007.
_____________________________________
Gary Stevenson, Chairperson
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson,
Community Development Director
(SEAL)
Item No: 5B
Meeting Date: July 25, 2007
Type of Business: Commission Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Mounds View Planning Commission
From: James Ericson, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Consideration of a Major Subdivision of 8184 Eastwood
Road; Planning Case MA2007-002
Introduction:
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church (the “Church”) is the owner of 8184 Eastwood Road, a
50,965 square foot residential parcel improved with a one-story home and attached single-
stall garage. The parcel is adjacent to the Church’s 6.31 acre tract of land addressed at 8211
Red Oak Drive. The Church has submitted a major subdivision application to split the home
and 16,025 square feet from the Eastwood Road parcel, attaching the remaining 34,940
square feet to the larger Church property located at 8211 Red Oak Drive. As a result of the
proposed subdivision, the total acreage of the Red Oak Drive parcel would increase from 6.31
acres to 7.12 acres.
The Church has expressed a desire to develop a senior residential facility on the property,
however the requested subdivision does nothing to further this goal. (A subsequent major
subdivision would be required, among other planning requests, to proceed with such a
development.) The Church intends to sell the home on Eastwood Road upon approval of the
requested subdivision. The Church has submitted a preliminary plat and final plat which
illustrates the proposed subdivision of 8184 Eastwood Road and has submitted the necessary
title commitment which has been forwarded to the City Attorney for review.
Previously:
In December of last year, the Church requested approval of a minor subdivision of the
property located at 8184 Eastwood Road. The City Council ultimately denied the request
finding that the proposal could not be considered as a minor subdivision due to the acreage
involved. The Council’s resolution of denial was approved on February 12, 2007.
Discussion:
A major subdivision is a division of land in which more than two parcels are created or
involves more than two acres of land area. In this case, the affected area totals approximately
7.49 acres and involves two parcels—8211 Red Oak Drive and 8184 Eastwood Road. Major
subdivisions are accomplished by a plat, usually a two-step process by which a preliminary
plat is considered then followed by a final plat. Major subdivisions require a public hearing,
usually held by the City Council. Both parcels are zoned R-1, Single Family Residential. The
Comprehensive Plan designates the Eastwood Road parcel as Single-Family Detached while
the Red Oak Drive parcel is designated Institutional, in recognition of the existing Church
facility. The land added to the Red Oak Drive parcel would not be able to be built upon by the
Church except through approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment.
Abiding Savior Report
July 25, 2007
Page 2
Subdivision Requirements
The minimum lot area required for a single family home is 11,000 square feet and the
minimum lot width is 75 feet. The Eastwood Road parcel, identified as Lot 2 on the submitted
plat, would have a remaining area of 16,025 square feet and front width of 90.54 feet, both of
which would exceed the City’s minimum requirements. The minimum area required for a non-
residential use (such as a church) in a residential district is one acre.
Park Dedication Requirements.
All subdivisions of land are subject to park dedication fee requirements. For subdivisions
which have no impact upon the park system (such as a lot line adjustment) the City Council
may waive any dedication fee. In this case, while the subdivision requested by the Church in
and of itself would not likely cause any additional impact to the park system, the City Council
previously indicated a dedication fee would be appropriate. The following table illustrates
potential dedications amounts.
Description 5% 10%
Option 1 Dedication applied to all acreage (7.48 acres) at a
rate of $2.48 per square foot (2007 county value)
$40,403 $80,806
Option 2 Dedication applied to just Eastwood Road lot
(1.17 acres)
$ 5,970 $11,940
Option 3 Dedication applied to only subdivided portion of
Eastwood lot (0.80 acres)
$ 4,328 $ 8,655
Option 4 Dedication applied only to remainder of Eastwood
Road lot (0.37 acres)
$ 1,987 $ 3,974
For sake of reference, the dedication fee imposed for minor subdivisions is usually five
percent of the county assessed land value of the lot created. For major subdivisions such as
the one requested by Abiding Savior and for projects which significantly intensify the existing
development density, up to a ten percent dedication fee may be imposed by the Council. The
Planning Commission may recommend a position on the dedication imposed, however the
final decision is that of the City Council.
Easements.
With every subdivision of land, the City requires that drainage and utility easements be
dedicated around the perimeter of the lots. The submitted preliminary plat does includes all
required easement areas—ten feet fronting Red Oak Drive, Ardan Avenue and Eastwood
Road, and five feet for all internal lot lines. The Eastwood Road parcel shows a ten foot rear
easement as is required. The Church parcel, because it is a “through lot” essentially has no
rear, but one could argue that there should be ten feet of easement where the Church’s lot
abuts the rear of the lot at 8180 Eastwood Road.
Abiding Savior Report
July 25, 2007
Page 3
Utilities.
No changes are proposed to the utilities on the property. At a previous meeting, a question
was raised about the utility line that transects the back yard of 8184 Eastwood Road. The
requested subdivision will not impact or otherwise compromise the integrity of the existing
utilities. While it may be true that the overhead power lines would no longer be centered
along a common lot line, there is no compelling reason to either relocate the power lines or
grant an easement for the overhead transmission lines. Staff has contacted Xcel regarding
the overhead lines and utility poles in question and will share their response with the
Commission upon its receipt.
Public Notice.
Generally, the Planning Commission does not hold a public hearing for major subdivisions as
it is a requirement of the City Council. However given the history of this property and the past
involvement of many area residents, staff felt such a hearing with the Commission would be
prudent. Staff sent notices to all property owners with 350 feet of both parcels and a few have
contacted staff in person or by phone to ask about the request. It has been explained to
everyone that the present request satisfies all City requirements and does not represent an
incremental step toward subsequent development of the land.
Deadline for Action.
This application was accepted on June 27, 2007 and in accordance with MN Statute 15.99, a
decision will need to be made within 120 days of application acceptance. The deadline for
action for this request is October 25, 2007. (Planning applications have a 60 day window for
approval while Minnesota Statutes allow 120 days for subdivision requests.)
Summary.
The proposed major subdivision of the 8184 Eastwood Road and 8211 Red Oak Drive is
requested to create additional land which would be combined with the Abiding Savior property
at 8211 Red Oak Drive (Lot 1). The remaining single family lot on Eastwood Road (Lot 2)
would be consistent with all setbacks and subdivision code requirements.
Recommendation:
Discuss the major subdivision request submitted by Abiding Savior Lutheran Church to plat
and subdivide the parcels located at 8184 Eastwood Road and 8211 Red Oak Drive. The
following options may be considered:
1. Recommend approval of the requested major subdivision application subject to review
of title documentation by the City Attorney’s office. A resolution of approval with
stipulations as noted has been prepared for the Commission’s action.
2. Recommend denial of the major subdivision request and direct staff to prepare a
resolution to that effect. Staff is not aware of any conditions to justify denial and thus
would recommend against taking such action.
Abiding Savior Report
July 25, 2007
Page 4
3. Table action pending receipt of additional information deemed necessary before a
decision can be determined. If a tabling motion is supported, staff or the applicant will
need to be directed to prepare or submit the information requested
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission favorable consider the first option, a
recommendation of approval for consideration by the City Council.
_____________________________________
James Ericson
Community Development Director
Attachments.
1. Planning Application
2. Zoning Map
3. Location Map
4. Aerial Map
5. Photographic Documentation
6. Planning Commission Resolution 871-07
7. Preliminary Plat (Separate Attachment)
Zoning Map
Abiding Savior
Church
Location Map
Aerial Map
8184 Eastwood Road Church
Building
8211 Red Oak
Drive
Photographic Documentation
House at 8184 Eastwood Road
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 8211 Red Oak Drive
Looking west toward Church, taken from Eastwood Road
Backyard of 8184 Eastwood Road
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 871-07
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR THE ABIDING SAVIOR MAJOR SUBDIVISION;
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NO. MA07-002
WHEREAS, property owner Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, located at 8211 Red Oak
Drive, (the Applicant) has requested approval of a major subdivision of 8184 Eastwood Road
and 8211 Red Oak Drive, property zoned R-1, Single Family Residential; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant proposes to plat the combined 7.48 acres of land,
reconfiguring the two lots by removing 34,900 square feet from the Eastwood Road parcel
(Lot 2) and adding the 34,900 square feet to the Red Oak Drive parcel (Lot 1); and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the Applicant’s request for a major
subdivision and has determined that the requested subdivision is in conformance with
Chapters 1104, 1201, and 1202 of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, a park dedication fee of $________ may be imposed as a result of this
subdivision in accordance with Section 1204.04, Subd. 4 of the Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission
recommends approval of the major subdivision of 8184 Eastwood Road and 8211 Red Oak
Drive subject to satisfactory review of all title and survey documentation by the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the Applicant shall have 60
days from final approval to file proper documentation with Ramsey County and furnish proof of
such recording to the City showing evidence of the recordation. If such action is not
accomplished by the date so indicated, this minor subdivision approval shall be considered
null and void.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning
Commission directs staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of
the minutes.
Adopted this 25th day of July, 2007.
__________________________________________
Gary Stevenson, Chairperson
ATTEST:
______________________________________
James Ericson
Community Development Director
(SEAL)
Item No: 6A
Meeting Date: July 25, 2007
Type of Business: Discussion
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Mounds View Planning Commission
From: Jim Ericson, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Review Potential Zoning Districts Therapeutic
Massage Use
Background:
In response to what was then viewed as a deficiency to the City Code, the Council adopted
Ordinance 583 on September 23, 1996 putting into place regulations and requirements
relating to the licensure and operation of therapeutic massage businesses.
Six years later, staff reviewed the issue of appropriate zoning locations with the City Council
on November 4, 2002, after realizing that the enabling ordinance did not identify zoning
districts within which such a business could be operated, or if the use would be permitted or
require a conditional use. Because this was discussed at a worksession, there are no
minutes to refer back to. Ultimately, no action was taken as a result of this review.
Discussion:
The reason staff is once again raising this issue for discussion is to resolve the omission
made when the ordinance was first adopted to establish appropriate zoning districts within
which licensed massage therapy businesses may operate. Over the years, the City has
received many inquiries from individuals interested in opening a massage therapy business
and from residents asking about massage therapy as a home occupation. It is however only
recently that someone has decided to pursue such an enterprise and submit an application to
the administration department.
The leasing agent for Silver View Plaza contacted staff about a new massage therapy
business who would like to locate in the mall and asked whether such a use would be
permitted. The ONLY stipulation governing the location of such a business appears in the
Massage Therapy City Code Section 514.10, Subd 2, which states the following:
Zoning Compliance: A therapeutic massage enterprise may not be licensed if the location of
such enterprise is not in conformance with Title 1100 of the Mounds View Municipal Code.
Surprisingly, the Zoning Code is silent on such uses, and unfortunately there is no answer to
adequately explain this rather obvious omission. Thus, staff seeks direction from the
Planning Commission as to which zoning districts a therapeutic massage businesses could
be allowed to operate, and whether these business be permitted or conditional.
Massage Therapy Report
July 25, 2007
Page 2
It is further interesting to note that the Planning Commission and City Council recently
concluded a review of “Alternative Wellness” businesses and decided to include uses such
as aromatherapy, acupuncture and hypnosis under the heading of “Health and Beauty.”
Therapeutic massage businesses were explicitly excluded from the expanded definition of
“Health and Beauty” as it was mistakenly assumed they were already addressed in the
Zoning Code. (Ordinance 787 is attached for your reference.)
Recommendation:
Given that similar type uses are already permitted in the B2 zoning district (Health and
Beauty, Medical, Dental, Chiropractor) staff feels Therapeutic Massage would such a district
would be an appropriate use therein. With the extensive licensing provisions already in
place in Chapter 514, requiring a conditional use permit is probably unnecessary.
1. The Planning Commission can make an interpretation of the Zoning Code and decide
that therapeutic massage would fall under the heading of another listed use (such as
“Health and Beauty” or “Medical and Dental Clinic,” both of which are permitted uses
in the B2 district.) Code interpretations are permanently kept on file and are often
incorporated into subsequent Code updates.
2. The Planning Commission can determine that the therapeutic massage business is
sufficiently dissimilar from other listed uses and recommend a Code Amendment to
add the use to an appropriate zoning district. The recommendation would be
forwarded to the City Council for ordinance approval.
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James Ericson
Community Development Director
Attachments:
1. Chapter 514
2. Ordinance 787
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CHAPTER 514
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
SECTION:
514.01: Findings
514.02: Definitions
514.03: License Required
514.04: Exemptions
514.05: General Rule
514.06: License Application
514.07: Application and Investigation Fees
514.08: Application Verification and Consideration
514.09: Persons Ineligible for License
514.10: Locations Ineligible for Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License
514.11: General License Restrictions
514.12: Restrictions Regarding Sanitation and Health
514.13: License Term: Renewals
514.14: Suspension: Revocation
514.15: Temporary Therapist License
514.16: Hours of Operation
514.17: Violations and Penalties
514.01: FINDINGS. It is found and determined that:
a. Persons who have recognized and standardized training in therapeutic massage, health and
hygiene provide a legitimate and necessary service to the general public;
b. Health and sanitation regulations governing therapeutic massage enterprises and massage
therapists will minimize the risk of the spread of communicable diseases and promote health and
sanitation;
c. License qualifications for therapeutic massage enterprises and massage therapists will
minimize the risk that such businesses and persons may facilitate prostitution and other criminal
activity in the city; and
d. Massage services provided by persons without recognized and standardized training in
massage can endanger citizens by facilitating the spread of communicable diseases, by exposing
citizens to unhealthy and unsanitary conditions, and by increasing the risk of personal injury.
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514.02: DEFINITIONS: The terms defined in this Section have the meanings given them.
Subd. 1. "Clean" means the absence of dirt, grease, rubbish, garbage and other offensive, unsightly or
extraneous matter.
Subd. 2. "In good repair" means free of corrosion, breaks, cracks, chips, pitting, excessive wear and
tear, leaks, obstructions and similar defects.
Subd. 3. "Massage" means the rubbing, stroking, kneading, tapping or rolling of the body of another
person with the hands for the purpose of physical fitness, health-care referral, relaxation and for
no other purpose.
Subd. 4. "Operate" means to own, manage or conduct, or to have control, charge or custody over.
Subd. 5. "Therapeutic massage enterprise" means a place of business providing massage services to the
public for consideration: the term does not include a hospital, sanitarium, rest home, nursing
home, boarding home or other institution for the hospitalization or care of other human beings
duly licensed under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, sections 144.50 through 144.69.
Subd. 6. "Therapeutic massage therapist" means a person who practices or administers massage to the
public for consideration.
Subd. 7. "In the City" means physical presence as well as telephone referrals such as phone-a-massage
operations in which the business premises, although not physically located within the City, serves
as a point of assignment of employees who respond to requests for services in the City.
514.03: LICENSE REQUIRED:
Subd. 1. Therapeutic Massage Enterprise: It is unlawful to operate, offer, engage in or carry on
massage services in the City without a therapeutic massage enterprise license.
Subd. 2. Therapeutic massage therapist license: It is unlawful to practice, administer or provide
massage services in the City without a therapeutic massage therapist license.
514.04: EXEMPTIONS: A therapeutic massage enterprise license or therapeutic massage
therapist license is not required for the following persons and places:
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a. Persons licensed by the state to practice medicine, surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical
therapy or podiatry, provided that the massage is administered in the regular course of the medical
treatment not provided as part of a separate and distinct massage business;
b. Persons licensed by the state as beauty culturists or barbers, provided the persons do not hold
themselves out as giving massage treatments and provided that massage by beauty culturists is
limited to the head, hand, neck and feet and the massage by barbers is limited to the head and
neck;
c. Persons working solely under the direction and control of a person duly licensed by the state to
practice medicine, surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy or podiatry;
d. Places licensed or operating as a hospital, nursing home, hospice, sanitarium or group home
established for hospitalization or medical care; and
e. Athletic coaches, directors and trainers employed by public or private schools.
514.05: GENERAL RULE: The owner or operator of a licensed therapeutic massage enterprise
may employ only licensed therapeutic massage therapists to provide massage services. The owner or
operator of a licensed therapeutic massage enterprise need not be licensed as a therapeutic massage
therapist unless that owner or operator personally provides massage services.
514.06: LICENSE APPLICATION:
Subd. 1. Therapeutic Massage Enterprise: The application for a therapeutic massage enterprise license
must contain the following information:
a. For all applicants:
(1) Whether the applicant is an individual, corporation, partnership or other form of
organization;
(2) The legal description of the premises to be licensed together with a plan of the area
showing dimensions, location of buildings, street access and parking facilities;
(3) The floor number, street number and rooms where the massage services are to be
conducted;
(4) Whether all real estate and personal property taxes that are due and payable for the
premises to be licensed have been paid, and if not, the years and amounts that are unpaid;
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(5) If the application is for premises either planned or under construction or undergoing
substantial alteration, the application must be accompanied by preliminary plans showing the
design of the proposed premises; if the plans for design are on file with the building inspector, no
plans need be submitted;
(6) The name and street address of the business if it is to be conducted under a
designation, name or style other than the name of the applicant, and a certified copy of the
certificate required by Minnesota Statutes, section 333.02;
(7) Other information that the City Council may require.
b. For applicants who are individuals:
(1) The name and date of birth and of the applicant and applicant's residence address;
(2) If the applicant has ever used or been known by a name other than the applicant's
name, and if so, the name or names and information concerning the dates and places where used;
(3) Residence addresses of the applicant during five (5) years preceding the date of
application;
(4) The type, name and location of every business or occupation the applicant has been
engaged in during the preceding five (5) years;
(5) Names and addresses of the applicant's employers for the preceding five (5) years;
(6) If the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony, crime or violation of an ordinance
other than a minor traffic offense; if so, the applicant must furnish information as to the time,
place and offense involved in the convictions;
(7) If the applicant has ever been engaged in the operation of massage services; if so, the
applicant must furnish information as to the name, place and length of time of the involvement in
such activity.
c. For applicants that are partnerships:
(1) The names and addresses of general and limited partners and the information
concerning each general partner described in subdivision 1b of this Section;
(2) The managing partners must be designated, and the interest of each general and
limited partner in the business must be disclosed;
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(3) A true copy of the partnership agreement must be submitted with the application, and
if the partnership is required to file a certificate as to a trade name under Minnesota Statutes,
section 333.02, a certified copy of that certificate must be submitted.
The license if issued will be in the name of the partnership.
d. For applicants that are corporations:
(1) The name of the organization, and if incorporated, the state of incorporation;
(2) A true copy of the certificate of incorporation, and, if a foreign corporation, a
certificate of authority as described in Minnesota Statutes, section 303.02;
(3) The name of the general manager, corporate officers, proprietor, and other person in
charge of the premises to be licensed, and the information about those persons described in
subdivision lb;
(4) A list of the persons who own or have a controlling interest in the corporation or
organization or who are officers of the corporation or organization, together with their addresses
and the information regarding such persons described in subdivision 1b of this Section.
Subd. 2. Therapeutic massage therapist: An application for a therapeutic massage therapist license must
contain the following information:
a. The applicant's name and address;
b. The applicant's current employer;
c. The applicant's employers for the previous five (5) years, including employer's name, address
and dates of employment;
d. The applicant's residence address for the previous five (5) years;
e. The applicant's social security number, date of birth, home telephone number, weight, height,
color of eyes and color of hair;
f. If the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony, crime or violation of an ordinance other
than a minor traffic offense and, if so, the time, place and offense involved in the convictions;
g. If the applicant has ever used or been known by a name other than the applicant's name, and if
so, the name or names and information concerning dates and places where used;
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h. Evidence that the applicant:
(1) Has current insurance coverage over one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for
professional liability in the practice of massage;
(2) Is affiliated with, employed by or owns a therapeutic massage enterprise licensed by
the City;
(3) Has completed four hundred (400) hours of certified therapeutic massage training
from a recognized school that has been approved by the Clerk-Administrator;
(4) Has one (1) year of experience practicing massage therapy as established by an
affidavit and can document within two (2) years of obtaining the license that the person has
completed four hundred (400) hours or certified therapeutic massage training from a recognized
school; if such documentation cannot be established at the time of license renewal, the license will
not be renewed and the person who received the license based upon experience may not receive a
license in the future unless the person has the requisite certified hours.
i. Other information that the City Council may require.
514.07: APPLICATION AND INVESTIGATION FEES: The fees for a massage enterprise
and therapist licenses are set forth from time to time by City Council resolution. An investigation fee will
be charged for therapeutic massage enterprise licenses. An application for either license must be
accompanied by payment in full of the required license and investigation fees, if applicable.
514.08: APPLICATION VERIFICATION AND CONSIDERATION:
Subd. 1. Therapeutic massage enterprise license: The Clerk-Administrator must verify the information
supplied on the license application and investigate the background, including the criminal
background, of the applicant to assure compliance with this Section. Within ninety (90) days of
receipt of a complete application and fee for a therapeutic massage enterprise license, the Clerk--
Administrator must make a written recommendation to the City Council as to issuance or non-
issuance of the license. The City Council may order additional investigation if it deems it
necessary, but must grant or deny the application within one hundred twenty (120) days of receipt
by the Clerk-Administrator of the complete application and required fees.
Subd. 2. Therapeutic massage therapist license: Within ninety (90) days of receipt of a complete
application and fee for a therapeutic massage therapist license, the Clerk-Administrator must grant
or deny the application. Notice will be sent to the applicant upon a denial informing the applicant
of the right to appeal to the City Council within twenty (20) days. If an appeal is properly made,
the matter will be placed on the next available City Council agenda.
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514.09: PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSE:
Subd. 1. Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License: A therapeutic massage enterprise license may not be
issued to an individual who:
a. Is a minor at the time the application is filed;
b. Has been convicted of any crime directly related to the occupation licensed as prescribed by
Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03, subdivision 2, and who has not shown competent evidence of
sufficient rehabilitation and present fitness to perform the duties and responsibilities of a licensee
as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03, subdivision 3;
c. Is not of good moral character or repute;
d. Is not the real party in interest of the enterprise;
e. Has misrepresented or falsified information on the license application.
Subd. 2. Therapeutic Massage Therapist License: A therapeutic massage therapist license may not be
issued to a person who could not qualify for a therapeutic massage enterprise license or who is not
(i) affiliated with, (ii) employed by or (iii) does not hold, a therapeutic massage enterprise license.
514.10: LOCATIONS INELIGIBLE FOR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE ENTERPRISE
LICENSE:
Subd. 1. A therapeutic massage enterprise may not be licensed if the enterprise is located on property on
which taxes, assessments or other financial claims to the state, county, school district or City are
due and delinquent. In the event a suit has been commenced under Minnesota Statutes, sections
278.01-278.13, questioning the amount or validity of taxes, the City Council may on application
waive strict compliance with this provision; no waiver may be granted, however, for taxes or any
portion thereof, which remain unpaid for a period exceeding one (1) year after becoming due.
Subd. 2. Zoning Compliance: A therapeutic massage enterprise may not be licensed if the location of
such enterprise is not in conformance with Title 1100 of the Mounds View Municipal Code.
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514.11: GENERAL LICENSE RESTRICTIONS:
Subd. 1. Posting: A therapeutic massage enterprise license issued must be posted in a conspicuous
place on the premises for which it is used. A person licensed as a therapeutic massage therapist
must have in possession a copy of the license when therapeutic massage services are being
rendered.
Subd. 2. Area: A therapeutic massage enterprise license is effective only for the compact and
contiguous space specified in the approved license application. If the licensed premises is
enlarged, altered or extended, the licensee must inform the Clerk-Administrator. A licensed
therapeutic massage therapist may perform on-site massage at a business, public gathering, private
home. or other site not on the therapeutic massage enterprise premises.
Subd. 3. Transfer: The license issued is for the person or the premises named on the approved license
application. Transfer of a license from place to place or from person to person is not permitted.
Subd. 4. Coverings: The therapist must require that the person who is receiving the massage will at all
times have that person's breasts, buttocks, anus and genitals covered with nontransparent material
or clothing. A therapist performing massage must have the therapist's breasts, buttocks, anus and
genitals covered with a non-transparent material or clothing.
Subd. 5. Prohibited Massage: A therapist may not intentionally massage or offer to massage the penis,
scrotum, mons veneris, vulva or vaginal area of a person.
514.12: RESTRICTIONS REGARDING SANITATION AND HEALTH:
Subd. 1. A therapeutic massage enterprise must be equipped with adequate and conveniently located
toilet rooms for the accommodation of its employees and patrons. The toilet room must be well
ventilated by natural or mechanical methods and be enclosed with a door. The toilet room must
be kept clean and in good repair and be fully and adequately illuminated.
Subd. 2. A therapeutic massage enterprise must provide single-service disposal paper or clean linens to
cover the table, chair, furniture or area on which the patron receives the massage. If the table,
chair or furniture on which a patron receives the massage is made of material impervious to
moisture, such table, chair or furniture must be sanitized after each massage.
Subd. 3. The therapeutic massage therapist must wash the therapist's hands and arms with water and
soap, anti-bacterial scrubs, alcohol or other disinfectants prior to and following each massage
service performed.
Subd. 4. Massage tables, chairs or furniture on which the patron receives the massage must have
surfaces that can be readily disinfected after each massage.
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Subd. 5. Rooms in a therapeutic massage enterprise must be fully and adequately illuminated.
Subd. 6. A therapeutic massage enterprise must have a janitor's closet that provides for the storage of
cleaning supplies.
Subd. 7. Therapeutic massage enterprises must provide adequate refuse receptacles that must be
emptied as required by this code.
Subd. 8. Therapeutic massage enterprises must be maintained in good repair and sanitary condition.
Subd. 9. Therapeutic massage enterprises must comply with the requirements of the Minnesota Indoor
Clean Air Act.
Subd. 10. A therapeutic massage enterprise must take reasonable steps to prevent the spread of
infections and communicable diseases on the licensed premises.
Subd. 11. Massage therapists must wear clean clothing when performing massage services.
514.13: LICENSE TERM; RENEWALS: Licenses expire annually on December 31. The
license fee will be prorated in thirty (30) day increments for licenses issued after June 30. The
Clerk-Administrator must prepare an application form for the renewal of a license requiring information
that the manager determines necessary for consideration of the renewal. The renewal application must be
made no later than November 30.
514.14: SUSPENSION; REVOCATION: A license granted under this Section may be
suspended or revoked by the City Council by resolution upon notice and public hearing for any violation
of this Chapter, a conviction of any crime or misdemeanor or any fraud, misrepresentations or incorrect
statement in the license application or in the course of operating or conducting business.
514.15: TEMPORARY THERAPIST LICENSE:
Subd. 1. The Clerk-Administrator may issue a temporary therapeutic massage therapist license as
provided in this subsection.
Subd. 2. A temporary massage therapist license may be issued to a person who:
a. Is qualified to hold a massage therapist license under this Section;
b. Has completed the required application and paid the license fee at least seven (7) days prior to
the effective date of the license.
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Subd. 3. A temporary license is effective for four (4) consecutive days. A person may not be issued
more than three (3) temporary licenses in any period of three hundred sixty (360) consecutive
days.
Subd. 4. All other provisions of this Section apply to temporary licenses.
514.16: HOURS OF OPERATION: A licensed therapeutic massage enterprise may not operate
for business between the hours of nine o’clock (9:00) p.m. and seven o’clock (7:00) a.m.
514.17: VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES: Any person who violates any provision of this
Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in Section
104.01 of this Code. (Ord. 583, 9-23-96)
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
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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.
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irector 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
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irector Ericson replied it is a judgment call; therefore, language would be hard to come up with
irector Ericson replied the Housing Resource Center would manage the loan.
ommissioner Gunn pointed out that section J-1 references inspection of the interior of the house
stated.
ommissioner Miller pointed out section G mentions both interior and exterior inspections.
irector Ericson noted he would standardize the reference to inspections.
ommissioner Gunn inquired as to the meaning of the waiver of relocation benefits referred to in
nder certain situations.
ommissioner Miller asked if staff received comments from the residents since the work has
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sell the property to the City if the house met the eligibility requirements. He reported that
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.
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nformation from the Housing Resource Center.
Commissioner Meehlhause recommended striking the last line relating to garages.
iscussion ensued.
OTION/SECOND: Commissioner Gunn/Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek, to approve
recommending the approval of changes to the Housing
eplacement Program Guidelines and Building Standards as amended.
Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Director Ericson replied there had not been any comments and explained that property owners
could request additional i
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7. Next Planning Commission Meetings:
A. July 11, 2007 (July & August Date Changes – 2nd & 4 weeks)
B. July 25, 2007
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There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the
meeting at 7:45 p.m.
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Adjournment to Agenda Session
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Ericson
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Dianna Wise