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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
September 15, 2004
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Stevenson at 7:00 p.m., September 15, 2004.
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2. Roll Call
Members Present: Commissioners Miller, Stevenson, Scotch, Hegland, Zwirn
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Community Development Director Ericson and Planner Prososki
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Index to Minutes Page
Consider Amendment to the Zoning Code Regarding Funeral Homes 2
And Mortuaries
Review Application for Planning Commission Vacancy 2
Accept Commissioner Song’s Resignation 3
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3. Approve Minutes
a. August 4, 2004 and August 18, 2004
MOTION/SECOND: Scotch/Miller. To Approve the Planning Commission Minutes for August
4, 2004 and August 18, 2004 as Presented.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
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4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
None.
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5. Consider an Amendment to the Zoning Code Regarding Funeral Homes and
Mortuaries
Planner Prososki reviewed her research on funeral homes and mortuaries with the Commission
and recommended that the Commission consider crematories and mortuaries separately and
consider allowing mortuaries as a conditional use in the B2 or B3 Districts and crematories as a
conditional use in the Industrial District.
Commissioner Hegland questioned whether there would be any additional treatment of the
wastewater required from these types of facilities.
Planner Prososki indicated she spoke to the Minnesota Department of Health concerning the
matter and was informed that all fluids generated from a mortuary are allowed to be run through
the City’s services with no requirement for special treatment, including formaldehyde. She then
explained that the State suggested that the City include something in its ordinance that requires
that a facility having eating facilities be held to restaurant standards.
The Commission discussed the recommendation of Staff and there was consent to the
recommendation on the districts within which to locate these types of facilities.
Commissioner Zwirn asked whether there were any requirements with regard to the height or air
filtration on the stacks of a crematory.
Planner Prososki indicated that she did not find any regulations regarding the height of the stacks
but noted they are required to be constructed a certain way based on the high temperatures
generated.
Staff agreed to continue the research and provide a draft ordinance for review.
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6. Review Application for Planning Commission Vacancy
Community Development Director Ericson indicated that Staff had advertised to fill the vacancy
on the Planning Commission and had received an application from Gary Meehlhause. He then
introduced Mr. Meehlhause to the Commission.
Mr. Meehlhause introduced himself and provided a personal history to the Commissioners.
The Commission interviewed Mr. Meehlhause and he answered questions concerning past
experiences with the City and reasons for his interest in serving on the Commission.
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The Commission directed Staff to present Mr. Meehlhause’s application to Council for
consideration of appointment to the Planning Commission.
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7. Accept Commissioner Song’s Resignation
The Commission reviewed and discussed the letter of resignation from Commissioner Song. The
Commission reluctantly accepted Ms. Song’s resignation.
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8. Next Planning Commission Meeting: October 6, 2004
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9. Adjournment to Agenda Session
There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the
meeting at 7:37 p.m.
(The meeting immediately adjourned to the Agenda Session)
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Ericson
Community Development Director
Transcribed by:
Joan Lenzmeier
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
October 20, 2004 -- 7:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Minutes: September 15, 2004
4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues Not
Already Present on the Agenda
CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING, PLEASE COME TO THE PODIUM,
AND GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES
5. Planning Case CU2004-005
Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit Request for “The Station” at 2280 County
Road I -- Applicant: Leon Theis
(Item removed from agenda at the request of the applicants. Will be discussed again
on November 3, 2004.)
6. Planning Case VR2004-010
Consideration of a Variance Request for a Reduced Side Setback for the Construction
of a Garage at 2901 County Road H
Applicants: Patrick and Nancy Donahue
7. Planning Case VR2004-011
Consideration of a Variance Request for a Reduced Front Setback for Parking Area
and a Variance from the Minimum Lot Size Requirements for a Proposed Automobile
Sales Lot at 2320 Highway 10 and 5260 O’Connell Drive
Applicants: CU Companies/Finn Daniels Architects
APPLICANTS: YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING IS REQUESTED.
PLEASE NOTIFY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
763-717-4020 IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND.
8. Next Planning Commission Meeting: November 3, 2004
9. Adjourn to Agenda Session
AGENDA SESSION
1. Review Minutes: October 6, 2004
2. Staff Reports
3. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners’ Reports