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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-18-2003 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION June 18, 2003 -- 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approve Minutes a. May 7, 2003 b. May 21, 2003 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING, PLEASE COME TO THE PODIUM, AND GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES 5. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit Request for an Over-Sized Garage at 5220 Edgewood Drive. Applicant: Dale Goettsch Planning Case: CU03-003 APPLICANTS: YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING IS REQUESTED. PLEASE NOTIFY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT 763-717-4020 IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND. 6. Next Planning Commission Meeting: July 2, 2003 7. Adjournment to Agenda Session AGENDA SESSION 1. Review Minutes: June 4, 2003 2. Staff Reports 3. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners’ Reports Item No: 5 Meeting Date: June 18, 2003 Type of Business: Commission Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: James Ericson, Interim City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit Request for an Over-Size Garage at 5220 Edgewood Drive; Planning Case No. CU03-003 Introduction: Property owner Dale Goettsch is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to construct a detached 1,148 square-foot garage on their property located at 5220 Edgewood Drive. The applicant indicates that the existing garage is too small to meet his needs and that he would like to replace it with something larger. There is a 35-foot long RV that currently sits covered in the driveway that would be moved into the new garage, if approved. The subject lot is 10,538 square feet, which is slightly less than the City’s current minimum lot size requirements. (Most of the lots in this subdivision, which was approved in 1967, are the same size as the Goettsch’s.) The existing garage will be demolished to make room for the proposed garage, which would be built in the same location in the rear yard, extending back an additional 13 feet toward the rear lot line. Discussion: Section 1106.4, Subdivision 6, lists the specific conditional use permit requirements for garages larger than 952 square feet. These requirements, such as setbacks and maximum square-footage would be met with this proposal. The Code sets an upper limit of accessory storage space on a property at 1,800 square feet, subject to a 20% rear yard coverage threshold. The Goettsch’s backyard is 5,772 square feet, twenty percent of which is 1,154 square feet. Thus the proposed 1,148 square foot garage satisfies this requirement. The proposed garage would maintain the same five-foot sideyard setback and would be set back 17 feet from the rear property line. There is currently a shed behind the existing garage that will be removed in conjunction with the new garage. There is a ten-foot wide platted easement at the rear of the lot that will not be impacted by the construction. 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, 5220 Edgewood Drive, as low-density residential. The lot is typical for this area. Most of the homes in this subdivision were built with detached single or small two stall garages, which by today’s standards are too small for the typical multi-vehicle family. Some of the property owners in this area have already expanded or replaced the original garages. Goettsch PC Report June 18, 2003 Page 2 Adverse Effects According to the City Code, the Planning Commission must consider the possible adverse effects of the proposed conditional use. The findings of the Planning Commission shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: • Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. • The Geographical Area Involved • Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. • The Character of the Surrounding Area • The demonstrated need for such a use. As stated on the previous page, the proposed request fully complies with the Comprehensive Plan. The neighborhood has many lots of this same size and the proposed garage satisfies the maximum rear yard coverage threshold, which was established to ensure that 80% of all backyard areas would remain greenspace. While the proposed garage will be 448 square feet larger than the existing garage, neither property to the north or south should be impacted by the proposal. A privacy fence buffers the property to the south and the property to the north has its garage along the common property line. The properties to the rear would be most visually impacted by the proposed garage however it will be less than three feet wider than the original garage so it should “appear” only slightly larger from a profile perspective. From the front view, relocating the RV that is currently parked on the driveway into the new garage would be an improvement everyone would notice. The garage would not depreciate the area and in fact would bring added value to the property and would have a positive impact to the tax base. While many homes in the area still have the original, small garages, a growing number of properties in the area are making similar improvements. As for demonstrated need for such a use, I have visited the property and can personally testify as to the Goettsch’s need for the additional space. Code Consistency Subdivision 6 of Section 1106.04 lists the conditions under which a conditional use permit can be issued. These are as follows: 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. 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'). e. The building shall be a permanent structure. 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 Code. Goettsch PC Report June 18, 2003 Page 3 Section 1103.06 refers to the location of accessory buildings in side and rear yards. The proposed garage satisfies this requirement. Section 1106.03 refers to specific standards such as height, area, setbacks, coverage ratios, use requirements, total number of accessory buildings allowed and exterior siding requirements, all of which are satisfied with this request. All of the requirements addressed above would be satisfied. Recommendation: Based on the above information and the site plan presented for consideration, staff would recommend approval of the requested conditional use permit for a 1,148 square foot garage at 5220 Edgewood Drive, subject to stipulations. _____________________________________ James Ericson Interim City Clerk/Administrator Attachments: 1. Application 2. Site Plan 3. Zoning Map 4. Photographic Documentation Site Plan N Zoning Map * Properties not indicated with a particular zoning designation are zoned R-1, Single Family Residential. Photographic Documentation Front view, looking northeast Rear yard view, looking southwest MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 731-03 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A 1,148 SQUARE-FOOT GARAGE AT 5220 EDGEWOOD DRIVE; PLANNING CASE NO. CU03-003 WHEREAS, property owner Dale Goettsch has applied for a conditional use permit to construct a 1,148 square foot detached garage on his lot located at 5220 Edgewood Drive, which is legally described as follows: Lot 8, Block 2, Eigenheer Second Addition 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 Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding this proposal: a. Development Application b. Zoning Map c. Proposed Site Plan d. Photographic documentation e. Staff Report WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that the proposal satisfies the dimensional requirements as outlined in Chapters 1104 and 1106 the Zoning Code; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that 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; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that 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; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that the proposed garage would not depreciate the neighborhood; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that the applicant has sufficiently demonstrated that a need exists for the proposed oversized garage. Res. 731-03 Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends approval of the conditional use permit with the following stipulations: 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 building shall be designed and maintained to provide a uniform appearance with the dwelling unit. 3. The height of the garage shall be limited to 15 feet, as measured from the floor to the mid-point of the trusses. 4. Because the proposed garage would cover twenty percent of the rear yard, no other accessory buildings shall be allowed on the property. 5. The property owner shall ensure that overhead powerlines maintain proper clearance (min 3’) above the new garage. 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 18th day of June, 2003. _____________________________________ Jean Miller, Acting Chairperson ATTEST: _____________________________________ James Ericson, Community Development Director (SEAL) PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting June 4, 2003 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., June 4, 2003. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Stevenson, Hegland, Zwirn, Scotch, Song, and Miller Members Absent: Johnson (excused). Also Present: Community Development Director Ericson ________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Zoning Code Amendment to Require CUP for Expansion of 2 Existing Multiple-Family Dwellings Consideration of Acquisition of Property Between 3016 and 3000 2 County Road H2 ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Approve Minutes None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission June 4, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Zoning Code Amendment to Require CUP for any Expansion of Existing Multiple- Family Dwellings Community Development Director Ericson indicated that this change to the Zoning Code would require a CUP for any expansion of existing multiple-family dwellings. He then indicated that the CUP would give the City the chance to review any proposed expansion to determine its potential impact to the surrounding community. Chair Stevenson asked if the City Attorney had reviewed the ordinance. Director Ericson indicated that the City Attorney had reviewed the ordinance and found no issue with it. Commissioner Miller asked whether the proposed change would take care of the concern that parking would be allowed in the front yard. Director Ericson indicated that the change does not address that issue and the parking requirements in the ordinance allow for parking in the front yard. He then indicated that Staff had spent a considerable amount of time searching through old documentation to determine whether there had been any agreement to maintain the front yard area as green space. Director Ericson indicated that the City has taken in a building permit application for the four- plex that brought this issue to light but any subsequent applications will be required to go through the CUP process. MOTION/SECOND: Song/Stevenson. To Approve Resolution 730-03, a Resolution Recommending Approval of an Amendment to the Zoning Code to Require a CUP for any Expansion of Existing Multiple-Family Dwellings. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Consideration of the Acquisition of the Property Located Between 3016 and 3000 County Road H2 Economic Development Coordinator Backman addressed the Commission and explained the circumstances surrounding the property in question being able for purchase by the City. He then indicated that the City is able to purchase the property for $68,901.14 as a tax forfeited parcel from Ramsey County plus a small reconveyance fee. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated the City currently owns or controls approximately 6.5 acres on that block and acquiring this lot would further assist with the residential redevelopment being considered. Mounds View Planning Commission June 4, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that he had received quotes for soil borings on the property and those will be presented to the EDA on June 9, 2003 consideration. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that Staff has developed additional developer criteria and requested that the developers submit to the City additional information by June 5, 2003 for consideration on June 9, 2003. Commissioner Hegland asked for clarification on the reconveyance fees. Economic Development Coordinator Backman explained that the City has control of the property through a use deed and would need to convey the property back to Ramsey County before purchasing it and there is a small fee involved in that. Commissioner Song asked what the big ditch at 2946 County Road H2 was for. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that it is a holding pond for runoff from H2 but could be relocated to accommodate the residential redevelopment. Commissioner Zwirn asked how many soil borings would be taken in the intended acquisition property. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated there would be approximately two in that location. MOTION/SECOND: Zwirn/Hegland. To Approve Resolution 729-03, a Resolution Recommending Approval of the Acquisition of Tax Forfeited Property. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Next Planning Commission Meeting: June 18, 2003 ______________________________________________________________________________ 8. Adjournment to Agenda Session There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. (The meeting immediately adjourned to the Agenda Session) Respectfully submitted, Jim Ericson Community Development Director Mounds View Planning Commission June 4, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.