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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-2019 PCAPPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting July 10, 2019 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. for July 10 , 2019. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Klander, Monn, Nelson, Rundle, and Stevenson. Absent and Excused: Commissioner Farmer and French. Also Present: Community Development Director Jon Sevald and Council Member Bill Bergeron. ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page VR2019-001 Variance Request to allow the combined square footage 2 of accessory buildings in a rear yard to exceed 20% and Variance to reduce the front yard setback for a detached garage AV2019-001 Review of an Administrative Variance to reduce the side 3 yard setback from 5’ to 3’ for a driveway Approval of Minutes 4 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Special Order of Business None. 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission July 10, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases A. Public Hearing: Resolution 1102-19, Approval of a Variance to allow the combined square footage of accessory buildings in a rear yard to exceed 20%; and Variance to reduce the front yard setback for a detached garage for property at 2832 Sherwood Road (Planning Case VR2019-001). Community Development Director Sevald stated the property is located at the southeast corner of Sherwood Road and Groveland Road, subject to having two front yards. The lot is non- conforming because its size (9,470 square feet) is less than the 12,500 square feet required under the current City Code for a corner lot. The house is nonconforming because it is set back about 22’ from the Groveland Road property line, whereas a minimum 30’ is required. The City Code allows up to 20% of a rear yard to consist of Accessory Buildings. The proposed garage and breezeway are accessory buildings, and together will be 25%. The proposed 24’ X 28’ garage will be located in the rear yard. The front of the garage will be set back 22’, the same as the house, requiring a Variance to reduce the setback from 30’ to 22’. Staff recommended the Planning Commission hold a public hearing and approve the Variance as requested. Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Commissioner Monn asked if the proposed garage was taller than the home. Community Development Director Sevald explained the maximum height for a detached garage is 18’. Commissioner Monn questioned if the garage would be the same color as the house. Marsha Anderson, 2832 Sherwood Road, indicated the garage and house would be the same color. She reported the plans for the garage had not been finalized but noted she would be working on this if the variance is approved. Commissioner Monn inquired if the shed would be removed. Ms. Anderson stated the shed would be removed after the garage is built. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Nelson/Commissioner Rundle. To approve Resolution 1102-19, a Resolution Approving a Variance to allow the combined square footage of accessory buildings in a rear yard to exceed 20%; and Variance to reduce the front yard setback for a detached garage for property at 2832 Sherwood Road (Planning Case VR2019-001). Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ B. Resolution 1104-19, Review of an Administrative Variance to Reduce the Side Yard Setback from 5’ to 3’ for a Driveway, for Property located at 8405 Red Oak Drive (Planning Case AV2019-001). Mounds View Planning Commission July 10, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Community Development Director Sevald stated in June 2019, the applicant applied for a Zoning Permit to replace a dirt driveway, original to the house (1941). The request included a 0’ setback to match an existing concrete driveway in front of the garage (installed without a permit). The dirt driveway meandered some, but is generally within 1’ of the property line. The driveway permit was approved, pending compliance with a 5’ side yard setback, and provided options to apply for a Variance for a 0’ setback, or an Administrative Variance for a 3’ setback. In June, the applicant installed the driveway with a 5’ setback, and intends to widen it further, pending approval of this variance. Staff commented further on the practical difficult within the Administrative Variance request and recommended approval. Chair Stevenson thanked staff for providing the Commission with a thorough staff report complete with pictures. Chair Stevenson asked if the pad the car was sitting on along the garage went to the property line. Tim Rogers, 8405 Red Oak Drive, explained he bought the home on October 11, 2019 after going through a divorce. He stated he was surprised the City would be concerned about the existing pad but noted he would be willing to cut off two feet. He explained he was more concerned about squaring off the driveway. He discussed the location of a large oak tree and stated he did not want to have to cut this tree down. Commissioner Monn questioned why it would be necessary to have a Variance when a driveway could be completed closer to the home. Mr. Rogers commented this would require him to cut down the large oak tree. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Nelson. To approve Resolution 1104-19, a Resolution Recommending Approval of an Administrative Variance to reduce the side yard setback from 5’ to 3’ for a driveway, for property located at 8405 Red Oak Drive (Planning Case AV2019-001). Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Monn opposed) Motion carried. Community Development Director Sevald reported a super majority was required to approve an Administrative Variance. He explained the applicant could apply now for a regular Variance. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity None. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission July 10, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ 7. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity Community Development Director Sevald discussed upcoming planning cases. B. Staff Updates Community Development Director Sevald provided the Commission with an update from staff. He reported the Council approved the Crossroad Pointe development on Monday evening. C. Council Updates Council Member Bergeron provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City Council. He commented on a letter that would be sent to the Second Judicial Judge regarding the Charter Commission. He reported at the Council worksession a thorough report was given regarding the 2020 census. He indicated the SBM Fire Department budget was being discussed. He commented on the closing dates for Crossroad Pointe and explained construction would begin this fall. Commissioner Monn questioned what was going on at the Skyline Motel property. Council Member Bergeron discussed the Police Department training that occurred at the Skyline Motel. He noted the Fire Department would be conducting training on this property as well, once the asbestos was removed from the building. Commissioner Monn requested further information on what was going on with the Charter Commission. Council Member Bergeron encouraged Commissioner Monn to read the minutes from the previous Charter Commission, Council worksession and City Council meetings. City Administrator Zikmund commented further on the Charter Commission situation. He explained the Council was reacting to an unexpected resignation from a Charter Commission member, and possibly two or three additional Charter members unless some changes were made. He reported at the June worksession meeting, the Council discussed at length, the situation and directed staff to draft a letter to the Chief Judge asking for his assistance to remove a Charter Commission member. He indicated a second letter would be sent to the Charter Commission to keep them apprised of the situation. He commented it has not been since 2002, that the Charter Commission has had a full compliment. City Administrator Zikmund discussed the City’s efforts to digitize all public records and noted it would take some time to complete this task. He updated the Commission on the high-speed chase that occurred in Mounds View. He commended Chief Harder and his officers for their efforts on behalf of the Police Department. Mounds View Planning Commission July 10, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ D. Planning Commissioner Reports None. 8. Approval of Minutes June 19, 2019. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Monn/Commissioner Rundle. To approve the Minutes of the June 19, 2019 regular Planning Commission meetings as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 B. Wednesday, August 7, 2019 ______________________________________________________________________________ 10. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Jon Sevald Community Development Director Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.