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Home My WebLink About05-17-2023APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 17, 2023 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Rundle at 6:30 p.m. for May 17, 2023. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Curtis, Farmer, Munson, Nelson, Rundle, Stevenson (arrived at 6:33 p.m.) and Urlacher. Absent and Excused: None. Also Present: Community Development Director Jon Sevald and Council Member Gary Meehlhause. ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Resolution 1159-23, Recommending Approval of Ordinance 1003, 2 Amending Mounds View City Code Chapter 160.198; B-3 Highway Business District, Conditional Uses; and Resolution 1160-23, Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Big Dipper Creamery, 2222 Mounds View Boulevard Accessory Dwelling Unit Discussion 3 Approval of Minutes 4 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Special Order of Business None. Mounds View Planning Commission May 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda Tony Preciado, 8217 Long Lake Road, expressed concern with the Pulte Homes development that would be built behind his home. He reported he did not want this type of development in his back yard. Community Development Director Sevald explained Pulte Homes sent a letter to residents in order to inform them of an April 20th neighborhood meeting. He reported Pulte Homes was proposing to construct a community with 75 townhomes and 12 yard homes. He stated the Planning Commission and City Council have reviewed the concept plan. Mr. Preciado questioned why the City would support this type of project. Community Development Director Sevald reported the Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council and the final decision for this project would be made by the City Council. He stated this project was in the very preliminary stages, and that no applications have been made. He encouraged Mr. Preciado to attend upcoming public hearings in order to voice his concerns regarding the proposed project. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases A. Resolution 1159-23, Recommending Approval of Ordinance 1003, Amending Mounds View City Code Chapter 160.198; B-3 Highway Business District, Conditional Uses; and Resolution 1160-23, Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Big Dipper Creamery, 2222 Mounds View Boulevard Community Development Director Sevald stated Big Dipper Creamery proposes to relocate their ice cream production facility to 2222 Mounds View Boulevard, requiring; (1) an amendment to the B-3 district to allow processing of food products as a Conditional Use; and (2) a Conditional Use Permit. Big Dipper Creamery currently operates retail stores in Blaine and North Oaks, and an ice cream production facility at their North Oaks store. They have outgrown the space, and intend to lease 2222 Mounds View Boulevard for production and retail sales (no dine-in). 2222 Mounds View Boulevard is a multi-tenant building (Southpaw Crossfit, Scout Shop, Mounds View Chiropractic, Betterley Tools), and is zoned B-3 Highway Business. Big Dipper will be taking over space currently occupied by Betterley Tools (7,578 sq ft). Prior to Betterley, the unit was Abbey Carpet. Staff recommended the Planning Commission recommend approving Ordinance 1003, and the Conditional Use Permit as requested. Commissioner Farmer questioned how many B-3 properties were in the City. Community Development Director Sevald reviewed the location of the B-3 properties in Mounds View. Further discussion ensued regarding the uses that were allowed within the B-3 zoning district. Mounds View Planning Commission May 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Farmer requested further information on the criteria that must be met in order to grant a Conditional Use Permit. Community Development Director Sevald reviewed the criteria that must be met in order to grant a CUP. It was noted the proposed site would be used for ice cream production with some retail. Commissioner Nelson asked if residents would be able to purchase ice cream by the pint or in bulk off the street. Jerry Guss, Big Dipper Creamery representative, commented on how his business was expanding noting Big Dipper Creamery would have display freezers with pint and quarts of ice cream for sale. He noted the store would not be an ice cream parlor with ice cream cones for sale. Commissioner Nelson asked how many ice cream flavors were made by Big Dipper Creamery. Mr. Guss estimated he made over 200 flavors of ice cream and noted he sells his ice cream to 10 different vendors in the metro area. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Stevenson/Commissioner Nelson. To approve Resolution 1059-23, recommending approval of Ordinance 1003, Amending Mounds View City Code Chapter 160.198; B-3 Highway Business District, Conditional Sales. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Munson/Commissioner Farmer. To approve Resolution 1060-23, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Manufacturing, Compounding, Processing, Packaging or Treatment of Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals and Food Products and the Rendering or Refining of Fats and Oils for Big Dipper Creamery at 2222 Mounds View Boulevard. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. Other Planning Activity A. Accessory Dwelling Unit Discussion Community Development Director Sevald informed the Commission that he was contacted by a resident that was interested in constructing an Accessory Dwelling Unit. He questioned how the Commission would like to proceed. Commissioner Nelson commented on the cost for a tiny home and stated the prices were becoming quite high. Commissioner Stevenson stated his concerns with ADU’s was the future use of the space. Mounds View Planning Commission May 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Urlacher reported she would always speak for property owners rights. She indicated she had a shed in her backyard that was quite substantial in size and the only thing that it was missing in order to be considered an ADU, was water and sewer. She explained she has a small home and it would be a fantastic option for her to be able to use the shed for more living space. She discussed how housing trends were changing and more extended families were living together due to the cost of housing. She anticipated if a property were to sell with an ADU, the next homebuyer would appreciate the additional space. She reported the City would have to consider if ADU’s could be used for Airbnb’s or if the space could only be used for family. Commissioner Nelson recommended the lot size be taken into consideration whether or not an ADU would be allowed, because some lots were too small to accommodate an ADU. Commissioner Curtis explained he moved into Mounds View two years ago and his home has a detached garage. He reported the previous owner converted this garage into a one bedroom/one bath apartment. Commissioner Urlacher stated this could be a good selling for new homeowners. Commissioner Farmer indicated he was hesitant to determine what homeowners can and can’t do with their property. He discussed how there was a need for home offices as more and more people begin working from home. Commissioner Curtis questioned if the City had the resources in place if ADU’s were to convert to rentals in the future. Community Development Director Sevald reported the City did have the resources in place. He commented further on how the City manages rental properties. Commissioner Nelson asked if Coon Rapids or Blaine allowed ADU’s. Community Development Director Sevald stated he was uncertain. However, he understood Minneapolis and St. Paul were allowing ADU’s. Commissioner Stevenson reported the City of Mounds View had a lot of larger lots, which would allow for an ADU. Community Development Director Sevald questioned if the Planning Commission supported staff exploring this use further. The Commission offered their support for staff to explore ADU’s further. 7. Approval of Minutes May 3, 2023. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Curtis/Commissioner Stevenson. To approve the Minutes of the May 3, 2023 regular Planning Commission meetings as presented. Mounds View Planning Commission May 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity Community Development Director Sevald reported he had no upcoming planning cases at this time. B. Staff Updates Community Development Director Sevald provided the Commission with an update from staff. C. Council Updates Council Member Meehlhause provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City Council. He noted Kathie Anderson was recognized at the Citizen of the Year for 2022 at the last City Council meeting. In addition, the Council recognized Adnan Omanovic and Robert Turner as the Coaches of the Year. He reported the Council also held a badge pinning ceremony for newly appointed Police Chief Ben Zender. D. Planning Commissioner Reports None. 9. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. Wednesday, June 7, 2023 B. Wednesday, June 21, 2023 ______________________________________________________________________________ 10. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Rundle adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Jon Sevald Community Development Director Mounds View Planning Commission May 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 6 ________________________________________________________________________ Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial