PL MINUTES 07201999 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 20, 1999 • Page 4 1 Ms. Mathem, as a representative for Mendota Homes, was in attendance at the meeting for a 2 concept review of their proposed project. She has also been to the City of Roseville and has 3 received approval for this project as proposed for the Roseville property. 4 5 Horst welcomed Erin Mathern and invited her to address the Commission. Ms. Mathern 6 presented a proposed site plan for the twin home development, noting the site sits on property 7 located in both Roseville and St. Anthony. She noted the site had recently been re-evaluated by 8 Mendota Homes and it was decided that the townhome concept was more appropriate for the area 9 than a senior apartment complex. 10 Ms. Mathern stated that Mendota Homes will be requesting a conditional use permit to 11 accommodate the rezoning of this property, as well as some variances. She added that concept 12 and plat approval was obtained by the City of Roseville for the units in Roseville. 13 Melsha asked for clarification with regard to the variances which may be necessary. Ms. 14 Mathern stated the rear yard setback may be a problem as the requirement is 25 feet and there are 15 only 3 feet from the proposed units to the Roseville border. She noted the large variance would 16 be requested with the understanding that the rear yard actually extends into Roseville. SHanson noted the presence of a single family home in the vicinity. Ms. Mathern stated that 18 Mendota Homes is aware of this home which will remain in its current state. 19 Horst stated the plan seems ambitious as it involves the same project requirements in two 20 different cities. Ms. Mathern stated the price of the townhomes will increase if less units are 21 built, so the property in St. Anthony is important. 22 Horst stated that a hardship must be demonstrated for a variance to be granted, and the hardship 23 must be unique to the land parcel in question. He added these must be outlined in the final 24 proposal for Council approval. Melsha stated in this case the landowner is creating the hardship. 25 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that City staff has agreed the conditional use permit is more appropriate 26 than rezoning in this case. Melsha stated the City statute specifies which uses are permitted as 27 conditional uses in zoning districts R-4 and R-2, and he questioned the conditional uses in this 28 case. He added he does not see this as a permitted conditional use under the current zoning 29 ordinance. He suggested the City Attorney might be called upon to review this matter. 30 Hanson stated he would recommend that Mendota Homes contact the owners of the single family 31 home near the site to receive their comments. Ms. Mathern stated a neighborhood meeting was 32 held Monday, July 12, 1999 in the community center, and all residents within 350 feet were 33 notified. She added that 9 people attended the meeting.