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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL MINUTES 09192000 Meeting Sheet IIIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII 100723 Box: 19 Folder: PL MINUTES AND AGENDAS 2000 Document: PL MINUTES 09192000 1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY •2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 3 SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 4 7:00 p.m. 5 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE'. 6 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice 7 Chair Melsha. 8 ROLL CALL. 9 Present: Vice Chair Melsha; Commissioners Tillmann, Hanson, Thomas, 10 Hatch, and Stille. 11 Commissioners absent: Chair Bergstrom, Commissioner Thomas 12 Also present: Spencer Isom, Assistant City Manager 13 CONSIDERATION,DISCUSSION,AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING 14 ITEMS: 15 None. 16 I. PUBLIC INPUT. .17 Vice Chair Melsha invited any person from the audience to speak to the Commission regarding items 18 that are not on the usual agenda. II. APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 20 15, 2000. 21 Motion by Hatch,second by Hanson,to approve the August 15,2000 Planning Commission Meeting 22 Minutes with the following modifications: 23 Page 5, Line 9, delete"City Attorney Soth"and replace it with"Chair Bergstrom" 24 Page 5, Line 24, change "prevent"to "present" 25 Page 7, Line 1, delete "Stille voted aye." 26 Motion carried unanimously. 27 III. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY COUNCIL. 28 None. 29 30 IV. REQUESTS FOR POSTPONEMENTS OR WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATIONS. 31 None. 32 V. NEW APPLICATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS. 33 A. Public Hearing - Application For Subdivision/Final Plat Approval --Village North LLP 34 and Apache Animal Medicine Seek to Replat'Their Properties Into Three .Lots. Vice Chair Melsha opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. and requested a report from Staff. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 19, 2000 Page 2 1 Assistant City Manager Spencer Isom reported that the owner of Apache Animal Clinic has ap- 2 plied to replat the properties into three lots in order to expand the size of the lot on which the 3 animal clinic is located, decrease the size of the lot on which the Industrial Custom Products 4 building is located, and create a new lot to the east of the industrial building. The property 5 would be replatted as Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Apache Terrace, 2nd Addition, Ramsey County, 6 Minnesota. 7 Isom directed the Commission's attention to a letter dated September 19, 2000 from City Attor- 8 ney Soth. Isom noted that the Commission can consider this application as long as it is in 9 compliance with the nine items noted in City Attorney Soth's letter of September 19,'2000. 10 Isom noted that the Staff and City Attorney had noted that they could proceed with the prelimi- 11 nary plat, as long as the properties in question were completed. However, the Planning Commis- 12 Sion can approval the final plat with the understanding that the conditions would be met. The 13 City Council would hear this issue after the nine conditions have been met. 14 After calling for public input regarding this matter and hearing none,Vice Chair Melsha closed 15 the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Motion by Stille, second by Tillmann,.to approve the Apache Terrace 2nd'addition application 0 subject to the nine items that are outlined in City Attorney Soth's letter of September 19, 2000 to 18 Ken Solie and Raymond Ogren from Dorsey& Whitney . 19 Isom noted that this issue would be tentatively set for the September 26, 2000 City Council 20 meeting, as long as the conditions are met as noted above and the City Attorney is satisfied. 21 Furthermore, Isom noted that all items regarding the application should be sent to the City Attor- 22 ney, with a copy to the City Staff. 23 VI. POSTPONED APPLICATIONS. 24 None. 25. VII. REPORTS,PRESENTATIONS,AND/OR CONCEPT-REVIEWS. 26 None. 27 VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS. . 28 1. Establish Subcommittee To Finalize the Draft Antennae Ordinance In Preparation for Fu- 29 ture Commission and Council Consideration. 30 Assistant City Attorney Isom noted that to draft and incorporate a change into the City Code can 31 be a complicated process. It is therefore his hope and anticipation that the Planning Commission 2 would proceed through the necessary research via a subcommittee, and then follow through with 3 a draft proposal to present to the members of the Planning Commission. A subcommittee could -s4 facilitate the process. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 19, 2000 Page 3 1 Isom then reviewed for the Commission that at a prior Planning Commission meeting, he had re- 2 ceived direction that the Commission was in favor of adopting a similar ordinance as that of 3 Dublin's. In this respect, he would request that the Planning Commission adopt a subcommittee 4 or task force that would go forth with the facilitating of what would be ultimately presented to 5 the City Council. 6 Hanson asked what timeframe would be required. Isom noted that it would up to the Planning 7 Commission about the timeframe to get a proposed draft in workable form. 8 Hatch, Stille and Melsha volunteered to be on the task force for the antennae ordinance. 9 Motion by Hanson, second by Melsha, that the Planning Commission develop a subcommittee to 10 look at the antenna ordinance and the Commissioners that volunteered are Hatch, Stille and 11 Melsha. 12 Motion carried unanimously. 13 2. Provide a Recommendation to Council of Whether to Pass an Interim Ordinance (Morato- 14 rium) Regarding Future Requests for Permits under Section 1160 (Antennas and Towers). AssistantCity Manager Isom reviewed for-the Commission the background relating to this issue . from prior meetings. 17 Discussion ensued amongst the Commissioners regarding the typical length of time for a morato- 18 rium. Assistant City Manager Isom noted that the typical moratorium is approximately one 19 year; however, the Planning Commission must.arrive at a timeframe that would allow sufficient 20 time to review, draft, and/or change ordinances. 21 Motion by Melsha, second by Hatch,that the Planning Commission recommends to the City 22 Council that a one-year moratorium be developed on antennas and towers in St. Anthony in order 23 to facilitate and research the drafting of possible ordinances. 24 Motion carried unanimously. 25 3. Livable Cities Demonstration Account Proposal Letter, dated August 25, 2000. 26 Assistant City Attorney Isom noted that the grant was approved for the first round and a subse- 27 quent application has been received for Phase II. Additionally,the Mayor, Chair of the Planning 28 Commission, Staff and DSU (City's Consultants)have met to discuss the completion and 29 submittal of that application. Furthermore, it is'assumed and anticipated that the application will 30 be submitted on time and the process moved forward. 1 In response to a question by Tillmann about Apache Plaza,Isom noted that the Apache Plaza was originally included in the applicafion,but the application has been amended. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 19, 2000 • Page 4 . 1 IX. COMMISSION INPUT. 2 1. Chair to Select a Commissioner as the Representative to the Upcoming Council 3 Meeting.: 4 Commissioner Tillmann volunteered to attend the City Council meeting on Tuesday, 5 September 26, 2000. 6 2. Commissioners' Comments. 7 Hanson noted that he had heard through the Kiwanis organization about some future 8 plans about the Autumn Woods development. He would hope that the Planning 9 Commission would be made aware of those types of plans from Staff. 10 Hanson additionally noted that the Planning Commission had spent tremendous hours 11 researching the Apache Plaza project, only to have it rejected by the City Council. He 12 has heard that there might be a retailer interested in the Apache Plaza, and he requested 13 some clarification from Staff. 14 Assistant City Manager Isom noted that he could speak in general terms about that 15 inquiry. However, he noted that the City is trying to balance some areas and that 16 development issues are generally handled through the City Manager's office. •7 Additionally, he noted that unless the owners of Apache Plaza are willing and ready to. sell, it is not an issue that can be discussed in any detail. 19 Tillmann inquired of Staff if the potential buyer is a retailer that would fall under the 20 existing Code,then the Planning Commission would not become involved. Staff 21 confirmed that zoning codes are in force that have been passed, and if a commercial 22 retailer meets all of the requirements,there is currently nothing in place at this time that 23 would prevent said retailer from moving forward. 24 Hanson inquired about the.City's responsibility to keep the residents informed of any 25 current or potential developments at Apache Plaza. 26 Assistant City Manager Isom noted that is an area that the City is intending to study; i.e., 27. what tools are available to the City to prevent or discourage development. From.a 28 planning prospective, Isom noted that currently there is not anything to report. 29 Melsha expressed his personal opinion that the City lost a good project with Apache, and 30 he felt that those Councilmembers opposed to the project perceived deficiencies in the 31 proposal. There was a significant effort,he stated, on behalf of Hillcrest and the Planning 32 Commission to satisfy those concerns. Additionally,he noted that it was frustrating 33 because it appeared that the project would not be approved by those Councilmembers 4 despite the steps made by Hillcrest to satisfy their concerns. .;5 Hatch expressed happiness that the Council approved the Planning Commission's 36 recommendation for the lighting style. Hatch questioned the Livable Communities Grant 37 and the Council's comment to take an active role in that area. Hatch asked Staff if the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 19, 2000 Page 5 1 Livable Communities grant was the Council's.vision of pursuing an active plan, or were 2 they waiting to see what happens and then pursue options. 3 Assistant.City Manager Isom noted that the Livable Communities grant will be a catalyst 4 for looking at long-term uses and also identifying what would be the highest and best use 5 for that area. Isom further noted that he understands that, from Staffs prospective, all 6 things possible will be done to ensure that the planning or examination takes place of the 7 targeted area. 8 Furthermore, he stated that the Council had set aside the $150,000 match for this grant 9 and there are some things that will happen regardless of whether the City gets the grant or 10 not. Those funds are earmarked for that area and he understands that the City will move 11 forward and probably spending some of those funds prior to receiving the grant award. 12 Additionally,he received an E-mail recently that alluded to the fact that the Met Council 13 is no longer requiring a match`for the award, so a number of things could happen in the 14 next few weeks that could change the texture of the research. 15 Stille felt that the City intended to spend a significant amount of time and effort to 16 determine what the highest and best use of that site will be. Obviously, he stated,that 7 could be a number of things, and he questioned whether it would-be beneficial to consider a moratorium on the Apache site so that some plans could be worked out in the event the 19 grant is not received. He inquired of Staff if that issue had been discussed within the 20 City. 21 Isom noted that he had not heard any discussions regarding a moratorium on the Apache 22 site. Additionally, he noted that there would be a number of legal issues that would 23 dictate how a moratorium would be handled. If the Commission would like to direct 24 Staff to examine that issue,that this would be the time to bring it up. 25 Melsha reviewed some of the issues for the Salvation Army property and how it would 26 relate to the Apache Plaza property. Stille said his goal is that there would be a lot of 27 planning, and if the funds are not,received,the planning was all for naught. 28 Isom noted that he would take this asa direction and do some research on the possibility 29 of a moratorium for that area. and he would return to the Commission at a later date with 30 a report. 31 Isom reported that September 29,2000 would be his last day as Assistant City Manager. 32 He will be returning full-time.to school to fulfill.his Ph.D. requirements and he would 33 continue with the City in some aspects with the Planning Commission until a replacement �4 is found. _,5 X. ADJOURNMENT. 36 Motion by Melsha, second by Stille,to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 19,2000 • Page 6 1 : 1 Motion carried unanimously. 2 Respectfully submitted, ; 3 Sue Selseth 4 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.