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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL MINUTES 03202007CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING March 20, 2007 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER. Chair Stromgren called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Chair Stromgren invited the Commission and the audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. III. ROLL CALL. Commissioners present: Chair Stromgren; Commissioners: Crone, Galyon, Hanson, Heinis, Jensen, and Jenson. Absent: None Also present: Assistant City Manager Kim Moore-Sykes IV. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA. Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes reported the concept review for the T-Mobile Monopole Antenna at St. Anthony Shopping Center is removed from the agenda and would be rescheduled to a later date. Motion by Commissioner Galyon, seconded by Commissioner Jenson, to approve the meeting agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.32 33 34 35 36 37 V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 20, 2007. Motion by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Galyon, to approve the Planning Commission meeting minutes of February 20, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 VI. COMMUNICATION WITH CITY COUNCIL. VI.1. The City Council liaison for the next meeting to be determined. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS. VII.I 2601 Kenzie Terrace – Kenzington PUD Parking Plan Amendment Chair Stromgren opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 20, 2007 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes presented the Kenzington PUD Parking Plan Amendment for approval to allow for additional parking on site. She reported that Mr. Clarence Ranallo, Association Board President and Don Miller, resident of Kenzington Terrace met with Staff to review the possibility of adding parking spaces to the current parking area of the housing complex at 2601 Kenzington terrace. She pointed out the location on a site plan. Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes stated the Kenzington hopes to complete the overall parking plan over time. She stated Staff found, upon review of the property filed, it was determined that the Kenzington was zoned as a Planned Unit Development and included a Final Development Plan that included a parking plan approved in 1984/85. She stated changes to approve the final development plan are required to be presented at a public hearing through an amendment process. She stated the City Ordinance, Section 1655.09, Control of PUD Following Completion, Subd. 2. Changes After Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, (c), states changes in the use of the common open spaces may be authorized by an amendment to the Final Development Plan by the City Planning Commission after a public hearing as provided by Section 115 of the Code. Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes stated that once the recommendation is voted on by the Planning Commission it would be forwarded to the City Council for approval. She reported Mr. Ranallo submitted an application for the amendment to the Kenzington Parking Plan of the Final Development Plan to allow for the addition of approximately 30 parking spaces. She reported the Kenzington was built with less than two parking spaces per unit as it was thought it would be occupied by retired or soon to be retired individuals. She stated many residents have chosen to continue working or retain two vehicles. Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes commented Mr. Ranallo informed Staff the additional parking spots could be used for social events or family visits. She indicated Mr. Ranallo reported the neighboring property owner has generously allowed residents to park in his lot; however, this could change without notice if the neighbor decided to sell the lot or due to changing needs of the business owner. Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes indicated the Kenzington plans to add parking spaces over time and as funds are available to the Board. She commented the Board plans to construct parking along the alley on the north side of the property as the City would be doing a reconstruction project in that area. She stated the Kenzington would get a bid as part of that reconstruction process after the parking plan is approved by the City. Mr. Ranallo addressed the Planning Commission and stated the parking spaces are needed. He reiterated these would be done over time and that it is a good idea to do this during the City reconstruction project. He provided photos of the proposed lighting for the parking area. Mr. Don Miller, Building and Grounds Committee Chair, stated if this is approved, they would go out for bids. Commissioner Galyon commented Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes indicated the plan is to allow for an additional 30, however, the plan indicates 26. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 20, 2007 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Mr. Ranallo stated 26 is the correct number. Commissioner Jensen commented the six stalls in front off Kenzie Terrace are in a configuration that is unusual to have a new access that wide. He commented Staff had not indicated this would be allowable. He stated it would be hard for him to authorize an amendment to the PUD document that is not preliminarily authorized by Hennepin County. He commented he drew something that would have less impact onto the highway and forwarded it to Staff. He stated he is reluctant to understand how all 26 stalls could be done without an approval for a second access point. Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes replied this could be conditional upon approval by Hennepin County. Chair Stromgren asked if would be an administrative approval. Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes stated she would need to find out. Mr. Ranallo replied if they were told not to do the six, they would not. Commissioner Jensen asked if they received a parking easement with the next door neighbor. Mr. Ranallo stated he has met with them several times to purchase 30 feet or for a permanent easement. He reported the neighbor said they could park there if they wanted but if the Mobile Station wanted to build on it, they would. Mr. Ranallo stated the owner would not sell the property to the Kenzington. Chair Stromgren commented the side yard parking setback was not accounted for and needed to be addressed. Mr. Ranallo stated they would go with what the Planning Commission recommended and would be happy with what they could get to alleviate the hardship. Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes commented this is a PUD overlay; therefore, some of the regulations could be made more flexible for the parking required. Commissioner Jensen asked if, in the analysis of stalls off the alley, it was easier to draw the parking spots perpendicular or was it not a discussion, concern or dealt with. Mr. Ranallo replied, if the amendment was approved, they would ask Mr. Jay Hartman who the contractor is and would look for the best parking option. Commissioner Jensen asked what the residents say about the direction they currently enter the complex from. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 20, 2007 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Mr. Ranallo replied they have not commented. He mentioned Mr. Hartman who told him the best time to do the additional parking places would be when the reconstruction in that area occurred. Chair Stromgren closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. Chair Stromgren stated since there is room in the back, the Kenzington could maximize the spots if the Planning Commission gave approval for up to 30 spaces Mr. Ranallo stated some of the trees would be removed as they are old. Chair Stromgren stated two spaces in back plus some trees would be less expensive than adding six spaces off Kenzie Terrace. Commissioner Jensen stated he supported the 24 spaces as proposed, however, a sketch for the front six be conditional upon approval of the City Engineer. Motion to Chair Stromgren, seconded by Commissioner Jensen, to amend the Final Development Plan for 2601 Kenzie Terrace to amend their parking plan to allow the addition of up to 30 parking spaces to the plat as described in the applicant’s sketch, on the basis of bringing that property more into alignment with the new development in town in relation to the number of parking spaces to dwelling units, and in the interest of safety for the residents not having to cross the street; on the condition that additional spaces receive the approval of the County, the City Engineer, and the Public Works Director. Motion carried unanimously.26 27 28 VIII. CONCEPT REVIEWS. VIII.1. T-Mobile Monopole Antenna at St. Anthony Shopping Center (Removed from 29 the Agenda) 30 31 32 33 34 35 IX. COMMUNITY FORUM. None X. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. X.1. 2007 Land Use Planning Workshops 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes reported there is time to sign up for the Government Training Services on Planning Commission and land use issues. She reported Commissioners Jenson and Crone have signed up. XIII. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Commissioner Jensen, second by Commissioner Galyon, to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.46 47 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 20, 2007 Page 5 1 2 3 4 Respectfully submitted, Dianna Wise TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.