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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL MINUTES 02202007CITY 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 32 33 34 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING February 20, 2007 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER. Chair Stromgren called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 (arrived at 7:15 p.m.), and Jenson. Absent: None Also present: Assistant City Manager Kim Moore-Sykes IV. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA. Chair Stromgren reported that item VIII. 1, 3113 Roosevelt Street NE Variance Request, is removed from the agenda. Chair Stromgren reported item VIII. 2, Monopole Antenna at St. Anthony Shopping Center, is removed from the agenda. Chair Stromgren reported item VIII. 3, 2601 Kenzie Terrace Parking Variance Request, is added to the agenda. Motion by Commissioner Galyon, second by Commissioner Jenson, to approve the meeting agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.35 36 37 38 39 40 V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 2007. Motion by Commissioner Galyon, second by Jenson, to approve the Planning Commission meeting minutes of January 16, 2007, with corrections. Motion carried unanimously.41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 VI. COMMUNICATION WITH CITY COUNCIL. None. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS. None. VIII. CONCEPT REVIEWS. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 20, 2007 Page 2 1. 3113 Roosevelt Street NE – Variance Request for Garage 1 2. Monopole Antenna at St. Anthony Shopping Center 2 3 4 5 These items were removed from the agenda. 3. 2601 Kenzie Terrace Parking Variance Request 6 7 8 9 10 Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes reported she met with Mr. Clarence Ranallo, former Mayor of St. Anthony, and resident of Kenzington Terrace to review the possibility of adding parking spaces to the current parking area of the housing complex. She stated Staff found that upon review of the City’s Ordinance, it was determined that the Final Development Plan, approved in 1984/85, at Section 1655.09, Control of PUD Following Completion, Subd. 2. 11 Changes After Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, (c), 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. 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 reported the main reason Kenzington Terrace was built was to have older residents have a place to move so families with children could move into the homes. He stated there are 150 one and two bedroom units with 140 underground parking spaces and 12 outside open parking spaces. Mr. Rana1lo indicated each resident needs two garage spaces. He introduced Mr. Don Miller and reported that Mr. Miller has been working hard putting a parking plan together. Mr. Don Miller explained the parking plan to the commission. He stated he is trying to squeeze as much parking in front of the building as possible as most residents prefer the front of the building to the alley. He stated 16 spaces could be added to the alley and a sidewalk leading to the front of the building would be added. Mr. Miller explained trees would be removed and lighting added. Chair Stromgren asked if the spaces would be assigned to residents or used for guests. Mr. Ranallo replied the spaces would not be reserved so residents and visitors could use them. He mentioned there are about 185 residents of Kenzington Terrace. Commissioner Galyon asked if the only access to the building was in the front. Mr. Ranallo replied there is a back entrance that accesses the garages, but residents & visitors would have to walk through the garage. Chair Stromgren stated the ratio is currently about 1:1 ration and a 1.5:1 is being requested. Commissioner Heinis asked about putting parking spaces adjacent to the alley. Mr. Ranallo replied the area adjacent to the alley is currently grass. He stated that the alley is scheduled to be reconstructed they would like to ask the contractor to do the alley and parking spaces at the same time. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 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 Chair Stromgren stated there are often cars parked in the lot to the northeast and asked if that was not part of the Kenzington Terrace. Mr. Ranallo replied the lot belongs to Bona Mobil Station. He indicated Kenzington Terrace tried to purchase the lot but the owner does not want to sell. Chair Stromgren asked if the proposal is to do the parking shown on both sites on the drawing displayed by Mr. Ranallo. Mr. Ranallo replied it was. Chair Stromgren recommend they combine both projects when it is presented next. Commission Galyon asked how many more spaces are required. Mr. Ranallo replied 28. He stated that if the City approved the request, they would seek bids and try to start this year. Commissioner Jenson asked how he decided 28 was the correct number needed. Mr. Ranallo replied there is not room for more. He said they would like to have 40. Commissioner Hanson stated they often use Autumn Woods for parking. Mr. Ranallo indicated Autumn Woods has been very good about letting them park there. Commissioner Hanson asked if standing water is an issue. Mr. Ranallo said they have had no trouble with water. He pointed out there is a berm around the building that deters water. Chair Stromgren stated he saw no problem with this request and it would keep the building viable for the residents. He agreed that currently the parking ratio seemed low. Mr. Ranallo stated they usually have a waiting list to move in and there is a security person on duty 24/7. IX. COMMUNITY FORUM. None. X. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 1. March 20, 2007, 5:30 p.m., Joint Meeting with Council 35 36 37 38 39 40 Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes reported a joint meeting would be held with the City Council at 5:30 on March 20, 2007. She stated Mr. Paul Merwin, Attorney with the League of Minnesota Cities, would speak on the pitfalls associated with land use planning and zoning and being on the Planning Commission. She stated the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting would start at 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 20, 2007 Page 4 1 2. Sign Ordinance – Information provide by Paul Merwin, Esq., LMC 2 3 4 5 6 Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes stated the sign ordinance is included in the packets for Planning Commission to review. This information was provided also by Paul Merwin, League of Minnesota Cities. 3. 2007 Land Use Planning Workshops7 8 9 10 11 Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes encouraged everyone to attend the 2007 Land Use Planning Workshops. She stated the City would pay for the workshops and to let her know so she could set up the reservations. 4. Planning Commission By-Laws 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes indicated that she included a copy of the Planning Commission By-laws for their convenience. An updated contact list was also provided to the Planning Commission members. She asked everyone to make any changes and forward them to her. XI. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Commissioner Hanson, second by Commissioner Galyon, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.22 23 24 25 26 Respectfully submitted, Dianna Wise Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.