HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL WORKSESSION 10222012CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION AGENDA
Monday, October 22, 2012
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
Work Session Agenda
7:00 Welcome and Introductions
7:05 Transition Plan Discussion
• Staff report format
• What has been working /what has not
• Additional wants /needs
7:25 Visioning
Please give some thought and consideration to the following questions. Come prepared to
discuss these with the group:
• What does St. Anthony look like in 20 years?
• What steps can we take now that will help us obtain our vision(s)?
• What do you think are our strengths?
• What do you think are our weaknesses?
7:55 Zoning Ordinance Amendment(s) Discussion
• "Assembly' ordinance
• Planner's list
8:15 Vacancy's on Commissions - Deadline is November 16th
8:20 2012 Schedule of Meetings - DRAFT
8:25 Upcoming Education Opportunities
8:30 Adjourn
If you have your copy of the City's 2008 -2030 Comprehensive Plan, please bring it with
you to the meeting. If you don't have a Comprehensive Plan, please let Barb know and
we can get you a copy.
This will be a highly participatory work session so come prepared to share your
thoughts!
Planner's Review
Potential Ordinance Changes to St. Anthony City Code
1. Fences
I. The International Building Code will be changing to allow 7 foot fences. It should be reviewed as
to whether St. Anthony should modify its zoning code to allow the same.
ii. Excludes walls /retaining from permit. May want to clarify building permit vs. fence permit.
2. Signs
i. Identification is defined as a non - permitting sign, but then the term is used under signs that need
permits.
fl. Nothing for larger "for lease" signs
iii. No definition for "frame" or "framework" — Unclear how to measure the size of a sign as
described in 155.21 (C)(2)
iv. Generally needs updating— real estate signs outside R Districts
V. Electronic signs
vi. Signage in LI district has regulations for area based on business frontage and finished square feet.
3. Parking
I. No driveway setback info in the code
ii. No max width noted for driveways— curb cut is the only information
iii. Needs updating — office is very underrepresented and the amount of parking called for by other
uses is not typical. Very limited numbers /types of businesses.
4. Garages
I. The code provides the option of a garage setback permit as an alternative to a variance;
however, the garage setback permit still requires a hearing and the permit must be reissued if
the garage is ever destroyed. There appears to be no advantage in pursuing the setback permit
instead of a variance.
S. Commercial Uses
I. Outdated uses —video store, bus stations of Metro Transit Commission, etc.
ii. Missing types of businesses that exist today
6. Hours of Operation
i. Light Industrial
ii. Commercial (gas stations)
7. Clarify "platted" right of way or identify easements or allow setbacks to be "legal" if government ROW
acquired.
8. Potentially add Interim Use Permits (i.e. Farmer's Market)
9. Accessory definitions need to be separated
i. Building versus structure
10. Home occupations
L There is nothing in the code so they are therefore not allowed?
11. Liquor License
i. Currently have 3. Would be allowed more under state rules
12. Chickens
13. Urban Farming
14. Size of PUD
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION
2013 Meeting Schedule
all meetings are at 7 PM unless otherwise noted
January 28th
February 251h
March 25th- 5:30 Joint Meeting with City Council followed
by regular meeting
April 29th
May 27th- Memorial Day possible date change
June 24th
July 29th
August 26th
September 23rd
October 28th
November 25th
December 23rd - possible date change