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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
7 :00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
IV. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA.
V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 2012
VI. COMMUNICATION WITH CITY COUNCIL.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
NONE
IX. CONCEPT REVIEWS.
IX.1. LaSalle Group — Greenhouse Biodiversity Incubator Company — Variance
to Setback Requirements for Corner Lot in LI.
IX.2. Abu - Huraira Islamic Center; 3055 Old Hwy 8; CUP for Assembly, Text
Amendment to include School in CUP.
X. OTHER BUSINESS.
X.1 Proposed Text Amendment to §152.039 DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS
XI. REPORTS FROM STAFF.
XII. COMMUNITY FORUM. Individuals may addresS the Planningcomm 15510 n about any item not Included onthe
regular agenda, Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign their name and address on the form at the
podium, state their name and address for the Clerk's record, and limit their remarks to five minutes, The Planning
Commission may refer the matter to staff for a future report Or direct the matter to be Scheduled on an
agenda. upcoming
XIII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
XIII,1 UPDATED PLANNING COMMISSIONER LIST
XIV. ADJOURNMENT.
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The south one story building basement level will be used by the Abu - Huraira Islamic
Center.
The hours of use for the Islamic center:
• Prayer hour each day from 1:00 PM to 2: PM
• Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims
fast (Sawm) during daylight hours. In the evening worshippers will
come to pray and share food and eat after sunset. These prayers also
give Muslims a chance to meet at the Mosque every day during this
period, and so they help to improve relationships in the Muslim
community.
• Food is limited to a pot luck meal everyone brings something to share
food items and will not include a commercial kitchen. The traditional
meal would be eating a few Dates
• Since this activity occurs after working hours there would be no conflict
with the office and other tenant business use.
The Conditional use permit would be a requirement for the Mosque (prayer area)
which is an assembly use. This will also cover other activities such as the waiting and
lounge area which are large group social areas.
The location is ideal and convenient to the Muslim community it servers.
Thank you for your consideration in this Matter.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Medina A.I.A.
Architect
Minnesota Registration Number 15843
M e d i n a A r c h i t e c t s
Medina Architects
1618 Hague Ave
St. Paul, MN 55104
Tel. 651 645 0587
February 14, 2012
City of Saint Anthony Village
3301 Silver lake road
St. Anthony, MN, 55418
Planning Commission,
Abu - Huraira Islamic Center Is in the process of purchasing the St. Anthony Business
Center located at 3055 Old Highway 8, St. Anthony MN. 55418 -2500.
They are interested in using a portion of this complex for their use.
The St. Anthony Business Center is located in a Light industrial Building Zone.
Abu - Huraira Islamic Center is seeking a Permitted conditional use as per section
152.142 — (G) Assembly.
There would be no addition or expansion to existing Structure. They will occupy the
lower level of south building.
One of the requirements of an assembly Occupancy is that the area be sprinkled.
The lower south structure has a sprinkler system and will be retrofitted to any new
remodeling to meet code requirements for the Abu - Huraira Islamic Center.
There is a firewall separation between the north 3 story office tower and the one story
south structure with fire door and self closing rated doors connecting the two
occupancies.
A new Handicapped entrance will be added at the lower level with direct access to
grade. Three new handicapped parking spaces will be added to and close to this
entry.
The business center will not change its character or Occupancy use and would
continue to run as Office tenant space.
The site is bounded by New Brighton Boulevard highway 8 and old highway 8 to the
east and west. A condo sits to the north side of the site.
To the west across old Highway 8 is bounded by single residential unit. Their back
door and back yard faces the St. Anthony business Center.
STAFF REPORT
To: Chair and Planning Commissioners
From: Kim Moore, Assistant City Manager
Date: February 21, 2012
Subject: 3055 Old Hwy 8; LI CUP for Abu - Huraira Islamic Center
Requested Action: Concept Review
Date Application Received:
Property Address:
Zoning District:
60 -Day Expires:
Waiver Letter Required:
Future Action:
February 21, 2012
3055 Old Hwy 8
Light Industrial
Yes Date Sent: No
Public Hearing with the Planning Commission
Background. Staff met with representatives from the Abu - Huraira Islamic Center, who are proposing to
purchase the Light Industrial property, St. Anthony Business Center at 3055 Old Hwy. 8, also known as the
Medtronic building. They are planning to submit a request for a Conditional Use Permit for assembly and
for a school. The property currently has a CUP for a daycare center.
Some considerations that Staff has responded to in response to this request:
• In speaking with the City Attorney, he indicated that a CUP will have to be requested for each
additional permitted conditional use as listed in the Zoning Code for the Light Industrial zoning
district.
• Additionally, since schools are not a permitted conditional use for the LI zoning district, the
applicants will have to petition an amendment to the zoning code, subdivision §152.142
PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES, to include schools.
A suggestion was made that the property could be re -zoned to an R -4 designation to
accommodate having a school on this site. The City Attorney reported that re- zoning would
create several legal non - conforming uses because of the businesses that are currently housed in
the St. Anthony Business Center. The realtor for the applicant had reported that there are
currently several businesses currently operating in the building, some with leases going out to
2015. The attorney advised that re- zoning should not be an option at this time.
This property was also split into two (2) lots in 2009 to encourage redevelopment of the site. Lot
A, which is the north half of the property , which serves as the parking lot for the building. Lot B
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includes the building and parking sufficient to support the current tenants. Abu - Huraira Islamic
Center plans to purchase both lots, which will then provide sufficient parking for their cultural,
educational, and religious activities. When asked, the City Attorney indicated that there is no
requirement for the proposed buyers to combine the lots; they may do so whenever they feel it is
appropriate.
• An important consideration for the City to weigh is if this property is granted a CUP for
assembly, their religious activities may have them petitioning Hennepin County for property tax
exclusion once their tenants have fulfilled the terms of their lease and have moved out. This
would be a consideration with any religious group that proposes to buy any non- tax - exempt
property in the City.
Attachments.
• Written Statement
• Floor Plan
• Site Plan
F: \Planning \Staff Reports \2012 \CUP \02212012 Abu Huraira Islamic Center 3055 old 8 concept stf rpt.doc02212012 Abu Huraira Islamic Center
3055 old 8 concept stf rpt.doc
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STANDARD INTERIOR RESIDENTIAL LOT SETBACKS
25' Rear Yard Setback: The rear yard is the yard opposite
the front yard. The minimum requirement for the rear yard set-
back is twenty -five (25) feet measured between the rear prop-
erty line of the lot and the nearest point of the main building
and shall extend across the full width of the rear of the lot.
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15' Side Yard Setback: The side yard is the yard adjacent to
the property line, not otherwise designated as a front or rear
yard. Rectangular shaped lots have two side yards. The sum
of the side yards shall be at least fifteen (15) feet and one
side yard setback must be at least five (5) feet wide. A side
yard setback adjacent to a street must be at least 30 feet
wide.
St. Anthony requires 30' Front Yard Setback: The
front yard is the yard abutting an improved street from
which the lot gains primary access, or the yard abut-
ting the entrance to a building. The minimum require-
ment for the residential front yard setback is 30 feet,
measured from the front property line to a structure.
The 30 feet must extend across the full width of the lot.
VEHICULAR ACCESS (Public or Private Street)
§152.104 DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS. (R -4)
(D) Front Yard. The front yard is the yard abutting an improved street from which the lot gains primary
access or the yard abutting the entrance to a building.
(1) There must be a front yard with a setback of at least 30 feet.
(E) Side Yards. The side yard is the yard adjacent to the property line not otherwise designated as a front
or rear yard.
(I) There must be 2 side yard setbacks with a minimum width of at least 15 feet each.
(2) Side yard setbacks adjacent to a public right -of -way must be at least 30 feet in width.
(F) Rear Yard. The rear yard is the yard opposite the front yard.
(1) The rear yard setback must have a depth equal to the greater of 20% of the depth of the entire
lot or 40 feet measured between the rear property line of the lot and the nearest point of the principal
structure and shall extend across the full width of the rear of the lot to each side vard setback.
§152.089 DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS. (R -3)
(E) Front Yard. The front yard is the vard abutting an improved street from which the lot gains primary
access or the yard abutting the entrance to a building
(-L) The front yard setback must have a depth equal to the greater of 30 feet, measured from the
front property line to the principal structure or a distance equal to the average of the front yard
depths of the 2 adjacent lots.
(F) (t) Side Yards. The side yard is the vard adjacent to the ropeity line not otherwise designated as a
front or rear yard.
(1) Interior, rectangular - shaped residential lots must have 2 side yard setbacks, the combined
width of which is at least 25 feet, and one eaeh side yard setback must be at least 10 feet wide. Side yard
setbacks adjacent to a street must be at least 30 feet wide.
(G) (I4) Rear Yard. The rear yard is the yard opposite the front yard.
(I) The rear yard setback must have a depth equal to the greater of 25% of the depth of the entire
lot or 30 feet, measured between the rear property line of the lot and the nearest point of the principal
structure and shall extend across the full width of the rear of the lot to each side yard setback
(j) (1) Unit Width.
(1) (3) Lot Coverage.
(J) (K-) General regulations.
§152.065 DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS. (R -2)
(E) Front Yard. The front yard is the yard abutting an improved street from which the lot gains primary
access or the yard abutting the entrance to a building
(I) The front yard setback must have a depth equal to the greater of 30 feet measured from the
front property line to the principal structure or a distance equal to the average of the front yard
depths of the 2 adjacent lots.
(F) Side Yards. The side yard is the yard adjacent to the property line not otherwise designated as a front
or rearyard.
(I) Interior, rectangular- shaped residential lots must have 2 side yard setbacks, the combined
width of which is at least 15 feet, and one each side yard setback must be at least 5 feet wide. A side yard
setback adjacent to a street must be at least 30 feet wide.
(G) Rear Yard The rear yard is the ay rd opposite the front yard
(I) The rear yard setback must have a depth equal to the greater of 20% of the depth of the entire
lot or 25 feet measured between the rear property line of the lot and the nearest point of the principal
structure and shall extend across the full width of the rear of the lot to each side yard setback
§152.054 DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS. (R -1A)
(E) Front Yard. The front yard is the yard abutting an improved street from which the lot pains primary
access or the yard abutting the entrance to a building
CD The front yard setback must have a depth equal to the greater of 30 feet, measured from the
front property line to the principal structure or a distance equal to the average of the front yard
depths of the 2 adjacent lots.
(F) Side Yards. The side yard is the yard adjacent to the property line not otherwise designated as a front
or rear yard
(l) Interior, rectangular- shaped residential lots must have 2 side yard setbacks, the combined
width of which is at least 15 feet, and one each side yard setback must be at least 5 feet wide. A side yard
setback adjacent to a street must be at least 30 feet wide.
(G) Rear Yard The rear yard setback of any lot, which abutting abuts the lake must be at least 75 feet
from the natural high water elevation of the lake. The rear yard setback of any lot not abutting the lake
must be at least 20% of the depth of the entire lot but in no case less than 25 feet.
§152.039 DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS. (R -1)
(G) Front Yard The front yard is the Yard abutting an improved street from which the lot gains primary
access or the yard abutting the entrance to a building
W The front yard setback must have a depth equal to the greater of 30 feet, measured from the
front property line to the principal structure or a distance equal to the average of the front yard
depths of the 2 adjacent lots.
(F) .Side Yards. The side yard is the vard adjacent to the property line not otherwise designated as a front
or rear yard.
(1) Interior, rectangular- shaped residential lots must have 2 side yard setbacks, the combined
width of which is at least 15 feet, and one each side yard setback must be at least 5 feet wide. A side yard
setback adjacent to a street must be at least 30 feet wide.
(G) Rear Yard. The rear yard is the apposite the front yard
LI) The rear yard setback must have a depth equal to the greater of 20% of the depth of the entire
lot or 25 fee measured between the rear property line of the lot and the nearest point of the principal
structure and shall extend across the full width of the rear of the lot to each side yard setback.
STAFF REPORT
To: Chair and Planning Commissioners
From: Kim Moore, Assistant City Manager
Date: February 21, 2012
Subject: Proposed Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
Requested Action:
Date Application Received-
Property Address:
Zoning District:
60 -Day Expires:
Waiver Letter Required:
Future Action:
Planning Commission Review
February 21, 2012
N/A
N/A
Yes Date Sent:
City Council Review and Readings
No
Background. Staff is proposing text amendments to §152.039, DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS. Last
summer, we had several requests for garage setback permits. Staff, in explaining that a garage being sited
in a front yard, back yard and /or side yard setback required a setback permit, would get questions about
what constituted a yard and a setback. Despite receiving several explanations, the applicant often remained
very confused.
In reviewing the ordinance language, Staff did find that the ordinance describing the front, rear and side
yards was confusing and assumed that the difference between the yards and respective setbacks was
understood.
The attached proposed text amendment is an attempt to more clearly define each of the yards and the
corresponding setbacks.
Attachments.
• Proposed text changes
F: \Planning \Staff Reports \2012NOrdinance Amendments \02212012 ord 152.039 Dimentional Regulations text amendmt stf rpt.doc02212012 ord
152.039 Dimentional Regulations text amendmt stf rpt.doc
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STAFF REPORT
To: Chair and Planning Commissioners
From: Kim Moore, Assistant City Manager 04---
Date: February 21, 2012
Subject: 2845 Anthony Lane South; Requesting a Variance to the 40 ft. Side Yard Setback
Requested Action:
Date Application Received•
PropeM Address:
Zoning District:
60 -Day Expires:
Waiver Letter Required:
Future Action:
Concept Review
February 21, 2012
2845 Anthony Lane South
Light Industrial
Yes Date Sent: No
Public Hearing with the Planning Cornmission
Background. Staff met with Tom LaSalle, LaSalle Group, who is representing a bio -tech research
incubator company. The company is small but growing and as such is interested in purchasing the
property at 2845 Anthony Lane S. They are looking for a larger property, which can be renovated into a
plant research laboratory. As a part of the building, they also want to build greenhouses to supply the
plants that are needed for ongoing research projects.
§152.141 PERMITTED USES, (E) allows laboratories for research and testing. Mr. LaSalle reported that the
plan for the greenhouses puts them on the south side of the property but because that side is adjacent to the
street, the required side yard setback is 40 feet. Staff advised that a variance to the 40 -foot setback would be
needed before the construction of the greenhouses could begin.
Attachments.
Site Plan
F: \Planning \Staff Reports \2012 \CUP \02212012 LaSalle Grp 2845 Anthony Lane S concept stf rpt.doc02212012 LaSalle Grp 2845 Anthony Lane
S concept stf rpt.doc
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2012
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2 None.
3
4 XI. REPORTS FORM STAFF.
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6 None.
7
8 XII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
9
10 None.
11
12 XIII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
13
14 Commissioner Crone stated she attended the last City Council Meeting and it went well.
15
16 Commissioner Crone asked about the government training website and Assistant City Manager
17 Moore -Sykes stated it is GTS. More information will be communicated when available.
18
19 Commissioner Heinis and Assistant City Manager Moore -Sykes attended the strategic planning
20 session.
21
22 Chair Jensen asked about the Autumn Woods development and Assistant City Manager Moore -
23 Sykes stated it will come before the Council at their next meeting.
24
25 XIV. ADJOURNMENT.
26
27 Motion by Commissioner Crone, second by Commissioner Chaput, to adjourn the meeting at
28 8:00 p.m.
29
30 Motion carried 5 -0
31
32 Respectfully submitted,
33 Debbie Wolfe
34 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
35
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2012
Page 4
1 Chair Jensen asked about the bridge to the island and its width. Mr. Moffat stated he is not
2 certain but believes it to be 8 -10 feet wide. Mr. Moffat stated the bridge is approximately 160
3 feet long.
4
rvices to the shed. Mr. Moffat there would be no
5 Commissioner Chaput questioned the se
6 sanitary and no electric but they may incorporate some solar power.
7
for the shed. Mr. Moffat stated it would be similar to
8 Chair Jensen asked about the color palette
9 that palette of the building.
10
11 Commissioner Heinis asked if all equipment would be put away at the end of the day. on
12 Moffat stated it would since it would be a daytime operation from approximately Memorial Day
13 to Labor Day.
14
15 Mr. Moffat stated he did a quick survey on the existing parks as to the setback from the
16 lakeshore and indicated this project is well within the plan.
17
18 Motion by Commissioner Niccum, second by Commissioner Chaput, to recommend approval
19 that the City council approve the application for lakeshore setback variance based on the
20 following findings of fact:
21
to a reasonable use without the variance due to the
22 a. That the property cannot be put
23 architecture in the planned development;
24 b. That the circumstances causing the practical difficulty were not created by the owner;
25 C. That the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential characteristics of the locality;
26 d. That economic considerations alone are not the basis for the practical difficulty;
27 e. That the circumstances causing the practical difficulty are unique to the individual lot;
28 and,
29 f. The granting of the variance is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code
30 and Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
31
32 Commissioner Chaput requested an amendment to the conditions for approval to indicate that no
33 hazardous materials be stored in the shed with the exception of 5 gallons of fuel at the time.
34
35 Commissioner Niccum suggested the carpenter be contacted regarding the peak height. Mr.
36 Moffat stated a kayak is 9 feet long.
37
Motion carried 5 -0
38
39
40 Chair Jensen will attend the Council meeting on behalf of the Commission.
41
42 IX. CONCEPT REVIEWS.
43
44 None.
45
46 X. OTHER BUSINESS.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2012
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1 Mr. Dan Bartel, 4021 Silver Lane Terrace NE, stated his concern is the storage of fuel and
2 hazardous materials. He is also concerned what this shed would do to the beauty of the lake,
3 fears residents may wish to construct a boat house, and questioned where the "line" would be
4 drawn. Mr. Moffat stated the shed would be part of the park plan.
5
6 Chair Jensen closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
8 Commissioner Crone asked where exactly 200 feet is. Mr. Moffat indicated 200 feet on the site
9 plan, noting it brings the location up the hill close to the parking lot. The attendant would be
10 required to carry heavy equipment up and down the hill on a daily basis. Commissioner Crone
11 asked about the peak height being 14 feet. Mr. Moffat stated that could be revised if the City
12 requires it to be lower.
13
14 Commissioner Crone asked if the shed would be used as a concession stand in the future. Mr.
15 Moffat stated that would not happen.
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17 Commissioner Crone asked if there would be one or two attendants. Mr. Moffat stated most
18 often there would be one attendant and they would have a cell phone in case of a safety concern.
19
20 Commissioner Crone stated the ramp that was nicely constructed and asked if the ramp is wheel
21 chair accessible. Mr. Moffat stated the ramp was built meeting ADA standards. Mr. Moffat
22 stated a goal of the District is to make as much of the park handicap accessible. He stated the
23 slope is ADA accessible.
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25 Commissioner Crone asked if there would be a porta -potty along the trail. Mr. Moffat stated they
26 do not foresee having one. Commissioner Crone asked why the area was cleared. Mr. Moffat
27 stated there was quite a bit of invasive species that needed to be removed.
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29 Commissioner Niccum stated this variance, if approved, is based on the fact there is a danger
30 element of renting canoes without this a structure close to the lake. A similar request from a
31 resident would not be allowed because these criteria would not be met.
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33 Chair Jensen summarized the shed would provide storage and an area from which to rent
34 equipment. He asked if someone on staff is trained in safety. Mr. Moffat stated he and all staff
35 are trained and there is a standard emergency response plan.
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37 Chair Jensen noted at the last meeting a question was raised about amending the existing ROS
38 that would allow such a structure instead of considering this as a variance. Assistant City
39 Manager Moore -Sykes stated staff is still researching that possibility.
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41 Chair Jensen noted there are different criteria for the open area and park areas compared to the
42 residential areas. Chair Jensen asked how long is the fishing pier. Mr. Moffat answered 82 feet
43 long.
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V1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES.
3 There were no corrections to the minutes.
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5 Motion by Commissioner Crone, second by Commissioner Heinis, to approve the Planning
6 Commission meeting minutes of December 20, 2011 as presented.
Motion carried 4 -0 -1 ( Chaput abstained)
10 VII. COMMUNICATION WITH CITY COUNCIL.
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12 None.
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14 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
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16 VIL1 SILVERWOOD PARK 2500 CO. RD. E ST. ANTHONY VARIANCE TO
17 LAKESHORE SETBACK
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19 Chair Jensen opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
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21 Assistant City Manager Moore -Sykes presented the staff report for the Three Rivers Park
22 District. She stated this is a variance application for the construction of a 12' x 18' canoe
23 rental /storage shed approximately 80 feet from Silver Lake, immediately adjacent to existing
24 fishing piers and trails. Mr. Tom Moffat, Three Rivers Park District is the petitioner. The
25 Commission is requested to establish Findings of Fact for this request, based on information and
26 testimony presented by the applicants, the public, and Staff and pass a recommendation to
27 Council regarding the variance request to the Lakeshore Setback requirement in the City's
28 Zoning Code.
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30 Assistant City Manager Moore -Sykes stated Staff has not received any resident's comments.
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32 Mr. Tom Moffat, Three Rivers Park District appeared before the Commission. He stated he
33 agrees with the details Staff provided. Mr. Moffat stated the setback would actually be 83 feet
34 from Silver Lake. A concept drawing was shown indicating the peak height being 14 feet. This
35 height could be lowered if requested. The question was raised whether there would be any
36 landscaping. Mr. Moffat stated shrubs would be planted between the shed and the lakeshore.
37 The Horticulture Department has a landscaping plan for that entire area. The landscaping would
38 occur after the construction is completed in the spring.
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40 Commissioner Chaput asked if the use for the shed was solely storage. Mr. Moffat stated it
41 would be used for storage and boat rental. Commissioner Chaput asked if there would be fuel
42 storage. Mr. Moffat stated there may be a gas can for an outboard motor that would be used in
43 an emergency but they are researching electric motors charged by solar.
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3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
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5 JANUARY 17, 2012
6 7:00 p.m.
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9 I. CALL TO ORDER.
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I 1 Chair Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
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13 II. ROLL CALL.
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15 Commissioners Present: Chairperson Jensen; Commissioners Chaput, Crone, Heinis, and
16 Niccum.
17 Absent: Commissioners Cincoski and Poucher
18 Also Present: Assistant City Manager Kim Moore -Sykes
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20 1I1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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22 Chair Jensen invited the Commission and the audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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24 IV. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS.
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26 IV.1 NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CHAIR
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28 Motion by Commissioner Niccum, seconded by Commissioner Chaput, to approve the
29 nomination of Brian Heinis as Planning Commission Chair.
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32 Motion carried 5 -0
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34 IV.2. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR
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36 Motion by Commissioner Chaput, seconded by Commissioner Heinis, to approve the nomination
37 of Erica Crone as Planning Commission Vice - Chair.
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39 Motion carried 5 -0
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41 V. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA.
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43 Assistant City Manager Moore -Sykes stated that there are no additions
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45 Motion by Commissioner Heinis, second by Commissioner Niccum, to approve the Planning
46 Commission Meeting agenda of January 17, 2012.
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48 Motion carried 5 -0
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