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Home My WebLink AboutPL PACKET 01.27 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418‐1699  www.ci.saint‐anthony.mn.us (612) 782‐3301 Fax (612) 782‐3302 Our mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a walkable village which is sustainable, safe and secure. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA January 27, 2014 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers I. CALL TO ORDER. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. III. ROLL CALL. a. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS IV. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING AGENDA. V. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 28, 2013 REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS. a. None Scheduled VII. STAFF REPORTS. a. None Scheduled VIII. OTHER BUSINESS. a. CONSIDER APPROVAL – 2014 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule b. CONSIDER APPROVAL –2014 Planning Commission “Work Plan” IX. COMMUNITY FORUM. Individuals may address the Planning Commission about any item not included on the 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 upcoming agenda. X. COMMUNICATION WITH CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER COMMISSION ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATIVE ITEMS. XI. ADJOURNMENT. To: St. Anthony Village Planning Commission From: Kelsey Johnson, ACIP, City Planner Date: January 20, 2014 Subject: Planning Commission Meeting for January 27, 2014 AGENDA ITEM: III. a. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS Following Commission appointments each year, the Commission acts on organizational items:  Election of Chair and Vice Chair – The Commission elects a chair to work with the staff in preparing the monthly agenda, facilitate the Commission meetings and acts as spokesperson for the Commission at appropriate times. The Commission also elects a Vice Chair to perform the same duties in the absence of the Chair. Over the past year, Brian Heinis has served as Chair and Erica Crone has served as Vice-Chair. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: To elect a Chair and Vice-Chair to serve through January 2015. [Motion Required]. BACKGROUND:  Planning Commission roster enclosed  Meeting procedures enclosed Template Motion: “I move that we elect (insert name) to serve as Chair and (insert name) to serve as Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission through January 2015.” 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418‐1699  www.ci.saint‐anthony.mn.us (612) 782‐3301 Fax (612) 782‐3302 Our mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a walkable village which is sustainable, safe and secure. 2014 PLANNING COMMISSION ROSTER Member Name Term Expiration Brian Heinis December 2015 Erica Crone December 2015 Tom Grahek December 2014 Pat Niccum December 2014 Craig Poucher December 2015 Dominic Papatola December 2016 Daniel Bartel December 2016 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418‐1699  www.ci.saint‐anthony.mn.us (612) 782‐3301 Fax (612) 782‐3302 Our mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a walkable village which is sustainable, safe and secure. PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL MEETING PROCEDURES 1. The Chair introduces the item. 2. Staff describes the proposal and presents the staff report to the Planning Commission. 3. The Applicant, if any, offers additional comments on the proposal. 4. The Chair asks the Commission members if they have questions of the applicant or of staff. 5. The Chair opens the public hearing (if applicable). 6. Those wishing to comment on the agenda item are heard. a. Name and address of the person commenting must be verbally communicated at this time. b. All comments are taken from those wishing to comment on the agenda item. 7. The Chair closes the public hearing and asks staff or the Applicant to respond to any and all questions that have been asked by the public. 8. The Commission takes action on the issue or continues the matter to a future meeting. St. Anthony Village Planning Commission Meeting 01‐27‐14 AGENDA ITEM: IV. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING AGENDA The agenda, as presented or modified, is in order for adoption by the Commission. [Motion Required]. Template Approval Motion: “I move to approve the agenda as presented.” OR “I move to approve the agenda as modified.” AGENDA ITEM: V. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the October 28, 2013 Regular Planning Commission meeting are enclosed for your review. These minutes, as presented or modified, are in order for adoption by the Commission. [Motion Required]. Template Approval Motions: “I move to approve the meeting minutes as presented.” OR “I move to approve the meeting minutes as modified.” St. Anthony Village Planning Commission Meeting 01‐27‐14 AGENDA ITEM: VIII. a. CONSIDER APPROVAL – 2014 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: To approve or deny the 2014 Planning Commission meeting schedule. [Motion Required]. FACTS:  The Planning Commission has held its meeting on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. Unless the Commission would prefer another meeting night, staff would recommend continuing that practice in 2014. BACKGROUND:  Proposed 2014 meeting schedule enclosed Template Approval Motion: “I move to approve the 2014 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule as presented.” OR “I move to approve the 2014 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule as modified.” 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418‐1699  www.ci.saint‐anthony.mn.us (612) 782‐3301 Fax (612) 782‐3302 Our mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a walkable village which is sustainable, safe and secure. PLANNING COMMISSION 2014 MEETING AND SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE MEETING DATE APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DEADLINE January 27 December 27, 2013 February 24 January 24 March 24 February 24 April 28 March 31 May 27* April 28 June 23 May 23 July 28 June 30 August 25 July 25 September 22 August 22 October 27 September 29 November 24 October 24 December 22 November 24  Planning Commission Meetings are held at 7:00pm at City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road.  Exceptions to deadlines and meeting times may occur when meetings or deadlines occur during a week of a holiday. St. Anthony Village Planning Commission Meeting 01‐27‐14 AGENDA ITEM: VIII. b. CONSIDER APPROVAL – 2014 Planning Commission “Work Plan” ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: To approve or modify the 2014 Planning Commission “Work Plan”. [Motion Required]. FACTS:  A “Work Plan” is a schedule of objectives established by the Planning Commission, which provides an efficient method of prioritizing projects and achieving the most important goals of the Planning Commission and the community.  Staff is seeking direction from the Planning Commission as to if they want to remove or add any projects to the list and how they should be prioritized.  Once approved, staff will present the “Work Plan” to the City Council for approval. BACKGROUND:  Proposed 2014 “Work Plan” enclosed Template Approval Motion: “I move to approve the 2014 Planning Commission “Work Plan” as presented.” OR “I move to approve the 2014 Planning Commission “Work Plan” as modified.” Approved by City Council on ___________, 2014 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418‐1699  www.ci.saint‐anthony.mn.us (612) 782‐3301 Fax (612) 782‐3302 Our mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a walkable village which is sustainable, safe and secure. St. Anthony Village Planning Commission 2014 Work Plan The Planning Commission is a seven member advisory commission, appointed by the City Council and charged with the following duties (City Code Chapter 32, Section 32.06): A) Review and make recommendations to the City Council as to a comprehensive municipal plan, including the land use plan, a community facilities plan, a transportation plan, and recommendations for plan adoption and execution; B) Consider and make recommendations to the City Council as to all proposed subdivisions and plats; C) Consider and make recommendations to the City Council as to all proposed amendments to the Chapters 151 and 152 of this code regarding subdivisions and zoning; D) Consider, hold hearings, and make recommendations on conditional use permit applications; E) Review all applications for variance to zoning, hold hearings, and make recommendations to the City Council; and F) Review requests for sign variances. In 2014, the Planning Commission will focus on the following items: 1. Continue training on both planning/zoning issues. 2. Review and making recommendations on land use and development applications. 3. Reviewing and making recommendations on proposed City Code amendments, Comprehensive Plan amendments, and other long range planning documents. Among potential projects in 2014, the Planning Commission prioritized them in the following order (recognizing that not all will be completed in 2014): 1. Review/update nonconforming lot standards; 2. Review/update/create home occupation/interim use permit/special use permit ordinance; 3. Continue review/update green/energy/reuse ordinance(s); specifically: a. Solar Energy in residential and commercial areas; b. Pervious pavement systems; c. Keeping of Chickens; d. Keeping of honey bees. 4. Review outdoor wood burning fire standards; 4. Reviewing and making recommendations on privately or City initiated rezoning and land use re‐ guiding.