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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.06.26 PC MinutesThe reqular meetino was called to order by Chairman Peltier at 7:10PM PRESENT: Waller, Schumann, Rubenzer, Kellison, Peltier ABSENT: Agness, Malaski Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Schumann to approve the minutes of May 22, 1996, as amended. All aye, motion passed Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Peltier to approve the minutes of May 29, 1996, of the joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Peltier to table the request of Jim Bever until July 24, 1996. All aye, motion passed. Lawrence and Kathleen Ehnstrom, 14043 Fondant Avenue North, are requesting to build a 30' X 40', 1200 sq. ft. accessory building which requires an SUP. The structure would exceed the 260 square foot maximum permitted in an SFU district by 940 sq. ft. In addition, the placement of the structure is proposed to be 20 ft. from the rear property line, 10 feet closer than the district allows. The request is being submitted to store a large recreational vehicle and other personal property. Commissioner Malaski arrived. Mick Danhoff, a neighboring resident opposed the oversized building because it exceeded the allowable limit within the zoning district. It was the general consensus of the Planning Commission that the proposed building far exceeded the allowable limits of 260 sq. ft. for an accessory building in the SFU zone. Commissioner Kellison suggested the applicant consider enlarging his garage to the allowed 1,000 sq. ft. Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Peltier to recommend approval of a 776 sq. ft. accessory building constructed with material similar to the residence. AYE: Peltier, Schumann NAY: Kellison, Malaski, Rubenzer, Waller Motion failed. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Malaski, to recommend denial of the request of Lawrence and Kathleen Ehnstrom, 14043 Fondant Ave., to construct a 30' X 40' accessory structure based on the size of the building and zone of the property. All aye, motion passed Lessard/Nyren Utilities, 17385 Forest Blvd., is requesting site plan approval for an addition to the existing office/shop building. The 20' X 40' addition (800 sq. ft.) would be used for inside storage of shop materials. The 7.2 acre property is zoned and guided industrial. The property has private sewer and water facilities. The "new storage" area is planned to be built in conjunction with the previously approved 40' X 40' office and 20' X 40' concrete pad (site plan approved 3-6-95). The correct address of the construction is 17415 Forest Blvd. North. The applicant stated that the building was too narrow to expand to the east as originally planned. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Rubenzer to recommend approval of the site plan request of Lessard/Nyren Utilities, Inc. as specified above, subject to the following conditions 1. The developer obtain necessary permits for all parking facilities. 2. Driveway access be obtained from MNDOT. 3. Approval of the site plan from RCWD. All aye, motion passed. Richard and Mikel Brandt, of Cee Jays Auto, Inc., 16615 Forest Blvd. have requested to amend their existing SUP granted in 1973, to construct a 60' X 72' (41320 sq. ft.) addition to the 7200 sq. ft. existing building. The proposed use is: 2880 sq. ft. for indoor dismantling of vehicles and 1440 sq. ft. for cold storage of parts and equipment. A second request is to move the fence forward to the front property line for 207 feet, enclosing an additional 32,085 sq. feet of exterior storage. The property is seven acres in size and zoned agricultural. There was no comment from the general public. The applicant stated that they are waiting for notice from the State regarding the replacement of the fence which has deteriorated. Applicants stated that they have between 9 and 11 employees. They are proposing to offset the fence to allow for plantings. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Malaski, to recommend approval of the request of Cee Jays Auto, Inc. for an amended special use permit to construct a 4,320 sq. ft. addition and move the wood fence 15' from the east property line subject to the following conditions: 1. A landscaping plan for the property be included in accordance with Chapter 130-8, Subd. J, of the Junk Yard Ordinance. 2. A statement as to the maximum number of employees working on the site at any given time. 3. Site plan detail of customer and employee parking areas. 4. Approval from Rice Creek Watershed District. 5. Tree and shrubs be planted to provide solid screening. 6. Wood fence be staggered 15' from the property line. All aye, motion passed. SPECIAL USE PERMIT - GREG AND DEBI BURMEIST[ Greg and Debi Burmeister, 5720 147th St. North, are requesting a Special Use Permit to construct a 60' X 80' foot pole barn prior to house construction. The 25 acre property is zoned and guided for agriculture. Access to the property is provided from a 16.5 foot cartway (future Everton Avenue North) off of 165th St. North. The cartway is posted as a minimum maintenance street, affording the lot adequate frontage. The applicant has stated an intent to construct a home within the next year. The pole building is planned to be used for hay, storage and eventually horses. Placement of the structures as shown are in compliance with City regulations. Wally Stoltzman stated that the site plan did not include the location of the septic system and the proposed additional easement. Other residents stated that the property contains piles of debris and a one year limit was placed on another resident who also requested the pole structure before the reisdence. The applicant was informed that a building permit could be issued for the home and the pole structure without a Special Use Permit if construction on the home was started within six months. Commissioner Kellison stated there should be a current survey with well and septic locations, showing easements. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Waller to table this request until the meeting of July 245 1996, when a site plan and survey showing easements can be presented. AYE: Schumann, Rubenzer, Malaski, Kellison, Peltier, Waller ABSTAIN: Agness Motion passed. Chris and Elisha Mogren, are requesting to construct a 120' X 60' pole building on their 25 acre property, approximately 1075 feet north of 132nd St. The property is zoned Agriculture and is guided rural residential. The accessory structure is proposed to be used for storage of farm equipment and building materials. The applicant proposes to build a residence within five years. Commissioners concurred that waiting five years to construct a permanent residence would create problems. The site has previously been used for storage and dumping of debris. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Agness to recommend denial of the request of Chris and Elisha Mogren for a SUP to construct pole structure on the property specified above. All aye, motion passed SPECIAL USE PERMIT - LOWEL| Mr. John Lindell, representing Mr. Lowell was present. No additional information was provided to the Planning Commission. Mr. Elliott had not been contacted regarding any updated site plan. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Rubenzer to recommend denial of the request of William Lowell for a Special Use Permit to continue exterior storage on his property 5444 140th St. AYE: Agness, Waller, Schumann, Rubenzer, Malaski, Kellison NAY: Peltier Motion passed. SPECIAL USE PERMIT - RENEWAL/LAMETTI & SONS Lametti and Sons, 16028 Forest Blvd. North, owns and operates a construction business on a 22.5 acre site which is zoned and guided for industrial use. The SUP in question was approved in 1988 with 16 special conditions. The permit was issued for a five year period and technically expired in 1993. The applicant is requesting to extend the SUP for another five year period. Ms. Bev Aplikowsky stated that she supported the extension of the SUP for Lametti and Sons. Commissioner Agness recommended that Lametti and Sons plant evergreen trees across their east property line, 15' on center. Motion made by Agness, seconded by Kellison to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit for Lametti and Sons to continue operation their construction business at 16028 Forest Blvd. for an additional five year period, subject to planting evergreen trees 15' on center along their east property line. All aye, motion passed. Mr. Houk and Mr. Mezzenga shared their concept plan for the proposed Oneka Child Care Center which would be located on the southeast corner of Highway 61 and 141st St. Commissioners suggested that their plan for submittal should include additional parking, a trash enclosure, and a driveway on 141st. St. Richard Schreier also presented his concept plan for Oaks of Lake Plaisted. The Planning Commission did not feel that this subdivision met the requirements of a cluster development. A recommendation was made to move the open space (park) from the north side of 140th St. to the lake side and to move some of the lots proposed for the lake side be moved to the north side of 140th St. Craig Smith also presented his concept plan for White to Ct_ k Heights. His forty acre parcel is divided by an easement to "The Barden". Mr. '-math is proposing six homes on his property, three on either side of the easement. Mr. Smith was cautioned about the heavy traffic on the easement and c .=.t_tC7ge=;_3on Wdn=_• made to CCiI-E=.ider moving the re=.idenres aw=t',• tr-ti!m the easement. Commissioner Waller requested that. the Planning Commission tour the sites for consideration as a group. It was determined that it would be difficult to assemble all members for visiting the site. Motion made by Rubenzer, q seconded by Mal ask i to adjourn at 11:10. All aye, motion passed. Carole LaBelle, Secretary: Hugo Planning Commission.