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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001.04.25 PC MinutesCall to Order Chairperson Schumann called the meeting of the Hugo Planning Commission of April 25, to order at 7:05 p.m. PRESENT: Kleissler, Malaski, McRoberts, Peltier, Rooney, Rosenquist, Schumann ALSO PRESENT: Community Development Director, John Rask Community Development Assistant, Michele Lindau Minutes for March 28, 2001 Peltier made motion, Kleissler seconded, to approve the minutes for March 28, 2001 as submitted. All Ayes. Motion carried. Site Plan (Woody's Bar) The Planning Commission continued discussion on the request of Brad Smith, Owner of Woody's Bar, 1201.0 Keystone Avenue North, for site plan approval for a 1,920 square foot building addition to west side of the existing Woody's Bar. At the Planning Commission meeting on February 28, 2001 the Planning Commission considered the site plan application and tabled action to provide the applicant with an opportunity to revise the plan to eliminate the requested variances, which included a setback variance and a variance to reduce the number of required parking stalls. Smith revised the site plan to show a reduction in the building size and an increase in parking stalls, which he was able to obtain by relocating the septic system. Staff had noted the revised parking plan still did not conform to the City's parking standards because the west side did not have the required five-foot setback. The plan also did not show details on parking lot construction, drainage improvements, or landscaping plans. Members of the commission were concerned about the removal of mature trees and the parking of bikes, snowmobiles, and horses. They also said they did not want to approve a parking plan that was partially located in the City of Grant. Also of concern was the creation of landlocked parcels. Malaski said she was uncomfortable with approving the site plan when revisions needed to be made to it. She also wanted to see the landscaping plan and a more defined parking plan. Rosenquist said he wanted to see a revised site plan and approval of the City of Grant. Peltier said she was O.K. with the site plan with the conditions stated in the draft resolutions. Planning Commission Meeting April 25, 2001- page 2 Kleissler said she felt Grant should be approached about the parking. McRoberts requested another condition be put in the resolution regarding parking approval from Grant. Rooney made motion, Rosenquist seconded, to recommend denial of the site plan for Woody's Bar because there were too many unresolved issues. AYE: Malaski, Rooney, Rosenquist NAY: Kleissler, McRoberts, Peltier, Schumann Motion failed. McRoberts made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend approval of the site plan with the conditions as stated in the proposed resolution, adding a condition to provide a landscape plan that meets staff's approval, and in the event the City of Grant should deny the request for parking in the portion of the lot located in the City of Grant, the applicant must submit another parking plant to staff for approval. AYE: Kleissler, McRoberts, Peltier, Schumann NAY: Malaski, Rooney, Rosenquist Motion passed. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Site Plan (Sixty -One Stop)] The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application of Mark Granger, owner and operator of Sixty -One Stop, 14815 Forest Boulevard North, to construct a 1,120 square foot bank building that would be attached to the current gas/convenience building to be operated by Lake Area Bank. Also requested is a 600 square foot addition to the convenience store to be located on the east side of the existing building. On March 28, 2001, the Planning Commission reviewed a site plan for the proposed improvements and tabled action on the request to allow the applicant time to submit the necessary applications for a conditional use permit for a drive -up window and a variance to reduce the amount of required stacking for the drive -up window. The gas/convenience store is under common ownership with the auto body shop, auto service center, and automobile parts and supply store. The applicant had agreed to relocate the property line to provide the correct setbacks. The three buildings, which are on separate parcels, have shared access, drive aisles, and parking. Staff reviewed the application considering the entire site. The three properties combined contain a total of 106 parking stalls. Based on the use and size of the existing buildings and proposed additions, the zoning ordinance requires a total of 96 parking stalls. While overall the site contains an adequate number of parking stalls, the Commission was concerned about the safety of pedestrians because of the location of the stalls to the convenience store and bank. Another concern of the Commission was the parking on the north side of the building because the cars would have to back out onto 148`h Street North. It was noted that these parking stalls would be eliminated if, and when, 148`h Street was improved, and this would reduce the parking adjacent to the store. Mark Granger, owner of Sixty -One Stop, agreed with staff that the traffic through the parcels was very haphazard Planning Commission Meeting April 25, 2001- page 3 and was seeking direction from the Commission on ways to control it. The Lake Area Bank President gave the Commission an idea of the amount of drive through traffic they could expect saying the busiest they have been at other stores is approximately 8 cars per hour on a Friday afternoon. Schumann opened the public hearing. Glen Reimer, 14847 Flay Avenue North, said Sixty -One Stop has been a good neighbor but he was concerned about an increase in illumination and sound. Michele Nelson, 5720 147`h Street North, said the lights would face her windows, the street was like a freeway, the car wash lines were long and, as a nurse, she has responded to several accidents at the intersection. Schumann closed the public hearing. The Commission agreed the parking was a problem as well at the flow and safety of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The also felt it would get worse when business increased. John Udstuen, 15190 Everton Avenue North, who works in the convenience store industry, said traffic would control itself once business reached its peak because it was unlikely people would visit the store if parking and traffic made it inconvenient for them. McRoberts made motion, Schumann seconded, to recommend approval of the drive up banking facility and the addition to Sixty -One Stop with the following conditions as presented in the draft resolution adding a condition to eliminate the parking between the store and 148`h Street North. 1. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall relocate the common property line to provide the correct setbacks. 2. The applicant shall submit a revised site plan showing the location of the proposed crosswalks and the location of the necessary traffic control signs. 3. Remove the semi -trailers and other materials from the parking lot located south of the auto body repair shop. 4. Comply with applicable fire code requirements. 5. The parking lot south of the auto body shop shall be paved to accommodate the proposed customer and employee parking. Aye: McRoberts, Peltier, Rooney, Rosenquist, Schumann Nay: Kleissler, Malaski Motion carried. Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan (Everton Avenue Neighborhood Study) The Planning Commission held a public hearing to review and make a recommendation on the Everton Avenue Neighborhood Plan for adoption as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. On April 9, 2001, the Planning Commission and City Council held a joint meeting to discuss the Everton Avenue Planning Commission Meeting April 25, 2001- page 4 Neighborhood Study and identify a land use plan for the neighborhood. The Planning Commission and City Council ecommended Option D for the land use plan and directed staff to further examine several of the areas designated as "medium density" in the land use plan. Staff developed two alternatives of option D, which were similar to the approved option but shifted the location of some of the medium density land uses. Schumann opened the public hearing. Arnie Triemert, 15220 Everton Avenue North, expressed his preference for Option D2 and also his desire to remain zoned Agricultural. John Udstuen, 15190 Everton Avenue asked about the densities and also stated his desire to remain zoned Agricultural. Schumann closed the public hearing. Kleissler, Malaski, Peltier, Rooney, Rosenquist, and Schumann preferred option D2. McRoberts also said he'd like to see 10 -acre parcels remain zoned Agricultural. McRoberts said he didn't favor any of the plans and questioned why there was so much medium density. Malaski made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend the Council accept the option D2 land use plan for the Everton Avenue neighbor. Ayes: Kleissler, Malaski, Peltier, Rooney, Rosenquist, and Schumann Tay: McRoberts Motion carried. Schumann made motion, Malaski seconded, to recommend approval of the Draft Land Use Plan and requested Council consider eliminating the more intense uses in the Agricultural zoning district, since it is in the Urban Reserve district, and asked that they consider encouraging MN DOT to improve the County Road 4 and Interstate 35E intersection, similar to the intersection on County Road J. Ayes: Kleissler, Malaski, Rooney, Rosenquist, and Schumann Nay: McRoberts Abstain: Peltier Motion carried. Schumann called a short recess. Sketch Plan Review (inview Meadows 2nd Addition) Paul Keleher and Scott Montgomery, both from Sedona Homes, presented a sketch plan of a proposed subdivision to be known as Pineview Meadows 2nd Addition. This development would be located directly south of the existing Pineview Meadows townhome development on Flay Avenue, south of Co. Rd. 8A (Egg Lake Road.) The Planning Commission reviewed the plan and provided Keleher and Montgomery their comments. Planning Commission Meeting April 25, 2001- page 5 Discussion of City Cluster Ordinance Tod Drescher and Roger Thompson with Tomten Environmental Design appeared before the Planning Commission to discuss cluster developments in the rural areas of Hugo. They believed the City's cluster ordinance could be improved to provide a greater amount of open space and natural resource protection and said they believed the City needed to provide greater incentives and flexibility in its design standards. Land Use Regulations Revisions Update Special Meeting The Community Development Director gave the Commission an update on the progress of revising the City's Land Use Regulations and told them they would be getting a revised draft copy within the next few weeks. The Planning Commission agreed to meet on May 101h to discuss the draft. Adiournment At 11:05 p.m. Schumann made motion, Kleissler seconded, to recess until May 10, 2001 All Ayes. Motion carried. Michele, Secretary Planning Commission