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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.06.23 PC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF 6-23-99 The meeting was called to order by Planning Commission Chairperson Puleo at 7:04 PM. PRESENT: Kleissler, Peltier, Peterson, Schumann, Puleo Kellison arrived at 7:10 PM, Deputy Clerk, Michele Lindau ABSENT: Malaski Minutes of April 28, 1999 Peltier made motion, Schumann seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes for the meeting of May 26, 1999, as submitted. All Ayes. Motion carried. Site Plan Approval (Interstate Lumber Site) On May 26, 1999, the Planning Commission had considered a request from Interstate Lumber for site plan approval to replace storm damaged sheds on their property at 5517 145th St. N. The Planning Commission tabled site plan approval to allow staff time to determine whether the amount of damaged to the sheds exceeded 50%, and if so, whether the City could allow the sheds to be reconstructed. Bruce Neisse, Manager of Interstate Lumber, referred to a report from staff that he felt contained inaccurate information. Neisse stated their business was strictly retail; no wholesale or manufacturing was being conducted on the site. Neisse also stated the original building was 6,000 sq. ft. and the storm damaged portion was 2,800 sq. ft. At the previous meeting, an adjacent property owner had expressed concern regarding water runoff from the roof onto their property if the sheds are located on the 0 -setback line. Neisse stated the replacement sheds would be placed along the property line to the north, therefore would not affect the property being referred to. Kleissler felt that to "repair" the building would not encompass changing the footprint, and the Regional Manager for Interstate Lumber, stated they were replacing the building with a stronger structure. Representatives from Interstate Lumber were unsure why the building was shown as two separate structures on the appraisal when it was one "L" shaped building. Kellison felt a variance or special use permit should be applied for to comply with the Zoning Ordinance. Schumann made motion, Puleo seconded, to recommend approval of the site plan under the condition that they obtain a letter of non -objection from the property owner adjacent to where the shed would be constructed. Ayes: Kleissler, Peltier, Peterson, Schumann, Puleo Nay: Kellison Motion carried. Planned Unit Development (Eagle View Meadows Senior Housing) On May 26, 1999 the Planning Commission had considered the request of Burdette Berntson, 12686 Ethan Ave. N., Spencer & Linda Arndt, 14134 Fenway Ave. N., and Landholding Group, Inc., 4704 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, for a Planned Unit Development for 76 rental townhomes. The request had been tabled to allow additional information from the City Engineer. Minutes for the Planning Commission June 23, 1999 - Page 2 Paul Keleher, Project Manager, addressed concerns brought forth the last meeting. He stated approval was given by the Rice Creek Watershed District subject to staff review of additional conditions. Keleher showed how the site plan had been revised to provide 23 additional parking stalls, and buildings had been moved to address the City Engineer's concerns regarding sitelines of intersections. Also addressed were issues regarding utility easements and ponding to control runoff. Schumann questioned whether there was adequate utility easements, and Keleher stated all outlots would be utility easements. The Planning Commission discussed road issues and what the appropriate amount of open space should be. Keleher said the roads would be maintained by a homeowner's association, and the developers would be paying a parkland dedication fee for each unit. Kellison made motion, Puleo seconded, to recommend approval of the Planned Unit Development subject to the conditions as stated in the City Water Engineer's report dated May 24, 1999, and the City Engineer's report dated June 11, 1999. Ayes: Kellison, Peltier, Peterson, Schumann, Puleo Nay: Kleissler Motion carried. Puleo requested the City Council consider the idea of requiring rental companies to form an escrow report to submit to the City annually as insurance there are sufficient funds being set aside for future road maintenance. Subdivision Beaver Ponds 5th Addition) Public Hearing The Planning Commission considered the request from the Oakwood Land Development, 1611 Highway 10 NE, Spring Lake Park, to subdivide 22.74 acres into 41 lots for single family homes to be known as Beaver Ponds 5th Addition. The property is generally located south of 130th St. and east of TH61. John Peterson, Owner and President of Oakwood Land Development, was present to answer questions from the Planning Commission. Peterson expressed displeasure at the additional comments and requirements made by the Engineers. Peterson stated he had been at the Planning Commission and City Council several times in the past for approval of the development in its entirety, as well as each separate phase of the development. He felt the additional requirements not include in previous reports were costing him time and money in engineering expenses. Puleo opened the meeting for public comment but there was none. Kellison made motion, Peltier seconded, to table and extend the time deadline for Beaver Ponds 5th Addition. Ayes: Kellison, Kleissler, Peltier, Peterson, Puleo Nay: Schumann Motion carried. Kellison requested staff to provide them the Engineer's report drafted with the original submittal. Request for Special Meeting (Wenzel Farms) and Beaver Ponds 5th Addition Pratt Homes and Oakwood Land Development had requested a special meeting of the Hugo Planning Commission to consider their application for a Planned Unit Development known as Wenzel Farms on July 14, 1999. John Peterson asked if Beaver Ponds 5th Addition could be considered as well, assuring all issues in the Engineers' reports would be addressed. Minutes for the Planning Commission June 23, 1999 - Page3 Schumann made motion, Peltier seconded, to hold a special meeting on July 14, 1999, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall, to consider Wenzel Farm and Beaver Ponds 5th Addition All Ayes. Motion carried. Kellison made motion, Schumann seconded, to reopen the public hearing on Beaver Ponds 5th Addition at the special meeting on July 14, 1999. All Ayes. Motion carried. Site Plan Approval (Rick's Liguor Store) The Planning Commission considered an application from Rick and Kelly Lindstrom, 50220 Fairfield Ave., Rush City, MN, to construct a 4,800 retail liquor store on Lot 3, Block 1, Bald Eagle Industrial Park Second Addition. Brent Lindstrom, Project Manager, had questions regarding the City Engineer's letter of June 16, 1999, regarding the construction of a manhole and sanitary sewer main, and who was responsible to pay for it. There was discussion among the Planning Commission whether a special use permit was necessary. Kellison read the ordinance 320.4 K (3) regarding special uses within the Concentrated Business District, which states a special use permit would be necessary for an off sale liquor store. Puleo made motion, Kellison seconded, to recommend approval of the site plan provided they return to the Planning Commission for a special use permit, if necessary, and provide the City Council with a color rendition of materials to be used in construction, as required in the development covenants of the Bald Eagle Industrial Park Second Addition. Ayes: Kellison, Kleissler, Peltier, Schumann, Puleo Nay: Peterson Motion carried. Special Use Permit (Neamy) Public Hearin The Planning Commission held a public hearing to considered the request of Mr. Scott Neamy, 17220 Keystone Ave., for a special use permit to construct a 7,344 square foot building on the vacant 10 acre parcel he owns in the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Sec. 1, T3 IN, R2 IW. Mr. Neamy indicated that he intends to use the building for the storage trucks and trailers, to house horses and sheep, and possibly an indoor riding arena. Puleo asked why he could not build on the adjacent parcel where his home was located, and Mr. Neamy stated the building would be very visible there. Puleo opened the meeting for public comment. The Planning Commission had considered a letter from John Distler, 17300 Keystone Ave., requesting a condition of the special use permit be that the building be used for personal storage only. Robyn Bachmeier, 17191 Keystone Ave. N., felt the business Mrs. Neamy conducted on the property already created a lot of traffic, and if the building was allowed, business and traffic would increase. The traffic caused excessive dust from the dirt road, and the closed gate at the street end of their driveway, which is almost directly Minutes for the Planning Commission June 23, 1999 - Page4 across from the Bachmeiers, often caused traffic to backup making it difficult to get in and out of the Bachmeiers driveway. There were no other comments, and Puleo closed the public hearing. Mr. Neamy explained the business, saying his spouse ran a petting zoo, known as Down On The Farm, which allowed children to spend time with their cows, sheep, miniature pigs and goats. Neamy said his wife had been at City Hall a few times inquiring if she needed to a special use permit to run her business, and was told no. The Planning Commission suggested the Neamy's combine both lots into one parcel of record, which would give him more freedom to do as he wished in the Agriculture District; however, Mr. Neamy stated the fee owner of the vacant parcel did not want him to pay off the contract for deed early. Schumann made motion Puleo seconded, to table the request for a special use permit until July 28, 1999, to allow the Neamys time to combine the parcels, if it was possible for them to do so, and to allow the City Staff time to determine if a special use permit was necessary to conduct their business. All Ayes. Motion carried. Housing Policy The City Administrator had requested the Planning Commission provide him with comments on the draft Housing Policy. Puleo made motion, Peltier seconded, to table discussion of the Housing Policy since the City Administrator could not be present at the meeting. All Ayes. Motion carried. Puleo made motion, Kellison seconded, to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. All Ayes. Motion carried. Michele Lindau, Secretary Planning Commission