HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.05.25 PC MinutesMinutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, May 25, 2017
Chair, Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
PRESENT: Arcand, Kleissler, Knauss, Lessard, McRoberts, Tjernlund, Rosenquist.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF: Rachel Juba, Planner
Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant
Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of April 27, 2017
Commissioner Knauss made a motion, seconded by Commissioner McRoberts, to approve minutes for the
meeting of April 27, 2017.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Swimming Pool Ordinance
Leitz presented on the pool ordinance. She stated that the City does not have an official ordinance related to
swimming pool requirements and has been following building code requirements and setbacks related to
accessory structures when swimming pools are submitted for review. In discussions with residents and pool
installers, the City’s requirements didn’t accommodate for a reasonably sized pool. Because of this, the City
was approached by residents who wanted to discuss the variance process to accommodate their swimming
pools. Leitz stated that the Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) and City Council approved staff to prepare a
swimming pool ordinance for consideration. Leitz stated that the City’s swimming pool ordinance provides
requirements related to building code and special provisions for property line setbacks, noise making
mechanical equipment, and permit submittals in one location. Leitz discussed the proposed swimming pool
ordinance including the three regulated swimming pools and property line setbacks. She stated that the
swimming pool ordinance will be in effect for all swimming pools constructed or installed subsequently to the
adoption of the ordinance. Staff recommended the Planning Commission open the public hearing and receive
comments from the public. Staff recommended approval of the swimming pool ordinance.
Chair Kleissler opened the public hearing at 7:21 pm.
No one was in the audience.
Chair Kleissler closed the public hearing at 7:22 pm.
Commissioner Tjernlund asked if there was a way to reduce the setbacks for noise making mechanical
equipment if the applicant could show that they are further limiting noise from these units.
Leitz stated that staff would look further research the setback requirement for noise making mechanical units
and see if there could be anything added to help further accommodate residents.
Commissioner McRoberts made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tjernlund, to recommend approval of
the swimming pool ordinance.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
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Revisions to Parking Ordinance
Juba presented on the revisions to the parking ordinance. She stated that staff has found the existing parking
requirements to be quite excessive based on experiences with the typical demand for parking associated with
various uses and also when compared with other community standards. She described the revisions staff is
proposing to address the excessive parking requirements found in the parking ordinance and to further clean up
the City Code for ease of use for residents and staff. Juba concluded by stating that the ORC reviewed the
parking ordinance and recommended approval of the revisions to the Planning Commission. Staff recommends
approval of the proposed text amendments to the City Code.
Chair Kleissler opened the public hearing at 7:35 pm.
No one was in the audience.
Chair Kleissler closed the public hearing at 7:36 pm
Commissioner Lessard made a motion, Commissioner McRoberts seconded, to recommend approval of the
revisions to the parking ordinance.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Gopher State Ministorage– Site Plan
Leitz presented on a site plan application proposed for Gopher State Ministorage. The applicant is requesting
approval of a site plan to construct seven (7) buildings totaling 21,700 square feet for a ministorage facility.
The 3.27 acre lot is generally located north of 152nd Street and east of Forest Boulevard within the Peloquin
Industrial Park. Leitz described the site plan, in detail, specifically regarding the phasing plan,
fencing/screening, landscaping and lighting, street access, building architecture, and drainage/grading. She
stated that staff has reviewed the site plan for consistency with ordinance standards and the
commercial/industrial design guidelines and staff finds the proposed development complies with these
provisions. Staff recommended approval of the site plan for Gopher State Ministorage, subject to the conditions
listed in the resolution.
Commissioner Knauss asked if there would be any on site management or how the site would function.
Leitz stated that the applicant has indicated that the site will be operated remotely. Each renter will receive a
code, which they may use to access the site.
Commissioner McRoberts made a motion, Commissioner Tjernlund seconded, to recommend approval of the
Gopher State Ministorage site plan, subject to the conditions listed in the attached resolutions.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
Juba gave an update on the ongoing 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. She discussed the first open house,
which was held on April 19th at City Hall. She stated that 130 people attended and gave a summary of the
responses to the SWOT survey. Juba briefly described some of the upcoming meetings to look forward to,
including the June 8th Planning Commission meeting to prioritize Comprehensive Plan Key Issues.
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Adjournment
Commissioner McRoberts made a motion, Commissioner Knauss seconded, to adjourn at 7:58 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant