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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 06-13-1984CITY OF PL TR PLAMIK TST MINUTES 1t 1964 The regular meeting of the Planning. Commission was called to order at 702 P%M. CMBERS PRE ' Chairwoman asilidu, Commissioners MagnusPlufka Pauba,; S ulber ano Wire (7:5 .. W RS ABSM i Commissioner S e ger dal STAFF PRESM, Community Development Coordinator Sara l cConn Community Development Director Eclair Tremere Assistant City Engineer Sohn Sweeney WNS MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg2 seconded by Comissioner P ufka$ to recommend approval of the'dune 0't 1984 Minutes as submitted. Vote. Five ayes. Commissioners Steigerwa d and Wire absent. Motion carried* PUBM "EARS "S i u deferred the public hearingfor ther _ VasillouChairwomanVas applications submitted by Volp Construct on Company for u fret Inc., as the petitioner, or representative was not yet present. Chairwoman ilasillou introduced a request submitted by NQrs an, incfor approval of a Conditional Use Permit ASTM, IHC; application, to operate an office facility In the Planned CONKTIOM USE Industrial District; of a site plan applioation to expand PE NITIv SITE PLM parking facilities- and of a variance from the ordinance A VARIMCE (84034) minimum parking requirements. Reading of the 3une S, 1984 - staff report was waived. She inquired if the past increase in office area had been considered by the City for review, Planning Director Tremere stated that the City has not formally reviewed the uses of the structure since the original, site plank. He explained that the number of e iployees and growth of the office area is higher, than what was originally anticipated. The City has been in !contact with the petitioner regarding parking problems which have included on-streot parking and Improper parking (locations) off the street. A portion of the current request is to seem approval of the office land use which requires a Conditional Use Permit. Page 128 Planning Cemmission, Minutes une 13, 1984 MOTION by Comaii,ssioner Pau a$ seconded by Coimuissioner, NOTION TO DENY Stulber'g to recommend denial of' the request for a variance VARIANM from the ordinance parking standards due to the lack of a proof of, parking plan fir the requested level of offle, use. tote* ' Sig. ayes. Motion carried. VOTE - NOTION CARRIED Th Planning Director expla ned that, the; necess.r site Improvements for the ordinance required parking could he made without the requested variances. Chairwoman Vasiliou Introduced a, request submitted by Ruse ROSE C . CTION , ConfectionsConfectionsi Ina. for a Conditio6al Use Permit to operate INC. warehouse outlet store for reta.l sales of excess CONDITIONAL 'USE merchandise. Reading of , the 3une ; 51 1984 ;A report was PERMIT AMENDMENT waived. She reiognl ud representativea of the petitioner. 84036) Chairwoman Vasil lou opened -and closed the ry iic hearing as, no one from the public was present to spe,al ,,n this item. it TIO by -- ,ommlssloner Plufka,, seconded by Commissioner Magnus to take action on this petition. tote. Six ayes, Motion carried. TTOR by Commissloner Plufka, seconded by Commissioneri MWE140 OR tuiberg to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Rost Confedtionst Inc. subject to the conditions and regttir c ent reflected in the draft resolution. ' Vote, ix ayes- Motion carried. VOL- - NOTTION CARRIED Coairwoman 1 aril lou introduced a request submitted by Dr. DR. PHILIP "s Philip, Hughes to operate a t :me Occupation Conditional Use OW OCCUPATION Permit for chiropractic office from his home at 317 Union C ITI N- USE Terrace Lane. A review of the `dune 61,, 1984 staff report was PERMIT (W38) requested. ` Planning Director'Trere explained the request* The ordinance allows) ander certain paramet xs, a home occupation In the residential: districts as s Conditional Use, Planning Director Tremere reviewed the ordinance provisions For Conditional Use Permits and Home 0=,4pations.. It was explained that features exist In the proposal which hz.ve resulted in a staff recorE andation for denial based upon the findings that the proposal calls for structural additions anal features related to the nonre idenzial use and that the request appears to be in conflict with the Permit I standards related to tra`flo and retention of the residential character. Planning Director Trumere confirmed that property owners within 500 feet of the site were notified of the public bearing and that the petitioner is av ilable to answerquestions., Page 130 pnnnn uil :tun Minutes ue 13$, 1984 t 323 Union Terra -1-0e Lanet, stated that he disagreed with any potential parking In the rear yard area- he noted that parking on the public streets was prohibited. He expressed concern that the driveway is located at the Intersection of Trenton Lane and Terrace Lane, which is a designated buyatop; questioned the amount of square footage to be d Oel to 'the home deeu aAon; questioned the level of' fflgslderin bus stop end sed as ednnerned about his privacy and potential impact on property values. ter. 1 del e submitted a letter of objection from Mm D lick Michelson,. 212 Union Terrace Lane Chairwoman Vasillou, confirmed that the letter would be made part of the public record. Kenneth Frick,, 311 Union Terrace, informed the Planning Connissilon that he provided, the City and the petitioner with a copy' of the eovenants. and restrictions that are filed` at Hennepin County. Commissioner p ufka reiterated that the covenants. represented a private d redmf_nt not enforced b the City. Mr* Frick stated that, beyond the findings of the elated to h endltienal Use Permit, the next course of action if they feel the petitioner is net complying with the eoenanta, wo%kid be through Civil. Court. Mr. Reiter expressed-nneern related to the Increase in traffio as a resolt' of the roadway Improvements to ara a a, Lane and County Fuad 15. Chairwoman, Vasillou closed the public hearing. M T OR by Commissioner Wire, seconded b Commsrine S ulberq$ to take codon on this petition Vote* Sig ayes. Motilon eatried. Tlb%t by Commissioner tulber , -seconded day Commissioner COMMENDATION W peuba,. to recommend denial of the request by Dr. Philip Hughes for a floe oncupa ion Conditional Use Permit n the basis that; the prebuaal does, not meet the Nome Occupation Conditional Use F12,zott, definition* would result In additional, trafflq, would be noticable that the residence is being used for a nonresidential purpose- and on the needand desire for and t' jlrl a! structural improvements, related to tne.prope od use.. commissioner Wire stated that., In his recollection,, a similar Lend'*; -.anal Use Permit has not been approved. commissioners Pauba and: plufka concurred that ` the 'petition did not meet the definition for a Home Occupation and the Conditional Use Permit standards* Vote. Six ayes. Notion carried.. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Page 131 Planning. Co isakicn Minutes one 1954 Cha w{' wa gas ,lou 3 nt itt ui.'C f reques submitted # a»Se a .ti. r*`hw stern Bell for a Conditional Ilse permit t locate a CONDITIONALS fenced storage area at the facility located at g 15th PERMIT(84042 Avenue Norte. Reading of the June 5, 1984 staff report was waived. Chairwoman Vasillou r cogni4ed Mr. John Gerbozy,. petitioner, who asked that annual renewal not he requrredkPlanning Director Tremere explained the administrative review process related to Conditional Use permits.. chairwoman Vasilliou opened and closed the public hearing as no one was present to speak on this Item.. MOTION ' by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner lufa, to take action on this petition.. Vote. Six ayes. Motion carried, MOTIONby Commissioner pauha, seconded Coy=assigner R C ATI Magnus* to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for outside storage for. Northwestern Bell subject to the conditions and requirements reflected ars the draft zeso .ution a Vote. Six ayes. Motion carried. VOTE - NOTION CARRIED Chairwoman asil ou in roauced a request submitt" by MARGARET J Margaret Johnson for a Nome Occupation Co ndatrgnal Use HOW OCCUPATIOR' Permit to operate a beauty shop In her home at 15820 7th CONDITIONAL USE A eaue North. Ms. Eileen Beggs, 2672 Meridian Drive, was PERMIT (8,3) introduced and stated that she was the petitioner's daughter and was present to represent the rea,gi st and answer any questions.. Chairwoman Vasiliou reviewed the June 61 1954 staff report summarizing the proposal... Chairwoman Vasillou opened the public hearing. Frank Ferrint 715 Vicksburg ..,ane, stated that he was present to: Inform the Planning Comml,ss1lon that he was In favor of the proposal and had no objections. Chairwoman Vasilaou closed the public hearing, Commissioner Plu ka confirmed that the request did not include any sale of products from the residence. Also, it was confirmed that less than 2 of the floor arca was dev `Ated to: the home occupation. OTION, by Commissioner Magnus, seconded by _Cc m nassioner Sure, to take action on this petition. Votes Sax ayes. Motion carried Page 132 Planning Commission Minutes une 1,. 1984 Maim by Commissioner V° , sejCC3 ii ed by Co x oneL REM Pitifka, to recommend approval of the Hone Occupation Conditional > Use Permit subject to the condittons and requirements as reflected !,n the draft resolution. ossone tufa stated that he was In favor of the proposal since there were no structural changes to he made to the residence, less than 5 of the floor area was to he devoted to the home occupation and that the proposal complies with the CUP standards. Also, ommissione'i. plufka noted that the home occupation would not result in additional traffic within a residential development area, considering the location of access to the residential lot. Commissioner Wire spoke again t the proposal as he did not feel there was a signif'cant difference from the previous request for a home occupation. He ;questioned whether a high number of customers that would visit the residenee. Chairwoman Vasiliou stated that she disagreed. Commissioner S-tulherg stated that he concurred with the- oonoern related to the potential of traffic, f the number of clients wockld Increase,. tts. Beggs explained that her mother is over years old and that most of her clientele are senior citizens who wouldnot generate much traffic. Dr. Philip Hughes, 317 Ltftion Terrace,.ane, stated that he was in favor of the; request, noting that the petitioner deserves encouragement of working out of her home. Dr,. Hughes stated that he did not feel the Planning Commission treated him. unjustly In considering their recommendation concerning has proposal,. rank Ferrin stated he felt the Planning Commission was over reaotlfig to the traffic concern as he has lived In the area for over 20 years., He stated there is less traffic generated from Mrs., 3ohon home than there are from his other neighbors that have children. He requested the Commission consider that Mrs. 3ohnson would be working alone and would have one customer at a time. Roll Call voe- dour ales..o nmiss'oner,s Stul,berg and Wire VOTE 140TIO CARRIED voted nab. Motion carried. CommI sloner Wire reiterated his general concern that suo a occupations can lead to larger operations and that he was concerned for this general potential future Increase. Chairwoman Vaalliou introduced a request submitted by Cates CATES CONSTRUCTION Construction Company for a Conditional Use Permit and Site CO. FOR GREGGFU ' plan application for the construction of an automotive parts T0MBL41S A retail store, service center and space self-service car COLiNT& CO NER, wash.teading ref the guhe 1984 staff report was ,waived. CONDITIOML USIE N1T AND SITE ALGIN 84044), Page 1434 Planning, Commission Nil t s Cotanissloner Plufk4 inquired If the proposal would have an impact on the My"s sanitary sewer capacities. Planning Director Tremere stated that the Comprehensive Plan accounts for all uses within each zoning district. The °oposed use would generate a sanitary sewage within thc,.range for ootaDercial uses allowed In this district., Assistant Engineer Sweeney agreed. Chairwoman Vasillou requested a review of the proposed stacking and circulation pattern Coordinator F oConn, with the use of the overhead pro ectorl described the traffic flaw in the site. Planning Director Tremere noted that if there were a problem area, It would be loc f,1 1 in the rear of the building where the cars would be drying. Planning Director Tremere explained that the City's requirements wound not allow stacking or perking onto the publle frontage road, The determination as to whether the proposed number of bays is proper or not would be a policy decision for a conditional. use. Commissioner Magnus questioned the double stacked gays and expressed concern that people may use a revorse entrance and exit to utilize an open stall. .. herlla explained that there are such facilities ,located in Brooklyn Pezkj. St* Louis Pare and Bloomington. He described the typical turnover per person.. noting- that eachperm would utilize approximately 9 minutes for two, washes. Cowaissioner Plufka oonfirmed that the length of the double bay is open for through traffic. Commissioner Stulberg expressed concern about the potential of stacking on the sery ce road. It was confirmed with Mr. Mrila that the stacking spaces wmild be striped on the parking logit for better delineation, Chairwoman .Vasillou suggested that an employee be on -duty during the open hours of the oar wash Commi s goner Wire stated that he did net feel the fence adequately screened the residt-ntiil property to the north and that the proposed activity was too intense. Planning Director Tremere explained the ordinance that call for fer -.Ing where parking is adjacent- t a residential use. The fencing must provide year round 4creenl;ng of 90opacity. The Commission discussed the looaton of the fence with the petition Planning Director Tremere explained that, if the Corvnlsslon felt that the proposed fences, were: too low or that additional screeling were necessary) they could be reflected In the r!oommendation. Robert Faster, 107110th Avenue North stayed that he owned the mobile home park nearby and expressed concern that the frontage road is narrow and that additional traffic ;may present a problem. Be explained that he has used a double hay car wash and that it does work. Commissioner P111fka inquired U the City's plans Included upgrading of the frontage read Planning Director Tremere stated that no Motion by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO TABLE Pauba to table the main motion. until the next meeting when consideration, would be a ven to Is,5ues of scree lnc and supervision. Roll Call vote on the motion to table. Three ayes, VOTE NOTION FA]iE0 Commissioners Wire and Plufka and Chairwoman Vasillou nay. IMotion failed. VOTE MOTION FAILED: M Vote on main motion to recommend denial. Two ayes. CC)m. issioners Stulberg f Magnus f Plufka and Pauha nay. Motion failed. Motion by , Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner foTION, it, OUR Pauba t defer action on the petitions directing the et nner to respond with additional screeningt+ the property to the north* more adequate supervision during the hours .of business and . reduction of the intensity of the proposed use (the number of oar wash bays). Commissioner Magaus stated that he felt the property was stilted for this hype of business but additional redesign should: be provided in oroe to provide screening, reduce the number of bays to ,increase the traffic flow and to reanalyze the hours of opevation. Chairwoman Vasiliou recalled similar businesses near ves1dentiai ,areas which could be used as examples. Commissioner Pauba oommented that typically the Crown Auto businesses are very clean, orderly and, well maintained. Commissioner Plufka commented that tette number of bays associated with the auto service should be reanalyzed and better bufferlog is needed to the north.. Vote Five ayes. Commissioner Wire nays Motion carried* VOTE - NOTION CARRIED Page 130 plann juq Commission V11 nuts Supe 1, 1984 Chairwoman Vastliou deferred the publ.l,o hearing on the Radisson Inn Plymouth, Carlson Properties Conditional Use Permitit until later on the agenda, since no; one was present. Chairwoman Vasililou introduced a request submitted by Volp VOLP CONSTRUCTION COW Construction Company for NuAl.re, Inc.. for a Prel iml,r ry Plat FOR NllATRE$ INC. and Final Plat for the replattinc of an outlot and PRELIMINARY PLAN`„ consolidation with an existing lot. Also approval. is FINAL PLAT AND SITE requested for a Site, Plan amendment to expand the NuAire, PLAN (84033/8,4039) Inc. facility. at 2100 Fernbr4ok Lane. Reading of the Jane 1984 staff report was waived and Mrs John Stencel and Plug ollen amp were introduced from Volp Construction jMr. Chairwoman Vasilioul opened and closed the public hearing as no one was present to speak. MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded, by Co missionor Stul.berg to take action on this petition. mote. Six ayes. Motion carried., MOTION by Commissioner Plu kap seconded by Commissioner Wire to recommend approval. of the Preliminary Plat, Final PI RECtOEi!Ai i and Site Plan subject to the conditions and requirements as reflected M the draft resolution. Vote. Six ayes. Motion carried. VOTE - NOTI CARRIED Chairwoman Vaas liou introduced the request submitted by JEROME LAVIN, GORDON Gordon 4 Ferguson Company for a Lot Consolidation and Site FERGUSON; COMPANY Plan for the expansion of an industrial structure at 2915 LOT CONSOLIDATION Niagara Lane.. ReadLng of the June 5, .....1984'.. staff report was AND SITE PLAN (8# a) ived iwaived* Mr. Jerome Lavin was introduced and stated that he had no questions on the staff report and was available to' respond to any questions from the Planning Commission. NOTION by Cotrinissioner Pauba$ seconded by Commissioner Ware RECOMMENDATION G. to recommend approval of the Lot Consolidation and Site Plan subject to he requirements as ref."Lected in the draft Resolution. The Commission disizu,5sed with fir. Lavin, the nature of the proposed business. 14r. Lavin confirmed that retail sales would not be conduced from this site. He explained that they have another facility in the City of Minneapolis where warehotliso - gate-a are a common practice. Mrs Lavin explained Page 137; Planning Commission Minutes une 11s 1954 Mr, Lavin explained to the Planning Commission that they have contacted and have started negotiations with the property owner to the iYest to purchase additional property,. He explained that at their facility in Minneapolis they found themselves in the position of not having sufficient room for future expansion, and with the purchase of additional" sand to the west,.they hope they can be prepared for any potential future expansion He further explained that he understood, that,, If to the future,, they expand involving the additional .land to the west, that all of the property would be consolidated into a single parcel. Chairwoman Vasili:ou introduced the request submitted" by the FMISSON Im PLYMOUTH; Radisson Inn 'Plymouth,Carlson Prop rtiesf for a Conditional CA.SON PROPERTIES, Use Permit to sponsor an "Outdoor Event's at 2705 Annapolis 54051) Lane, Reading of the Oune 5,, 1984 staffreport was waived Chairwoman Vasiliou noted that ro` tine was present to repre- sent the petitioner, and to discuss this 14 - tem with the Com,Issiron The Commission dlscu;sed what alternate actloos, could be taken regarding. the petition.} Commissioner Stul.berg stated he thought the Commission should take action on the petition because the 'Event" is scheduled for Oure Z5, 196.4. Chair- woman Vasi.11ou noted that she had concerns related to the proposal.l and wished to discuss them with the petitioner. Coordinator McConn left the meeting In order to attempt to contact the petitioner to ascertain: if he would be available to discuss the item with the Commission The Public Hearing, was ui-vk aed and closed by Chairwoman Vasallou because no one was present to speak on this item MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Wire to take action on this petition. VOTE 6 Ayes. Com- missioner Steigerwal.d. absent. MOTION carried,. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Chairwoman HECOMM A"TI 11 Vasillou to recommend: denial of the Conditional Use Permit for an ''Outdoor Evert" for Radisson Inn Plymouth, Carlson Properties, on the basis, that the Planning Commission was concerned about the number of proposed activities and their Intensity; adequate security being, provided- hours of the Event's, that no one was present to'respond to these ques- tions and concerns for the Commission. Commissioner'Plufka commented that he was concerned about