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MOTION by Chairwoman Vasilioul seconded by Commissioner
Magnus to recommend approval of the 3uly 10, 1984 minutes as
submitted. Vote. Five ayes. Commissioner Ware abstained.
Commissioner Stulberg absent.
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Charwoman Vasiliou introduced the request submitted by QTTTNCERiHOW OCCU
Miles and 3oan Ottinger for a Home Occupation Conditional PATION CONDITIONAL
Use Permit to permit. baking, and decorating calces at their USE PERMIT ( 64)
residence at 11Z0 Vagabond Lane. Reading of the July 17,
1984 -staff report was waived.
Mr. and Mrs. Ottinger were recognized and fir. Ottinger con-
firmed no external improvements ai e proposed to, their resi -
don e . Chairwoman Vasillou inquired. ghat type of exhaust
system would be used with the oven roc ated to the pro-
posed baking. Mr. Ottinger explained that a vent would be
required. Chairwoman Vasila.ou explained neighboring proper-
ty, owners have questioned the potential fk),r odors# The
O tinger,s explained that less, than: 25 percent,,of their home
would be utilized for the HomeOccupation. Charwoman
Vasiliou noted she also received phone calls in support of
the proposed request.
Ct7 5 Wner Ware inquired it customers would be able to
pick up the product al,. tie residence. Mr. Ottinger explain.
ed that the Initial business would evolve around the neigh-
borhood r *'d some may wart to pick up the fakes # 4 e explain-
ed that they yawn a station wagon that would be used for the
delivery Iof the cakes. Chairwoman Vas1liou inquired If the
petitioner would c=oneir with a recommendation that all
products be delivered, and that no product;pckup be allow
ed. Mr. Cttinqer stated such a condition could limit the
business sbmor4 @ t, to that a costomer may want to see
examples of cakes, and choose colors for deccrating#
Chairwoman Vasillou closed the public hearing.
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Regular Meeting for the Planning Commission'
July 2151 1984
MOTION by Commissioner Steiger wald seconded by Commissioner RECOMMENDATIONCNDATTON A
Wire to .recommend approval of the Home Occupation Condition-
al; Use permit subject to the conditions submitted in the
draft resolution changing Condition No. 7 to read "approval"
does not include any on-site`reta 1, sales for p
Page 167
Regular Meeting for the Planning Commission,
ul.y 25, 1984
Chairwoman Vasillou introduced the requestof a Conditional CTES CONSlRUC°I
Use ermit and Site Alan application fair construction of an FOR GREW P,Ry
automotive parts retail stare. service center and a 10 -bay 3 TOMBARS AND
self serve carwash. Reading of the 3ul.y 18, 1984 staff COLONI& CORNERS INC.
report was waived. CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT XHD SITEPLAN
Chairwoman Vasillou noted that si'n_-e the Planning Commission 84044)
reviewed the request- at the June 13, 1984+ meeting the pro-
posed hers of operation for Sunday were extended Alsot
she noted that an employee would be on duty. however, it was
not specificaUy a supervisor. Mr. David C. Derrell,
Architect; 3ohn Towtars and Gregg Funfar, are petitioners -
and, I m Merila, Consulting Engineer were recognized.
Mr erila summarized the petitioners' response to the Plan-
ning Commission concerns. Slides of the site and a
transparency of the site arca were reviewed With the
Commission.Mr. Merila explained that the intensity of the
use has been reduced, and summarized the measures to be
taken to reduce the amount of noise. Chairwoman Vasiliou
confirmed with Mr. Merila that 10 carwash bays would be
constructed initially with the potential. of .adding two more
bays in the future.
Davo Darrell Architect reviewed the proposed structure ?n-
4 eating that the xterior would be of prick veneer similar
to the existing carwasti shown In the slides ,near Xnollwood
Plaza in St. Louis Park. Chairwoman Vasiliou confirmed that
Mr.. Merila, and Mr. .Darrell represented Fates Construction ,..
Company.
The Commission discussed with Mr. Merila the potential, noise
involved with the auto service center including tire re-
placement. Commissioner- Stel gerwra,ld inquired as to 'whether
the City has received complaints about; noise related to the
taxi s*rvl de located to the vest, and about other noise at
service stations. Planning Director Tremere confirmed that
no complaints have been submitted related to noise with .such
businesses. Commissioner Steig.erwald stated that he felt
the Planning Commission was biing too concerned with an area
that may not be a problem.. Commissioner Wise suggested that
the hours of- operation on Sundays be Limited.
Chairwoman Vasiliou confirmed with Mr. Sohn Tombars. peti-
tioner,, that an employee who will be knowledgeable about the
entire' carwash operatl,oht and who can: pollee the operation
will be on duty 'during business hours.
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Page 168
Regular Meeting for the Planning Commission
July 25, 1984
Commissioner Magnusinquired' if ' the petitioner proposed
signage, and It was ' explained by Planning Director Tr emere
that the proposed signs are within the Ordinance Provisions.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulb rg, seconded by Co.-iiml.ssioner REC~CATION
Pa of a to recommend approval : of the Conditional Use,_ Permit
and Site Plan subject to the co dit%ons as stated xn the
draft resolution with the addition of Condition No. 12 to
read that "No stacking on the frontage road shall be permit-
ted, and that policing is the responsibility of the manage-
ment of. the carwash". And adding Condition No. -A that "The
ho,rs of operation fc r the Auto Service Center, Monday
through Saturday shall be as proposed, with hours on Sunday
being 1144ted to 10*.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M.
Comission r Wire confirmed that the proposed hours of oper-
ation re aced to both the automotive retail stare and ser-
vice center. The Commission discussed the Motion as
proposed by Commissioner Stu.lberg.,
MOTION to AMEND; by Chairwoman Vasill ou;, seconded by Commis- MOTION TO AMEND.
s%oner Wire to limit the hours of operation for the carwash
and the auto service center on Sundays from 104-40 A.M. to
9:44 PQM.; remaining hours of operation to be as proposed.
Mrs Tomba.s expressed a concern that -a lot of business is
generated earler on Sunday morning,.
VOTE on the Amendment. Three .Ayes, Commissioner S,tulberg, CUTE - AMENDMENT
Steigerwald, Plufka, and pauba Nay. MOTION failed. FAILS
Notion to ABY EN by Commissionerover Plu ka, seconded by Commis- MOTION TO GNU
sioner, Wire that the hours of operation for the carwa,sh
only, on Sunday. shall. be 10.00 A.M. to 9.04 P. .
VOTE on the Amendment* Four Ayes. Commissioner Stulberg, VOTE - MOTION TO
Ste gerwai , and Pauba Nary. MOTION CARRIED. AMEND - CARRIED
VOTE on the MAIN MOTION as once Amended. 7 Ages. MOTION VOTE ON MAIN MOTTO"
CARRIED.
The Commission recessed from 9z10 to 9.17 P.M.
Chairwoman Vasiliou introduced the request submitted by Tip- T;IPTON CORPORATION
ton Corporation for an RPU4 Preliminary Plan/Plat, Rezoning RPM PRELIMINARY
and Conditional Use Permit for the development of 500 apart- PLAN/PLATS REZONING
meat units, and 8 single family detached residential AND CONDITIONAL USE
units. Reading of the July 16, 1984 staff report was PERMIT
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VOTE, 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE _ NOTION CARRIED
Chairwoman Vasillou introduced the request submitted by BASS LAKE DEVMOP-
Boyer Palmer, Bass Lake Development Company for a Land Use MENT C PMY - LAND
Guide Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Pre-'iminary Plat. Read- USE GUIDE PLM AWND-
Ing of the July $ 1984 staff report was waived;. MENTv REZONING . AND
PRIELIKNARY PIAT
Chairwoman Va iliou recognized Hr. Cary Bidne, ARK Housing W53)
and Development Company, who represented the petitioner.
1r. B dne ' commended the City on the recent Ordi.nanoe
amendments which would allow for congregate housing
development. A review of the site topography and discussion
regarding thenumber of units in the project was submitted.
An explanation was provided of the programs offered to the
residents; a review of the adjacent property land uses; and,
management of the program.
M. Bldne stated that the ,petitioner realizes that the
proposed development :could increase the amount of sewer flaw
from what .s anticipated with the current Lind Ilse Guide
Plan designation. He, stated that data has been. provided
from two existing larger congregate housing facilities, and
noted that the petitioner anticipates investing additional
dollars for water conservation measure -so
Chairwoman Vasiliou reoogrt .zed Nr. Greg Frank, McCombs -
Knutson Associates, who stated he was present to answer
questions.
Chairwoman Vasill.ou confirmed,, that :with respect to the Land
Use Wide Plan Amendment any action -taken would be
conditionallized for a congregate housing development only.
Charwoman Vasill.ou requested an explanation for the request
to ,ireguide land containing the existing commercial
business. Planning Director Tremere explained the request
is to regulde the Libby site to the commercial. CN
designation, which would correct tyle inconsistency in the
zoning (now B-2), and gulding f now R -1A),
Mike, Paxton, 11,6.14 57th Avenue North, submitted a letter
from the residents of the Asplund Oakwood Shores and Bass.
Lake Oaks developmentso Mr. Paxton explained that the
residents are opposed to the proposed, request for Lard ;Use
Guide Plan Amendment for the reasons cited in the July 25,,
1964 correspondence.
sewer flow.
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ul,y 25f 1984
Commissioner Sttl.berg confirmed that the Planning, Co mission
was In agreement that the proposed Land Use Guide Plan
Amendment would be conditioned on the proposed use, and that
covenants and restrictions would be utilized in order to
enforce the limitations of renting to persons over the age
cif
Chairwoman Vasilio4 confirmed with Mr. Greg Frank, that he
understood the direction provided by the Commission.. for
developing more information on sewer flow nd capacity.
Chairwoman Vasiliou introduced tho request submitted by STOBBE DEVELOPWNT
Stobbe Development Company, Inc. for a Lot: Consolidation COWMYJ mc.
fdr three ,parcels), Site Plan, and Conditional Use Permit LOT CONSOLIDATION,
for the construction of a 12 -unit apartment building, and SITE PLM
variances related to the. Fire Lane requirement; and density CONOITIONAL USE
calculation. Reading of the gul,y 17., 1954 staff report was PEMIT` AM VA CES
waived,. 84062)
Chairwoman Vasiliou recognized Mr. Norm Wells,, consulting
architect, and Mr. Stobbet petitioner.
Chairwoman Vasilibu opened the Public Hearing.,
Commissioner Plufka requested that the petitioner explain
the request for the variance related to the density
calculation'. Mr. Wells referred to his correspondence that
was submitted with the s aff report addressing the request,
explaining that he felt the proposed development is *ars
efficient design which would retain the wetland= areas. ter.
Wells showed slides of the similar develrot —ent located fn
the south. of 12th Avenue 14arth.
Commissioner Plufka noted that, for such a variance, thea;
is usually a more substan" I -al reason than a portion of the
property being unbuildabl.e. He noted that there are very
few recreational amenit) es on, the site for the residents.
Mr. Wells Mated that the amenity being provided is the
protection of the wildlife area. Mr; Stobbe, responded that
the residents could go canoeing, and NValk through the nature
arca.
Comm sioner Stulberg, inquired what impact would result in
the project, if the number of units was limited to 10. Mr.
Stobbe stated that the design of the budding would be
Impacted.
VOTE. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - NOTION CARRIED
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Ru ax Meting cf the Planning Ccs ssion
uy 253 1964
Chairwoman Vasiliou introduced the request -submitted by B R R R PMTNMSMP
Partnership for the reaffirmation of a Site Plan and 1TE,PLM
Variance approval which occurred in October, 1961. Reading VARA (81047)
of the 3uly 17, 1984 staff report was waived She
recognized - the petitioner's representative" who had no
comments.
MOTION ` by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Pauba RECONHENDATION
to recommend approval of the Site Plan and Variance subject
to the conditions reflected in the draft Resolution.
VOTE. 7 Ay . MOTION carried.
The meeting adjourned at 1100 P.M.
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