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PLANNING COMNHSSIONMINUTES
JUNE 23,1993
AMMERS PRESENT: Commissioners Ed Albro, Scott Syverson, Julie Witt,
Mike Wigley, and Dennis Zylla. I
A EMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg and Commissioner Barb
Stimson.
STAFF PRESENT: Acting Director Joe Ryan, Associate Planner John Keho,
Fire Inspector Stan Scofield, and Planning Secretary
Jackie Watson.
MBVUM:
Motion by Commissioner Albre, seconded by Commissioner Syverson to approve the
June 16, 1993 Planning Commission Minutes.
Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Wigley and Zylla abstained. Motion carried.
HEDBERG AGGREGATES, INC. (93046)
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced the request by Hedberg Aggregates, Inc. fora Lot
Division and Variance for the division of unplatted property into an 8.2 acre and.15.1
acre tract; and a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for outside storage and limited
retail sales located northwest of lthh Avenue North and Nathan Lane.
Associate Planner Keho reviewed the June 15, 1993 staff report.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. SteveRedberg, the petitioner.
Mr. Hedberg described his business which has been located in Minnetonka and St.
Louis Park for the past 6 years. He stated that he learned that some of the neighbors
who lived along Medicine take were concerned about his proposal. He said he
discussed his proposal with two of the neighbors and that he had offered to give them a
tour of his business in St. Louis Park. Both neighbors declined. He said the neighbors
listed noise, truck traffic; dust and aesthetics as their concerns. He -said the closest
neighbor is 500 feet away and would be buffered by heavy vegetation, berming,
fencing and railroad tracks. Mr. Hedberg discussed earl; of these concerns and stated
he wanted to be a good neighbor and would strive to maintain a good, positive image in
the neighborhood.
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Commissioner VVigley asked how Mr. Hedberg came up with the percentage of retail
sales.
Mr. Hedberg stated that the Mail figures used are exact figures of the combined sales
between his stores in St. Ionia Park and Mmnetonlm.
Acting Chairman Zylla asked Mr. Hedberg if he advertised the retail sales part of his
business.
W. Hedberg stated his only advertising was the listing in the yellow pages of the
telephone book.
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Acting Chairman Zylla asked who owned the property to the south. ;y
Associate Planner Keho replied that it was owned by the Minter Wiseman Company,
who have a warehouse on the site.
Acting Chairman Zylla opened the Public Hearing.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Mark Anderson, of 10320 Southshore Drive.
Mr. Anderson gave Acting Chairman Zylla a petition he had signed by the neighbors
who opposed this proposal. Mr. Anderson stated that truck traffic was a concern. He
said he thought yellow pages advertising for retail sales was a powc,ful tool, which
would increase traffic to the site.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Don Levens, of 10332 Southshore Drive:
Mr. Levens stated the neighbors are not anti -business but they oppose retail sales which
increase the traffic. He said that he; is concerned that this type of business is a
compatible use for this location.
Chairman Zylla closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Hedberg stated he would work with the neighbors if necessary to alleviate any of
their concerns.
Acting Chairman Zylla asked how much traffic would be generated from the retail
sales.
Mr. Hedberg stated some of the traffic would be by semi -tucks making deliveries; and
small vehicles of homeowners purchasing products.
Acting Chairman Zylla asked if many of the sales are repeat customers.
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Mr. Hedberg replied that the contractors are repeat customers.
Acting Chairman Zylla asked why the wood fence along the south was required.
Associate Planner Kebo stated that this fencing is required by the City Code to provide
buffering.
Acting Chairman Zylla stated that there were other warehouse buildings across the
railtoad tracts.
Mr. Hedberg stated he did not think dust would be a problem because the entire surface
is blacktop and most materials stored outside will be palletized. He said the decorative
rock is washed, and the only thing that could create dust would be the sand. He said
the sand can be watered to prevent any dust. He said that noise would be from fork
lifts with small gas engines, a bobcat, and infrequent use of a front end loader.
Commissioner Wigley asked if the use would be a conforming use if it was just for the
commercial, use with all products storedinside the building.
Associate Planner Keho responded that it would be a conforming use.
Commissioner Witt asked when semi deliveries would be made.
Mr. Hedberg stated that delivery times would vary during working hours. He said
working hours would be weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays from
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. He said there could be several deliveries one day and none on
other days.
MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, Seconded by Acting Chairman Zylla to
recommend approval of the request by Hedberg Aggregates, Inc. for a Lot Division
and Variance for the division of unplatted property into an 8.2 acre and 15.1 acre tract;
and, a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for outside storage and limited retail sales
located northwest of 10th Avenue North and Nathan Lane.
Motion to Amend by Commissioner Albro to approve the Conditional Use Permit for
the outside storage and limited retail sales for a one year period:
MOTION died for lack of a second.
Motion to Amend by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by Commissioner Albro, to add
a condition stating the limited retail business hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mondays through Saturdays.
Roll Call Vote on Motion to Amend'. 5 Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous vote.
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Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Albro voted Nay. Motion
carried on a 4-1 vote.
WERNEKE COMPANY (93049)
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced the request by Wemeke Company for a Conditional
Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment for outside storage of hazardous Chemicals at
155011 -28th Avenue North.
Associate Planner Keho reviewed the June 15, 1993 staff report.
Commissioner Albro stated that it looked like the new building was too close to the
existing building.
Associate Planner Keho stated that The proposed storage building will not attached to
the exist ng building.
Stan Scofield, City Fire Inspector stated that the proposed building meets the Fire Code
for this premanufactured building. He said hazardous materials is a misunderstood
term, and that these chemicals are more appropriately classified as exotic chemicals.
He said that the protective storage :of these chemicals meets the code and will not
present a danger.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Glenn Johnston, representing the petitioner.
Mr. Johnston stated the storage building will be 5 feet away from the existing stmcture.
The two parking spaces this building will displace will be relocated elsewhere on'the
site within Ordinance standards.
Mr. Johnston stated that the chemicals are used for water based printing. The proposed
building is premanufactured. Mr. Johnston stated he agreed with the staff report,
except for Condition No 5. He said they will plant a tree in front of the proposed
building and will paint the stricture to match the building.
Associate Planner Keho stated that a tree will soften the appearance of the stmeture.
Acting Chairman Zylla opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one
present to speak on the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by' Commissioner Albroto recommend
approval of the request by Wemeke Company for Conditional Use Permit and Site
Plan Amendment for outside storage of hazardous chemicals at 15500 -28th Avenue
North
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MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by Commissioner Albro, to
strike Condition No. 5 regarding a financial guarantee for landscaping, because only
one tree was proposed to be planted.
Roll Call Vote on Motion to Amend. 5 Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous vote.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 5 Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous vote,
H.I. ENTERPRISES(93051)
Chairman Zylla introduced the request by H.I. Enterprises for Site Plan and
Conditional Use Fenn it for a 6,200 square foot Goodyear Service Station at the
southwest comer of harbor Lane and Emoire Lane.
Associate Planner Keho reviewed the June 15, 1993 staff report.
Acting Chairman Zylla asked staff to disuss the City Policy on aesthetics.
Associate Planner Keho discussed the policy stating that the requirements cover a very
broad range regarding aesthetics.
Chairman Zylla introduced Ms. Bev Kottas, representing the petitioner.
Ms. Kottas discussed the reason for the change in the location for this request which
was previously approved for a different site.
Acting Chairman Zyha asked if this site would be allowed to have a pylon sign,
Ms. Kottas stated that there is the latitude for a pylon sign according to the ordinance.
allowed for this lot. The Holiday Station customers will be using the proposed business
Acting Chairman Zylla stated that he liked the design of this area.
Ms. Kottas described the type of block that would be used for the building, stating that `
it would be a gray -blue rock face concrete block. She said that they had looked' at
brick and gave consideration to the best appearance for the building, which would be.
compatible with the Holiday Station facade.
Commissioner Albro asked if the sign banner around the building and the parking met
the ordinance requirements.
Associate Planner Keho responded that they did.
Chairman Zylla opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one was present to speak
on the issue.
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MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by Commissioner Witt to recommend
approval of the request by H.I. Enterprises for a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit
for a 6,200 square foot Goodyear Service Station at southwest comer of Harbor
Lane and Empire, subject to all conditions listed in the June 15, 1993 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous vote.
Commission Zylla commented that he was reluctant to vote for approval of this item
because of the exterior materials proposed for the building, even though they meet the
Code.. He said hewould like staff to push developers to use higher quality exterior
materials.
SKYLINE DESIGN (93052)'
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced the request by Skyline Design, Inc. for an Amended
Planned Unit Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a 3 -season porch at
1245 Archer lane.
Acting Chairman Zylla waived the review of the June 15, 1993 staff report.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Bill Splett, representing the petitioner.
Mr. Splett stater) that he was in agreement with the June 15, 1993 staff report.
Acting Chairman Zylla opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one
present to speak on the subject.
MOTION by CommissionerWigley, seconded by Commissioner Syverson to
recommend approval of the request by Skyline Design, Inc. for an Amended Planned
Unit Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a 3 -season porch as 1245
Archer Lane, subject to all conditions listed in the June 15, 1993 staff report.
Roll Call Vote, 5 Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous vote.
JAMES LEONHARDT (93041)
Chairman Zylla continued the discussion of the request tabled from the June 9, 1993
meeting by Tames I.eonhardt fora Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation to
operate a printing equipment and machinery repair business at 9620 -28th Avenue
North.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. James Leonhardt, the petitioner,
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W. Leonhardt discussed his business, stating that most of his business is done away
from the site. He said he has some deliveries by smaller delivery vehicles. He showed
the Commissioners some pictures of his shop and equipment.
Commissioner Wigley asked about the footprint size of the grinder used on the site.
Mr. I.eonhardt described the grinder as being about the size of a basketball.. He said be
also uses a drilling machine. He. said this equipment was not any noisier than a
washing machine, and it cannot be heard at the property lines.
Commissioner Wigley asked Mr. Leonhardt how long he has done this business in his l
gage.
Mr. Leonhardt responded that he has been doing this type of work in his garage for i
about 5 or 6 years. He said he did not know that a permit was needed to do this work
in his garage. He said it would not be practical to lease space in an industrial building
since he would rarely use the space, and, this is more a hobby than a business. He said
he works away from the home 3 days a week on the average, and mainly makes some
small pants for printing equipment when needed.
Acting Chairman Zylla reopened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Zylla introduced Mrs. Donna Leonhardt of 9640 -28th Avenue North.
Mrs. Leonhardt stated she was concerned with the safety of children in the
neighborhood, and discussed the problem of having a business in a residential district.
She said she thought he worked mostly at night in his shop.
Commissioner Wigley asked Mrs. Leonhardt if she knew what the other neighbors
thought of this business in Mr. Leonhardt's home.
Mrs. Leonhardt stated that she talked to the neighbors on the east side and they did not
want to be involved as they are friends of both parties. She said the lots in the area are
large. She said that the children she is concerned about are her grandchildren and also
Mr, Leonardt's grandchildren.
Commissioner Wigley asked Mr. Leonitardt what he thought the neighbors thought of
his businesst
Mr. Leonhardt stated he showed his shop to the neighbor who lived across the street.
The neighbor told him that be did not even know there Was a shop in the garage until
he was shown,
Commissioner Witt asked what type of doors were on the garage.
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Mr. Leonhardt stated the garage doors were electric, and he had dead bolts on the door
leading to the basement of his home. He said he is also concerned with the safety of
ids grandchildren and would not do anything that would harm them.
Commissioner Albro stated he visited the site and happened to find Mr. Leonbardt at
home. He said that Mr. Leonhardt gave him a tour of the site. He said that the type of
machines on the premises are industrial quality, high tech types of equipment. He said
the garage looked like an expensive hobby shop and not a production shop. He said he
had Mr. Leonhardt turn on the grinder, and with the garage doors open, he walked half
way down the driveway (about 45 feet) toward the street and could not hear the noise.
He said that the noise when inside the garage was no louder than a washing machine,
and that the noise from Highway 169 was more noticeable,
MOTION by Commissioner Albro, seconded by Commissioner Witt to recommendapprovaloftherequestbyJamesLeonhardtforaConditionalUsePermitforaHome
Occupation to operating a printing equipment and machinery repair business at 9620-
28th Avenue North.
Commissioner Witt stated she had driven by the site, and did see any problems.
Associate Planner Kelm stated that a condition should be added to the resolution stating
that the maximum use should not be expanded from the current use.
Acting Chairman ZylIa stated that many small business people do business in theirhomes. He said he would =commend that in 12 months the business be moved from
thellome. He stated that he also objected to the outside parking of the owner's
vehicles in the driveway. He said he felt this was an industrial business and should be
relocated, He said he thought this use was beyond the point of a hobby.
Commissioner Wigley stated that at the June 9 Planning Commission meeting he felt
this was possibly an industrial use. He said that upon reviewing the pictures presented
tonight by Mr. Leonhardt and discussing the use with him he is convinced this is not an
industrial use. He said that he also supported this use as there were no neighbors
opposing this use.
Commissioner Albro stated you cannot tell from the outside of the home and from the
street that there was a shop there at all. YL said he only saw one vehicle in the
driveway. He said that this business wag 'Very unobtrusive.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Albro, s condcd by Commissioner Wigley to
add a condition stating the Home Occupation cannot be expanded.
Roll Can Vote on Motion to Amend. 5 Ayes, Motion carried on An unanimous Vote,
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Roll can Vote on Main Motion. 4 Ayes. Acting Chairman Zylla voted Nay. Motion
carried on a 41 vote.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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