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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12-06 PC Packet AGENDA MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, December 6, 2011 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers . 1830 County Road BEast 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes a. November 15, 2011 5. Public Hearings a. Rezoning from LBC (limited business commercial) to R1 (low density residential) for 2694 Stillwater Road 6. New Business a. Bartlemy Street/Meyer Street Living Streets Proposal-Steve Love, Assistant City Engineer 7. Unfinished Business 8. Visitor Presentations 9. Commission Presentations a. Commissioner report for the city council meeting of November 28, 2011. Commissioner Nuss was scheduled to attend. The item reviewed was the land use plan amendment from C (commercial) to LOR (low density residential) for 1961, 1967 and 1975 McMenemy Street. b. Upcoming City Council Meeting of December 12, 2011. Commissioner Bierbaum is scheduled to attend. The anticipated item to be reviewed is the conditional use permit for the St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church addition at 1770 McMenemy Street. . 10. Staff Presentations 11. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2011 1. CALL TO ORDER A rneeting.of the Cornrnission was held in the City Hall Council Charnbers and was called to order a17:01 p.m. by Acting Chairperson Desai. 2. ROLL CALL AI Bierbaurn, Cornrnissioner Joseph Boeser, Cornrnissioner Tushar Desai, Acting Chairperson Lorraine Fischer, Chairperson Robert Martin, Cornrnissioner Tanya Nuss, Cornrnissioner Gary Pearson, Cornrnissioner Dale Trippler, Corn missioner Jeremy Yarwood, Commissioner Present Present . Present Absent Present at 7:03 p.m. Present Pre~~nt Pre~Jent .""..,,,.,,> .PreS0rlt , (iF". / Staff Present: Tom Ekstrand, Senior L "X"'(('" 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA w. 'i' . Commissioner Pearson moved to.a'bProye the aqenda as submitted. ~:,h'+" "r:!;i!' i'i:i:,:in,H1 Seconded by Commissioner Trippler Ayes - All ,/""""'" "','" The motion passed.);,' .. .!. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES> .., Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the November 1. 2011. PC minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Boeser. Ayes - All The motion passed. 5. PUBLI.C HEARING a. Conditional Use Permit Revision, Building Addition for the St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church, 1770 McMenemy Street i. Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand gave the report on the CUP revision for the building addition for the St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church and answered questions of the commission. ii. Staff Engineer, Steve Kummer reported on traffic issues and answered questions of the commission. November 15, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Acting Chairperson Desai opened the public hearing. The following people spoke at the public hearing for the St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church: 1. Kao Lee, St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church 2. Chong Lee Yang, St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church 3. KaoLee Thao, St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church 4. Nicholas Thao, Maplewood 5. Lisa & Kevin Gaeu, Maplewood 6. Puneex Vedi,Vedi Associates 7. Larry Jaehnert, Maplewood 8. Diana Longrie, Maplewood 9. L. Xiong, St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church Acting Chairperson Desai closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the resolution revisinq the conditional use permit for the church at 1770 McMenemy Street. This permit is based on the standards for approval required by the code andsubiect to the followinq conditions (additions are underlined and deletions are crossed out): 1. All construction shall follow the site plan approvE}qby.the city date-stamped October 26. 2011. The director of community development may ii1lilprove'nlipor changes. This approval includes the parking lot expansion, the new drivewaV'te'OeSoto Sfreet and the proposed pbyground buildinq additions. .... .oilil~!i . \/Wi/ ;;:!:::i 2. The proposed construction must be S~~$.t@'9Ii~nyli~!arted within one year of councii approval or the permit shall become null and voi~. Th.e'cquncil may extend this deadline for one year. >\.::jY/ ",,; 3. Regularly maintain the groupps an~pick'i~J:I ali debris as well as maintain the decorative wood screening fences. along the nQrth sideof;tt'te site. /:\!:'U',i> . :;>:'\""<" ".:' 4. The city council shall'review this permit in one year. ", '.,"" '0, ',.., 5. The city council may r~dqire th~i church to limit seatinq capacity in the. main sanctuarv additional parking spaces if.aparking shortage develops. 6. The pbns for the driveway to DeSoto Street, the futuro church addition and future gymnasium are not approved. These shali be submitted to the City Council for approval of a rovised conditional use permit. 7. The city council may require the church to make changes to the site, if the council deems it necessary or prudent, during future reviews of the conditional use permit. 8. The church shall provide adequato screening of the nm... parking lot and the new drivew3Y from adjacent homes by planting, borming or both a six-fooHall. solid decorative wood fence to screen the parkinq lots on the south, west and east sides of the site to match the screeninq fence on the north iotline. This screeninq fence is to provide a parkinq lot screen as required by citv code. 9. The gate at the proposed DeSoto Street entrance must be closed at all times, except for Sundays and during holiday services. November 15, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 2 Seconded by Commissioner Pearson. Ayes - Acting Chairperson Desai, Commissioner's Bierbaum, Martin, Nuss, Pearson, Trippler & Yarwood N.!!Y. - Commissioner Boeser The motion passed. 6. NEW BUSINESS None. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 8. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. 9. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS "i\i!P> '<::':",,';1;/ll;i> a. Commissioner report for the city coun?iI meeti99of November 14, 2011. Commissioner . Yarwood attended and the items revie~t;ldc,yvere;;tyvo ordinance amendments concerning the updated variance findings in state stat~\r~';1t~(il,()rdinance amendment concerning. administrative variances and tb.e ordinan\3.eamel'1dment regarding property impacts when a street widening takes' place....' '.:'.c >:,""" 10. STAFF PRESENTATIONS None. 11. ADJOURNMENT Acting Chairperson Desai adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m. November 15, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 3 MEMORANDUM LOCATION: VOTE REQUIRED: DATE: James Antonen, City Manager Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager Rezoning from LBC (limited business commercial) toRt (single dwelling residential) 2694 Stillwater Road Simple Majority Vote Required for Approval November 28, 2011 TO: FROM: .SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION In the past year, the planning commission compared the zoning maps and land use plan maps for consistency between how land is zoned and how it is guided for development by the Pian. Ideally, the zoning should match the future land use classification. The planning commission found four areas in the city that warranted study. One such area involves the parcel at 2694 Stillwater Road. This lot is developed with a singie dwelling and is zoned LBC (limited business commercial). It is planned, though, for LOR (low density residential). LOR is compatible with the single dwelling development of this lot. On April 19, 2011, the planning commission said that they felt that it would be appropriate to rezone this parcel from LBC to R1 (single dwelling residential) as R1 zoning would be compatible with the land use plan classification and also with the current development of the lot. Request Rezone the property at 2694 Stillwater Road from LBC to R1. DISCUSSION Findings Required to Rezone Property Section 44-1165 of the zoning ordinance requires that the city council make the following findings to rezone property: (1) Assure itself that the proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of this chapter. (2) Determine that the proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. (3) Determine that the proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the pUblic welfare. (4) Consider the effect of the proposed change UpOr:l the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. (5) Be guided in its study, review and recommendation by sound standards of subdivision practice where applicable. (6) Impose such conditions in addition to those required, as are necessary to ensure that the intent of this chapter is complied with, which conditions may include but not be limited to harmonious design of buildings; planting and the maintenance of a sight or sound screen; the minimizing of noxious, offensive or hazardous elements; and adequate standards of parking and sanitation. Property Owners' Comments Staff spoke to Robert Hajlo, one of the owners of this property. Mr. Hajlo stated that he would support a rezoning of his lot to R 1. Staff's Comments Staff feels this proposed zoning change to residential make sense. It would bring the zoning map into compliance with the comprehensive plan map and would also be compatible with the neighborhood and current development of the property. This rezoning would also meet the requirements for rezoning as stipulated by the ordinance. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the resolution approving a rezoning from LBC (limited business commercial) to R1 (single dwelling residential) for the property located at 2694 Stillwater Road. This rezoning is based on the following reasons: 1. It would meet the findings for rezoning as stipulated in Section 44-1165 of the zoning ordinance. 2. It would bring the zoning into compliance with the LOR (low density residential) comprehensive land use plan classification of this property. . 3. It would be compatible with the surrounding development in this neighborhood. 4. It would be compatible with the existing single-dwelling residential development of the property. 2 REFERENCE INFORMATION SITE DESCRIPTION Site size: 36,155 square feet Existing Use: Single dwelling SURROUNDING LAND USES Single dwellirlgs PLANNING Land Use Plan: LOR (low density residential) Zoning: Existing-LBC (limited business commercial) Proposed-R1 (single dwelling residential) APPLICATION DATE There is typically a 60-day review deadline for city council action. Staff initiated this review, therefore, there is no such deadline requirement. p:sec25\Rezoning of 2694 Stillwater Road 12 11 te Attachments: 1. Zoning Map 2. Land Use Plan Map 3. Ariel Rhoto 4. Rezoning Resolution 3 Attachment 4 REZONING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Maplewood City Staff, on behalf of the planning commission is proposing a rezoning from LBC (limited Business Commercial) to R1 (single dwelling residential). WHEREAS, this change applies to the property located at 2694 Stillwater Road. The property identification number is: 25-29-22- 11 -0051 WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows: 1. On December 6, 2011, the planning commission heid a public hearing. The city staff published a hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council the rezoning. . 2. On . , the city council discussed the rezoning. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council above described rezoning for the following reasons: the 1. It would meet the findings for rezoning as stipulated in Section 44- 1165 of the zoning ordinance. 2. It would bring the zoning into compliance with the LOR (low density residential) comprehensive land use plan classification of this property. 3. 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See the Ramsey County Fee Schedule f specIfic Information on fe.es and policy. ~"'" http://maps.ci.maplewood.mn.us/aspnet_ clientJESRI/WebADF/PrintTaskLayoutTemplate... 11/28/2011 AGENDA REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: Plannirlg Commissiorl Steven Love, Assistarlt City Erlgirleer JOrl Jarosch, Staff Erlgirleer Bartelmy-Meyer Area Street Improvements, City Project 11-14, Living Streets Design Concept' November 28, 2011 SUBJECT: Introduction The Maplewood Public Works Department received authorization from the City Council to proceed with the preparation of a feasibility study for the Bartelmy-Meyer Area Street Improvements, City Project 11- 14. The streets associated with this project are generally located southeast of Stillwater Road, west of . Sterling Street, and north of Minnehaha Avenue (see Project Location Map). These streets are listed in the approved 2012 - 2016 Maplewood CapitallmproYement Plarl (CIP) as a proposed project for the 2012 construction season. The feasibility study is currently being prepared by the city's project consultant, Kimley-Horn and Associates. Staff is seeking input from the Planning Commission on a Living Streets Design Concept. Background The general nature of the proposed improvements for the Bartelrny-Meyer neighborhood includes the reconstruction of the streets with new concrete curb and gutter, replacement of the pavement and supporting base materials, installing a new storm water management system (i.e. storm drains, piping, and rain gardens), sanitary sewer upgrades, replacement of existing water main, and proposed sidewalk construction on certain streets. Streets are typically reconstructed to an even width closest to the existing width. The existing streets range from 24-feet to 30-feet wide. At a neighborhood meeting held on September 29, 2011 a number of concerns were raised by residents in the project "area. These concerns, along with information on storm water quality requirements, are listed below. . Drainage issues within the neighborhood o Residents discussed drainage issues in the neighborhood and a specific problem at the intersection of Bartelmy Lane and 7th Street both in the road and on the adjacent property. . Sidewalk location o Residents discussed which streets would best be served by sidewalks in order to proyjde a safe area for pedestrians. . Traffic speed o Residents commented on the high speed of traffic traveling down Bartelmy Lane and Mary Street to and from Stillwater Road and Minnehaha Avenue. . It was also noted that this route was highly used by pedestrians. . Storm water volume reduction requirements o City is required to reduce volume of runoff by 1" over the impervious areas. o Federal requirement to reduce pollutants before reaching lakes and wetlands. o Requirement is generally met through the creation of rain water gardens, reduction of impervious areas, and underground treatment systems. . The current condition of the existing tot-lot at Gethsemane Park o Residents discussed the poor condition of the Gethsemane Park tot-lot. o Residents would like the park to be a safe, fun place for their children/grandchildren to play and for the community to gather. Proposed Improvements Following the neighborhood meeting, city staff has been working closely with the local watershed district and consultant staff to revise the proposed design to address these resident concerns. Since this meeting, the City of Maplewood has also been presented with a unique opportunity to partner with the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District on this project. This partnership allows the City of Maplewood to be the recipient of a one-time grant (comprised of matching funds from the Clean Water Fund Grant and Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District) to fund improvements that will promote the benefits of a living streets concept. The benefits from the living streets concept include the following: . Improved storm water quality / reduction of storm water quantity . Improved pedestrian a~d bicycle safety . Slow existing traffic speeds . Enhancement of the urban forest These types of improvements will also address many of the concerns heard from the residents at the September 29, 2011 neighborhood meeting. The revised design (see Street Layout - Concept Drawings) includes an increase in rain gardens and boulevard. trees, addition of sidewalk on all streets, and narrower street widths. The attached images represent the concept of the revised design. Streets in the neighborhood would be narrowed to 24-feet with parking limited to one side. A boulevard area would separate the sidewalk from the street and would contain rain gardens and trees. A 4-5 foot wide sidewalk would be placed on one side of the street. City staff would coordinate with re~idents on the species of trees placed in their boulevards. A number of rain garden planting options would be available to residents as well. City engineering staff has also been coordinating with the city Parks Department to include the replacement of the playground equipment at Gethsemane Park as part of the neighborhood reconstruction project. Schedule The following is an outline schedule for the proposed project: . January 2012 - Accept Feasibility Report . February 2012 - Public Hearing / Authorize Preparation of Plans and Specifications . March 2012 - Assessment Hearing / Award of Contract . May - September 2011 - Construction RECOMMENDATION Staff is requesting the Planning Commission provide input on the proposed Bartelmy-Meyer Area Street Improvement Projects. 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