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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-01 PC Minutes October 1, 2013 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Desai. 2. ROLL CALL Paul Arbuckle, Commissioner Absent Al Bierbaum, Commissioner Absent Tushar Desai, Chairperson Present John Donofrio, Commissioner Present Lorraine Fischer, Commissioner Present Allan Ige, Commissioner Present Bill Kempe, Commissioner Present Dale Trippler, Commissioner Present Staff Present: Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Staff added 5. 3) Wetland Buffer Waiver during the public hearing. Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Fischer. Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Fischer moved to approve the September 17, 2013, PC minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Trippler. Ayes – Chairperson Desai, Commissioner Fischer, Ige, Kempe & Trippler Abstention – Commissioner Donofrio The motion passed. 5. PUBLIC HEARING a. 7:00 p.m. or later: Approval of the following for Maplewood Fire Station No. 1 on McKnight Road south of Minnehaha Avenue: i. Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand introduced the item and gave a brief report. ii. John Horn, Kimley Horn Associates gave the report on the Maplewood Fire Station and addressed and answered questions of the commission. iii. Maplewood Fire Chief, Steve Lukin addressed and answered questions of the commission. October 1, 2013 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 2 Three items requiring action by the planning commission are: 1) Approval of a Resolution for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from I (industrial) to G (government) 2) Approval of Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for a public building use 3) Wetland Buffer Waiver Chairperson Desai opened the public hearing. 1. Betsy Leach, Representing District 1 - 2105½ Old Hudson Road St. Paul, MN 55119, opposed the project. 2. Katie Holmgren, 2256 Margaret Street, St. Paul, MN 55119, opposed the project. 3. Rose Hotchkiss, 2183 Fremont Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55119, opposed the project. 4. Mayor, Will Rossbach, 1386 County Road C, Maplewood, MN. Chairperson Desai closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the resolution adopting a comprehensive land use plan amendment from I (industrial) to G (government) for the property located north of the 3M Company’s campus along McKnight Road. Approval is based on the following reasons: 1. The property is presently vacated and is to be used by the city for a fire station which would be compatible with a land use classification of G (government). 2. Government uses and buildings are allowed in all zoning districts in the city with an approved conditional use permit. This action is subject to the approval of a comprehensive plan amendment by the Metropolitan Council. Seconded by Commissioner Kempe. Ayes – All The motion passed. Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the resolution approving a conditional use permit for the proposed fire station. This development will be on the east side of McKnight Road, north of the 3M Company’s campus. Approval is subject to the findings required by ordinance and subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall follow the site plan date-stamped September 11, 2013. Staff may approve minor changes. 2. The city council shall review this permit in one year. 3. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year. 4. Comply with the requirements of the city’s engineering department. 5. The applicant shall work with the building official, fire marshal and environmental planner to ensure compliance with applicable codes. Seconded by Commissioner Kempe. Ayes – All October 1, 2013 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 3 The motion passed. Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the waiver to the buffer requirements for the fire station public improvement. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. After grading and planting of the site the applicant must install city approved wetland signs at the edge of the approved wetland and creek buffer that specify that no building, mowing, cutting, grading, filling or dumping be allowed within the buffer. The signs must be placed every 100-feet along the edge of the buffer at a minimum. The placement of these signs must be verified with a survey to ensure proper placement. 2. City’s wetland ordinance requires that native plants within the buffer be established within a three-year period. Seconded by Commissioner Ige. Ayes – All The motion passed. This item goes to the ENR Commission on Monday, October 21, 2013, and to the City Council Monday, October 28, 2013. 6. NEW BUSINESS None. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 8. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. 9. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS a. Commission presentation for the September 23, 2013, city council meeting. Commissioner Bierbaum was scheduled to attend but there were no items requiring planning commission representation. b. Commission representation for the October 14, 2013, city council meeting. Commissioner Donofrio is scheduled to attend. At this time, there are no items scheduled that require planning commission representation. 10. STAFF PRESENTATIONS Staff said Larry Durand resigned and there will be a resolution of appreciation for him. Commissioner Kempe is scheduled for the planning commission representation at the City Council meeting October 28, 2013. Staff said if planning commissioners would like a green planning commission name tag to let staff know and one will be ordered for you. 11. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Desai adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.