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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/2/1989 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 1830 EAST COUNTY ROAD B, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 18, 1989 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Axdahl called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Commissioner Lester Axdahl Present Commissioner Michael Ayers Present Commissioner Richard Barrett Present Commissioner Robert Cardinal Present Commissioner Sue Fiola Present Commissioner Lorraine Fischer Present Commissioner Dennis Larson Absent Commissioner Marvin Sigmundik Absent Commissioner Ralph Sletten Present III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 21, 1989 Commissioner Sletten moved approval of the minutes of August 21, 1989, as submitted. Commissioner Cardinal seconded Ayes -- Ayers, Barrett, Cardinal, Fiola, Sletten Abstentions -- Axdahl, Fischer IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was amended to add "Senior Citizens Committee" as Item A under 8. Unfinished Business. Commissioner Barrett moved approval of the agenda as amended. Commissioner Sletten seconded Ayes -- Axdahl, Ayers, Barrett, Cardinal, Fiola, Fischer, Sletten V. PUBLIC HEARINGS VI. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS Planning Commission - 2 - Minutes 9 -18 -89 VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Street Vacation: Sherren Avenue The staff report was presented by Ken Roberts, Associate Planner. A commissioner asked if this street is vacated, would the street continue to be called Sherren Avenue and, if so, would the Maplewood Care Center retain the same address. Staff said it will be proposed that the Maplewood Care Center's address be changed to a White Bear Avenue address. Commissioner Cardinal moved the Planning Commission recommend approval of the resolution to vacate Sherren Avenue right -of -way between White Bear Avenue and the former right -of -way of Hazel Street (in front of the Maplewood Care Center). Commissioner Fischer seconded Ayes -- Axdahl, Ayers, Barrett, Cardinal, Fiola, Fischer, Sletten 41 1 B. Street Vacation: Netnorlin Ct. (Nettleton) Ken Roberts, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Mack Nettleton, the applicant, was present at the meeting but Mr. Nettleton did not have any comments. Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission recommend: 1. Approval of the resolution to vacate Netnorlin Court, subject to the following conditions being completed before the City files the street vacation resolution with Ramsey County: a. The driveway for 3048 Netnorlin Court shall meet all City standards for setbacks, size and type of construction. Any changes that are required for the driveway shall be the responsibility of the applicant and shall be subject to the City Engineer's approval. b. A drainage and utility easement shall be required over the 20 by 50 - foot area of the Netnorlin Court right -of -way. This easement shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Planning Commission -3- Minutes 9 -18 -89 c. Lot 22 of Netnorlin Addition shall be required to be combined with Parcel #02 -29- 22 -11 -0013 adjoining it on its east side so that they have one parcel identification number. Lots 18, 19 and 21 of Netnorlin Addition shall be required to be combined with one parcel identification number. Lot 21 must be acquired by the applicant. d. Payment of deferred assessments on Lots 18 -22 of $1,546.80. 2. In addition, prior to City approval of a lot reconfiguration for Lots 18, 19 and 21, the applicant shall reconstruct the curb and gutter along the south side of Woodlynn Avenue so that it is continuous and shall regrade and seed the public boulevard. This shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. 3. Change the address of 3048 Netnorlin Court to 2234 Woodlynn Avenue. Commissioner Sletten seconded Ayes -- Axdahl, Ayers, Barrett, Cardinal, Fiola, Fischer, Sletten C. Preliminary and Final Plat: Woodlynn Heights Townhomes No. 4 Ken Roberts, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Roberts said, after reviewing the tapes of the City Council meeting of December 8, 1986, that sidewalks would be required by the City Council along the north side of Woodlynn Avenue in conjunction with development of the townhomes. Mack Nettleton, the applicant, said if sidewalks are required for his previous development on Woodlynn Avenue, all developers should be required to provide sidewalks for their previous developments. Mr. Nettleton said he didn't think it was ethical or legal to require him to provide sidewalks for his previous developments. A commissioner asked what the Planning Commission's past policy had been regarding these townhouses. Staff said the Planning Commission did not have conditions on 111 the previous Woodlynn Heights townhomes requiring Planning Commission -4- • Minutes 9 -18 -89 sidewalks. The sidewalk requirement issue was initiated by the City Council. Commissioner Ayers moved the Planning Commission recommend: A. Approval of the Woodlynn Heights Townhomes No. 4 preliminary plat subject to the following conditions being satisfied before final plat approval: 1. Resolution of the grading and drainage concerns on the property in question to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 2. A developer's agreement and cash escrow in a form and amount satisfactory to the City Engineer shall be provided to the City before final plat approval for the installation of a 5- foot -wide concrete sidewalk along Woodlynn Heights Townhomes No. 4 preliminary plat. B. Table the approval of the final plat until all of the conditions contained herein for the preliminary plat are met. Commissioner Fiola seconded Ayes-- Axdahl, Ayers, Barrett, Fiola, Fischer, Sletten Nays -- Cardinal D. Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit: 1244 Kohlman Avenue (Durand) Secretary Olson presented the staff report for this requested rezoning and conditional use permit to allow the rezoned parcel to be used for tree storage. A commissioner asked what would prevent other kinds of storage on this property in the future. Staff said a conditional use permit is required which would limit the use of the property. Lawrence Durand said he had polled the adjoining property owners and they were in agreement with this requested rezoning and conditional use permit. Mr. Durand said all access onto this property will be by his existing landscape business property. Mr. Durand said the property had been zoned M -1 until 411 approximately 1985. Planning Commission -5- Minutes 9 -18 -89 Chairman Axdahl asked for comments from the public. There were no comments. Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission recommend: 1. Approval of the resolution rezoning all but the northerly 15,000 - square -feet, as determined by survey, of Lot 6 from R -1 to M -1. 2. Approval of the resolution approving a conditional use permit for one year, subject to the following conditions: a. A bufferyard of not less than 10 feet in width shall be located and maintained along the east and south property lines of Lot 6 and the northerly zoning boundary. Within the bufferyard, no mechanical equipment may be operated or landscape materials stored. b. Access to the commercial portion of Lot 6 shall be from Maplewood Drive, not Kohlman Avenue. c. The hours of operation shall be limited to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. d. Storage shall be limited to the southerly M -1 portion of Lot 6, Kohlman's Lakeview Addition, as determined by survey. Commissioner Sletten seconded Ayes -- Axdahl, Ayers, Barrett, Cardinal, Fiola, Fischer, Sletten E. Preliminary Plat: Seasons Park Secretary Olson presented the staff report for preliminary plat approval for 20 single - family lots. Chairman Axdahl asked for comments from the public. John Oswald, owner of Lot A, said the City put a sewer and water line on his property without any easement rights. Mr. Oswald then sold this property to the City for $1. Planning Commission - 6 - • Minutes 9 -18 -89 John Cavanaugh, owner of Lot B, said a deed for an easement was filed in 1976. Mr. Cavanaugh said he was assessed for water service when the water service was stubbed in. Mr. Cavanaugh said the neighbors to the north would not agree to an easement. Mario Cocchiarella, representing the developer Sherman - Boosalis Interests, Inc., said they will plan the grading to save as many trees as possible. Mr. Cocchiarella said a plan for the drainage may be to divert the water into the pond and back into Flandrau Street to reduce the flow of storm water and make this a feasible project. Mr. Cocchiarella asked that the developer who develops the adjoining property be required to install some kind of a screen between the properties. Commissioner Cardinal moved the Planning Commission recommend: A. Approval of the resolution which approves a variation to Section 30.8 (f) (1) (a) (2) of City code to allow Lot "B" to have 33 feet of frontage • on Demont Avenue, rather than the 60 feet required by ordinance. Approval is on the basis that: 1. There is an unusual hardship on the land. 2. The variation would not adversely effect the plan and spirit of the subdivision ordinance. B. Approval of the preliminary plat for Seasons Park Addition to Maplewood, subject to the following conditions being satisfied: 1. Approval of final grading, utility, drainage, erosion control and street plans by the City Engineer. 2. The grading plan shall include a proposed building pad elevation and contour information for each homesite as well as the areas to be disturbed for street construction. Housing styles shall be illustrated which minimize grading on sites which contain trees to be preserved. Deviation from this approved grading plan may be permitted by the City Engineer, provided the intent of the overall grading plan is complied with. • Planning Commission - 7 - Minutes 9 -18 -89 3. Submit a signed Developer's Agreement with required surety for all required public improvements, erosion control and tree planting to the City Engineer, including an eight- foot -wide trail on the recommended easement, south of Lot 20. 4. Approval of a tree removal and planting plan to the Director of Community Development before grading or construction begins or final plat approval is given. This plan must illustrate the trees that are to be removed, those that are to be retained and those that are to be replanted. 5. Revisions to the future Flandrau Street profile to conform more closely to the natural grade and allow for some tree preservation. 6. Provision of a 12- foot -wide trail easement from proposed Flandrau Street on or along the south line of Lot 20 to provide a subdivision 410 connection to Four Seasons Park. An eight - foot -wide asphalt trail to be installed by the developer. 7. Provide an outlet for the pond west of the plat, with appropriate easements to a confirmed City storm drainage system. Commissioner Sletten seconded Commissioner Fischer moved to amend the motion amending: A. Approve the resolution which allows construction of a house on an unimproved street and approves a variation to Section 30.8 (f) (1) (a) (2) of City code to allow Lot "B" to have 33 feet of frontage on Demont Avenue, rather than the 60 feet required by ordinance. Commissioner Sletten seconded Ayes -- Axdahl, Ayers, Barrett, Cardinal, Fiola, Fischer, Sletten 1 • Planning Commission -8 Minutes 9 -18 -89 F. Conditional Use Permit Revision and Code Deviation: Linwood Heights PUD Secretary Olson presented the staff report. Sue Clemens, representing Metropolitan Federal, said she would like to have the landscaping completed at the time the units are completed. Ms. Clemens said the plans have been revised to add off - street parking space. Chairman Axdahl asked for comments from the public. Allen Henderson, the managing agent for the homeowners' association, 3400 West 66 Street, Edina, said this association would like to have another 20 off - street parking spaces added. Bill McCrum, the contractor for this project, said the original site plan did not consider the existing conditions. Mr. McCrum said there is adequate space available for the added off - street 411 parking, but it wouldn't be exactly as stated on the original site plan. A commissioner said the off - street parking design should be submitted to the Community Design Review Board for approval before this proposal goes to the City Council. Mr. McCrum said he was in agreement with this. Commissioner Ayers moved the Planning Commission recommend approval of the resolution which approves a revision to the conditional use permit and a code deviation from the maximum allowed density to allow a change in the unit mix from 62 one - bedroom and 22 two - bedroom units to 34 one - bedroom and 50 two - bedroom units. Approval is subject to completion of the off- street parking and landscaping improvements in accordance with the originally approved PUD plan dated June 17, 1981 as amended, and the July 14, 1981 landscape plan by December 31, 1989. Commissioner Cardinal seconded Commissioner Sletten amended this motion to • include a requirement that this proposal be submitted to the Community Design Review Board for • Planning Commission -9 Minutes 9 -18 -89 approval of the additional off - street parking plan. Commissioner Cardinal seconded Ayes -- Axdahl, Ayers, Barrett, Cardinal, Fiola, Fischer, Sletten G. Planning Commission Appointments Commissioner Fiola moved the Planning Commission interview applicants in the order listed on the map location on the last page of the staff report. Commissioner Ayers seconded Ayes -- Axdahl, Ayers, Barrett, Fiola, Fischer, Sletten Nays -- Cardinal The Commission interviewed the six applicants. • Each Commissioner voted scoring 6 points for his /her first choice, 5 points for his /her second choice, 4 points for his /her third choice, 3 points for his /her fourth choice, 2 points for his /her fifth choice, 1 point for his /her sixth choice. The ballots were collected and tallied and the results are as follows: 1. Gerke - 37 points 2. Rossbach - 33 points 3. Anitzberger - 30 points 4. Whitcomb - 25 points 5. Olson - 13 points 6. Gonia - 9 points VIII.UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Senior Citizens Committee The commissioners discussed the need for a volunteer from the Planning Commission to attend a senior citizens committee meeting to be held in Maplewood to address senior citizens needs. Commissioner Fischer said her first priority as a volunteer would be with • the HRA, but if another HRA representative could be found, she would volunteer to be the Planning Commission representative. Planning Commission -10- • Minutes 9 -18 -89 IX. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS A. Council Meetings: August 28 & September 11 There was no representative present who attended these meetings. Secretary Olson gave a report of the August 28 & September 11 Council meetings. B. Representative for the September 25 & 28 Council Meeting: Sue Fiola X. STAFF PRESENTATIONS XI. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 11:13 p.m. •