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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-15 PC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday,March 15, 2016 7:00PM Council Chambers -Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes a.February 23,2016 5.Public Hearing 6.New Business a.Consider Approval of Overnight Parking Allowed 1-Yr Pilot Project in Legacy Village in Response to Homeowner Petition 7.Unfinished Business 8.Visitor Presentations 9.Commission Presentations a.March 14, 2016city council meeting–Commissioner Kempe Galilee Lutheran Church Community Garden,1958 Rice Street Wetland Buffer Variance, 2214Woodlynn Avenue Vacation of aPublic Utility and Drainage Easement, 2215 Lydia Avenue 10.Staff Presentations 11.Adjournment MINUTESOF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23,2016 7:00 P.M. 1.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commissionwas held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:08p.m.by Chairperson Arbuckle. 2.ROLL CALL Paul Arbuckle, ChairpersonPresent Absent Frederick Dahm, Commissioner Tushar Desai,CommissionerPresent John Donofrio, CommissionerPresent Allan Ige, CommissionerPresent Bill Kempe, CommissionerPresent Dale Trippler, Vice ChairpersonPresent Staff Present: Michael Martin,Economic Development Coordinator Daniela Lorenz, Planning Technician 3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Trippler recommended changing the order of the public hearings.Moving 5 c. to beheard first and 5 a. and b. to follow after that. CommissionerTripplermoved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by CommissionerKempe.Ayes –All The motion passed. 4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES CommissionerTripplermoved to approve theJanuary 5, 2016, PCminutes as submitted. Seconded by CommissionerDonofrio.Ayes –All The motion passed. 5.PUBLIC HEARING a.7:00 p.m. or later: Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of a Public Utility and Drainage Easement, 2115 Lydia Avenue i.Economic Developmental Coordinator, Michael Martin, gave the report on the Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of a Public Utility and Drainage Easement, 2115 Lydia Avenue and answered questions of the commission. ii.Applicant, Owner, Scott Mogren, 2863 Frederick St, Maplewood, addressed and answered questions of the commission. Chairperson Arbuckle opened the public hearing. February 23, 2016 1 PlanningCommissionMeetingMinutes Nobody came forward to address the commission. Chairperson Arbuckle closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kempemoved to approvethe resolution vacating five feet of the 10-foot-wide utility and drainage easement located on the east side of the property at 2115 Lydia Avenue. The easement is being vacated since: 1.It is in the public interest. 2.There are no utilities located in the easement and it is not being utilized. Seconded by Commissioner Desai.Ayes -All The motion passed. This item will go to the city council on March 14, 2016. b.7:00 p.m. or later: Consider Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Resolution, Galilee Lutheran Church Community Garden, 1958 Rice Street i.Planning Technician, Daniela Lorenz gave the report on the Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Resolution for Galilee Lutheran Church Community Garden, 1958 Rice Street and answered questions of the commission. ii.Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin answered questions of the commission. iii.Ron Peterson, Galilee Lutheran Church, 145 McCarrons Blvd N., St. Paul, addressed and answered questions of the commission. Chairperson Arbuckle opened the public hearing. Nobody came forward to address the commission. Chairperson Arbuckle closed the public hearing. Commissioner Tripplermoved to approvethe applicant’s plans for the proposed community garden and legal, non-conforming parking lot at 1958 Rice Street. Approval is subject to the (changes to the conditions are underlined deletions arestricken.) following conditions: 1.The proposed use must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the permit shall end. The council may extend this deadline for one year. 2.The city council shall review this permit in one year. Staff may approve minor changes. 3.Applicant shall obtain a grading permit from the city’s public works department before any disturbances take place on site. 4.Applicant shall enter a shared parking agreement with McCarron’s Pub and Grill to accommodate overflow parking needs for various events. 5.Satisfy the requirement set forth in the staff report authored by environmental planner, Shann Finwall, dated January 15, 2016. 6.Applicant shall obtain a building permit and structural engineer’s report before constructing afence 7 feet or taller theproposedalong the perimeter of the gardened area. February 23, 2016 2 PlanningCommissionMeetingMinutes 7.The existing, legal non-conforming parking lot may not be altered or expanded without gaining the required city approvals. Seconded by Commissioner Ige.Ayes -All The motion passed. This item goes to the city council on March 14, 2016. c.7:00 p.m. or later: Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Wetland Buffer Variance, 2214 Woodlynn Avenue i.Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the report on Considering the Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Wetland Buffer Variance, 2214 Woodlynn Avenue. ii.The applicants,Ryan and Sarah Buhl, 2214 Woodlynn Avenue, Maplewood, addressed and answered questions of the commission. Chairperson Arbuckle opened the public hearing. 1.Richard and Marlene Zoya, 2223 Lydia Avenue East, Maplewood, addressed the commission about the drainage. Mr. and Mrs. Zoya’s comments were emailed to staff and forwarded to the engineering department and included in the staff report in attachment 8. Chairperson Arbuckle closed the public hearing. Commissioner Tripplermoved to approvethe resolution authorizing a wetland buffer variance for (changes to the 2214 Woodlynn Avenue East. Approval is based on the following reasons: conditions are underlined and deletions are stricken.) 1.Strict enforcement of the ordinance would cause the applicant practical difficulties because complying with the wetland buffer requirement stipulated by the ordinance would prohibit the building of any permanent structures, substantially diminishing the potential of this lot. 2.Approval of the wetland buffer variance will include the restoration of the remaining wetland buffer, which will improve the water quality of the wetland. 3.Approval would meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance with the construction of a new single family house on a vacant lot that is zoned and guidedin the City’s comprehensive plan as residential. Approval of the wetland buffer variance shall be subject to the following: 1.Conditions outlined in Jon Jarosch’s January 25, 2016, Engineering Plan Review. 2.Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the new single family house the applicants must submit: a.A tree plan which shows the location, size, and species of all significant trees located on the lot, and the trees that will be removed with the construction of the new single family house. Removal of significant trees with the construction of the single family house must comply with the City’s tree preservation ordinance and tree replacement requirements. b.A revised survey which shows the house shifted four feet to the north, toward the road. This will decrease the impacts to the wetland. c.A revised grading plan which shows the location of a retaining wall to be construction approximately 8 to 10 feet from the south side of the house, adjacentthe wetland.This will create a flat yard area and reduce the amount of grading and impacts to the wetland. February 23, 2016 3 PlanningCommissionMeetingMinutes d.A revised survey which shows the location of the proposed deck on the first floor. The deck footings must not encroach past the proposed retaining wall located in the back yard. This will ensure no additional impacts to the wetland. e.A revised survey which shows the house shifted 14 feet to the east side of the lot if feasible. This will minimize impacts of the new single family house and wetland buffer variance to the existing single family house located at 2206 Woodlynn Avenue East. e . f. A wetland buffer restoration plan to the approved by City staff. This will improve the water quality of the wetland. f. g. An escrow to cover up to 150 percent of the cost of the wetland buffer restoration. 3.Prior to release of the escrow, the wetland buffer plantings must be established. Seconded by Commissioner Ayes -All The motion passed. Commissioner Kempe had afriendlyamendment adding a new 2. g.that the applicant and builder work with staff regarding the feasibility of reversing the house. There was no second to the friendly amendment so it did not pass. This goes to the city council on March 14, 2016. 6.NEW BUSINESS None. 7.UNFINISHEDBUSINESS None. 8.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. 9.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS a.January 25, 2016 city council meeting –Commissioner Kempewas the PC representative and both items were passed by the city council meeting. Costco, 1431 Beam Avenue East 2015 Planning Commission Annual Report b.March 14, 2016 city council meeting –Commissioner Kempe will be at the meeting to represent the CDRB and offered to represent the PC in place of Commissioner Trippler. Galilee Lutheran Church Community Garden, 1958 Rice Street Wetland Buffer Variance, 2214 Woodlynn Avenue Vacation of a Public Utility and Drainage Easement, 2215 Lydia Avenue Commissioner Donofrio asked staff if the planning commission could have a meeting to discuss what areas the planning commission has the duty of discussing and voting on. Commissioner Trippler asked if the planning commission couldlook at infill at a future meeting because there will be a large population of seniors needing housingand there may be neighborhoods in Maplewood that could have senior housing built there. Commissioner Trippler also asked when the commission would be reviewing the comprehensive plan again. February 23, 2016 4 PlanningCommissionMeetingMinutes 10.STAFFPRESENTATIONS None. 11.ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Arbuckleadjourned the meeting at 8:35p.m. February 23, 2016 5 PlanningCommissionMeetingMinutes MEMORANDUM TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM: Michael Thompson, Director of Public Works DATE: March 3, 2016 SUBJECT: Consider Approval of Overnight Parking Allowed 1-Yr Pilot Project in Legacy Village in Response to Homeowner Petition Introduction The council will consider a petition submitted to the City on March 2, 2016requesting 24- hour parking along sections of Hazelwood Street and Legacy Parkway adjacent to the Cottages of Legacy Village development.This proposal is also in response to recent planning commission discussions regarding overnight parking requirements and will provide the city with data to make future decisions. Background A petition similar in nature was submitted to the City and officially acted upon at the August 13, 2012 council meeting. The council considered the petition but did not move to allow overnight parking. Since that time the Cottages of Legacy Village Homeowners Association has reached out to various neighboring commercial sites tonegotiate an agreement to allow overnight parking however those discussions have not provensuccessful.Thus the Association continues to claim it has an overnight parking issue where the need exceeds the existing capacity within the private development. Discussion A petition was received on March 2, 2016 and signed by 43 residents representing 36 different housing units. A copy of the full petition is attached to this report. The petition reads: “We, the undersigned residents of the Cottages of Legacy Village, request that 24hr parking be allowed on the two section of Hazelwood and one of Legacy Pkwy adjacent to our property and designated on the attached map.” The 24 hour parking request conflicts with the current city ordinance which prohibits overnight on-street parking between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. to help facilitate snow removal and to prevent possible crimes involving parked cars. Paragraph (d) allows the Chief of Police to allow temporary exceptions to the no-overnight-parking rule.The full language of the relevant city ordinance is shown below: Section36-39. - Parkingprohibitedincertainlocations. (a)Parkingonbridgeapproachesoruponanyboulevardmedianstrip,lawnorgrassplot is prohibitedinthe city. (b)Nopersonshallparkorleavehismotorvehiclestandingupontheprivatepropertyinthe cityofanypersonwithoutfirstreceivingconsentoftheownerof such property. (c) Parkingofanyvehicleuponanystreetorroadinthecityformorethan30minutesduring thetimeinterveningbetween a snowfalloftwoinchesormoreandtheplowingorremoval ofsnowisherebyprohibited. (d)Parkingofanyvehicleuponanystreetorroad inthecitybetweenthehoursof2:00a.m. and6:00a.m.isherebyprohibited.Anyowner,tenant,occupantorresidentofproperty abutting a citystreetinanemergencyor a temporaryhardshipmayapplytothechiefof policefor a temporaryexception permittingon-streetvehicularparkingbetweenthehours of2:00a.m.and6:00a.m.,whichpermittedexceptionshallnotextendbeyond14 calendardays. (e)Specialparkingareasinthecitymaybedesignatedbythecouncilfromtimetotime,by resolution,for truckparkingorfortaxicabparking.When so designated,noothervehicles maystand,stoporparkin such areas. The Public Works Director and Public Safety Director discussed the idea of implementing a 1- year pilot project rather than recommending final approval or denial of the petition. This would allow for data collection and a better understand of associated impacts. Signs would be installed at either end of the three parking bays that would read “Overnight Parking Permitted Between Signs Except Per Ordinance 36-39(c) For Snowfall Events.” It is important to note that if the city proceeds with this pilot, that parking would be based on a first come first serve basis. The city does not intend to issue parking passes and does not recommend the Association implement a parking pass system since the parking spots belong to the public and not solely the Association. However given proximity certainly the residents of the Association would be the likely beneficiaries. Budget Impact The cost of the sign installations to allow for overnight parking including labor and materials is $600. The Homeowners Association would be required to pay this amount up front to the Public Works Department in order for the City to proceed with this pilot project. Recommendation It is recommended thatthe City Council authorize approval of a 1-year pilot project to allow overnight parking as depicted in the attached map on both Hazelwood Street and Legacy Parkway. It is further recommended that after 1-year the staff shall report back to the City Council and make a permanent recommendation based on the lessons learned from the pilot project. Attachments 1.Petitionwith Map of 24 hr Parking Locations