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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/19981, MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, May 4, 1998 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 1830 County Road B East Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes April 20, 1998 Approval of Agenda Public Hearings A. Carey Addition (Carey Heights Drive, south of County Road D) 1. Land Use Plan Change (R-1 to R-2) 2. Zoning Map Change (R-1 to R-2) 3. Preliminary Plat Revision 6. New Business A. Resolution of Appreciation - Bunny Brueggeman B. Conditional Use Permit - Heavy Commercial Vehicle (Reitberger - 562 Ferndale Street) C. Gonyea Corporation Requests (Henry Lane) 1. Conditional Use Permit for Mining 2. Code Variations 3. Preliminary Plat Visitor Presentations Commission Presentations A. April 27 Council Meeting: Mr. Thompson B. May 11 Council Meeting: Mr. Rossbach C. May 21 Council Meeting: Ms. Fischer Staff Presentations Adjournment MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION t830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA MAY 4, '1998 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Fischer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Commissioner Lorraine Fischer Commissioner Jack Frost Commissioner Milton Knoll Commissioner Matt Ledvina Commissioner Gary Pearson Commissioner William Rossbach Commissioner Milo Thompson III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. Present Present Present Absent Present Present Present Commissioner Rossbach seconded. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Frost moved approval of the agenda as submitted. Ayesmall Carey Addition (Carey Heights Drive, south of County Road D): Land Use Plan Change (R-1 to R- 2), Zoning Map Change (R-1 to R-2), Preliminary Plat Revision. Ken Roberts, associate planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Roberts answered questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Thompson asked what staff meant that standards were met regarding the extremely steep grade on the building lots at the north end. Staff said there were no standards for lot elevations above the roads and that staff was referring to right-of-way width, lot width, and lot size, i.e., square feet. The terrain has nothing to do with approval if they can get a grading plan that is satisfactory to the city engineer. They would have to meet minimum slope requirements of 3:1. Commissioner Pearson asked what staff does when a grade exceeds 3:1 in regard to requiring sod before a certificate of occupancy can be issued. Staff said it is required that all erosion control measures are in place and functioning before occupancy is granted. Ayes--all April 20, 1998 Commissioner Pearson moved approval of the minutes of April 20, 1998 as submitted. Commissioner Frost seconded. Planning Commission Minutes of 05-04-98 -2- Commissioner Frost asked who informs the homeowners of the existing houses that they have to hook into the sanitary sewer. Staff said that the applicant does this, however, staff would be happy to write a letter to the homeowners. Commissioner Rossbach asked if the erosion control plans that are in the city code deal with sodding. Staff answered in the affirmative. Commissioner Rossbach asked how many people could live in this area if it was all R-1 versus how many people live there now. Staff said that it would be about the same number. Commissioner Frost asked if staff knew what the comprehensive plan for Vadnais Heights was on the other side of County Road D. Staff answered that they had not contacted Yadnais Heights on this. Commissioner Knoll asked if the existing road, off of County Road D to the south, was a city or private road. Staff said it was privately maintained. Mr. Robert Cardinal, representing the applicant, Calhoun Companies, was present to answer questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Rossbach asked where the Novak's owned property. Mr. Cardinal said the Novak property was just to the south of the Hansford property. Commissioner Knoll asked what the off street parking availability was on the properties. Staff said that there would be adequate off street parking. The city requires two spaces for each twin home and there are no requirements for single homes. Rich Pearson, 2990 Carey Heights Drive, asked staff if all the property has to sell first in order for this development to go through. Staff said it could be platted in phases so it wouldn't have to be. Mr. Pearson asked if there was anyplace south of County Road D, east or west of Carey Heights Drive, that was zoned for multiple dwellings. Staff answered that there was commercial property between Highway 61 and the proposed project but not multiple family. Mr. Pearson is against multiple dwellings and feels it would bring increased traffic. He asked if there was a minimum requirement on the size of the lots for multiple dwellings.. Staff said they have to be at least 12,000 square feet and they do meet that standard. Staff said there were several lots at 12,000 square feet, two at 21,000 square feet, and one at 12,500 square feet. Pam Krahmer, 2999 Carey Heights Drive, said a variance was granted last year for a house to be under 10,000 square feet and one of the conditions was that any single family house that would be built there have either a 15 or 20-foot setback from the property line to the south, which adjoins her property, and she wanted to know if that still carries on. Staff said if there was a condition like that it would carry on. Ms. Krahmer said she was in favor of single family houses up and down the street on both sides to keep it consistent with the neighborhood. She asked if the traffic calming device would be a concrete island or a trees and plants beautification type of thing. Staff said it was proposed as an island and the design specifics have not been worked out as to whether it would be just blacktop on the top or be planted. She asked if there would be any types of covenants enforced on these homes. Staff said that would be between the developer and the home buyer. The city can't and doesn't require any kind of covenants. She asked if, in the future, a road would divert from County Road D south of the animal hospital over on Highway 61. Staff said this was definitely in the distant future. Commissioner Frost asked staff what happens to the property once the Frattalone mining operation ceases. Staff says the permit ends in two or three years and then the permit ends. They could come back to the Council and ask to have it extended at that time. Planning Commission Minutes of 05-04-98 -3- Commissioner Rossbach asked staff if there were any guidelines in the comprehensive plan for positioning double dwellings. Staff said there were no specific guidelines. There was a general statement in the comprehensive plan about allowing double dwellings spread out with single family dwellings on an occasional basis. The thought being that if in a ten block area you had two or three double dwellings here and there it shouldn't be a problem. Jeff Bradt, 1236 Summit Court, said he was more supportive of just single family dwellings in the new development. Frank Frattalone, 3205 Centerville Road, said he has the mining permit and the reason for this permit, which is actually for grading, is to remove excess material on the site so that the site can be developed. He said he is in favor of the Carey Heights project because he owns a lot on the south side that the cul-de-sac sits on and he would like to see the cul-de-sac off of there so he could sell his lot. He wants the proposal to include the cul-de-sac being taken off his property and that the curb be extended down across the front of his lot. Commissioner Thompson asked staff how it could be established that the house under 10,000 square feet was in keeping with the covenant that was made. Director of Community Development Coleman said it did not appear to be in the minutes from the time the plat was approved but at that time Councilmember Rossbach said he wanted the 15 to 20-foot side yard setback to be a condition. Director Coleman said it could be added on Page 7 of the staff report under Item 7 as follows: d. A covenant for a 15-foot side yard setback on Lot 1, Block 3 for the south side of the lot. Commissioner Rossbach commented that the plat overall was a pretty good layout but he was uncomfortable with the number of the double units. He felt that a good area for the double units would be down towards County Road D across the street from the apartments. He felt having four units on each side of the street was too many. He would like to see only two units on each side of the street which looks like it would still leave space for three additional single units north of the pipeline on each side of the street. Pam Krahmer, 2999 Carey Heights Drive, appeared before the commision a second time. In regard to the curbing issue brought up by Mr. Frattalone, Ms. Krahmer said a small portion of her yard is taken up as part of the temporary cul-de-sac. She wanted to know how she could ensure that her yard would be restored to its original size once the street is permanently placed through and permanent curb and gutter set in. Staff replied that this would be addressed on the final construction plans that the city engineer reviews and approves before work can be started. Commissioner Frost asked what the requirements were for setbacks from power lines. Staff said there are no requirements and that they can build up to the easement line but not into the easement. Commissioner Pearson commented that he would prefer to see this project as all single family. Commissioner Frost said that, with the power line and County Road D and the mining operation to the east, he would be comfortable with somewhere between eight and sixteen double dwellings. Commissioner Rossbach asked staff if we could set up an area that would be R-2, that being the area north of the power lines, and then dictate how many buildings go into it. Staff said the only way to do that would be if you were negotiating in a PUD. Commissioner Rossbach said if that were the case he would be open for a motion to deny the request because what he is hearing is that it doesn't quite meet what anybody really wants to have and he will not vote for the plat as it is. Planning Commission Minutes of 05-04-98 -4- Commissioner Rossbach moved to recommend that the city council deny the resolution which changes the land use plan for the north one-half of Carey Addition along Carey Heights Drive, south of County Road D, from R-1 (single dwellings) to R-2 (single and double dwellings). The reasons for this recommendation are: '1. The density would be too high. 2. The terrain is too steep from County Road D up to the first residence. 3. It would be consistent with existing zoning and land uses. Commissioner Pearson seconded. Commissioner Fischer had difficulty with the motion because she did not think the R-2 between the power lines and County Road D would be inconsistent with what is on the other side of County Road D. She felt it was removed enough from the other R-ls that it would not be that much of a problem. Commissioner Rossbach pointed out that his only problem with it is the quantity of the double units. If there were some way that the number of buildings could be regulated that would go onto an area or if the single family dwellings north of the power line could be extended, then he would not have a problem with it. Commissioner Pearson directed the commission's attention to the west of this project and Walter Street which is all R-1 directly up to County Road D. Ayes--Frost, Knoll, Pearson, Rossbach, Thompson Nays--Fischer The motion passed. Commissioner Rossbach moved to recommend that the city council deny the resolution changing the zoning map for the north half of Carey Addition along Carey Heights Drive, south of County Road D, from R-1 (single dwellings) to R-2 (single and double dwellings). Commissioner Pearson seconded. Ayes--all The motion passed. No action was taken on the preliminary plat revision. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution of Appreciation - Bunny Brueggeman. Ken Roberts, associate planner, presented the staff report regarding the resignation of Bunny Brueggeman from the planning commission. Commissioner Rossbach moved the Planning Commission recommend the adoption of the Joint Resolution of Appreciation for Bunny Brueggeman. Commissioner Rossbach, on behalf of the Planning Commission, thanked Bunny and wished her well. Staff was directed to change the mayor's name from Gary Bastian to George Rossbach and to change Lorraine Fisher's title from Vice Chairman to Chairperson on the resolution. Planning Commission Minutes of 05-04-98 -5- Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion passed. Ayes--all B. Conditional Use Permit - Heavy Commercial Vehicle (Reitberger - 562 Ferndale Street) Ken Roberts, associate planner, presented the staff report. Commissioner Thompson commented that when he drove through the neighborhood he saw other commercial vehicles and wanted to know what was being done about them. Staff said in the last two weeks a sweep was done throughout the city and notices were sent out to property owners for code violations. The property owners have 30 days to correct the problem. Commissioner Frost asked what the code states regarding someone occasionally parking their tractor on their driveway. Staff said that the ordinance states they cannot do it unless they are approved by the city. Wayne Reitberger, the applicant, 562 Ferndale Street, commented that he felt the other vehicles in the neighborhood should be made to apply for a permit. Commissioner Frost moved to recommend that the city council approve the resolution for a conditional use permit for Wayne Reitberger to store and park one heavy commercial vehicle (semi-tractor truck) on his property at 562 Ferndale Street subject to the following conditions: 1. The owner or operator of the truck doing the following: a. Residing on the property. b. Parking the truck in an enclosed structure or on a hard surface driveway that meets the applicable zoning district requirements. c. Not parking the truck on the street. d. Not parking or storing any commercial trailers on the property or on the street. The owner or operator shall not let the vehicle's engine idle for more than thirty (30) minutes in any one (1) hour period. In no circumstances may the owner or operator idle the engine for more than two periods, lasting thirty (30) minutes each, in one twenty-four (24) hour period. There shall not be any engine idling that disturbs the neighbors between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. 3. The city council shall review this permit in one year. Commissioner Knoll seconded. Ayes--all The motion was passed. VII. VIII. Planning Commission Minutes of 05-04-98 -6- Gonyea Corporation Requests (Henry Lane): Conditional Use Permit for Mining, Code Variations, and Preliminary Plat. Staff said the applicant requested that this item be tabled indefinitely. Commissioner Knoll moved to table this item per the applicant's request and will be placed back on the agenda at such time as the applicant requests. Commissioner Frost seconded. The motion passed. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS There were no visitor presentations. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS A. B. C. Ayes--all April 27 Council Meeting: Mr. Thompson reported on this meeting. May 11 Council Meeting: Mr. Rossbach will attend this meeting. May 21 Council Meeting: Mrs. Fischer noted that she might not be able to attend this meeting. IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS None X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.