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Home My WebLink About2020-11-12 PC Packet Meeting is also available on Comcast Ch. 16 and streaming vod.maplewoodmn.gov AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday,November 17,2020 7:00 PM Held Remotely Via Conference Call Dial 1-888-788-0099 or 1-312-626-6799 When Prompted Enter Meeting ID: 937 0028 5572# No Participant ID, Enter # When Prompted A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Agenda D. Approval of Minutes 1. October 20, 2020 E. Public Hearing 1. 7:00 p.m. or later: Hosanna Karen Baptist Church, 1818 Gervais Court East a. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Resolution b. Conditional Use Permit Resolution F. New Business 1. New Member Introduction (No Report) G. Unfinished Business H. Visitor Presentations I. Commission Presentations J. Staff Presentations K. Adjournment WELCOME TO THIS MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION This outline has been prepared to help you understand the public meeting process. The review of an item usually takes the following form: 1.The chairperson of the meeting will announce the item to be reviewed and ask for the staff report on the subject. 2.Staff presents their report on the matter. 3.The Commission will then ask City staff questions about the proposal. 4.The chairperson will then ask the audience if there is anyone present who wishes to comment on the proposal. 5.This is the time for the public to make comments or ask questions about the proposal. Please step up to the podium and speak clearly. Give your name and address first and then your comments. 6.After everyone in the audience wishing to speak has given his or her comments, the chairperson will close the public discussion portion of the meeting. 7.The Commission will then discuss the proposal. No further public comments are allowed. 8.The Commission will then make itsrecommendation or decision. 9.All decisions by the Planning Commission are recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes the final decision. “Welcome to the meeting of the Maplewood Planning Commission. It is our desire to keep all discussions civil as we work through difficult issues tonight. If you are here for a Public Hearing or to address the Planning Commission, please familiarize yourself with the Policies and Procedures and Rules of Civility, which are located near the entrance. At the podium please state your name and address clearly for the record.” Revised:02/18 D1 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020 7:00 P.M. (THIS MEETING WAS HELD REMOTELY VIA CONFERENCE CALL) A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commission was held and called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Arbuckle. B. ROLL CALL Paul Arbuckle, Chairperson Present Frederick Dahm, Commissioner Present Tushar Desai, Commissioner Present John Eads, Commissioner Present Allan Ige, Commissioner Present at 7:13 p.m. Sheryl Sukolsky, Commissioner Absent Lue Yang, Commissioner Present Staff Present: Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Desai moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Dahm. Ayes – All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Desai moved to approve the September 15, 2020, PC minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Dahm. Ayes – All The motion passed. E. PUBLIC HEARING 1. 7:00 p.m. or later: Conditional Use Permit and Home Occupation License Resolution, Home-Based Lawn Care Business with Storage of Commercial Vehicles, 821 Bartelmy Lane North a. Conditional Use Permit Resolution b. Home Occupation License Resolution Chairperson Arbuckle opened the public hearing. Ted Miller-827 Bartelmy, Scott Evenson-815 Bartelmy, Chris Hirdler and Jeremy Hirdler, the applicants spoke. October 20, 2020 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes PC Packet Page Number1 of 16 D1 Chairperson Arbuckle closed the public hearing. Commissioner Desai moved to approve a resolution for a Conditional Use Permit and a Home Occupation License for a Home-Based Lawn Care Business with Storage of Commercial Vehicles at 821 Bartelmy Lane North and the requestor needs to comply with all the conditions that the City of Maplewood has put into play. Seconded by Commissioner Ige. Ayes – Arbuckle Nays – Dahm, Desai, Eads, Ige, Yang The motion did not pass. This item will go to the city council on November 9, 2020. 2. 7:00 p.m. or later: Conditional Use Permit and Setback Variance Resolution, Maplewood Toyota Vehicle Storage Lot, 2999 Highway 61 a. Conditional Use Permit Resolution. b. Setback Variance Resolution Chairperson Arbuckle opened the public hearing. Steve McDaniels, the applicant spoke. Chairperson Arbuckle closed the public hearing. Commissioner Dahm moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit and Setback Variance Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Ige. Ayes – All The motion passed. This item will go to the city council on November 9, 2020. F.NEW BUSINESS 1. Proposed North End Zoning District Jeff Miller, HKgi, led a discussion regarding the proposed North End Zoning District Ordinance. G.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. H.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. I. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS None. October 20, 2020 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes PC Packet Page Number2 of 16 D1 J. STAFF PRESENTATIONS None. K.ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Arbuckle adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m. October 20, 2020 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes PC Packet Page Number3 of 16 This page intentionally left blank. PC Packet Page Number4 of 16 E1 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date November 17, 2020 REPORT TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager REPORT FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director PRESENTER:Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: Hosanna Karen Baptist Church, 1818 Gervais Court East a. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Resolution (Requires 4 Council Votes) b. Conditional Use Permit Resolution Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: Lah Htoo, of Hosanna Karen Baptist Church, is proposing to purchase the building at 1818 Gervais Court and convert the existing building into a church. Earlier this year this property, and the site to the east, were approved by the city to redevelop into a senior housing building, but this project is no longer moving forward. To move forward with this current project, the applicant needs city council approval of the following applications: comprehensive plan amendment and a conditional use permit. Recommended Action: a. Motion to approve a resolution for a comprehensive plan amendment reguiding 1818 Gervais Court East from High Density Residential to Institutional. Approval of this resolution requires four council votes. b. Motion to approve a resolution for a conditional use permit for a church to be located at 1818 Gervais Court East. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0. Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: N/A Strategic Plan Relevance: Financial Sustainability Integrated Communication Targeted Redevelopment Operational Effectiveness Community Inclusiveness Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt. PC Packet Page Number5 of 16 E1 The city deemed the applicant’s application complete on November 9, 2020. The initial 60-day review deadline for a decision is January 8, 2021. As stated in Minnesota State Statute 15.99, the city is allowed to take an additional 60 days if necessary to complete the review. Background: Lah Htoo, of Hosanna Karen Baptist Church, is proposing to purchase the building at 1818 Gervais Court East and convert the existing building into a church. Hosanna Karen Baptist Church is a newer congregation, splitting from another church, and seeking a permanent home. The church consists of 450 members. Earlier this year this property, and the site to the east, were approved by the city to redevelop into a senior housing building, but this project is no longer moving forward. The church is not proposing any changes to the site or building at this time. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Because of the senior housing project that was approved earlier this year, the property at 1818 Gervais Court East is currently guided by the 2040 Comprehensive Plan as High Density Residential. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan has guided churches in Maplewood as Institutional. The applicant is seeking to reguide the property at 1818 Gervais Court to Institutional. Conditional Use Permit Site Conditions Before any certificates of occupancy are issued by the city the following items will need to be addressed: The applicant must repair any areas of the parking lot that are currently in disrepair. All parking spaces must be clearly striped. All trash and recycling receptacles must be screened and may require building an enclosure. Meet all building occupancy requirements. Parking The church is proposing a gathering space to accommodate up to 450 people. For a church, city ordinance requires one parking space per every four seats – meaning 113 spaces are required. The site currently has approximately 110 marked parking spaces, but the site has plenty of room to add additional marked parking spaces. The applicant should be required to submit to staff a seating chart for the main gathering space showing how 450 seats will be accommodated and a site plan showing the location of all required parking spaces. PC Packet Page Number6 of 16 E1 Department Comments Engineering Jon Jarosch, assistant city engineer, reviewed this project and had no comments Environmental Shann Finwall, environmental planner, review this project and recommended the applicant be required to comply with the city’s tree preservation ordinance in regards to any potential future tree removal or landscaping improvements. Building A full building and fire code review will be required before any occupancy will be granted for this building to be used as a church. Commission Review November 17, 2020: The planning commission will hold a public hearing and review this project. Citizen Comments Staff surveyed the 14 surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the proposed site for their opinion about this proposal. Staff received two responses as shown below. 1. We thoroughly would encourage you to proceed with granting the conditional use permit for the Hosanna Karen Church. We believe that they will be good neighbors and also will be a great addition to the Maplewood community at large. In my opinion, the benefits of having them in this location will be good for Maplewood. (Mike Smith, Lead Pastor, Redeeming Love Church, 2425 White Bear Ave North) 2. I am responding to your request for comments on the Hosanna Karen Baptist Church's conditional use permit. I think it would be a great location for it and support it. (Joe Gilbert, 1832 Gervais Court East) Reference Information Site Description Site Size: 2.77 acres Existing Land Use: Saints North entertainment center Surrounding Land Uses North: Senior housing facility East: Office building South: Highway 36 West: Self-storage facility PC Packet Page Number7 of 16 E1 Planning Existing Land Use: High Density Residential Existing Zoning: Light Manufacturing (M-1) and Limited Business Commercial (LBC) Attachments: 1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Resolution 2. Conditional Use Permit Resolution 3. Overview Map 4. 2040 Future Land Use Map 5. Zoning Map 6. Applicant’s Narrative PC Packet Page Number8 of 16 E1, Attachment 1 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT RESOLUTION Resolution approving the comprehensive plan amendment reguiding the property at 1818 Gervais Court East from High Density Residential to Institutional. Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: Section 1. Background. 1.01 Lah Htoo, of Hosanna Karen Baptist Church, has requested approval of a comprehensive plan amendment. 1.02 The property is located at 1818 Gervais Court East and is legally described as: PIN: 112922320013 – The East 226.325 feet of the West 531.425 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 29, Range 22, lying Northerly of State Trunk Highway No. 36, except the Northerly 33 fee of the Easterly 100.775 feet. Section 2. Criteria. 2.01 The 2040 Comprehensive Plan states the document may require amending due to a property owner request to change land use designation to allow a proposed development or redevelopment. 2.02 The 2040 Comprehensive Plan amendment process follows the same City identified public hearing process as the major update process used to develop the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Amendments are required to submit and gain approval from the Metropolitan Council. Section 3. Findings 3.01 The requested amendment would meet the goals and policies outlined in the 2040 Comprehensive Guide Plan. Section 4. City Review Process 4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this amendment request. 1. On November 17, 2020, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press 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 comprehensive plan amendment. 2. On December 14, 2020, the city council discussed the comprehensive plan amendment. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. PC Packet Page Number9 of 16 E1, Attachment 1 Section 5. City Council 5.01 The above described comprehensive plan amendment is ________ based on the findings outlined in section 3 of this resolution. Approval is subject to, and only effective upon, the following conditions: 1. Review and approval of the Metropolitan Council as provided by state statute. 2. The development must further comply with all conditions outlined in City Council Resolution No. _______ for a conditional use permit _________ by the Maplewood City Council on December 14, 2020. ___________ by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, on December 14, 2020. PC Packet Page Number10 of 16 E1, Attachment 2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: Section 1. Background. 1.01 Lah Htoo, of Hosanna Karen Baptist Church, has requested approval of a conditional use permit for a church. 1.02 The property is located at 1818 Gervais Court East and is legally described as: PIN: 112922320013 – The East 226.325 feet of the West 531.425 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 29, Range 22, lying Northerly of State Trunk Highway No. 36, except the Northerly 33 fee of the Easterly 100.775 feet. Section 2. Standards. 2.01 City Ordinance Section 44-1092(3) requires a Conditional Use Permit for a Church. 2.02 General Conditional Use Permit Standards. City Ordinance Section 44-1097(a) states that the City Council must base approval of a Conditional Use Permit on the following nine standards for approval. 1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conformity with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances. 2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area. 3. The use would not depreciate property values. 4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 5. The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street. 6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks. 7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services. 8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site’s natural and scenic features into the development design. 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. PC Packet Page Number11 of 16 E1, Attachment 2 Section 3. Findings. 3.01 The proposal meets the specific conditional use permit standards. Section 4. City Review Process 4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this conditional use permit request. 1. On November 17, 2020, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press 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 ________ this resolution. 2. On December 14, 2020, the city council discussed this resolution. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. Section 5. City Council 5.01 The city council hereby _______ the resolution. Approval is based on the findings outlined in section 3 of this resolution. Approval is subject to the following conditions: (additions are underlined and deletions are crossed out): 1. Applicant shall submit a seating chart and a parking plan to city staff. 2. No exterior site or building exterior changes, except signage, shall take place unless approved by the city. Signs shall follow the city’s sign ordinance. Signs shall not be installed unless the applicant first obtains sign permits. 3. Any and all trash receptacles shall be contained within an enclosed structure. Design of a new structure shall be subject to the city’s design review process. 4. The proposed use 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. The city council shall review this permit in one year. 5. All of the applicant’s parking shall be confined to the site and not allowed on city streets or neighboring properties. 6. The applicant shall submit a parking restriping plan and maintenance plan for staff approval. 7. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the building official, fire chief and city engineer. __________ by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, on December 14, 2020. PC Packet Page Number12 of 16 E1, Attachment 3 1818 Gervias Court , 2020 City of Maplewood Legend ! I 0350 Feet Source: City of Maplewood, Ramsey County PC Packet Page Number13 of 16 E1, Attachment 4 1818 Gervias Court , 2020 City of Maplewood Legend ! I Future Land Use - 2040 Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial Public/Institutional Employment 0350 Feet Source: City of Maplewood, Ramsey County PC Packet Page Number14 of 16 E1, Attachment 5 1818 Gervias Court , 2020 City of Maplewood Legend ! I Zoning Single Dwelling (r1) Multiple Dwelling (r3) Planned Unit Development (pud) Light Manufacturing (m1) Limited Business Commercial (lbc) Business Commercial (bc) P 0350 Feet Source: City of Maplewood, Ramsey County PC Packet Page Number15 of 16 E1, Attachment 6 PC Packet Page Number16 of 16