HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-19 PC MinutesJuly 19, 2022
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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
7:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 19, 2022
City Hall, Council Chambers
1830 County Road B East
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, Vice Chairperson Present
John Eads, Commissioner Absent
Allan Ige, Commissioner Present
Sheryl Sukolsky, Commissioner Present
Lue Yang, Commissioner Arrived at 7:01
Staff Present: Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director
Elizabeth Hammond, Planner
Ellen Paulseth, Finance Director
Steve Love, Public Works Director
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Desai moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Dahm Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of May 17, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Dahm moved to approve the May 17, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Desai Ayes – Arbuckle, Dahm, Desai, Eads,
Ige, Yang
Abstain – Sukolsky
The motion passed.
E. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2027
Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director, introduced the Capital Improvement
Plan 2023-2027.
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Ellen Paulseth, Finance Director, and Steve Love, Public Works Director, presented the Capital
Improvement Plan 2023-2027 and answered questions from the Commission.
Chairperson Arbuckle opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers for this item.
Chairperson Arbuckle closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Sukolsky moved to approve the draft 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan.
Seconded by Commissioner Dahm Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The item is tentatively scheduled to go to Council for approval on December 12, 2022
2. Conditional Use Permit and Setback Variance Resolution, HAB Automotive, 47 Century
Avenue North
Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director, presented the Conditional Use
Permit and Setback Variance Resolution, HAB Automotive, 47 Century Avenue North and
answered questions from the Commission.
Jessed Jacobson, HAB Automotive, addressed the commission and answered questions from the
Commission.
Chairperson Arbuckle opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers for this item.
Chairperson Arbuckle closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Desai moved to approve a resolution for a conditional use permit and a setback
variance permitting an auto maintenance garage business to be located at 47 Century Avenue
North.
Seconded by Commissioner Ige Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The item is tentatively scheduled to go to Council for approval on August 08, 2022
3. Conditional Use Permit Resolution, NeuroRestorative, 822 McKnight Road
Elizabeth Hammond, Planner, presented the Conditional Use Permit Resolution,
NeuroRestorative, 822 McKnight Road and answered questions from the Commission.
Steve Miller, NeuroRestorative, addressed the commission and answered questions from the
Commission.
Sharon Berlin, NeuroRestorative, addressed the commission and answered questions from the
Commission.
Chairperson Arbuckle opened the public hearing.
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The following individuals addressed the commission in opposition of the project:
John Erickson, 2206 Matterhorn Lane, Saint Paul MN 55119
Jeff Thomsen 832 McKnight Road South, Maplewood MN 55119
Joann Waid 2315 Timber Trail East, Maplewood MN 55119
Donald Bateman 2239 Matterhorn Lane, Saint Paul MN 55119
Connie Thomsen 832 McKnight Road South, Maplewood MN 55119
Steve Miller and Sharon Berlin, NeuroRestorative, addressed the concerns of the residents and
provided additional information to the Commission
Chairperson Arbuckle closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Desai moved to approve a conditional use permit resolution for a residential group
home at 822 McKnight Road, subject to certain conditions of approval, and adding to the
conditions that: 1) there be no parking related to the site on McKnight Rd N and 2) the applicant
provide a parking plan to staff for approval prior to going to Council for approval.
Seconded by Commissioner Ige Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The item is tentatively scheduled to go to Council for approval on August 08, 2022
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Election of Officers (No Report)
Commissioner Sukolsky moved to elect Paul Arbuckle as Chairperson and Tushar Desai as Vice-
Chairperson of the Planning Commission.
Seconded by Commissioner Dahm Ayes – All
The motion passed.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
None
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Concept Plan Review, 3090 Southlawn Drive (No Report)
Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director, presented the Concept Plan Review,
3090 Southlawn Drive, and answered questions from the Commission.
Patrick Brama, Enclave Companies, addressed the Commission and answered questions.
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This item is for informational purposes only; no action is required.
J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
K. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Arbuckle adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m.