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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 04-18 PC MinutesApril 18, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 18, 2023 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 7:33 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 Tom Oszman, Commissioner Present Lue Yang, Commissioner Present Staff Present: Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director Elizabeth Hammond, Planner C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Yang moved to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Dahm Ayes – All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 21, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Commissioner Desai moved to approve the February 21, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Dahm Ayes – All The motion passed. E. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Conditional Use Permit Resolution, Multiple Residential Dwelling, 2627 Stillwater Road East Elizabeth Hammond, Planner, presented the Conditional Use Permit Resolution, Multiple Residential Dwelling, 2627 Stillwater Road East, and answered questions from the commission. Cecilia Chang, Property Owner, addressed the commission and answered questions. Chairperson Arbuckle opened the public hearing. April 18, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 2 The following individuals addressed the commission regarding the project: James Weingartz, 1091 Ferndale St N Chairperson Arbuckle closed the public hearing. Commissioner Desai moved to approve a conditional use permit resolution for a multiple residential dwelling located at 2627 Stillwater Road, subject to certain conditions of approval. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: Section 1. Background. 1.01 Cecilia Chang, Property Owner, has requested a Conditional Use Permit for a multiple- dwelling building on the property. 1.02 The property is located at 2627 Stillwater Road East and is legally described as: Lots 26 and 27, Block 5, Midvale Acres No. 2, except that part of Lot 26, Block 5, Midvale Acres No. 2, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeasterly corner of said Lot 26, thence Northwesterly 297.7 feet more or less along the Northeasterly line of Lot 26 to the Northeasterly corner of Lot 26, thence Southwesterly along the Northwesterly line of Lot 26 for the 27.95 feet more or less to the Northwesterly corner of Lot 26, thence South along the West line of Lot 26 for 114.00 feet, thence Northeasterly parallel to the Northwesterly line of Lot 26 for 59.06 feet, thence Southeasterly 200.85 feet more or less to the Southeasterly line of lot 26 at a point that is 53.67 feet Southwesterly from the point of beginning, thence Northeasterly along said Southeasterly line for 53.67 feet to the point of beginning. PID 252922140001 1.03 City Ordinance Sec. 44-512 allows for multiple residential dwellings in the property’s zoning district through a conditional use permit approved by the city council. Section 2. Standards. 2.01 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. April 18, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 3 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. 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 April 18, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. 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 approve this resolution. 2. On May 8, 2023, 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. The conditional use permit resolution approves a residential multiple-dwelling building on the property. Approval is based on the findings outlined in section 3 of this resolution. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The property can have up to ten (10) multiple residential dwelling units. Any proposed increase in residential habitable space will require review by the city and an amendment to the conditional use permit. 2. The applicant will ensure the property meets the requirements of the building official and fire marshal. 3. The applicant must hire a Minnesota-licensed architect to inspect and evaluate the entire building, verify that the construction meets the minimum requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code, and make recommendations where the construction is substandard. A licensed contractor must apply for a building permit for the change of use and any necessary construction alterations. 4. The applicant must obtain a SAC determination letter from the Metropolitan Council. The applicant will pay any unpaid fees as required by the determination letter. 5. The city must review any exterior improvements to the site. April 18, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 4 6. The applicant shall provide a trash enclosure plan for the dumpster on the property. The enclosure must achieve the screening requirements as outlined in the city code. This plan may be reviewed and approved by staff. 7. The applicant must comply with the city’s rental housing licensing program requirements. 8. Code requires two parking stalls for each multiple residential dwelling unit, with one of those being an enclosed stall. The property does not have enclosed parking stalls for the dwelling units. This resolution approves a waiver to the requirement for enclosed parking stalls. 9. The applicant shall submit a parking plan illustrating the number and location of parking stalls provided on the site. The applicant must request a parking waiver if the parking plan does not provide the required stalls. There shall be two stalls provided for each dwelling unit. In addition, commercial uses are required to have parking provided as outlined in Section 44 – 17, based on the type of commercial use. For a commercial office building use, one space is required for every 200 square feet or portion thereof of floor area. 10. The city council shall review this permit in one year. Seconded by Commissioner Ige Ayes – All The motion passed. This item will go to the city council on May 8, 2023. 2. Conditional Use Permit Resolution, Multifamily Residential Project, 1310 Frost Avenue East Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director, presented the Conditional Use Permit Resolution, Multifamily Residential Project, 1310 Frost Avenue East, and answered questions from the commission. Justin Fincher, JB Vang Partners, Inc, addressed the commission and answered questions. Chairperson Arbuckle opened the public hearing. The following individuals addressed the commission regarding the project: Donna Borchert, Borchert’s Meat Market, 1344 Frost Ave Dave Borchert, Borchert’s Meat Market, 1344 Frost Ave Chairperson Arbuckle closed the public hearing. Commissioner Ige moved to approve a resolution for a conditional use permit approving a four- story, 65-unit multifamily apartment project to be constructed at 1310 Frost Avenue East. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: Section 1. Background. April 18, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 5 1.03 Ashley Bisner, of JB Vang, has requested approval of a conditional use permit to permit a four-story multifamily building. 1.04 The property is located at 1310 Frost Avenue East and is legally described as: PIN: 152922320076. Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, except the South 7 feet of said Lot 7, Block 3, Gladstone, according to the recorded plat thereof, together with the vacated Ridge Street adjacent, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Abstract Property Section 2. Standards. 2.01 City Ordinance Section 44-359 requires a Conditional Use Permit for multiple dwelling buildings that exceed a height of 35 feet. 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. 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 April 18, 2023, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press and sent notices to the surrounding April 18, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 6 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 approve this resolution. 2. On May 8, 2023, 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. All construction shall follow the approved plans, date-stamped March 31, 2023. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the permit shall become null and void. 3. The city council shall review this permit in one year. 4. A parking waiver of 27 parking spaces is approved. If a parking shortage develops, the city council may require additional parking spaces to be constructed. Seconded by Commissioner Desai Ayes – All The motion passed. This item will go to the city council on May 8, 2023 F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Zoning Code – Sign Code Regulations Discussion Rita Trapp, HKGi, presented the Zoning Code – Sign Code Regulations Discussion and answered questions from the commission. G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS None I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS None J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS K. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Arbuckle adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.