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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 01-16 PC MinutesJanuary 16, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 16, 2024 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 Desai B. ROLL CALL Tushar Desai, Chairperson Present Lue Yang, Vice Chairperson Present Paul Arbuckle, Commissioner Absent Frederick Dahm, Commissioner Present John Eads, Commissioner Present Allan Ige, Commissioner Present Tom Oszman, Commissioner Present Staff Present: Elizabeth Hammond, Planner C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Dahm moved to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Oszman Ayes – All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 21, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Commissioner Ige moved to approve the November 21, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Eads Ayes – All The motion passed. E. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Conditional Use Permit Amendment Resolution, Woodland Hills Church, 1740 Van Dyke Street Elizabeth Hammond, Planner, gave the presentation. Chairperson Desai opened the public hearing. Jodi Cremers of Woodland Hills Church and Brandon Overholt of Settled. Inc, addressed the commission and answered questions. The following individuals addressed the commission regarding the project: January 16, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 2 John Romanik, Resident,1950 Price Ave E, Maplewood Tim Haggerty, Resident, 1935 Kingston Ave E, Maplewood Marlene Lallier, Resident, 1908 Ripley Ave E, Maplewood Jodi Cremers of Woodland Hills Church and Brandon Overholt of Settled. Inc, spoke again to address the comments made by the public and questions of the commission. Chairperson Desai closed the public hearing. Commissioner Eads moved to approve a conditional use permit amendment resolution for parking lot and site improvements to be constructed at 1740 Van Dyke Street. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: Section 1. Background. 1.01 Jodi Cremers of Woodland Hills Church has requested approval of a conditional use permit amendment for parking lot and site improvements. 1.02 The property is located at 1740 Van Dyke Street North and is legally described as: PIN: 142922330001. Parcel I: That parcel of land lying in the County of Ramsey and State of Minnesota, described as follows, to wit: All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section Fourteen (14). Township Twenty-nine (29), Range Twenty-two (22), lying Southerly of the North St. Paul Road and lying Southwesterly of the following described line: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 14 of SW 1/4); thence West One Hundred Twenty (120) feet along the South line thereof to the place of beginning of the line herein to be described; thence along a line bearing North Forty-seven (47) degrees, Twenty-two (22) minutes West to the Southerly right-of-way line of the North St. Paul Road and there terminating. Also That part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (E ½ of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Twenty-nine (29), Range Twenty-two (22), lying Southeasterly of North St. Paul Road (so-called); except that part of the South Two Hundred Thirty-three (233) feet lying East of the West One Hundred Eighty-three (183) feet; and further excepting that part of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (E ½ of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), lying Northeasterly of the following described line: Commencing at a point on the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), One Hundred Ten (110) feet South of the Northeast corner thereof; thence running to a point on the North line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), One Hundred twenty (120) feet West of the Northeast corner thereof. Subject to public easements over the East Thirty-three (33) feet thereof for North Hazel Street; the West Thirty-three (33) feet thereof for Van Dyke Street, and the South Thirty-three (33) feet of the West One Hundred Eighty-three (183) feet thereof for Larpenteur Avenue; further subject to the rights of the County of Ramsey for January 16, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 3 highway over That part of the West 183 feet of the South 233 feet of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota (hereinafter to be referred to as Parcel X), enclosed within the area described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Parcel X; thence Northerly along the East line thereof, a distance of 62.42 feet; thence Northwesterly to a point 70.38 feet West of the East line and 65.37 feet North of the South line of Parcel X; thence West parallel to the South line of Parcel X, a distance of 40 feet; thence Northwesterly to a point 45 feet east of the West line and 74 feet North of the South line of Parcel X; thence Northwesterly to a point on the East right-of-way line of Van Dyke Street that is 102 feet North of the South line of said Parcel X; thence West parallel to the South line of Parcel X, a distance of 33 feet to its intersection with the West line of Parcel X, thence South along the West line, a distance of 102 feet, to the Southwest corner of Parcel X; thence East along the South line 183 feet to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom such right-of-way heretofore dedicated to the public or otherwise acquired for highways. all according to the United States Government Survey thereof. Parcel II: That parcel of land lying in the County of Ramsey and State of Minnesota, described as follows, to wit: The South Two Hundred Thirty-three (233) feet of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (E ½ of SW 1/4 of SW 14) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Twenty-nine (29), Range Iwenty-two (22). except the West One Hundred Eighty-three (183) feet thereof and further excepting the East One Hundred Eighty-three (133) feet thereof, subject to rights acquired by the County of Ramsey for highway purposes over the Southerly Thirty-three (33) feet thereof, according to the Government Survey thereof. Except the premises described as Parcel A in a certain Multi-Party Agreement dated April 24, 1969 (which Parcel A was conveyed to the County of Ramsey pursuant to said Multi- Party Agreement), recorded in Ramsey County Records, Book 2217, Page 345, as Document No. 1767687, said Parcel A being described therein as follows: That part of the South 233 feet of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota, except the West 183 feet thereof and also excepting the East 183 feet thereof lying South of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the East line of the above- described property 49 ½ feet North of the Southeast corner thereof, thence West on a line parallel to the South line of said Southwest Quarter to a point 83 feet East of the W est line of the above-described property; thence Northwesterly to a point on the west line of said property that is 62.42 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof and there terminating. Excepting therefrom such right-of-way heretofore dedicated to the public or otherwise acquired for highways. Ramsey County Abstract Property Section 2. Standards. 2.01 City Ordinance Section 44-1092 requires a Conditional Use Permit for Churches. 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. January 16, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 4 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 January 16, 2024, 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. 2. On February 12, 2024, the city council discussed this resolution. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve this resolution. 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 site plan approved by the city. Staff may approve minor changes. 2. 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. 3. The city council shall review this permit in one year. January 16, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 5 4. The temporary homeless shelter shall be limited to a period of two months each year. The number of residents sheltered shall not exceed 20 persons at a time as proposed. 5. Woodland Hills Church shall provide constant supervision when the temporary shelter is in operation. 6. Woodland Hills Church shall comply with all requirements of the Maplewood Building Official, Fire Marshal and Health Officer prior to beginning in the operation of the temporary shelter and food shelf. 7. Any changes in use or the operation of the temporary shelter or expansion of the church shall require review by the city council. 8. Any plans for changes to the building exterior, other than painting or repairs, shall be submitted to the community design review board, for review and approval. 9. The applicant shall notify city staff prior to operating the temporary shelter so the city can assure compliance with the allowed two months per year of the homeless shelter. 10. Building permits are required for any structures or buildings that may be built on this site. 11. All demonstration tiny homes must be located on a hard surface and cannot be stored on any greenspace within the property. 12. No construction materials may be stored outside. 13. All exterior activities related to the demonstration project of the tiny homes must adhere to the city’s noise ordinance requirements. Seconded by Commissioner Dahm Ayes – All The motion passed. This item will go to the city council on February 12, 2024 2. Conditional Use Permit Resolution, Mister Car Wash, 3050 White Bear Avenue North Elizabeth Hammond, Planner, gave the presentation. Chairperson Desai opened the public hearing. Chris Campbell, CWP West, LLC, addressed the commission and answered questions. There were no additional individuals who spoke the project. Chairperson Desai closed the public hearing. Commissioner Oszman moved to approve a resolution for a conditional use permit approving a car wash to be constructed at 3050 White Bear Avenue North, subject to conditions of approval. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: January 16, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 6 Section 1. Background. 1.01 Mister Car Wash has requested approval of a conditional use permit. 1.02 The property is located at 3050 White Bear Avenue North and is legally described as: The South 100.00 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northwest 1/4, Section 2, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota lying Easterly of White Bear Avenue, except the East 360.0 feet thereof, AND The South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northwest 1/4, Section 2, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying Northerly of Woodlyn Avenue and Easterly of White Bear Avenue, except the East 360.0 feet thereof, AND The West 181.87 feet of the East 360.0 feet of the South 100.0 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, Minnesota. AND The West 181.87 feet of the East 360.0 feet of the South 1 /2 of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Ramsey County, Minnesota lying Northerly of Woodlynn Avenue. PIN: 022922210025 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. 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. January 16, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 7 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 January 16, 2024, 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. 2. On February 26, 2024, the city council discussed this resolution. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve this resolution. 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: 1. All construction shall follow the approved plans. The planning staff 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. The applicant must meet all of the required conditions outlined in the design review resolution. 5. This resolution approves the parking as proposed onsite: (3) off-street parking stalls in the southeast corner of the property, (9) vacuum stalls on the east side of the building, and (25) stacking stalls. 6. If a parking shortage develops on-site, the city council will require additional parking spaces to be installed. 7. Water from the motor vehicle wash shall not drain onto a public street or access. Seconded by Commissioner Ige Ayes – All The motion passed. This item will go to the city council on February 26, 2024 F. NEW BUSINESS None G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None January 16, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 8 H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS None I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS None J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS K. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Dahm moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Oszman Ayes – All The motion passed.