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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/2008 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Vice-Chairperson Tushar Desai Chairperson Lorraine Fischer Commissioner Harland Hess Commissioner Gary Pearson Commissioner Dale Trippler Commissioner Joe Walton Commissioner Jeremy Yarwood Commissioner Robert Martin Commissioner Joseph Boeser Staff Present: Absent Present Present Present Present Present Absent Present Absent Ken Roberts, Planner III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA CommissionerTrippler moved to approve the amended agenda adding under Staff Presentations -10. a. Rescheduling of February 5 meeting and 10. b. Special meeting on January 29. Commissioner Hess seconded Ayes - all The motion passed. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. January 2, 2008 Commissioner Trippler moved approval of the minutes of January 2, 2008 as submitted. Commissioner Martin seconded Ayes - Trippler, Walton, Martin Abstentions - Fischer, Hess, Pearson The motion passed. V. PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 p.m. Conditional Use Permit - Hydrologic (1261 Highway 61 East) Planner Ken Roberts presented the staff report for the request by Hydrologic to add a fenced-in outdoor storage area in the parking lot of the building at 1261 Highway 61. Commissioner Trippler said he observed that the trailers trucks when parked seem to go over the property line and he suggested that posts be installed to ensure that trucks cannot back into that area. Mr. Trippler also suggested that consideration be given to adding CUP conditional language requiring that projects must be completed within one year of their start date. Planning Commission Minutes of 01-15-08 -2- Commissioner Martin asked what constitutes "substantially started" for a CUP project. Staff responded that because of the diverse circumstances for each project, it is determined on a case-by- case basis. Commissioner Hess suggested that the 8-foot proposed height of the fenced-in storage facility be included in the conditional use permit recommendation. Mr. Hess agreed with Mr. Trippler's suggestion to require pipe protectors to keep trucks from backing into the new fenced-in area. Mr. Hess asked whether any changes would be required to the grading. Staff responded that no grading change has been proposed. Commissioner Walton asked whether stored materials could exceed the eight-foot fence height. Staff responded that the storage proposal does not exceed the eight-foot fence. Jeff latterel, representing Hydrologic, explained that the stored materials would not exceed the eight- foot fence height. Mr. latterel said there would be no changes to the grading or drainage. Mr. latterel said he does not object to a requirement of the protective posts, but he explained that there is a protective island in that area to stop the trucks and trailers from hitting the fence. There were no comments from the public during the public hearing. Commissioner Pearson moved to adopt the resolution approving a conditional use permit for Hydrologic to add a 25-foot by 40-foot by 8-foot-high fenced-in outdoor storage facility to the property at 1261 Highway 61. The city bases this approval on the findings required by the code. Approval of this CUP is subject to the following six conditions: 1. All construction and activities on the site shall follow the site and project plans as approved by the city. City staff may approve minor changes to these plans and the city council must approve major changes to the approved plans. 2. The fence design and the slats in the fence shall provide 100 percent screening of the materials inside the enclosure. 3. Any fence over six feet tall requires a building permit issued by the city. The city building official will require the submittal of a structural plan for the proposed fence approved by a registered engineer with the building permit materials. 4. Hydrologic shall store all of their materials and supplies in the fenced storage area or within the building. Stored materials shall not exceed the height of the fence. 5. The proposed outdoor storage area and site work 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. 6. The city council shall review this permit in one year. Commissioner Trippler seconded The motion passed. Ayes - all VI. NEW BUSINESS None Planning Commission Minutes of 01-15-08 -3- VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None VIII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None IX. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS a. January 14 Council meeting: Commissioner Martin reported on this meeting. b. January 28 Council meeting: Commissioner Walton will attend. c. February 11 Council meeting: Commissioner Pearson will attend. X. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Reschedule February 5 meeting The February 5 meeting was rescheduled to Monday, February 4 because of the caucuses. b. Special meeting on January 29 - Comprehensive Plan Update A special meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, January 29 to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.