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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-05 PC Minutes MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2010 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Commissioner Joseph Boeser Vice-Chairperson Tushar Desai Chairperson Lorraine Fischer Commissioner Harland Hess Commissioner Robert Martin Commissioner Gary Pearson Commissioner Dale Trippler Commissioner Joe Walton Commissioner Jeremy Yarwood City Staff Present: Absent Present Present Absent Present Present Present Present (arrived at 7:02) Present Tom Ekstrand. Citv Planner III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Pearson moved to approve the agenda as amended, adding items 10. (b.) Discussion of Upcoming January 19 Meeting and (c) Planning Commission Vacancies. Commissioner Trippler seconded The motion passed. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. November 17, 2009 Ayes - all Commissioner Trippler moved approval of the amended minutes of November 17, 2009, removing Planner Martin's name as present under Roll Call. Commissioner Pearson seconded The motion passed. b. December 1, 2009 Ayes - Fisher, Desai, Martin, Trippler, Walton Abstentions - Pearson, Yarwood Commissioner Pearson moved approval of the minutes of December 1, 2009 as submitted. Commissioner Trippler seconded. The motion passed. Ayes - all Planning Commission Minutes of 01-05-1 0 -2- V. PUBLIC HEARING a. Home Occupation Request for Hair Salon-Joan Vellieux, 2316 Hoyt Avenue Planner Michael Martin presented the staff report regarding a request from Joan Vellieux for a home occupation license to start and operate a hair salon in her home at 2316 Hoyt Avenue. Commissioner Trippler suggested that a CO detector be required for all home occupation businesses. Joan Vellieux, 2316 Hoyt Avenue, the applicant for this home occupation license addressed the commission. It was noted that the construction for the hair salon would include combination smoke and CO detector heads throughout the area and also, that there are two extra parking stalls off-street next to the driveway for customers' use. The applicant said they are in agreement with the conditions of the staff recommendation. The public hearing was opened to the public. There were no comments from the public. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Yarwood moved to recommend approval of the home occupation license for Joan Vellieux of 2316 Hoyt Avenue to have a hair salon in her home. This approval shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. Meeting all conditions of the city's home occupation ordinance. This includes that the area of the home occupation is limited in size to 20 percent of the floor area of the house. 2. Customer hours for this home occupation are limited from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 3. There shall be no more than 25 customers visiting the home per week. 4. All customers or visitors to the business shall park on the driveway. 5. Provide a five-pound ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher in the room Commissioner Pearson seconded The motion passed. Ayes - all VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. 2003 Comprehensive Plan Update-Final Review by Planning Commission Prior to Adoption Planner Martin presented the staff report explaining that at the Metropolitan Council's December 9,2009 meeting, the council voted to authorize Maplewood to officially adopt the draft plan. Planner Martin said there is no action required by the commission tonight. Planner Martin said the plan is being brought before the commission for a final review of the changes and to answer any questions. Planner Martin reviewed the changes with the commission. b. Conditional Use Permit/Planned Unit Development Ordinance Amendment Planning Commission Minutes of 01-05-1 0 -3- Planner Tom Ekstrand presented the staff report and reviewed the revisions to the conditional use permit/planned unit development ordinance. Planner Ekstrand explained that the ordinance is being resubmitted to the commission for review and approval. The commission discussed the revisions and made minor changes. Planner Ekstrand said the changes would be made and the ordinance would be brought back for review at the commission's next meeting. VIII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None IX. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS a. City Council Meeting of December 14, 2009: Planner Ekstrand reported on this meeting. b. City Council Meeting of January 11, 2010: No items are scheduled which would require planning commission representation. X. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Annual Review of Planning Commission Rules of Procedure Planner Ekstrand presented the staff report and reviewed with the commission minor changes to the planning commission's rules of procedure. Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the planning commission's rules of procedure with the recommended changes concerning the replacement of the chair and vice chair in the event they leave their post. Commissioner Martin seconded The motion passed. Ayes - all b. Discussion of Upcoming January 19 Meeting Planner Ekstrand discussed a possible meeting time conflict on January 19 with the environmental and natural resource commission meeting. The planning commission decided to meet at the usual starting time of 7 p.m. on January 19. c. Planning Commission Vacancies Planner Ekstrand reported that Commissioners Walton and Hess are not seeking reappointment to the planning commission and noted that applicant interviews will be forthcoming by the council. XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.