HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-13 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday,September 13,2018—Oak Park Heights City Hall
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:
Chair Freeman called the meeting to order @ 6:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Kremer,
VanDyke and White;City Administrator Johnson,City Planner Richards,and City
Councilmember Dougherty. Absent:Commissioner Giovinazzo.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Kremer,seconded by Commissioner VanDyke moved to approved the
Agenda as presented. Carried.4-0.
III. Approval of August 16,2018 Meeting Minutes:
Chair Freeman noted amended Minutes at Commissioner seats. Commissioner White,
seconded by Commissioner VanDyke,moved to approve the amended Minutes as presented.
Carried 4-0.
IV. Department/Commission Liaison/Other Reports:
Councilmember Dougherty noted the Palmer Station project is moving along and that the
Holiday Express project is working with the watershed district.
V. Visitors/Public Comment: None.
VI. Public Hearings:
A. Continued: Russell Patrick—5737 Peller Ave.N.: Consider requests for a
conditional use permit for rear yard coverage for proposed garage addition.
City Planner Richards reviewed the September 6,2018 Planning Report regarding the
request for a conditional use permit to allow a 12'x 28'expansion of an existing,
detached garage to exceed 25%of the rear yard area. Richards provided an issue
analysis and discussed the same.
Commission discussion ensued as to the ground coverage already existing,with the
existing concrete pad,where the expansion will be placed,the location not further
encroaching property lines any greater than already occurring at the property,the
property line locating and marking,and the type of agreement in place with Xcel for the
property access being a verbal understanding.
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Chair Freeman opened the public hearing at 6:11 p.m. and invited public comment. The
applicant had nothing to add. Chair Freeman asked if the Commission had any
additional comment. Brief discussion was had as to the conditions within the planning
report and the property use. The applicant had no issue with them.
Commissioner Kremer, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke, moved to close the
public hearing at 6:15 p.m. Carried 4-0.
Commissioner VanDyke, seconded by Commissioner Kremer, moved to recommend
City Council approval of the request; subject to the conditions recommended in the
September 6, 2018 Planning Memorandum, specifically that:
1. Any exterior mechanical equipment associated with the garage shall be
screened.
2. The exterior of the proposed garage shall be finished with siding to match the
current house and garage.
3. The applicant shall apply for and receive a building permit for the structure.
4. The garage shall be placed at the same distance from the north property line as
the existing garage or maintain at least a five-foot setback.
Carried 4—0.
B. Stillwater Area High School— Lacrosse Equipment Storage Building: Consider a
request for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow a 900 square foot
Lacrosse team equipment storage building, to be located near the stadium field, at
Stillwater Area High School, locate at 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N.
City Planner Richards reviewed the September 6, 2018 Planning Report regarding the
request for a conditional use permit to allow a 900 s.f. storage building at the Stillwater
Area High School for the storage of the lacrosse team equipment. Richards provided
and issue analysis and discussed the same. Brief discussion ensued.
Chair Freeman opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. and invited public comment.
Todd Ahrens introduced himself as the President of Stillwater Boys Lacrosse and
discussed where the storage structure would be located and how it would be utilized
for both the boys and girls lacrosse teams.
There being no other visitors, Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner
VanDyke, moved to close the public hearing at 6:21 p.m. Carried 4-0.
Chair Freeman stated that he visited the site to view the proposed location, noting
that the residential neighbors to the south are well screened by the wooded area.
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Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke, moved to recommend
City Council approval of the request; subject to the conditions recommended in the
September 6, 2018 Planning Memorandum, specifically that:
1 . Any signage proposed for the site shall be in compliance with Section
401 .15.G of the Zoning Ordinance and will require a sign permit.
2. Any additional lighting proposed for the equipment storage building shall be
in compliance with Section 401 .15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. Grading and drainage for the site shall be subject to review and approval of
the City Engineer.
Carried 4 - 0.
VII. New Business: None.
VIII. Old Business: None.
IX. Informational:
City Planner Richards informed the Commission that no applications have been received for
the December meeting.
A. Upcoming Meetings:
• Tuesday, September 25, 2018 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall
• Tuesday, October 9, 2018 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall
• Thursday, October 11, 2018 Planning Commission 6:00 p.m./City Hall
• Tuesday, October 23, 2018 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall
B. Council Representative
• Tuesday, September 25, 2018 — Commissioner Kremer
• Tuesday, October 23, 2018 — Commissioner VanDyke
X. Adjourn.
Commissioner Kremer, seconded by Commissioner White, moved to adjourn at 6:24
p.m. Carried 4 — 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie uman
Plan i g & Code Enforcement
Approved by the Planning Commission: 11.08.18 / 4-0