HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-11 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Held Via Video Conference
Per MN Statute 13D.021
Call to Order:
Chair Freeman called the meeting to order @ 6:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Husby, Van Denburgh, VanDyke and White; City Administrator
Johnson, City Planner Richards, and City Councilmember Liaison Representative Liljegren.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Van Denburgh,moved to approve the
Agenda as presented. Carried 5-0.
III. Approval of February 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke, moved to approve the Minutes
as presented. Carried 5-0.
IV. Department/ Commission Liaison/Other Reports: None.
V. Visitors/Public Comment: None.
VI. Public Hearings:
A. Roy E. Crist C.U.P: Review and consider Conditional Use Permit Requests for a rear
yard setback reduction of 8-feet and to construct a 1,395 s.f. garage at 6188 Beach Rd.
N.
City Planner Richards reviewed the March 4, 2021 Planning Memorandum to the
requests to allow a reduced rear yard setback and garage size square footage increase
for construction of a new garage and addition to the existing home. Richards provided
an issue analysis and discussed the same, noting that staff recommended approval,
subject to the conditions reviewed.
Discussion was had as to the requirement of exterior materials for the new addition and
garage to be compatible with those upon the house and as to issues related to property
lines and setbacks to the lot.
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Chair Freeman opened the public hearing at 6: 15 p.m. and invited public comment.
There being none, Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner
Van Denburgh, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 5-0.
Brief discussion commenced. City Planner Richards will comment on existing property
line encroachment at west side of existing home in the resolution. Commissioner Van
Denburgh noted that the turnaround area space at the driveway was a smart move with
the busy road.
Commissioner Van Denburgh, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke,moved to
recommend City Council approval of the request, subject to the conditions of the March
4, 2021 Planning Memorandum, specifically, that:
1. Any exterior mechanical equipment associated with the garage addition shall be
screened.
2. The exterior of the proposed garage addition shall be finished with siding to
match the current house.
3. The Applicant shall apply for and receive a building permit for the structure.
4. The concrete pad proposed outside of the mud room door shall be required to be
five-feet from the property line.
5. The Applicant shall provide a plan for any removal of trees.
6. Any other conditions of the Planning Commission, City Council and City Staff.
Carried 5- 0.
B. Palmer Station P.U.D. Amendment: Review and consider a Planned Unit Development
Amendment request to allow a reduction to the front yard setback from 30-feet to 25-
feet at Lot 10, Palmer Station, located at 5613 Oak Cove, N.
City Planner Richards reviewed the March 4, 2021 Planning Report to the request,
providing a brief history of similar requests within the development and noting that the
change would allow a greater separation from the wetland buffer at the rear yard and
that the City Engineer has reviewed the proposal. Richards provided an issue analysis
and discussed the same, noting that staff recommended approval.
Discussion ensued. It was noted that four houses that have had their front yard setback
altered and that they blend well with the other homes in the neighborhood.
Olivia Gavic—Creative Homes, applicant to the request, discussed the setback changes
made to date within the development, noting that in this request, there was some
confusion as to the setback requirements at the wetland buffer area.
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Chair Freeman opened the public hearing at 6:24 p.m. and invited public comment.
There being none, Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner
Van Dyke, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 5-0.
Commissioner Van Denburgh, seconded by Commissioner White, moved to
recommend City Council approval of the request subject to the conditions of the March
4, 2021 Planning Report, specifically, that:
1. The final grading and drainage for the lot shall be subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer.
2. Any other conditions of the Planning Commission, City Council and City Staff.
Carried 5- 0.
VII. New Business: None.
VIII. Old Business: None.
IX. Informational:
A. Upcoming Meetings: Meeting list packet enclosure noted.
B. Council Representative:
• Tuesday, March 23, 2021 —Commissioner White
• Tuesday, April 27, 2021 —Commissioner Freeman
The Council Representative schedule was reviewed.
X. Adjourn: Commissioner VanDyke, seconded by Commissioner White, moved
to adjourn at 6:29 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Juli ultman
Planning& Code Enforcement
Approved by the Planning Commission: April 8,2021 —4-0