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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-2004 MinutesCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS r. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, July 15, 2004 Call To Order Chair Dwyer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Vice Chair Runk, Commissioners Liljegren and Wasescha. City Planner Richards and Commission Liaison McComber. Absent: Commissioner Oswald and City Administrator Johnson. Approval of Agenda: Vice Chair Runk, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 4 -0. Introduction of New Commissioner — Warren Wasescha Chair Dwyer welcomed Commissioner Wasescha. Approve Minutes: Chair Dwyer, seconded by Vice Chair Runk, moved to approve the Minutes of June 10, 2004 as amended. Carried 4 -0. Department /Commission Liaison Reports /Other Reports: A. Commission Liaison B. St. Croix Crossing Update Commission Liaison McComber reported that there is a Stakeholders meeting scheduled for July 27, 2004 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Stillwater City Hall. C. Other: Visitors /Public Comment There were no visitors to the meeting other than those present for items upon the published Agenda. Public Hearings A. Bahr Construction LLC To consider a request for a conditional use permit allowing a house to be relocated from 14990 60 11, St. N. to 15431 58 St. N. City Planner Richards reviewed the July 8, 2004 planning report regarding the request, discussed environmental waste concerns for the site, provided an issue analysis, and recommended conditions for approval, should the Commission wish to recommend approval of the request. Chair Dwyer opened the public hearing for corm - nent. Rodney Bahr introduced himself as the applicant and clarified what was needed 117 the way of environmental or contamination issue verification. City Planner Richards encouraged Mr. Bahr to contact the Department of Natural Resources as to any groundwater or similar type issues they may have. Mr. Bahr discussed the phasing of the move project and noted his intention to construct a similar structure or move in a comparable home to the second lot at the site. Liz Weaver — 15430 58t St. N. expressed her concern about environmental hazards existing at the property and stated that she feels soil testing should be required. Planning Commission Minutes July 15, 2004 Page 2 of 4 Pam Patrick — 15365 58th St. N. expressed her concern as to drainage and water run off, pointing out that there are no storm sewers in place iii the area. Commissioner Liljegren, seconded by Vice Chair Runk, shoved to close the public hearing. Carried 4 -0. Discussion ensued as to soil testing and possible areas of contamination at the site. Carole freeman of 5835 Peller Ave. N. stated that in the past 16 years of living in the neighborhood, she has observed oil having been dumped on the ground. She expressed concern for children who may play in the yard at the site. Craig freeman, from the audience, mentioned a barrel encased in concrete. Corrunission discussion continued as to the conditions and adequacy of their language to ensure coverage of the contamination concern. Chair Dwyer, seconded by Vice Chair Runk, moved to recommend City Council approval subject to the July 8, 2004 Planning Report conditions as amended: Upon relocation, the building shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Uniform Building Code, subject to approval of the City's Building Inspector. 2. A performance security is provided to the City as specified in Section 401.08 of the Zoning Ordinance. The relocated structure is ready for occupancy within eight months from the date of location on the site. 4. A site plan showing landscape iimprovements approved by the City Arbonst. 5. Approval of a grading and drainage plan by the City Engineer. 6. Revised building plans showing garage door access as matching submitted site plans. 7. Any required State environmental permitting for the site shall be obtained by the applicant and written copies provided to the City within ten days of receipt. Applicant shall secure a licensed environmental specialist, subject to the approval of the City Engineer, to be on site at all times during the excavation phase of the construction and shall monitor the excavation activities to ensure that there are no findings of inappropriate buried materials and /or tanks. Should any inappropriate materials be found while the excavation is taking place, all work shall cease and the City shall be immediately notified. Upon completion of the excavation activities, the specialist will provide written comments to the City that no inappropriate, inconsistent or hazardous materials were found. Carried 4 -0. Planning Commission Minutes July 15, 2004 Page 3 of 4 B. Xcel Energy — A.S. King Plant MERP) Rehabilitation To consider requests for a conditional use permit for placement of pollution control devices, to allow fill for flood barriers and Variance to height and setback requirements. City Planner Richards reviewed the July 9, 2004 planning report as to the requests in relation to the rehabilitation project at the A.S. King Plant. Richards provided an issue analysis and recommended conditions for approval, should the Commission wish to recommend approval of the request. Chair Dwyer opened the public hearing for comment. Darrell Knutson introduced himself as a project manager for Xcel Energy -A.S. King Plant and stated that he and a number of experts for the project were in attendance and available for any questions the Commission may have. There being no visitors to the public hearing, Vice Chair Runk, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4 -0. Discussion ensued as to approvals and processes, approximate tithing anticipated for delineation of equipment that will possibly be considered taxable or tax exempt. Mr. Ron Elsner, Xcel Energy Project Coordinator, discussed anticipated longevity of the equipment upgrade and noted that upon completion of the rehabilitation project he is unaware of any major remodeling projects planned for the site beyond general maintenance. It was pointed out that the facility, with its rehabilitation, will be considered state of the art and is expected to be the cleanest plant Xcel Energy will have at the time. Chair Dwyer, seconded by Vice Chair Runk, moved to recommend City Council approval, subject to the July 9, 2004 Planning Report conditions: Xcel shall work with Andersen Corporation, MnDOT, and the City as the work progresses to analyze any traffic concerns for Hwy. 95. 2. Xcel shall construct at least 300 parking stalls to accommodate construction personnel for the project. 3. All lighting at the construction site and temporary parking lots shall be in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. 4. The tree removal and replacement shall be subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. No additional landscaping is requited for the project. 5. The City will not require conformance with the Design Guidelines for the project. 6. The plans for the project must be submitted to and are subject to the approval of the Corps of Engineers, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Department of Natural Resources and others as they may apply. Planning Commission Minutes July 15, 2004 Page 4 of 4 Xcel anticipates that the boiler and turbine will not be considered exempt for tax purposes under MN Statutes 272.02 or as amended. Any other conditions of the City staff, Planning Commission, and City Council. Carried 4 -0. New Business A. Corblick —15471 5P St. N.: Property Subdivision (Combining of Lots1 City Planner Richards informed the Commission that the request did not require Planning Commission action and that the information was for their reference. Old Business A. Re- establish Council Representation Schedule Commission discussion was had as to the schedule and completion of the same. Commissioner Wasescha will act as Council Representative in August and December of 2004. Informational A. Next Meeting August 12, 2004 7:00 p.m. — Regular Meeting B. Council Representative July — Vice Chair Runk August — Commissioner Wasescha Vice Chair Runk inquired about the Commission Contact List noting email addresses. He recalls having received one before and asked that the updated list include email addresses for the Commissioners. Commission Liaison McComber stated that she would refer the matter to Julie Hultman for update. Adjournment Vice Chair Runk, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to adjourn at 7:59 p.m. Carried 4 -0. Respectfully submitted, I e A. Hultman Community Development Approved by the Planning Commission: 8- 12 -04.