HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-2005 MinutesCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 8, 2005
Call To Order
Chair Runk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Caspers and
Wasescha. Commissioner Liljegren arrived at 7:01 p.m. City Planner Richards, City
Administrator Jolnason and Commission Liaison McComber. Absent: Commissioner Dwyer.
Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Caspers, moved to approve the Agenda, as
presented. Carried 3 -0.
Approve Minutes of November 10, 2005:
Chair Runk, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to approve the Minutes as presented.
Carried 3 -0.
Department /Commission Liaison Reports /Other Reports:
A. Commission Liaison
B. St. Croix Crossing Update
Commission Liaison McComber reported that the Stakeholders Group is expected to met
in March of 2006, that the final Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Draft is expected at
the end of February 2006, and that the Visual Quality Manual is expected to be related the
week of December 12, 2005.
C. Other
Commission Liaison McComber reported that members of the City Council and City staff
attended the Annual League of Minnesota Cities Conference in Rochester, MN the past
weekend and that at the conference she was elected to the League of Mimlesota Cities
Board of Directors.
Visitors /Public Comment: None.
Public Hearings:
A. Valley Sr. Services Alliance ( Boutwell's Landing) To consider a request for a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP), allowing placement of an existing historic school
structure upon vacant land East of Nolan Lane, at the South side of Norwich Parkway,
known as the historic village addition to McKean Square within the Boutwell's .Landing
campus. (2)
City Planner Richards reviewed the November 30, 2005 Planning Report as to the request,
provided an issue analysis and recommendation for the same.
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Chair Runk opened the public hearing for comment at 7:06 p.m.
There being no visitors to the public hearing, Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by
Commissioner Liljegren, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4 -0.
Discussion commenced among the Commission with responses from applicant, Ken Hooge, as
requested. Items of discussion included the conditional use permit being made part of the
general planned unit development approvals, the current location and condition of the school
house structure and the conditions of the planning report.
Commissioner Liljegren, seconded by Commissioner Caspers, moved to recommend City
Council approval of the request, subject to the conditions of the November 30, 2005 Planning
Report. Carried 4 -0.
B. St. Croix Cleaners To consider a request from David Nemec, operating as St. Croix
Cleaners for a Plamied Unit Development (PUD) Amendment /Concept and General Plan,
allowing construction of a 9,078 Sq. Ft., single- story, multi- tenant addition immediately
to the East of 5871 Neal Ave. N. and located within the Oak Park Ponds retail
development. (3)
City Planner Richards reviewed the December 1, 2005 Planning Report as to the request,
provided an issue analysis and recommendation for the same, including conditions for approval
should the Planning Commission elect to forward an approval recommendation to the City
Council.
City Administrator Jolmson addressed the planning report condition regarding SAC and briefly
explained the SAC function and practice of allocating credits resulting from use changes.
Chair Runk opened the public hearing for comment at 7:25 p.m.
There being no visitors to the public hearing, Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by
Commissioner Liljegren, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4 -0.
Discussion commenced among the Commission with responses from applicant, David Nemec, as
requested. Items of discussion included the building design, building site lines in relation to
pedestrian safety, route of vehicular travel behind the existing building and the proposed
addition; access to rear building from addition spaces, hours of operation, landscaping and SAC.
Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Caspers, moved to recommend City
Council approval of the request, subject to the amended conditions of the December 1, 2005
Planning Report. Carried 4 -0.
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New Business: None.
Old Business: None.
Informational:
A. Next Meeting January 12, 2006 7:00 p.m. — Regular Meeting
B. Council Representative December - Commissioner Dwyer
January - Vice Chair Liljegren
Adjournment Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Caspers, moved to adjourn
At 7:39 p.m. Carried 4 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Juli)A. Hultman
Planning & Code Enforcement Officer
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