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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-2000 MinutesCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Call To Order Chair Hedlund called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present: Commissioners Dahlquist, Dwyer and Wasescha. Absent: Commissioner Beck. Staff Present: Community Development Director Danielson and City Planner Richards. Approval of A eg nda Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to approve the Agenda with the additions of Boutwell's Landing Update under Old Business and Valley View Park Wetland Bridge Ribbon Cutting under Information Update. Carried 4 -0. Approval of August 10 2000 Minutes Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Carried 4 -0. Visitors None Public Hearings A. Port of Sunnyside- Conditional Use Permit Request /Planned Unit Development Commissioner Dahlquist excused himself from discussion, citing conflict of interest. City Planner Richards provided a summary of the applicant's request and an overview of his report regarding the same and also reviewed overheads of the proposed project. Chair Hedlund invited discussion from the audience. Frank Matschina introduced himself as the President of Board of Sunnyside Club. He noted that he was in agreement with the Planner's Report and noted that the construction will enhance the area significantly as the quality of the materials and design is improved, as well as better designed for the environment. He provided the Commission with photos of the area prior to the storm in 1998 to allow them an opportunity to view what the final layout will look like. The project engineer addressed the Commission as to the structural nature of the project and projected the useful life of them based on their design. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 3 -0 -1, Dahlquist abstained. Commission discussion ensued as to covered slips, useful life of the piers, stand pipes, material and related. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to recommend council approval contingent upon the following conditions: 1). The CUP /PUD approvals are granted upon the five -year timeline for project completion. No additional amendments are required unless the site plan or timeline is substantially revised. Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 2000 Page 2 of 4 2). The applicant will work with the Fire Chief on locations for fire protection stand pipes on all of the new piers and docks. 3). The applicant will secure and remain in compliance with all necessary City, State and Federal permits. 4). All excavation and shoreland stabilization as part of this project shall be completed as per the DNR permit and specifications for construction. 5). The applicant must submit all plans and specifications for the fueling dock to the City Building Official for his review. Carried 3 -0 -1, Dahlquist abstained. B. Terry and Christine Mandt 14210 Upper 54th St N - Variance Request for a 5- foot, Side -yard Variance for Porch Addition City Planner Richards provided an over view of his report on the matter, noting that the request being made is for a 4 -foot side -yard setback for the construction of a 3- season porch. Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public comment. Terry Anderson, 14220 Upper 54tH St. N. indicated that he was a neighbor, to the east of the applicant and that he was opposed to the variance being requested due to his concern of building in the area all becoming too congested. Bob Maietta of Panelcraft of MN, Inc. and the applicants were present. Mr. Maietta informed the Commission that he was assisting the applicant in his effort to construct a 3- season porch to their home and noted that other alternative had been explored and that the proposed design best configures with the interior of the house. He added that he believed the addition would add value to the home and enhance the value of surrounding homes. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dahlquist moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4 -0. Discussion ensued as to variance granting criteria and issues of hardship and found the applicant to have reasonable use of their property. No special circumstances or conditions to justify a hardship were able to be determined. Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to recommend that the City Council deny the request for setback variance. Carried 4 -0. Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 2000 Page 3 of 4 C. Continued: P -I, Public/ Institutional District Establishment: City Planner Richards provided an overview of his report, noting changes made as a result of the 'information compiled from previous meetings and further noted how other sections of the ordinance would be affected by establishment of the district. He also distributed land use maps and discussed the design of them with the Commission. Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public comment. As there were no visitors to the public hearing, Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4-0. Commission discussion ensued as to various issues and clarification of the proposed ordinance. Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha moved to recommend approval of the draft ordinance as presented by the City Planner. Carried 4 -0. New Business: A. Ordinance Re�mlatin�4 the Placement of Public Utilities: Community Development Director Danielson provided an overview of the matter, discussing relevant issues and considerations such as developable property and requirements for new development to install underground utilities as well as the proceeding necessary to implement such a change. Commission discussion ensued as to clarification of subdivision 3 as it relates to right - of -way and easement as well as overhead power lines, percentages of replacement, and other related issues. Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to recommend that the City Council approve the ordinance and that the City Council move forward with the ordinance through the public hearing process. Carried 4 -0. Old Business: A. Boutwell's Landing Ubdate: City Planner Richards and Community Development Director Danielson reviewed revised lighting and signage plans with the Commission. Discussion ensued as to size and scale of light canopy, pedestrian scale lighting, color options and the parks name suggestion as well as other related issues. It was the consensus of the Commission to recommend City Council approval of (1) signage and encouraged a more distinctive name for the park and city logo placement on the design and (2) 14 -foot pole design for lighting and encouraged the luminaries design with lens not extending below the fixture. Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 2000 Page 4 of 4 Informational/ Update A. Party -in- the -Park Thank-you Community Development Director Danielson extended a big thank you to everyone who was able to participate in the event which was held at Brekke Park on Sunday, August 13th She noted that the event had a great turn out and proved to be a great opportunity to spend time with the community. B. Valley View Park Wetland Bridge Ribbon Cutting Community Development Director Danielson reminded the Commission that there would be a ribbon cutting at the west end of the Valley View Wetland Bridge to commemorate its construction and connection to the trail system. She noted that all who would like to attend are invited to do so at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2000. The event will take place rain or shine and refreshments will be served. Adjournment Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Carried 4 -0. Respectfully submitted, Julie A. Hultman Community Development Secretary Approved by the Planning Commission: October 12, 2000