HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-14-2000 MinutesCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
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Call To Order Chair Hedlund called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Dahlquist, Dwyer and Wasescha. Staff Present: Community
Development Director Danielson and City Planner Richards.
Approval of Agenda Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha,
moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 4 -0.
Approval of October 12 2000 Minutes Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by
Commissioner Wasescha, moved to approve the Minutes, with typographical
corrections to Public Hearing A. (1) wording to read "four (4) inches wide and to Old
Business: B. Boutwell's Landing Lighting Plan sixth paragraph, first line, to read
"Additional discussion was had as to the lens st yle of the fixtures." Carried 4 -0.
Visitors None.
Public Hearings:
A. MnDOT TH 36 -Sub -Area es within
the City of Oak Park Heights.
Doug Fisher of Washington County Transportation and Physical Development, Otto
Schmidt of MnDOT and Brent Rusco of S.E.H. were presented and provided an
overview of the study and its analysis and addressed questions related to the same.
They distributed a packet of information and explained the reasoning for the study,
some of its history and the reason for its expansion since its beginning. They hope to
have the study completed within the next couple of months and produce a working
document of their findings.
They noted that Highway 36 is considered to be a medium priority project and
discussed such issues related to the inter - regional corridor, such as time projections
for traffic volume increase, project changes, property access along the corridor, and
long range planning designed to meet the increasing travel demands on Hwy. 36.
Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public comment at 7:42 p.m.
Jack Doerr 14520 Upper 56th St. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082, stated that he has
heard the same comments for the past eleven year regarding the roadways and that it
seems that the same studies were being repeated.
Chuck Dougherty 15330 58th St. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 inquired as to the
interchange at Beach Rd. Mr. Fisher informed him that the overpass would remain but
the highway access would be removed. He questioned why things seem to be repeated
and nothing seems to be resolved. He stated that he would like to see something
concrete.
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Tim Bochman 14151 60 11, St. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 inquired as to the
timing for the proposed improvements near property owned by him.
David Beaudet 6400 Lookout Trail, N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 commented that
he felt the work on the bridge and the highway should occur at the same time and that
the should not be dealt with as separate issues. He also suggested that a diversion of
pass - through traffic should be looked at.
Donna Gray 14812 58 St. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 suggested looking at
Highway 96 to the North for diverting traffic.
Commissioner Dahlquist noted the large acquisition of land that would be needed by
MnDOT to proceed with the changes and questioned MnDOT as to what point they
could formally begin.
Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dahlquist, moved to close the
public hearing at 8:02 p.m. Carried 4 -0.
B. Jacob Holdings Subdivision Request for raperty located at Neal Ave., N. an
known as Lot 2, Block 2 Jacob Addition
City Planner Richards provided a summary of the applicant's request and reviewed his
report, noting issues as they related to the proposed project's compliance with the
City's zoning ordinance.
Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public comment at 8:03 p.m.
There being no public comment, Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner
Dahlquist, moved to close the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. Carried 4 -0.
Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to recommend
that the City Council approve the applicant's request subject to the following
conditions:
1). The applicant shall shift the side lot line of Lot 2 to the south at the street right -
of -way to allow Lot 1 to have at least 250 feet of frontage on Neal Ave., N.
2). The applicant should plat Outlot A as part of Lot 2.
3). The drainage and utility easement of Jacobs Addition be vacated and replaced
with the easement indicated on the preliminary plat.
4). All access points and utilities shall be subject to the review and approval of the
City Engineer.
Carried 4 -0.
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C. William A. Costa Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review Request for
property located south of 5990 Neal Ave N .:
City Planner Richards provided a summary of the applicant's request and reviewed his
report, noting issues as they related to the proposed project's compliance with the
City's zoning ordinance.
Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public comment at 8:20 p.m.
The applicant was present and addressed questions from the Commission as to noise
levels, ear protection for employees, anticipated number of employees and percentage
of glass to be used in building design.
David Beaudet 6400 Lookout Trail, N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082, inquired as to
plat requirements and issues related to parking spaces, acoustics and decibels of noise
level. The architect for the applicant addressed the question regarding acoustics.
Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to close the
public hearing at 8:58 p.m. Carried 4 -0.
Commission discussion ensued as to various elements of the proposed projects
building design, landscaping, and signage.
Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to table
discussion of this matter until the regular January, 2001 Planning Commission
meeting to allow information to be gathered on issues of concern.
Carried 4 -0.
Chair Hedlund called for a five- minute break
D. Chuck Dougherty District Zoning Amendment Request for establishment of a R-
. 11 B& B, Single family Residential/ Bed and Breakfast District Zone located in
the area of 15330 59th St. N.
City Planner Richards provided a summary of the applicant's request and reviewed his
report, noting issues as they related to the proposed project's compliance with the
City's zoning ordinance.
Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public comment at 9:20 p.m.
The applicant was present and explained the reasoning for his request and made
himself available to answer questions regarding the same.
Linda Moszer 5827 Peller Ave. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 expressed that she
found Mr. Dougherty to be a good neighbor and that she didn't want to harm his
business, but she was also concerned about how a sale of the business in the future
would affect the neighborhood. She indicated that the neighborhood worked very hard
to obtain R -1 zoning in the neighborhood and would prefer to retain the composition of
the neighborhood as it presently is.
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Commission discussion ensued as to potential uses of the property, future land issues
for the area as a whole, surrounding property ownership and uses and the substantial
risks involved for the neighborhood and the desire to received additional feedback from
them.
Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Dahlquist, moved to continue the
public hearing to January 11, 2001 at 7:00 p.m., with notices to be re- mailed so as to
allow for increased public feedback. Carried 4 -0.
E. Wal -Mart Conditional Use Permit Request for property outside storatze and
landscape alteration at 5815 Norell Ave. N.
City Planner Richards provided a summary of the applicant's request and reviewed his
report, noting issues as they related to the proposed project's compliance with the
City's zoning ordinance.
Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public comment at 9:47 p.m.
Greg Frank of McCombs, Frank, Roos and Associates was present on behalf of the
applicant to address questions and expressed his concern about the condition
requiring the combining of Lots 3 and 4 outlined in the City Planner's Report. He
indicated that they would agree to the condition in order to receive CUP approval, but
may look to replat at some later date to change the lot line configuration.
Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to close the public
hearing at 10:02 p.m. Carried 4 -0.
Commission discussion ensued as to issues such as the existing parking lots lights not
meeting the full cut off requirements as specified by the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Additional concerns were addressed regarding screening and landscaping.
Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to recommend
that the City Council approve the applicant's request subject to the following
conditions:
1). The applicant shall enhance the landscape plan by planting a continuous band
of evergreen trees on top of the berm with deciduous trees planted slightly west
of the evergreen trees. The landscape plan shall be subject to review and
approval of the City Arborist.
2). The City Arborist shall review the existing landscaping on the southerly berm
and determine if adequate planting materials are present to provide screening
for the residential units in the Boutwell's Landing project. The City Arborist
shall approve any additional landscape plan required to adequately screen the
outdoor sales and storage area.
3). The plans as they relate to existing easements or utilities are subject to City
Engineer review and approval.
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4). The applicant shall combine Lots 3 and 4. Block 1, Wal -Mart Addition so that
the outdoor sales and screening occur on the same property.
5. All lighting within the outdoor sales and storage area shall be reconfigured to be
compliant with section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to
outdoor lighting. The applicant may consider, but is not required, to configure
all lighting within the Wal -Mart site to comply with section 401.15.B.7 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
6). Material being stored must be related to the regular business of Wal -Mart.
Carried 4 -0.
Ne Business
A. Commission Member Recruitinea:
Community Development Director Danielson updated the Commission on current
vacancies and upcoming vacancies on the Parks and Planning Commissions. She
informed them of the steps having been taken to recruit new members to both of these
commissions and, encouraged the Commissioners to mention the opportunity to
anyone they knew who might be interested.
B. Commission Representation Schedule Update
Commission representation at the City Council Meetings was established for January,
February and March. Specifically, January Stn - Commissioner Dahlquist, January
23rd - Commissioner Wasescha, February - Commissioner Hedlund, and March -
Commissioner Dwyer.
Old Business: None.
Informational Update None.
Adjournment Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to
adjourn at 10:19 p.m. Carried 4 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie A. Hultman
Community Development Secretary
Approved by the Planning Commission: February 8, 2001