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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-11-2001 MinutesCITY O OAK PARK PLANNING COMMISSION Thursday, January 11, 20 01 Call To Order Chair Hedlund called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Dahlquist, Dwyer and Wasescha. Staff Present: City Planner Richards, Community Development Secretary Hultman, and Council Liaison McComber. Absent: Community Development Director Danielson Approval of Agenda Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to approve the Agenda with the addition of Cable Casting as item B. under Old Business. Carried 4 -0. Approval of December 14 2000 Minutes Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to carry this item to the meeting of February 8, 2001 to allow time for review. Carried 4 -0. Visitors: None. Public Hearines: A. Tabled: William A. Costa Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review Request for property located south of 5990 Neal Ave. N.: City Planner Richards reviewed his report regarding the request, noting that the applicant had submitted revised plans addressing a number of the concerns voiced by the Commission at its December 1.4, 2000 meeting. Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public comment at 7:09 p.m. William A. Costa, the applicant, introduced himself and addressed the issues contained within the City Planner's report. He highlighted the changes made to the proposed plans to address the concerns voiced by the Commission at their December 14, 2000 meeting. Mr. Costa also distributed sound study information requested for the hurricane touch -free dryer he proposes to used in his business and reviewed the same with the Commission. Commission discussion ensued as to building design elements, the blend of the building design elements with landscaping, noise study issues, whether or not testing had been completed with the doors open or closed, and decibel level measurements, with the doors open, to various locations from the proposed site. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dahlquist, moved to close the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Carried 4 -0. Planning Commission Minutes January 11, 2001 Page 2 of 4 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 City council approves the preliminary and final plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Jacobs 2nd Addition. 2). The applicant revise the site plan to indicate sixteen (16) off - street parking stalls. 3). The final landscape plan is subject to review and approval by the City Arborist. 4). All exterior lighting shall be hooded to direct light toward the ground and away from adjacent right -of -way at not greater than a 90 degree angle. 5). The applicant shall provide raised elevations subject to City staff approval that incorporate the detailing found in building elevation Option 3, enhanced corner detailing, and a consistent parapet height and design on all sides of the building. 6). The applicant shall submit grading and drainage plans that incorporate all drainage systems and parking areas with curb and gutter. All grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. Carried 4 -0. B. Continued: Chuck Dougherty District Zoning Amendment Request for establishment of a R -1 /B8s 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 regarding lot area analysis of both the Village and Upper Oak Park Heights areas as well as bed and breakfast criteria used by a neighboring community. Richards advised the Commission that keeping in line with the 120 -day review requirement, a recommendation must be made on the applicant's request for the Council to act upon by the end of February. Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public comment at 7:45 p.m. The applicant was present and addressed the information presented to the Commission in the City Planner's report and made himself available for questions. In response to Council Liaison McComber's question of design, Mr. Dougherty replied that any addition would match that of the homes present design. Linda Moszer 5827 Peller Ave. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 reiterated her continued concern of maintaining the R -1 zoning of the neighborhood and the prospect of the home /business being sold at a future date and how it would affect the neighborhood. Planning Commission Minutes January 11, 2001 Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to close the public hearing at 8:48 p.m. Carried 4 -0. Commission discussion ensued as to issues such as potential transferability of a conditional use permit for the B& B, alternatives available to meet current owners needs and protect the neighborhood as well, zoning versus conditional use permit issues and the desire for increased public input on the matter. Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to recommend that the City Council deny the request for establishment of an R -I/ B&B, Single Family Residential /Bed and Breakfast Zone as requested by the applicant. Carried 4 -0. Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to schedule a public hearing for the purpose of public comment related to allowing bed and breakfasts as conditional uses in the R -1, Single Family Residential District. Carried 4 -0. The Commission further directed staff to notify, by mail, all residents east of Osgood of the public hearing and to draft proposed ordinance language for consideration. New Business: A. Commission Applicants: Richards noted the vacancies for the Parks and Planning Commissions and that six applications had been received for Commission appointment. He further informed the Commission that the City Council had directed the Commission to interview the applicants and make a recommendation to them for appointment. He suggested that the Parks and Planning Commissions jointly conduct interviews to recommend appointments to both commissions. The date of January 17, 2001 was selected by the Commission to conduct the joint interview session. City staff was directed to contact the Parks Commission to see if the date was workable for a majority of them and if so, to contact the applicants and schedule interviews. B. 2001 Goal Settine-: Richards noted that it was that the City Council had begun establishing their goals for the year and suggested that the Commission consider their goals for the year as well. Brief discussion was had as to 2000 goals. The Commission has requested a list, if one has been created, of the Council's 2001 goals. Planning Commission Minutes January 11, 2001 Page 4 of 4 Old Business: A. Public /Insti tutional Zoning District: Richards discussed the previously proposed zoning district and summarized discussion that had been conducted to date on the subject. He suggested that the Commission consider moving forward with the matter of establishing such a district. It was the consensus of the Commission that a public hearing should be held to continue discussion of the matter in February or March to allow for preparation and public hearing notification. B. Cable Casting: Commissioner Wasescha expressed that she did not feel that the cable casting of the Commission meeting has shown any increase in public attendance or following and moved to discontinue cable casting of the Planning Commission meeting. Motion died for lack of a second. Discussion was had as to potential cable cast audiences and benefits as well as possible means for better communication of the cable casting and playback times. Informational/ Upd ate: Richards introduced Council -elect Mary McComber as the appointed Council Liaison to the Planning Commission for 2001. The Commission welcomed Mary. Chair Hedlund expressed personal thanks to outgoing Vice Chair Dahlquist and informed him that he will be missed and that his contributions to the Commission and generally had been very valuable. Adjournment Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to adjourn at 8:41 p.m. Carried 4 -0. Respectfully submitted, Julie A. Hultman Community Development Secretary Approved by the Planning Commission: February 8, 2001.