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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-08-2001 Minutes1 4419,111 Thursday, March 8, 2001 Call To Order Chair Hedlund called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Dwyer, Runk, Vogt, and Wasescha. Staff Present: City Planner Richards and Council Liaison McComber. Absent: Community Development Director Danielson Approval of Agenda Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. 5 -0. Approval of February 8, 2001 Minutes Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to approve the minutes with typographical correction to page 2 under New Business, paragraph two, changing the word "nothing" to noting. Carried 5 -0. Visitors None. Public Hearings A. R -1, Single Family Residential Zoning Distric To consider an ordinance amendment and/or adoption of a resolution expanding the R -1 zoning district to include Bed and Breakfasts as a conditional use. City Planner Richards informed the Commission that he had amended the language of the proposed ordinance amendment to reflect their February meeting recommendations. Chair Hedlund questioned the intent of the amending the zoning to include bed and breakfasts as a conditional use within the R -1 zoning, the maximum number of unit criteria, owner occupancy issues, historical significance and the matter of special events and possible limitations. Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public comment. Pam Patrick of 15365 58th St. N., was present and expressed her concern as to parking issues and the reasoning for establishing a room maximum of ten. She stated that she is concerned about what future use a structure of this size will have and how it will affect the residential are of her neighborhood. Chuck of 15330 58tH St. N. and owner /operator of the Cover Park Mano Bed and Breakfast stated that he sought ten rooms as he felt that would work the best for his business needs and that a fewer number of rooms would not work. He stated that he currently had 20 off - street parking spaces and that the number of spaces is to remain the same. Planning Commission Minutes March 8 2001 Page 2 of 4 With respect to special events, he indicated that he would anticipate a maximum of 35 people per event and would be willing to be limited to 52 events a year or 1 per week with special arrangements to be made for larger open house type events, whereas he would arrange for off site parking and transportation for the guests to the Inn. Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 5 -0. Discussion ensued as to room numbers, structure size, parking, primary owner /occupant criteria, nature of reasoning for zoning amendment, historic significance and original structure percentages required to meet the requirements of historical, future use of the dwelling in relation to the composition of the neighborhood, bed and breakfast policies of other communities, special events and limitations, and communication received from community with respect to Mr. Doughtery's plans for his Inn. Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to recommend the City Council approve the amendment as requested with changes to section 1 criteria g, h and k of the proposed ordinance. Carried 4 -1, Hedlund opposed. Chair Hedlund called a five - minute recess. B. P -I, Public Institutional Zoning Distric To consider an ordinance and /or adoption of a resolution establishing a P -I, Public Institutional zoning district and O, Open Space zoning district revisions. City Planner Richards informed the Commission that the matter was being returned from the City Council with respect to their concern of making sure that all entities affected had been contacted as to the proposed district and as to the impact of the proposed district upon special existing church facilities. Chair Hedlund opened the hearing for public comment. There being no public wishing to comment, Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha moved to close the public hearing. Carried 5 -0. Brief discussion ensued as to the non - conformity issues of the City's zoning ordinance for pre- existing uses and questions regarding open space zoning situations. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Runk, moved to recommend City Council adoption of the P -I, Public Institutional District zoning as presented by the City Planner. Carried 5 -0. Planning Commission Minutes March 8 2001 Page 3 of 4 New Business A. Organizational Meeting Chair Hedlund explained the process of the Commission conducting an annual meeting at which a new Chair and Vice Chair are elected for the term of one year and opened. the table for nominations. Commissioner Wasescha asked that she be removed from consideration due to her heavy work schedule and availability. It was noted that per the Bylaw's Commissioner Hedlund could not be nominated as Chair as he has served two terms. Commissioner Runk nominated John Dwyer. John Dwyer nominated George Vogt. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund, moved to close nominations. Carried 5 -0. Commissioners Dwyer and Vogt gave brief statements regarding their ability and willingness to serve as nominated. An individual vote was taken for Commissioner Vogt to serve as Chair and Commissioner Dwyer to serve as Vice Chair for the 2001 -2002 year. Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund, moved to accept the nominations as voted upon. Carried 5 -0. At this time, newly elected Chair Vogt begin presiding over the meeting. B. Planning Proiects /Public Hearings - 200 City Planner Richards explained that the enclosure regarding this item was for the Commissions information. Chair Hedlund asked if there were any comments. No comments were made and information acknowledged as being accepted. Old Business A. Goal Settinv - 2001: City Planner Richards stated that the City Council is requesting that a date be scheduled for a goal setting session and that such session would be a good time to work through the years goal setting. Commissioner Runk noted that a previous motion had been made by the Commission, requesting a joint meeting with the City Council and Parks Commission to discuss goal setting, CBD issues and items of mutual concern. Brief discussion ensued as to the nature of concerns needing to be discussed and budget information needed prior to being able to determine realistic goals for the year. The matter of comprehensive plan review was discussed as a possibility in relation to the CBD. Planning Commission Minutes March 8 2001 Page 4 of 4 Informational/ Upda A. Brown's Creek Watershed Plan: City Planner Richards notified the Commission that the City Council has requested that the City Engineer review the plan and provide them with comment. B. Tree Talk: Tree Selection, Planting, 8s Care Presentation: City Planner Richards stated that City Arborist Widin would be conducting a workshop at the City Hall, March 15th at 7:00 p.m. regarding tree care. He stated that the workshop is anticipated to very informative and encouraged anyone intersted in tree care to attend. City Planner Richards provided the Commission with an update of potential public hearings for their April, 2001 meeting. Chair Vogt asked for a motion, which was provided by Commissioner Wasescha and seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, acknowledging and thanking Commissioner Hedlund for his stewardship as Chair the past years. Carried 4 -0 -1, Hedlund abstained. Adjournment Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to adjourn at 8:59 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Respectfully submitted, C Julie A. Hultman Community Development Secretary Approved by the Planning Commission: April 12, 2001