HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-27 CC Meeting Minutes ExcerptPage Four - Minutes 03/27/95
Menards -_ Conditional Use Permit & Variances - Mayor O'Neal
opened the public hearing.at 8:37. Gary Colby and Tim Erkilla
were present representing Menards. Colby said that the proposed
store was the new prototype Menards store, with 160,000 square
feet total, of which approximately 40,000 square feet was cold
storage. Colby said he objected to several of the requirements
suggested in the City Planner's staff report, which were as
follows:
Increase width of planting strips on east & west sides: Colby
said he thought that a 10-foot strip was enough. City Planner
Richards recommended a 15-foot minimum, and 20 feet on the east
side of the property. Council was in consensus that Menard's
proposal was acceptable.
Limitations on public address system: Colby said he would not be
willing to replace a PA system with a pager system in the future
as proposed. He said that the PA system would be blocked by a
14-foot wall and be at least 100 feet from the nearest residence.
Council expressed great concern about potential noise problems.
Council was in consensus to limit the PA system's use to the
hours of 8:00 a.m.. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and
10:00 a.m.. to 8:00 p.m.. on Sunday, to reserve the right to turn
down the PA system if there were complaints, and if all else
failed to resolve problems to require the use of a pager system.
Operating hours: Colby said that he could not guarantee that
current operating hours would always remain the same and did not
want to be restricted to them in the future. City Attorney
Vierling said that he could always apply for a change in the CUP.
Council was in consensus to place no restrictions on the
operating hours while maintaining the restriction on loading
hours.
Color of store: Colby said the color of the store was a corporate
decision and could not be changed. Council was in consensus that
Menard's proposal was acceptable.
Signage restrictions: Colby objected to some of the proposed
restrictions on signage. He said that since the store is 800
feet from Highway 36, it must have a pylon sign close to Highway
36 in order to be visible. He also said that the product signs
on the outside wall of the building are part of the design of the
building. Bob Brackey, owner of the land in front of Menards,
said that his sale agreement with Menards allowed for them to
place a sign on his land. Council was in consensus to reduce the
amount of product signs from eight to six, to allow the "Menards"
and "Welcome" signs on the building, and to ask Menards to work
with staff in finding a different location for the pylon sign
that would be acceptable to all parties.
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Councilmember Swenson moved, Kern seconded, to approve Resolution
95-03-13, A Resolution granting a variance to allow Menards a
reduction in required parking spaces to 405 spaces based on the
City Planner's recommendation. Carried 5-0.
Councilmember Schaaf moved, Swenson seconded, to approve
Resolution 95-03-14, A Resolution granting a variance to allow
Menards a 14 foot fence based on the City Planner's
recommendation. Carried 5-0.
Councilmember Schaaf moved, Swenson seconded, to approve
Resolution 95-03-15, A Resolution granting a conditional use
permit to allow Menards open and outdoor storage, subject to
conditions in the City Planner's report of March 22, 1995.
Carried 4-1, Robert opposed.
Councilmember Kern moved, Schaaf seconded, to table consideration
of a variance for signage area, subject to further discussions
between Menards and staff. Carried 5-0.
New Business:
Request for Feasibility Study - Krueger Lane - Councilmember Kern
moved, Swenson seconded, to direct the City Engineer to prepare a
feasibility report at the applicant's expense. Carried 5-0,
Home Occupation Permit Request - Robin Gullickson Gullickson,
of 5535 Oakgreen, described her business as receiving phone calls
and doing people's grocery shopping for them. Councilmember Kern
moved, Swenson seconded, to set a public hearing for her request
for April 24, 1995 at 7:30 p.m.. Carried 5-0.
Home Occupation Permit Request - Robert Evanoff - Evanoff, of
6132 Paul Ave, described his business as receiving phone calls
for performing pool servicing and lawn care. Councilmember Kern
moved, Robert seconded, to set a public hearing for her request
for April 24, 1995 at 7:30 p.m.. Carried 5-0.
Home Occupation Permit Fees - Councilmember Robert moved, Schaaf
seconded, to set Home Occupation Permit fees at $25 plus the cost
of postage and publishing, with a $10 yearly renewal fee.
Carried 5-0.
Liquor License Revocation - St. Croix Bowl - Robertson said that
notice had been served on Fred Ross of St. Croix Bowl for
revocation of his liquor license due to an insurance lapse.
Robertson reported that Mr. Ross had voluntarily turned in his
liquor license and requested that it be canceled and that he
receive a pro-rata refund. Councilmember Schaaf moved, Kern
seconded, to cancel Fred Ross's liquor license and to grant him a
pro-rata refund. Carried 5-0.