HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-04 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Monda March 4, 2002
Call To Order: Vice Chair Dw called the meetin to order at 7,-,00 p.m. Present'...
Commissioners Li1je Powell, and Runk Communit Development Director
Danielson, Cit Attorne Olson, Cit Planner Richards, and Council Liaison McComber.
Absent: Chair Vo
A. oval of A Commissioner Runk, seconded b Commissioner Li1je moved
to approve the A as presented. Carried 4-0.
Dep tment
_ Liaison Repor ts None.
Public Hearin None.
New Business: None.
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1. Stillwater Area Hi g l1 chool - Stadium Impr To consider a re for
conditional use permit amendment and variance for accessor buildin structures for
stadium improvements at Stillwater Area Hi School at 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N.
Cit Planner Richards provided a review of the applicant's re and a summar of
the Februar 21, 2002 Plannin Commission meetin Additionall Richards provided
an overview of the Februar 27, 2002 Planner's report re the same, notin
conditions recommended for approval.
Council Liaison McComber asked for clarification re the ori conditional use
permit and parkin re underneath the ordinance. Cit Planner Richards
summarized the re of the Cit zonin ordinance as applicable.
Council Liaison McComber asked for clarification as to whether or not t down the
trash receptacles would be re Jeff Carpenter, representin IT'D #834, indicated
that the school district had no plans to tie down the receptacles at the time.
Commissioners' Dw Li1je and Runk expressed that the were not concerned
with the receptacles not bein tied down. McComber asked that review of this
re be addressed at the annual review of the conditional use permit.
Mr. Carpenter stated that a parkin and traffic mana plan and an emer
evacuation plan had been prepared for the Stillwater Area Hi School parkin and
stadium areas. Mr. Carpenter noted that Police Chief, Lind Swanson and SAHS
Principal, L Koski were able to meet to discuss the proposed plans.
Mr. Carpenter walked throu each of the plans with the commission and participated
in discussion, clarif lan and workin on lan revisions within the plans.
Items of discussion 'included, specific parkin issues, nei impact, traffic
routes, desire to not have Oak Ave. as a bus/shuttle route due to width of the
roadwa and the nei facilitation of lar events such as Drum Beaut
securit accountabilit parkin restrictions and the need for continual enforcement of
them, and dual events bein held in relation to attendees and parkin needs.
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March 4, 2002
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Continued discussion ensued as to the process to be followed for the request and
conditions as contained within. the City Planner's February 27, 2002 report. Color
samples for the bleachers and the press box were provided for the Commissioners to
view. The applicant is looking at going with red, black or silver for the bleachers and
something neutral such as a gray or off white for the press box. Commissioner Powell
stated that he did not favor red or black for the bleachers.
Commissioner Runk, seconded by Commissioner Lilj egren, moved to recommend that
the City Council approve CUP amendment to expand high school use, as conditional
within 0, open Space District, subject to amended conditions within February 27,
2002 Planner's report. Carried 3- 1, Powell opposed,
Commissioner Runk, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to recommend that the
City Council approve CUP to allow construction of light poles to a height of 90 feet and
for fixtures without a 90-- degree cutoff. Failed 2-2, Lilj egren and Powell opposed.
Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to recommend that
the City Council approve variance, allowing construction of bleachers to a height
greater than 15 feet. Carried 4--0.
Chair Dwyer expressed his desire to send the lighting issue to the City Council with a
recommendation from the Commission. Commission discussion commenced as to
lighting height, amount of light needed to adequately serve needs, design., and heights
of poles at similar facilities.
Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Lilj egren, moved to recommend that
the City Council approve CUP to allow construction of light poles to an adequate height
for fixture and intended use, not exceeding 90-feet and for fixtures without a 90-- degree
cutoff. Carried 3--1, Powell opposed.
Informational I U date :
Community Development Director Danielson noted that the next regular meeting of the
Planning Commission is 'Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Danielson provided an
update as to what public hearings are expected.
Adjournment Commissioner Runk, seconded by Dwyer, moved to adjourn. at 3:33 p.m.
Carried 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Hultman
Community Development
Approved by the Planning Commission: Approved April 11, 2002. 4-0