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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 01 1990 Planning Commission minutesr I / HER /TALE i` v� 1891 I� COMMUNITY 1991 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M. REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MERrING 7:35 P.M. HERFM .; VARIANCE * 7:45 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE AME914E4'P 8:00 P.M. HEARING VARIANCE - COWINUED 8:15 P.M. HEARING VARIANCE * Indicates a Public Hearing 9,r1/1.W I .v RAVE AURINGER JOE. PIEPIG All times stated on the Planning Commission Agenda, with the exception of Public Hearings, are approximate and may start a few minutes later than scheduled. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Poor Lake, Minnesota 55372 1 Ph. (612) 447 -4230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 1, 1990 9xl�fi� N' The November 1, 1990 Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Arnold at 7:30 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Loftus, Arnold, Kedrowski, Roseth, Assistant City Planner Deb Garross, Associate Planner Steve Hess, and Secretary Rita Schewe. Commissioner Wells was absent. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ROSETH TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Loftus, Arnold, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m. ITEM II - TED L. NORRIS, SIDE YARD, FRONT YARD AND LAKESHORE VARIANCE Ted L. Norris, 15219 Fairbanks Trail, stated he is requesting a five foot north side yard variance, a five foot west front yard variance and a 25 foot lakeshore variance under the hardship clause of the Zoning Ordinance. Norris presented details of his plans for the lot and stated that he will build a house in conformance with the neighborhood. Associate Planner, Steve Hess, presented the information regarding several aspects of the proposal including removal of seven mature trees, and location of the garage and paved driveway. Staff feels that the hardship is caused by the size of the lot and that enforcement of the ordinance would cause Mr. Norris undue hardship. Staff feels that there is justification for the granting of a variance and the application would not be detrimental to the health and welfare of the community. Roy Alrich, a resident of Apple Valley, but his family owns the property abutting the north side of the Norris property, had a question as to the elevation of the proposed home. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447 -4230 / Fax (612) 4474245 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 1, 1990 Discussion occurred regarding replacement of the trees, coverage ratio and the substandard size of the lot which is grandfathered and a lot of record. Consensus from the Commissioners were in agreement with the application and a hardship is evident due to the lot size. MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ROSETH TO APPROVE GRANTING OF A FIVE FOOT NORTH SIDE YARD VARIANCE, THE FIVE FOOT WEST FRONT YARD VARIANCE AND THE 25 FOOT LAKESHORE VARIANCE, WHICH WOULD ALLOW UP TO A 408 COVERAGE RATIO FOR THE PROPOSED HOME AND PAVED DRIVEWAY. (RATIONAL TO THIS IS THAT THE LOT IS A SUBSTANDARD, GRANDFATHERSn LOT AND NEED FOR VARIANCE IS BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE LOT AND ITS SUBSTANDARD NATURE AS OPPOSED TO ANYTHING THE APPLICANT HAS DONE). ALSO IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE APPLICANT BE REQUIRED TO PLANT AT LEAST THREE TREES TO REPLACE THE SEVEN TREES WHICH WILL BE REMOVED. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Roseth, Arnold and Kedrowski. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Arnold called the public hearing to order at 7:45 p.m. ITEM III - ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR CONDITIONAL USE ANNUAL STATEMENTS Steve Hess stated that the purpose of this item is to consider an amendment to Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance 83 -6, Section 7.5: Conditional Uses and Section 5- 6- 5fofthe Prior Lake City Code. Staff is recommending that a paragraph be added as an amendment to decrease the amount of time and ,expense involved in monitoring conditional use permits. Mr. Hess explained that with this amendment, the burden of compliance will be switched from the City to the permit holder. The ^ommissioners were in agreement with the amendment and its purpose. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE 83- 06,.,SECTION 7.5 - CONDITIONAL USES AND SECTION 5 -6 -5 OF THE PRIOR LAKE 'CITY ?CODE AND PASS ON TO THE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Roseth, Arnold and Kedrowski. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Roseth, Arnold and Kedrowski. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM IV - DAVE AURINGER VARIANCE Dave Auringer stated that his reason for requesting a 36 ft. front yard variance from the centerline of C.R. 12 and a 31.5 ft. 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 1, 1990 lakeshore variance is to build a single family home at 3019 Spring Lake Road. The variance is necessary because of the the irregular shape of the lot and current setbacks from County Road 12. Proposed plans are to remove the two existing cabins and build the single family home. Deb Garross presented details of staff's discussions with Mr. Auringer and concerns which had been addressed, specifically the possible upgrading of County Road 12 in the future and how it might affect the Auringer property. Recommendation of the staff is to approve the 36 foot front yard variance and the 31.5 foot Lakeshore which will be less at variance than adjacent homes and the granting of this variance would not be detrimental to the health and welfare of the community. Consensus from the commissioners were in agreement with the application. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE THE 36 FOOT FRONT YARD VARIANCE AND THE 31 FOOT LAKESHORE VARIANCE DUE A HARDSHIP BACKS CAUSED REQUIRED SHAPE AND WHICH FACES ROAD ON ONE SIDE AND SPRING LAKE ON THE OTHER SIDE. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Roseth, Arnold and Kedrowski. MOTION CARRIED. A short recess was taken. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m. ITEM V - JOEL PIETIG LAKESHORE AND FRONT YARD VARIANCE Joel Pietig, 16084 Eagle Creek Avenue, requested a 32.5 foot Lakeshore variance and a five foot front yard variance at 14534 Glendale Avenue. Mr. Pietig stated he has a purchase agreement contingent upon the granting of the variance. Deb Garross presented Ms. Garross stated the Jandorf. On Novembe 31 foot Lakeshore and site. The Jandorf's h the property however, Coast. Variance app variance expires Noven change in the ordin requested by Mr. Pieti information regarding the variance request. t the subject site is owned by Bruce r 2 1990 the Planning Commission granted a a five foot front yand variance for this ad the family was the to he planned family home lications are valid for only one year, the bar 2, 1990. Since there has been no ance or the variances which are being a. staff is recommending that the Planning Planni.g Commission Meeting Minutes November 1, 1990 Commission approve the 32.5 foot lakeshore variance and the five foot front yard subject to the condition that a lot grading plan be submitted and approved by staff and that the applicant amend his survey to indicate that the entire structure be built above the 909 regulatory flood pl elevation. This proposal is consistent with development n the area and would not be detrimental to the general health and welfare of the community. Discussion followed regarding the size of the home, future plans for a deck and garage location. Concern was expressed that the applicant should be aware that should he desire to build a deck at a later date another variance would be required. MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ROSETH, To APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST FOR LOT 1, BOUDINS MANOR 2nd ADDITION, AND LOT 1 OAKLAND BEACH, (14534 GLENDALE AVENUE) GRANTING A 32.5 FOOT LAKESHORE VARIANCE AND A FIVE FOOT FRONT YARD VARIANCE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT A GRADING PLAN BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY STAFF, AND THAT THE APPLICANT AMEND HIS SURVEY TO INDICATE THAT THE ENTIRE STRUCTURE BE BUILT ABOVE THE 909 REGULATORY FLOOD PLAIN ELEVATION. (THE RATIONALE TO THIS IS DUE TO THE NARROW LOT BETWEEN THE LAKE AND THE LOT, AND IT APPEARS TO BE A GOOD WAY TO COMBINE TWO SUBSTANDARD LOTS INTO A BUILDABLE SITE, AND WILL NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY.) Vote signified ayes by Loftus, Arnold, Roseth and Kedrowski. MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Loftus mentioned a course on "Annual Planning Institute - the Basics" featured in a pamphlet recently distributed by Citp Nana or Unmacht. Commission consensus was that this course should be taken into consideration as a possible combination with the annual winter workshop retreat. Staff was instructed to look into this issue when planning the retreat and place it on the November 15, 1990 agenda. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY LOFTUS TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. vote signified by ayes by Arnold, Roseth, Loftus and Kedrowski. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Tapes of the meeting are on file at City Hall. Deb Garross Assistant City Planner Rita Schews Recording Secretary 4 REGULAR. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 15, 1990 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M. REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 7:35 P.M. HEARING VARIANCE VAN SMITH 7:45 P.M. HEARING VARIANCE MICHAEL REICHOW 8:00 P.M. HEARING VARIANCE DAVID OLSON 8:15 P.M. HEARING VARIANCE BRADLEY POLIVANY 8:30 P.M. HEARING CONDITIONAL JAN BALLARD USE 8:45 P.M. HEARING CONDITIONAL TED SCHWEICH USE 6 VARIANCE 9:00 P.M. DISCUSSION 1991 RETREAT STAFF * Indicates a Public Hearing All times stated on the Planning Commission Agenda, with the exception of Public Hearings, are approximate and may start later than the scheduled time. "A11159" 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447 -0230 / Fax (612) 4474245 O lt Pdt ®O le r \ T HF,RITAGE 1891 CON14MUNITY 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 1990 toy/ The November 15, 1990, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Arnold at 7:30 P.M. Those present were commissioners Loftus, Arnold, Kedrowski, Wells, Roseth, Director of Planning Horst Graser, Assistant City Planner Deb Garross, Associate Planner Steve Hess, and Secretary Rita Schewe. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Loftus, Arnold, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. commissioner Wells abstained as she was not present at the previous meeting. ITEM II - VAN SMITH BUILDERS - LAKESHORE VARIANCES As the representative for Van Smith Builders was not present at 7:35 P.M., a suggestion by Commissioner Kedrowski was to allow 10 minutes for the applicant, if not present at that time, ITEM II would be continued to the end of the agenda. At 7:42 P.M. Joe Van Den Boom, representing Van Smith Builders, 5350 Carriage Hill Road, stated he is requesting a 42' north side variance and 28' south side variance to replace and construct a 6' foot deck addition at 4688 Lord's Street. Steve Hess presented the information as per memo of November 15, 1990. The applicant was before the Commissioners for a variance request on a three season porch and the deck replacement and addition had been inadvertently left out. The subject lot is located on an irregular shaped peninsula and the home has a non - conforming setback. Staff's recommendation is to approve the variances as requested as it would not be detrimental to the health and welfare of the community. Consensus from the Commissioners were in agreement with the request. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE A 42 FOOT NORTHSIDE LAKESHORE VARIANCE AND A 28 FOOT SOUTH SIDE LAKESHORE VARIANCE FOR 4688 LORD'S STREET, RATIONALE BEING THE EXISTING 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 1990 PAGE 2 NON - CONFORMING SETBACK STATUS OF THE HOME, THE EXISTING DECK PROVIDES A HARDSHIP AND THE PROJECT WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Loftus, Kedrowski, Wells, and Arnold. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM III - MICHAEL REICHOW - LAKESHORE AND LOT COVERAGE VARIANCE Michael L. Reichow, 15249 Fairbanks Trail, stated he is asking for a 22 foot lakeshore variance and a 6% lot coverage variance for a deck addition. Horst Graser presented the information as per memo of November 15, 1990. The deck was built without obtaining a building permit and the applicant was instructed to apply, upon review of the permit it was found a variance would be needed. A call was received from DNR stating the variances should be denied. The substandard size of the lot is justification for hardship and the deck provides safe access to the lower level of the yard. Staff's recommendation is to approve the variance request. Comments from the Commissioners concerned lot shape, the location of the existing wrap around deck and that the requested variance is equal to the nonconforming setback of the existing structure. MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE A 22 FOOT LAKESHORE VARIANCE AND A 6% LOT COVERAGE VARIANCE FOR 15249 FAIRBANKS TRAIL, RATIONAL BEING THAT LOT SHAPE AND NON - CONFORMING HOME SETBACK CAUSE THE HARDSHIP, THE VARIANCE WOULD NOT COMPROMISE THE INTENT OF THE ORDINANCE AND WOULD NOT INFRINGE ON THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. Vote taken signified ayes by Wells, Loftus, Kedrowski, Arnold and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM IV - DAVID OLSON - VARIANCES David Olson, 6776 - 161st St. West, Rosemount, stated that they have purchased Lots 22, 23, and 34 on Twin Isles and wish to construct a cabin. variances being requested are a 41 foot lakeshore setback variance, 25 foot lot width variance at the 904, 50 foot lot width variance at the front setback line and a 31,160 square foot minimum lot area variance. Deb Garross presented the information as per memo of November 15, 1990. The development of Twin Isles is governed by current zoning requirements and Resolution 78 -22. The hardship is that there is no buildable area available on the subject site when existing setback standards are applied to the property. Staff recommends approval of the variances with the six conditions as listed in the memo. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 1990 PAGE 3 comments from the Commissioners were on future plans of residency, tree replacement, gray water requirements, dock space and parking lease. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO GRANT TO LOTS 22, 23, and 34, A 41 FOOT LAKESHORE VARIANCE, 25 FOOT LOT WIDTH VARIANCE AT THE 904, 50 FOOT LOT WIDTH VARIANCE AT FRONT SETBACK LINE, 31,160 SQUARE FOOT MINIMUM LOT AREA VARIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. TREE AND VEGETATION REMOVAL BE RESTRICTED TO THE AREA NEEDED TO CONSTRUCT THE CABIN AND GRAY WATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM. 2. GRAYWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM BE LOCATED AT LEAST 75 FEET FROM THE 904 CONTOUR. 3. THE APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT A LEASE AGREEMENT THAT DEMONSTRATES THAT AT LEAST TWO ON -LAND PARKING SPACES EXIST... 4. THE APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF RESIDENCY: OTHER THAN TWIN ISLES AT THE TIME OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION. 5. THE APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT PLANS FOR A SELF. ENCLOSED OR INCINERATOR TYPE OF SEPTIC SYSTEM FOR `THE CABIN. 6. THE APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT A REVISED SURVEY INDICATING THE TYPE OF TREES AND VEGETATION LOCATED ON THE SITE, THE VEGETATION THAT IS TO BE REMOVED AND AN EROSION CONTROL AND PLANTING PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY AND THE REPLACEMENT OF TREES AT STAFF'S DISCRETION. RATIONALE BEING SITE CONSTRAINT, ACCESSIBILITY, SEASONAL USE, SUBSTANDARD LOT AND IN LINE WITH ADJACENT CABINS. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Loftus, Kedrowski, Wells, and Arnold. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM V - BRAD POLIVANY —.SIDE YARD VARIANCE Brad Polivany, 14891 Pixie Point Circle, is requesting a 5.8 foot south side yard variance to construct a garage in order to alleviate a drainage problem. Horst Graser presented the informat 15, 1990. The applicant has a. possibly by several actions; de construction of applicants' home circle, and landscaping improvement appears to be the most logical solu provide survey work, stakes, mater to engineer a system that will dra owners have agreed to install an private maintenance agreement for t on Mr. Polivany's property. S approve the variance request. The involve a feasibility study and an which would be assessed against the memo of November nagge problem caused of homes after Ent of Pixie Point ction of the garage of Prior Lake will singe calculations ea. The property site and provide a ch will be located ommendation is to ve solution would storm sewer project Herb Lindsey, 5912 -150th St. stated he and his wife support the PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 1990 PAGE 4 variance but they do not accept responsibility for any short term or long term drain pipe construction but will assist with construction and maintenance as they are willing and able. Consensus from the Commissioners were in concurrence with the application. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE A 5.8 FOOT SOUTH SIDE YARD VARIANCE FOR 14891 PIXIE POINT CIRCLE TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE TO ALLEVIATE THE DRAINAGE PROBLEM ON THE PROPERTY, SITUATION IS UNIQUE TO THE PROPERTY AND THE CONSTRUCITON OF THE GARAGE WOULD FACILITATE THE ELIMINATION OF A PROBLEM THAT COULD PRODUCE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND THEREFORE BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. THE VARIANCE WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Loftus, Wells, Arnold, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. A 5 minute recess was called at 8:50 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:00 P.M. by Chairman Arnold. ITEM VI- JAN BALLARD MCWILLIES' RESTAURANT - CONDITIONAL USE Commissioner Kedrowski stated that he would abstain from any participation and discussion on this item as he represents the Lions Club in business transactions with McWillies Restaurant. Jan Ballard, representing McWillies on the Lake Restaurant, 3570 Green Heights Trail, stated she is requesting a conditional use permit to place signs on the highways to direct the public to McWillies. A hardship does exist as the restaurant is not visible from a major highway. The restaurant was established in 1907 and signs would help preserve the history of McWillies. It is the only restaurant located on Prior Lake. Horst Graser presented the information as per memo of November 15, 1990. Signs would display the name of the establishment and the State has approved 2 signs on Highway 13 near County Road 29. Applicant is requesting 5 directional signs within Prior Lake to direct traffic to McWillies. Recommendation from Staff is to approve the conditional use application. Dick Casey, Viking Liquor owner, County Road 21 and Highway 13, and Jim Culton, 16554 Franklin Trail, Manager of convenience store at Dakota and Main, support the sign application as they have given directions to McWillies. Comments from the Commissioners were on increased traffic patterns, and different route possibilities. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 1990 PAGE 5 MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY WELLS, TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MCWILLIES ON THE LAKE RESTAURANT TO ALLOW THE ERECTION OF SIGNS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT THE SIGNS BE MAINTAINED IN SAFE, AESTHETICALLY PLEASING AND GOOD STRUCTURAL CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. THE MAXIMUM SIZE OF THE SIGN TO BE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEST AVENUE AND PLEASANT STREET NOT EXCEED 24" X 12 ". THE SIGN SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED OF CEDAR OR REDWOOD WITH ROUTED LETTERS. SIGN COLORS SHOULD BE SIMILAR TO THE COLOR SCHEME USED BY MCNILLIES. THE SIGN DESIGN, LOCATION, AND COLOR SCHEME, IS SUBJECT TO STAFF APPROVAL. THE SIGNS NOT BE ILLUMINATED. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Wells, Loftus, Arnold, and Kedrowski. MOTION CARRIED. This item will go before the City Council. ITEM VII PUBLIC HEARING - CHRISTENSEN BUILDING CORP. CONDITIONAL US PERMIT AND V RI APPLICAT Public Hearing called to order at 9:45 P.M. by Chairman Arnold. Public was in attendance. Ted Schweich representing Multifoods Tower, 33 South are requesting a conditional a proposed retail center, de' island gas dispensary for northwest corner of Street. A conditic an 18 foot variance variance for a 32 various businesses, applicant. Christensen Building Corp., 2910 6th St. Minneapolis, MN, stated they use 'permit and variance to construct ached car wash and a three pump the vacant .87 acres located on the section of S.T.H. 13 and Pleasant ermit is needed for the car wash and ump island canopy and an 8 foot riveway. Mr. Schweich explained the flow and parking plan proposed by Horst Graser presented the inform 15, 1990 and gave a brief summa site. Perhaps some of the reason access, traffic flow, soil co, negative influences by other uses should be developed to its h appearance and image of this down identity to the community. The cl is to determine if this proposal should be made, deleted, and /or that virtually the entire lot is public right -of -way which will :ion as per memo of November on the history of the subject this site has not developed is litions, market factors and This site is very visible and [hest potential to enhance the un block to give a positive ,rge to the Planning Commission ould be approved or if changes edesigned. The proposal shows phalt, parking is proposed on need County, City and perhaps PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 1990 PAGE 6 MNDOT input, the sidewalk is proposed on public right -of -way which would not be allowed without a permit, area traffic cannot properly flow through the development as proposed and landscaping is not adequate for the area. The demands of the proposal exceed the capabilities of the site. In view of the evidence of this application it should be denied. An alternative would be to continue this proposal to give the applicant time to resubmit a revised site plan. Steve Neilson, partner in the proposal, explained the concept that fast food, gas and car wash would be a one -step shop. Mr. Neilson is the owner of Main Avenue Video, and Express Gas and Grocery in Prior Lake. Jim Rabuse, Delwood, Prior Lake Amoco co- owner, explained that he felt that the issue is to maintain the integrity of the downtown development. He questioned the location of gas tanks, access for tankers to unload, stacking of cars to carwash, how many parking spaces were proposed. Bernie Carlson, Carlson Hardware, supports development but is concerned on traffic flow and impact of the proposed development on his business. Dick Casey, Viking Liquor owner, stated that development is needed but plan needs to be modified to reflect better traffic flow for the site and block. Ted Schweich explained various aspects of the proposal in answer to questions raised. Concerns from the Commissioners were on traffic flow, the mixture and number of uses proposed seemed to be too such for the site and perhaps the applicant should consider possible purchase of land adjacent to Main Avenue to increase the site size. The proposed landscaping is not adequate, the parking plan does not reflect adequate turning radii and the parking stalls appear to be too far removed from the retail building. The Commissioners were concerned about safety of pedestrians and consumers who would have to cross traffic lanes and gas pump traffic from the parking areas located on the east side of the propert y There should be a certified survey. The applicant should provide information from Scott County and MHDOT that the necessary permits and approvals have been received in order to implement the proposal. Comment was made that future proposals should be complete and submitted by established deadline dates to insure that Staff and the Planning Commissioners have ample review time to prepare for hearings on this proposal. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 1990 PAGE 7 It was the consensus of the Commission that the applicant revise the site plan to incorporate the following: 1. Certified Lot Survey indicating property lines, easements, right of way location and proposed buildings relative to the subject site. 2. A functional, safe, easily accessible frontage road system that will accommodate the site and other businesses in the block. 3. A landscaping plan that at minimum, continues the planting efforts of adjacent business and improvements adjacent to County Road 21. The plan should indicate the methods of screening proposed to buffer refuse containers, loading areas, mechanical equipment and planting materials should be increased for the site. 4. The site traffic circulation and parking plan must indicate that adequate turning radii, stacking, loading /unloading, and internal circulation systems exist that will accommodate trucks and cars. The parking scheme would be designed to encourage safety, organized traffic movements and employee /customer parking areas should be designated. 5. The site plan should reflect a pedestrian orientation where people will be able to walk to the buildings proposed on the site and to other businesses in and adjacent to the block. The sidewalk system should connect to existing sidewalks and bike paths. 6. The applicant should provide examples of the types and color of exterior materials proposed for all of the buildings. The exterior materials should be of brick, wood, stucco or other materials which complement the adjacent Viking Liquor expansion. 7. The location of underground tanks should be identified. S. The applicant should develop a plan that indicates proposed future expansion options and how this site will be integrated with the adjacent properties and land uses. 9. The application should contain agreements, permits and any other approvals from affected property owners and government jurisdictions prior to approval of any conditional use permit for the site. CONSENSUS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION IS TO CONTINUE THE HEARING FOR CHRISTENSEN BUILDING CORPORATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE APPLICATIONS TO DECEMBER 6, 1990 AT 7:35 P.M. ITEM VIII - STAFF - 1991 RETREAT DISCUSSION Possible locations and dates for the Planning Commission annual retreat were discussed by the Commissioners. Dates of January 15 -19, February 1 -2, and February 15 -16, and locations of Rochester, Riverwood, Northwood, and Stillwater will be checked into by Staff. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 1990 PAGE 8 MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY LOFTUS, To ADJOURN MEETING. vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Loftus, Wells, Roseth, and Arnold. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 11:17 P.M Hall. Horst Graser Director of Planning Tapes of meeting on file at City Rita M. Schewe Recording Secretary