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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 June Planning Commission MinutesPRIOR LAKE. PLANNING COMMISSIO ^P AGEN OA JLNF 18. 1980 7:30 P.M. 7:35 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. 8:30 P.M. 8:45 P.M. Call meeting to order Paul Viereck Cy Kruse Gary Revek John Trulson Kathleen Speilman Home Occupation ariance Variance Subdivision Variance (612) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Dili - "NUTfS - J1NF 19, 1980 'Che June 19, 1980 meetin g of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Fitzgerald. Present at the meeting were Commissioners Warmka, Milker, Fitzgerald, City Planner Graser and Councilman Bissonett. Commissioners Johnson and Arnold were absent. The minutes of the June S, 1980 meeting were reviewed. Motion was made by Warmka to approve the minutes as published, seconded by Wilker. Upon a vote taken the motion was duly passed. Item I, a Home Occupation Permit request by Mr. Paul Viereck. Mr. Viereck was present at the meeting to answer questions. At this time Mr. Graser gave his presentation noting that Mr. Viereck is requesting a home occupation permit for RR1, Box 306, Shakopee to sell and display fireplaces, wood stoves and related glass items to the general puhlic. He also noted that with this permit the appl�.cant wishes to display a 4'x8' sign which will be fastened to a rough cedar outhou4se. This would be adjacent to County Road 42. Staff recommen- dation was to approve the request to sell wood stoves, fireplaces and related glass items, but only to approve a 3 sign. He also recommended that this permit be approved for a five year period and at that time it would expire and the applicant would have to come before the Planning Commission to renew this permit. At this time Mr. Viereck stated that he is also in the wholesale aspect of the busi- ness, and at times contractors would be coming in to look at these items. He stated that most of the sales would be done from his warehouse as spec items. Commission members commented on this request. There was concern as to how many cus- tomers Mr. Viereck would have per day. Mr. Fitzgerald also questioned the size of the sign as recommended by staff. It was noted that the proposed sign ordinance would allow a 4' x 3' sign in an agricultural area. Staff also suggested that the products sold on the premises be noted in the permit and if there would be an expansion of this it would have to come before the Planning Commission for approval. Motion wrs made by Warmka to approve the request for a Home Occupation Permit on the grounds .hat Mr. Viereck is living in the home and that he would have only one addi- tional employee to sell wood stoves, fireplaces and related glass items. Any intended expansion of products should come before the Commission, this motion also includes the approval of a 4' x 3' sign. The Home Occupation Permit will expire at the end (612) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 i'agc Two - Prior Ln,c PIS:u,i c_• Commis on "ccrin° of five years and mart he renewed by Uie Cmemiss ion, seconded T) !' lker. Upon a vote taker„ the motion was duly passed. item ll, a variance request hp Cy and Sancv Kr ue. "4 r. 'muse was present at the meeting to answer questions. 'tuff's presentation noted that 'Ir. 8 `lrs. Kruse are requesting a 3' front yard variance and a 5' side yard variance to construct a 22' x 2 °' detached garage for Lot 26 and 112 of 27, Red Oaks. This is a vacant 92' x 164' lake,hore parcel and zoned R -1. The lot ad iacent to the north is developed with a detached garage set back 13' and 3' from rear and front corner respectively. The garage is set back 19' from the blacktop roadway, the iot lines are not at right angles with the road and therefore causing a difference in set backs. The proposed garage is facing the same set of circumstances, it would be approximately 18' from the other garage. Staff noted that the reason for the 3' variance rather than the 6' variance is that the zoning code calls for that, if there are two adjacent structures having different set backs from the front property line you may take the average of those two structures. In this case the distance between the pro- posed garage and existing garage would be 18' which is only 2' short of code re- quirement. The subject garage will be a side loading garage, or parallel to the road. Staff made a recommendation to approve the variance on the condition that it is con- structed as a side loading garage and it be moved back one foot. A 20' front yard setback is a precedence this Commission has recommended in the past. Also, the variance would not be detrimental to established construction character of the neighborhood. The Commission members commented on this. Commissioner Fitzgerald questioned why a variance request was being considered for a lot that has not been developed. It was noted that there would be a home constructed on this lot in the future. Commissioner Warmka questioned whether the proposed building could be moved back an additional foot from the roadway making it 20 Mr. Kruse had no objections to this request. Motion was made by Wilker to approve the request for a variance to construct a 22' x 22' detached garage giving tie applicant a 5' side yard variance and a 2' front yard variance -:ith the restriction being that the garage be a side loading garage, as it would not be detrimental to the neighborhood, seconded by Warmka. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item III, a variance request by Gary Revak. Mr. Revak was present at the meeting to answer questions. Mr. Graser noted that this variance request was tabled two weeks prior so that Mr. Revak could obtain more detailed information regarding elevations, construction materials and a more detailed lot plan. Also he was to obtain a detailed parking scheme and overall traffic flow plan. Staff noted that he Lad received these doc- Page three - Prior Lake Planning Commission ?ecting uments. Staff gave the following, recommendations: The addition to the south be eliminated. The driveways should not lie less than 24' from the street. The roof line should project .with the existing buildings. At this time Chairman Pit_gerald questioned whether there would be a turning radius by eliminating spaces 5, 6 F. 7. Staff felt that the northern stall would be converted to warehouse space and would not reouire an exit. Staff also stated that because the additional space is uncommitted a certain amount of parking spaces would be required if this space is to be used for retail. Ile felt that four spaces would be sufficient at this time. Staff also recommended that all driving surfaces be blacktopped and that the remaining portions be seeded or sodded. Staff recommended that the 20' x 4s' nroposed addition to the east be eliminated as it would not meet zoning code requirements for set backs, and could cause future problems. Staff also felt that the applicant should provide some type of screening from the residential area directly to the east. He noted that this car wash unit would carry high connection fees for city sewer and water. The unit would carry nine Metropolitan Sewer Availability Charges. At this time Mr. Revak came to the podium to make additional comments on his variance request. Ile noted that the front of the b- ii.ding would be made to look even all the way across. He was not sure if it would be feasible to have a continuing roof line due to the drop of four feet in the buildings. He also was concerned with the recom- mendation by staff to eliminate the 20' x 45' addition. The Planning Commission members commented on this request. Commissioner Plarmka asked how Mr. Revak felt about staff's recommendtion to eliminate the proposed addition over the existing slab. Mr. Revak stated that if he could enclose this outside bay it would be a way of upgrading the building and area. He also noted that the water and meter are already there. Commissioner Wilkey questioned what Mr. Revak's plans were for future use of the downstairs area. His concern was traffic and parking congestion in the future should there be a retail business at this location. Additional comments were made on this variance request by the Commission members and staff. Motion was made by 1Varmka to grant a 40' front yard and a 40' side yard variance as re- quested, also to permit the southern enclosure over the open bay as proposed. - 2. To require the extension of the roof over the car wash bay to tie -in with the pro- posed north addition for uniform appearance not necessarily the same height as the addition and the truck bay but a continued roof line. 3. Landscaping between driveway and on the back line, landscaping and /or a fence line at the back lot line to the east Property line to divide the area from the R -3. The Planning Commission would suggest a wood fence or plantings be used to divide the car wash and the adjacent quad homes area. All approaches, driveways and parking spaces be blacktopped. The entire exterior of the building should be uniform. The motion was seconded by Wilkey. Discussion: Staff suggested that the Portion of the motion regarding the exterior of the building might read as follows: The fascia of the entire building should be of a central theme. Staff also nroposed that the sign should not be on the roof, it can be anywhere on the Property and the size will be governed by the sign ordinance'. Commissioner Wilkey felt that the landscaping part of the motion should be changed to; 'o visual screening be placed between the property lines ,,. Page four - Prior Lake I'lanninc lAm1711S�10u 'Icc_'in� btaff added that parking spaces 6 s 7 as shown would 'iave to he eliminated as there is no curb cut for these. Warmka amended the motion to read es follows: The exterior of the building lie of a central theme. The sign or any signs would have to conform with the new sign ordinance regulating signs. The fence as suggested would have to serve as a visual screen, if it is not a wood fence, the plantings would have to serve as a visual screen. Parkings spots 5, 6 $7 be eliminated and that area should be landscaped or seeded. Wilker seconded the amendment. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed as amended. An additional amendment to the motion would include a 30' front yard variance on Jordan Avenue, seconded by ?Milker. Upon a vote taken, the motion as amended was duly passed. At thi> time, Chairman Fitzgerald excused himself from the Planning Commission as he is directly involved with the next scheduled Item on the agenda. Chairman Warmka, assistant Chairwoman took his place. Councilman Bissonett will participate as a voting member of the Prior Lake Planning Commission, in order to have a quorum. AEM IV - Concept review of John Trulson Subdivision was called to order. Mr. Trulson was present at the meeting to answer questions. Staff noted that Mr. Trulson is proposing to subdivide a piece of property adjacent to Highway 13 and Boudin Street with two existing structures. The proposal is to divide the properties and form independent lots. The easement to the west would provide access. to Tract D, which approximately 1 - acres with a low elevation, fronting on Highway 13. Outlot B came into being from a previous subdivision. Presently the property is zoned C -1, Conservation, however, our Comprehensive Plan has recommended change to B -1 for Tract A, Tract B will be zoned R -2, with the remainingarea being zoned B -1. Warmka questioned why there would probably be no building permits issued for Tract D as mentioned by staff. Staff stated that the property would have to be greatly improved before any building permits could be issued. At this time Mr. Trulson commented on this matter. (Mr. Trulson's comments were inaudible on the tape} Commission Members commented on this request. Motion was made by Wilker to approve the concept of - ombining Dutlot B and Tract A into one seconded by Bissonett. Upon a vote taken, the motion was passed with Councilman Bissonett abstaining. At this time Mr. Fitzgerald resumed the position as Chairman. �_� `-'item V - A variance request by Kathleen Speilman was called to order. Ms. Speilman was present at the meeting to answer questions. Staff noted that the variance request is for Lot 16, Breezy Point. The applicant is Page Five - Prior Lake Planning Commission ):ecting propos_ng to add 1 16' x 20' deck to an existing 1' clock. The variance required would be 66` from the 9'14 elevation. Lot 1G, l;rcezy Point: is the end lot on the road is oordered by Prior Lake on three. sides. Staff noted that most of the homes in this par- ticular area are extremely close to the lake. The proposed deck and the existing home have compatible set backs with other homes in the neighborhood. Staff recommendation was to approve the request since it would not he detrimental to the general health, safety and general welfare of the community. Commission members made additional comments on this variance request. They all felt that this was a reasonable request. Chairmen Fitzgerald suggested that this be worded as a variance for an addition rather than from the lakeshore. Staff found no problem with this. Motion was made by Wilker to approve the variance for a 12' x 20' deck onto the existing'..,:: house for a total deck size of 16' x 20 as it would not be detrimental to the _ general health, safety and welfare of the surrounding community, seconded by Warmka, Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 by Warmka, seconded by Wilker. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed and the meeting was adjourned. CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING CONNISSION -AGENDA - JUNG s, 1980 7:30 PM 7:35 PM 8:45 PM 9:00 PM 9:15 PM 9:30 PM Call meeting to order James Dunn Janet Thompson Robert Engel Gary Revak Al Wilker Rezoning Home Occupation Variance Variance Variance (612) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, (MINNESOTA 55372 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PMOP 1.:1KP PL.ANNTNG CON?11S 1NnTrs JUn'E S, 19x0 The June 5, 1980 meeting of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Fitzgerald. Present at the meeting were Commissioners Fitzgerald, Johnson. Warmka, Arnold, Wilker, and City Planner Graser. Councilman Bissonett was absent. The minutes of the May 1, 1980 meeting were reviewed. Motion was made by Warmka to approve the minutes as published, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item I, a rezoning request by James Dunn was called to order. 5fr. Dunn was present at the meeting and made a brief presentation to the commission members. Mr. Dunn is re- questing to rezone all or part of five platted lots involving three seperate parcels on Grainwood Peninsula from R -1 to R -2. Staff made a presentation at this time as per his memorandum Baled June 5, 1980. He noted that the acreage involved in the request consists of about 1.6 acres. Mr. Graser felt from a planning standpoint the request to rezone from R -1 to R -2 is a basic step in the ultimate achievement of the Comprehensive Plan objectives. The adjoining site is already being utilized in conformance with the plan. Staff recommendation was to approve the request for rezoning. At this time Chairman Fitzgerald called for input from the audience. Comments were made by Mr. Reimer, Mr. Wayne Miller, Mr. Ed Martini F, Mr. Rollie Theiling, all in reference to future use of the land. Commission members commented on this matter of Rezoning this parcel from R -1 to R -2. There were no negative feelings from the commission members. Motion was made by 14armka to grant the request to rezone from R -1 to R -2 on the basis that it is a step in the ultimate achievement of the comprehensive plan objectives and the ad- joining site is already being utilized in conformance with the plan and this request will further the implementation of both comprehensive plans, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. At this time Chairman Fitzgerald called for a 45 minutes recess. The meeting was reconvened at 8:45 P.M. and the Home Occupation Permit request by Janet Thompson was called to order. hIs. Thompson was present at the meeting to answer questions. Staff gave a presentation to the commission stating that Ms. Thompson is requesting this permit to open a dog grooming shop in the basement of her home. Her home is located at �.... 16066 Cambridge Circle South East. Staff recommendation was to grant the permit for one year and that this permit be reviewed at that time with regards to renewal of the permit. (612) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Page two Planning Commission "linutcs Commissioner bilker questioned whether this permit could be revoked if there were objections from the neighborhood. ^1r. Craser felt that if there w-is just cause and violation of the home occupation permit as per the ordinance the commission could revoke the permit. Commissoner ,Arnold questioned whether there would be a limit as to how many permits could he issued in one neighborhood. Mr. Craser stated that there might be a problem with three or more home occupation permits in the same neighborhood where clients would leave there cars parked there. Motion was made by .Johnson to approve the rcluest as there is a home occupation permit in existance in the immediate neighborhood and this permit would not create alot of problems as far as traffic, this permit would he granted for one year and subject to reviewal at t�at time by staff, seconded by Warmka. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. At his time Chairman Fitzgerald called a six minutes recess. The meeting was reconvened at 9:00 P.M. and the variance request by Robert and Jane Engel was called to order. ^'rs. Engle was present at the meeting to answer questions. Staff gave a presentation to the commission noting that the Engel's are reauesting a 3 foot side yard variance from the east property line for Lot 6 and the East 1/2 of Lot 7, Block 3, Lakeside Gardens. The applicant is proposinp to build a 24' x 34' attached garage to the east side of their home. Mr. Graser noted that after a site inspection of the developme in the immediate area most of the properties have re- ,..,,spected the 10' side yard setback. Mr. Graser did state that some of the homes that ,., nave been developed on 50' lots have violated the setback requirements. Staff recommendation was to deny the request sincethere exists little justification for approv'.ng the request. There is no supportive evidence in the immediate neighborhood for presidence supporting the 3' side yard variance. He felt that there was nothing unique or unusual about the property and it could easily be developed in compliance with the Prior Lake Zoning Code. At this time Mrs. Engel took the podium and gave their reason for requesting this 3' side yard variance, she stated that they have a four foot wide step that would protrude into the middle of the garage and this would only leave them 20' to park their cars. Commission members questioned whether the garage could be moved in front of the steps, but staff felt that this would look out of proportion and to move it back, they would loose a good portic:n of their yard. the commission members suggested building a 22' garage instead of a 24' garage. This would only require a one foot variance. Mrs. Engel felt that this was fine. Motion was made by Wilker to grant a 1' side ,yard variance because of construction methods and steps protruding into the garage, seconded by !?armka. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. The variance request by Gary Revak was called to order at 9:15 P.M. Mr. Revak was present at the meeting to answer questions. �—Ataffs presentation noted that Mr. Revak is requesting to add and convert portions of the car wash located at the intersection of 160th Street and Jordan Avenue. The applicant proposes a 24'x60' addition to the northern side of the existing building which would require a 30' front yard variance and a 40' variance from the East property line. This Page 'I1irec Planning Commission " mutes proposed adc'itioil would he built on an existing slab :md foundation located adjacent to the south 0" the existing building which is proposed to he enclosed requiring a 40' front yaId vari:mcc from ah0th Strect and ;n' from .Inrdan ,'Avenue. The nroperty is zoned 8-S. Staff noted that the :,pnliconts intentions for the north addition is storage for his husincss. 5hc northerly 'n' of the existing structure are to he converted to a shop. ']he southern addition would provide the third =,all to wash cars. Staff also felt that it was the applicants intention to move another husiness onto the site which could cause problems in the future with regards to pr.rking, traffic and the general incompatibility that a car wash carries. .Staff recommendation was to tab!, this matter for a period of two weeks until the applicant can submit a lgndscapping plan. Staff also felt that the commission should make definite recommendations with regard to the requested variances. Staff felt that the southern extension of the building is totally inconsistant with general development of the area, and the northern addition is too large for the lot and should be reduced to a 24' x 40' addition. Staff also recommended that a traffic plan for proper ingress and egress be submitted. Mr. Revak made a few comments at this time. The Commission members made comments regarding the traffic flow and set backs. It was the general feeling of the commission members to adhere to staff's recommendation to table this matter.. Motion was made by Arnold to table this variance request for a two week period until a more comprehensive plan is received with detailed traffic patterns, landscaping and actual usage of the proposed additions and construction materials to be used, seconded by Johnson. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. At this time Commissioner Wilker excused himself from the Planning Commission as he is directly involved in next agenda item. At 9:30 P.M. a variance request by Al Wilker was called to order. Staff gave a presentation regarding this request. Mr. Wilker is proposing to construct a free standing Radio -TV tower on his property at 16001 Northwood Road N.W. This tower would be 55' high and would require a 20' height variance. The subject lot is a large lakeshore lot with over story consisting of primarily large oak and ash trees in forty to sixty foot height category. Staff recommendation was to approve the variance rquest as applied for since it would not be detrimental to the general health, safety and welfare of the immediate neighborhood and the trees provide a buffer for the abnormal height. Staff also recommended that pre- caution be taken at the time of construction. After some discussion among the commission members, motion was made by Arnold to approve the variance as requested as it would not be detrimental to the general health and welfare of the neighborhood, also that the tower he constructed to follow all safety procedures as not to pose a safety hazard to the owner or the immediate neighborhood, seconded by Johnson. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Motion was made by Johnson to adjourn the Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Wilker. Unon a vote taken the motion was duly passed and the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. J mh