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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 26 2018 PC Meeting Minutes 1 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Monday, March 26, 2018 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Fleming called the Monday, March 26, 2018 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Bryan Fleming, William Kallberg, Dan Ringstad, Jason Tschetter and Liaison Zach Braid. Also present were Community Development Director Casey McCabe, Planner Amanda Schwabe and Community Development Services Assistant Sandra Woods. 2. Approval of Agenda: MOTION BY RINGSTAD, SECONDED BY TSCHETTER TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2018 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA. VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Ringstad, Kallberg and Tschetter. The Motion carried. 3. Approval of Monday, February 26, 2018 Meeting Minutes: MOTION BY TSCHETTER, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Ringstad, Kallberg and Tschetter. The Motion carried. 4. Public Hearings: A. PDEV18-000006 – 4924 Minnesota Street SE – Variance – The current property owner is requesting variances from the Minimum Lot Width, Minimum Lot Area for the Corner Lot and Minimum Front Yard Setback to remove the existing home and construct a single-family home in the R-2, Medium Density Zoning District. PID: 250030060 Planner Schwabe introduced the request regarding the approval of a resolution approving variances from the minimum Lot area, minimum Lot width and minimum front yard setback to allow the replacement of a single-family residence on a property located at 4924 Minnesota St. SE. The property currently contains a single story (with basement) structure and detached one-car garage, which would be demolished to allow for construction of a new single-family residence. The subject site is located on the eastern side of Prior Lake on the corner of Evanston Avenue SE and Minnesota Street SE. She explained the history, current circumstances, issues, and recommended a motion. She presented a resolution, location map, applicant narrative, survey of existing conditions dated October 21, 2017, survey of proposed conditions dated February 13, 2018, proposed elevations and photos of existing residence. Commission Comments/Questions: Tschetter: Asked about the consideration of the 100-year-old plats and the consideration of seeing more of these questions/applications on every one of these plat that goes through some type of construction. Planner Schwabe: Explained the existing nonconforming Lots throughout the community, the opportunity to present a nonconforming variance request, meeting the setback requirements and Lot widths. She mentioned there are some general housekeeping items on this agenda item. Tschetter:Replied the context is fantastic and commented on the historical context forcing the processes. Kallberg: Asked about addressing due to the location of the house facing Evanston; as the existing is currently facing Minnesota Street. He asked about the house to the north setbacks and if it was included in the averaging setbacks. Planner Schwabe: Stated the addressing would change based on the access to the street; therefore, this new address will be based off Evanston Street. She explained the averaging setbacks, including the house to the north. 2 Applicant Pat Leitchman: Resides at 4949 Minnesota Street SE. She explained the location she lives in comparison to the Lot she just purchased. She said she would like to stay in the neighborhood and explained the opportunity and her plans for the Lot. She commented on the building fitting in with the neighborhood and some new upgrades. She thanked Planner Schwabe and Building Official Hutchins for all their help. Tschetter: Said thank you for investing in our community. MOTION BY TSHCETTER, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AT 6:16 P.M ON ITEM 4A. VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Ringstad, Kallberg and Tschetter. The Motion carried. Public Comment: Kate Washleski: Residing at 4972 Minnesota Street SE. She explained her location in relation to the applicant’s current property and explained her reasoning for attending the meeting tonight; she is happy that the applicant is buying the property. She stated she approves. MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY TSCHETTER TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:17 P.M. ON ITEM 4A. VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Ringstad, Kallberg and Tschetter. The Motion carried. Commissioners Comments: Fleming: Stated the proposal aligns with the 5-point threshold in 1108.400 of our Variance Ordinance. He commented on the applicant history in Prior Lake and how this is a testament to what we value and honor in the City; he thanked the applicant for her longevity with the City. He stated he will be supporting the variance request. Tschetter: Thanked the applicant for her loyalty and for reinvesting in the community. He stated we will see more variance requests with these 100-year-old Lots coming through and hopefully they are all stories as compelling as the applicants. Ringstad: Agreed with all that has been said and stated it looks like a great fit for the neighborhood, it does meet all the variance criteria; therefore, he will be supporting this agenda item tonight. Kallberg: Commented on the age of the home and the old/new mix of the neighborhood with scattered improvements in the area. He said this certainly fits in with the neighborhood. He commented on 50- foot Lots and the 1940 plats having smaller homes with small yards in a small town area. He stated he has no objection to these variances. MOTION BY TSCHETTER, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FRO THE MINIMUM LOT AREA, MINIMUM LOT WIDTH AND MINIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR A PROPERTY IN THE R-2 (MED DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING HOME AND DETACHED ONE-CAR GARAGE AND CONSTRUC A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE. VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Ringstad, Kallberg and Tschetter. The Motion carried. 5. Old Business: No Old Business. 6. New Business: ANNOUNCEMENTS • 2040 Comprehensive Plan Updates o Emailed draft chapter to Commissioners to review • April 9th Planning Commission Meeting o Cancelled as of now, due to no Agenda Items 3 Fleming: Asked a Work Session could be arranged on April 9. Director McCabe: Replied yes and said he would send out information regarding this. 7. Adjournment: MOTION BY TSCHETTER, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO ADJORN THE MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 6:23 P.M. VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Ringstad, Kallberg and Tschetter. The Motion carried. Sandra Woods, Community Development Services Assistant.