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1993-01-26 PC Agenda Packet :. II. III. IV. VI. . AGENDA PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 26, 1993 7:00 P.M. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES * January 12, 1993 ADULT USE ORDINANCE DISCUSSION Possible locations Language of Ordinance V. PERFORMANCE/JOB DESCRIPTION OF P & Z Per Council request ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RE: FACADE OF STEEL BUILDINGS Per Council request VII. CONSIDER MORATORIUM ON MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING VIII. OTHER BUSINESS I X . AD.]OURN . '. . . PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 26, 1993 ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: LeRoy Berning, Donatus Vetsch, Roger Johnson, Albert Barthel, alternate Jan Heikes, City Planner David Licht, and Secretary Ann Culley. ABSENT: Howard Larson Chairman Berning called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. Vetsch made a motion to approve the agenda. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye. The minutes of the January 12, 1993, meeting were amended on page 1, paragraph 8, to read "items within a 5' radius", not a 5' diameter and "felt that a 10' radius", not 10' diameter. A motion was made by Johnson to approve the minutes of the January 12, 1993, meeting as amended. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. Berning opened discussion on the proposed Adult Use Ordinance, specifically with regard to possible locations for same. Licht stated that the proposed ordinance for Albertville is based on the one used in the City of Ramsey. He further stated that the Ramsey ordinance had been tested in Federal District Court and that it was upheld. The Adult Use Business in question, is still operating in Ramsey at this time due to the fact that the Federal District Court decision is currently under appeal. Licht explained that the proposed ordinance allows for Adult Use Accessory Use in B-1 and B-2 districts, but restricts advertising, provides that movies must be in a separate room, and that it must be non-accessible to minors. He stated that the proposed ordinance allows for Adult Use - Principal in B-3 and B-4 districts. This would include businesses such as adult book stores and adult movie theaters. The ordinance also states that these businesses must be 500' away from protected uses such as schools and day care centers. He stated that 500 feet is a place to start, but that further analysis will have to be done in order to determine that the City provides approximately 5% of its total space for this type of business. Licht stated that some cities have decided to wait with this type of ordinance until the situation presents itself. He does not recommend this course of action. He further stated that the fees for Northwest Associated Consultants relating to the suit in Ramsey were approximately $20,000. The Planning Commission directed Licht to prepare spacing distance analysis for their review. Licht will also prepare a plat map showing all possible locations of adult use businesses. . PLANNING COMMISSION - 1/26/93 Page 2 . The Planning Commission next discussed amending the ordinance addressing facade on metal sided buildings. Kevin Mealhouse, Building Inspector, attended this portion of the meeting at the Commission's request. Licht stated that the first building in any area sets the character for that area. He recommended placing some type of material other than metal on 50% of all four sides of a building in order to protect future businesses that may locate on any side of it. Mealhouse was in agreement with Licht. Doors would not be included as "other material" in businesses such as the bus garage or mini-storage. Licht further stated that requiring material other than steel adds to the value of the building, which in turn protects not only the City's tax base, but also other property owners values. Vetsch stated that previously the Council had been concerned with the additional cost of such a facade. Licht will put together some cost figures and submit them to Culley. Licht stated that the City could establish a B-W district (business-warehouse) which would allow metal sided buildings with no facade requirements. He will forward further information regarding this to the Planning Commission for their consideration. He further stated that the Planning Commission should meet informally with property owners in the area where a change may be made and get their input, thus avoiding any misunderstandings or hard feelings. Said meeting should take place after the proposed text amendment has been done, and prior to the public hearing. The City Council has requested that the Planning Commission consider placing a moratorium on new construction of multi-family housing. Licht stated that the Comprehensive Plan may have to be amended and the reasons for same stated if a moratorium is decided upon. Licht will forward further information for the Planning Commission's consideration. The Planning Commission questioned the parameters of the Westwind Commercial PUD and inquired as to the restrictions on same. Licht stated that this should be checked into now. Licht will check his files and forward any information he may have to Culley for the Commission's consideration. . Mayor Mike Potter arrive at 8:30 and addressed the Commission regarding the Council's request for a job description from the Commission. Potter said that a better term may be "Statement of Purpose". Potter stated that the reasoning behind this request was to make the new Councilmembers aware of the Planning Commission's responsibilities and to, hopefully, avoid any future confusion and/or problems. The Commission recommended that Houghton and Culley put the necessary information together for review at the next meeting. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION - 1/26/93 Page 3 Vetsch made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8: 50 PM. Johnson seconded the motion. All voted aye.