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1993-02-23 PC Agenda Packet . II. III. IV. AGENDA PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 23, 1993 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES * February 9, 1993 STEFFENS BROTHERS MEATS Sign Permit Application V. ADULT USE ORDINANCE DISCUSSION Possible locations Language of Ordinance POSSIBLE ESTABLISHMENT OF BUSINESS WAREHOUSING DISTRICT (B-W) VII. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RE: FACADE OF STEEL BUILDINGS Per Council request VI. . VIII. CONSIDER MORATORIUM ON MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING Amendment to Comprehensive Plan: Ratio IX. OTHER BUSINESS . X. ADJOURN . PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 23, 1993 ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Roger Johnson, Albert Barthel, Secretary Ann Culley. LeRoy Berning, Howard Larson, City Planner David Licht, and ABSENT: Donatus Vetsch and alternate Jan Heikes. Chairman Berning called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. LarBon made a motion to approve the agenda. Johnson seconded the motion. All voted aye. . The minutes of the February 9, 1993, meeting were amended on page 1, paragraph 6, to read "ordinance prohibits parking within 15' of a city street's right of way", not "5' of a city street's right of way". A motion was made by Johnson to approve the minutes of the February 9, 1993, meeting as amended. Larson seconded the motion. All voted aye. . Berning opened the discussion regarding the sign permit application for Steffens Brothers Meats, 11646 Barthel Industrial Drive. They propose to hang their sign on the same pole and 1 to 2 feet below the Phillips 66 sign. The proposed sign would be 6' x 10'. There was discussion that a variance would be needed because the sign pole is not on Steffens' business property and City ordinance defines this use as an advertising device rather than a business sign. Owner, Pat Meyer was present and stated that there would be no exchange of money for this and that Steffens would pay for the sign and the installation of same. He further stated that he and Steffens would agree to any contract the City required and would be willing to file same with the City. Gary Steffens and Meyer stated that they own adjoining lots and that the sign is very close to the property line. They further stated that should Steffens be required to erect a separate sign, each would block the freeway visibility of the other. The Planning Commission was of the consensus that this would eliminate an additional freestanding sign in the City and they were comfortable with that. Meyer picked up an application for a variance and will return it to City Hall by the end of the week. Larson made a motion to direct Culley to schedule a public hearing to consider a variance request to allow Steffens Brothers Meats to utilize the same sign pole as Phillips 66 uses. on March 23, 1993 at 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Barthel. All voted aye. ..Jij I ! . PLANNING COMMISSION - 2/23/93 Page 2 Berning opened discussion on the proposed Adult Use Ordinance, specifically with regard to possible locations for same. Licht referred to his memo dated February 4, 1993, regarding the spacing distance analysis he prepared for the City. He further stated that he would recommend using a 250 foot distance from "protected use areas", thus allowing 7% of the total area of the City in which an adult use type of business could locate. He felt that using 500' would be too restrictive and that a court would probably be more inclined to accept 7% more readily. Licht stated that he felt there was no need to address a licensing ordinance for adult use at this time. The Commission concurred with Licht's recommendations and directed him to prepare the necessary text amendment. Larson made a motion to schedule a public hearing to discuss the proposed Adult Use Ordinance for March 23, 1993, at 7:30 PM. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye. . The possibility of creating a Business/Warehouse (B/W) district was discussed. The intent is to allow full metal buildings to be erected with no additional facade requirements as is proposed for other districts. The Commission considered placing the B/W district in the B-3 district abutting County Road 19. They further discussed the possibility of changing the northernmost I-1 district to an I-1A district, allowing the erection of full metal buildings. It was decided not to change the zoning at this time, but rather to make the opportunity available through an amendment to the text of the current ordinance. The Commission directed Licht to prepare the necessary text amendment. . The Commission discussed the possibility of amending the ordinance to include a provision that all metal buildings within certain areas be required to include non-metal facades equalling 25% of the total exterior square footage of the building. Licht referred to his memo dated February 15, 1993, addressing the additional cost involved associated with alternative exterior finish materials, pointing out that the additional cost would not be all that much. Licht stated that prior to holding the public hearing regarding the proposed B/W district and facade issues, the Commission should hold an open informal meeting, inviting property owners of potentially affected properties, and discuss their feelings on these matters. The Commission directed Culley to prepare the necessary letter and to send it to all property owners in the B-3 district inviting them to the open meeting which will be held during the regular meeting on March 9, 1993. Berning made a motion to schedule the public hearing to consider the inclusion of a B/W district on March 23, 1993, at 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Barthel. All voted aye. ;'li . PLANNING COMMISSION - 2/23/93 Page 3 Berning made a motion to schedule the public hearing to consider a text amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding requiring metal buildings to include non-metal facades on March 23, 1993, at 8:15 PM. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye. The Commission once again addressed the Council's request that they consider placing a moratorium on new construction of multi- family housing. Licht suggested that the Comprehensive Plan be amended and the reasons for same stated if a moratorium is decided upon. The Commission directed Licht to prepare the necessary text amendment to the Comprehensive Plan using a ratio of 70% of single family to 30% of multi-family. Larson made a motion to schedule a public hearing to discuss the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for March 23, 1993, at 8:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Barthel. All voted aye. . The Planning Commission questioned the parameters of the Westwind Commercial PUD and inquired as to the restrictions on same. Culley presented a concept plan for same which she had obtained from City Attorney Mike Couri. Couri had no further PUD Agreement or information regarding this on record. Couri had told Culley that apparently this was the only .. agreement" of record. The Commission feels that since there is apparently nothing recorded with the County, Westwind Commercial should be required to develop according the City Code, as would any other business locating in Albertville. Culley was directed to contact Couri and obtain his opinion as to whether or not they should direct a letter to the developers stating the Commission's stand on this matter. Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 PM. The motion was seconded by Barthel. All voted aye. ry .