1995-04-11 PC Agenda Packet
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PLAntlfO COIMt88IOlI
A(JDDA
April Il, 1995
1:30 PM
1. CALL '1'0 ORDER/ROLL CALL/ADOP'I' AGENDA
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
March 14, 1995
3. SPECIAL ORDER
a. 7:30 PM - Site Plan Review
1) Fraser Steel
2) Particle Control
3) Omann Brothers
b. 7.:45 PM - PUBLIC IIDJUIIO
OIIann Brothers request for a COP to allow
outsiete.tora.e
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7:50 PM -
PUBJ,!C IIMItIIlO l/~LQJ1 c..e-
Particle Control's request for a \,~to allow
fora building expansion to an existing,
legally non-conforming use
d. 7:55 PM - PUBLIC IIDRIlfO
POD Conditional Use Permit for Me.do..iew to
allow zero lot lines on five, twin home lots
e. 8:00 PM - PUBLIC HEARlftG
Consider an interim ordinance prohibiting new
two famt I y dwell ing uni ts wi thin R-3,
Residential Single and Two Family Zoning
Districts
f. Establ ish Special Joint. P & ,Z/Counci 1 Meeting April 25,
1995 at 7:00 PM parkside Additions "Concept Plan."
4. ADJOURN
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PLAIIIURG , ZOIfIRG
April 11, 1995
Albertville City Ball
7:30 PM
PRESD'f: Chair LeRoy Berning, Commission Members Donatus
Vetsch, Howard Larson, Sharon Anderson, and Richard Faris, Zoning
Administrator Garrison Hale, City Planner Liz Stockman, and Deputy
Zoning Administrator Linda Houghton
Chair Berning called the regular meeting of the Planning
Commission to order.
Larson made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 14,
1995, meeting as presented. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
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Rod Fraser of Fraser Steel is requesting site plan approval
for an addition to the existing building. The plan has been
reviewed by City staff and consul tants.. Liz Stockman explained
that the impervious surface coverage exceeds 30\ but that exception
was approved at the time of the original building. Fraser is
requesting a 50' driveway access. He explained the reason for the
wider access is to eliminate semi-trucks having to back into the
loading area and to prevent trucks from "stacking" on 53rd street.
stockman stated that if the larger access eliminates the truck
stacking on the street, she would have no problem with the wider
driveway access. The decision to allow the wider driveway access
is at the discretion of the Commdssion.
Fraser explained that a revised drainage plan has been
submitted to city Engineer Pete Carlson, as requested.
Larson made amotion to adopt the Findings of Fact as prepared
by the planner's office and to recommend that the City Council
approve the site plan for an addition to the Fraser Steel building
as proposed with a 50' driveway access, 8' high fencing and
screening, and an approved drainage pI an. Vetsch seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
The Commission reviewed the site plan presented for an
addition to the Particle Control building. The addition will be
for storage, with space for additional grinding equipment.
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Liz Stockman explained that the Particle Control business is
an existing, non-conforming use. Since the Planning Commission and
the City Council are beginning the process of reviewing the City's
Comp Plan, Stockman recommends that the site plan be approved at
this point, provided that over the next eighteen months, the
applicant and the City secure an agreement which resolves the site
deficiencies. This gives the City time to consider whether
Particle Control is on an acceptable site in accordance with the
Zoning Map or it can be made acceptable as an existing use.
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
April 11, 1995
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Chair Berning expressed concerns that the City Council could
require expensive improvements over the next year that Norm Arens,
owner of Particle Control, would find financially impossible.
Stockman stated that her concerns are mostly aesthetical. Arens
stated that he is willing to make improvements "within reason".
Because Arens has not had the opportunity to review the report
from the City Planner, Anderson made a motion to table discussion
of the site plan so that Arens can review the suggestions in the
report. Larson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Arens
possible.
indicated he would like to proceed as quickly as
Anderson and Larson then rescinded the above motion.
Anderson made a motion to table further discussion of the
Particle Control site plan until the public hearing on the variance
request to be conducted later during the meeting. Larson seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Chair Berning opened the public hearing to consider a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Omann Brothers to allow outside
storage. Stockman pointed out the following outstanding issues:
(1) Approval of the CUP does not give approval of an asphalt
operation or storage of asphalt materials.
(2) The necessity of a filtration device in the holding ponds
should be addressed by the City Engineer.
(3) Omann's provide to the City a signed ownership and
maintenance agreement with Otsego Tool regarding the shared
driveway.
(4) The landscaping needs to be upgraded somewhat around the
outside storage area and should be specified as to type and size.
John Schroeder questioned whether a shingle mixture could be
used in place of crushed granite in the outside storage area. The
Commission advised that the City Engineer would have to give
approval on this change.
The shared driveway proposed with be blacktopped and a signed
ownership and maintenance agreement will be presented for the City
Attorney's review.
Larson made a motion to close the public hearing. Anderson
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Larson made a motion to recommend the City Council approve the
site plan for Omann Brothers as presented. Vetsch seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to adopt the Findings of Fact with the
amendments as listed below and to recommend the City Council grant
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PLARRING & ZORING COMMISSION
April 11, 1995
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a Conditional Use Permit for Omann Brothers based on the Findings
of Fact as amended herein:
Addi tion to Item 5: Small tool s and equipment are to be stored
indoors. Omann Brothers will submit a list of small equipment that
may be stored outside.
Addition to Item 19: Coniferous trees of a minimum height
of three feet will be spaced according to the characteristics of
the species on the berms.
Additional Item 130: The refuse containers will be moved away
from the propane tank area.
Addi tional Item 131: A gate wi 11 be pI aced on the back
driveway entrance.
Larson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Chair Berning opened the public hearing to consider a variance
request to construct an addition to the Particle Control facility.
Norm Arens, owner of Particle Control, has received and read the
recommendations from the City Planner. He stated he could live
with the terms outlined in the document but he would like to meet
with the City Planner Liz Stockman to assure himself that there is
the same understandings between the City and himsel f regarding
future requirements.
There was no public comment.
Anderson moved to close the public hearing on Particle
Control. Larson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Anderson made a motion to recommend that the Ci ty Counci I
approve the variance request from Particle Control, contingent upon
a mutual agreement between the City Planner and Norm Arens over the
extent of future requirements. Larson seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Berning made a motion approving the Particle Control si te
plan, with no requirement for blacktopping at this time. Anderson
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Chai r Berning opened the publ ic hearing to consider a PUD
Conditional Use Permit to allow zero lot lines on seven twin-home
lots in the Meadowview addition.
There was no public comment.
Larson made a motion to close the public hearing. Anderson
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion recommending that the City Council
approve a PUD Conditional Use Permit to allow zero lot lines on
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seven twin-home lots in the Meadowview addition. Larson seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Chair Berning opened the public hearing to consider an interim
ordinance prohibiting new two family dwelling units in new plats
within R-3, Residential Single and Two Family Zoning Districts.
Liz Stockman explained that based on staff and ci tizen
concern, the Planning Commission is considering a one-year , or
less, moratorium on twin homes in new plats. This will allow the
Planning Commission to study the Zoning Ordinance to determine how
to proceed.
Carolyn Bauer asked if the moratorium affected only newly
created lots. As the proposed ordinance is written, only newly
ereated lots will be affected.
There was no other further comment.
Anderson made a motion to close the public hearing. Larson
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
. Larson made a motion to recommend the City Council approve
RESOLUTION '1995-25 entitled A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MORATORIUM TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING TWO FAMILY
DWELLING UNITS IN NEW PLATS WITHIN R-3, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE AND TWO
FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
Anderson made a motion to recommend the City Council adopt
ORDINANCE '1995-12 entitled AN IN'l'ERIM ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY
PROHIBITING TWO FAMILY DWELLING UNITS IN NEW PLATS WITHIN R-3,
RESIDENTIAL SIIIGLE AND TWO FAMILY ZOIlIIIG DIS'l'RICTS. Larson
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to schedule a joint Planning
Commission/City Council meetittg for Tuesday, April 25, 1995, at
7:00 PM for the purpose of discussing the Kenco Concept Plan, the
Comp PI an revisions, and the City's annexatio pol icy. Vetsch
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Anderson made amotion to adjourn
the motion. All voted aye.
Larson seconded
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