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1992-02-11 PC Minutes . . . PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 11, 1992 ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Vetsch, LeRoy Berning, Building Secretary Ann Bednarczyk 1:00 PM Tom Haller, Rick Bishop, Donatus Inspector Kevin Mealhouse, and Chairman Haller called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The agenda was approved on a motion by Vetsch, seconded by Berning. All voted aye. Bishop made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 14, 1992, minutes as submitted. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. Chairman Haller opened the public hearing to consider an application from Andrew Savitski for a Conditional Use Permit which is necessary in order for him to build a steel building. It was determined from his site plan that he meets all setback requirements, he has allowed for more than ample parking area and has room for expansion if necessary. The Commission would like to see the front of the proposed building to be trimmed in stone or brick. Mr. Savitski mentioned that he is considering doing it in finished stucco to match his other building. There is City water and sewer available. Berning made a motion to close the public hearing, Bishop seconded the motion. All voted aye. Vetsch made a motion to recommend the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit on Lot 1, Block 1, Sunrise Commercial for Andrew Savitski. The motion was seconded by Berning. All voted aye. Chairman Haller opened the public hearing to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 1992-'" titled "AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING RECYCLING SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH MORE THAN EIGHT DWELLING UNITS". There was no discussion from the floor. Berning made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Bishop. All voted aye. Berning made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 1992-~ with the only change being that on page two any wording which says "must" be changed to "shall", per the City Attorney's direction. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. . . . Chairman Haller opened the public hearing concerning changing the Zoning Ordinance regulating maximum size of attached or detached garages from 700 square feet to 900 square feet. There was no discussion from the floor. Berning made a motion to close the public hearing with a second from Bishop. All voted aye. Bishop made a motion that the Commission recommend that the Council change the maximum allowable garage size from 700 square feet to 900 square feet. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye. Mel Martin was present representing Life in Christ Lutheran Church. They are considering purchasing the old Catholic Church and moving it to the site of the current L. I.C.L.C. The old Catholic Church would be placed on a full basement and both buildings would be attached by a.basement walk way. Both buildings would also be sided alike. The current L.I.C.L.C. would then be used as an educational building while the old Catholic Church would be used as the Church. Martin stated that he had checked and the old Catholic Church was not listed on any historical records which could prevent this change. Martin also mentioned that they would knock down about four feet of the foundation of the old Catholic Church and would like to push that into the hole which would be created by the move and cover it with dirt. It was determined that Life In Christ Lutheran Church would meet setback requirements for this proposal and that there was plenty of room for parking expansion. The Commission sees no problem with this, but would need to see architectural drawings of the proposal prior to making any recommendations to the City Council. Berning suggested that discussion of possible Zoning Ordinance changes be postponed until the next Planning Commission meeting on February 25, 1992. All agreed. The vacancy on the Planning Commission was discussed next and the two applications received were reviewed. Haller commented that he felt both candidates were equally qualified and that he would like to see the Commission expanded to include both applicants. The unanimous consensus of the Commission was that they would like to see both candidates appointed. It was felt that this would probably give more points of view to consider on upcoming matters and would help to ensure that a quorum would be present at all Commission meetings, since that has proved to be a problem in the past. It was also unanimously agreed that the Council Liaison should vote only in the event of a tie. . Bishop made a motion to recommend that the City Council expand the Planning Commission size by appointing both applicants to the Commission and that the Council Liaison vote only in the event of a tie. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye. The property transfer between the Haller brothers was the next topic of discussion. Tom Haller couldn't understand the need for fulfillment of the items specified in the City's Su.bdivision Ordinance, since this was simply a matter of property transfer. He will call the City Attorney for clarification. Berning made a motion to hold a public hearing on March 10, 1992, to address the issue regarding the property transfer. Bishop seconded the motion. All voted aye. Land Use Planning Workshop Information was discussed next. It was decided that anyone interested in attending would contact Ann Bednarczyk for registration. Albert Barthel next presented information regarding a proposed Mini-Storage facility on County Road 19. It would be a steel building with security lights only and no plans for immediately fencing the area. The location is zoned "B-3" and this is a permi tted use in that area. Barthel was directed to get final plans together, showing the proposed access to the site and submit . that to the Planning Commission prior to any action being taken. Berning made a motion to adjourn at 8:50 PM. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. .