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1992-05-12 PC Minutes . . . PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 12, 1992 ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Haller, LeRoy Berning, Donatus Vetsch, Rick Bishop, and Secretary Ann Culley. ABSENT: Tim Phillips Chairman Haller called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Bishop made a motion to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Berning. All voted aye. A motion was made by Bishop to approve the minutes of the April 28, 1992, meeting as submitted. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye. At 7:10 PM Berning made a motion to open the public hearing for discussion of proposed ordinance amendments. Bishop seconded the motion. All voted aye. The first ordinance amendment issue was that of including "mini-storage facility" as a permitted use in a B-3 district (Section 4400.2). There is currently no provision in any district for the possible erection of a mini-storage facility. The term "Primary Use" was clarified. The Commission reviewed the recommendation from City Attorney Mike Couri and were uncertain as to how to address his recommended Conditional Use situation for the erection of more than one primary use building on a lot. The Commission would like the input of City Planner Dave Licht. Berning questioned whether or not a separate mini-storage ordinance and zoning district, as in the case of manufactured housing, would be a feasible solution. The Commission felt that this possibility could be discussed with Licht at a future date, but for the present time, Couri's recommendation would be a more expedient solution. Stan Barthel preferred that the current ordinance be amended per Couri's recommendation rather than looking into starting a new mini-storage zoning district. Bishop made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the inclusion of mini-storage with one primary use building per lot, to Section 4400.2, Permitted Uses, and to include under Section 4400. 4, Conditional Uses, mini-storage facilities with multiple warehouse buildings on one lot, as per Couri's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Berning. All voted aye. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION - 5/12/92 Page 2 Possible amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance were discussed. Bishop defined minor subdivision. Berning felt strongly that all subdivisions, both major and minor, should be presented to the Planning Commission. Vetsch stated that if this was the general consensus of the Commission, no amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance would be necessary. No action was taken. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Bishop and seconded by Berning. All voted aye. Bishop motioned to open the public hearing for Preliminary Plat Approval for Don Barthel's proposed subdivision. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye. Stan Barthel stated that they intend to blacktop 60th Street to the easterly property line of their proposed plat, but that they did not intend to install curb and gutter at this time. Barthel also stated that the manhole on 60th Street is currently l' below City standards, but that they intended to raise the manhole to meet specifications. Stan Barthel stated that they did not intend to dedicate any part of 60th Street to the City at this time and that Barthels would be responsible for all maintenance of same. Bernard Marx questioned whether the proposed street along the easterly edge of the Barthel property line would match with the corresponding street on the Marx concept plan. It was determined that the proposed streets were approximately 59' off. Haller made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the Preliminary Plat for Lot 1, Block 2, Barthel Commercial Park with the provision that the road is built to City specifications up to the east end of the property line. The motion was seconded by Bishop. All voted aye. Stan Barthel next presented a final site plan for his proposed mini-storage facility for approval. He explained that he intends to install curb and gutter but not blacktop. He would like to install Class 5 surfacing instead of blacktop until such time as they erected more mini-storage buildings on the property. Bishop excused himself at 8:35 PM. Berning made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the final site plan for the Barthel Mini-Storage facility with the condition that crushed rock be used as surfacing until such time as a second building is erected. When a second building is erected, blacktop will be required. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION - 5/12/92 Page 3 George Yankoupe addressed the Commission with regard to the Westwind Fourth Addition. The Commission feels that the detention pond should be fenced along the southerly edge since the slope seems to be quite steep, however, they will go along with the City Engineer's recommendation. The Commission also feels that the Developer should pay for erection of said fence if that is what the Engineer feels is the best and safest option. Yankoupe stated that he did not have a problem with this. Vetsch questioned when Yankoupe estimated completion of this project. Yankoupe stated that he would check with City Engineer, Thore Meyer. The Commission also feels strongly that Kahler Drive should be finished with a hard surface mat through Outlots A & B in order to provide better accessibility to the residential lots. Yankoupe was in agreement and stated that he could see the need for this. The Park Board's request to change the access to the dedicated park land was discussed. Yankoupe agreed to have the plans revised to show a drive between Lots 3 & 4 in addition to a 15' easement/walkway at the east end of the park property. Berning made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the Preliminary Plat for the Westwind Fourth Addition subject to: 1. Park access be changed to show a drive between Lots 3 & 4 and that a 15' walkway be added at the east end of the park property for easier access to the Park. 2. Developer install and pay cost of fence along detention pond berm if the City Engineer determines that the slope of the berm warrants such. 3. Developer install a hard surface mat on Kahler Drive along outlots A & B, connecting Westwind Fourth Addition to County Road 37. 4. There is ample sewer availability. The motion was seconded by Haller. All voted aye. Doug Psyk addressed the Commission regarding his desire to extend the rear lot lines of two lots in Psyk's Fourth Addition in order to make them more saleable. The Commission was uncertain as to exactly how to accomplish this. Psyk is discussing platted lots and wants to add unplatted land to the rear lines which would mean a metes and bounds legal description on a portion of each lot. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION - 5/12/92 Page 4 Berning made a motion to recommend that the City Council direct Linda to contact David Licht by phone to see how to best accomplish this and to have her relate the information to Psyk so he can have the proper documentation available for the Planning Commission meeting to be held on May 26, 1992. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. Berning made a motion to recommend that the City Council direct Linda to contact Licht and arrange for Licht to attend the Planning Commission meeting on May 26, 1992, to discuss the following issues: 1. Recommendation for mini-storage ordinance 2. Clarification of major and minor subdivisions and major and minor variances, and who should address these issues 3. Licht's estimated fees for site plan review, plat review, etc. and guidelines for same 4. How to best handle Psyk's request to add footage to the back of each of his two lots Berning made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9: 40 PM. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.