2010-04-13 PC Minutes
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PLANNING and ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
APRIL 13, 2010
Albertville Council Chamber 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chair Kocon.
PRESENT: Chair Frank Kocon, Commission members Robert Olson, Natalya Lindberg, and
Dale Edgren, Council liaison Dan Wagner
ABSENT: none
OTHERS: City Planner Al Brixius, Zoning Administrator/Building Official Jon Sutherland,
and City Clerk/Recording Secretary Bridget Miller
ADOPT AGENDA
Chair Kocon asked for a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION BY Commission member Edgren, seconded by Commission member Olson to
approve the Tuesday, April 13, 2010 agenda as presented, which will be scanned and an
electronic copy will be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES
Chair Kocon asked if there were any changes, additions, or deletions to be made on the Tuesday,
March 9, 2010 regular Planning and Zoning Commission minutes. Kocon corrected the minutes
to reflect Council liaison Tom Fay filling in for Dan Wagner at the March 9, 2010 meeting.
MOTION BY Commission member Olson, seconded by Commission member Lindberg to
approve the Tuesday, March 9, 2010 regular Planning and Zoning Commission minutes as
amended noting Council liaison Fay’s attendance, which a signed copy will be scanned and an
electronic copy will be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk. Kocon, Olson, and Lindberg
voted aye. Edgren abstained from voting.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRO-TECH MARINE FOR THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (CUPS) WITHIN AN I-1
INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5720 BARTHEL INDUSTRIAL
DRIVE NE:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR OPEN AND OUTDOOR SALES DISPLAY AS A
PRINCIPAL OR CONDITIONAL USE; AND,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR ENCLOSED RETAIL SALES OTHER THAN THOSE
ALLOWED AS A PERMITTED OR CONDITIONAL USE IN AN I-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONING
DISTRICT; AND,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE PER SECTION 1000.16.B OF
THE 2005 ALBERTVILLE MUNICIPAL CITY CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE)
Chair Kocon opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
City Planner Brixius went over the history of Pro-Tech Marine that was located at 5640
MacKenzie Avenue NE. Steve Mruz, on behalf of Pro-Tech Marine has applied for Conditional
Use Permits for the address of 5720 Barthel Industrial Drive NE owned by James and LaVerne
Franklin and former business site for Greater Minnesota Home Improvements (GMNI). The
property on Barthel Industrial Drive NE is zoned I-1, Limited Industrial that requires CUPs to
allow for outdoor sales, outdoor storage, and retail sales. In 2007, GMNI received approval for a
CUP to allow for outdoor storage and outdoor sales. According to the application submitted by
Pro-Tech Marine, the intent of the business will include marine repair and storage; limited retail
sales; outdoor storage; and, outdoor sales/display area.
Brixius continued by reporting on the CUP relating to the outdoor display area, which Pro-Tech
Marine proposes to utilize a concrete pad for the display of a single boat for sale. The cement
pad has already been installed, but staff is not clear whether the applicants or previous tenants
installed the outdoor sales area. Staff is hopeful that the cement pad will deter the tenant from
overflowing the display onto the grass area with material items.
Brixius brought up Pro-Tech Marine’s intentions for retail sales that will be located within a
portion of the principal building. Brixius concluded with the outdoor storage that will be an area
on the south parcel that will be utilized for outdoor storage of boat in a fenced-in area that will be
20,678 square-feet in size.
Brixius noted that as staff continued to review the application for the CUPs, the site and building
plan that was submitted appeared similar to the Russ Winslow application. Staff realized there
were a few slight revisions to the Winslow site plans that would allow Pro-Tech Marine to meet
the necessary requirements for the site.
Brixius went over the staff recommendations which were as follows:
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The submitted site plans contradict the existing conditions of the site. It is not clear from the
applicant’s submittals whether they are proposing to expand and improve the parking areas or
use existing conditions. Their site plan does not accurately illustrate the sign location or outdoor
display area. An accurate site plan is needed for approval of the requested conditional use
permits.
Staff cannot recommend an action on this application until the information is clarified and
missing information is submitted in both plan set form and narrative form. Therefore, staff
recommends tabling this issue until the next meeting in order to gather the additional required
information from the applicants. In considering the application, the following information is
missing:
1. Signature of applicant on page two (2) of the application form;
2. Clarification of the exact location and size of the existing concrete display area;
3. Clarification regarding who installed the display area and when;
4. Exterior lighting locations on site plan and light fixture details (existing and proposed) in
conformance with Section 4600.4A.3 and 1000.10 of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance;
5. Clarification is needed regarding the proposed plans of the applicant for the parking lot,
including parking stall and drive aisle dimensions;
6. At least twelve (12) parking stalls shall be provided for;
7. Clarification is needed regarding the fence/gate location and size details;
8. Details of the proposed fence to screen the outdoor storage area, including the fence
size/height details;
9. The northernmost fence line shall be moved so it is in line with the north side of the
building;
10. Clarification on the proposed location, dimensions, and size of the outdoor sales display
area;
11. Clarification regarding the exact location of the freestanding sign (sign no. 2) including
setbacks to property lines;
12. Clear delineation between the parking and outdoor storage areas; and
13. Revised site plan shall be required to be submitted illustrating the required items as
requested by staff.
Even though staff feels the CUPs can be approved, it is being recommended that the following
conditions will be added subject to the approval of the CUPs:
1. Review of buildings by the Building Official in accordance with the Building and Fire
Code;
2. Review of the site plan by the City Engineer regarding the grading and drainage;
3. Outdoor sales display area shall be limited to the existing display area and shall not be
expanded; and,
4. Outdoor storage shall not be allowed to occupy any required parking spaces and shall be
contained within the fenced-in area.
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The Commission members were concerned with the outdoor display area as well as the outdoor
storage area regarding the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the site. Restricting the amount
of boats, trailers, etc. that could possibly be stored on the site and screening the items from the
abutting property owners.
Chair Kocon informed the Commission members that he took the time to stop by the site to visit
with the applicant. During the discussion the location of the fencing was brought up and Kocon
felt it would meet the needs; however, expressed concern with the gate opening along the side
and the front over the driveway.
Chair Kocon asked if any Commission members had questions or concerns regarding the
proposed Pro-Tech Marine Conditional Use Permits within an I-1 Industrial Zoning District for
property located at 5720 Barthel Industrial Drive NE for open and outdoor sales display as a
principal or conditional use; and, for enclosed retail sales other than those allowed as a permitted
or conditional use in an I-1 Industrial Zoning District; and, for outdoor storage per Section
1000.16.B of the 2005 Albertville Municipal City Code (Zoning Ordinance).
Chair Kocon asked if there was anyone in the audience that wanted to share comments or
concerns regarding the proposed Pro-Tech Marine Conditional Use Permits within an I-1
Industrial Zoning District for property located at 5720 Barthel Industrial Drive NE for open and
outdoor sales display as a principal or conditional use; and, for enclosed retail sales other than
those allowed as a permitted or conditional use in an I-1 Industrial Zoning District; and, for
outdoor storage per Section 1000.16.B of the 2005 Albertville Municipal City Code (Zoning
Ordinance).
Chair Kocon asked for a motion to table the proposed Pro-Tech Marine Conditional Use Permits
within an I-1 Industrial Zoning District for property located at 5720 Barthel Industrial Drive NE
for open and outdoor sales display as a principal or conditional use; and, for enclosed retail sales
other than those allowed as a permitted or conditional use in an I-1 Industrial Zoning District;
and, for outdoor storage per Section 1000.16.B of the 2005 Albertville Municipal City Code
(Zoning Ordinance).
There was no one present in the audience to express their concerns related to the CUPs being
considered. Building Official/Zoning Administrator Sutherland reported that staff received a call
from one of the residents on the public hearing list who would like to see the fence installed as
they see the boats and other miscellaneous items from their property.
MOTION BY Commission member Olson, seconded by Commission member Lindberg to table
the proposed Pro-Tech Marine Conditional Use Permits within an I-1 Industrial Zoning District
for property located at 5720 Barthel Industrial Drive NE for open and outdoor sales display as a
principal or conditional use; and, for enclosed retail sales other than those allowed as a permitted
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or conditional use in an I-1 Industrial Zoning District; and, for outdoor storage per Section
1000.16.B of the 2005 Albertville Municipal City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to the Tuesday, May
11, 2010. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
INTERVIEW PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPLICANTS
Applicant Brian Totman was unable to make the meeting because of a prior commitment.
It was the consensus of the Commission to continue the offer to interview Mr. Totman at the
May 11, 2010 regular Planning and Zoning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Commission member Edgren, seconded by Commission member Olson to
adjourn the April 13, 2010 regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 7:26 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Bridget Miller, City Clerk/Secretary