12-06-1989 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

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MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1989, 7:30 P.M. - CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Chairman Probst called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL The roll being called the following members were present: Chairman Dennis Probst, Members Raymond McGraw, Scott Petersen, Dorothy Zehm, Dan Ashbach, and Jeanne Winiecki. Member Piotrowski arrived at 7:35 p.m. Absent: Members Dave Carlson and Peter Martin. Also present: Planner John Bergly, Councilmember JoAnn Growe, Clerk Administrator Gary Berger and Deputy Clerk Catherine Iago. APPROVE MINUTES Winiecki moved, seconded by Zehm, that the October 4, 1989,Planning Commission Minutes be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (6-0) CASE #89-19; AMEND Chairman Probst opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. SUP, TWO SATELLITE and Deputy Clerk Iago verified that the Notice of Hearing DISH ANTENNAE, 1201 was published in the New Brighton Bulletin on October 18 W. COUNTY ROAD E, and mailed to affected property owners on October 13, MCGUIRES INN 1989. Planner Bergly reviewed his report of 11-1-89 relative to the request to allow relocation and operation of two 3.7-meter receiving dish antennae at McGuire's Inn. He explained approximately one year ago Council had granted approval of the two antennae directly behind the building, in the parking lot area. Bergly stated he has had discussions with the applicant since that time relative to screening or relocation of the antennae. Bergly stated the applicant proposes to relocate the two dishes to the rear of the site between the parking lot and the railroad. He noted at this proposed location, the dishes will be much less obtrusive than at their present location. The Planner reviewed the view of the dishes from off-site along Lexington Avenue and County Road E. He advised screening is proposed by the placement of four (4) ten-foot evergreen trees on the east side of the dishes; a large deciduous tree near the dishes will also provide screening except when the tree is without leaves. He also noted screening from the north is accomplished by the elevation of the railroad; a small portion of the dishes will be visible from the north, however, the 2 or 3 industrial buildings to the north have no openings on the rear of their buildings. Bergly advised the current placement of the dishes occupy approximately eight parking spaces; if the trees are placed in the green space area to the rear of the parcel additional screening could be provided by placement of a small landscaped island. The Planner recommended approval of the amended special use permit to allow the relocation as proposed based on the fact the new location is superior to the present location and provides the opportunity for more effective screening. Bergly reviewed four conditions for approval listed in his report which relate to screening, painting the dish a neutral color, landscape installation and the dishes proximity to the ground. Steve Kappler, General Manager of McGuire's Inn and a representative of the • company which will relocate the dishes, were present. Kappler stated relocation of the dishes will benefit both McGuires and the City. He explained he has been advised that painting the dish antennae will void the manufacturer ten-year warranty and he requested that condition not be included in the approval. Kappler stated he would be agreeable to adequately screen the dishes.