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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-12 P & ZCity of Centerville Planning & Zoning Minutes March 12, 2002 CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION March 12, 2002 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on March 12, 2002 at 6:35 p.m. PRESENT: Chairperson Brian Hanson Commission Member John McLean Commission Member Ray DeVine Commission Member Mary Jo Helmbrecht ABSENT: Commission Member David Kilian Commission Member Tom Wilharber COUNCIL: Dick Travis STAFF: Building Official/Public Works Director, Mr. Paul Palzer City Clerk, Ms. Teresa Bender I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. III. APPEARANCES 1. Mr. Wayne LeBlanc, 1677 Peltier Lake Drive, stated that due to the upcoming public input meeting, he would keep the discussion brief. Mr. LeBlanc discussed several proposals that had been discussed at the Lino Lakes council meeting and explained that the City of Lino Lakes desired to contain language addressing a sunset clause so that their Ordinance would terminate after a two (2) year period. This would allow three (3) seasons for the birds and would be revisited at that time. Chairperson Hanson questioned the percentage of the northern portion of the lake for the no wake zone. Mr. LeBlanc stated that same would be almost half of the northern portion and that same was very shallow in that area. Mr. LeBlanc stated that the proposed Ordinance #68 would primarily prohibit the use of speedboats in that area. Commissioner DeVine stated that he would have preferred to have public hearings Page 1 of 5 City of Centerville Planning & Zoning Minutes March 12, 2002 regarding this issue. Ms. Bender stated that due to the fact that the City of Centerville is a Statutory City it is not required to have same; however, Council felt it was in the best interest of the City to ascertain public input. Ms. Bender stated that there was also a timing issue with legal posting, requirements for publishing the ordinance and the herons nesting season. Chairperson Hanson felt that it was a short time period for review. Mr. LeBlanc reiterated Ms. Bender’s reasoning for the short timeframe. Chairperson Hanson questioned whether the no wake zone was also a spawning area. Mr. LeBlanc stated that it is not a posted area. Mr. Richard Thompson, 1657 Peltier Lake Drive, addressed several issues by stating that his main interest is that the outcome from the no wake zone is beneficial to wildlife and the water quality of the lake. Mr. Jerry Linder stated that he hoped monitoring of the herons would continue. Mr. Thompson stated that he had concerns regarding individuals not knowing the new ordinance. Mr. LeBlanc stated that Anoka County would place 4-7 buoys and signage at the access. Mr. Thompson stated that he requested that a phone number be added to the signage for reporting violations, etc. Mr. Thompson stated that several people from the Department of Natural Resources and the Rice Creek Watershed District have monitored the rookery over the past year. Chairperson Hanson stated that he felt it would be advantageous if the monitoring continued during the two (2) year period. Commissioner DeVine concurred. Motion by Commissioner McLean, seconded by Chairperson Hanson to forward proposed Ordinance #68 to council for their consideration. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Mr. Bill Martin, ATS&R - Centerville Elementary School Mr. Martin stated that the school would be demolishing the temporary classrooms, adding air conditioning, exterior windows at floor level, drain tile, fire sprinklers and an entrance addition. Mr. Martin stated that the bid process would commence April 9, 2002 and it is anticipated that all work will be completed during summer break. Commissioner Helmbrecht questioned Mr. Palzer as to whether the construction plans met all codes. Page 2 of 5 City of Centerville Planning & Zoning Minutes March 12, 2002 Mr. Martin stated that the only modification to the plans that had been suggested by the Building Official or City Administrator were that of screening of the trash enclosure area and same would be completed. Commissioner Helmbrecht questioned the condition of Westview Street. Mr. Palzer stated that the road is in pretty good shape and construction would not be held up due to any repairs. Chairperson Hanson thanked Mr. Martin. Commissioner Helmbrecht stated that the community looks forward to the new look of the school and it is much needed. V. OLD BUSINESS None. VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Proposed Ordinance #68 - Regulating the Surface Use of Motorized Watercraft on Peltier Lake Previously discussed. 2. Ordinance #61 - Adult Establishments Chairperson Hanson questioned whether any members were on board when this ordinance was re-written. Chairperson Hanson stated that it was approximately three (3) years ago. Commissioner DeVine questioned the purpose of the commission looking at this ordinance again. Chairperson Hanson and Commissioner Helmbrecht stated that the current ordinance addresses massage parlors but not body piercing or tattooing. Consensus was that the Commission desired to contain definitions from Chapter 114: of the League of MN Cities Model Ordinance and felt that same should be incorporated in the amended ordinance. Commissioner DeVine read same. Commissioners Helmbrecht and DeVine did not understand the necessity of inclusion of ear piercing. Ms. Bender stated that additional areas of the body are pierced and a gun is not always used to accomplish same. Chairperson Hanson stated that people also have tattoo parties in their private residences. Commissioner Helmbrecht questioned how many establishments are allowed in Ordinance #4. Chairperson Hanson stated that Ordinance #4 does not address same, Ordinance #61 does. Page 3 of 5 City of Centerville Planning & Zoning Minutes March 12, 2002 Mr. Palzer stated that massage parlors are required to be at least 500’ from a residential zone. Chairperson Hanson stated that massage parlors, body piercing and tattooing should be in an ordinance other than Adult Establishments. Consensus was to have separate ordinances for body piercing and tattooing. Adult establishments would contain massage parlors. Commissioner McLean questioned whether the City regulates hobbies. Consensus was that tattooing and body piercing generally begin as hobbies and turn into businesses. Consensus was that the Commission desired an ordinance similar to that of the City of Forest Lake. Mr. Thompson questioned whether there was a problem with the current Ordinance #61. Chairperson Hanson stated that body piercing and tattooing are not addressed in the current ordinance. Commissioner DeVine suggested looking at creating a new ordinance in regards to body piercing, tattooing and massage parlors. Commissioner DeVine suggested having a work session to discuss same. Consensus was to utilize Chapter 114 for Tattooing and Body Piercing and the City of Forest Lake’s ordinance for massage parlors. The commission requested that staff notify Commissioners Kilian and Wilharber. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Right of Way Ordinance Brief discussion was had regarding this sample ordinance and its necessity. Motion by Commissioner DeVine, seconded by Commissioner McLean to table this item. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Consideration of the February 5, 2002 meeting minutes. Motion by Commissioner DeVine, seconded by Commissioner Helmbrecht to approve the February 5, 2002 meeting minutes as presented. Ayes - 4, Nays - 0, Abstain - 1 (Hanson). Motion carried. Commissioner DeVine questioned fencing requirements for above ground pools. Mr. Palzer interpreted Ordinance #4 requirements. The Commission questioned the Ordinance #4 and its status at Council level. Ms. Bender stated that Council tabled the item and the Mayor had submitted questions/concerns and that the Commission had copies of same before them. Commissioner DeVine stated that public hearings had already been held and that Ordinance #4 had encompassed Page 4 of 5 City of Centerville Planning & Zoning Minutes March 12, 2002 approximately two (2) years of hard work. Commissioner Helmbrecht stated that the Commission is advisory. Commissioner DeVine stated that the Olson’s have waited many months for the amendment for kennels to be added to Ordinance #4, lots have not been sub-divided and other items have been placed on hold. Consensus was to forward a request to Council requesting consideration of passing the kennel amendment by itself. IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Devine, seconded by Commissioner McLean to adjourn the March 12, 2002 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 8:03 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Teresa Bender, City Clerk Page 5 of 5