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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-08 Handouts Planning & Zoning Commission Report and Recommendation. The Planning & Zoning Commission met on January 8, 2013, to consider a request of Steven J. Vermeersch on behalf of TBD Company, for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate a vehicle repair business at 7137 - 20 Avenue, City of Centerville. Findings: 1) The Planning and Zoning Commission heard and considered all testimony of interested persons submitted in writing prior to and in person during the public hearing. 2) The proposed use may be operated in the B -1 zoning district subject to a Conditional Use Permit with reasonable conditions. 3) The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 4) The applicant is willing to conform to conditions in the draft Conditional Use Permit attached hereto. RECOMMENDATION. The Planning Commission finds that the standards for granting a Conditional Use Permit have been met and recommends that the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the conditions contained in the draft CUP attached hereto. January 8, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission Dallas Larson, Administrator ■■ rrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr r CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1. Permit. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the City of Centerville hereby grants approval of a conditional use permit for: Steven J. Vermeersch and TBD Company, 7137 - 20 Avenue to operate an auto repair business and subject the conditions of this permit. 2. Property. The permit is for the following described property: 7137 - 2e Avenue (PIN #23- 31 -22 -I1 -0009) THE N 178.75 FT OF S 544.50 FT OF E1 /2 OF NE1 /4 OF NE1 /4 OF SEC 23 TWP 31 RGE 22, EX RD, SUB] TO EASE OF REC 3. Conditions. This permit is issued subject to the following conditions: a) No more than seven (7) vehicles awaiting repairs shall be stored on the site at any one time and shall be parked only on a paved surface. Inoperable vehicles shall not be stored outside a building for more than 72 hours. b) Vehicles with damaged or missing body parts shall be stored only inside a building. c) No more than two (2) vehicles offered for sale shall be parked on the property at any time. d) Bulk gasoline or other fuels shall not be stored on site and there shall be no exterior storage of containers of lubricants or other chemicals. e) Limits on the noise emitted at the property line shall conform to the noise regulations contained in City Code Section 91.09 and other nuisance regulations contained in Chapter 91. I f) Testing of gasoline engines and other noise producing equipment shall be limited to the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. g) Landowner and the business operator shall jointly and individually be responsible for the continuing conformance with the permit and that if the proposed use is not initiated within six (6) months of this date, the permit shall be void. h) Grantee will follow the applicable standards and requirements of the City of Centerville, Rice Creek Watershed District, Anoka County, Army Corp of Engineers, FEMA, Minnesota DNR and any other agency having jurisdiction over the property and shall secure and file with the City, any permits required by outside agencies. i) The City reserves the right to annually review this permit for compliance with the conditions and may impose additional conditions to mitigate unforeseen problems. 4. Criminal Penalty. Violation of the terms of this permit is a criminal misdemeanor. Dated: CITY OF CENTERVILLE BY: Tom Wilharber, Mayor Attest: Teresa Bender, City Clerk STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF ANOKA ) The foregoing was acknowledged before me this _ day of 2007. by Tom Wilharber, Mayor and Teresa Bender, Clerk of the City of Centerville, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation and pursuant to authority granted by its City Council. tery -t fe 1880 Main Street, CenterviCCe, 91ff55038 E5tafisha 18-57 6S1- 429 -3232 or Fa-X651-429-8629 January 8, 2013 Memo to Planning and Zoning Commission Re: Keeping of Chickens I have looked into the question of whether the city should consider allowing chickens to be kept in the city. I found that our neighboring communities of Hugo, Lino Lakes, Circle Pines and Lexington are similar to Centerville, in that they only allow farm animals in agricultural areas, typically on parcels of ten acres or more. I found a few communities that allow chickens to be kept in the city in small lot residential neighborhoods, but it is not a common practice. While hens do not make noise to the manner of roosters, they do make noises. One of the common concerns amongst the cities is that the feed materials will attract rodents and other vermin. Centerville is part of the Centennial Lakes Police Department service area along with Lexington and Circle Pines. The three cities have committed to coordinating their respective code of regulations for ease of enforcement. Animal regulations are identical in the three cities. I would recommend that we not make any changes in our regulations on keeping of animals until we visit with Circle Pines and Lexington. If they are not interested in allowing chickens, then I would suggest that we not make any changes. Dallas Larson, City Administrator From Website Citychicken.com: Apple Valley, MN. The City Code states that only domestic animals commonly referred to as "house pets" may be kept in those zoning districts zoned for residential uses. This means the City does not allow, either as a permitted use or as a conditional use, the keeping of chickens at single family residences. The keeping of chickens is considered an agricultural pursuit and is permitted only in those areas zoned for agricultural uses. Blaine, MN. Domestic farm animals, including cattle, horses, sheep, goats and chickens are only permitted in Agricultural (AG) and Farm Residential (FR) zoning districts. Buffalo, MN. Chickens are not allowed within city limits. Burnsville, MN. The City Code was changed in 2009 to read: No more than 4 chickens shall be maintained at any one residence or premises. Hen chickens may be kept within the residential district. The keeping of roosters is prohibited. Edina, MN. Chickens not allowed. Elk River, MN. Elk River defines an `animal' as a dog, cat, or other animal which is harbored, fed, or kept by any person. No dog, cat, or other animal shall be allowed by its owner to run at large. Little Falls, MN. Has an ordinance that does not allow chickens to live in town. (As of 2010.) The Town was approached in 2010 to revise the Town ordinance to allow chickens, so get on -board with this agenda if you live in Little Falls, MN. Minneapolis, MN. Unlimited. Applicant needs consent from 80 percent of neighbors within 100 feet of real estate. Chickens must be penned. Plymouth, MN. The City of Plymouth does not allow chickens in residential zoning districts. Rosemount, MN. You can have up to 3 hens, no roosters. You must get written permission from all the neighbors whose yards border yours. You must keep them in a coop between 12 and 24 inches above ground and the legs of the coop must be sunk in cement footers. And there is a $25 annual fee to keep chickens. Roseville, MN. See City Code section 407.02: G. Keeping of Farm Animals: The keeping of cows, horses, sheep, goats or any four - legged animal commonly known as farm animals, OTHER THAN those commonly called poultry, in any pasture, stable or any enclosure within 300 feet or less of any other lot in any residence district. (Ord. 629, 9- 28 -70) St. Paul, MN. Can have one chicken without a permit, but more than one you have to get permission from 75% of neighbors 150 ft. around, or proof you have no neighbors for 150 feet. No roosters, and no selling eggs without a permit. St. Francis MN. No fowl may be kept on a parcel f real y ep p o ea estate smaller in area than five acres, except for the keeping of pigeons and doves. CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting on January 2, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Chairperson Darrin Mosher Commissioner Thomas Wood Commissioner Russ Koski Commissioner Matthew Montain ABSENT: Commissioner James Flint Commissioner Olaf Lee Commissioner Eric Larson STAFF: Administrator Dallas Larson OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member Love I. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mosher at 6:00 p.m.. i 1. Roll Call II. Site Plan Review Industrial Project - 2034 Fairview Street. Mr. Peter Hoefler, owner of HAF Equipment was present along with his architect to review their plan for a new 12,000 square foot building. They also have plans for expansion of up to an additional 18,000 square feet for a total of 30,000 feet. Mr. Hoefler reviewed his operations indicating that his company produces production equipment for the food industry. Ms. Amanda Berndt, architect, reviewed the site plan, noting setbacks, parking, loading and green space requirements of the city code are being met. Tree planting requirements were noted, but not yet shown on the plan Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Koski to approve the site plan. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Koski to adiourn the meetinp, at 6:25 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Dallas Larson, Administrator Page 1 of 1