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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-04 P & ZCITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 4, 2006 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on April 4, 2006, at 6:30 p. m. PRESENT: Acting Chair Klennert Hunt Jeff Hanzal Bob Wright D. Love Tom Wood Mark Pangell ABSENT: Brian Hanson COUNCIL: Council Member Terway STAFF: Mr. Larson, City Administrator I. CALL TO ORDER 1.Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. II. APPEARANCES None. III. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 1. St. Genevieve’s Church – Requested Variance for Driveway Acting Chair Klennert Hunt opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. City Administrator Larson indicated that the Church and the most affected property owner have reached an agreement. Father Fitzgarald indicated he appreciated the request to go back and work something out. Motion by Commissioner Hanzal, seconded by Commissioner Love, to close the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 1 of 6 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 4, 2006 Acting Chair Klennert Hunt closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Hanzal, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to recommend Council approval of the variance for a driveway at St. Genevieve’s Church subject to the draft agreement between the Church and the Highlands. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. OLD BUSINESS 1. Proposed Ordinance #92 – Modifying M-1 District Requirements and Adding the M-2 District The Commission and Staff discussed the proposed new district and agreed to set a public hearing to consider it. Commissioner Wood indicated he would like to leave the Church on its own. Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Pangell, to set a public hearing at the May meeting to discuss amendment of the M-1 District and Creation of the M-2 District. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission agreed that all should be notified to keep them informed and to improve relations. 2. Proposed Ordinance #93 – Modifying Definitions and Changing Regulations Related to Accessory Structures Commissioner Hanzal said he felt the Ordinance was well drafted. Acting Chair Klennert Hunt asked if swimming pools are an accessory structure. City Administrator Larson indicated that they are. Commissioner Hanzal asked if a greenhouse would be included in this. City Administrator Larson indicated it would be. Motion by Commissioner Hanzal, seconded by Commissioner Love, to set a public hearing for the May meeting. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Shaun O’Keefe, Purchase Agreement 1605 Peltier Lake Drive – Request Decrease in Minimum Lot Requirements for Lake Lots Page 2 of 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 4, 2006 Mr. O’Keefe indicated that the lot next door to Mr. Sahlstrom was for sale but now Mr. Sahlstrom property is for sale and this is a double lot as evidenced by survey, which he then provided to the Commission. Mr. O’Keefe indicated that the first half of the lots in the area look to be 75 feet in width and then it goes up to approximately 90 feet of lakeshore. Mr. O’Keefe indicated that Anoka County requires 100 feet of lakeshore so this is nonconforming but according to the neighborhood it would fit in with the makeup of the neighborhood. Mr. Sahlstrom indicated that in order to make the payment on the building to get a mortgage he had to mortgage the lots and at that time they were combined into a single lot. City Administrator Larson explained that the house straddles the property so there is no way to split it without tearing the home down and, even if you do, it does not meet the minimums. He then said that the only way to do this is to change the minimum lot size on lakes. Mr. O’Keefe indicated that he and his brother wish to build houses on each lot. City Administrator Larson indicated that the Ordinance would need to be amended to allow 75 foot lots. Mr. O’Keefe indicated that the frontage along the lake is 174.2 feet. Acting Chair Klennert Hunt indicated that most of the lots in the area are 75 feet wide so it would fit but the Zoning Ordinance does not distinguish between the newer wider lots and the existing older neighborhoods. Acting Chair Klennert Hunt suggested a townhome or duplex with a zero lot line between the homes. City Administrator Larson indicated the City could have a different rule on Peltier Lake by amending the Ordinance. He then said that the minimum lot size is 15,000 square feet. Mr. O’Keefe indicated that he feels the lot size would be approximately 12,000 square feet per lot if the watershed property was purchased and the lots were split. City Administrator Larson asked how much the water utility is willing to sell. Mr. Sahlstrom indicated it is 26 feet. Page 3 of 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 4, 2006 Commissioner Wright said that the lot width would match the surrounding area if you do different zoning for Peltier Lake. Commissioner Wood indicated that he does not want to change the rules and then find out that the County would not agree. He then said that he does not see a hardship and there is the issue of the lots not meeting the minimum square footage requirements. Acting Chair Klennert Hunt indicated that the City cannot help with this as it just will not work. Commissioner Wood said that a duplex would be allowed based on the rules but the City cannot do a lot split. Mr. Sahlstrom thanked the Commission for trying to find a way to make it work. Mr. O’Keefe thanked the Commission for the attempt to work it out. 2. Royal Excavating Site Plan (2044 Gateway Circle) Mr. Black of Royal Excavating indicated that they would like to make this the location of Royal Excavating and then provided an overview of the site plan for the Commission. City Administrator Larson indicated that metal is not allowed as a construction material in the industrial or commercial districts. Mr. Black indicated that above the elevations if they brought the block wall above the doors they would have to put a header in for the doors all the way across. Commissioner Hanzal indicated that the City has held everyone else to masonry standards and he is concerned that other business owners would not be pleased. Acting Chair Klennert Hunt indicated that she does not think this meets the Ordinance but it does fit in with the other styles of the buildings there and it may be necessary to make allowances for this type of situation. Mr. Black indicated that the vents shown on the picture would not be done on this building. Commissioner Love indicated that the City is looking at developing the downtown and he does not want to set precedent of changing rules up and down because then others will ask for consideration of change. Commissioner Wood suggested that the applicant go and ask what else can be done to mitigate it without breaking the Ordinance. Page 4 of 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 4, 2006 Acting Chair Klennert Hunt said that she would prefer a revised plan. She then said that the building looks nice but it does not meet the Ordinance as written. City Administrator Larson suggested having the metal wall section above the door but continue the wall of masonry up to the roof. Mr. Black said that may be possible but he would have to look at it. He then said that he would make the change and asked for the Commission to send it on to Council for approval subject to the recommended change. Mr. Black indicated that they will fence in the yard for security. Commissioner Wright asked if there is a lot of hazardous materials stored on site. Mr. Black indicated that they are required to provide adequate storage on site as per the Fire Code. He then said that there are two floor drains and there is a trap to separate them to be cleaned out on a regular basis. Motion by Wood, seconded by Love, to recommend Council approval of the site plan based on the requirement that the metal be decorative except over the doors, that the concrete go up to the roof, and that approval is subject to review and approval of Staff. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. City Administrator Larson asked the applicant to redraw the plan and provide it to Staff for consideration. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS None. VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. March 14, 2006 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Love, seconded by Commissioner Wood to approve the Minutes of March 14, 2006, as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 5 of 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 4, 2006 VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Hanzal to Adjourn the April 4, 2006 Planning Commission Meeting at 8:16 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 6 of 7