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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-01 P & Z Minutes - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held in Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. MEETING – 6:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30p.m. 1. Roll Call Present: Commissioner Olson Approved Commissioner Richard Nelson Chair Dawn Kalina Commissioner Jeannie Seppala Commissioner Jim Carciofini Jon Krueger Absent: Commissioner Bruce Thompson Staff: Interim City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis Consulting City Planner, Phil Carlson Council Council Member David Kubat II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. Motion by Commissioner Seppala, seconded by Commissioner Olson to Approve the Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. PUBLIC HEARING (6:30 PM or shortly thereafter) 1. None V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANES 1. Variance Review – 1421 Mound Trail (Garage & Pool) Planning Consultant Phil Carlson introduced this item as presented in his memo, noting that this is an informal review for a variance request for a garage and pool. Discussion ensued about the location of the proposed accessory structures, definitions of yard, required yard, rear yard, setbacks, and the intent of the City Code relative to placement of accessory structures. Discussion also ensued about common law in Minnesota on the lakeshore, with the lake being the front yard and the yard facing the road being the rear yard. Phil noted that there is no question that over the years the interpretation has been different than his, noting that the Council ultimately determines whether a variance is granted. Page 1 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission April 1, 2025 The resident reviewed his request with the Commission and answered questions. A neighbor of the resident’s was in attendance and expressed opposition to Mr. Heron’s request, noting that the building height of the proposed garage would impact visibility from specific windows in her home. The Commission expressed non-binding support (informal review only) for the garage/pool house as long is it meets height and size requirements; there was less support for the pool due to the Commission’s interpretation of “front yard.” The resident intends to submit variances for the garage/pool house and the pool. The Commission requested that the City Code be revised to provide clearer definitions of yard, front yard, frontage, etc., and that the intent of the Code reflects that pools should be restricted to the rear yard. 2. Downtown Master Plan Guidelines a. Parking Guidelines Planning Consultant Phil Carlson introduced this item as presented. Discussion ensued about the number of parking spaces that are recommended downtown, and why the item was referred to the Commission for further consideration. Interim Administrator Lewis noted that the Council requested that Phil review the parking guidelines to ensure consistency with the City Code. Discussion ensued and the Commission agreed to recommend 2 parking spaces per residential unit in the Downtown Master Plan, which is what is outlined in the City Code, and to change the term bedroom to unit. Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to recommend to Council two parking spaces per residential unit in the Downtown Master Plan and to change the term bedroom to unit. All in favor. Motion carried. b. Density Requirements – M-2 Planning Consultant Phil Carlson introduced this item as presented. Discussion ensued about density requirements, and why the item was referred to the Commission. Interim Administrator Lewis noted that the Council requested that Phil review the requirements against industry standards. Discussion ensued and there was consensus among the Commission to recommend to Council 12-30 units/acre in the M-2 District (the density in place before the LaLonde proposal). Motion by Commissioner Carciofini, seconded by Commissioner Seppala to recommend to Council 12-30 acres/unit in the M-2 district. All in favor. Motion carried VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. None VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. None VIII. APPROVAL OF MIN UTES 1. March 4, 2025, 2025, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Interim Administrator Lewis introduced this item as presented. Motion by Commissioner Seppala, seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve the March 4, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes. Commissioner Krueger abstained Commissioner Olson, Commissioner Nelson, Commissioner Kalina, Commissioner Seppala, Commissioner Carciofini in favor. Motion carried. Page 2 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission April 1, 2025 IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. Council Member Liaison Council member Kubat is filling in for Council Member Koski. Council member Kubat suggested that when things slow down that we review the informal variance request process because it’s like a double review of issues. Council member Kubat thanked the Commission for their hard work. 2. Administrator’s Report Interim City Administrator Lewis reviewed the report as presented in the packet. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Seppala, seconded by Commissioner Carciofini to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 3