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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-03 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, June 3, 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 Kals Commissioner Jim Carciofini Jon Krueger Commissioner Bruce Thompson Absent: Commissioner Jeanie Seppala Staff: Interim City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis Consulting City Planner, Phil Carlson Council Council Member Russ Koski II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented, with mention of a revised certificate of survey (handout) for the variance request for 7239 Main Street. Motion by Commissioner Krueger, seconded by Commissioner Olson to Approve the Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. PUBLIC HEARING (6:30 PM or shortly thereafter) 1. Chapter 156 Zoning Ordinance & Table of Allowed Uses (Tabled at last meeting City Planner Phil Carlson introduced this item in the packet as presented, reviewing his memo, which outlines proposed changes to definitions related to yard, required yard, setbacks, etc., as well as placement of accessory structures and inclusion of provisions for lakeshore lots. Discussion ensued about placement of accessory structures, i.e. in front of or behind the house. Phil asked the Commission where they would like to see detached accessory structures (garage). Discussion also ensued about corner lots having two front yards and no rear yard. Phil noted that most homes in the city have interior lots. Phil also noted that placement of swimming pools be clarified in the code. Page 1 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission June 3, 2025 The public hearing is still open from the previous meeting. Public Comments Linda Broussard Vickers at 6756 Centerville Road (previous Planning & Zoning Commissioner) provided a brief history of the Commission’s interpretation of the City Code regarding lakeshore lots (front/rear yards), possible language amendments that had not been completed regarding these lots, homes without garages being allowed to have a “detached garage” rather than it being considered an “accessory structure”, definition of a front yard being that space in front of the building line, allowable fence height of 6’ in the side and rear yards with a fence height of not exceeding 3’ and decorative in the front yard. Ms. Broussard Vickers also added discussion regarding front yard definition on those lots that were corner lots as being driveway location. Mr. Mark Olson, 7867 Eastwood Road, Mounds View, explained that he was a builder and was in attendance for another matter. He stated that he would like to provide a comment regarding houses on corner lots and their definitions of front, side and rear yards being from the back of the curb to where it meets the home and setbacks. He stated that he has worked with other communities to allow a deck to be placed in a side yard but not being able to place footings in a setback but was allowed to cantilever a portion of the deck within the setback. Ms. Broussard Vickers asked about the possible addition of language to the City Code allowing Accessory Dwelling Units for caregivers/family members only on parcels. She stated that the City of Blaine was allowing these types of units. Ms. Broussard Vickers stated that as her property is rather large, she would prefer that the size requirements be different rather than meeting the minimum Code requirements for a single-family home per zoning district. Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Carciofini to close the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Variance Request – 7239 Main Street Deck Encroachment in Easement Planner Phil Carlson introduced this item as presented in the staff report, noting that the applicant has an updated certificate of survey. Phil reviewed the criteria for granting a variance and recommends not granting it based on findings of fact outline in the staff memo. The public hearing was opened. The applicant, Mark Olson at 7867 Eastwood Road in Montsville, MN, provided a brief history of his project, as well as discussions he had with former administrator mark about sewer placement and his need for the variance. Mr. Olson noted that one footing would be in the setback. Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to close the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Variance Request – 7064 Centerville Road – Detached Garage Planner Phil Carlson provided a brief overview of the requested variance – the information was limited due to an incomplete application due to there not being enough information pertaining to the gas line noted in the application. The public meeting was opened and will remain open until the next meeting, when a more complete staff report will also be provided. Page 2 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission June 3, 2025 V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANES 1. None VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. None VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Variance Request – 7239 Main Street Deck Encroachment in Easement The Interim Administrator introduced this item, asking if further discussion is needed before the Commission makes a recommendation. Discussion ensued about the applicant making the deck smaller and/or changing the shape of it. Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Krueger to recommend denial of the variance based on the findings of fact as outlined in the staff report. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. APPROVAL OF MIN UTES 1. May 6, 2025, 2025, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Interim Administrator Lewis introduced this item as presented. Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve the May 6, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes as revised. All in favor. Motion carried. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. Council Member Liaison Council member Koski reported that there was a budget discussion at the last council meeting and that the cost of vehicles is increasing. He also noted that Councilmember Mosher will be tendering his resignation. 2. Administrator’s Report Interim City Administrator Lewis reviewed the report as presented in the packet. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Carciofini, to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 3