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Home My WebLink About1993-03-02 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY CENTERVILLE, MINNESOTA HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Centerville held a public hearing on Tuesday, March 2, 1993 at the City Hall. The purpose of the public hearing was to hear all persons present regarding the possibility of amending Ordinance 04, Article as follows: Now Reads: 34.06. AMOUNT OF YARD OCCUPIED. A detached accessory building not over one story and not exceeding twelve (12) feet in height may occupy not to exceed ten (10) percent square footage of the area of any rear yard. Amend to Read: 34.06. -Q1 AMOUNT OF YARD OCCUPIED_ In the R2A. R -2 and R -5 zoning districts a detached accessory building not over one story and not exceeding sixteen (1n) feet in height may occupy not to exceed ten (10) percent square footage of the area of any rear yard. 34.06. -02 AMOUNT OF YARD OCCUPIED_ Tn the R - zoning district a detached accessory building not over one story and not exceeding sixteen (16) feet in height may occupy not to exceed fifteen (15) percent square footage of the area of any rear yard. Chairperson Tourville called the public hearing to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: Drilling, LaMotte, Welk. Absent: Vermeulen_ Chairperson Tourville summarized the proposed amendment to the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. It was noted that this proposed amendment is the result of a request for variance to build a garage in the R -4 Zoning District which would exceed the ten (10) percent square footage of the area of their rear yard. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that accessory buildings have been allowed to be built which exceed the ten (10) percent square footage of the area of any rear yard in the R -4 Zoning District. Chairperson Tourville noted that there no persons present in the audience_ P &Z MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 1993 PAGE TWO Motion by Drilling, second by LaMotte to adjourn the public hearing, motion carried unanimously. Hearing adjourned 7:40 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Centerville held their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 2, 1993 at the City Hall. Chairperson Tourville called the regular meeting to order at 7:41 p.m. Present: Drilling, LaMotte, Welk. Absent: Vermeulen. MINUTES Motion by Drilling, second by Welk to approve the February 2, 1993 meeting minutes, AYE - Drilling; AYE - Welk; AYE - LaMotte; ABSTAIN - Tourville, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Possibility of Amending Ordinance 44. Section 34.06 AMOUNT OF YARD OCCUPIED, The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the possibility of amending Ordinance #4, Section 34.06 AMOUNT OF YARD OCCUPIED. Chairperson Tourville noted that Gunnar Pettersen, Building Inspector, has expressed concern regarding the proposed amendment to increase from twelve (12) feet in height requirement to sixteen (16) feet in height. Mr. Pettersen expressed that this may allow some larger buildings on larger lots. Mr. Pettersen noted that the height is the average of the sidewall plus one half of the sidewall to the peak of the roof. Mr_ Pettersen noted that this is based on the Uniform Building Code. Chairperson Tourville expressed that is seemed to contradictory to allow the R -4 zoning district to occupy fifteen percent of the rear yard and to allow the larger lot districts to occupy only ten percent of their rear yards. Chairperson Tourville suggested making it fifteen percent across the board. Commission member Welk expressed agreement with Chairperson Tourville. Commission member Drilling expressed that the reason for separating the R -4 district was to make the present non- conforming buildings conforming. Commission member Drilling expressed that he preferred to leave the proposed amendment as is. P &Z MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 1993 PAGE THREE Chairperson Tourville expressed concern about including the R -1 and R -3 zoning districts. Chairperson Tourville noted that the R -1 and R -3 zoning districts have a ten (10) acre minimum lot size. Chairperson Tourville also noted that many of the forms of buildings allowed in the R -1 and R -3 zoning districts do not fall under the Uniform Building Code. Commission member Drilling asked if the Planning and Zoning Commission would be creating a problem. Commission member Drilling asked if there were residents lining up from the R -1 and R -3 zoning districts for variances from the current ordinance. Commission member Drilling noted that all the Planning and Zoning Commission is doing is separating the R -4 zoning district from the present ordinance. Chairperson Tourville was adamant about separating the R -1 and R- 3 zoning districts. Commission member Welk noted that as long as the Planning and Zoning Commission is considering amending the current ordinance now we could prevent problems in the future. Chairperson Tourville noted that in the past a variance has been granted to the R -1 zoning district regarding this section of the ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed at length the proposed amendment. It appeared to be the consensus of the Planning and Zoning Commission to table further discussion of the proposed amendment to Ordinance #4, Section 34.06 AMOUNT OF YARD OCCUPIED to allow staff to ask Gunnar Petterssn, Building Inspector, for a definition of height and how it is determined according to the Uniform Building Code. The Planning and Zoning Commission also requested City staff to investigate the public hearing requirements. Pnygihility of emending Or ,manna #4 to Allnw fnr Only One Brcennnry Building (Stowage Shed) per Lot. The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed at the length the proposed amendment to allow for only one accessory building per lot. Chairperson Tourville requested to meet with City staff and interested Planning and Zoning Commission members to re -draft the proposed amendment and to investigate the examples from other cities. P &Z MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 1993 PAGE FOUR Motion by Tourville, second by Drilling to table discussion of the possibility of amending Ordinance #4 to allow for only one accessory building (storage shed) per lot until the next meeting, motion carried unanimously. Nnmtnatinn of Chairperson and Actin, Chairperson Chairperson Tourville noted that Ordinance #37 setting forth the Planning and Zoning Commission was adopted in May of 1983. There have been two amendments to the ordinance. Chairperson Tourville noted that there is no mention of an Acting Chairperson in the ordinance or its amendments. Chairperson Tourville asked the Commission members if there was any amendments or other changes they would like to see to Ordinance #37. It appeared to be the consensus of the Planning and Zoning Commission members present that they did not have a problem with how the current Ordinance #37 reads. Motion by Drilling, second by Welk to appoint Dan Tourville as Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission, AYE - Drilling; AYE - Welk; AYE - LaMotte; ABSTAIN - Tourville, motion carried. Motion by LaMotte, second by Drilling to appoint Kathy Welk as Acting Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission, AYE- Drilling; AYE - LaMotte; AYE - Tourville; ABSTAIN - Welk, motion carried. Review of Ordinance #4, Article 7. Motion by Tourville, second by Welk to table discussion of the review of Ordinance #4, Article 7, motion carried unanimously. Goals And Priorities. Chairperson Tourville noted that the City Council held a meeting to establish Goals and Priorities for the City of Centerville. Chairperson Tourville noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission should set its own goals and priorities. Chairperson Tourville noted the Planning and Zoning Commission is progressing on the review of Ordinance #4. Chairperson Tourville also noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission has been setting aside money for codification of Ordinance #4. NEW BUSINESS: Possible Rarnning of PRltien T,aks Rifle. Second Addition. Chairperson Tourville noted that this a area is serviced by sewer. It may be appropriate to rezone the eight residential P &Z MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 1993 PAGE FIVE properties from R -1 Rural Residential to R -2 Single Family Residential. Motion by Tourville, second by Welk to consult the City Attorney • as to the deposition of the Peltier Lake Hills, Second Addition • rezoning, AYE - Tourville; AYE - Welk; ABSTAIN - Drilling; ABSTAIN - LaMotte, motion failed. DISCUSSION: Bnnrn Creek Suh- Cnmmittee The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the Acorn Creek Sub- Committee set -up by the City Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission questioned why the City Council set up the Acorn Creek Sub- Committee. The Planning and Zoning Commission questioned if the City Council has lost confidence in the Planning and Zoning Commission. In past it has been the procedure to send back proposed developments to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further review. The Planning and Zoning Commission questioned if the City Council thought the Planning and Zoning Commission neglected to research or if there was a lack of argument presented for approval of the proposed Acorn Creek development. The Planning and Zoning Commission expressed concern that this may happen again. The Planning and Zoning Commission suggested that in the future joint meetings of the Park and Recreation Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council could be held to eliminate the need for extra meetings. It was noted that Developers have expressed concern in the past about the City of Centerville being difficult to work with. ADJOURN: Motion by Welk, second by Tourville to adjourn the meeting, motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned 10:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sanna E. Buckbee Assistant City Clerk