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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-04 P & Z CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 4, 2003 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held their regularly PRESENT: ABSENT: John McLean COUNCIL: Council Member Broussard Vickers STAFF: City Administrator, Ms. Moore-Sykes I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. II. OA TH OF OFFICE 1. Administer the Oath of Office - Ms. J ennefer Klennert Hunt Chair Hanson administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Klennert Hunt. 2. Administer the Oath of Office - Ms. Michelle Lakso Chair Hanson administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Lakso. III. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. IV. APPEARANCES None. Page 1 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes March 4, 2003 v. OLD BUSINESS 1. Snowmobile Ordinance Chair Hanson indicated the Commission had asked for information from the snowmobile club as to whether membership from Centerville had increased as promised and asked whether that information was available. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that Staff would look into the matter with the Rice Creek Trail Association and Mr. Koppy. Commissioner Kilian requested that "in use and in operating condition" as well as under streets and highways adding "at any place while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs". These items were to be added under restrictions. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated she would like to remove the reference to specific state statutes and use "is permitted in conformance with state law" in the event that the state statute numbers change, the Ordinance does not have to be amended. Commissioner Klennert Hunt commented that the noise Ordinance was more restrictive than the snowmobile Ordinance with hours of operation. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated the noise Ordinance addresses the level of noise not the machine making the noise. Discussion concerning the hours of operation ensued and the Commission agreed to leave the hours as is. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers noted the new state statute language needed to be inserted on Page 3 as well as the new snowmobile education requirements. Commissioner Klennert Hunt indicated that one of the sample ordinances referenced under penalties that it would be the responsibility of the owner of the machine. The Commission agreed to add and the "owner of the vehicle" under penalties. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers recommended adding the language from the Lino Lakes ordinance concerning careless, reckless or negligent driving behavior as well as defining direct crossing. Chair Hanson asked whether a public hearing would be required for the changes. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated the City has, in the past, made a point of having public hearings for these types of ordinance changes but said the City is not required to hold a public hearing and she would prefer to list the matter on the agenda and have staff provide a synopsis of changes for anyone interested. Page 2 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes March 4, 2003 v. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Noo Vang - Night Club Mr. Noo Vang addressed the Commission and explained that he would like to convert the building he is considering purchasing to a nightclub for older Asian people. He then asked the Commission for assistance with the matter. Chair Hanson asked what the hours of operation would be. Mr. Vang indicated he would like to be open until 12:00 or 1 :00 a.m. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers asked whether Mr. Vang had received information from Staff concerning the City's Code. She then indicated that the building does not meet the City's Ordinance requirements and, when the use changes, Mr. Vang would be required to bring the building into conformance with the Ordinance. Mr. Vang indicated he intended to remodel the inside of the building, section it off and carpet it. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated the Ordinance requires that the inside walls be out of wood frame and the outside out of cement block. She also told Mr. Vang he would be required to sprinkle the building. Mr. Vang indicated he was aware of the sprinkler requirement. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated that the Commission could not give permission in advance for the business in order to assist Mr. Vang with his purchase. She then said that, if the use is allowed and all Ordinance requirements met, the business would be allowed. Mr. Vang indicated he had come to the City to determine what would be required to make the building work. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated that the biggest upgrade would be to the outside of the building to meet the concrete or masonry outside requirements. Commissioner De Vine indicated that the building would need to be modified and all other Ordinance requirements met and the use would be allowed. He also indicated that the parking lot would need to be paved. Mr. Vang asked if he would need to bring the building into compliance with the Ordinance if he assumed the operations rather than purchasing the building. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated that the change in use is what triggers the requirement to bring the building into conformance with the Ordinance. Page 3 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes March 4, 2003 Mr. Vang indicated he would need to have a professional go along to discuss the remodeling of the building to meet City Ordinance. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated the building inspector would be able to assist Mr. Vang with the City's requirements. Chair Hanson asked whether Rice Creek would need to be involved. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that Rice Creek, the State of Minnesota for the liquor license and Anoka County if food is being served would all need to be involved. Mr. Vang asked if he needed to have a paved parking lot. The Commission indicated that paving the parking is a City requirement. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated Mr. Vang would need to get a permit and have his plans reviewed by the City Engineer and City Staff. Commissioner Wilharber asked if Mr. Vang planned on servIng food. Mr. Vang indicated he would be serving food. Commissioner Wilharber asked what the occupancy would be. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that occupancy would be governed by state fire codes. Mr. Vang asked if a new roof would be required. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated that the City's Ordinance did not address that but recommended having an architect determine whether there would need to be any changes to the roof when the exterior walls are changed. Mr. Vang indicated he would like to remove two poles to allow for a larger dance floor. Commissioner Kilian recommended having an architect look into it to determine whether the poles can be moved. Commissioner Wilharber indicated Mr. Vang should consult with an engineer or architect to determine whether it would be feasible to put up the block walls. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers told Mr. Vang that the type of business is allowed but there are issues with upgrading the building to meet City codes. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS Chair Hanson asked for an update on the mInI-storage matter. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that she, Mr. Hughback, the Mayor, Mr. Rehbein, and the City Attorney would be meeting later in the week to discuss the matter. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers asked if Mr. Carpenter was invited to the meeting. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that this discussion may not involve him as they would be Page 4 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes March 4, 2003 discussing the delinquent accounts. She then indicated that Mr. V otel has been working as go between with Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Rehbein. Chair Hanson asked for an update on the dog kennel. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that Mr. Rehbein must install a street allowing access to the property and the owner of the dog kennel is aware of same. Commissioner Wilharber indicated he would prefer that the City's last liquor license be used for a very nice restaurant rather than a nightclub. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated the City may have a tough time denying the nightclub if all requirements are met. Chair Hanson indicated he had spoken to Mr. Vang and told him that the building was nonconforming and would need to be brought into compliance. Commissioner Kilian indicated the owner of the building does not want to sell it and was surprised to see City Staff and Mr. Vang touring his facility. VIII. CONSIDERA TION OF MINUTES 1. February 4,2003, Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes Commissioner Wilharber requested the following change: Correct the spelling of Koppe to Koppy. Motion by Commissioner Wilharber, seconded by Commissioner Kilian to approve the minutes of February 4, 2003, as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioners DeVine, Klennert Hunt, and Lakso abstained from voting on the Minutes as they were not present at the meeting. IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner DeVine, seconded by Commissioner Wilharber to adiourn the March 4, 2003 Plannin2 Commission meetin2 at 7:35 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc Page 5 of 5