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10-27-1987 PC MIN . . . MINUTES OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY OCTOBER 27, 1987 Members Present: Chairman Wilson, Commissioners; Kropuenske, Morton, Temple, Barrett, Fuchs, and Kimball Members Absent: None Staff Present: Stephen Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator 1. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. Consideration of 10/27/87 Planning Commission Agenda COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 10/27/87 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA. COMMISSIONER KIMBALL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 7-0. 3. Consideration of 9/22/87 Planning Commission Minutes It was noted that on page six, first paragraph, the word "structure" is spelled wrong and also, motion should read 5-1, Commissioner Wilson voted nay. On Page seven, paragraph nine, the words "within an A-1 Agricultural Zone" should be deleted. The following wording should be added to page seven, paragraph four, "or less" should be added between words lower and in height. Last page should read "Meeting adjourned 12:15 a.m. " COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 9/22/87 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AS AMENDED. COMMISSIONER BARRETT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRED 7-0. 4. Variance Request by Mr. Floyd Kruse/Public Hearing Chairman Wilson explained that Mr. Kruse is proposing to split a 19 acre parcel into four lots. This proposed lot split would place Dino's Pizza, Riverview Sports and Riverview Autos on separate lots. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, noted that the lot line between Dino's Pizza and Riverview Sports would only be 10 ft. from each of those existing buildings instead of 20 ft. as required. Chairman Wilson stated that he could see no problem with this request. Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the item, Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing. . . . Page 2 Planning Commission Minutes October 27. 1987 The Building and Zoning Administrator felt that there would be no problem with this variance request and the staff is encouraging the Planning Commission to recommend approval. COMMISSIONER BARRETT MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST FORA 10 FT. ENCROACHMENT ON THE 25 FT. SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR BOTH BUILDINGS. COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 7-0. 5. Conditional Use Permit by Stoffel Reitsma/Public Hearing. Chairman Wilson introduced this item. He stated that Stoffel Reitsma is requesting a conditional use permit to allow a kennel for up to twelve dogs. This property is located in an 1-1 zone. and dog kennels are allowed as a conditional use in this zone. Mr. Reitsma indicated that this would not be strictly a hobby; they would like to breed their dogs. The Reitsma's stated they would be ra1s1ng eight dogs as this was how many would be needed for a dog team. The Reitsma's further indicated they would like to have some dogs on hand other than the eight in case one was sick and couldn't pull the sled. therefore. they would like a license for twelve. Chairman Wilson stated that in most cases with a request for dog kennels. the biggest concern was the noise problem. The Reitsma's stated that their dogs would have to be maintained outside. Because of the type of breed they were (Siberian Huskies) they could not be isolated inside. The dogs would stay in a dog house during the night. Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. Mrs. Van Den Berg indicated that one of the neighbors babysits during the day. and that the Reitsma's are gone a lot of the time. The dogs are used to living outside and it would not be fair to keep them confined. However. she does feel the noise would be a problem because she hears the dogs bark during the day when the Reitsma's are at work. Chairman Wilson indicated that it did not matter how many dogs there were going to be. the noise problem was the issue. Chairman Wilson felt that some sort of sound proofing would be the best answer. Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL. APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY STOFFEL REITSMA TO ALLOW A KENNEL IN AN A-1 ZONED DISTRICT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A ONE YEAR REVIEW OF THI S STIPULATION THAT ADDITIONAL TIME. IF NEEDED. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH THE CONDITIONS CAN BE SET UPON IT AT THAT . . . Page 3 Planning Commission Minutes October 27. 1987 2. THAT THE OUTDOOR AREA FOR THE DOGS BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED WITH A 6 FT. HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE. 3. THAT THE FENCED AREA SHOULD HAVE A 300 FT. SETBACK REQUIREMENT FROM THE NEAREST NEIGHBORING RESIDENCE. 4. THAT MR. REITSMA CONTROL THE BARKING OF HIS DOGS TO LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES. 5. THAT THIS PERMIT ALLOW A MAXIMUM OF TWELVE DOGS. 6. THAT A CITY KENNEL LICENSE AND PERMIT BE OBTAINED BY THE PETITIONER. 7. THAT THE KENNEL AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ANIMALS COMPLY WITH THE CITY ORDINANCE INCLUDING SANITATION. 8. THAT THE KENNEL BE SUBJECT TO INSPECTIONS BY CITY STAFF AT REASONABLE TIMES AND INTERVALS. 9. THAT THERE BE ONE KENNEL RUN PER DOG TO AVOID FIGHTING. It}. 'mAT A BUILDING BE ERECTED FOR THE DOGS; INSULATED FOR SOUND PROOFING AND MECHANCIALLY VENTILATED. 11. THAT THE DOGS BE KEPT INSIDE THIS SOUND PROOFED BUILDING FROM 10:00 P.M. TO 6:30 A.M. AND ALSO WHEN NO ONE IS ON SITE TO CONTROL THEM. 12. THAT THERE BE NO ADDITIONAL DOGS UNTIL THE BUILDING IS COMPLETED. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 7-0. 6. Site Plan Review of Parcel VI in Barrington Place PUD Chairman Wilson introduced this site plan review by Gary Santwire explaining that the rep1at of Block 4 in Barrington Place PUD is not going to happen. Block 4 is directly to the east of Parcel VI in Barrington Place PUD. The petitioners now wish Block 4 to remain as it was. 72 units of apartments. Therefore. the owners for Parcel VI. represented by Gary Santwire. are looking to accomplish their original plan for Parcel VI by adding Phase II to Building "A". This Phase II on Building "A" would have been eliminated. if the Rep1at on Block 4 would have went through. The request is to review the second phase of Building "A" and also the other chunk of Parcel VI that lies in the southeast corner. The petitioners now are requesting consideration on that portion of Parcel VI for a 7.840 sq. ft. office/retail building. . . . Page 4 Planning Commission Minutes October 27, 1987 Gary Santwire stated that he did not think the amount of parking space required by the City was enough. His site plan has more than the minimum parking spaces. Mr. Santwire further stated that the parking spots would not be in the way of exit doors, the doors would be recessed into the building. The employee parking would be designed in the back of the build ing. Discussion was held in regards to the loading area. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the loading area would have to be in the back of the building and not in the front where the customers would park. Russ Norha explained that all of this new development is adding value to the City of Elk River. He appreciated all of the scrutiny that the City is using on this plan, and he hopes the City is using it with all of the requests they get from other people, and not just this one. Landscaping was discussed. Mr. Santwire explained they have not seeded the area that does not have a building on it yet. He requested the Planning Commission's patience regarding this matter. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, noted that it was pointless to seed this time of the year. He further stated that they will give Mr. Santwire until September 15, 1988 for construction to start or the remainder of the lot must be landscaped. COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED PARCEL VI IN BARRINGTON STIPULATIONS: TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE SITE PLAN OF PLACE PUD BY GARY SANTWIRE WITH THE FOLLOWING 1. ALL DUMPSTER'S BE SCREENED. 2. PARKING LOT AND DRIVE AREAS IN FRONT AND BEHIND THE BUILDING BE 60 FT. WIDE MINIMUM. 3. ALL SIGNAGE OF THE NEW ADDITION AND BUILDING "CD IS SUBMITTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL. 4. DRAINAGE BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. 5. MAINTAIN THE 10 FT. GREEN SPACE IN THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY. 6. THAT THEY ADHERE TO THE FIRE CHIEF'S COMMAND S STATED IN THE MEMO. 7. TO ACCEPT THE OTHER LANDSCAPING. TREES. AND SHRUBS AS SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN. 8. TRIES WILL BE CONTINUED BEHIND BUILDING DC" JUST LIKE THEY ARE BEHIND BUILDINGS "A" AND "B" 9. THAT THERE BE CONSISTENT SPACING BEHIND BUILDING DC" . . . Page 5 Planning Commission Minutes October 27. 1987 10. PARKING LOTS BE AS PROPOSED ON THE SIGHT PLAN. 11. PARKING LOT LIGHTS BE PLACED AS ON THE SITE PLAN. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 7-0. 7. Sign Ordinance At this time the Planning Commission discussed the sign ordinance which was tabled by them at a special meeting on October 13. 1987. COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE SIGN ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AMENDING SECTION 900.22 OF THE ELK RIVER CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLED. "SIGN REGULATIONS" WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW THIS ORDINANCE PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL'S REVIEW. COMMISSIONER KIMBALL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 7-0. 8. Planning Commission Representative to Attend 11/16/87 City Council Meeting. It was indicated that Commissioners Barrett and Morton would represent the Planning Commission at the November 16, 1987 City Council meeting. 9. Adjournment There being no further business. COMMISSIONER BARRETT MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION. COMMISSIONER KIMBALL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. c7ft;Sa. &>~4, Lisa Boyum Recording Secretary