Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-09-1998PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 9, 1998 PRESENT: JERRY BROST, ELIZABETH WEIR, ANNE HEIDEMAN, CAROLYN SMITH, FRANK MIGNONE, SUSIE MACKAY, LENNY LEUER AND BRUCE WORKMAN. KATHY COOK ARRIVED AT 7: 57 P.M. ALSO PRESENT, PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR LOREN KOHNEN AND PLANNING AND ZONING ASSISTANT SANDIE LARSON. Chairperson Anne Heideman called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. 1. MINUTES OF MAY 12, 1998 Anne Heideman corrected the spelling of `trees' in Elizabeth's statement on page 1. Elizabeth Weir pointed out the typo error on the time in page 1. MOVED BY FRANK MIGNONE AND SECONDED BY ELIZABETH WEIR TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS CORRECTED. MOTION PASSED. 2. PROLUX SAUNA, INC. - 62 HAMEL ROAD - LOT COMBINATION/RE-PLAT/LOT LINE VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING - 7: 35 Anne Heideman pointed out that this was the same application that was before the planning commission and city council in 1995 and unless there is something new or legal issues to discuss she asked that this be moved along expeditiously. Loren Kohnen read his memo to the planning commission. He also read preliminary plat resolution #95-58 and the resolution for the conditional use permit that was not completed. Frank Mignone asked if condition #14 in the conditional use permit ( figure for the financial guarantee) would remain the same. He was told that it would have to be refigured at today's costs. Bruce Workman wanted to know if the planning commission was aware that in 1995 the planning commission recommended denial of this application and the city council overturned the recommendation and approved it. Susie Mackay asked about the 4 plex next to the property in question, it looks like it is encroaching onto this property. L. Kohnen said that this is an issue that the property owners have to deal with. 1 Jerry Brost asked if this just was a matter of process since the city council approved it back in 1995. A. Heideman said it can be, unless there are new items to discuss. J. Brost asked about the note at the bottom of Loren's memo and it was stated that the word `not' did not belong there. Carolyn Smith said that in working on updating Medina's comprehensive plan there has been talk about creating a special zoning district for the Hamel area. She said that this area is very unique and they would like to try and preserve this uniqueness. She told the Kariniemi's that it was in reviewing their building during their 1995 application that made her to start thinking about the Hamel area. She said that their current building is almost on the sidewalk and the proposed building has the parking area in front with the building set back. She said the time to think about this is before the building is built. L. Kohnen said that there was no right-of-way to the back. There was discussion about Eugenie Drive, etc. Staff will check on this status. C. Smith said if it would suit the applicant she would like to see the building moved to the front with the parking in the back. Don and Phil Kariniemi both said that they had no objection to that as long as they can proceed with their application. S. Mackay said that in the `uptown' talk, they has also talked about landscaping and architectural aspects of properties. She asked them if they would be up to an `older look' for the front of their building. P. Kariniemi said that they just want a nice looking building. Elizabeth Weir said she did not think it was fair to ask them at this point to change the design of their building. B. Workman said he would like to have a motion tonight with moving the building to the front of the lot and move this on to the council. S. Mackay said moving the building up creates a narrow alley between the buildings. There was continued discussion of setbacks and the looks of the front of the building. Lenny Leuer said that there were two overheads doors on the west side of the proposed building and it looks like this would present a problem if the building was moved forward. P. Kariniemi said he thought it could be worked out. 2 L. Kohnen said that he suggest that the planning commission recommend a 0' front line set -back and 10' setback on either side. C. Smith said lets let the applicant see if they can work it out with moving the building. MOVED BY CAROLYN SMITH AND SECONDED BY JERRY BROST TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR DONALD AND PHILIP KARINIEMI, COMBINING AND RE -PLATTING OF Lot 41 AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY 38 FEET OF LOT 42. MOTION PASSED WITH KATHY COOK ABSTAINING. MOVED BY CAROLYN SMITH AND SECONDED BY ELIZABETH WEIR TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF SETBACK VARIANCES OF 10' FOR EACH SIDE AND A 30' FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1. The 30' front setback variance is for a 0' front setback so the proposed building will match the existing buildings in `Uptown Hamel'. 2. Canopy cannot go over the lot line. 3. This is contingent that there is a thru street on the west side(Eugenie Drive) that can be used for access. Susie Mackay asked about the spruce tree in the front. Don Kariniemi said that it would probably have to come down, but their preference was to keep it if possible. MOTION PASSED WITH KATHY COOK ABSTAINING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: Lenny Leuer asked the Kariniemi's if they cast their own MOVED BY FRANK MIGNONE AND SECONDED BY CAROLYN SMITH TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN OFFICE/WORKSHOP FACILITY AT 52 HAMEL ROAD WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. In light of considering preserving the look of `Uptown Hamel", it is requested that the facade of the building be kept in character of the existing buildings in Hamel. 2. The building may not exceed 5,800 square feet in size or one story in height. 3. There shall be no exterior storage permitted on the site 4. There shall be no exterior trash containers on the site. 5. The exterior of the building must be painted concrete block 6. All signs on the property must meet city code requirements 7. All landscaping must be installed in accordance with the approved site plan 8. All landscaping must be maintained and replaced if it dies 9. All mechanical equipment must be screened from view from other properties and rights -of -way 3 10. The driveway and parking area must be constructed to city standards and requirements including 9 ton capacity, a 10 foot turning radius for the parking lot and a minimum of ten(10) parking spaces. 11. The number of employees may not exceed 10 12. Exterior lighting must be designed and installed so that the globe is recessed and enclosed on all sides except the bottom and no light is cast directly on any other property or on any right-of-way 13. Site drainage must be according to the approved site plan 14. There shall be no outside loudspeakers or telephone bells on the site. 15. The applicants must execute a development agreement and provide a letter of credit to the city in the amount of $ (to be determined) to insure completion of site improvements. 16. The plans for the building, including the sprinkler system, must be approved by the fire department 17. The building and parking lot must be constructed according to the approved site plan and the setback variances which are hereby granted. 18. An administrative conditional use permit is required for any part of the building to be leased. 19. The applicants must pay to the city a fee in the amount determined by the staff to represent the actual cost to the city of reviewing this application. MOTION PASSED WITH KATHY COOK ABSTAINING This will go to the city council on July 7, 1998 3. POLARIS INDUSTRIES - NW CORNER OF MOHAWK DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 55 - DISCUSSION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - 8:15 P.M. Loren Kohnen introduced David Jackson, representative for Polaris Industries. David Jackson stated that Polaris had secured the property this afternoon and if all goes well, they would hope for late next fall. He stated that this would be Polaris Industries corporate campus. L. Kohnen said that he had to leave and stated that Mr. Jackson would like the planning commission to consider having a public hearing to amend the current comprehensive plan from rural to urban commercial. There was discussion of having a special meeting for the public hearing. The descision was made to have the public hearing at the next regular planning commission meeting on July 14, 1998. There was discussion or road access, the use of Mohawk Drive and Chippewa Road. Paul Robinson suggested that Jim Dillman, director of public works, write a memo to the planning commission regarding the roads, plans for updates, etc. 4 Carolyn Smith asked what the `National Training Center' indication on the plan was. D. Jackson said this is where dealers, individuals, mechanics, etc. are trained on the equipment that they sell, buy, work on. C. Smith asked if the trail marked snowmobile trail was for testing and Mr. Jackson said no. He did state that one reason Polaris was interested in this site was that state snowmobile trail #282 is just across the highway. 4. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT DISCUSSION - 8:39 P.M. Paul Robinson went over the past committee meetings and joint meetings and said that the most talk has been done on the land use and sewer capacity. He said that the general direction was to accommodate for some additional commercial along Highway 55. He talked of a `floating' MUSA line which would enlarge the sewered area but not add to the current capacity. He said that the council was clear on not wanting to go beyond our current capacity. It would be a `first come, first serve basis' Carolyn Smith said that she understood that the council was not for having the Elm Creek Interceptor come into Medina. Bruce Workman said that sewer is intertwined with development, that the key is flexibility. He thought a flexible MUSA line was a great idea - He said how about floating capacity? The planning commission discussed different areas of the city, maps, sewer, wetlands. Paul pointed out areas on the map that were not buildable. He also pointed out the existing sewer and pointed out parcels that could be changed, parcels taken out of the sewer area that won't be developed (like the golf course). They talked of areas that could be switched, the MR by the golf course - take it away from there and put it on the northern part of the Holasek property that abuts the park. Bruce Workman said he thought the county property should be left the way it is zoned currently and let the county deal with it. Frank Miqnone agreed. There was further discussion of the Elwell (county) property. Susie Mackay wanted to know if they could recommend to the city council that a moratorium be placed on development of this property. She thought this would be a good idea while the comprehensive plan is being revised and so that they could get educated on different developments. Also she felt this was important because of the significance of this property, the size, topography, etc. A. Heideman said she thought this was worth exploring and felt that we are running out of time. 5 MOVED BY KATHY COOK AND SECONDED BY ELIZABETH WEIR TO HAVE PAUL CHECK WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SEE THE FEASIBILITY OF A MORATORIUM FOR THE COUNTY PROPERTY AND IF NOT HOW THE COUNCIL FEELS THERE COULD BE ADDITIONAL STUDY AND HOW TO INTERGRATE IT INTO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. ONE OF THE REASONS BEING THAT THIS IS ONE OF THE NICEST UNDEVELOPED PROPERTIES IN MEDINA AND THEY WERE IN THE PROCESS OF EXPLORING ISSUES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Lenny Leuer asked if there was a time limit on moratoriums and Paul said that state statute dictates the time. The planning commission felt that a moratorium should be in place until the comprehensive plan is completed. MOTION PASSED. There was continued discussion of `floating' MUSA. The planning commission felt this was a good concept. They said they need solid numbers for acreage. They said that the city council had directed the planning commission to come back with a map and they will have that ready hopefully for the June 30th joint meeting. A committee meeting for comprehensive plan discussion was set up for Tuesday, June 23rd from 6 - 8 p.m. MOVED BY BRUCE WORKMAN AND SECONDED BY ELIZABETH WEIR TO ADJOURN. MOTION PASSED. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Planning and Zoning Assistant Date 6