MINUTES OF MEETING SOUTH ST. PAUL PLANNING COMMISSION May 6, 2015 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY COMMISSIONER JOHN ROSS AT 7:00 P.M. Present: John Ross Absent: Ruth Krueger Ryan Briese John Mandt Jason Pachl Timothy Felton Justin Humenik Peter Hellegers, City Planner 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mandt/Briese (6-0) 2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES for April 1, 2015 Pachl/Felton (6-0) 3) PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Fenton Garage Variance/CUP (305 18 th Ave. So.): Consider a request for a CUP and a 6 foot variance to allow a second garage that would be 3 feet from the property line. The applicant is looking to build a 2 nd garage in the rear NE corner of the property. The setback is normally 9 ft. for this lot and the applicant is looking for a 6 ft. variance. The sloping of the lot dictates the need for the CUP for the garage location. Frontage on the property is approximately 105 ft. and the size of the property accommodates the 2 nd garage and conforms to lot coverage requirements. The applicants, Mark & Nancy Fenton were present for discussion. Motion for approval as presented Felton/Mandt (6-0) B. Bob Brown Auto Show IUP (1725 Henry Ave.): Consider a request for an IUP for an auto show, swap meet and silent auction on the Fleming Field Airport property. The applicant is requesting an IUP for an event from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. so it will be over before evening. The applicant, Les Blake, explained that this would be a memorial event for his friend, Robert Brown III. All proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald house. Motion for approval as presented Briese/Humenik (6-0)
C. Farmer s Market IUP (217 12 th Ave. S.): Consider a request for an IUP to allow a seasonal farmers market (July-September) at the site for 2015-2019. This will be the 3 rd year at the south lot of Wakota Federal Credit Union. The layout will be the same and there has been a lot of success in the past with this event. This is also a request for a 5 year IUP to avoid the need for an IUP application every year. This can be reviewed at any time should any problems arise. Motion to approve as presented Pachl/Mandt (6-0) D. West Side Landscape Plan/CUP Amendment (411 Farwell Ave.): Consider a request to amend the landscape plan that was approved as part of the 2012 CUP for the West Side Transport site at 411 Farwell Ave. The 2012 CUP covered some landscaping that didn t occur so the applicant is requesting an amendment to better landscape the area and to remove the berm but would add different landscaping as far as greenspace to screen the truck storage area. The applicant s attorney, Paul Rogosheske; owner & CEO Don Vogt; and board member Steve Allison, were present for discussion. There was a large amount of money spent in the beginning to clean the property and make repairs. The plan is to add more trees and add slats to the fencing for screening. It was discovered that there needs to be an 8 foot clearance between the fence and the trucks for the Fire Department. There was much discussion about the original CUP requirements and how this amendment request came about. Greg Miller, President of Interstate Partners, spoke to the design of his buildings in Bridgepoint Park. They have no problems with the surrounding businesses and are all about bringing businesses to the area. They would like to see trees along the boulevard or something that would soften the area and the businesses that face Armour Avenue. There was a lot of discussion on the area standards and how to come to an agreement on the landscaping that is necessary. Commissioner Pachl made a motion to table this item for the next meeting/2 nd by Commissioner Mandt (6-0) E. Sign Ordinance: Consider an ordinance to amend sign regulations to allow different types of signs such as sign boards and post and panel signs, and to allow more aggregate sign area. Mr. Hellegers recommended tabling this item until the next meeting to add additional information on size and performance standards for various districts. Moved to table this item until the June 3 meeting Ross/Humenik (6-0)
4) NEW BUSINESS A. None 5) OTHER BUSINESS A. None Motion to adjourn Felton/Briese (6-0)