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2012.01.09 PC Meeting MinutesPage 1 of 3 J:\PLANNING\Planning Commission\2012\01.09\minutes.doc CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Crystal City Hall A. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: X Commissioner (Ward 1) Sears Page 2 of 3 J:\PLANNING\Planning Commission\2012\01.09\minutes.doc 2. Moved by Commissioner Sears and seconded by Commissioner Heigel to approve Meeting Calendar and Application Due Dates for 2012. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner VonRueden and seconded by Commissioner Buck to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2011 without exceptions. Motion carried unanimously. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS (none scheduled). D. OLD BUSINESS 1. Continue discussion of possible zoning ordinance changes. Mr. Sutter went through the Zoning Ordinance book highlighting changes, requesting comments and discussion among the commissioners: Page 18 (Fences) Commissioner Heigel asked if home owners would be able to have a 6 foot fence all around the yard. Planner Sutter explained whatever street the homeowner would pick as front yard would have to have a 4 foot maximum fence height. Pages 27-29 (Parking) Discussion regarding minimum and maximum number of parking spaces. Mr. Sutter reviewed several actual examples and the impact the proposed changes would have on future development. Commissioner Strand asked if schools should have higher maximums to facilitate events that take place at schools. Mr. Sutter noted big event parking will spill into neighborhood, but the rentable gyms and their impact should be taken into consideration. Commissioner Heigel also stated the impact voter parking has on schools might be considered. Commissioner Sears stated that he did not feel the three hour peak for parking during voting was significant enough to require additional parking. Mr. Sutter stated that he would check with schools about the number of buses and staging of buses, also. Page 50 (k) Mr. Sutter asked for the commission’s thoughts on non-residential assembly or gathering more than of 10 people in R-1. Commissioners Sears and Strand both felt the number was too low. Commissioner Buck suggested 15 people. Commissioner Strand asked if other laws/ordinances would take care of any of the issues that may be the result i.e. parking. Commissioner Heigel asked if the commission might want to consider limiting the number of occurrences versus the number of people. Commissioner Erickson asked how it would be monitored. Mr. Sutter stated that just as with the garage sale limits, neighbors are likely to call in a complaint to the city. Commissioner Johnson did not agree with trying to quantify this issue. Page 3 of 3 J:\PLANNING\Planning Commission\2012\01.09\minutes.doc Page 51 (c) After hearing the Commission’s thoughts on the topic, Mr. Sutter suggested he remove the requirement for a conditional use permit for assembly. Page 51 (d) (Secondary dwelling units) Commissioners Strand and Buck both expressed their interest in continuing to prohibit “mother-in-law” apartments. The commissioners expressed concern that including this issue in the zoning code may encourage more to add second units in single family homes. Page 56 (Expanding into rear setback) Commissioner Strand asked if property owners would be required to disclose to buyers. Mr. Sutter confirmed that is included in f). Page 105 d) (Separation between on-sale establishments and Residential neighborhoods) Mr. Sutter explained if this ordinance is enacted VFW and Rostomos would become non-conforming. Commissioner Buck does not feel that 50 feet separation is enough. Commissioner Sears felt that fence and buffer would be needed to keep vehicle lights and parking lots lights from having a detrimental effect on neighboring residential properties. Discussion came down to keeping buffering, fencing and screening requirements in zoning and separation distances handled through liquor licensing. E. NEW BUSINESS (none heard). F. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. City Council action on previous Planning Commission items 2. Quarterly Development Status Report 3. Staff preview of likely agenda items for February 13, 2012 meeting: • Possible lot split – homeowner wants to create lot for sale to builder. • Continuation of possible zoning ordinance changes discussion, with public hearing in March. G. OPEN FORUM (non heard). H. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Strand and seconded by Commissioner Heigel to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.