2017.04.10 PC Meeting Packet
Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Crystal Planning Commission Agenda Summary
Monday, April 10, 2017
7 p.m.
Crystal City Hall Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes*
a. Monday, February 13, 2017 meeting minutes
3. Public Hearings*
a. Conditional use permit for Randy Bickmann for outdoor storage and a vehicle
impound lot at 5425-5431 Lakeland Avenue North (Application Number 2017-
05)
b. Variance request from Adam Hardy for a detached garage at 5809 Rhode
Island Avenue North (Application Number 2017-06)
4. Old Business None
5. New Business
a. Discuss update to regulations for zoning, subdivision, and signs
6. General Information
a. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items: Zoning Code
Text Amendment for impound lots and CUP for Cornerstone Church
b. Update from Council liaison
c. Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, May 8, 2017 meeting
7. Open Forum
8. Adjournment
* Items for which supporting materials are included in the meeting packet
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CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION
DETAILED AGENDA
Monday, April 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Crystal City Hall
Commissioners, please call 763.531.1142 or
email dan.olson@crystalmn.gov if unable to attend
* Items for which supporting materials are included in the meeting packet
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at ______ p.m. with the
following members present:
Commissioner (Ward 1) Commissioner (Ward 2) Commissioner (Ward 4)
Sears Selton Einfeldt-Brown \[Secretary\]
Commissioner (Ward 1) Commissioner (Ward 3) Commissioner (Ward 4)
Heigel VonRueden Johnson \[Chair\]
Commissioner (Ward 2) Commissioner (Ward 3) Commissioner (At-Large)
Strand Buck \[Vice Chair\] Daly
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES *
Moved by _______________ and seconded by _______________ to approve the minutes of
the February 13, 2017 regular meeting with the following exceptions:
Motion carried.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS*
a. Conditional use permit for Randy Bickmann for outdoor storage and a vehicle impound lot
at 5425-5431 Lakeland Avenue North (Application Number 2017-05)
Staff presented the following:
The following were heard:
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Planning Commission discussion:
Moved by _______________ and seconded by _______________ to recommend
______ to the City Council of the conditional use permit for outdoor storage and a
vehicle impound lot.
Motion carried.
b. Variance request from Adam Hardy to construct a detached garage at 5809 Rhode Island
Avenue North (Application Number 2017-06)
Staff presented the following:
The following were heard:
Planning Commission discussion:
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Moved by _______________ and seconded by _______________ to recommend
______ to the City Council of the variance to allow Adam Hardy to construct a
detached garage at 5809 Rhode Island Avenue North with the following conditions:
Motion carried.
4. OLD BUSINESS None
5. NEW BUSINESS*
a. Discuss update to regulations for zoning, subdivision, and signs
6. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items: Zoning Code Text
Amendment for impound lots and CUP for Cornerstone Church
b. Update from Council Liaison
c. Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, May 8, 2017 meeting
7. OPEN FORUM
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by _____ and seconded by ______ to adjourn.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at ______ p.m.
Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes February13, 2017
CRYSTALPLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Crystal City Hall
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7 p.m. with the
following members present:
X Commissioner (Ward 2) X Commissioner (Ward 4)
Commissioner (Ward 1)
Selton Einfeldt-Brown \[Secretary\]
Sears
X Commissioner (Ward 1) X Commissioner (Ward 3) X Commissioner (Ward 4)
Heigel VonRueden Johnson \[Chair\]
X Commissioner (Ward 2) X Commissioner (Ward 3) X Commissioner (At-
Strand Buck \[Vice Chair\] Large) Daly
Other attendees: City Planner Dan Olson, City Council Liaison John Budziszewski, Randy
Bickmann, Joe Noonan, Scott Salmon, Brian Gilbert and Jinjer Menge (last three persons
from Cornerstone Church) and other interested persons
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Selton and seconded by Heigel to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2017
regular meeting. All ayes.
Motion carried.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Zoning Code Text Amendment request from
requirements for impound lots (Application Number 2017-02)
Planner Olson presented a summary of the staff report, and provided the Commission
some policy questions to consider in deciding on whether or not to recommend approval
of the text amendment.
Chair Johnson said hes not entirely comfortable with making changes to the ordinance.
Commissioner Heigel said that both New Hope and Brooklyn Park allow impound lots
and he doesnt see a compelling reason to have more of them in Crystal. They often
become junkyards. Mr. Heigel said he doesnt think LRT passengers should see
impound lots. Heigel said hes not in favor of making changes to the ordinance.
Commissioner Selton asked if the city code review task force made any comments on
the citys requirements for impound lots. Olson said hes not aware that they did. Selton
asked how any changes made to the text would impact existing impound lots. Olson
Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes February13, 2017
said that since a CUP was approved for the existing lot in 2015 that CUP cannot be
revoked because of a text amendment.
Joe Noonan, Crystal property owner, said that he is opposed to the text amendment.
Impound lots have negative impacts on property values for adjacent properties.
Since the city has recently improved Hanson Court, it makes no sense that the city would
allow impound lots to locate on Hanson Court and reduce property values. Impound lots
also create environmental hazards. An unauthorized impound lot was located near Mr.
Noonans property and it had negative impacts on his property. Mr. Noonan showed
photos of that lot. That impound lot has now been removed from the property.
Commissioner Strand asked Randy Bickmann what businesses are located at his
property at 5400 Douglas. Mr. Bickman said the main use is a machine shop. Strand
asked if hes desiring to sub-lease property for impound lots. Mr. Bickmann said yes.
Randy Bickmann said he had a lessee on his property and they started storing vehicles.
He did not know a CUP was required and when he discovered that, he asked that lessee
to remove the vehicles.
Joe Noonan said Mr. Bickmann should have known that junk vehicles were being parked
on his property. Mr. Noonan said he doesnt want an unattended vehicle impound lot
near his property.
With no one else from the public wishing to speak, Chair Johnson closed the hearing.
Commissioner Heigel said he likes the idea of a 200 buffer for impound lots from
residential areas, but hes okay with not making any changes to the ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Heigel and seconded by Commissioner Buck to recommend no
change to the existing ordinance based on the findings in the staff report. Ayes: All.
Motion carried.
b. Conditional use permit (CUP) request from Cornerstone Church to locate at 5000 West
Broadway Avenue (Application Number 2017-04)
Planner Olson presented a summary of the staff report and stated that staff is
recommending approval of the CUP with the conditions as detailed in the staff report.
Scott Salmon, Cornerstone Church, said that the church has been part of Crystal for 30
years and hopes to stay in Crystal in the future.
Commissioner Einfeldt-Brown asked if the church would be doing façade improvements.
Mr. Salmon said they are planning on improving the building, but will draw up specific
plans if the CUP is approved.
Commissioner VonRueden asked if the church is interested in purchasing 4940 West
Broadway. Mr. Salmon said yes, but they are waiting to see if the CUP is approved
before pursuing that property.
Commissioner asked what the potential membership growth is. Mr. Salmon said an
attendance of 400 people each weekend.
Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes February13, 2017
With no one else from the public wishing to speak, Chair Johnsonclosed the hearing
Moved by Commissioner Selton and seconded by Commissioner Strand to recommend
approval of the CUP for Cornerstone Church with the conditions as stated in the staff
report. Ayes: All.
Motion carried.
4. OLD BUSINESS - None
5. NEW BUSINESS None
6. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items: Planner Olson
reported that the recent CUPs for both Dave Dubay (Lube Liquor) and Radius Track
Corporation were approved by the City Council as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
b. Update from Council Liaison
Council Liaison Budziszewski reported on the following: The phase 16 street
reconstruction project was approved by the City Council, black history month is in
February and the Crystal library has a good display, and the EDA met recently to
discuss several site that could be redeveloped. Chair Johnson asked about the grant
the city received for streetscape improvements on Bass Lake Road. Mr.
Budziszewski provided information about that project. Commissioner Heigel said he
saw that in the recently approved city budget there was an item that had a pretty
significant increase, but the news article did not disclose what that item was. Mr.
Budziszewski said he did not know what that item was but he would look into it.
Commissioner Selton asked how many EDA lots are available for sale. Olson
reported that there is one lot left.
c. Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, March 13, 2017 meeting
Planner Olson reported that he has not received any applications for the March
meeting, but that the deadline to apply is not until tomorrow.
7. OPEN FORUM
Commissioner Einfeldt-Brown invited the Commission to the Crystal Masquerade Ball on
March 18, 2017 at the Crystal Community Center.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Buck and seconded by Commissioner Selton to adjourn. All ayes.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 5, 2017
TO: Planning Commission (April 10 meeting)
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Conditional use permit to allow outdoor storage and an
impound lot at 5425-5431 Lakeland Avenue (Application Number 2017- 05)
A.BACKGROUND
Randy Bickmann of Minnesota Grinding, 5400 Douglas Drive North, is proposing a
conditional use permit (CUP) to allow outdoor storage and an impound lot at properties
he owns at 5425-5431 Lakeland Avenue North. The properties are zoned Light
Industrial (I-1) and outdoor storage and impound lots are conditional uses within that
district. Notice of the April 10 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on March 30
and mailed to owners within 350 feet (see attachment B). No comments have been
received to date.
Attachments:
A. Site location map
B. Map showing public hearing notification area
C. Zoning map
D. 2030 Land Use map from Comprehensive Plan
E. Photos of existing property
F. Project narrative
G. Site Plan (7 sheets)
B.PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USES
General Information
The property at 5425 Lakeland is 43,432 SF in size and the property at 5431 Lakeland is
12,033 in size. The size of the combined lot at 5425-5431 Lakeland is 55,465 SF. The
following are the existing zoning districts and land uses surrounding these properties:
North: The property is zoned Light Industrial (I-1) location of office building
East BNSF rail tracks and proposed future location of the Blue Line extension of
the light rail line; east of the rail line are properties zoned C-2
West Property is zoned I-1 (location of Minnesota Grinding offices)
South Property is zoned I-1 (location of Minnesota Grinding offices)
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Proposed conditional uses
The applicant is leasing space to two companies. At 5425 Lakeland, New Look Concrete
is requesting a CUP for outdoor storage. At 5431 Lakeland, Schmit Towing is requesting
a CUP for a vehicle impound lot. s request staff allowed these
uses on the property pending approval of a CUP.
1. Outdoor storage at 5425 Lakeland Avenue North
New Look Concrete is leasing space from Minnesota Grinding within the existing
4,560 square foot building. New Look is a company specializing in installing products
such as concrete and granite, and they are proposing an outdoor storage area that is
2,380 SF in size on the north side of the building. The items stored in this area are
smaller trailers (see attachment E). No parking spaces will be lost as a result of the
new outdoor storage area. The following are the criteria in city code section 515.53,
criteria.
a) The storage area is hard surfaced and clearly designated on the site as being
limited to the specific, approved area.
Findings: The storage area will comply because the applicant is proposing a
hard surface.
b) The storage area does not exceed 60% of the gross floor area of the building,
40% of the area of the property, or 20,000 square feet, whichever is less.
Findings: New Look is proposing a 2,380 SF outdoor storage area. The
maximum size of the area is calculated as follows:
Gross floor area of the building: 4,560 SF x 60% = 2,736 SF
Property area: 43,337 SF x 40% = 17,335 SF
Since the lowest calculation is 2,736 SF, that is the maximum size of the
outdoor sales area. The proposed 2,380 SF outdoor storage area would
comply.
c) The items to be stored outdoors are typically found outdoors and are constructed
of materials appropriate for outdoor weather conditions.
Findings: The materials that New Look proposes to store outdoors are
hardy enough to withstand outdoor weather conditions.
d) The city council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering
between the establishment and adjacent uses.
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Findings:The outdoor trailers will be screened from view from Douglas
Drive and Hanson Court by the Minnesota Grinding buildings.
2. Vehicle impound lot at 5431 Lakeland Avenue North
The following are the criteria in city code section 515.53, Subd. 4 for approval of
vehicle impound lots
a). This conditional use permit allows for the storage of impounded vehicles,
including not only impounded motor vehicles but also impounded
recreational vehicles and equipment, but not including parking or storage
of vehicles or equipment for other, non-impound purposes such as
seasonal storage; and
Findings: The applicant is in agreement with these impound lot
restrictions.
b) The impound lot is located on a property that abuts the right of way of an
active freight railroad; and
Findings: The impound lot is adjacent to a right-of-way for an active
freight railroad.
c) The impound lot is located on a property that does not abut the right of
way of any collector or arterial street or any frontage road adjacent to a
collector or arterial street; and
Findings: The properties at 5425-5431 Lakeland Avenues North do
not abut the right-of-way of a collector or arterial street or a frontage
road adjacent to a collector or arterial street.
d) The impound lot is located on a property that does not abut any property
zoned residential; and
Findings: The impound lot does not abut property zoned residential.
e) The impound lot is located on a property with an area of at least 1 acre;
and
Findings: The property at 5431 Lakeland, where the majority of the
impound lot is to be located, is only 12,033 in size (0.3 acres).
Therefore the applicant will be required to combine the properties at
5425 and 5431 Lakeland into one property of 55,465 SF (1.3 acres).
The West Metro Fire Rescue District has requested the properties
have a Hanson Court address to make locating the properties more
intuitive. Therefore the combined property will be addressed as 5246
Hanson Court North.
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f) The portion of the property occupied by the impound lot does not exceed
1 acre; and
Findings: The impound lot is 25,540 SF (0.58 acres) in size.
g) The portion of the property occupied by the impound lot is fully screened
from adjacent property and public streets to the satisfaction of the City
Council; and
Findings: There is an existing chain link fence installed around the
impound lot. A condition of approval is that the applicant will add
slats for screening to this fence, unless the City Council finds that
such screening is unnecessary.
h) Vehicles shall only be parked on a designated hard surfaced area
approved by the City Council; and
Findings: As shown on the site plan (attachment G), the applicant will
pave the impound lot. The applicant must receive approval from the
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission of an erosion
control plan related to this project.
i) Vehicles shall not be parked or stored on any non-hard-surfaced or
landscape areas on the property, nor on any adjacent property or public
right-of-way; and
Findings: The applicant is in agreement with these impound lot
restrictions.
j) The City Council determines that all applicable requirements of
Subsection 515.05, Subdivision 3 a) and Section 520 are considered and
satisfactorily met. Section 515.05: 1) Consistency of the proposed use
with the comprehensive plan; 2) Characteristics of the subject property as
they relate to the proposed use; and 3) impact of the proposed use on the
surrounding area. Section 520 contains the requirements for a site plan.
Findings: 1) The 2030 Comprehensive Plan land use designation for
these properties Industrial
storage and some automobile-oriented busi. The proposed
uses are consistent with this designation; 2) The properties and
existing building are designed for an industrial use, and the properties
will continue to exhibit these characteristics; 3) The properties have
been used for an industrial use for many years, and will continue to be
compatible with the surrounding area. Since the applicant is not
proposing to make any alterations to the building footprint, the
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requirements of Section 520 of the Zoning Code, Site and Building
Plan Review, are not applicable to this application.
Notable Site Plan Elements
The following is a description of notable site plan elements:
1) Stormwater management. Stormwater management will be provided by a
new on-site infiltration basin that will connect with existing storm sewer
pipes. The basin is located to the south of the proposed outdoor storage and
impound lot. The city engineer has reviewed the plans and confirmed that
the basin complies with city code rain event requirements. Since the
infiltration basin is located on private property, its maintenance will be the
responsibility of the property owner.
2) Landscaping. Since the applicant is not requesting Site and Building Plan
Review, the applicant is not required to add additional landscaping.
However new turf will be added to the properties (see attachment G) to meet
with impervious surface.
3) Exterior lighting. The applicant is not proposing to add exterior lighting to the
properties.
4) Cross-access agreement. The properties at 5425-5431 Lakeland are
landlocked and do not have access to a public street. Instead they are
accessed through 5400 Douglas Drive, which is also owned by the applicant.
As a condition of approval for the outdoor storage and impound lot, staff
recommends a condition that the applicant submit a copy of a signed
agreement that provides access to 5425-5431 Lakeland for traffic, parking,
and stormwater management.
C.REQUESTED ACTION
The Planning Commission is being asked to make a recommendation to the City
Council to either deny or approve the CUP for Randy Bickmann to allow outdoor
storage and a vehicle impound lot at properties he owns at 5425-5431 Lakeland
Avenue North. The Commission may reference the findings in Section B, above. Staff
recommends approval of the conditional use permit, subject to the following conditions
of approval:
1. The outdoor storage area and the vehicle impound lot shall be paved according to
the site plan in attachment G. Prior to disturbing the site for the new impervious
surface, the applicant shall:
a. Submit an erosion control plan to the Shingle Creek Watershed Management
Commission for their review and approval.
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b. Sign a site improvement agreement with the city to guarantee completion of
the installation of the new impervious surfaceandstormwater infiltration
basin.
c. Combine the property identification numbers (PID) for 5425 and 5431
Lakeland Avenues North, using 5246 Hanson Court North as the address for
the combined properties.
d. Provide a copy of a signed agreement for traffic access, parking, and
stormwater management between 5400 Douglas Drive and 5246 Hanson
Court (formerly 5425-5431 Lakeland Avenue).
2. Applicant shall add screening slats to the existing chain link fence around the
vehicle impound lot.
City Council action is anticipated on April 19, 2017.
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I. PROJECT INTRODUCTION NARRATIVE
A. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The property has been utilized for many years as a vehicle storage area for buses and
towing operators. The existing north portion of the lot is gravel surfaced. The south
portion of the lot has a building and portions of the lot is utilized for outdoor material
storage, which is utilized by the business tenant in the building. The property is
surrounded by chain link fencing and fencing with gates dividing the existing property
uses. Train tracks boarder along the east side and high density apartments are located
north of the property. Both are currently screened with vegetation that has been
established along the property lines. This screening is proposed to remain undisturbed
with these improvements. Existing property west and south of this location are utilized by
businesses in commercial and industrial manufacturing.
B. SCOPE
The proposed improvements include reconstruct the existing parking areas with pavement
surfacing and provide storm water management on property located at 5425 and 5431
Lakeland Avenue. Proposed improvements will create green space and storm water
infiltration areas to meet the City requirements for the proposed site conditions and
intended use.
C. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
The proposed storm water facilities include grass filtration and infiltration areas, water
quality treatment and volume control measures. Excess flows are routed into the city
storm system thru an outlet pipe or overland across existing vegetation then into the City
storm system.
D. PROPOSED USES
The impound lot is proposed to occupy the existing north fenced area. The lot would be
operated similar to other impound lots in the area with hours of operation dependent on
conditions that bring vehicles into the lot. No employees are proposed to be full time at
the site. Only when vehicles are delivered or removed are employees anticipated to be
on-site. It is anticipated that approximately 130 vehicles could be stored at this location
when the lot is full.
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storage mainly consists of enclosed trailers which are utilized by the business tenant as
they conduct their business activities around the metro area and Minnesota region. It is
anticipated that up to 7 trailers could be stored at this location for short durations between
projects and while loading in preparation for upcoming projects. Screening will utilize
the existing vegetation that currently screens the property and remain undisturbed during
the site improvements.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 5, 2017
TO: Planning Commission (April 10 meeting)
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Variance request from Adam Hardy for a detached garage
at 5809 Rhode Island Avenue North (Application Number 2017-06)
A. BACKGROUND
Adam Hardy, owner of the property at 5809 Rhode Island Avenue North, is requesting a
variance to construct a detached garage that is closer to Winnetka Avenue North than the
existing home. The property is zoned Low Density Residential (R-1). Notice of the April 10
public hearing was published in the Sun Post on March 30 and mailed to owners within 350
feet (see attachment B). To date staff has not received any comments on this proposal.
Attachments:
A. Site location map
B. Map showing public hearing notification area
C. Existing zoning map
D. Project narrative
E. Photos of property
F. Site plan
G. Garage elevation drawing
B. VARIANCE
The existing home was constructed in 1951 without a garage. The applicant is proposing to
construct a 624 SF detached garage west of the home which would be accessed off of the
existing driveway from Winnetka Avenue. The property has street frontage on both Rhode
Island and Winnetka Avenues North. Zoning code section 515.33, Subd. 3 (d) (1) requires
that a detached garage not be located closer to the street than the home. Because the
applicant is proposing to locate the garage closer to Winnetka Avenue than the existing home,
a variance is necessary.
The following are the relevant approval criteria for this variance as outlined in Section 515.05
Zoning Code, followed by staff response:
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a) Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general
purposes and intent of the official control and when the terms of the variances
are consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Response: The intent of the C
regulations to promote orderly development that allows for adequate
access to light, air, and convenient access to property. The approval of a
garage that is closer to Winnetka Avenue will not impede access to
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the variance is approved, the home will continue to be in conformance with
d use
designation.
b) Variances shall only be permitted when the City Council finds that strict
enforcement of specific provisions of this section would create practical
difficulties due to circumstances unique to a particular property under
consideration. Practical difficulties, as used in connection with the granting of a
variance, means that the property owner:
1) proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted
by an official control; and
2) the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the
property not created by the landowner; and
3) the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the
locality.
Response: The use of this parcel for a detached garage is a reasonable
use permitted by the czoning code. The lot width is insufficient for a
garage to be constructed next to the home. This means any detached
garage must be closer to a public street than the existing home. This is a
unique situation not created by the applicant. With the addition of this
garage, the essential character of this area is not proposed to change.
c) Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties.
Response: The applicant has indicated that his reason for requesting the
variance is to construct a garage for storage of vehicles and
miscellaneous equipment. Therefore economic considerations alone are
not the sole reason for requesting this variance.
C.REQUESTED ACTION
The Planning Commission is being asked to make a recommendation to the City
Council to either deny or approve the variance application to allow a detached garage
at 5809 Rhode Island Avenue North that is closer to Winnetka Avenue North than the
existing home. This recommendation should include findings of fact either for or against
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the proposal. The Commission may reference the findings for approval in Section B,
above.
Since the variance meets the relevant criteria in the zoning code, staff is recommending
approval of the variance request.
City Council action is anticipated on April 19, 2017.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 5, 2017
TO: Planning Commission (April 10 meeting)
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
SUBJECT: Discuss update to regulations for zoning, subdivision and signs
(Application Number 2017- 07)
A. BACKGROUND
As directed by the City Cou
sign, subdivision and zoning regulations. In 2015 the City Council appointed members
to the city code review task force. Planning Commission member Tim Buck served on
that task force. The
codes and provided comments to the City Council. Staff has also submitted policy
questions on proposed ordinance changes for the Council to provide direction on.
Staff is proposing to combine the requirements for signs, subdivision and zoning into
one ordinance. This will reduce the amount of repetition that often results from having
three separate ordinances. Tables and graphics will also be used to make the
ordinance more user-friendly. The planning commission is expected to begin their
review of the draft ordinance in May with a public hearing on the new ordinance in July.
The Commission can choose to review draft ordinances showing substantive changes
or to review a clean draft of the ordinance.
The following is the proposed schedule for adopting a new ordinance:
April 13 City Council Work Session to provide direction on significant zoning
questions
May 1 or 15 Planning Commission work session to review draft ordinance (May 8 is a
regular meeting with expected public hearings to take action on). If those
two dates do not work, Planning Commission members can select a
different May date at the April 10, 2017 meeting
June 12 Planning Commission work session to review the draft ordinance. This is
a regular meeting date and if there are no public hearings the Commission
can hold a work session. If there are hearings the work session could be
scheduled during the first half of June
June 20 City Council Work Session to review proposed ordinance
July 10 Planning Commission public hearing on proposed ordinance
July 18 Council considers first reading of ordinance
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Aug. 15 Council considers second reading and adoption
Aug. 24Summary of ordinancepublished
Sep. 23 Effective date of ordinance
B.REQUESTED ACTION
No action is requested at this time. This agenda item is being presented so the
Commission may ask questions of staff before being asked to review draft ordinances
in May.
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