Minutes - Planning Commission - 06/06/1995

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one. Mr. Johnson agreed that it would be in his best interest to have an agreement with Deal with regards to this ponding. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, LaDue, Hendriksen, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Holland and Terry. Case #12: Request for Site Plan Review for a Maintenance Building at Rum River Hills Golf Course; Case of Rum River Hills, Inc. Zoning Administrator Frolik advised that Rum River Hills, Inc. is requesting site plan review to construct a 3,780 square foot maintenance building in the southwest comer of the Rum River Hills Golf Course property. She noted that Mr. Jerry Schmidt, a neighbor to the south, has discussed concerns regarding the request and Staff has been working to resolve those. Gerry Schmidt, 5831 164th Lane N.W, - stated his property abuts the southwest property of the golf course. Ms. Frolik explained that Mr. Schmidt is concerned that the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement never specified that there would be a maintenance building on the site, therefore, he feels there should be a public hearing on the matter. The City Attorney advises that the site plan process does not require a public hearing, however, it is perfectly acceptable to hold a public hearing to amend the PUD Plan to specifically allow for the development of a maintenance building on the site. The current zoning of PUD is appropriate for the type of structure and use proposed to be developed. Mr. Schmidt stated his basic concern is that the zoning office has taken the position that a public hearing is not needed, and he feels one is needed. He stated that City Code requires a rezoning of the site be filed when a major change occurs to a PUD. Ms. Frolik stated that the Planning Commission can go back and hold a public hearing on the amendment to the PUD, and if acceptable, the site plan can be reviewed at the same time. Bill Dom of Rum River Hills, Inc. stressed that this project is zoned PUD, and that the purpose of that zoning is to get the land uses approved and develop the project over the years. He explained that as the golf course has matured, the need for a maintenance building has arisen since they have outgrown the one across T.H. #47. Mr. Dom interpreted the City Attorney's advice to be that a public hearing is discretionary. Mr. Dom stated the Planning Commission should not hold a public hearing every time there is a minor objection. He stated that the neighborhood was notified, yet only Mr. Schmidt has attended tonight's meeting. Mr. Dom felt that a public hearing would only delay this matter and would not accomplish anything. Mr. Schmidt referred to the Staff Review Letter dated June 1, 1995, indicating that the site was zoned and designated for a golf course, not a commercial building. He stated it was "a far stretch" to take a park-type setting and put a commercial-type use in there. He stated that they will be storing mowers, bobcats, gasoline, chemicals, etc. in the building, and he strongly opposed such. Commissioner Hendriksen indicated that, as part of the golf course, the applicant presently is able to store that equipment outside in that area if he so chooses. Mr. Schmidt stated he did not consider the parking of this equipment as an activity relating to golfing (an open space activity). Motion by Commissioner LaDue and seconded by Commissioner Deemer to schedule a public hearing for June 21, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. to consider an amendment to the development plan for the Planning Commission/June 6, 1995 Page 12 of 14