Minutes - Planning Commission - 10/07/1997

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Zoning Administrator Frolik responded that it is her understanding that the application has been withdrawn. City Engineer Jankowski agreed and stated that developer had requested A.E.C. to hold the property until spring, which A.E.C. was unwilling to do. He noted that a portion of the sewer should be oversized to accommodate drainage from both lots. He also stated that it is incumbent upon the City to inform developers of development plans on adjacent properties so that infrastructure and access can be of common benefit to all lots. Motion by Commissioner Deemer, seconded by Commissioner Jensen to recommend the City Council approve the site plan review for Sharp and Associates. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Jensen, Holland, LaDue, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Terry. Mayor Tom Gamec stated that the City Administrator has taken another position, the Economic Development Coordinator has resigned, and there are community development staffwho will also be leaving soon. Ms. Linda Waite Smith has been appointed Acting Administrator. The City is short of help at this time and many expectations have been put on the commission members and staff. He expressed his appreciation to Commissioners for their effort. He noted that the process to update the City's Comprehensive Plan is moving forward. A public meeting for rural residents will be held at St. Anthony Gun Club on Wednesday, October 8, 1997. Urban residents are invited. Another public meeting will be held for business owners. He invited Commissioners to attend the meeting the following evening and stated it would be beneficial to have their input. Turnout and response at the meetings has been good with many views and opinions be'rog expressed. The updated Comprehensive Plan must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council by the end of 1998. With the amount of development occurring in the City, this may be the most important Comprehensive Plan for the City. Case/14: Request for Site Plan Review of Blatz/Mach 5 Accessory Building; case of Randy Barrows Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that the applicant would like to construct a 720 square foot accessory building to provide two additional bays for automotive service repair work. The proposed exterior material is vertical wood siding that would be compatible with the principal structure on the property. City Code requires a natural or prefabricated stone. However, the Council has the authority to approve deviations. The site was recently paved without prior City review. Therefore, required curbing and green space were omitted. Front and side yard setbacks are in compliance, but the rear yard setback does not meet the 35-foot requirement. A variance would be required. Staff is recommending approval. Commissioner Jensen asked where the access would be located. Zoning Administrator responded that there is an existing access offHighway 10. Planning Commission/October 7, 1997 Page 4 of 9