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2014 - Planning Commission - Agendas & Minutes CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION MINUTES JANUARY 8, 2014 — 7:00 PM RING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake�Wnneton a 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ADOPT AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from December 11, 2013 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Accessory Structure Size Limit Discussion i. Delano City Code Example ii. Orono City Code Example • iii. Minnetonka Beach City Code Example iv. Council Member Comment 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes December 2, 2013 b. Council Minutes December 16, 2013 8. MISCELLANEOUS 9. ADJOURNMENT • CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION MINUTES JANUARY 8, 2014 — 7:00 PM SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake Minnetonka 1. CALL TO ORDER —Chair Hoffman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 3. ROLL CALL — Mason, Kaczanowski, Hoffman. Struck absent, Erickson resigned. Ex-officio Bren and resident, Pam Horton. 4. ADOPT AGENDA — Mason makes a motion and Kaczanowski seconds to adopt the agenda. All votes ayes, motion carries. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Mason makes a motion and Kaczanowski seconds to approve the minutes. All votes ayes, motion carries. a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from December 11, 2013 — 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Accessory Structure Size Limit Discussion i. Delano City Code Example ii. Orono City Code Example iii. Minnetonka Beach City Code Example iv. Council Member Comment Brixius said recently a structure was proposed that was two-three times larger than the primary structure and it was denied. Brixius said the PC decided to restudy this. Brixius said there was review criteria and it was found it did not provide a strong enough case. He said what is a reasonable size accessory structure needs to be defined. Brixius said it should be studied if the size should be for both detached and attached and whether it is cumulative to include other structures on the lot. Brixius refers to Council member Sippel's comments included in the packet. He said floor area needs to be defined along with height restrictions. Brixius said Sippel is suggesting the size be limited to allowable footprint and allowing rafter space. Brixius said there is no current code regarding plumbing in an accessory structure. He said plumbing and electrical become the potential for home businesses and rental properties. Brixius said accessory structures also need to be studied in relation to the primary structure. Brixius said Orono has a circumstance where the restrictions are based on the size of parcel. Brixius said Spring Park does not compare to Orono in parcel size. Brixius said the Rehman property is approximately 14000 feet. He said if 10% was allowed he could have had 1400 square feet. Brixius said hardcover becomes an issue and Engineer Pearson might need to weigh in on this for drainage purposes. Brixius said Orono's code also restricts the accessory structure to disallowing plumbing fixtures preventing rental potential. Brixius said Minnetonka Beach have similar issues in terms of lakeshore but they were more generous in allowing larger accessory buildings and it is cumulative. 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952)471-9051 FAX(952)471-9160 Brixius said also included is Delano's code as it establishes a limit on AB, it establishes sizes per zoning district and if it's attached, they don't allow the attached to go over 80% of the primary dwelling. Brixius said in each case there is some flexibility on setbacks. Brixius said a • lot of communities go to smaller setbacks (five feet). Brixius said if the building size is increased there will have to be flexibility on impervious surface. Brixius said he had at first just removed the CUP option and limited the accessory structure to 1000 square feet but he feels this is insufficient. Hoffman had a question about Orono's lot sizes. Mason said regarding size of property/size of house, a percentage allowance would seem reasonable. He said he looks for improvement to the lot, perhaps removing substandard structures. Brixius wondered if Mason was looking at a limit of 10% coverage. Brixius said right now, everyone is entitled to 1,000 square feet and it could be made that or 10%, whichever is greater. He said in the case of smaller lots, would 1,000 square feet be considered too much. Kaczanowski wonders about putting too many restrictions because he agrees, they should look for lot improvement. Hoffman likes the percentage where garages can't become larger than the principal structure. Brixius said there could be such a thing where if the garage is attached, it can't exceed the size of the primary structure. Hoffman said if someone is going to build one structure that includes a garage he feels there shouldn't be restrictions except to hardcover and setbacks. Hoffman said he thinks an attached garage is considered attached if it has common footings and is part of the design element of the house. Another discussion is about whether to allow plumbing. Mason agrees with Kaczanowski's original analysis in that a wash sink would be allowable but stipulate no shower/bath and no toilet. Hoffman said the original code was to prevent people from living in garages. Hoffman said he's personally okay with a toilet. He said he's not in favor of showers being allowed. • Hardcover. Hoffman feels strongly about this and he is not in favor of adjusting this. Brixius said the DNR allows 40% hardcover. The Minnehaha Watershed District also must comment on this increase. He believes the city engineer can draft a list of five options to slow the rate of flow and treatment options. Hoffman said right now he thinks accessory buildings are limited to one and perhaps one other regarding a shed under 100 square feet. Brixius thinks this should be made very clear. Hoffman is in favor of keeping it to one accessory structure. Brixius said Delano stipulates the total is limited to one attached, one detached or two detached if not attached. Mason is in favor of two detached structures. Kaczanowski likes the second structure being limited to a small shed-type size. Hoffman is not in favor of more than one accessory building given the character of the neighborhood. Garages have a specific use to store a car but they can be used for other things. Hoffman said if he designs a house and he wants 3/4 of the house to be garage and Y4 to be house, that's his right. He's concerned we're getting involved in design limitations. Brixius said communities do have architectural standards. He said if by definition an accessory building is subordinate then it shouldn't outsize the house. He said one way is to not allow the accessory structure to exceed the size of the house or have a cumulative limit. Brixius said if a cap is set, do they include both attached and detached or percentage of lot area; Brixius will look at both. Brixius said recapping the discussion, an attached garage needs to have common footings, as far as plumbing would a wash sink/toilet be allowed, the number of accessory buildings to be capped at two and limit the size of the second to a small shed, impervious surface should be given a menu of drainage options. Hoffman wonders • about floor drains. Brixius said they don't like garage floor drains going into the storm sewer. Kaczanowski wonders if the square footage should be discussed further. He said 1,000 square feet is a four car garage. Brixius said 200 feet more isn't that much. He said 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952)471-9051 FAX(952)471-9160 stipulations should be design standards. Kaczanowski wonders about ratio and attached garage cannot exceed a certain ratio. Brixius said if it was limited to 80%, given the small houses in Spring Park it almost makes it too small to do anything. • 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes December 2, 2013 b. Council Minutes December 16, 2013 8. MISCELLANEOUS - Nothing. 9. ADJOURNMENT - Kaczanowski makes a motion and Mason seconds to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. All votes ayes, motion carries. O-L� (� h �+-A— Wendy Lewi , ity Clerk Dan Tolsma, Administrator • 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952)471-9051 FAX(952)471-9160 CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 2014 — 7:00 PM SPRANG PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake Minnetonka 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ADOPT AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from January 8, 2014 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS a. 2401 Black Lake Road Variance Application i. Open Public Hearing ii. Comments/Discussion • iii. Close Public Hearing iv. Recommendation to Council b. Accessory Structure Size Limit Draft Ordinance 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes January 21, 2014 b. Council Work Session Minutes January 27, 2014 8. MISCELLANEOUS 9. ADJOURNMENT • 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952)471-9051 FAX(952)471-9160 1 �r CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 2014 — 7:00 PM SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake.Minnetonka 1. CALL TO ORDER — Jeff Hoffman called the meeting to order at 7 pm. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL — Mason, Struck, Kaczanowski, Hoffman. Council Ex-officio, Shirley Bren. Administrator Tolsma, Clerk Lewin, Planner Brixius. Several members in support of Fadell variance application. 4. ADOPT AGENDA — Struck makes a motion and Mason seconds to adopt the agenda. All votes ayes, motion carries. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from January 8, 2014 — Struck makes a motion and Kaczanowski seconds to approve the minutes. All votes ayes, motion carries. • 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS a. 2401 Black Lake Road Variance Application — Brixius said there is a request for construction of a 22x22 detached garage. He said this is zoned R-1 and the existing site is legal non conforming. He said the site has history and Brixius points to photos. He said the house used to have a tuck under garage but it was decided to use this as living space. Brixius said a variance application came before the council in 2006 for the purpose of building a garage and it was denied. The applicant is requesting a new garage location. The footprint is 22 x 22 and it is worked into a slope. He said a foundation is being proposed versus the garage being set upon fill. Brixius said accessory garages are allowed in R-1 districts. Since the 2006 proposal the comprehensive plan has focused on modernization of the housing stock. He said it also needs to maintain the character of the neighborhood. Aerial photos illustrate the challenges posed on Black Lake Road. Brixius said there was opportunity to build a garage previously and it was declined. He said the variance criteria has changed and the lot is unique and the circumstance is it wasn't created by the property owner. Brixius said in looking at the site there are lot setbacks that are allowed to be averaged. It meets the lot width requirements. The building has been shifted to the north so it is outside the drainage easement and compliant with the sideyard setbacks. The only setback variance being requested is the lake setback from 50 feet to 35 feet. Pervious pavers are being proposed and a slated deck to allow runoff to flow through. He said the impervious surface has been reduced and stormwater and erosion control will be required. Additionally rain • gardens will be reviewed and approved by the city engineer. There are a number of conditions as set out in his memo. Brixius suggested softening of the lakeside presentation of the garage with landscaping. He said the total floor area of the proposed garage is under the 1000 square 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160 2 foot requirement and the height of the garage is within the required standard. Brixius said if approval is granted, there are conditions that need to be considered and they are outlined on page seven of the planner's memo. Struck asked about the impact on the neighbors on the • south side. Brixius explained because of the easement it is more than compliant with the setback. She wonders about the slope flowing to the neighboring property. Brixius said it is a requirement of the engineers report that drainage be designed to flow to the rain gardens. i. Open Public Hearing — Hoffman opens the public hearing at 7:19 pm. He directs those with comments to step to the podium. ii. Comments/Discussion - Fadell is the current homeowner. He said he purchased the home in 2003 along with a friend. They were bachelors and thought it would be a fun project. He said the structure was a lake cabin and the driveway had a very steep grade and he believes that is his hardship. He said in redesigning the property, their concern was the foundation and it was found the house had to be rebuilt. They were concerned about being stuck with something that couldn't be changed. Fadell said fast forward ten years and he is the primary owner now after buying Neve out. He said he is married and has four children and they've outgrown the two bedroom house. Fadell said his wife was unable to make it but his wife wanted it known that one of their children has a neurological condition and it is necessary they need to relocate closer to a primary care provider. Fadell said he is open to working with the Watershed for the rain garden recommendations. Kaczanowski asked about reducing the impervious surface. Fadell said the driveway will be shortened and narrowed and therefore it reduces the impervious surface so it's gone from 28 to 22%. Kaczanowski asked about the garage size of 22'. Fadell said it is designed to be as small as possible and allow movement around the vehicle. Brixius said the initial proposal was 20x20 and it doesn't allow for extra items to be stored. Hoffman said it's • nice to see a sizeable driveway in front of the garage from a safety standard. Kaczanowski wondered if a single car garage was considered. Fadell said width has never been a problem, it's the depth. Kaczanowski wondered about obstructed views. He thought there could be a couple affected properties across the street. Fadell said he does have a support sheet signed from the neighbor across the street. Mason asked about storage underneath the garage. Fadell said it's about 484 feet. Mason wondered what the floor will be and Fadell said it will be on a slab. Kaczanowski asked if there will be any fill added and Fadell said no, because of the garage being placed on a foundation instead of a filled site. Hoffman asked about calculations where adjoining properties would be averaged. Brixius said averaging was previously eliminated on the shoreline side but it's allowed on the street side. Hoffman said he thinks the garage looks very nice and it will add a lot. Hoffman said it's always a concern due to precedent and they have to justify their recommendations. He said the fact that this is a garage and we are updating our accessory structure ordinance, the timing is good. iii. Close Public Hearing — Hoffman closes the public hearing at 7:34 pm. Kaczanowski asked about the house to the south and said they are setback about 29 feet so the garage is not extending beyond that. Kaczanowski asked about the floodplain and wondered if the DNR would be involved. Brixius said no, the DNR will not be involved with this. He said the basement of the garage has to be three feet above the ordinary high water mark and, it is. Struck said it looks like most of the residents on Black Lake Road have garages so it's not out of character. Mason asked about the easement and wondered if there would be a problem. Brixius said the easement would remain unencumbered. Kaczanowski said the existing driveway goes almost to about 20 feet from the lake but with the proposed garage they are • improving the situation by backing the parking away from the lake and he thinks that's a plus. Hoffman noted as part of the official record there was one letter submitted from Steve and 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNFSOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160 3 Pauline Erickson, 4367 Shoreline Drive, and they are in objection of the variance being approved. iv. Recommendation to Council — Hoffman will accept a motion to recommend to the • council the variance request for 2401 Black Lake Road lakeside setback and to include the six conditions in the planner's report on page seven. Struck would like to make that motion provided the items on page seven under section d. are met. Brixius asks to include the findings on page six and seven. Struck accepts that friendly amendment. Mason seconds. Motion was approved unanimously. b. Accessory Structure Size Limit Draft Ordinance — Brixius said this is a draft for discussion. He said the joint workshop meeting offered a number of suggestions for definitions, size, exempting attached garage floor area and establishing a number for accessory structures. He said before this goes to public hearing, there are items that need to be discussed further. Brixius goes through his attached redline memo specifically regarding height requirements, number of detached accessory buildings, allowable size, exterior materials, water sources allowed but restricted, prohibited uses are restated, connection to principal building and impervious surface elements. . Kaczanowski asked about a gazebo that is open air and Brixius said this should be made more clear. Comments: Under definitions, Hoffman said he thinks that looks good. Brixius asked about construction time-frame regarding the principal structure has to be built first and PC is good with that. Brixius asked about floor area. Struck said a large building was recently voted down because it superceded the size of the house. She said a 1200 square foot garage could be larger than a lot of homes in Spring Park. Struck is also concerned with allowing an attached • garage with no limitations in size. She said there could be a 4,000 sf house and then they could have a 4,000 sq attached garage. Hoffman asked what were the numbers she was thinking. She said she wasn't sure. Brixius said it can be based on the foundation size or the square footage of the house. He said foundation size gives more control. Mason said it's desirable to be able to move items inside versus outside. He feels a 1200 square foot garage would be nice if it was in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. Struck is concerned with the small lots and wonders if 1200 square feet is too big. Brixius said if it's based on the foundation footprint, there is some protection that way. • Regarding accessory building size — (detached garage), Mason thinks the 1200 square feet is good. Struck thinks it should be limited to 1000, Hoffman 1200 and Kaczanowski votes 1000, vote is split. Hoffman is in favor of 1200 because he thinks anything like this will be architecturally designed and it will be proportional. Struck agrees with that on new construction but she is concerned with someone just adding a garage, it might not be designed. • Size of the attached garage and how should that be determined - Struck wonders if it can be a percentage. Hoffman talks about a tuckunder garage situation. Brixius said most tuckunder garages also need an entrance. Brixius said it's easier to base it on the foundation size. Mason can live with 80%, Struck said 80% Hoffman said 100% and Kaczanowski feels somewhere in between. • Building height - 16 feet with median grade and median point of the roof. No change. • Number of accessory buildings - Hoffman said he was never in favor of allowing more • than two buildings. He said a house with an attached garage, a detached garage and a 100 square foot shed seems allowable. Kaczanowski asked about the number of garages. Struck said there are some interesting lot sizes and some interesting 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55.384-9711 (952) 471 9051 FAX (952) 471-9160 4 setbacks. She said using her property as an example in order to be within in the setbacks she would not be able to build a two car garage because it would go into her house. She would then build two single car garages based on the lot configuration. She said she would also probably need to have a shed. Mason likes the idea of a detached garage and a shed. Brixius said the total number of accessory buildings have to stay within the square footage cap. He said maybe it's an attached garage and one detached building. Hoffman said not all accessory structures are garages. He said there can be a greenhouse, a pool house, a gazebo. Kaczanowski wonders if there are any statistics on how many properties have accessory structures. The question is if there is an attached garage, does the attached garage count as one of the accessory structures. All PC's are okay with the language as written in the planner's memo. • Architectural Materials - Hoffman said he's starting to see metal panels as an architectural style so he doesn't think they should be disallowed. He's in favor of allowing a percentage. Brixius said this may be an issue with new construction but he would be hesitant to encourage something that doesn't match the siding of the house. It's decided that there will be a limit put on materials at 30%. • Plumbing - Hoffman, Mason and Kaczanowski vote for allowing a toilet and Struck votes against the toilet. The language will remain as suggested. • Continuous foundation and underpinning is considered a continuation of the foundation. • Next item was setbacks and all required should be met. • Brixius said the stormwater impervious surface section will be added after it's reviewed by the engineer. Struck asked about building permits lasting longer than a year. Brixius thought it was part of the building code and he could check with the building inspector on this. 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes January 21, 2014 b. Council Work Session Minutes January 27, 2014 8. MISCELLANEOUS - 9. ADJOURNMENT — Mason makes a motion and Struck seconds to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 pm. All votes ayes, motion carries. (e O,t� k4l % Wendy LewiqjCity Clerk Dan Tolsma, Administrator �:a CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION MINUTES MARCH 12, 2014 — 7:00 PM SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake Minnetonka 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. OATH OF OFFICE a. Gavin Tempero 4. ROLL CALL 5. ADOPT AGENDA 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from February 12, 2014 7. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS • a. Accessory Structure Ordinance Amendment i. Open Public Hearing ii. Comments/Discussion iii. Close Public Hearing iv. Recommendation to Council 8. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes February 3, 2014 b. Council Work Session Minutes February 24, 2014 9. MISCELLANEOUS 10.ADJOURNMENT • 1 CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION MINUTES MARCH 12, 2014 — 7.00 PM SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake Minnetonka Those present: Hoffman, Struck, Mason, Kaczanowski and Tempero. Planner Brixius, Ex Officio Bren, Administrator Tolsma, Clerk Lewin and city resident, Richard Rehman. 1. CALL TO ORDER — Hoffman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 3. OATH OF OFFICE a. Gavin Tempero - Tempero is sworn in. Hoffman asks Tempero to tell a little about himself. Tempero said he's lived in this area for many years after short term stints in DC and Arizona. He said he has a friend that serves on the planning commission in a different city and he's intrigued with community service and wants to be part of it. Pete Kaczanowski said he started about a year ago. He is a Navy Veteran and he and his wife live on Sunset Drive with their two sons. Jeff Hoffman said he's been involved with the city for many years and served on both the council • and the planning commission. Sarah Struck said she has served about six years. She said she was interested when The Mist condominium went up. She said it's been interesting and eye opening and she feels she has learned a lot. Mike Mason said he's lived in Spring Park since '76. He lives next to The Mist on Del Otero and has served on the Planning Commission for a while. He's retired now. Shirley Bren said she is the representative from the council and it's her first term and she's learning a lot. Bren said in the 80's she was the St. Boni City Clerk and also on their council. She said she's interested in this area and the community. Rick Rehman is a Spring Park resident and also lives on Del Otero, next to Mason. Al Brixius introduced himself as the City Planner. 4. ROLL CALL 5. ADOPT AGENDA — Hoffman said Mason has requested to be added to Miscellaneous. Mason makes a motion and Struck seconds to adopt the agenda. All votes ayes, motion carries. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from February 12, 2014 — Mason said he had some corrections to the minutes and those changes were discussed with Lewin. Mason makes a motion and Kaczanowski seconds to approve the minutes. All votes ayes, motion carries. 7. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS • a. Accessory Structure Ordinance Amendment— 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160 2 Brixius said the draft ordinance presented tonight has changes outlined in red. He said the zoning ordinance is being addressed. He said there are minor changes in the definitions and the opportunity for CUP has been removed. Brixius said what's being proposed is accessory • building size shall be measured by the foundation size and won't exceed 1200 square feet. Brixius said rafter storage will be allowed and won't count against the square footage. He said an attached garage can be equal to the size of the primary structure and the accessory structure can be 80% of the principal structure. Brixius discussed the proposed changes in the draft ordinance presented and he wants to make sure the commissioners are clear on the number of accessory buildings allowed. • Brixius references handouts set in front of the commissioners regarding aerial surveys done and said most properties didn't have more than one or two accessory structures per lot. • Brixius said structural design materials are shown and discussed. He said there is concern that new structural material allowances probably won't match the principal structure, i.e. metal sided structures. • Plumbing will be allowed to the extent of a toilet and a wash sink. • Building height will not change. • Home occupations will not be allowed in the accessory structure as it's not in character with the neighborhood. • Continuous foundation and shared wall is considered to be attached. Hoffman said he has three areas he would like to discuss: under 1.a whether an attached garage size should be limited in size to 80-100% of the principal structure. Kaczanowski asked if it was common in other communities to have a smaller attached garage. Brixius said • most communities he works in are growth communities and have larger lot sizes. He said the size of the garage can diminish the house so the 80% limitation works. Struck refers to the Comprehensive Plan talking about the concern for monster houses and too much impervious surface. Brixius said Spring Park is a cottage community and the 80% protection would prevent monster homes. Kaczanowski likes the 80% but no larger than 1200 square feet. Struck said that she thinks this is extending the size of the accessory building quite a bit as they could build 1200 square feet and a second floor of 1200 square feet as long as it stays under the height requirement. Hoffman refers to 3. a & b, asking about the number of detached buildings. He said as written, what's allowed is an attached garage, two accessory structures and one small shed. Brixius said he looks at what can go wrong. He said in order to keep the accessory building from dominating the site, the number of accessory buildings allowed could also dominate the site. Kaczanowski said he's concerned about three garages - one small house with an attached garage and two accessory structures plus a shed. Brixius recommends one accessory building if there is an attached garage, and one small shed. Tempero asked if there is the 30% hardcover protection thereby possibly limiting the number and size of the accessory structures. Struck agrees because they would also have to meet setbacks. Struck said she has driven around and noticed that not many lots have three accessory structures. Tempero thinks regarding the shed, the height limitation of 8 feet should be included in the 100 square foot limitation. • In discussing the allowable materials, Hoffman said it was very clear no pole-barn type buildings would be allowed. Hoffman points out that allowable design materials are limited to 30% if they are contrasting. Hoffman likes design flexibility and said in most cases these 4349 WARRFN AVENUE, SPRING PARK MINNESOTA 55384 9i 11 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 4?1-9160 3 materials are used as accent materials so he believes 30% works. Brixius said he's comfortable with the 30% accent material. Kaczanowski said complimentary can be arbitrary and Hoffman agrees but believes the design element should be between the property owner • and the architect. He understands limitations in a commercial district but he believes it's a personal choice for a home owner. Brixius said he's comfortable with the 30%. Hoffman said originally the language was to not allow any decorative materials contrasting with the principal structure. Kaczanowski wonders about the word "similar." Brixius said someone may build a brick house and not want to build a brick garage so something similar or complimentary. Hoffman asked if anyone is opposed to item 4. Kaczanowski asked about unfinished metal as he's imagining dull sheet metal. Hoffman said he's seeing unfinished metal that is allowed to rust and it's a new decorative style that has emerged recently. Planning Commissioners are in agreement with 4a. i. Open Public Hearing — Hoffman opens the public hearing at 8 pm. and asks for audience members to be heard. ii. Comments/Discussion - Rich Rehman, 3914 Del Otero Avenue. He said he wants to discuss the 1200 feet plus 1200 and notes that less than half would only be allowed because of the 16 foot height limit. Rehman said he would like it bigger than 1200. He said he fit the code when he came in and he is upset about the change. Rehman said in 1996 townhouses were allowed on his block and he thinks it ruined the neighborhood and then The Mist was allowed so he feels there are detriments already in his neighborhood. He think his proposal for his garage is no different. Rehman is looking for a three car garage with a spot of his boat because he doesn't like things outside. He thinks there is too much government involved. He wonders what his chances are for getting a sideyard variance for six feet from the property line instead of ten feet. He's asking the commissioners what his chances would be if he requested a sideyard variance. • Brixius said Rehman would have it tough as he would have to prove why he needed the sideyard variance when he could build what was allowed without it. Rehman said his lot allows for him to build a bigger garage and that's what he would like. iii. Close Public Hearing - Hoffman closes the public hearing at 8.05 pm. Hoffman said he doesn't think a casual opinion would work tonight about the sideyard setback variance request. Brixus said if it can be put on the lot without a variance, that's what should be strived for. Brixius said it will work against him if he has the room without a variance. Brixius said it's a risk. Rehman wondered if the code would ever be changed so a sideyard could go to five feet. Brixius said they've posed this before and it's been decided that ten foot sideyard setbacks will stay. iv. Recommendation to Council Hoffman is looking for a motion to accept the changes suggested by the planner and recommend this to council. Struck makes a motion to accept the plan from Brixius based on the recommended changes noted. Kaczanowski seconds. All votes ayes, motion carries. Hoffman told Rehman he could attend the council meeting if he wants to make his concerns heard. Tolsma said this will probably come before the council at the first meeting in April instead of the next meeting as the Mayor will be absent next week. 8. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes February 3, 2014 b. Council Work Session Minutes February 24, 2014 • 9. MISCELLANEOUS — Mason would like to discuss goals for the year and park improvements. Mason said he wants to see more colors in the planters, yellows, pinks and reds. Mason said 4349 WARREN AVFNUF, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160 4 there was a park survey performed and he would like to see some of their suggestions discussed and worked on. Struck said they met and did a park review and it's been dropped. Mason mentioned the pending dynamic sign and wonders where that is at. Tolsma said Norling is given discretion on designing of the planters. Mason wonders if Norling could come in with photos and they could be discussed. Struck wonders if Mason could be the representative and make some suggestions. Struck said she believes they are the designers and unless it's part of their job, there might be too many opinions. Bren said she wasn't in favor of the planters last year on the boulevards. She liked the garden in front of city hall though. She also believes the park review got dropped. She said there were a lot of good ideas and she thinks even better picnic tables would be nice. Mason asked Bren to be their spokesperson for the council. Tolsma said this can be brought to the council at the work session. Hoffman suggests the minutes from that park survey be brought forward at the next meeting so they can be refreshed. Kaczanowski would like to revisit the tax forfeited property that is located by the Wilkes Park and Lilac and Northern. 10.ADJOURNMENT — Mason makes a motion and Tempero seconds to adjourn at 8:31 p.m. All votes ayes, motion carries. O.X� hr , Wendy Lewi ity Clerk Dan Tolsma, Administrator i • CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION MINUTES APRIL 9, 2014 — 7:00 PM SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake Yinneton a 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ADOPT AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from March 12, 2014 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS a. 4336 West Arm Rd. Variance Request Public Hearing i. Open Public Hearing ii. Comments/Discussion • iii. Close Public Hearing iv. Recommendation to Council 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes March 3, 2014 b. Unapproved Council Minutes March 17, 2014 c. Unapproved Council Work Session Minutes March 24, 2014 8. MISCELLANEOUS 9. ADJOURNMENT • / r 04011 CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION MINUTES APRIL 9, 2014 — 7:00 PM SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake Minnetonka Public Hearing - see sign-in sheet for those in attendance. 1. CALL TO ORDER - Chair Jeff Hoffman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 3. ROLL CALL - Mason, Struck, Kaczanowski, Tempero, Hoffman 4. ADOPT AGENDA — Mason makes a motion and Struck seconds to adopt the agenda. All votes ayes, motion carries. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Kaczanowski makes a motion and Mason seconds to approve the minutes. All votes ayes, motion carries. a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from March 12, 2014 • 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS a. 4336 West Arm Rd. Variance Request Public Hearing — Brixius said there is a variance application from Joel and Catherine Shoop requesting a sideyard setback variance. He said the current home is legally non conforming but is compliant with the lot width. Brixius said the existing home is non conforming regarding shoreline setback and the west side yard setback is also presently non conforming. Brixius said the proposed site plan is illustrated with the demolition and the new construction. Brixius outlines the proposal on the overhead slide. He said the standard sideyard setback is ten feet. He said grading and drainage issues have been discussed but the applicants want to make sure the variance is approved before more spending is done. Brixius said variance criteria was discussed with the applicants and an application narrative was provided by them. Their specific claim is the lot condition is unique to the property. Brixius said there is unique topography to the property. He said the proposed use is a side loaded garage and the driveway would slope. Because of the slope of the lot and the side loaded garage, a turning radius is necessary. Brixius said new construction does not have negative impact to a neighborhood. The comprehensive plan looks for continued reinvestment, however proper setbacks are encouraged. Brixius said the west side of the lot is 6% slope and it's not uncommon. Brixius said the hardship seems to be the way the home is designed. Brixius said a difficult component is the fact that the house could be designed to fit the lot without variance. Brixius said most homes on West Arm Road are non compliant. Brixius said an alternative design could be made to fit the lot without variance. Brixius reminds the commissioners of a variance granted in 2009 for a side yard setback but that lot 48 feet wide. Brixius said to justify this they must agree the topography provides practical Am- Wiculty, overall site design reduces the present non conformity, it is not out of character with the neighborhood. If recommending denial the slope is not excessive, the house design could 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952)471-9051 FAX(952)471-9160 2 redesigned. Brixius said a grading and drainage plan needs to be submitted if this variance is accepted. The applicant is reducing the impervious surface and must provide a detail of the impervious design and a maintenance design. Stormwater runoff would be treated before reaching We lake and, if necessary, all plans subject to the city engineer and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed. truck asked if this is their primary residence and Shoop responded yes. Mason said without the impervious driveway would they be over and Shoop said they'd be close but at about 31%. i. Open Public Hearing — Hoffman opens the public hearing at 7:17 pm. Joel Shoop, 4336 West Arm Road said there has been discussion about the narrowness of the lot and that it is 56 feet and meets the average lot size but he reminds commissioners there is a four foot existing retaining wall that extends into the property. Shoop said one of the points is the front load garage would be reducing the driveway length. He said as a practical use it makes sense to have the longer driveway to maintain off street parking. Shoop said a longer driveway would help with flattening out the driveway so it wouldn't be as difficult to get out in the winter. Shoop said they are making some significant relief to the lakeshore setback and they are making the sideyard setback better than what is present. He said the alternative is they keep the present structure in place and expand in the conforming part of the lot. Catherine Shoop, 4336 West Arm Road. She said the additional driveway length improves the space for additional parking. She said the nature of the street and the dead end speaks to a more practical use. Kaczanowski asked about the age of the current structure. Shoop said he's not sure. Kaczanowski asked about the new house with a front loading garage and wondered if they've looked at designs. Shoop said they have but they want a longer driveway because of the slope. Kaczanowski wonders if it would increase hardcover with a front load garage and Shoop said it wouldn't as they are looking to use pervious pavers anyway. Hoffman said the garage depth is 21.6 Qd it's about 31 feet in width. He said if it's rotated, they would be gaining driveway space instead of Ksing it. Catherine said the sideload garage makes for better parked vehicle maneuverability. Brixius said the proposed turn radius is tight and really works for smaller vehicles only. Hoffman said if the garage is rotated and they don't need the sideyard setback they could gain some space by moving the garage slightly closer to the road and he wondered if they considered that. Shoop said they have but are committed to the sideload garage in order accommodate excess parking. Tempero asked if the turning range was tested with a Suburban. Shoop said they did try it. He said it was tight but they were able to do it. Kaczanowski said he likes the photographs and the detail but said when pulling out of the garage, it seems like it would be very tight. He wonders about safety concerns with the front entrance of the house. Shoop said this was worked through and they did expand the garage an additional three feet in consideration of the front entrance. Mason asked whose retaining wall was on the property and Shoop said it was theirs. Kaczanowski wondered about the house flipping over and entering on the west side and Shoop said it was discussed but a variance would still be needed on that side because of the retaining wall. Struck wondered about a detached garage and Shoops said they have considered it. Tempero wonders about the steep slope coming off of the trail and continuing down the hill and running into the house and driveway. Shoop said they've considered this as well and are hoping pervious pavers would mitigate some of the drainage and grading plans to slope it away as much as they can. Kaczanowski said the newer design pavers will perhaps still continue the flow in the direction it goes. Shoop said they definitely will have to use some specialists to get the drainage corrected. ii. Comments/Discussion Hoffman asked if there was anyone in the audience that wanted to speak. Patricia Diettrich 4334 est Arm Road said she submitted a letter but also wanted to speak. She said she is requesting nial because of the ruling for ten foot side yard. She said she is concerned about the height of the building and is concerned about loss of sunlight and the rain runoff coming off the roof. She said she 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952)471-9051 FAX(952)471-9160 3 would like to keep it ten feet on the side yard. She said their yard has a front end load garage and they have room for six cars even being closer to the road. Hoffman makes a part of the record the letter submitted by Diettrich. Bob Diettrich, 4334 West Arm Road asked Shoop about the retaining *all and wondered if it could be removed. Shoop said it really can't because the neighboring property is right up next to it and it's not secured but tiered into the lot. Diettrich said he wonders about the proposed driveway and what will happen with all the snow. He said it will all have to be blown away. Diettrich said the drainage affects everyone. He said it's the city's problem because of the way it drains. He wants someone to look when it's raining because it flows right into Palens yard and they end up with a slough in their yard. Diettrich feels Shoop will really have drainage problems. Diettrich said a realtor told him their property could be worth less because of the closeness and the extra shading that will come with the taller house. Catherine Palen, 4352 West Arm Rd, on the other side of Diettrich. Catherine is very pleased that Joel and Catherine are going to build a new home. She said they want them in their neighborhood. However, Catherine said they will deal with drainage issues and it will be bad. She said when it rains, for them, it drains between their and Diettrich's house and pools and percolates in their front yard. She said there will continue to be a water issue until something is done by the city to correct these drainage issues. She wonders if a rain pond can be engineered to adequately handle the runoff but doesn't think it can be fixed until the city takes care of the runoff. She said the city needs to give some thought to this and help them all out but, especially the Shoops. iii. Close Public Hearing — Struck makes a motion and Kaczanowski seconds to close the public hearing at 7:47 pm. Hoffman asked if there were additional questions. Hoffman wants to thank the audience for their comments. He said stormwater management is a big part of what they try to do. Hoffman said there was a large group of citizens from Spring Park who put together the Comprehensive Plan. He said consideration was given to how neighborhoods look. He said they wanted a more open area versus a crammed Rok. He said this is why the ten yard setbacks are held when they can be. Hoffman is looking for a otion to approve. iv. Recommendation to Council Hoffman makes a motion to approve this with the findings of the planner. Struck seconds. Kaczanowski wants to be clear about the findings of the planner. Hoffman said it's on the summary page. Hoffman is making a recommendation for option one with the findings. Brixius said with option one to please include the four conditions of approval and Brixius would like to add a fifth option that the house be designed with gutters to direct rain and drainage away from the side yard. Hoffman accepts that amendment and Struck accepts the amendment. Struck asked if the motion was to approve option one. Mason, yes. Struck, Kaczanowski, Tempero and Hoffman all vote no. Variance application is denied. Brixius is looking for a vote on Option two with the findings in order to incorporate into a resolution for council because he needs findings for denial. Struck makes a motion to approve option two based on findings of option two and the planners report. Tempero seconds. All votes ayes, motion carries unanimously. Diettrich asked what is option two and Brixius said it's is to deny the variance. Hoffman thanks everyone for their participation in the public hearing. 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes March 3, 2014 - b. Unapproved Council Minutes March 17, 2014 c. Unapproved Council Work Session Minutes March 24, 2014 8. MISCELLANEOUS - • Tolsma handed out the minutes from the park evaluation. Tolsma said he looked at some pricing for a walking path to go around the park. Tolsma said he's putting this out there for 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952)471-9051 FAX(952)471-9160 4 information and the council wants to get the commission back into the park advisory board. Tolsma said the picnic shelter came in at $10-20,000. He said there is a drainage issue so that is listed. Tolsma said he wants the PC to see what is allocated for the park in this year's • budget. He said it's money that could be worked with and recommendations could be made and presented to the council. Tolsma said this can be a topic in upcoming meetings. • Mason asked if playground repairs have been made that were suggested. Tolsma said there were some minor repairs made and there are some that still need to be fixed. Struck thinks maintenance is necessary even if it's not ADA compliant. • Kaczanowski said he is a Scout leader for Eagle Scout projects and it's nice to have the list for maybe a project. • It's decided, weather permitting, to meet at the park a little earlier - such as 6:30. Struck said she can make it at 6:30 and they'll go to Wilkes Park too. • Struck said the League of Cities has an entire section on playgrounds and there is a booklet that addresses park standards and things to think about for parks. She said it's really eye opening and talks about signage, playground equipment, who is the customer. She said it was a good read. Tolsma talks about a recent article in a League magazine and would probably make that a part of next month's meeting. • Mason asked about the concerns of West Arm Road. Tolsma said he thinks the wind is blowing and the present council is starting to say that these roads do need attention. Mason said the group that was present tonight have some real and just concerns and drainage has to be addressed. Bren said the water comes off the trail and she wonders if this involves Three Rivers or the Railroad. She said she would like to see a street plan and that might be a good one to start with. Brixius said this is a revolving issue and he thinks a petition should be encouraged so this can be studied. He said the city has very limited space to control. He said West Arm Road is probably 18 feet wide and if there are aging utilities it needs to fixed. He • said there has to be a storm water component in order to resolve the larger issue of drainage. Mason said if the drainage problem isn't corrected and a new house is built on the lot, they will more than likely want the city to correct it once the new house is built. Hoffman said he attended a couple of classes offered by the League and he wondered if they were still offered. He found them very helpful. Tolsma said he will look into this for information and he'll send it out. 9. ADJOURNMENT — Struck makes a motion and Mason seconds to adjourn at 8:19 p.m. All votes ayes, motion carries. (� h . k-14 ` Wendy Lewi ity Clerk Dan Tolsma, Administrator • 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952)471-9051 FAX(952)471-9160 41 CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION MINUTES MAY 14, 2014 — 6:30 PM SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake Minnetonka MEET AT THOR THOMPSON PARK AT 6:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ADOPT AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from April 9, 2014 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Thor Thompson /Wilkes Park Tour (Done by 7:45) b. Lakeside Accessory Structure Discussion (Start by 8:00) • c. Sign Application 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes April 21, 2014 b. Council Work Session Minutes April 28, 2014 8. MISCELLANEOUS 9. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION MINUTES MAY 14, 2014 — 6:30 PM SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake Minnetonka 1. CALL TO ORDER -Hoffman called the formal meeting together at 8 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL - Mason, Tempero, Hoffman. Kaczanowski and Struck excused. Administrator Tolsma, Clerk Lewin, Planner Brixius, Resident John Perry. 4. ADOPT AGENDA - Seeing no additional items to add to the agenda, Mason makes a motion and Tempero seconds to adopt the agenda. All votes ayes, motion carries. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mason makes a motion and Tempero seconds to approve the minutes. All votes ayes, motion carries. a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from April 9, 2014 • 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Thor Thompson Tour (Done by 7:45) - Items of concern/housekeeping: • Accessibiity • Handicapped parking space • Pea rock around playground equipment is difficult for wheel chairs • Consideration to a gravel perimeter path around the park with exercise stations - such as a circuit. • A path or sidewalk leading from the trail to the park • Drain tiling the standing water to the holding pond • Spacers missing on the wood playground structure (bridge) • Better picnic tables • Additional bench for parents to sit • Safety rubber on baby swing is cracked and broken • Replace the water fountain Tennis Courts: • Stripe the second court for pickle ball • Power wash the tennis courts • Fill the tennis court cracks • Trim the bushes in front of the signage for tennis courts • Turn on the water fountain at the tennis courts • Dog Park located to the south of the fenced courts • • Reset bench as it's tilting backwards Thor Thompson Baseball Field: 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK,MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952)471-9051 FAX(952)471-9160 _ 2 • Parking area needs to be striped • Handicapped parking needs to be identified • Additional ag lime to base paths • • Ag lime instead of sod (mud) around dugout entrances • Ag lime path from dugouts to home plate instead of sod (mud) • Sweep dugouts • Sweep bleacher pads • Sweep cobwebs from ceilings of dugouts Wilkes Park: • Community garden • Definite drainage issues due to the lake level being high • Suggestion to make the park more level • Youth soccer field (Kaczanowski) • Dog park (Mound Rotary Club) • Trash receptacles need to be upgraded • Jagged edges on merry-go-round • Picnic tables need to be upgraded/repaired/or replaced. Could use Plasti-grip to recoat the picnic table benches as the table frame is still in good condition. b. Lakeside Accessory Structure Discussion (Start by 8:00) Hoffman explained he was contacted by the Mayor and the Planning Commission is being asked to revisit accessory buildings on lakeside setbacks. Brixius said on April 21 st the council approved the proposed ordinance but added to prohibit a . detached accessory structure between the principal structure and the shoreline. Council felt this wasn't previously considered and only locational setbacks were discussed. In other words, if it could meet the setbacks, it would be allowed. John Perry, 4516 West Arm Rd, is proposing an addition on his home. He has an existing utility easement and he is interested in a 500 square foot accessory structure. Brixius said the initial review showed everything in compliance. However, the council upon hearing about the application made a determination that an accessory building between the principal structure and the shoreline could be detrimental and they did not want to establish a trend. Brixius said the concern is these accessory structures could become dwelling units. A provision was allowed for open air structures such as gazebos. Brixius said the ordinance represents what was adopted. The provision changed is provision d., setbacks, stating it can't be located between the primary structure and the lakeshore. Perry's request came at the time the council and PC were reviewing the accessory structure ordinance. Hoffman said to summarize, as the application is now, the ordinance the PC proposed would permit this but the ordinance adopted would not allow this. Hoffman recalls previously talking about this because an example used was a pool with a pool house. He said a pool house will have toilet facilities but he feels it's an acceptable use so, he remembers discussing this in that context. Hoffman said he's concerned because no one is guaranteed a view. He said as long as a lot can accommodate a proposed accessory structure, without needing a variance, he thinks it should be allowed. He is opposed to not allowing someone to do what they want with their property. Mason said he understands existing boathouses are allowed. He wonders if other cities should be consulted in order to find out what they allow. Brixius said boathouses 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952)471-9051 FAX(952)471-9160 3 usually were allowed with the exception to the 50 foot setback. Brixius said what we're looking at is except for the easement splitting his property, Perry could add onto his house up to 50 feet of the lake. Hoffman said he didn't want to put labels on accessory structures because it • could be a pool house, a green house, a studio. Mason wonders about a scaled down version and he is offering some suggestions to help this work. Perry said he is designing this to not block views and with how high the houses sit up on the hill, they wouldn't be blocking views as they would look over this structure. Perry said his neighbor is interested in relocating the easement along with Perry and they are in the process of getting cost estimates. Hoffman said there are two absent commissioners and he would also like their feedback. Hoffman said he thinks it would be acceptable to schedule a public hearing and it could be discussed along with feedback from the missing members. Tempero said his neighbor has put up a row of arborvitae that will someday totally block his view. He understands that this is allowed and he can't do anything about it. Tempero asked if the roof of the accessory structure is about the height of the basement of the primary structure. Perry said he doesn't have the exact calculations but his intent is to have the roof of the accessory structure no higher than one foot or so than the basement level. Tempero wonders if that's something that could be written into the ordinance that the height of the access structure can't exceed a certain height above the basement level of the primary structure. Brixius said they should publish for the public hearing and try to examine the proposals that could come forward. He said there has to be protections built in for those who are not conscientious about what they are building. He said this feedback will be brought back to the council. Brixius thinks Perry has a practical hardship with the easement going through his property. Perry feels not being allowed to do this takes away the value of his property. He knows the proposed accessory structure would add to the value of his property. Brixius said the city's concerns are these accessory structures turning into rental, home occupation or a businesses. Sarah Struck's Comments: I did read the notes and if I can comment via email; l am in favor of the language proposed in May 6, Memorandum from NAC re: Spring Park - City Council amendment to accessory building ordinance. My reasoning is based on having some green space remaining in lake facing properties and for this really points to same line of thinking we discussed for accessory buildings on non-lake lots. The idea was to see fewer buildings and more green space, avoid unnecessary clutter on small lots. The same should apply to larger lots. For me, particularly when the shore is viewed from the lake and enjoyed by many from all directions I think there is a greater onus to monitor the number and types of buildings and style. l agree with the council's comments in the document. c. Sign Application - (Sign applicant (David Linnell) met the commissioners during the park tour because he had another appointment: He said at some point he may be interested in having a permanent sign that sticks out perpendicular to the building to catch commuters eye. Linnell said he will be storing the rental boards in a trailer but during the day they will be on the lakeside. He said he has been having conversations with "Jessica" of Hennepin County and Tonka Grille has been • nice about using the dock space.) 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952)471-9051 FAX(952)471-9160 4 Back at city hall, after the park tours, Brixius said there was a sign application for Black Oar. 4010 and 4012 Shoreline Drive. He said they are proposing two non-illuminated signs. He said since they're occupying two tenant bays they are allowed signage across both. Brixius said the signs went up without primary approval and the question is whether to penalize. Brixius said there is also concern about where inventory is going to be stored. He said there have been some issues in the past about dock storage along Del Otero so he doesn't want this to become a problem. Hoffman feels the signage being put in place before the sign application was a clear violation and thinks the penalty is necessary. Commissioners agree that the $200 penalty is necessary. It is noted other businesses have been penalized for unapproved signs. 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes April 21, 2014 Council Work Session Minutes April 28, 2014 - Mason has a change on the council minutes regarding a unanimous vote. Mason said he voted in favor of the variance proposal but the variance failed. 8. MISCELLANEOUS - Nothing. 9. ADJOURNMENT - Hoffman made a motion and Tempero seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 pm. All votes ayes, motion carries. (P- E 4 4 % Wendy LewiQSity Clerk Dan Tolsma, Administrator 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952)471-9051 FAX(952)471-9160 " CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION MINUTES JUNE 11 , 2014 — 7:00 PM PRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake Minnetonka 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ADOPT AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from May 14, 2014 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Accessory Structure i. Open Public Hearing ii. Take Comments / Discussion • iii. Close Public Hearing iv. Recommendation 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes May 19, 2014 b. Council Work Session Minutes May 27, 2014 8. MISCELLANEOUS 9. ADJOURNMENT • 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952)471-9051 FAX(952)471-9160 Lo 1 CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION MINUTES June 11 , 2014 — 7:00 PM SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake 3finnetonka 1. CALL TO ORDER — Hoffman called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 3. ROLL CALL — Mason, Tempero, Hoffman. Struck excused. Kaczanowski excused. 4. ADOPT AGENDA — Mason made a motion and Tempero seconded to adopt the agenda. All votes ayes, motion carries. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Mason made a motion and Tempero seconded to adopt the minutes. All votes ayes, motion carries. a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from May 14, 2014 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Accessory Structure — Brixius said a previous ordinance was adopted but the council changed language that any accessory structures shall not be located between the shoreline and the principal building. He said that during that time an application came forward to the city for an accessory structure to be placed between the principal structure and the shoreline. Brixius said zoning and shoreland regulations are drafted specifically for Spring Park and are not modeled after the DNR ordinance. Brixius said in 2006 setback averaging was seen as an intrusion and a restriction and it was appealed in favor of the standard 50 foot setback. Brixius said accessory structures were not anticipated at that time. Brixius said recently the accessory structure ordinance was changed to allow for a larger structure and floor space is not counted above rafters. Brixius said what's to be considered is the principal building is the major investment in the property. Brixius said some accessory buildings may have a lesser construction standard and a lesser value and it has a potential impact. Brixius said it's intended to be accessory, not to be used as a residence, a home occupation or a business. He said what needs to be considered are has been outlined in the summary portion of his memo dated June 5, 2014. i. Open Public Hearing — Hoffman opens the public hearing at 7:15 pm. John Perry said he doesn't know what the PC is thinking so he doesn't know if he should speak now. John Perry, 4516 West Arm Rd. He said this started by buying the property with intent to increase the size. He said there is a sewer easement that goes through his property. He later discovered the easement is only 15 feet from his residence so he can't add on. Perry said it was suggested that a beach house could be built for storage. Once he started talking to the city about his plans he realized there weren't really any limitations placed on the boathouse as long as he met setbacks, hardcover • restrictions, etc. He said he was told initially he could do this and now this is being taken away. Perry said he has a 20 foot hill so site lines wouldn't be bothered. Perry said there are C1t of r1n'y Park 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160 WWW.CI.SPRING-PARK.MN.US 2 no site obstructions because of the hill dropping off. He understands that views need to be protected and he doesn't think views should be blocked. He said he is going to pay to move the sewer in order to get additional space but it will still leave him with a two car garage. He • thinks he should be allowed to build this boat structure as he needs the space. Perry thinks taking away any accessory structure from being allowed between the lakeshore and the principal building should not happen. Perry believes each request should be considered for line-of-site views and not just flat out not allowed. Perry said he has a deep lot with a lot of property and he would be losing 90 feet of property that he can't do anything with. He said it will affect his house value. Perry said he contacted several cities and most cities he contacted allowed structures within 50 feet. Mason asked if he's contacted any of his neighbors and Perry said one of his neighbors is interested in doing similar. The other neighbor he doesn't know what their thoughts are. Perry argues that if the house to the west of him is torn down in the future, they would be allowed to build 50 feet from the lake and it would impede his view. Mason said Perry's property is unique in that he has a drop down hill. Brixius said this particular lot is unique and because of the utility easement this property would be considered for variance. He said the point being principal structures can be 50 feet from the lake. Brixius said this is similar to what was approved at 2401 Black Lake Rd with the garage built into a hill. Tempero said he doesn't like the extra words that were added to the approved ordinance about not allowing something between the house and the lakeshore. He said his neighbors have large trees that block his views and he realizes there is nothing he can do about it. Tempero wonders if there can be restrictions added that would trigger a variance action. Hoffman said this was taken into consideration when they approved the original ordinance. He looks to make this fair. He said someone who has a flat lot would not be able to build a structure. Hoffman said the DNR set the setback because they are worried about the view from the water. He said no one is guaranteed a view. He said he doesn't think the city should be worried about views. He believes in being fair. He is opposed to restricting this. He feels if he has the property and meets the setbacks, this should be allowed. He said if this proposal was not being built on the lake, it would be allowed to be built. Hoffman said he's not in favor of compromise and they worked hard on this and did their due diligence in crafting the original ordinance. Mason agrees with what Hoffman is saying. Tempero agrees too, but he wonders if they can give them something versus rejecting it, it might go over better. Mason said this is a boutique amendment and came up because of the proposal in front of us today. Hoffman isn't sure about that but believes on principle this should be fair for both lakeshore and non lakeshore owners. ii. Take Comments / Discussion iii. Close Public Hearing — Mason makes a motion and Tempero seconds to close the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. All votes ayes, motion carries. iv. Recommendation — Brixius said he recommends that the PC reject the additional language and Hoffman wonders what would be the compromise. Brixius said he would take Perry's plans and use them as an example. He said that might be a starting point. Hoffman said he believes a standard is being set with the present language being proposed. Hoffman said again if this property wasn't on the lake, it would be allowed to be built. Hoffman said he is not in favor of compromise on this. Hoffman makes a motion to strike the proposed language in the amendment. Mason seconds. Brixius clarified the prohibition of accessory structures between the principal • structure and the shoreline. On roll call, all votes ayes. Hoffman suggests Perry attend Monday night's council meeting and he hopes to be able to attend the meeting as well. Brixius Ci� o f ll�rinJc Park 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160 WWW.CI.SPRING-PARK.MN.US 3 reminds Perry that all is not lost if this fails at the council level because there is always the variance process. Brixius thinks this utility easement that restricts Perry's plans is good variance material. 07. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes May 19, 2014 b. Council Work Session Minutes May 27, 2014 8. MISCELLANEOUS — Hoffman asked about the drainage discussion. Tolsma said there's been an issue with Kings Rd and West Arm Rd and a shallow depression is acting as a retention area and it fills and it flows across the roads and floods properties. He said they are working with some options to correct the problem. One of two is to deal with that drainage area with the install of storm sewer and diverting it to the storm sewer across the street and the second option is to do the drainage but also combine it with a road project. He said there is meeting scheduled open house with residents on Thursday, June 19th and discuss these options. 9. ADJOURNMENT - Mason makes a motion and Tempero seconds to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 pm. All votes ayes, motion carries. ////�� ♦ r ) • ` Wendy Lewin, ity Clerk Dan Tolsma, Administrator Cif of.S�rinJc Pave 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160 WWW.CI.SPRING-PARK.MN.US ` CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION AGENDA JULY 9, 2014 — 7:00 PM SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake .Minnetonka 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ADOPT AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from June 11, 2014 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Manufacturing District Uses b. All In 1 Fitness Sign Application • 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes June 2, 2014 b. Council Minutes June 16, 2014 c. Council Work Session June 23, 2014 8. MISCELLANEOUS 9. ADJOURNMENT • 1 " CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION AGENDA JULY 9, 2014 — 7:00 PM SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake Minnetonka 1 . CALL TO ORDER — Chair Hoffman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 3. ROLL CALL — Mason, Struck, Tempero, Hoffman. Kaczanowski arrived after meeting adjourned. Late due to soccer coaching conflict. Also present Council Representative Bren, Administrator Tolsma, Clerk Lewin and Planner Brixius. 4. ADOPT AGENDA — Hoffman makes a motion to switch items 6b and 6a. All votes ayes, motion carries. Mason makes a motion to adopt the agenda and Tempero seconds. All votes ayes, motion carries. • 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from June 11, 2014. Bren said she wanted to explain her misvote during the council meeting of June 16. She said she meant to vote yes but voted no after confusion. Struck makes a motion Tempero seconds. All votes ayes, motion carries. 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS - a. Manufacturing District Uses - Brixius said there have been some businesses that have gone into the Tonka Business Center. He said allowed is manufacturing, assembly, etc. He said there are a number of retail type businesses that don't quite fit the current description. Brixius thinks the manufacturing district should be modified to allow retail and service type businesses. He said what he envisions is a C1 district where it would be allowed. He said there are concerns about parking, businesses that are interior to the building. During the development of Lakeview Lofts, Brixius said there was an indication from the building owner that there may be some future plans with the parking lot. Brixius said he doesn't recommend change existing uses but to add permitted uses if it meets certain conditions. He said in the past the city has been unaware of businesses going in the building when a sign application comes before the planning commission. Hoffman wondered about when a building permit is applied for if parking conditions can be examined. Brixius said he wants an assurance from the building owner that the parking is attached to the building. Brixius thinks there needs to be clarity. Hoffman is concerned about reviewing parking when a sign application comes forward that it's too late. Leases have been signed and build outs have been commenced. Brixius said this is more just • asking the PC if they are interested in tightening this up. Mason asked if this could even go to something such as a grocery store. Brixius said it's pretty broad now. He said there 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, M1 NNESOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471 -9051 FAX (952) 471-9160 2 might be some things they want to prohibit such as tattoo parlors, adult businesses, that sort of thing. Struck wonders about a grocery store or a high volume store due to traffic • and parking concerns. Brixius thinks things should be explored with an open mind as to what could go in the building. Mason said he agrees to trying to dedicate future parking. Tempero wonders about the current signage and how new signs fit in. Brixius said typically they ask the landlord about uniform sign appearance, placement, size. He said no more than 20% of the building can be covered with signage but sometimes there are internal businesses so there is detail review needed. He said he wants a comprehensive sign plan for this building because the larger industrial spaces could get divided up. b. All In 1 Fitness Sign Application — Brixius said there was an application for a sign located at 4150 Shoreline Drive. He said this area is zoned manufacturing. Brixius said there were concerns as the sign placement is over an entrance door. He said they were unclear as to where the tenant space was located. Brixius said the building inspector was contacted and there was a concern about a change of use due to an assembly type use. He said there could be some question about occupancy and there will be a code review performed. He said with resolving that, they feel comfortable moving forward. Brixius said this business is next to Katie Lein Dance Studio. Brixius said a condition for the sign and the installation must accompany a sign off by the building inspector. Mason asked if it was an assembly business. Brixius clarified that it has to do with people assembling in groups. He said the business use qualifies but the concern is large group of people and additional fire protection might be necessary. Hoffman said it has to do with number of exits and ventilation. Brixius said the building inspector is working with the architect. The sign designer said this has been approved for occupancy. Hoffman said he'll accept a motion for approval. Mason makes that motion and Tempero seconds. All votes ayes, motion carries. 7. COMMUNICATIONS — No comments or questions. a. Council Minutes June 2, 2014 b. Council Minutes June 16, 2014 c. Council Work Session June 23, 2014 8. MISCELLANEOUS — Nothing. Tolsma said the park plan is on the back burner due to the flooding issues. He said it will be moved to the front in the future. Hoffman asked about the dog park and Tolsma said the individual has not come back to the city since. Tolsma said he intends on bringing this to a work session but work sessions have been converted to semi emergency meetings due to the flooding. 9. ADJOURNMENT — Struck makes a motion and Tempero seconds to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. All votes ayes, motion carries. 0,4� h %r Wendy Lewinsbty Clerk Dan Tolsma, Administrator Wendy Lewin 0o rom: Wendy Lewin nt: Saturday, August 09, 2014 10:32 AM : 'Jeff Hoffman'; 'sarah.struck@medtronic.com'; 'Sarah Struck'; 'Pete Kaczanowski'; 'Gavin Tempero' Cc: 'Alan Brixius' Subject: FW: Planning Commission Meeting on August 13... Wednesday night's meeting is canceled. See you in September. Wendy Lewin, City Clerk City of Spring Park 4349 Warren Avenue Spring Park, MN 55384 952-471-9051 wlewin@ci,spring-park.mn.us From: Jeff Hoffman [mailto:ieffhoffman@q.com] Sent: Friday, August 08, 2014 1:47 PM To: Wendy Lewin Cc: Alan Brixius Subject: Re: Planning Commission Meeting on August 13... •s; I am fine with canceling the meeting. Jeff Hoffman 612.720.1397 On Aug 8, 2014, at 8:56 AM, Wendy Lewin <WLewin@ci.spring-park.mn.us>wrote: Jeff, so far the agenda has information from Al about proposed changes to the manufacturing district as well as a draft ordinance. We are wondering if a cancellation is in order and moving this topic to the September meeting. Due to the primary election process taking place on Tuesday, August 12th and my presence throughout the election day comprising a minimum of a 14 hour day (6 am to 8 pm), I would look forward to a meeting cancellation. Your thoughts? Wendy Lewin, City Clerk City of Spring Park 4349 Warren Avenue Spring Park, MN 55384 952-471-9051 wlewin@ci.spring-park.mn.us • Wendy Lewin om: Wendy Lewin nt: Friday, September 05, 2014 9:53 AM o: 'Sarah Struck'; 'Gavin Tempero'; 'Pete Kaczanowski' Cc: 'Alan Brixius' Subject: FW: Cancel September PC Meeting Please note, due to lack of agenda items, the September 10th Planning Commission meeting is canceled. We anticipate a meeting for October. From: Jeff Hoffman [mailto:jeffhoffman(dg.com] Sent: Friday, September 05, 2014 9:01 AM To: Wendy Lewin; 'Alan Brixius' Subject: RE: Cancel September PC Meeting? I am fine with canceling the September meeting. From: Wendy Lewin [mailto:WLewin(�Oci.spring-park.mn.us] Sent: Friday, September 05, 2014 8:56 AM To: Jeff Hoffman; Alan Brixius Subject: Cancel September PC Meeting? Jeff and Al: We don't have any applications to review for PC meeting this month. Anticipate having a couple of things next month: a permanent sign request for Gentle Dentistry and potential variance request. With your permission, suggesting a cancelation of Wednesday, September 10th's PC meeting. 9 ease advise. Wendy Lewin, City Clerk City of Spring Park 4349 Warren Avenue Spring Park, MN 55384 952-471-9051 wlewin@ci.spring-park.mn.us 0 CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION AGENDA OCTOBER 8, 2014 — 7:00 PM SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake Minnetonka 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ADOPT AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from July 9, 2014 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Manufacturing District Uses Draft Ordinance 7. COMMUNICATIONS • a. Council Minutes September 2, 2014 b. Council Minutes September 15, 2014 c. Council Work Session September 22, 2014 8. MISCELLANEOUS a. RSVP Appreciation Dinner 9. ADJOURNMENT • 1 CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2014 — 7:00 PM SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake Minnetonka 1. CALL TO ORDER — Hoffman calls the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 3. ROLL CALL - Mason, Struck, Kaczanowski, Tempero, Hoffman. Ex-officio Bren. 4. ADOPT AGENDA — Mason makes a motion to adopt the agenda and Struck seconds. All votes ayes, motion carries. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Mason makes a motion and Struck seconds to approve the minutes. All votes ayes, motion carries. a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from July 9, 2014 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Manufacturing District Uses Draft Ordinance — Hoffman said with retail, parking can become an issue. Struck wonders if we are currently • covered for parking spaces. Hoffman said it depends upon the use such as a restaurant. Tolsma said the main point of this amendment is to address the permitted uses. It's really a loosening of the language. Hoffman thinks a list of questions to propose to Brixius might be in order. • How do we enforce adequate parking? Mason said there is delivery of items going on now and previous to Tonka Ventures there was a lot of parking. Mason thinks an evaluation of parking spaces needs to be done. • Bren wonders if Tonka Ventures needs to be updated on what is allowed as far as businesses use. • Struck said part of the issue is the city doesn't know what's in there. She wonders if something could be built in to say a multi-tenant use, there should be a notice. • Tempero thinks the city should know who is in the space. • Hoffman said insurance companies want to know what they are insuring so they should be compliant with the city. • Bren asked about the building inspector and if they have a right to access the building. • Struck wonders if there is a legal way to get a valid of list of who is in a building. Struck thinks a city has an obligation to know what is going on in our city. • Bren wonders about businesses such as growing medical marijuana and what would happen if a city was opposed to this. Tolsma said an argument can be if something isn't listed as a permitted use, it can be disallowed. Struck said she thinks about the water issue and she would think the city should know what is taking place. She said there could be internal dry cleaners or some sort of chemical/polluting business. • • Kaczanowski asks how much parking is currently there and wonders about the fire department and their inspections for human safety. 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160 2 • Mason thinks this could be important in going forward in order to have an inventory of what is in there. • Hoffman said other cities' fire departments want to know what businesses are operating and what they could be walking into. Hoffman wonders about talking about business licensing and how to start that conversation. Tolsma said it could be part of the recommendation in updating the ordinance. Hoffman thinks the fire marshal should be inspecting at least once a year. Struck also wonders about business licensing and what would change with the business owner of Tonka Ventures. Hoffman said if there were objectives surrounded around safety issues, it will make it easier to accept. Kaczanowski wants to think that there are safety considerations to other tenants in a building. He wouldn't want to be a tenant knowing there was a hazardous material operation going on. Struck wonders about other districts. She said general commercial districts aren't regulated and she mentions the previous Tonka Auto and Marine where it was discovered they were putting something down the drain that wasn't supposed to be going down. Hoffman wonders about other cities in the area and whether they have business licensing. Tolsma said it could be framed that the business licensing is free unless it's after the fact they are fined by administrative fine. Mason agrees with Struck that it is important to monitor and protect the water supply considering what's happened. Hoffman and Struck are in favor of a charge for a license. Kaczanowski wonders what other cities charge for a business license. 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes September 2, 2014 b. Council Minutes September 15, 2014 c. Council Work Session September 22, 2014 — Tempero said regarding turning Wilkes Park into a community garden. He thinks if the park was cleaned up and made nicer, it would be used more. Kaczanowski thinks it might be a great place for a soccer field. Struck thinks it might be a difficult for parking. Kaczanowski wondered about Thor Thompson baseball field and if that is actually rented out. Tolsma said no but there is a negotiation about the lawn mower and other tools with the Little League. Bren said since the tennis court is being used for pickle ball courts, perhaps a picnic table could be set there for the participants as they have white plastic chairs there now. Hoffman said anything that happens on the park would have to come back through the planning commission because they are the park board. 8. MISCELLANEOUS — a. RSVP Appreciation Dinner - Sign-up sheet passed around. 9. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn. Mason makes a motion and Kaczanowski seconds to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m. O,t� h %r � Wendykewin, City Clerk Dan Tolsma, Administrator Wendy Lewin rom: Wendy Lewin It nt: Monday, November 03, 2014 10:35 AM sarah.struck@medtronic.com'; 'Gavin Tempero'; 'Pete Kaczanowski'; 'Jeff Hoffman' Subject: FW: M district public hearing notice Planning Commissioners, the November PC meeting is canceled. Wendy From: Jeff Hoffman [mailto:jeffhoffman@ccom] Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 10:00 AM To: Wendy Lewin Subject: RE: M district public hearing notice I am ok with canceling the November meeting. From: Wendy Lewin [mailto:WLewin@ci.spring-park.mn.us] Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 9:45 AM To: Jeff Hoffman Subject: FW: M district public hearing notice Jeff, please see Al's email below. If you are okay with this, we will consider November's meeting canceled. From: Alan Brixius [mailto:abrixius@nacplanning.com] 0 nt: Monday, November 03, 2014 9:17 AM o: Wendy Lewin; Daniel Tolsma Subject: M district public hearing notice Wendy: attached is a revised public hearing notice for December 10th. Let's cancel the November PC meeting. I am preparing some business licensing information for the city and will get it to you for the December meeting. Alan Brixius, AICP Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. 4800 Olson Memorial Hwy, Suite 202 Golden Valley, MN 55422 Phone: 763-231-2555 Fax: 763-231-2561 abrixius@nacplanning.com CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION AGENDA DECEMBER 10, 2014 — 7:00 PM RING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On Lake Yinnetonka 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ADOPT AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from October 8, 2014 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Manufacturing District Uses Draft Ordinance & Business Licensing Discussion 7. COMMUNICATIONS • a. Council Minutes November 10, 2014 b. Council Minutes November 17, 2014 c. Council Work Session November 24, 2014 8. MISCELLANEOUS a. 2014 Attendance 9. ADJOURNMENT • 1 CITY OF SPRING PARK PLANNING COMMISION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2014 — 7.00 PM SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL On .Cake .`Minnetonka 1. CALL TO ORDER — Hoffman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL — Mason, Struck, Hoffman, Kaczanowski, Ex officio Bren. Tempero absent. 4. ADOPT AGENDA — Mason makes a motion and Kaczanowski seconds to adopt the agenda. All votes ayes, motion carries. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from October 8, 2014 — Mason makes a motion and Kaczanowski seconds to approve the minutes. All votes ayes, motion carries. 6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS • a. Manufacturing District Uses Draft Ordinance & Business Licensing Discussion Brixius said he looked over the list of questions submitted by the Planning Commission. He said there is a need to legitimize things that are already being done. He said the concern is that the sites are zoned for manufacturing and parking is geared as such. He said if there was retail there would be higher parking demands. Brixius said Buttenhoff owns three parcels and one is exclusively for parking. He said nothing would prohibit development. He said if there is a trend towards retail, it would be important to have parking availability secured. Brixius said the Comp Plan identifies the Tonka Ventures building becoming obsolete. He predicts this area as potential commercial, mixed use, similar to the Lakeview and Mist Lofts. Brixius attached aerial photos to his report showing parking spaces for the site. Hoffman asked if that included the surface lot. Brixius said the 67 spaces is the surface lot. Brixius estimates Spring Street and Shoreline Drive as having 32 spaces. An estimated generation for predominately warehousing and manufacturing of 230 for 1,2 and 3 buildings. He said there have been some parking issues on the west end with the truck bay and employee parking for Napa Auto. Brixius said originally it was specifically asked of Buttenhoff if the parking was sufficient for their needs and they said it was. However, they came forward last year and said it wasn't. Brixius said there are enforcement measures because of parking requirements. however this has been ineffective as it doesn't come forward until it's an issue. Brixius said New Hope has developed a policy called BUCO (Business Use Certificate of Occupancy) requiring building inspections after a fire. Brixius said the city should clarify with Mnspect what type of • inspections would be required and how to budget for additional costs. He said there are 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK MINNESOTA 55384 9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160 2 enforcement options in terms of not issuing any building permits, sign permits or any opportunity for change without first complying with the ordinance. Brixius said this potential change should be sent to the major business owners to inform them of the upcoming change and public hearing. Mason wonders why Buttenhoff doesn't like to reveal what is in his building. Brixius said he doesn't think it's so much that as the fact that's always the way it's been done. Kaczanowski wonders if this applies to all businesses or just the manufacturing. He wonders if this will apply to every business including existing and Brixius said present businesses will be okay but will have to comply with future changes. Struck wonders about it not being retroactive. Brixius said when there is a new business changeover it gives the opportunity to conduct inspections. He said inspections of housing requires annual inspections but he's not sure about this. Struck thinks without looking at existing occupants, the process will be very slow to clear. Brixius said there is a reliance on building inspections according to the building permit and building code and fire code at the time. Kaczanowski wonders about building inspections and fire inspections. Brixius said one of the anticipated changes in the 2015 building code is residential square footage exceeding a certain limit, sprinklers must be in place. Mason wonders about the difference in the term assembly between the former Snap Fitness and the Dance Studio. Hoffman said insurance companies are starting to require annual inspections for safety. Brixius said the dance studio wasn't going to have an exterior door where Snap Fitness did. Hoffman is in favor of checking on inspection costs and thinks it should be fee based. Brixius said these would be some numbers that would have to come from Mnspect. Hoffman said he would like to assemble a list of businesses. Hoffman agrees it is important to notify businesses of the potential change to the ordinance. Brixius said . regarding timing, he thinks it would be good to bring this back in February in order to cover everything. Mason wonders about business licensing and phasing it. Brixius said it would apply to change of ownership, new leases and perhaps new owners. Brixius suggests this be discussed at a staff meeting and ask Mnspect's guidance or suggestions. Struck wonders about a new lease and maybe renewed leases. Struck likes renewed lease to be a part of this. Kaczanowski wonders if this can be softened by saying this might be beneficial from an insurance standpoint. Perhaps insurance rates could go down if they've proved they are compliant with inspections. Hoffman said their basic duties are health, safety and welfare and this follows this. Struck also wants to remind the fact that environmental concerns regarding water contamination and hazard materials need to be known. Hoffman likes the BUCO term versus licensing. He said BUCO is a certificate of occupancy and he likes that it is a one-time fee. Mason said when looking at businesses that have petroleum products, they are required to be inspected for safe practices and he feels this is the same thing. Hoffman wonders if the changes in zoning and the business inspections should be separate. Tolsma said he thinks they should be separate as they are two different things. Hoffman wonders about having the public hearing for the zoning change in January and the business change in February. Tolsma said there is a new council starting in January so there is going to . be a little learning involved. He thinks the BUCO should definitely be in February or March with an effective date in April or May. Bren wonders about Gentle Dentistry. She said this is 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160 3 an example of a business who started in one building and moved to another, both in Spring Park. She wonders if this would apply to this situation as well and Brixius said it would. 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. Council Minutes November 10, 2014 b. Council Minutes November 17, 2014 c. Council Work Session November 24, 2014 8. MISCELLANEOUS a. 2014 Attendance 9. ADJOURNMENT - Struck makes a motion and Kaczanowski seconds to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 pm. All votes ayes, motion carries. 0-0t� 1-40. k14 % Wendyiewin, City Clerk Dan Tolsma, Administrator 3 they wondered about a historic-type plaque depicting the history of Spring Park along the trail. Tolsma said staff suggested a picnic shelter in the park. He said the candidate is apparently artistic and they are hoping several options can be presented and they can 40 pick. Brixius said Eagle projects are to benefit the community and show leadership. He suggests the city think about what they would like. He said the projects are always well done. Mason suggests at Thor Thompson Park on the south side by Jackie Stone's house, there is a suggestion for a memorial bench or garden in her memory. He said ideas have been a bench, a stone or a plaque in her memory. Brixius said a paver path or butterfly garden would be a nice idea. Struck asked if there was water at the park and Mason said there is a drinking fountain. She wondered about a dog watering spot that relates to Jackie's love of dogs. Mason said there are funds available for this from friends of Jackie. Mason said he would be willing to follow through on funding sources. 9. ADJOURNMENT — Erickson makes a motion and Mason seconds to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m. All votes ayes, motion carries. e klg ` Wendy LewiiqjCity Clerk Dan Tolsma, Administrator • • 4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952)471-9051 FAX(952)471-9160