12/20/2000 - 00008413CITY OF FRIDLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. DECEMBER 20, 2000
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Savage called the December 20, 2000, Planning Commission meeting to order at
7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Diane Savage, Barbara Johns, Connie Modig, Leroy Oquist
Dave Kondrick
Members Absent: Larry Kuechle and Dean Saba
Others Present: Paul Bolin, Planning Assistant
APPROVE THE DECEMBER 6, 2000, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION by Ms. Modig to approve the December 6, 2000, Planning Commission meeting
minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kondrick.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #00-13, by Steve Fischer, and Gen Zelazny,
to keep an existing garage that was purchased with the property, generally located at
6085 Old Central Avenue.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick to open the public hearing. Seconded by Ms. Johns.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 7:35 P.M.
Mr. Bolin stated that the petitioners are the property owners. They are seeking a special use
permit to allow the continued existence of a second accessory structure of over 240 square feet
in size. The garage in question was existing on the property prior to the petitioner's purchasing
the property. Constructing their new home and new attached garage came after purchase.
This property is zoned R-1, single family, as are all the surrounding properties. This lot was
created through a lot split off the home located at 6084 Woody Lane back in 1998. The home
was constructed over the past few months. Second accessory buildings of over 240 square feet
are permitted special use in the R-1 zoning district provided that the total square footage of all
accessory buildings do not exceed 1400 square feet in size. The existing detached garage
along with the attached garage has now been constructed with a combined total of 1,152 square
feet in size. The petitioners have already put in siding on the existing detached garage to make
it match the new home and garage. They also put a matching garage door onto the front of the
detached garage and the trim around the fascia matches.
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Mr. Bolin stated that Staff recommends approval with stipulations.
Mr. Bolin stated that the petitioners have put a second garage door on the rear of the attached
garage so they can access through the garage. The detached garage will be used for storage
and a patio area will be put in behind the attached garage.
Mr. Oquist asked if there was room for a surface driveway to be added.
Mr. Bolin stated it is not feasible to run one along the side. The petitioners do not have any
intention of using the area as a driveway. It may become a problem if the home gets sold in the
future.
The petitioners, Steve Fischer and Gen Zelazny, stated that the garage had been updated and
there is new everything on it.
Mr. Kondrick stated that it looks nice.
Mr. Fischer asked if the square footage between the two would be 480 square feet.
Mr. Bolin stated that they are both 24 feet by 24 feet. They came up with 1,152 square feet
between the two of them.
Ms. Savage asked about the stipulations.
Mr. Fischer stated that they do not have any problems with them. They have no objections to
putting the driveway on the south side of the house.
MOTION by Mr. Oquist to close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Kondrick.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 7:40 P.M.
Mr. Kondrick stated that it looks nice there and like it belongs. He sees no problem with this.
Ms. Modig asked if any neighbors had any comments.
Mr. Bolin stated that they did not have a single call.
Ms. Modig stated that she thinks it looks fine.
MOTION by Mr. Oquist to recommend approval of SP #00-13 with five stipulations as
recommended by Staff: 1)At Staff's discretion, inspections may be conducted of the area
between the two garages and, if found to be regularly used as a driveway, a hard surface drive
shall be constructed. 2)The structure shall not be used for a home occupation. 3)All vehicles
shall be stored on a hard surface as approved by the City. 4)Total square footage of all
accessory structures must not exceed 1,400 square feet. 5)The siding and roof materials shall
continue to match the exterior of the existing home. Seconded by Ms. Modig.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Savage stated that this would go to City Council on January 8, 2001.
2. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 6, 2000, PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick to receive the minutes of the November 6, 2000, Parks & Recreation
Commission meeting. Seconded by Mr. Oquist.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 21, 2000, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
& ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick to receive the minutes of the November 6, 2000, Parks & Recreation
Commission meeting. Seconded by Mr. Oquist.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Bolin stated that this year the Planning Commission has process 13 special use permits, up
from the 12 taken action on last year. three plats were approved, down from six from the year
before. There were 4 lot splits, and three zoning text amendments. Scott Hickok, Barbara
Dacy, and himself would like to thank all the Commission members for all their hard work and
wish all happy holidays.
ADJOURN
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Oquist.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE DECEMBER 20, 2000, PLANNING COMMISSION WAS
ADJOURNED AT 7:44 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Signe L. Johnson
Recording Secretary
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