04/04/2001 - 00009156CITY OF FRIDLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. APRIL 4, 2001
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Savage called the April 4, 2001, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30
p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Diane Savage, Barbara Johns, Dean Saba, Dave Kondrick, Connie Modig
Members Absent: Larry Kuechle, Leroy Oquist
Others Present: Stacy Bulthuis, Planner
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 7, 2001, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to approve the February 7, 2001, Planning
Commission meeting minutes as presented.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #01-02, by Timothy & Angela Hughes, for a
second accessory structure (garage), generally located at 5900 7th Street N.E.:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Johnson, to open the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 7:32 P.M.
Ms. Bulthuis stated that the petitioner is seeking a special use permit to construct a 900 square
foot detached garage at 5900 7th Street N.E. On March 28, 2001, the Appeals Commission
granted a variance to reduce the setback of the garage from 25 feet to 17.8 feet. City Code
requires a special use permit to allow a second accessory structure of over 240 square feet.
Code requires the total square footage of accessory structures not exceed 1,400 square feet.
The total square footage of all existing and proposed structure on this site is 1,190 square feet.
The new garage would have the same setback as the home and be located in the rear yard of
the lot. The tree closest to the street would be removed for the proposed garage, but the tree
behind that would be saved due to the variance granted. Staff recommends approval with
stipulations.
Ms. Savage asked if staff had received any calls regarding this request.
Ms. Bulthuis stated they did not.
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Mr. Robert Hughes, Timothy Hughes' (petitioner) father, stated that he was present on behalf of
Timothy due to an out of town trip.
Ms. Savage asked if he had anything to add.
Mr. Hughes stated that there is plenty of room on the lot for this plan.
Ms. Savage asked if there was any opposition to the stipulations.
Mr. Hughes stated that his son, Timothy, asked all the neighbors if they had any problems with
this, and nobody did. He doubted that Timothy had any problems with the stipulations.
Mr. Kondrick asked if he was aware of the stipulations.
Mr. Hughes stated he believed he was.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to close the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 7:35 P.M.
Mr. Kondrick stated this is a good plan to save the other tree.
Ms. Modig stated she had no problems with the request.
Ms. Savage also agreed.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to recommend approval of Special Use
Permit, SP #01-02 with the following stipulations:
1. The petitioner shall install the code-required hard surface driveway within 12 months of
the issuance of a building permit.
2. The petitioner shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to construction.
3. The structure shall not be used for a home occupation.
4. All vehicles shall be stored on the hard surface driveway.
5. Total square footage of all accessory structures must not exceed 1400 square feet.
6. The garage shall be architecturally compatible with the existing home and finished with
the same siding and color scheme.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Hickok stated that this special use permit will go to Council on April 23.
2. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 16, 2001, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
AND ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING:
MOTION by Ms. Johns, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 1, 2001, HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Modig, to receive the minutes.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 5, 2001, PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 14, 2001, APPEALS COMMISSION
MEETING:
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 2001, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
AND ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING:
MOTION by Ms. Johns, seconded by Ms. Modig, to receive the minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 1, 2001, HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Johns, to receive the minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 20, 2001, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
AND ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING:
MOTION by Ms. Modig, seconded by Ms. Johns, to receive the minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. APRIL 4. 2001
OTHER BUSINESS:
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Mr. Hickok stated that there have been some staff changes in the Community Development
Department. He is now the Community Development Director replacing Barbara Dacy. He is
excited; the challenges are numerous and exciting. Paul Bolin has been promoted to Planning
Coordinator, overseeing the Planning Division, and Stacy Bulthuis will now take on Paul's roles
reviewing land use planning applications. Until now, she has been the Planner/Code
Enforcement Officer.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to adjourn the meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE APRIL 4, 2001, PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNED AT
7:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Signe L. Johnson
Recording Secretary