PL 07/16/2003 - 30909��
CITY OF FRIDLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 16, 2003
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Savage called the July 16, 2003, Planning Commission meeting to order at
7:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Diane Savage, David Kondrick, Larry Kuechle, Dean Saba, Barb Johns
Members Absent: LeRoy Oquist, Brad Dunham
Others Present: Stacy Stromberg, Planner
Michael and Denise Corbett, 1601 Rice Creek Road
Jesse Collard, 1426 — 64"' Avenue NE
APPROVE THE JUNE 18 2003 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Johns, to approve the June 18, 2003, Planning
Commission meeting minutes as written.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
� MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #03-11, by Michael & Denise Corbett for a
second accessory structure (garage), generally located at 1601 Rice Creek Road NE.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Johns, to open the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:35 P.M.
Ms. Stacy Stromberg, Planner, stated the petitioners are requesting a special use permit to
allow the construction of a 552 square foot accessory structure in the side yard of their
residence at 1601 Rice Creek Road. The building will be used for storage of recreational
vehicles and lawn equipment.
Ms. Stromberg stated Section 205 requires a special use permit to allow accessory buildings
other than the first accessory building over 240 square feet. It also requires that the total square
footage of accessory structures not exceed 1,400 square feet. The total square footage of the
existing garage, existing three-season enclosure, and the proposed accessory structure is 1,393
square feet, which is 7 square feet less than the total allowed by Code.
Ms. Stromberg stated the proposed garage location meets all setback and lot coverage
requirements.
� Ms. Stromberg stated City staff recommends approval of this special use permit with
stipulations, as second accessory buildings over 240 square feet are a permitted special use in
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the R-1 zoning district. If the special use permit is approved, staff recommends the following �
stipulations:
1. The petitioner shall install Code-required hard surtace driveway extension within
12 months of issuance of the 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 or living area.
4. All vehicles shall be stored on a hard surface as approved by the City.
5. Total square footage of all accessory structure must not exceed 1,400 square
feet.
6. Garage shall be architecturally compatible with existing home and finished with
complementary siding and color scheme.
7. A firewall shall be installed on the west wall of the proposed garage.
Mr. Kondrick stated this is the first time he remembered the stipulation/requirement that they
ensure there be firewall sheetrock inside the garage. He asked if it is because the garage is too
close to the house?
Ms. Stromberg replied that is correct.
Mr. Kondrick asked the petitioners if they understood the stipulations.
Mr. Michael Corbett, 1601 Rice Creek Road, stated they understand the stipulations and have
no problem with them.
Ms. Savage asked if the City has received any comments from neighbors. ^
Ms. Stromberg replied, no, they had not heard from any neighbors.
Ms. Corbett stated they had talked to the neighbor whose house is going to be right next to the
garage, and they don't have any issues with the garage.
Mr. Kondrick asked when the petitioners put the driveway in for the garage, are they going to
use the existing driveway and then do this one?
Mr. Corbett replied, yes, and it will be concrete to match the existing driveway. The roof design
will also be comparable to the house.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kuechle, to close the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:40 P.M.
Mr. Kondrick stated he has no problem with this special use permit request.
Mr. Saba concurred.
Ms. Savage stated it is in compliance with the Code, and she has no problem with it either.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to recommend to City Council approval of SP �
#03-11, with the following stipulations:
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^ 1. The petitioner shall install Code-required hard surFace driveway extension within
12 months of issuance of the 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 or living area.
4. All vehicles shall be stored on a hard surface as approved by the City.
5. Total square footage of all accessory structure must not exceed 1,400 square
feet.
6. Garage shall be architecturally compatible with existing home and finished with
complementary siding and color scheme.
7. A firewall shall be installed on the west wall of the proposed garage.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Savage stated this will be heard by City Council on July 28, 2003
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #03-12, by Jesse Collard, for a second
accessory structure (garage), generally located at 1426 — 64�' Avenue NE.
MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to open the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:41 P.M.
^ Ms. Stromberg stated the petitioner is requesting the construction of a 994 square foot
accessory structure in the side yard of his residence at 1426 — 64�' Avenue NE. The building
will be used for storage of recreational vehicles and lawn equipment.
Ms. Stromberg stated Section 205 of the City Code requires this special use permit to allow
accessory buildings, other than the first accessory building, over 240 square feet. It also
requires that the total square footage of accessory structures not exceed 1,400 square feet.
The total square footage of the existing garage is 245 square feet, and the total square footage
of the proposed accessory structure is 994 square feet. The total of these fin►o structures is
1,239 square feet which is 161 square feet less than the total allowed by Code. The petitioner
also has a small storage shed in the rear yard of his properly which will be removed upon
completion of the proposed accessory structure. The proposed garage location meets all
setback and lot coverage requirements.
Ms. Stromberg stated staff recommends approval of this special use permit with stipulations as
second accessory buildings over 240 square feet are a permitted special use in the R-1 zoning
district. If the special use permit is granted, staff recommends the following stipulations:
1. The petitioner shall install Code-required hard surface driveway extension within
12 months of issuance of the 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 or living area.
4. All vehicles shall be stored on a hard surface as approved by the City.
5. Total square footage of all accessory structure must not exceed 1,400 square
� feet.
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6. Garage shall be architecturally compatible with existing home and finished with ,�
complementary siding and color scheme.
7. Petitioner shall remove storage shed in the rear yard of the property upon l
completion of the proposed accessory structure.
Mr. Kondrick asked how much time does the City normally allow for somebody to make a
garage or house compatible with each other?
Ms. Stromberg stated it all depends on the situation and how comparable the new garage is
going to be with the existing home. The petitioner had stated in his letter to the City that he
wants to re-side the house and put in new windows when funds allow him to do that. She
guessed she could check with the petitioner as to the color of the proposed garage and see how
comparable it is and then come up with a timeline.
Mr. Kuechle stated his concem is, and he believed the City's as well, that these additional
accessory buildings don't downgrade the house.
Ms. Savage asked Ms. Stromberg whether she had received any phone calls from neighbors or
anyone nearby.
Ms. Stromberg replied, no.
Mr. Jesse Collard, 1426 — 64�' Avenue NE, stated as far as the siding goes he guessed he
would just have to go with whatever timeline the City gives him. He needs a garage, because of
all the clutter in his yard.
Mr. Collard stated they painted the house last year, and they were going to go with a color that
was compatible with that color — probably a tan — if it's too far off, he would be willing to paint it
again as he doesn't want to live with an eyesore either. He would appreciate a little bit of time
for new windows and siding. He wouldn't like to get a big debt; he likes to pay for things as he
does them.
Ms. Savage asked the petitioner whether he had any problems with the stipulations.
Mr. Collard stated the only stipulation he has a problem with is #1 regarding the driveway. He
wasn't planning on parking any vehicles in the new garage right now, and his neighbor just built
a garage across the street and he doesn't have a driveway to his. Right now, he would use the
garage for lawnmowers, boats, and storing things, instead of parking his vehicle in it every day.
Eventually he would probably like to put vehicles in there and at that time he would put in a
driveway. He believed his neighbors had a stipulation for their garage addition that they did not
need to put in a driveway until there is any sign of the grass being wom.
Ms. Stromberg stated that in the past, staff has put a specific stipulation on special use permits,
where the petitioner is requesting not to do the driveway at this time, stating that staff will
inspect the property and, if they notice that it appears that a trail is going to the proposed garage
and they are using it as a driveway, staff will require them to install a hard surface driveway
within 90 days. That is something they have done in the past finro years. If the Commissioners
would like to change stipulation #1 to say that, that would be fine.
Ms. Savage stated the petitioner cannot park any vehicles on the grass.
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^ Ms. Stromberg stated that is correct. He can park vehicles in the proposed accessory structure
but not on a regular basis.
Mr. Collard stated if he did park a vehicle in that garage, he would not be taking it in and out all
the time. It would be to get the vehicle off the slab he has in his backyard.
Ms. Johns asked if the main purpose for this accessory structure right now is for storage.
Mr. Collard stated that is right.
Ms. Savage asked the petitioner that he understands of course if the situation changes, and he
is using it as a driveway or he is parking vehicles on the grass, then he needs to have the hard
surface.
Mr. Collard stated he understand.
Mr. Kondrick stated he wants to make sure that the petitioner coordinates the color of the
garage with the house.
MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to close the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:53 P.M.
�„� Mr. Saba stated that stipulation #1 regarding the driveway should be changed.
Ms. Stromberg read the stipulation they have used in the past, and the Commissions could
decide if they would like the same wording: "Staff shall conduct regular inspections of the site.
If at any time a trail simulating a driveway is present, a hard surface driveway, as approved by
the City, will need to be installed within 90 days."
Mr. Kondrick agreed with that rewording and asked if Mr. Collard was agreeable.
Mr. Collard replied, yes.
MOTION by Ms. Johns, seconded by Mr. Saba, to recommend to City Council approval of SP
#03-12, with the following stipulations as amended:
1. Staff shall conduct regular inspections of the site. If at any time a trail simulating
a driveway is present, a hard surface driveway, as approved by the City, will
need to be installed within 90 days.
2. The petitioner shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to construction.
3. The structure shall not be used for a home occupation or living area.
4. All vehicles shall be stored on a hard surface as approved by the City.
5. Total square footage of all accessory structure must not exceed 1,400 square
feet.
6. Garage shall be architecturally compatible with existing home and finished with
complementary siding and color scheme.
7. Petitioner shall remove storage shed in the rear yard of the property upon
r..� completion of the proposed accessory structure.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE ^
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Savage stated this will go to City Council on July 28, 2003.
3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 5, 2003. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Johns, to receive the Minutes of the June 5, 2003,
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Ms. Stromberg stated the August 6 Planning Commission meeting has been canceled.
ADJOURN
MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Ms. Johns, to adjoum the meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE JULY 16, 2003, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
ADJOURNED AT 7:55 P.M.
RespectFully submitted,
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Denise M. Letendre�
Recording Secretary
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