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CITY OF FRIDLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 1, 2003
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Savage called the October 1, 2003, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30
p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Diane Savage, Dave Kondrick, Dean Saba, Barb Johns, Brad Dunham
Larry Kuechle, Leroy Oquist
Stacy Stromberg, Planner
Dan & Diane Seekamp, 7055 East River Road
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2003
MOTION made by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to approve the 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 #03-15, by Daniel Seekamp for a second
accessory structure (garage), generally located at 7055 East River Road NE
MOTION made by Ms. Johns, seconded by Mr. Saba, to open the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT
7:31 P.M.
Ms. Stacy Stromberg, Planner, stated the petitioner, Mr. Seekamp, is requesting a special use
permit to allow the construction of a 480 square foot accessory building in the rear yard of his
property. The building will be used for vehicle and boat parking, as well as storage of a
lawnmower and other yard equipment.
Ms. Stromberg stated accessory structures over 240 square feet are a permitted special use in
the R-1 zoning district. The existing two-stall garage is 459 square feet and the proposed
accessory structure is 480 square feet. The total square footage of the existing garage and the
proposed accessory structure are a total of 939 square feet, which is 461 square feet less than
the total allowed by Code. The proposed garage location meets all setback and lot coverage
requirements.
Ms. Stromberg stated City staff has not received any comments from neighboring property
owners.
Planning Commission Meeting, October 1, 2003 Page 2
Ms. Stromberg stated City Staff recommends approval of this special use permit with �
stipulations as second accessory structures are permitted under special use permit in the R-1
Single Family District. If the Commission recommends approval of the special use permit, staff v
recommends the following stipulations:
1. The petitioner shall install a 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 or living area.
4. The accessory structure shall be architecturally compatible with existing home and
finished with complementary siding and color scheme.
Mr. Dan Seekamp, the petitioner, stated he has finro cars and a number of items that need to be
stored inside such as a lawnmower, wheelbarrow, etc. He would not like to have these items
stored outside, so that is the reason for this request for a second garage.
Ms. Savage asked Mr. Seekamp if he was agreeable to the stipulations.
Mr. Seekamp stated he had no problem with any of the stipulations.
Ms. Savage asked Mr. Seekamp if he has heard any comments from his neighbors.
Mr. Seekamp stated he has told the three surrounding neighbors about his proposal, and they
didn't indicate any problems.
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Mr. Kondrick asked approximately how far the garage would be from the house.
Mr. Seekamp stated about 50 feet.
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 UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT
7:40 P.M.
Mr. Kondrick stated the petitioner has a very deep lot, and he did not see any problem with
approving this special use permit request.
The other Commission members agreed with Mr. Kondrick.
MOTION by Ms. Johns, seconded by Mr. Saba, to recommend approval of the request for
Special Use Permit, SP #03-15, by Daniel Seekamp for a second accessory structure (garage),
generally located at 7055 East River Road NE:
1. The petitioner shall install a 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 or living area.
4. The accessory structure shall be architecturally compatible with existing home and
finished with complementary siding and color scheme. !"`�
Planning Commission Meeting, October 1, 2003 Page 3
^ UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Savage said this special use permit will be heard on October 13, 2003, by the City Council.
2. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 4. 2003, PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING
MOTION made by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the August 4, 2003, Parks &
Recreation Commission minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2003, APPEALS COMMISSION
MEETING
MOTION made by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the September 10, 2003,
Appeals Commission minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2003. ENVIRONMENTAL
� QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING
MOTION made by Ms. Johns, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the September 16, 2003,
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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 OCTOBER 1, 2003, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
ADJOURNED AT 7:45 P.M.
RespectFully submitted,
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Ly Saba
Recording Secretary
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