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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MARCH 17, 2004
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kuechle called the March 17, 2004, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Members absent:
Others present:
Larry Kuechle, LeRoy Oquist, Barb Johns, and Dean Saba
Diane Savage, David Kondrick and Brad Dunham
Stacy Stromberg, City Planner
Rebecca Brazys, Recording Secretary
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: March 3, 2004
MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Mr. Saba, to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2004
meeting as submitted
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Zoning Text Amendment, ZTA #04-01, by the City
Of Fridley, for an ordinance to remove the requirement for a special use permit for
single family property owners, who choose to have a second accessory building
(garage, shed, etc.,) over 240 square feet. Currently, a special use permit must be
obtained prior to construction. This amendment would allow these structures as a
single family structure's accessory use, subject to conditions imbedded within the
proposed amended ordinance language. The attached conditions would relate to
size, location, and architectural compatibility with the principal structure.
MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Ms. Johns, to open the public hearing and waive the full
public reading of the notice.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:32 P.M.
Ms. Stromberg stated the city code currently requires a resident to obtain a special use permit
prior to constructing a second accessory structure on their property. The Planning Commission
and the City Council have approved all 26 of these special use permits over the last five years.
These special use permits were approved with a fairly standard set of stipulations to ensure
compatibility with the existing home and the surrounding environment.
Ms. Stromberg stated the City's recently completed study indicates that the City's cost to bring
an application through the special use permit process is approximately $1,400. Setting special
^ use permit fees high enough to cover the City's cost for what has become a routine approval
would deter residents from building the structure needed to store vehicles and other homeowner
goods indoors.
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Ms. Stromberg stated therefore, staff recommends that the City modify the requirements in the
R1 district thereby allowing second accessory buildings without a special use permit. Staff
believes that the same objectives could be accomplished by building the standard stipulations of
a second accessory building special use permit into performance standards of the R1 chapter of
the zoning code. These same standards will apply to single family properties located in the R2
and R3 zoning districts. This change will accomplish several things including taking the cost of
administrating these special use permits off the backs of the general public and it will simplify
the process for homeowners who may be trying to accomplish one of the City's other objectives
which is eliminating inappropriate outdoor storage.
Mr. Oquist questioned what square footage is necessary for a building permit to be required for
an accessory building.
Ms. Stromberg replied that a structure 120 square feet requires a building permit and the special
use permit was required for 240 square feet or more.
Mr. Kuechle asked if the basic rules will be the same; the first accessory structure cannot
exceed 1,000 square feet and the total of all accessory structures cannot exceed 1,400 square
feet.
Ms Stromberg stated that is correct.
Mr. Kuechle asked if the City has approved any over 1,400 square feet.
Ms. Stromberg responded that the city has not, at least it hasn't in the last five years. She
added that to go over 1,4000 square feet, would require a variance.
Mr. Kuechle asked Ms. Stromberg to review how the 14 foot height at the midspan is
determined as there seems to be some confusion.
Ms. Stromberg explained that the 14 foot is measured at the midspan befinreen the peak and the
eave of a building, measuring from the average grade.
Mr. Kuechle asked if there has been any opposition to this.
Ms. Stromberg replied that there has not been any.
MOTION by Ms. Johns, seconded by Mr. Saba to close the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:38 P.M.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Johns to recommend to the City Council approval of
Zoning Text Amendment, #04-01, by the City of Fridley, for an ordiance to remove the
requirement for a special use permit for single family property owners, who choose to have a
second accessory building (garage, shed, etc.), over 240 square feet.
^ UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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� 2. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 2. 2004. PARKS 8� RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Mr. Saba to receive the minutes of the February 2, 2004,
Parks & Recreation Commission meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 2004, APPEALS COMMISSION
MEETING.
MOTION by Ms. Johns, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the minutes of the February 25,
2004, Appeals Commission meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Ms. Stromberg informed the members that the City Council tabled the rezoning and plat request
for Spring Valley Estates at their March 8�' meeting. This matter will be presented again at the
Council's March 29�' meeting. She added that the developer has been in contact with the staff
and is proposing changes to address the concerns expressed by neighbors and the Council.
^ MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Mr. Saba, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
RespectFully submitted,
Rebecca Brazys, Re ording Secretary
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