PL 08/21/2002 - 00024758CITY OF FRIDLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. AUGUST 21, 2002
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Savage called the August 21, 2002, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30
p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Diane Savage, Barb Johns, David Kondrick, Larry Kuechle, Dean Saba
Members Absent: LeRoy Oquist, Brad Dunham
Others Present: Paul Bolin, Planning Coordinator
Stephanie Hanson, Planner
Richard and Kathleen Kemper, 7857 Alden Way
APPROVE THE AUGUST 7, 2002, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Kuechle, to approve the August 7, 2002, Planning
Commission meeting minutes as presented.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of Special Use Permit, SP #02-07, by Richard and Kathleen Kemper, to
allow a second accessory structure (garage), generally located at 7857 Alden Way.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to waive the reading and 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. Hanson stated that the petitioners are seeking a special use permit to construct a 600
square foot accessory building. Code requires a special use permit to allow accessory buildings
other than the first accessory building over 240 square feet. The total square footage of
accessory structures are not to exceed 1,400 square feet. The total square footage of all
existing and proposed structures on this site is 1,200 square feet. Also the petitioners will be
seeking a variance from the Appeals Commission on August 28. This is to recognize an
existing non-conformity reducing the required side yard setback from 25 feet to 13 feet to allow
a new accessory structure to be constructed to the same setback.
Ms. Hanson stated staff recommends approval with the following stipulations:
1. The petitioner must install a code-approved hard surface driveway by July 20, 2003.
2. The petitioner shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to construction.
3. The structure shall not be used for home occupation or living area.
4. All vehicles shall be stored on a hard surface area as required by the City.
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5. The total square footage of all accessory structures must not exceed 1,400 square feet.
6. Accessory buildings shall be architecturally compatible with the existing home and
finished with the same siding and color scheme.
7. Accessory structures must meet proper setback if variance, VAR #02-14, is not
approved.
Mr. Kuechle asked if stipulation #5 should say 1,200 square feet.
Mr. Bolin stated that the code allows up to 1,400 square feet total. The petitioners are
proposing 1,200 square feet. By restating what the code already states, it would allow them, if
needed in the future, to put a 200 square foot shed on the property as well.
Mr. Richard Kemper, 7857 Alden Way, stated he has lived here for 25 years. He has no
problem with the stipulation.
Mr. Kondrick asked if any neighbors expressed any concern.
Mr. Kemper stated their neighbors have no concerns.
Ms. Savage asked if any neighbors have expressed any concerns to City staff.
Ms. Hanson stated staff has not heard from any neighbors.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, 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 WAS CLOSED AT 7:40 P.M.
Ms. Savage stated she has no problem with this request as it conforms to code.
Mr. Kondrick stated the house and garage have been here a long time, and he would be willing
to approve the special use permit request.
MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to recommend approval of SP #02-07 with
the following stipulations:
1. The petitioner must install a code-approved hard surface driveway by July 20,2003.
2. The petitioner shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to construction.
3. The structure shall not be used for home occupation or living area.
4. All vehicles shall be stored on a hard surface area as required by the City.
5. The total square footage of all accessory structures must not exceed 1,400 square feet.
6. Accessory buildings shall be architecturally compatible with the existing home and
finished with the same siding and color scheme.
7. Accessory structures must meet proper setback if variance, VAR #02-14, is not
approved.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Kondrick asked when Mr. Kemper was going to start building.
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Mr. Kemper stated that he would like to have it done before the snow falls.
Mr. Kuechle asked when this would go to the Appeals Commission.
Mr. Bolin stated that it would go to the Appeals Commission on August 28.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Johns, to adjourn the meeting.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE AUGUST 21, 2002, PLANNING COMMISSION WAS
ADJOURNED AT 7:44 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Signe L. Johnson
Recording Secretary