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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 3, 2000CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS §90 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 -3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES Octeber 3, 2000 MEMBERS Tom Ran=dell, Chair Kevin Hanson Ted Yehle Stephan Johnson Tammern Ericson The October 3, 2000 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Ramsdell. Members present were Ericson, Johnson, Yehle, and Ramsdell. Commissioner Hanson was not in attendance. Also present were Kathryn Pepin (Secretary to the Planning and Zoning Commission), and Tim Johnson (City Planner). MOTION by Yehle, seconded by Johnson, to approve the minutes from the meeting of September 5, 2000 as presented in writing. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed. NEW BUSINESS Public Hearing Conditional Use Permit Case #2000-1026 Frattalone's Ace Hardware 2261 N.E. 37th Place Columbia Heights, Mn. Mr. Johnson presented the request of Dan Terzich, Manager of Frattalone's Ace Hardware, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the display and sales of holiday trees and wreaths in a portion of their parking lot at 2261 N.E. 37th Place from November 15 through December 31, 2000. He added that approximately seven (7) parking spaces would be eliminated during that time. He stated that the operation would be similar to the greenhouse sales that they conduct each spring and early summer as well as being in the same location. Mr. Johnson informed the Commission that the existing parking spaces exceed zoning requirements and will still meet the required parking while the temporary sales use in being conducted. He added that the use is consistent with the Zoning regulations of the City and the Retail Business District. Mr. Johnson noted that he had referred the proposal to the Fire Department and they did not express any concerns regarding the proposed use. He added that the applicant will be required to file an application with the City License Department for the applicable license pending approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. A deposit of 8500 will be required to be submitted to the License Clerk to assure that removal of all debri is completed by December 31, 2000. Chairperson Ramsdell opened the public hearing. He closed the public hearing as no one was present to speak to this case. Metion by Ericson, seconded by Yehle, to recommend to the City Council the approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the temporary display and sales of holiday trees/wreaths in the parking lot at 2261 N.E. 37th Place from November 15 through December 31, 2000 provided a deposit of 8500 be submitted to the License Clerk prior to THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS Of DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEr PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 2000 Page 2 placement of the display on the lot and that the required City license is obtained. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Carried. **THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA OF OCTOBER 9, 2000. Motion Staff Reports: A. Due to the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting being scheduled on November 7, 2000 which is Election Day, it will be necessary that a new date be set for the meeting. Open dates are Wednesday, November 8 and Tuesday November 14, 2000. It was the consensus of the Commission members that the meeting be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. B. Draft Tower Ordinance Review. Steve Guzetta, attorney for the Cable Commission and author of the draft ordinance, was present to address any questions or concerns of the Commission. The major concerns were the maximum height allowed for towers/antennas, the aesthetics of the towers/antennas, the number of co-locators allowed on one tower/antenna. Discussion was held regarding the variance process outlined in the draft as the Commissioners felt that the hardship requirements necessary to grant a variance would not apply for a tower proposal. Mr. Guzetta stated that he would check with other cities regarding height restrictions in residential areas as well as make the amendments to the areas discussed and have a finished document for the Commission to review at the November meeting. Motion by Yehle, seconded by Johnson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed. Respectfilly/~itted, Kathryn Pepin Secretary to the Planning and Zoning Commission kp