HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 1, 2003PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
JULY 1, 2003
7:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairperson, Tom Ramsdell.
Roll Call:
Commission members present- Yehle, Schmitt, Baker, and Ramsdell.
Commission members absent- Peterson
Also present were Tim Johnson (City Planner), Shelley Hanson (Secretary), and Tami Ericson
(Council Liaison).
Motion by Yehle, seconded by Schmitt, to approve the minutes from the meeting of ,lune 3, 2003
as submitted. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case #:
Owner:
Address:
2003-0708
John Lurid
2073 Manitou
St. Paul, MN
(651) 260-2007
Applicant:
Parcel Address: 4333 Washington Street NE
Zoning: R-2, Single and Two-Family Residential
Comprehensive Plan: LDR, Low Density Residential
Silver Oak Development
3800 Apache Ln
Mpls, MN 55421
This is a request for a lot split of an existing parcel located at 4333 Washington Street NE.
Currently 4333 Washington Street NE is one large parcel measuring approximately 141 feet by
158 feet in size (22,447 sq fi). The applicant is proposing to split off the south 60 feet of the
parcel to create a new buildable lot for a single-family home on a new 'Parcel A'.
There are no previous Planning and Zoning Commission cases on this site.
The surrounding property is zoned R-2, single and two-family residential and is used
residentially.
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Section 9.410(5) of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance requires that an application for a lot
split be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and that they submit their
recommendation to the City Council.
Section 9.903 of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance regulates lot area, width, and yard
requirements in the R-2 District, and Section 9.603 regulates accessory structures. Applicable
requirements are as follows.
* Minimum lot size shall be 6,500 square feet for any newly created single-family lot - The
newly created 'Parcel A' (see survey attached) will be 9,519 square feet and the newly
created 'Parcel B' will be 12,926 square feet, both of which exceed minimum lot size
requirements.
* Minimum lot width shall be 60 feet - The newly created 'Parcel A' is 60 feet wide
exactly, and the newly created 'Parcel B' is 81.48 feet wide, which meet requirements.
* Existing homes in relation to newly created property lines are required to meet the same
setbacks as new construction. Side yards shall be at least five feet for any principal
structure - The newly created property line on the south side of the existing house is
proposed at 5.3 feet fi-om the side yard property line, which meets requirements. The
existing stoop is approximately 2 feet away from the new property line, but the ordinance
allows for stoops, steps and landings to be located in the setback area as long as they are
not closer than 1 foot to the property line. The proposed single-family home on 'Parcel
A' will be required to meet appropriate setbacks from all property lines.
* Detached accessory structures shall be at least 3 feet away from side and rear property
lines - The existing detached structure is well over the 3 foot side yard setback
requirement.
* Any lot over 6,500 square feet may have a building lot coverage of up to 30% - Because
of the large parcel sizes, the lot coverage for the newly created 'Parcel B' is less than
15%. The new construction on 'Parcel A' will have to meet the 30% lot coverage as
well.
The Public Works Department has reviewed this lot split and as part of the recently completed
street construction on Washington Street, this project will require street excavation for the
installation of new sewer and water stubs. This will require that the contractor pay for a curb to
curb and joint to joint milling and overlaying to the City's specifications, rather than a patch job.
As proposed, the City Council will have to formally approve this request for street excavation at
their next meeting.
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The City Comprehensive Plan designates this area as future low-density residential development.
The proposal is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan and meets the minimum
requirements of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance. And the parcel is large enough to
create a new attractive single-family home that will further add to the Columbia Heights tax
base. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the lot split as it meets the technical standards of
the Zoning Ordinance and is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan.
Commission member Baker asked about the elevation of the lot. He was concerned about this
being the low spot on the block. Planner Johnson responded that the Public Works Director had
reviewed the Lot Split application knowing the site will be built upon. They did not have any
comments about drainage being negatively impacted.
The Lot Split will go to the City Council at the July 14th meeting for their approval.
Motion by Yehle, seconded by Baker, to recommend City Council approval of Resolution 2003-
31, as the lot split is consistent with City Zoning Ordinance and City Subdivision standards. All
Ayes. MOTION PASSED.
NEW BUSINESS
A memo was enclosed in the agenda packets from Planner Johnson explaining that the Design
Guidelines developed by City Staff, Consultants, and a Task Force of various representatives is
ready to be adopted. However, the proposed guidelines which will be adopted by resolution,
need to be specifically referenced in the Zoning Ordinance before official adoption by the City
Council. Commission members were asked to review the final draft of the guidelines prior to the
August 5, 2003 meeting. At that meeting in August the consulting finn URS will give a
presentation to the Planning Commission on the guidelines. Basically, the guidelines will pertain
to remodeling or re-development projects, as well as new construction along Central Avenue and
40th Avenue. It will help bring uniformity to the area and enhance the visual appearance by
setting some parameters that owners can work with when planning their projects. Things such as
facades, roofing, building placement, building height, colors, design of windows, doors, and
entryways are all items that have been addressed in the guidelines. Task Force members have
been encouraged to attend the next meeting to answer questions. A decision to adopt the
resolution approving the Columbia Heights Design Guidelines, and the appropriate zoning text
amendments to implement the guidelines will be considered.
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MISCELLANEOUS
No further business.
Motion by Yehle, seconded by Schmitt, to adjourn the meeting at 7:22pm. All Ayes.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Hanson
Secretary