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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-25 PC MinutesCity of Cottage Grove Planning Commission June 25, 2012 A meeting of the Planning Commission was held at Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 — 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, on Monday, June 25, 2012, in the Council Chambers and telecast on Local Government Cable Channel 16. Call to Order Chair Rostad called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Members Present: Lise' Rediske, Chris Reese, Jim Rostad, Randall Wehrle Members Absent: Ken Brittain, Brian Pearson, Ryan Rambacher, Maureen Ventura Staff Present: John McCool, Senior Planner David Thiede, City Council Rostad noted that there is not a quorum so the Planning Commission will not take action on any of the agenda items. However, the Commission will still hold the public hearing. Open Forum Rostad asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission on any non - agenda item. No one addressed the Commission. Chair's Explanation of the Public Hearing Process Rostad explained the purpose of the Planning Commission, which serves in an advisory capac- ity to the City Council, and that the City Council makes all final decisions. In addition, he ex- plained the process of conducting a public hearing and requested that any person wishing to speak should go to the microphone and state their full name and address for the public record. Public Hearings and Applications 6.1 Boehm Shed Variance — Case V12 -022 DuWayne and Donna Boehm applied for a variance to allow a shed to be setback six feet from the rear property line when ten feet is required and placement of a structure on an easement at 8270 Jody Lane South. Planning Commission Minutes June 25, 2012 Page 2 of 3 McCool summarized the staff report and recommended approval based on the findings of fact and subject to the conditions in the staff report. There were no questions or comments from the Planning Commission on this application. Rostad opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Rostad closed the public hearing. Rostad proposed that the application be sent directly to the City Council without any Planning Commission action, due to the lack of a quorum. McCool explained that staff would provide to the City Council an explanation as to why there is no recommendation from the Planning Commission. It would also be explained that the public hearing was held, there was no public testimony, and there is a letter of support from Public Works and the City Engineer for this application. If the City Council has concerns or additional questions, they can refer the matter back to the Planning Commission at a future meeting for a recommendation or they could approve or deny the application. Discussion Items 1►[:7T Approval of Planning Commission Minutes from May 21, 2012 Due to the lack of a quorum, the Planning Commission will approve the May 21, 2012, minutes at their meeting on July 23, 2012. Reports 9.1 Recap of June City Council Meetings Thiede reported that a one -year extension to the final plat for Oak Cove was approved. He noted that this would be the last extension for this subdivision and if they do not start building before the deadline, the developers will need to file a preliminary plat application. Pond improvements will be done at Woodridge Park. The Pinecliff 5th Addition final plat and development agreement were approved. As part of that, a portion of Ideal Avenue will be vacated. Reese asked about the timeline for the new park. Thiede stated that the Council approved the first part of Sunnyhill Park, which includes the playground. McCool stated that the west half will be developed as the first phase, and if development occurs on the east side of old Ideal Avenue, the park would expand by an additional three acres. The Council also approved the conditional use permit for the re -use of the Home Depot site. 9.2 Response to Planning Commission Inquiries None 9.3 Planning Commission Requests Rediske asked for an update on Walmart. McCool stated that it is tentatively scheduled for the July 23 Planning Commission meeting, but staff is still waiting for more information. Planning Commission Minutes June 25, 2012 Page 3 of 3 Reese asked when the splash pad in Highlands Park will open. Thiede stated that it should be open for the Fourth of July; the grand opening is on July 13. Rostad asked about the old Hollywood Video site. Thiede stated that there has been a preliminary discussion with Famous Dave's. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.