Laserfiche WebLink
Public Hearing – Parking Setback Variance and Site Plan Review – VN03-02 & LP03-08 – Norm <br />Wells, Architect on behalf of Mark Beisswenger <br />Consideration of an application for site plan review and front yard parking setback variance to construct <br />a new Beisswenger’s Do It Best Hardware Store. The proposal shows parking which encroaches into <br />the front yard setback. A variance of 25 feet is needed for the proposed parking. <br /> <br />Mr. Boylan briefly reviewed the history of the project, the zoning code and parking standards. <br /> <br />Mr. Norm Wells, Architect for Mark Beisswenger, presented information for the parking setback and <br />site plan. He addressed the number of parking spaces and future considerations of same. Mr. Wells <br />described the pond and proposed fountains and landscaping. He stated they are working with Ramsey <br />County and MN DOT on a couple of issues. He reviewed the access to the store. The space will be a <br />46,000 sq. ft. hardware store with an outdoor garden shop. <br /> <br />Commissioners asked questions and wanted more information regarding the proposed parking spaces <br />and wanted some data on hardware store parking uses. Concern was expressed regarding building a new <br />building and using up so much of the front yard setback along old Hwy 8 for parking. Commissioners <br />asked the question of Mr. Boylan what the next procedure would be when they come back with parking <br />numbers. Mr. Boylan reported it would probably either be to obtain a variance or change the zoning <br />code for hardware stores. It was felt a delay of a month would not be too detrimental to the project and <br />would have time to get the information back and also there could be progress in acquiring and <br />assembling of properties that is proposed. <br /> <br />Mr. Boylan will conduct a parking review of other cities and City staff will work with applicant on <br />developing Special Standards for an outdoor garden area from an acceptable aesthetic and retail <br />perspective, balancing the two needs and the intent of redevelopment goals. Rooftop mechanical <br />screening needs will also be clarified for next month. It was suggested also that any updated <br />information regarding the staff’s recommended conditions would be helpful for next month. <br /> <br />TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL THE <br />Motion by Baker, Second by Schiferl, <br />NOVEMBER MEETING. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. <br />4 Ayes, 0 Nays, <br /> <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __________________________________________ <br /> <br /> Patrick Boylan, Intermediate City Planner <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Minutes\2005\2003\10-21-03.doc <br />