04-19-2007 Planning Commission Minutes

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Mr. Marohn stated that the direction the Planning Commission gave us in the past was not to accept incomplete applications. Staff was not pressured to accept this one, but felt like there was some momentum to get this moving and things will be done. He suggested that the Planning Commission either make a motion or give absolute direction not to accept Final Plat applications until we have all the information. A motion was made by Dean Williams, seconded by Bill Habein,to seek concurrence by the City Council and the Mayor that Final Plats will not be placed or allowed on agendas until Staff has received final comments from the City Attorney and City Engineer. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Habein: Aye; Mr. Adams: Nay; Mr. Varilek: Aye; Mr. Williams: Aye; Mr. Hallan: Nay; Mr. Pederson: Nay. 3 Aye—3 Nay. Tie Vote. Mr. Woog: Nay. Motion Fails. Mr. Woog stated that the Planning Commission is unhappy with the way this went down. Staff was directed not to accept applications as complete without all submittals. The Planning Commission wants to receive comments from the City Attorney and City Engineer in their packets. APPLICANT: Jay Kline Applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for a Funeral Home. Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Mr. Kline was present. Mr. Marohn recommends approval based on Findings of Fact 1 — 18,with the three conditions. Parking was discussed. Mr. Kline is required to have a minimum of 27 spaces,but 27 spaces are not sufficient. He has many elderly guests and prefers to have parking close to the building. Adding parking on the east removes the buffer next to the highway. An entrance to the building on the east side is not suitable. The parking spaces will be used approximately 6 hours per week. Pat Trottier, Landecker and Associates, passed out a new site plan, etc. He has made the ponds a little larger and deeper to contain a 10-year, 24-hour storm event. The trees along Lilac Drive are predominantly Red Pine. Shrubs could be added between the street and the parking area. The Department of Health regulates Funeral Homes. The embalming fluid, etc. must drain to a municipal sewer system or into a holding tank. Embalming waste cannot go into a septic system. The holding tank in not shown on the site plan. Mr. Kline was directed to provide a copy of the certification that they are properly handling the blood and embalming fluid per Department of Health standards. A motion was made by Mark Hallan, seconded by Tom Adams,to approve the Conditional Use Permit,based on the following Findings of Fact: Planning Commission Minutes 3 April 19, 2007