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PC 01-30-2024January 30, 2024 Mendota Heights Planning Commission Meeting Page 1 of 4 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 30, 2024 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve at 7:00 P.M. The following Commissioners were present: Chair Litton Field, Commissioners Patrick Corbett, Cindy Johnson, Brian Petschel, Jason Stone, and Andrew Katz. Those absent: Commissioner Brian Udell. Approval of Agenda The agenda was approved as submitted. Approval of Minutes a) Approve the December 20, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes COMMISSIONER CORBETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KATZ, TO APPROVE THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 2023. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 b) Acknowledge the December 19, 2023 City Council and Planning Commission Joint Work Session Minutes COMMISSIONER KATZ MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER STONE, TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE DECEMBER 19, 2023 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT WORK SESSION MINUTES. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Hearings There were no public hearings scheduled. New/Unfinished Business January 30, 2024 Mendota Heights Planning Commission Meeting Page 2 of 4 A) CASE #2023-28 – CUP TO CONSTRUCT OUTDOOR PADEL AND PICKLEBALL COURTS (GLENN BARON) Community Development Manager Sarah Madden provided background information on the previously considered request heard at the November 28, 2023 Commission meeting. She stated that as directed, the applicant withdrew their application for a Variance for a painted sign on January 11, 2024. The Conditional Use Permit request for accessory outdoor commercial recreation remains an active request, as presented with an updated site plan provided by the applicant. The public hearing remains open with the tabled request. Community Development Manager Sarah Madden provided a planning staff report and a presentation on this planning item to the Commission (which is available for viewing through the City’s website). Staff recommended approval of this application based on the findings and with conditions. Chair Field asked if there is a letter or document from the applicant regarding the mural. Community Development Manager Sarah Madden replied that there is a written withdrawal of the variance. Commissioner Katz asked the status of the changes to the zoning ordinances. Chair Field replied that there will be an open house next month. Commissioner Petschel commented that the Commission will also review and make a recommendation before that goes to the City Council. Community Development Manager Sarah Madden commented that the City is still within the review and public comment phase of that process. Commissioner Katz noted that at an earlier worksession, the Commission reviewed the issue of signage and recommended striking the language that would prohibit signs painted on the outside of the building. Community Development Manager Sarah Madden commented that the applicant is aware of those discussions within the revision process. She stated that this part of the applicant’s plan is a higher priority and therefore chose to move forward on just this application for a CUP rather than continue to table the signage request. Commissioner Corbett referenced the parking range and asked how that was calculated as typically there is a specific number of stalls required. Community Development Manager Sarah Madden stated that the parking range was presented at the November meeting and explained that the parking is calculated as a range because there is not a specific use category in the parking table for this type of use. January 30, 2024 Mendota Heights Planning Commission Meeting Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Corbett asked if the range would continue to be used in the future or whether a specific number would be developed for this type of use. Community Development Manager Sarah Madden commented that there may be some amendments to the parking chart during the overall zoning revision process. Glenn Baron, applicant, stated that they revised the plans to ensure there would not be complications with the dog use area. Chair Field invited the public to make comments. Seeing no one coming forward wishing to speak, Chair Field asked for a motion to close the public hearing. COMMISSIONER CORBETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KATZ, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 COMMISSIONER CORBETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER STONE, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 1415 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD, BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. ALL PARKING FOR THE MULTI-TENANT BUILDING MUST BE ACCOMMODATE ON SITE. ANY INDICATION THAT THE SITE IS UNDER PARKED MAY RESULT IN REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE SITE PLAN AND/OR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. 2. THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL RECREATION (PADEL AND PICKLEBALL COURTS) SHALL BE SEASONAL AND LIMITED TO 7:00 A.M. TO DUSK. 3. NO ADDITIONAL EXTERIOR LIGHTING WAS REVIEWED OR APPROVED AS PART OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. ANY EXTERIOR LIGHTING, IF RELATED TO LIGHTING OF THE PICKLEBALL/PADEL COURTS, MAY REQUIRED AN AMENDMENT TO THE PERMIT. 4. THE APPLICANT MUST OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY PERMITS FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AND COMPLY WITH THE LAND DISTURBANCE REQUIREMENTS. 5. THE APPLICANT MUST OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED CITY PERMITS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, A GRADING PERMIT AND BUILDING PERMIT. 6. THE APPLICANT MUST OBTAIN ANY NECESSARY PERMITS FROM ALL APPLICABLE AGENCIES WITH JURISDICTION OVER THE PROJECT. AYES: 6 January 30, 2024 Mendota Heights Planning Commission Meeting Page 4 of 4 NAYS: 0 Chair Field advised the City Council would consider this application at its February 6, 2024 meeting. B) 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE Community Development Manager Sarah Madden reviewed the proposed 2024 meeting calendar. She noted changes for the months of February and December. It was also noted that July should be reflected as the 23rd rather than the 30th. COMMISSIONER KATZ MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PETSCHEL, TO APPROVE THE 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATES AS PROPOSED. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Staff Announcements / Updates Community Development Manager Sarah Madden provided an update on the City Council review of planning related items. She also noted an upcoming training session for City commission members. Adjournment COMMISSIONER KATZ MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:25 P.M. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0