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1984 04 25 " PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 25, 1984 ~ REGULAR MEETING Chairman Conrad called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Jim Thompson, Mike Thompson, Ladd Conrad, Susan Albee, Bill Ryan and Tom Merz MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Howard Noziska STAFF PRESENT: Scott Martin, community Development Director ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REQUEST TO ALLOW FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMERCIAL STABLES AND RIDING ACADEMIES AS A CONDITIONAL USE - - IN THE R-lA DISTRICT, PUBLIC HEARING: Chairman Conrad opened the public hearing and noted that the Staff Recommendation of April 19, 1984 was to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow commercial stables and riding academies in the R-lA zoning District, subject to a conditional use permit. The proposed amendment is consistent with the provisions included in the proposed new Zoning Ordinance. There being no one present to speak on this issue, and no com- ments or questions from the Commission, Chairman Conrad closed the public hearing. e M. Thompson moved, seconded by J. Thompson, to recommend approval of the proposed amendment to Section 6.04 of the City Zoning Ordinance (#47) by adding a subsection No. 12 which would allow for the establishment of commercial stables and riding academies as a conditional use in the R-lA (Agricultural Residence) zoning District. All voted in favor and the motion carried. PROPOSED REVISED MEETING SCHEDULE FOR MAY, RECONSIDERAT~ON=- Martin asked that the Commission reconsider the staff recommended revised meeting schedule for May, 1984 due to anticipated problems in the timely preparation of meeting packets during Vicki Churchill's maternity leave. Chairman Conrad polled the Commissioners and determined that at least three members had conflicts with the proposed revised meeting schedule. The Commission took no action to revise their regular meeting schedule. Conrad asked the staff to do the best it could to get out the meeting packets, given the shortage of clerical help. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - J. Thompson moved, seconded by Albee, to approve the minutes of the April 11, 1984 meeting, subject to changing the word "conduct" to "close" in the next to last paragraph on page 3. All voted in favor and the motion carried. - e e ~ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 25, 1984 PAGE 2 OPEN DISCUSSION: Martin provided the Commission with a brief update of HRA activi- ties, specifically concerning Downtown Redevelopment project negotiations between the HRA and JLH Associates. He reported that little progress has been made to date, and that more speci- fic information would be available for the May 17, 1984 HRA meeting. Martin also advised the Commission of the HRA study presently underway to link West 79th Street and the proposed Downtown Ringroad, and to develop a new ingress/egress between Highway 5 and West 79th Street. Both transportation issues will require formal consideration by the Planning Commission prior to City Council approval and/or HRA implementation. Martin reported that final staff review of the consultant's public hearing draft of the proposed new zoning and Subdivision Ordinances was proceeding more slowly than anticipated due to a lengthy illness and the sheer volume of material to be covered. He advised the Commission that the ordinances are the top priority project for his office, but that no completion date could be guaranteed due to the level of activity involving other responsibilities of the department. Attempts will be made to complete the review by the end of May if possible. Conrad suggested that the next City Newsletter include notice to residents of the public hearing schedule for the new ordinances and also an article concerning the role of the Planning Commission in the preparation of the revised ordinances. Conrad also asked that staff explore the possibility of using the "Lake Minnetonka Sailor" newspaper for official notices and publication of upcoming Planning Commission meeting agendas. Martin reported that City Planner, Bob Waibel had submitted his resignation effective June 1, 1984. The City was currently advertising to fill the vacancy created by his resignation, with hopes of having someone on-board by mid-June. ADJOURNMENT Ryan moved, seconded by Merz, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.