CITY OF CROSBY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

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1 CITY OF CROSBY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA January 16, 2018, at 6:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Elect Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson 4. Public Hearing(s) a. Rezoning Application to Rezone three parcels from R-1, Single and Two Family Residential to B-1, Central Business District. Property Address: nd St. NW Property Owner: Cuyuna Range Community Center Applicant: Tena Chamberlin b. Ordinance Amendment Application Regarding Commercial Recreational Uses. Applicant: Jeff Bajek, True North Basecamp c. Ordinance Amendment Application Regarding Tattoo Studios, Hostels, and Hotels. Applicant: City of Crosby 5. Additions or Deletions to Agenda 6. Open Forum 7. Approval of Minutes a. December 18, New Business a. Architectural Design Standards, Discussion 9. Old Business 10. Adjournment This agenda is not exclusive. Other business may be discussed as deemed necessary.

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3 Crosby hearing (Published in Crosby-Ironton Courier Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.) CITY OF CROSBY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given the City of Crosby Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment will convene for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall to conduct the following public hearings: Rezoning Application to rezone three parcels from R-1, Single and Two Family Residential to B-1, Central Business District. The subject property is located at 222 2nd St. NW and described as 1) Lot 1 Block 13 of Park Division to the Town Of Crosby (PIN ) 2) Lot 2 Block 13 of Park Division to the Town Of Crosby (PIN ) and 3) Lot 1 Block 18 of Park Division to the Town Of Crosby (PIN Z009). The property owner is: Cuyuna Range Community Center. The applicant is: Tena Chamberlin. Ordinance Amendment Application to amend Section 5 Definitions to include a definition of Commercial Recreational Use and to amend Section 18 Land Use Categories Chart of the Crosby Zoning Ordinance to allow Commercial Recreational Use as a permitted use in the Recreational Zone. The applicant is: Jeff Bajek, True North Basecamp. Ordinance Amendment Application to amend Section 5 Definitions to include a definition of tattoo studio and hostel and to amend Section 18 Land Use Categories Chart of the Crosby Zoning Ordinance to allow tattoo studio, hotel/motel and hostel as permitted uses in B-1, Central Business District and B-2, Highway Business Zones. The applicant is: City of Crosby. All interested persons are invited to attend these hearings and be heard or send written comments to City Hall or via at justin.burslie@njpacoop.org. A staff report is made available at City Hall typically one week before the scheduled meeting. Justin Burslie, Zoning Administrator City of Crosby

4 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: CITY OF CROSBY PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 16, :00 P.M. AT CITY HALL The following will be the subject of a public hearing on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 beginning at 6:00 P.M. Hearing: Rezoning Application to Rezone Three Parcels from R-1, Single and Two Family Residential to B-1, Central Business District. Property Owner: Cuyuna Range Community Center Applicant: Tena Chamberlin Property Description: The subject property is located at nd St. NW and described as 1) Lot 1 Block 13 of Park Division to the Town Of Crosby (PIN ) 2) Lot 2 Block 13 of Park Division to the Town Of Crosby (PIN ) and 3) Lot 1 Block 18 of Park Division to the Town Of Crosby (PIN Z009). A map identifying the subject property is located on the reverse side of this notice. Purpose: The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject parcels from R-1, Single and Two Family Residential to B-1, Central Business District. Property Owners Please Note: Please share this information with your neighbors in the event that any property owner has been overlooked or is not contained in our records. All interested persons are invited to attend these hearings and be heard or send written comments to the City of Crosby at 2 Second Street SW, Crosby, MN or directly to the zoning administrator at justin.burslie@njpacoop.org. Justin Burslie, Planning & Zoning Administrator City of Crosby

5 The subject property is located at nd St. NW:

6 ARSENEAU, GEOFFREY G UNDERCLIFF ST NW MINNEAPOLIS, MN GUSTAFSON, JEAN M 102 LAUREL ST BRAINERD MN LASART, KIMBERLE J 110 3RD AVE NW BEDNARCZYK, MICHAEL 303 1ST ST NW HARRINGTON, KAREN A 207 3RD ST NW LEONARD, BETTY J 108 3RD AVE NW BENDER, MICHAEL C & JEAN GUSTAFSON 305 1ST ST NW HAVRON, THOMAS B 227 E MAIN ST LUECK, DARRELL C & KAY 226 3RD STR NW CROSBY HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTH C/O BRAINERD HRA 324 E RIVER RD BRAINERD, MN HOLMVIG, BRADLEY J COUNTY ROAD 30 MARONEY, CARRIE 116 3RD AVE NW CUYUNA RANGE, COMMUNITY CENTER 222 2ND ST NW HUEHN, ESTHER LOUISE 307 2ND ST NW MARTIN, PHYLLIS J C/O JANE PRIBYL 4685 DEBRA LN SHOREVIEW, MN FISH, JAMES H & GERTRUDE (LIFE ESTA 202 2ND ST NW JOHNSON, JOYCE L 120 NW 3RD AVE MCKANNA, JUDITH A 220 2ND ST NW FLANNIGAN, WENDY K 215 2ND ST NW JOHNSON, LISA BETH CUYUNA GREEN DR DEERWOOD, MN MIDTHUN, LEE C & BOBBIE JO 201 2ND ST NW GILLESPIE, GUNHILD E (LIFE ESTATE) C/O LARRY GILLESPIE 216 2ND ST NW KARLE, DAVID L & SANDRA 315 2ND ST NW MINARICH, KATHERINE A 204 3RD ST NW GORDON, ALICE E & JEFFREY A 217 3RD ST NW KEETLEY, LUANN S 209 3RD ST NW NELSON, WALLACE P O BOX 59 OUTING, MN GOTTSCHALK, VIVIAN J LIV TRUST AGR 130 2ND ST NW KRUCHTEN, KEVIN & ANGELA RICE CREEK DR PEQUOT LAKES, MN NEPRUD, ERWIN K & BARBARA 221 2ND ST NW

7 NINES, LAURENCE L & GLORIA 226 3RD ST NE VAGLE, STEPHEN 809 7TH AVE SW LITTLE FALLS, MN O'CONNOR, BRIAN E & MELEDY M 203 3RD ST NW WASSERZIEHER, JULIE K 308 2ND ST NW OLAF, RONALD SR 132 3RD ST NW WEIDHOLZ, GERALD A & DONNA S PO BOX 42 AJO, AZ OLSHANSKI, ALLYSON P 210 3RD ST NW WELLE, SAMANTHA J & HANSEN, NICOLE L 309 2ND ST NW PEARSON, CHARLES R 240 EAST MAIN STREET WACONIA, MN WORDEN, AUBREY GARDNER & ERIC 214 3RD ST RHODES, DOROTHY H 223 3RD ST NW WYNN, CHARLES R & MARLENE 214 2ND ST NW RIEGER, BRIAN & EQUITY TRUST CO/FBO BRIAN RIEGER PO BOX EAGAN, MN RYAPPY, KURTIS D 209 FIRST ST NW SOO LINE RAILROAD CO 7TH FLOOR - TAX DEPT 120 S 6TH ST MINNEAPOLIS, MN SWEHLA, RHONDA 218 3RD ST NW

8 STAFF REPORT Application: Rezoning from R-1, Single and Two Family Residential to B-1, Central Business District Property Owner: Cuyuna Range Community Center Applicant: Tena Chamberlin Background Information: The applicant is requesting to rezone three parcels from R-1, Single and Two Family Residential to B-1, Central Business District. The subject property is located at nd St. NW and consists of three parcels: North Parcel -- The north parcel (identified in red below) is 50 x 125 (6,250 sq. ft.) and is vacant. It is adjacent to property zoned R-1, Single and Two Family Residential (north/south/east/west). The future land use map identifies the property as Commercial. South Parcels -- The south parcels (identified in blue below) consist of a 20 x 125 (2,500 sq. ft.) parcel and a 25 x 125 (3,125 sq. ft.) parcel. They contain an approximately 3,300 sq. ft. principal structure. The parcels are adjacent to property zoned R-1, Single and Two Family Residential (north/east) and B-1, Central Business District (west/south). The future land use map identifies the parcels as Commercial. Staff Report January 16, 2018

9 Applicable Regulations: The following regulations apply to this property: 17 Lot standards chart. The following chart shows lot size and dimension standards: CITY OF CROSBY LOT SIZE, DIMENSION STANDARDS B-1 CBD Lot Size Single- Family Duplex N/A N/A Triplex Quad Each Additional Unsewered Sewered (Riparian) Sewered (Non- Riparian) Lot Width Single-Family N/A Duplex Triplex Quad Unsewered Sewered (Riparian) Staff Report January 16, 2018

10 Sewered (Non- Riparian) Structure Setbacks Front 0 feet Side 0 feet Rear Lakeshore Unsewered Lakeshore Sewered (Riparian) Impervious Coverage (Percent) 1 Building Height Accessory Building Height 0 feet feet 25 feet 18 Land use categories chart. P C Blank Denotes permitted use Denotes Conditionally permitted use Denotes prohibited use The following chart shows the land use categories: CITY OF CROSBY LAND USE CLASSIFICATION CHART District B-1 B-2 I P R CBD High Use R-1 R-2 R-3 Accessory Structures P P P C P P P P 1 Amended 8/25/14 Staff Report January 16, 2018

11 Agriculture (other than keeping of P C C C C C C animals) Automobile Repair (major) C C P Automobile Sales C C C Automobile Salvage Yard C Bed and Breakfast C C C C C Campgrounds C C C C Cemetery C Church C C C C C Clear Cutting P C C Community Recreation Center Contractor Shop (i.e., plumber/electr ician) Controlled Access Lots Cutting, Select Day Care Centers Dirt Moving between 10 cu. yds. and 50 cu. yds. (shore impact zone) Dirt Moving >50 cu. yds. (shore impact zone) Dirt Moving >50 cu. yds. (shoreland nonimpact zone) C C C C C P P P C C C C P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P C C C C C C C C P P P P P P P P Staff Report January 16, 2018

12 Dirt Moving >50 cu. yds. (nonshoreland ) Drive-in Restaurant Dwelling, Duplex Dwelling, Manufactured Housing Dwelling, Multifamily Dwelling, Single-Family Dwelling, Triplex or Quad Extractive Use (mining) Gas Stations (with minor repairs) Golf Course (including accessory uses) Government Buildings Historical Sites/Building s Home Occupation P P P P P P P P P P C P C C P C C C C P P C P C P C C C C C C P C C C C C C C P P P P P P P P P C C C C C Hotel/Motel C P Impervious Coverage >30% in Shoreland Laundromat P P Liquor, On- Sale P C Liquor, Off- Sale P P Long-Term Care Facility C C C C C C C Staff Report January 16, 2018

13 Lumberyard Warehouse/Sa les Manufactured Home Park C Manufacturin g, Limited Marinas C C C C Medical Facilities C C C C P Nursing Home/Care C C P Center Outside Storage/Displ ay of Goods P P (>2 months) Packaging/Wa rehouse Parks, Active P P Parks, Passive P P Professional Office Building P P P P P P PUD, Commercial C C PUD, Residential C C C Recycling Center Restaurants/C P P afes Retail Stores P P Small Engine Repair Schools/Educ ational Buildings Semipublic Use Sewage/Water Treatment Facilities Sign, Area Identification C C C C C C P P P C C C P P P P P C C C C C C P P Staff Report January 16, 2018

14 Sign, Commercial P P P Identification Sign, Off-Site C C Sign, Residential P P P Identification State Licensed Residential Facilities C C C C Theaters (indoor) P P P Vehicle Repair Shop (with major C C P repairs) Water- Oriented Accessory Structures C C C Welding Shop C C P COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AND OTHER ZONING DISTRICTS 23 B-1 central business district. It is the intent of the B-1 district to provide for the establishment of commercial and service activities which draw from and serve customers from the entire community or region. The uses and structures within this district shall be designed for effective pedestrian movement. Efforts should be made by both the city and developers to protect the historic character of the downtown area. Draft Findings of Fact: The following draft findings of fact are in support of the rezoning request. 1. The request is to rezone three parcels from R-1, Single and Two Family Residential to B-1, Central Business District. 2. The subject property is described as: The subject property is located at nd St. NW and described as 1) Lot 1 Block 13 of Park Division to the Town Of Crosby (PIN ) 2) Lot 2 Block 13 of Park Division to the Town Of Crosby (PIN ) and 3) Lots 1 and 2 and w ly 4.55 ft of lot 3 of Block 18 of Park Division to the Town Of Crosby (PIN Z009). Staff Report January 16, 2018

15 3. The north parcel (PIN Z009) is 50 x 125 (6,250 sq. ft.) and is vacant. It is adjacent to property zoned R-1, Single and Two Family Residential (north/south/east/west). 4. The south parcels (PINs & ) consist of a 20 x 125 (2,500 sq. ft.) parcel and a 25 x 125 (3,125 sq. ft.) parcel. They contain an approximately 3,300 sq. ft. principal structure. The parcels are adjacent to property zoned R-1, Single and Two Family Residential (north/east) and B-1, Central Business District (west/south). 5. The subject properties meet the minimum lot size and width requirements of the B-1, Central Business District. 6. The subject property is adjacent to the public sewer and water systems. 7. The subject properties are suitable for development in general conformance with the land use standards of the B-1, Central Business District. 8. The request is in conformance with several goals and action items contained in the Comprehensive Plan: a. Capitalize on opportunities provided by being located on the Highway 6/210 corridors, including the large volume of traffic passing by daily, to bring new dollars into the community. (pg. 30) b. Work to promote and grow existing businesses on the Highway 6/210 corridor & downtown areas. (pg. 31) c. Leverage highway transportation network to grow existing businesses and attract new businesses. (pg. 31) d. Attract new businesses and support existing businesses, which provide employment opportunities. (pg. 38) 9. The future land use map identifies the properties as Commercial. The request to rezone the property to B-1, Central Business District is consistent with the comprehensive plan/future land use map. 10. The reclassification will not be detrimental to uses or property in the immediate vicinity of the subject property. 11. The reclassification will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the public. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission may recommend approval denial of the application. The application may also be tabled if additional information is needed to make a decision. If the motion is for approval or denial, findings of fact should be cited. Staff Recommendation: The subject properties meet the minimum requirements of the proposed zoning district. The property is adjacent to other property zoned B-1 and the request is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Staff recommend the application be approved without conditions. Staff Report January 16, 2018

16 PAY TOTHE ORDER Three OF FhexosrN BemtTnusr THoMAS LAw, P.A. ;ffi wffiffih TRUST ACCOUNT P.O. BOX 430 cnossgxe, MN 5il42 75-t29-9t E 5 ; DATE AMoUNT 6 Dec/ 5/2071 $ ; Hundred * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 0 0 / 1 0 0a City of Crosby Rezoning Application Fee o 0 [.ooee eo[. t:oq lqo L eo er: aol too IEl. I[.

17 /U,n& SEVERSON PORTERLAW MARK A. SEVERSON MSBA Certified Real Property Law Specialist ma porter.com KURT W. PORTER Attorney at Law KEVIN J. EGAN Of Counsel DAYNA M. FOSTER Paralegal KAREN J. PARKER Para lega I December 5,2017 City of Crosby Attn: Lisa Sova 2 Second Street SW Crosby, MN Re: Cu)tuna Range Communitv Center Our File No.: Dear Ms. Sova: Enclosed please find a Rezoning Application for Cuyuna Range Community Center, Inc. I have also enclosed our check in the amount of $ for the application fee. Please put this matter on the agenda for the next available meeting and provide our office with any updates with regard to the same. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you. Sincerely, Mark A. Severson MAS/dmf Enclosures!14354 County Road 3 ' P.O. Box 430 ' Crosslake, MN Eaxter, Crosby, Virginia ' By Appointment ( ' ( fax

18 CHECKLIST Completed application, signed by property owner Fee Sewer Compliance Inspection Report All crureot City charges paid Suwey Site plan with the minimum inforrnation oudined in the Ordinance (unless waived by City Planner): CONTACT INFORMATION Planning andzontng Administator Justin Buslie Nationd Joint Powers Alliance PO Box 219 Staples, MN Phone: (218) version

19 (itg "{ (rosbg LOT SPLIT / SUBDIVI SI ON /REZONING APPLICATION Name of Applicant Tena Chamberlin Phone APP # Date Fee (for office use only) Property Address (E91 1 #) 222 2nd Street NW Local PhonelfailingAd&ess City, State, Zp lif dilfcnnt than abo*\ Crosby, lrin '5d441 ' Applicant is: kgal Owner Contract Buyer Option Holder Agent Other. o o o {i Tide Holdet of Prope*y Curruna Center (N^m") 222 2nd Street NW (Addtess) Crosby, MN ,, (City-Sate,Zi Signatwe of Owner, arrhoiitngapplication (requireq: r-o-^t By sig'aing the owner is certi&ing that they have read atrd utrde$tood the accompanf ing tris application) Signature of Applicant [f different than owner): (By signing the applicant is certi$ing tlat they bave read and understood the instrucuons accompanying this appicatioo) I-ocation of property involvedin this request 222 2nd Street Nw- Crosbw- MN ; Zoning District (15 digit # on ax satement) Property ID # R-1 Nature of request (select only one): PteliminaryPlat ( ) Find Plat ( ) Metes and Bounds ( ) Rezoning fi) Proposed New Zoning Dirtri.t BJ Note: Appticants may apply fior Pteliminaty PLat and Find PIat at the same time, but they must be on separate applications. PreliminatyPlat and Final Plat hearings will not be held at the same meeting. Effective date of Final Plat application will be the date of Preliminary Plet approval version

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21 ORDINANCE NO., AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL USES IN THE RECREATIONAL ZONE CITY OF CROSBY COUNTY OF CROW WING STATE OF MINNESOTA The City Council of the City of Crosby does ordain as follows: Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this ordinance amendment is to amend Chapter 13 of the Crosby City Code to allow Commercial Recreational Uses with a conditional use permit in the Recreational Zone. Amendment: Chapter 13, Section 5, Definitions and Section 17, Lot standards chart. 5 Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Tourist/Visitor & Recreation Service: Businesses primarily engaged in providing food, lodging, recreation and other leisure time activities for tourists and visitors, as well as local residents. 18 Land use categories chart. P C Blank Denotes permitted use Denotes Conditionally permitted use Denotes prohibited use The following chart shows the land use categories: Use Tourist/Visitor & Recreation CITY OF CROSBY LAND USE CLASSIFICATION CHART District R C

22 Effective Date: This ordinance amendment shall be in full force and effect from and after passage and publication according to state law. Repeal: This ordinance shall repeal all ordinances inconsistent herewith. ATTEST: Bob Novak, Mayor Lisa Sova, City Clerk

23 Right-click or tap and hold here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Justin Burslie From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Jeff Bajek Tuesday, December 19, :23 AM Justin Burslie Dan Jurek; Teri Fabian Ordinance Modification Justin, We would like to be added to the January 15th agenda to discuss changes to the ordinance/zoning to allow True North Basecamp and its subsidiaries to operate a bike rental and touring company from the existing business address of 825 1st SW. We can prepare a presentation to the council, but please let us know anything else we may need to prepare to request this change. Thanks, Jeff Bajek Co Founder True North Basecamp

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25 ORDINANCE NO., AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS, HOSTELS AND HOTELS/MOTELS CITY OF CROSBY COUNTY OF CROW WING STATE OF MINNESOTA The City Council of the City of Crosby does ordain as follows: Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this ordinance amendment is to amend Chapter 13 of the Crosby City Code to allow Body Art Establishments, Hostels, and Hotels/Motels as permitted uses in the commercial zones. Amendment: Chapter 13, Section 5, Definitions and Section 17, Lot standards chart. 5 Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: 5.15 Body Art Establishment: A businesses that provide body art procedures such as tattooing, cosmetic tattooing, and piercing Hostel: An overnight lodging facility for transient guests that provides sleeping rooms and common areas for cooking. 18 Land use categories chart. P C Blank Denotes permitted use Denotes Conditionally permitted use Denotes prohibited use The following chart shows the land use categories: CITY OF CROSBY LAND USE CLASSIFICATION CHART District Use R-1 R-2 R-3 B-1 B-2 CBD High I P R Body Art Establishment P P

26 Hostel P P Hotel/Motel C P P Effective Date: This ordinance amendment shall be in full force and effect from and after passage and publication according to state law. Repeal: This ordinance shall repeal all ordinances inconsistent herewith. ATTEST: Bob Novak, Mayor Lisa Sova, City Clerk

27 MINUTES CROSBY PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING December 18, CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Burslie (no chairperson present) at 6:00 PM. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: NaDeen Rider, Jon Hunter, Chris Ryan, Joanna Lattery, and Ronald Martin (alternate) Council: Robyn Wolfe Staff: Scott Sadusky, Building Inspector and Justin Burslie, Zoning Administrator (NJPA) COMMISSIONER RIDER NOMINATED COMMISSIONER RYAN AS TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON. NO OTHER NOMINATIONS. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Rezoning Application to rezone a 40.1 ac tract from "Light Industrial" to "Recreational. The subject property is located at Co Rd 31 and described as: NE1/4 OF SE1/4 SEC 1 TWP 46 RGE 29. Property Owner: Glen Kompelien. Applicant: Vern Lewis. Burslie reviewed the staff report. Chair Ryan opened the public hearing. Jerome Anderson, Crosby, MN- questioned whether or not the property is adequate for a private sewage treatment system since they can t be placed in/on tailings piles. Mr. Lewis stated a site evaluation has been conducted and there is sufficient suitable area. Josh Shippler- stated he owns 37 acres on the south side of the subject property. Requested that if the property is developed with a mountain biking-related use the owner put measures in place that do not allow guests to enter adjacent private property. Chair Ryan closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hunter asked about potential future uses allowed. Burslie review the land use matrix. Commissioner Rider questioned why it was being rezoned at this time. MINUTES 1 Crosby Planning Commission December 18, 2017

28 Mr. Lewis stated he does not intent to develop immediately but he would like it rezoned so it is ready to be developed when the time comes. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HUNTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RYAN TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF REZONING APPLICATION BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS OF FACT AND NO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. THE REQUEST IS TO REZONE A 40.1 ACRE TRACT FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO RECREATIONAL. 2. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT CO RD 31 AND DESCRIBED AS: NE1/4 OF SE1/4 SEC 1 TWP 46 RGE 29 (PIN A0X009). 3. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY MEETS THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE AND WIDTH REQUIREMENTS OF THE RECREATIONAL ZONE 4. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS NOT ADJACENT TO THE PUBLIC SEWER AND WATER SYSTEMS. IT HAS SUFFICIENT AREA FOR A SUBSURFACE SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM AND WATER WELL. 5. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS SUITABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT IN GENERAL CONFORMANCE WITH THE LAND USE STANDARDS OF THE RECREATIONAL ZONE. 6. THE REQUEST IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH SEVERAL GOALS AND ACTION ITEMS CONTAINED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: a. PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE NATURAL RESOURCES AND AMENITIES TO PRESERVE CROSBY S OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT. (PG. 32) b. CREATE, RETAIN AND PROMOTE ATTRIBUTES THAT WILL ADD TO THE FABRIC OF THE COMMUNITY AND CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL HELP ATTRACT NEW AND RETAIN EXISTING RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES. (PG. 32) c. DEVELOP THE AREA SURROUNDING CROSBY, PARTNERING WITH THE PRIVATE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO FIND THE HIGHEST AND BEST USE FOR THE PROPERTY. (PG. 33). d. CAPITALIZE ON CROSBY S PROXIMITY TO RECREATIONAL AMENITIES SUCH AS THE CUYUNA COUNTRY STATE RECREATION AREA, LOCAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS AND FORESTS, LAKES, PARKS, TRAILS AND THE LIKE. (PG. 34) e. PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE NATURAL RESOURCES AND AMENITIES TO PRESERVE CROSBY S OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT. (PG. 42) f. ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES AND SUPPORT EXISTING BUSINESSES, WHICH PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. (PG. 38) 7. THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP IDENTIFIES THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AS URBAN RURAL/TRANSITION. REZONING THE PROPERTY TO RECREATIONAL IS CONSIDERED UP-ZONING AND IS CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. MINUTES 2 Crosby Planning Commission December 18, 2017

29 THE RECLASSIFICATION WILL NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO USES OR PROPERTY IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. 9. THE RECLASSIFICATION WILL NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HUNTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RIDER TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 16, 2017 MEETING MINUTES. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. NEW BUSINESS. a. Tattoo business in CBD, Discussion- Ms. Rasinski was present to discuss the possibility of starting a tattoo/body piercing studio in the B-1 Zone. The use is not currently allowed by ordinance. Ms. Rasinski review the purpose/intent of the B-1 Zone and provided handouts. The proposed business will be located at 5 2 nd Ave SW. Chair Ryan asked about State Regulations. Ms. Rasinksi stated that permits are required through the state which includes multiple inspections of the facility. Mr. Sadusky confirmed the use is regulated by the State of Minnesota. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER RYAN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTIN TO INITIATE AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW TATTOO STUDIOS AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE COMMERCIAL ZONES. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. b. Minimum Dwelling Width, Discussion- Burslie reviewed the item. Stated the ordinance is not clear as to whether or not there is a minimum building width for permanent dwellings. Manufactured dwellings do have a minimum width requirement. Commissioner Lattery stated the minimum width requirement was implemented to prevent single wide mobile homes. Commissioner Ryan stated smaller homes should be able to be constructed on small lots. Mr. Sadusky stated most cities do have minimum dwelling width requirements. Homes need to be large enough to furnaces, air exchangers, mechanical equipment, etc. as well as storage for other equipment. MINUTES 3 Crosby Planning Commission December 18, 2017

30 Commissioner Hunted stated the city should be encouraging the rehabilitation of old homes rather than building new ones. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MARTIN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RYAN TO LEAVE ORDINANCE AS IS AND NOT REQUIRE A MINIMUM DWELLING WIDTH REQUIREMENT FOR PERMANENT HOMES. MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (HUNTER OPPOSED). c. Hostel Business in CBD, Discussion- Burslie stated they are currently not included in the ordinance. Could fit the definition of a hotel. Mr. Sadusky stated they regulated the same a hotels by the building code. New ones will not proper sprinkling. Commissioner Rider questioned potential parking issues. Councilor Wolfe stated they would be a great option for the downtown. Stated the parking situation is horrible but allowing them would promote good business for the city. They would bring more people to the city. Commissioner Rider suggested they be allowed as a conditional use. Commissioner Martin stated the city would be able to review the plans in detail with the CUP. Commissioner Hunter stated he would like to see it as a permitted use. Councilor Wolfe stated potential hostel business owners may be more likely to locate their business in Crosby if there are fewer permitting barriers. Chair Ryan called for a straw poll- All commissioners voted to allow the use a permitted. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER RYAN TO INITIATE AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW HOSTELS AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE COMMERCIAL ZONES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RIDER, PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. d. Bike Rental/Touring Business, Discussion- Mr. Burslie stated the owners of True North Basecamp would like to offer bike rental and touring at their location in the Recreational Zone. Stated it is a commercial use that is not currently allowed. Commissioner Hunter stated he would like to see commercial uses in the B-1. Commissioner Ryan stated it would be a good location with the proximity to the trails. Commissioner Lattery stated she doesn t believe with the type of business in the Recreational Zone. MINUTES 4 Crosby Planning Commission December 18, 2017

31 Commissioner Ryan suggested operating the rental portion of the business in a downtowns storefront. General consensus to leave ordinance as is. e. Previous CUP/Variance Approvals- Burslie review the list of CUP and variance approvals. Planning Commission directed him to continue to do follow-ups on all approvals. 6. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA None 7. OPEN FORUM None 8. OLD BUSINESS a. None. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY CHAIR RYAN TO ADJOURN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LATTERY. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:00 PM Respectfully submitted, Justin Burslie Zoning Administrator MINUTES 5 Crosby Planning Commission December 18, 2017