3.a January 5, 2010 minutes draft 3 a)
January 5, 2010
The Scandia Planning Commission held their regular monthly meeting on the above date. The
following were in attendance: Chairman Chris Ness, Commissioners Susan Rodsjo, Tom Krinke
and Peter Schwarz. Absent: Christine Maefsky. Chairman Ness called the meeting to order at
7:32 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA, MINUTES
Rodsjo, seconded by Krinke, moved to approve the agenda as presented. The motion
passed unanimously.
Rodsjo, seconded by Krinke, moved to approve the November 3, 2009 minutes as
presented. The motion passed unanimously.
WAYNE SCHMITT, VARIANCES FOR ADDITION AND REMODELING TO AN
EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 21084 OLINDA TRAIL NORTH (RESOLUTION 01-05-10-
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Applicant Wayne Schmitt has applied for variances to allow for a small addition and renovation
to an existing building located at 21084 Olinda Trail. This property is zoned for Retail Business.
Mr. Schmitt has also applied for a Certificate of Compliance for office use in the building.
City Planner Sherri Buss presented the planner's report which recommended approval of the
request with findings and conditions which were incorporated into a draft resolution. The report
stated that the project reinforces the Comprehensive Plan's encouragement of small businesses in
the village center.
Mr. Schmitt presented plans which closely follow Scandia's Architectural Design Guidelines for
commercial businesses. The renovation includes construction of a storefront façade that draws on
historical design elements. Commissioner Rodsjo discussed the proposed design plans and
presented examples of the materials which will be used on the storefront.
Chairman Ness opened the hearing to the public.
Jim Malmquist, 14670 Scandia Trail: Mr. Malmquist stated that this will be a significant
improvement to the village area. The building's use conforms to the city's implementation of the
Comprehensive Plan and the Design Guidelines.
As there were no other comments, Chairman Ness closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Schwarz commented that the design is an excellent improvement to the existing
building and commended those who worked with Mr. Schmitt on the architectural design.
Commissioners Ness and Krinke voiced their agreement.
Doran O'Brien, the occupant of the office building, thanked the city for the opportunity to begin
his business in Scandia.
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Schwarz, seconded by Krinke, moved to recommend to the City Council adoption of draft
Resolution No. 01-05-10-02, Approving Certificate of Compliance and Variances for 21084
Olinda Trail. The motion passed unanimously.
Rodsjo, seconded by Schwarz, moved to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Eklund
Deputy Clerk