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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-85 A~ Lakeville, Minnesota: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES August 15, 1985 7:UU p.m. Diane MacGibbon, Vice-Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 7:UU p.m. in the Lakeville City. Council Chambers.. Roll call of members was taken.. Present:. Cammack, Langhorst, MacGib- bon, Miller, Walters, Whittingham. Absent: Sizer Also present: Roger Knutson, City Attorney; Alan Brixius, City Planner; Jim Robinette, Community Development Director; Pat Harvey, City Council- - member. .Vice-Chairperson MacGibbon called for additions or corrections to the minutes:"of the August Y, 1985 planning commission meeting. 85.136 Motion was. made by Langhorst, seconded by Miller, to approve .the minutes of the August 1, 1985 planning commission meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Langhorst, Miller,_Whitting- ham. Abstain.: MacGibbon, Walters,. Cammack The public hearing was opened to consider the application of Gerald L. Spande -and Gary Loken £or rezoning of Outlot "A", Oak Shores 3rd Addition, from R-2, single family residential, to R-4, single and two-family residential, north of the intersection of 162nd Street and Jamaica Avenue. The cityattorney attested that the proper mailed and published notices. had been. given for. this hearing. Planner Alan Brixius reviewed the planner's report indicating that the rezoning seems reasonable, would be in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, and recommended approval. Mr. Cammack indicated he lives in the area, is familiar with the lots. surrounding it and sees. no problems. No residents were present to speak in opposition. ..8.5.137 Motion was made by Walters, seconded by Miller, to close the public hearing. Rolf call was taken on themotion. Ayes: .Unanimous 85.138 Motion was made by Cammack, seconded by Langhorst,- to recommend. to the -city. council .approval of the request of .Gerald. L. Spande .and Gary Loken... for rezoning of Outlot "A", Oak Shores 3rd Addition, from. R-2; Single family residential, to R-4., single and two-family residential, north of the intersection of 162nd Street and Jamaica Avenue. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Vice-Chairperson MacGibbon opened the public hearing to 'consider the_ application of Delta Action. Corporation for rezoning of property from B-4, General Business District, and R-2, Residential in the. Interstate- Planning Commission Minutes August 15,.1985 • Corridor District, to B-4 in the Interstate Corridor District, approx- mately 1/4 mile east of the intersection of Kenrck Avenue and ib5th Street. The attorney attested to the property mailed and published notices having been given for this hearing. Planner Alan Brixius reviewed the planner's report in detail. The staff ..pointed out that the reason for this request is to eliminate an existing non-conforming use and still. protect surrounding property. As specified in the agreement the cleanup would start immediately (copy attached). Mr. Richard Thompson, a resident of 162nd Street, asked when sewer might be available on 165th Street. The staff replied best estimates indi- sated 2 -5 years. He also indicated that there was some .dumping going. on east of his residence - unrelated to this. request. Staff will meet with him'andinvestigate. Mr. Cammack indicated that he lives just north of this area and is in favor of an agreement and cleanup of this property. Also the rezoning,.. o facilitate it. Whittingham and Walters .indicated they were in favor of cleaning up the non-conforming use. Mr. Langhorst asked if this would set a precedent for expanding the existing I.C.D.. The planner indicated it would not, in that this is in accordance with the Compre- hensive Plan and not spot zoning. S 85.139 Motion was. made by Langhorst, seconded by Cammack, to close the public .hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Mr. Thompson., living on 162nd Street, indicated he did not object. 85.140 Motion was made by Langhorst, seconded by Whittingham, to recommend to city council approval of the application of Delta Action Corporation for .rezoning of .property from B-4, General Business District, and- R-2, Residential in the Interstate Corridor District, to B-4 in .the Inter- state Corridor District, approximately 1/4 mile east of the-intersection of Kenrick Avenue and 165th Street.. Roll call was. taken on the motion. Ayes: Cammack, Langhorst, Walters, MacGbbon, Whittingham. Nays: Miller Mr. Miller's nay was because this may be a form of getting rid. of a non-conforming use,.but appears to be spot rezoning to him. -Nice-Chairperson MacGibbon opened. the public -hearing to consider the application of the City of Lakeville for a Zoning Ordinance 4167 Revison,...dealing with yards and ..setback exceptions. The at orney indicated the.proper°published notices had been given for. this hearing 2 Planning Commission Minutes August 15, 1985 The planner reviewed. his report,-.indicating that this would allow some latitude for dealing with .yard and setback problems without requiring a variance for every case. Mr. Miller asked if perhaps it should pertain to lots prior to 1968. The planner indicated that since the norm for a developed area is taken into account, the actual age of the lot was not a great consideration. Mr. Pat Harvey of the city council was in attendance and asked if a 4/5 vote would be required. The attorney answered yes. Mr. Harvey indicated the council had .granted some variances he had voted against, but perhaps this would help clean the problem up. Mr. Walters indicated he feels safeguards are in place and this would. help clean. up ordinance enforcement. 85.140 .Motion was made by Langhorst, seconded by Walters, to close the public ..hearing. Roll call was taken on the .motion. Ayes: Unanimous 85.141. Motion was made by Walters, seconded by MacGibbon, to recommend to the city council approval of the Zoning Ordinance 9167 Revision, dealing with .yards and setback exceptions. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Ms. MacGibbon indicated she had noticed the corn. signs at Dick's Market and arrow on the entrance sign. She feels stronger ordinance enforce.- went in that area would be appropriate. 85.142 Motion was made by Walters,. seconded. by Whittingham, to adjourn the meeting.. Voice vote was taken onthe motion. .Vice-Chairperson MacGibbon adjourned the meeting. Respectfully yours, Dennis Miller, Secretary ATTEST: Diane MacGibbon, Vice'Chairperson • 3