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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-76 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SUNfMARY THURSDAY 8:00 PM APRIL 15, 1976 • MUNICIPAL BUILDING AIRLAKE MUNICIPAL PARK Present were: Antolik, Lutgens, Jojade, Spande, Hazel, and Campbell--Commission. members--and Attorney R. Knutson, Planner, S. Ryan, and PW Director J. Robinette; wilding Inspector D. Goodermont was present the later part. of the evening. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (1) Applicant City of Lakeville to have property adjacent to Liquor Store zoning changed so that there would be more parking spaces. --Recommended approval, as explained to them by PW Director, .and as 'Planner's memorandum report dated 25 March, set forth. (2) Applicant Mike Gannon was asking for a conditional use permit to expand underground storage capacity and make alterationsand improvements to the station .site located. at the corner of Holyoke Av. and 210th St. --Letter had been received that applicant was no longer interested in buying thisproperty-- hearing was closed. Motion was No. 76.x+9. (3) Applicant John Greaves, represented by Glenn Nord, wished special use permit to park semi-trailer trucks, nc not to exceed three in number, not to exceed three years in length, on park of Lot 12, Argonne Farms, Section 12. --Hearing was closed, Motion No. 76.50, • restrictions that Planner proposed in his memorandum .dated. 8 April, were read for the audiences' benefit, and Attorney Knutson and Planner Ryan are asked to consider some alternatives for Commission decision, to be given to them prior to their May 6th meeting. Wm. J. Markert was the applicant with a request for variance on rear-yard setback of two feet on Lot 10, Block 2, Dakota Heights nth Addn. --Recommended denial of request, for reasons outlined in Planner's memorandum dated 8 April, by vote of 5-l, Motion No. 76.53• (5) R. Henry VantHof was applicant for permit to place a mobile home on four acres of land on 160th St. W., in Section 5. Mr. VantHof had been the tenant in a trailer. at this location for two years. This permit was obtained by Mr. Steffenhagen. The trailer became uninhabitable, Mr. VantHof decided to purchase the land, and also replaced the old home with a new moi~ile home. --Motion No. 76.55 was to deny this application, but asked Council's interpretation o~ mobile home ordi- nance. This motion to deny passed by a ~+-2 vote. (6) Preliminary plat of Golden Leaf Forest, Mr. Glen • Gislason, represented by Mr. Ray Brandt, was the next hearing. This property is located in NGT Lakeville in Section 2, near. Hwy. 5. There were some objections to long cul-de-sae and Planner declared other "hurdles" so no recommendation is forthcoming at present time. Motion No. 76.57 closed the hearing. OTHER BUSINESS: (1) Motion No. 76.51 was a recommendation that a moritorium be placed on eons ru~on of metal buildings, excluding the ones to be put to agriculture use, for a suggested period of six months. (2) Motion No. 76.58 was to recommend approval of Mrs. E. Seeley request for renewal of graveTpermit, with thecae stipulations: {1) area must be c'Leaned~o PW Director's satisfaction before any gravel is removed, (2) pit must be brought up to standards of Ordinance No. 13, (3) limitation to 10,000-yards of gravel to be removed. (3) Mr. Jim Weitzel showed further plans of his proposed building on 162nd St. and Hwy 35w. This will be an agenda item for May 6th. CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY APRIL 15, 1976 MUNICIPAL BUILDING AIRLAKE INDUSTRIAL PARK 8:00 P.M. • Chairman J. Antolik called the meeting to order at 8e00 PM. Answering roll were: Antolik, Lutgens, Jojade, Spande, Hazel and Campbell; Baumgartner, absent. Present,. also, were: Attorney R. Knutson, Planner S. Ryan. 76.~+~+ Motion to approve minutes of March 18th meeting was made by Lutgens- Campbell.. Motion carried--all members voting "aye". 76.x+5 Motion to approve the written discussion notes of April lst meeting was made by Lutgens-Campbell. (There had not been a quorum that evening for a regular meeting.) Motion carried--all members voting eye . 76.x+6 Jojade-Lutgens motioned to acknowledge receiving Council meeting ..minutes of three meetings--March 15, March 29, and April 5th. Motion carried--all members voting "aye". The notice of the first public hearing of the evening was read. This was The City of Lakeville applying for a change of zoning from R-3A (single-family) to a B-3 zoning classification. .This was for property at 20655 and 20665 Holyoke Av., adjacent to Municipal Liquor Store. The property is intended for additional off-street parking for the Liquor Store. R. Knutson attested to the legality of the hearing. J. Robinette explained what the situation was at the present time and used a diagram showing the re- • maining trees on the property and how they hoped. to be able to save them and park around them. Decorative shrubbery is planned for the Holyoke Av. side of the property, and also ornamental plantings. A probable, 6 ft., cyclone fence will be located to the west side of the lots, taking into consideration the slight jog that there is in this boundary line. An exit is planned onto 206th St., which will allow for a better flow of traffic on and off the lots. 2~F additional parking places are planned. The lot is approximately 150' x 115'. Concrete bumpers will be utilized and as many trees as possible will be saved. Two rows of cars' parking are. planned at the present time, and possibly a third, later on. These plans are within the City's centralized parking plan. 76.x+7 Hazel-Spande made motion to close the public hearing of The City of Lakeville's application for a change of zoning for vacant lots at 20655 and 20665 Holyoke Av., to provide additional off-street parking. Motion carried. All members voted "aye". 76.x+8 Hazel-Campbell motioned to recommend approval of the plans for parking and re-zoning as explained to them and as set forth by Planner in memorandum report dated 25 March. Voting "aye" were, Antolik, Lutgens, Jojade, Spande, Hazel, and Campbell. Motion carried. 76.x+9 In regard to the application of Mike Gannon for a conditional use permit to expand underground storage capacity and make alterations and improvements to the station site on the corner of Holyoke Av. and 210th St., a letter had been received from James and Dorothy Gannon that Mike Gannon would not be purchasing the property after. all. Lutgens-Jojade motioned to close this hearing. All members voted "aye". Mr. Nord, acting for Mr. John Greaves, also present, explained why Mr. Greaves was the applicant at a public hearing for a special use permit to park semi-trailer trucks, not to exceed 3 in number, not to exceed 3 years in lengthon part of Lot 12, Argonne Farms, in Section 12, R21W. Mr. Greaves had been the owner of the property for 17 or ~ years, had been the owner of the property before the Comprehensive Plan was passed and still owns it today. His home is immediately to the east of the property being considered, and there is a total of three homes in this family's possession in this very area. He particulary needs to store the trailers over the winter months when they are not being used at all. The spot where Mr, Greaves. wishes to store these trailers is very low. Mr. Greaves is asking for a small area where 3 trucks could be put for a 3-year period. Planner has stated that this request has not been unreasonable. L. Hazel asked the question, "does he wish to conduct any other business there?" Answer was--only asking for Mr. Greaves, not his brother-in-law. K. Lutgens wished to know, "can you explain why they are not used for 6 months?" Answer--"used to haul carnival equipment". J. Antolik asked, "do you want to park them where. they are now, close to white picket fence?" "No, going to be back of that quite a lot." G. Spande, "do you agree to the Planner's restrictions?" "Yes". PLANNING COMMISSION MIDNTES (3) 15 APRIL 1976 (R. Knutson will write a draft which the Planning Commission will review, then send it on to Council for action.). Voting "aye" were: Antolik, Lutgens, Jojade, Spande, Hammel, and Campbell. Motion carried. • R. Knutson testified to the legality of public hearing for Wm. J. Markert to consider request for variance on rear-yard setback on Lot 10, Block 2, Dakota Hgts nth Addn. Planner Ryan said "when there is a way to build, really does not need a variance." Neighbor R. Clark spoke, "do not agree that house should be put where Markert intends, the trees that are worthwhile are where he wants to put his house." Time was devoted to examining Mr. Markert's plans. J. ~'ntolik suggested putting the 2 ft. to other side of home, but Mr. Markert objected stating of specs, blueprints, etc. have been done this way and this is the way he really wants to have the home. Diseizssion followed on disease of oaks here, also. 76.52 Campbell-Lutgens motioned to close the above Markert hearing. All members voted "aye", Motion carried. 76.53 Motion to deny the Markert request for variance to rear yard setback 2 ft., for reasons outlined in memorandum received from S. Ryan, dated 8 April, was made by Lutgens-Spande. Voting "aye", were: Antolik, Lutgens, Jojade, Spande, and Campbell--Hazel voting "nay". Motion to deny carried, by vote of 5 to 1. Chief reason outlined by S. Ryan was that"this particular variance is requested to aceomodate a particular house shape, rather than to correct an unreasonable • situation or hardship." Public hearing of R. Henry VantHof for permit to place a mobile home at 160th St. W. on ~ acres of land, in Section 5, was begun. Mr. VantHof stated that the trailer home he had been renting from Mr. Steffenhagen had become unlivable, he had lived in it for two years. He now has been buying the property from Mr. Duffy, has a purchase agreement, and is in process of obtaining a contract for deed. However, he had been in a severe ear accident, had had to dig a well, fix his septic tank, expense of changing electric voltage, and had not been able, finan- cially, to do more at this time. He said he had moved the new trailer onto the property last fall. He had thought the permit for the "old" trailer did not expire until the end of 1976, and had been told that there would be'no problem with using the same, existing permit. The septic tank problem had'"been rectified-- it had been ~ to a sticking valve in the toilet. It was pointed out that the permit on the Steffenhagen mobile home expired Dec X50, 1975, and had been issued for only one year, because Mr. Steffenhagen was going to move it. A letter had been written by Plumbing Inspector Langord saying septic tank did not meet municipal or State standards and it was his opinion it needed to be re-done, if permit was granted. A memo from Mr. McGarvey stated, Feb 2, that Buss had told him to apply for a permit, and if he was turned down, he would have to move the mobile home. 76.5+ Motion to close VantHof hearing was made by Lutgens-Jojade. All members voted "aye". Motion carried. 76.55 Lutgens-Jojade made motion to deny VantHof application, but asked advice from Council on intrepretation of mobile home ordinance. Voting to deny: Antolik, Lutgens, Jojade, Spande, (stating, with great reluctance), Hazel, "nay", and Campbell, "nay". Motion to deny passed by to 2 vote. Mr. Ray Brandt, representing Mr. Glen Gislason, was present for public hearing for preliminary plat of Golden Leaf Forest, situated: in Section 2, near Co. Rd 5. 76.56 Motion by Jojade-Campbell to extend the meeting. Motion carried, each member voting "aye". Mr. Brandt stated they would like to begin building here next summer. Both Planner and Public Works Director were objecting to length of long cul- de-sac--fire trucks, etc., snowplowing, would have difficulty here. 9y grade also met opposition, somewhat. Planner stated, "plus other hurdles. There are some concerns that warrant some further inspection". 76.57 Hazel-Spande motion to close Gislason hearing. All members voted "aye". Motion carried. (3) x/15/76 PLAZVNZNG coMMZSSZON raNUTES (4) x+/15/76 76.58 MRS. E. Seeley was requesting an excavating permit renewal. PW Director Robinette explained the circumstances and showed pictures of the pit. There is wood at the bottom of the pit, does not have proper sloping, does not conform to Ordinance No. 13 at present time and shape. Motion by Lutgens-Jojade to recommend that the area must be cleaned to PW Director's satisfaction before any gravel is removed, must be brought up to standards of Ordinance No. 13, and limited to 10,000 yards of gravel. All members voted "aye", Motion carried. Mr. Jim Weitzel showed further plans of his proposed building on 162nd St. This will be an agenda item for May 6th. 76.59 Motion to adjourn the meeting by Jojade-Lutgens. All "aye", motion carried. Time 11:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Bill Campbell, Secretary mek • • '+/15/76