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August 9, 2010
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2010
1. Call to Order:
Chairman Ringstad called the August 9, 2010, Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Those present were Commissioners Perez, Billington, Howley and Ringstad, Planner Jeff Matzke, and
Development Services Assistant Joe Sortland. Commissioner Fleming was absent.
2. Approval of Minutes:
The Minutes from the July 27, 2010, Planning Commission meeting were approved as presented.
3. Public Hearing:
A. AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE
Planner Jeff Matzke presented the proposed Conditional Use Permit Amendment for the Shakopee
Public Utilities Commission, requesting an increase in the tower height from 62 feet, 4 inches to 110
feet, and an increase in the length of the switchgear building from 50 feet to 53 feet. The proposed
substation is located on the west side of future CR 21, approximately 2,200 feet north of the CR 42 and
CR 21 intersection. The site is approximately 5.5 acres. The site is zoned Agricultural and is
surrounded by Agricultural zoning. The original Conditional Use Permit for the substation was
approved in 2009.
Matzke stated that staff recommended approval of the CUP amendment subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shall receive a building permit prior to construction on the site.
2. All proposed signage will require a sign permit.
3. The applicant must supply a landscaping bid and Letter of Credit (valued at 125% of the projected
bid cost) prior to building permit issuance.
4. The applicant shall record the Conditional Use Permit and signed assent form at Scott County no
later than 60 days after Planning Commission approval.
5. Once the property to the west is developed and an access point extended to the west property
boundary, the applicant will be responsible for extending a paved primary access point extending
from the western property boundary to the area enclosed by the fence.
6. All conditions listed in Section 1102.203(3) of the Zoning Ordinance shall be met.
Questions by the Commissioners: None
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BILLINGTON AND SECONDED BY PEREZ TO OPEN THE PUBLIC
HEARING.
VOTE: Ayes by Perez, Billington, Howley and Ringstad. The motion carried.
The Public Hearing began at 6:08 p.m.
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Comments from the Public:
Kevin Favero, 1380 Corporate Center, St Paul, of R.W. Beck, the consultant for the Shakopee Public
Utilities Commission, stated that the planning report was correct and that the height increase for the
substation tower is requested to improve communications due to the topography north of the site.
Perez asked how the original height of the tower was chosen.
Favero answered that original height of the tower was designed without knowledge of the topographic
challenges to the north of the site. The expansion of the tower will improve communications.
Billington asked if the expansion will increase the electrical supply for the surrounding area.
Favero answered that the electrical supply will remain the same.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BILLINGTON AND SECONDED BY PEREZ TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING.
VOTE: Ayes by Perez, Billington, Howley and Ringstad. The motion carried.
The public hearing closed at 6:12 p.m.
Commissioner Comments and Questions:
Howley stated that he supports the Conditional Use Permit amendment.
Billington stated that he supports the Conditional Use Permit amendment.
Perez stated that he supports the Conditional Use Permit amendment.
Ringstad stated that he supports the Conditional Use Permit amendment.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BILLINGTON AND SECONDED BY PEREZ TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST TO AMEND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
VOTE: Ayes by Perez, Billington, Howley and Ringstad. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Old Business: None
5. New Business: None
6. Announcements and Correspondence:
Planner Jeff Matzke informed the Planning Commission that the August 23, 2010, meeting will include
a Planned Unit Development amendment and Preliminary Plat request for the Hickory Shores
subdivision. The changes are in regards to lot sizes and model types.
Matzke stated that an ordinance amendment regarding modifications to the business zoning district
regulations will also be presented to the Planning Commission on the August 23, 2010 meeting.
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Ringstad, on behalf of the Planning Commission, gave his best wishes to Commissioner Howley and
his expected newborn.
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 6:14p.m.
Joe Sortland, Development Services Assistant
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