HomeMy WebLinkAbout062496REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MONDAY, June 24, 1996
7:00 p.m.
Call Meeting to Order:
Roll Call:
Approval of Minutes:
Consent Agenda:
Resolution Approval - Dave Smith Variance
Michael and Kathleen Sorenson Variance
Public Hearings:
A. HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Old Business:
AMENDMENT TO PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
CASE #96-045 PRELIMINARY PLAT PROPOSING A 28 LOT, SINGLE
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "MAPLE HILL SECOND
ADDITION" A 11.5 ACRE SITE LOCATED SOUTH OF COUNTY ROAD 42
AND NORTH OF THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS "KNOB HILL".
New Business:
Announcements and Correspondence:
Adjournment:
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 24, 1996
The June 24, 1996, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman
Kuykendall at 7:00 p.m. Those_presem were Commissioners Loft'us, Kuykendall and
Vonhof, City Planner Don Rye, Planning Coordinator Jane Kansier, Park and Recreation
Director Paul Hokeness and Recording Secretary Connie Carlson.
ROLL CALL:
Criego Absent
Wuellner Absent
Vonhof Present
Loftus Present
Kuykendall Present
Approval of Minutes:
MOTION BY KUYKENDALL TO APPROVE THE MAY 28, 1996, MINUTES AS
WRITTEN.
There was no objection.
Consent Agenda:
MOTION BY VONHOF, SECOND BY LOFTUS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 96-
22PC.
Vote taken signified ayes by Vonhof, Loftus and Kuykendall. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY VONHOF TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 96-
23PC.
Vote taken signified ayes by Vonhof, Loft-us and Kuykendall. 'MOTION CARRIED.
Public Hearings:
Commissioner Kuykendall opened the public hearing. ,k sign-up sheet was circulated to
the public in attendance.
HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:
Planning Director Don Rye presented the information from the planning report dated June
24, 1996. A summary of his report is as follows:
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In late 1995, the City opted to participate in the Livable Communities program through
the Metropolitan Council. As part of that participation, the City adopted certain goals
related to provision of housing for low and moderate income families. In January of this
year, the City submitted its' Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council for its
review. In that plan, the City indicated the Housing Implementation section would be
submitted to the Metropolitan Council as a plan amendment by June 30, 1996 and the
amendment was intended to address both the plan implementation requirements of the
Land Planning Act and goals oi;the Livable Communities program.
The document is intended to provide a list of detailed Action Steps the City intends to
take in order to achieve the Housing goals, objectives and policies contained in the
Comprehensive Plan.
There were no comments from the public.
Comments from Commissioners:
Loftus:
· Some communities have Truth and Housing policies regarding housing codes.
· Rye explained St. Louis Park's Truth and Housing program and its success.
· Discussion on housing inspection and financing.
Vonhof:
· Variances on properties should be recorded. Rye explained State Statute re.quires
recording variances and the City does follow the statute.
· Future affordability of homes.
· Rye explained the financing available for residents.
Bill Jaffa from the Scott County HRA added comments on financing.
· Affordability through an Ordinance.
· Agrees with statements in the Neighborhoods ( reference Implementation page 6 F. )
- should be in Comp Plan. Rye confirmed they are. Contradictions in what the City
has done in the past.
· Agrees there should be code enforcement with sale and supports amendment.
Kuykendall:
· Impacts on encroachments from other zonings (industrial to residential, etc.).
· Implement ,an Action plan for living areas above businesses such as down town Prior
Lake.
· Check into grant applications relating to housing, work and live areas.
· Supports Amendment.
MOTION BY VONHOF, SECOND BY LOFTUS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 96-
39PC.
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Open Discussion: Add the "Troth in Housing" program - implement a code enforcement
policy, i.e. point of sale. Policy for City Staff.
Vote taken signified ayes by Vonhof, Loftus and Kuykendall. MOTION CARRIED.
Old Business:
AMENDMENT TO PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE.
Park Director, Paul Hokeness was present to answer questions.
There was no discussion on the revised issues.
MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY VONHOF, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY
COUNCIL ADOPTION OF THE PARK DEDICATION AMENDMENT.
Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Vonhof and Kuykendall. MOTION CARRIED.
CASE #96-045 PRELIMINARY PLAT PROPOSING A 28 LOT, SINGLE FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "MAPLE HILL SECOND ADDITION" A 11.5
ACRE SITE LOCATED SOUTH OF COUNTY ROAD 42 AND NORTH OF THE
DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS "KNOB HILL".
The applicant has withdrawn the application for preliminary plat approval and has
indicated he does not intend to pursue the project. No action is required by the Planning
Commission on this matter.
New Business:
Reception for retiring Commissioner Tom Loftus at the City Council meeting on July 1.
Rye introduced Jane Kansier as the new City Planning Coordinator.
The lake tour is set for July 11, to discuss lake issues.
Rye explained City Council's recommendation to change the Planning Commission's
chair term limits in the Bylaws next January.
Discussion on trailer parking.
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MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY VONHOF TO ADJOURN MEETING.
Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Vonhof and Kuykendall. MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Don Rye ,- Connie Carlson
Director of Planning Recording Secretary
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