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HomeMy WebLinkAbout88-JANUARY1 � 'I 1 • ♦ 1. CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PLANNING CDIMIISSION MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1988 The January 7, 1988, Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Commissioner Arnold. Present were Commissioners Kedrowski, Loftus, City Planner Graser and Assistant City Planner Garross. Absent were Chairman Roseth and Vice Chairperson Wells. Motion by Loftus, second by Kedrowski to nominate Cammissioner Arn.31d as Acting Chairperson for the January 7, 1988, Planning Commission meeting. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus; the motion carried. ITEM I - RRVIEK OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY KEDRCWSKI, SEODRD BY LOFTUS TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 17, 1987, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AS PRESENTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus; the motion passed unanimously. ITEM II - PUBLIC HEAR= FOR SUBDI SIN ORniNa S A MU= R Assistant City Planner Garross discussed specific tree planting plans in subdivisions per memos dated 1/7/88. The Planning Commissioners discussed the Subdivision Ordinance Amendment. MOTION LY KEDRCNSKI TO REOJMH W FAVORABLE APPROVAL TO THE CITY OOEWIL TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 6 -4 -2 "EXISTING CONDITICNS" ADDING TOPOGRAPHIC DATA AND PHYSICAL FEATURES INFORMATION AS A WN41SSION REQUIREMENT FOR NEN SUBDIVISIONS, AND SECTION 6 -7 -1 "TREES" EXEMPTING WDODFD LOTS FROM THE PROVISIONS IN THIS SECTION, TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, SEODNDFD BY LOFTUS. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus; the motion passed unanimously. MOTION BY LOMS, SEOOND BY KEDRQ9SKI TO CL EA CLOSE THE PUBLIC HRr)G FOR SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus; the motion passed unanimously. *The tape of this public hearing will be kept on file in the office of the City Planner as official record. (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 65372 MINUTES OF THE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 7, 1988 A five minute recess was called at this time. The meeting resumed at 8:00 P.M. tyBDIVISION WAS CAE & M - TO ORDER Dennis Fitzgerald, developer, commented that this is a new plan from the last one discussed at the October 1, 1987 meeting. He is requesting Preliminary Plat approval. City Planner Graser commented per memo dated January 7, 1988. Also Engineering memo dated December 23, 1987 and Finance memo dated December 29, 1987. The audience had concerns over the traffic and safety off of Highway 13 and Fish Point Road onto Omega Trail. Therefore the residents would like Omega Trail kept �,s a trail and not widened. The Planning Commissioners commented on the concerns. Acting Chairman Arnold read a letter from Peter Yearneau, requesting the property be kept as is, for the record. MOTION BY REDROIT.iKI, SECOND BY LOFTOS TO GRANT PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR "THE TREES" SUBDIVISION CONTINGENT UPON: 1.) ALL DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS REQUIRED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. 2.) THE STORM SH ER OGTEM WEST OF OMEGA TRAIL MUST HAVE RIP RAP AND SURGE BASIN TO MINIMIZE FLOW VELOCITY. 3.) AN ANALYSIS OF THE EXISTING WRTERMAIN IN OMEGA TRAIL MUST BE PERFORMED TO DE EP= 4E THAT A PRESSURE OF 20 Lffi. PER SQUARE nK9 CAN BE MAINTAINED FOR ALL FLOW CONDITIONS. 4.) A VARIANCE BE GRANTED TO PERMIT AN 850 FOOT CUL- DE-SAC. 5.) THE TREE PLANTING REQUIREMENTS AND VERIFICATIONS BE DEFERRED UNTIL OCCUPANCY PERMIT STAGE. ALSO REOONMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO IMPROVE THE GRAVEL PORTION OF OMEGA TRAIL IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE "THE TREES" STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus; the motion passed unanimously. MOTION BY LOFTUS TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR "THE TREES" SUBDIVISION, SECOND BY EEDR7WSKI. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Redrowski, Loftus; the motion passed unanimously. *The tape of this public hearing will be kept on file in the office of the City Planner as official record. At this time a 5 minute recess was called. The meeting resumed at 8:45 P.N. 2 bUMYrES OF THE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 7, 1988 ITEM IV - VARIANCE REQUEST BY PAUL AND SUE BRE(Y.NEit Gary Turpening, architectural representative, commented that they had not received the report from the D.N.R. until the meeting and would like to wait until City Planner Graser gave his report. City Planner Graser commented per memo dated January 7, 1988. Gary Tyr ening commented that the request is for a 55' variance from the lakeshore due to design of the house, also to maintain a large oak tree, and since they are unable to obtain more land, obstruction of their view was a concern. The Planning Commissioners discussed the variance request and had concerns over setting a precedent, lack of hardship, coverage ratio of 308, and the D.N.R.'s cc mnents. At this time the Breckners requested a conference and that their item be moved to the end of the Agenda. ITEM V - VARIANCE REOUFSP BY DAN DUOOS Dan Duoos commented that he has met and talked several times in the past to City Planner Graser, Mike Mueller of the D.N.R., and the Prior Lake City Council about the cabin, and building an addition on the property in Seven Acres due to the flood plain of the area. Mr. Duoos stated that he has purchased the land north of the cabin which is in the flood plain. Be would raise the cabin, build an addition, move the cabin into the addition, complete a lard dike to improve the area and put in a drainage pipe to direct the `ester to help eliminate the flooding. The owner to the south is Mr. Duoos' parents and they have no objections. Mr. Duoos felt the letter from the D.N.R. was a total surprise since the last time he spoke to Mike Mueller of the D.N.R., who picked out a plan and said he would recommend it to Mr. Graser. Also Don Benson of the Watershed District and his hydrologist met with Mike Mueller and recommended a structure be built to help eliminate water problems. Therefore, after many meetings and delays Dan felt the plans were now proceeding but to find out tonight that this is not the case. City Planner Graser commented per memo dated January 7, 1988. Mr. Lawrence Miller, 1095 Polk Place, Minneapolis stated that the property north of Mr. Duoos' cabin is owned by his parents. He felt Mr. Duoos is solving 2 problems with his plant the cabin and the land which is unsuitable and needs a lot of work and expense and would benefit the City. The Planning Camnissioners discussed the variance request and had concerns over the lakeshore variance, flooding, moving the fire hydrant, the concerns of the D.N.R., and setting of a precedent. MOTION BY 14MS, SECOND BY REDRONS&I TO CONTINUE THE VARLANCE REQUEST FOR DAN DUOOS TO JANUARY 21, 1988 AT 8:45 P.M., SO MORE INFOFd TICN ON THE CONCERNS OF THE D. N. R. IS LETTER CAN BE AODUIRED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, &edrowski, Loftus; the motion passed unanimously. KIN - U 'ES OF THE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 7, 1988 EMM 1V - ytuUPAVLZ RCTJUWE 15X YAUL AND SUB BFWLXNKR RCIURNW W PI.iSFHJA Gary Turpening, representative, commented that they discussed the 308 rule and felt that could be met. However, the 55' variance request would be a concern due to the obstruction of their view. The Planning Canmissioners discussed the variance request and were concerned over granting a 55' variance and the concerns of the D.N.R. MOTION BY KEDRGNSRI, SBOOND BY LOFTUS TO CONTINUE THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY PAUL. AND SUE BRECKNER TO JANUARY 21, 1988 AT 9:15 P.M., SO THE APPLICANT CAN REVIEW THEIR PLAN AND THE ODNCERNS OF THE D.N.R. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus; the motion passed unanimously. At this time the Commissioners decided upon March 11th and 12th for their annual retreat. MOTION BY KEDROIMI, SEaW BY LOFIUS To ADJOURN THE JANUARY 7, 1988, PRIOR LAKE PLANNING ODM4=ION MEETING. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus; the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. .. N .. .• •I. , 4 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PLANNING ODMMLSSION MINUrEs JANL7M 21, 1988 The January 21, 1988, Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M. by Chairman Roseth. Present were Commissioners Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus, City Planner Graser, and Assistant City Planner Garross. Commissioner Wells arrived at 7:42 P.M. ITEM I - REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SEODND BY LOMS TO APPROVE THE JM ARY 7, 1988, PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUPFS AS PRESENT®. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus, Roseth; the motion passed unanimously. At this time a 2 minute recess was called. The meeting resumed at 7:35 P.M. Ralph Heuschele, partner, manager, and attorney for H 6 H Land Development, presented Greg Ropischke of Westwood Planning S Engineering Company. Mr. Kopischke commented that Wind Song started in 1979 as Prior HighlanUs project. Then in 1983, the site came back to the Commission as Wind Song P.U.D. and given conceptual approval for an equestrian development consisting of 26 lots, a horse barn, and backlot lake access. Due to economic conditions, the development did not materialize and the P.U.D. was amended in April of 1986. This time, it was amended for a recreational area including an 8 acre chipping golf course. The site and utility improvements were completed in 1985. The amendment to the P.U.D. is to plat the golf open space area at the northern end of the P.U.D. into 12 single family lots, and delete the community building and swimming pool complex located in the common area adjacent to the lake. Also, they would like 10 additional boat slips for a total of 38 as per one boat per legal lot. City Planner Graser coimented per memo dated 1- 21 -98, Engineering memo dated 1- 14 -88, and D.N.R. memo dated 1- 15-88. The audience had concerns over the planting plan and additional dock slips. (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 56372 MINUTES OF 111E PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 21, 1987 The Planning Commissioners discussed the P.U.D. Amendment with regard to higher density, additional boat slips, the tree planting plan, and traffic at the intersection of County Road 21 and Lord's Street. At this time, Chairman Roseth read a message that was telephoned in to the Planning Department on January 19, 1988, by Harold Dellwo, 4287 Grainwood Circle, opposing the Wind song Amendment, specifically the addition of boat slips. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR WIND SONG ON THE LAKE P.U.D. AMENDMENT TO FEBRUARY 18, 1988 AT 8:30 P.M. TO ALLOW TIME FOR MORE INFORMATION TO BE GATHERED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus, Roseth, Wells; the motion passed unanimously. *The tape of this public hearing will be kept on file in the office of the City Planner as official record. ITEM III - DISCUSSION OF DOWNTOWN REDEVELGPMENT BY KAY SCH UDLACH This item was cancelled due to illness. ITEM IV - VARIANCE CONTINUATION BY DAN WOOS Dan Duoos camiented that he met with Mike Mueller of the D.N.R. last week and received approval for his building plan. The plan is to shift the house plan to the southeast requiring less fill below the 904 contour line, develop an evacuation plan for the area, relocate the fire hydrant and manhole at the end of Cove Avenue, and move the cabin into the proposed addition, thus needing a 46' lakeshore variance and a 22' front yard variance. Mr. Duoos stated that he will work with City Engineer, Larry Anderson, on moving the fire hydrant and manhole. City Planner Graser commented per memo dated 1 -21 -88 and the D.N.R. memo dated 1- 19 -88. The Planning Commissioners discussed the variance. MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE FOR DAN 1XX= AT 14670 COVE AVENUE SE, CONTINGENT UPON THE FDLIOWING: 1.) GRANT A LAKESHORE VARIANCE OF 46 FEET. 2.) GRANT A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 4.1P TO ALLOW A S1HUCIURE TO BE MOVED WITHIN THE CITY. 3.) GRANT A VARIANCE TO PERMIT FILL TO EXTEND LESS THAN 15 FEET BEYOND THE LIMITS OF ANY STRUCTURE BELOW ELEVATION 909. 4.) REQUIRE THE APPLICANT TO MOVE THE FIRE HYDRANT AND MANHOLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. 5.) GRANT A 22 FOOT FRONT YARD VARIANCE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus, Roseth, Wells; the motion passed unanimously. E MINUTES OF THE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 21, 1987 At this time, a 15 minute recess was called. The meeting resumed at 9:15 P.M. ITEM V - VARIANCE ODNTINUATION FOR PAUL AND SOE BRECRNER Gary Turpening, representative, commented that the small cabin on the lot would be torn down and replaced with a new hone. The entrance is built around a yard of 5 mature oak trees and the driveway angles from the south, due to a private drive along the north end of the lot. The structure will be a modern home, country style with lots of glass. The applicant is requesting a 50' lakeshore variance. City Planner Graser had no specific camnents since he did not receive any new additional information before the meeting. The Planning Commissioners discusseu the variance request and coverage ratio. MOTION BY KEDRCWSKI, SECOND BY WELLS TO GRANT A 50 FOOT LAEBSHOHE VARIANCE FOR 4267 GRAIN{{AND CIRCLE, SINCE THE CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBORHOCD HAS ESTABLISHED RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION EXTREMELY CLOSE TO THE LAKE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus, Roseth, Wells; the motion passed unanimously. At this time, a 2 minute recess was called. The meeting restored at 9:50 P.M. ITEM VI - VARIANCE REQUEST BY LARIdN GEN>5'Nffit No one was present to represent the applicant. MOTION BY LOFTUS TO CONTINUE THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY LARRY GENSMER TO FEBRUARY 4, 1988 AT 7:35 P.M., SECONDED BY ARNOLD. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus, Roseth, Wells; the motion passed unanimously. At this time, City Planner Graser stated that the Planning Commission Retreat will be held at the Hilton on March 11th and 12th. MOTION BY ARNOLO, SECOND BY LOFTUS TO ADJOURN THE JANUARY 21, 1988, PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Arnold, Kedrowski, Loftus, Roseth, Wells; the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. hr 3