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Home My WebLink About04 05 1990 Planning Commission minutes4j C r REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETIIiG L APRIL 5, 1990 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M. REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 7:35 P.M. PUBLIC REARING AMENDMENT 7D CITY CODE SEC. 2- 3- 4(B)(C) DUTIES CF COMKESSION 7:45 P.M. H13ARIEG SIDE YARD VARIANCE 8:00 P.M. HEAram S M YARD VARIANCE * Indicates a Public Hearing JM PIENG All times stated on the Planning Catmission Agenda, with the exception of Public Hearings, are approximate and may start a few minutes later than scheduled. 4629 Dakota St. S.E.. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 1 Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 5, 1990 The April 5, 1990, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Kedrowski. Those present were Commissioners Loftus, Arnold, Kedrowski, Wells, Roseth, Assistant City Planner Deb Garross, and Recording Secretary Rita Schewe. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Arnold, Roseth, wells, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Recess called until 7:35 P.M. at which time the Public Hearing was called to order by Chairman Kedrowski. ITEM II PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE SEC. 2 -3 -4 (B)(C) DUTIES OF COMMISSION Public was not in attendance. Deb Garross outlined the amendment changes to the Commissioners. A discussion followed with recommendations made in the motion. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO CITY CODE SECTION 2 -3 -4 (B)(C) FOR REASONS OF CLARIFICATION: 2- 3 -4(B): WITH THE ADVICE OF THE CITY PLANNER, TO PREPARE, DRAFT, AND RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR REVIEW BY THE CITY COUNCIL. 2- 3 -4(C): TO RECOMMEND POLICIES TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR GUIDING ACTION AFFECTING DEVELOPMENT. Vote taken signified ayes by Wells, Roseth, Kedrowski, Arnold and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY WELLS, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Loftus, Arnold, Kedrowski, and Wells. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM III - JOEL PIETIG - SIDE YARD VARIANCE The variance application was cancelled by the applicant prior to the meeting. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1990 PAGE 2 ITEM IV - EILEEN BJ ORNSON - SIDE YARD VARIANCE Eileen Bjornson, 4160 Pleasant Street S.E., stated she would like 5 foot side yard variance to construct a wrap around deck. The terrain on the west side of her house is such that a ladder is needed to clean a window and she has a medical condition where she's unable to climb a ladder. Deb Garross presented the information as per memo of April 5, 1990. The lot is a substandard lot and there were no objections from DNR on the variance. Hardship is evident through the applicant's testimony. Staff can support the variance if the Commission's so approve. Comments from the Commissioners were on location of window, terrain around house, access to sun on deck, MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY WELLS, TO APPROVE A 5 FOOT WEST SIDE VARIANCE TO EILEEN BJORNSON AT 4160 PLEASANT, LOT IS SUBSTANDARD, HARDSHIP IS APPAr.ENT DUE TO THE APPLICANTS MEDICAL CONDITION, IT IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY OR OUT OF CHARACTER WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Wells, Arnold, Kedrowski and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY LOFTUS, To ADJOURN MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Wells, Loftus, Roseth, Arnold, and Kedrowski. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Tape of meeting available on file at City Hall. Deb Garross Rita M. Schewe Assistant City Planner Recording Secretary PFdI U APRIL 19, 1990 7:30 P.M. CALL. TO ORDER 7:30 P.M. REVINA MINUTES CF PREVIOUS MEETING 7:35 P.M. HERRIM FRONT AND SIDE MW VARIANCE rAN KING 7:45 P.M. SHARING FRONT AND SIDE WW VARIANCE BRIAN BRIGHT * 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC BEARING ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS STAFF * Indicates a Public Bearing All time stated on the Planning Commission Agenda, with the exception of Public Hearings, are approximate and may start a few minutes later than scheduled. 4629 Dakota St. S.C., Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372 1 Ph. (612) 4474230 1 Fax (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 19, 1990 The April 19, 1990, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Vice Chairman Roseth. Those present were commissioners Loftus, Arnold, Roseth, Wells arrived at 7:50 p.m., City Planner Horst Graser, and Recording Secretary Angela Jaspers. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth, and :Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. At this time City Planner Graser briefly commented on the City Council retreat. TTF.M TT - DANIEL KING - FRONT. YARD VARIANCE Dan King, 17414 Sunset Trail SW, stated the he needs a 5 foot front yard variance from the northerly property line to build a tuck under garage which accesses Fairview Road. The access off of County Road l81 is a hardship due to the topography. Horst Graser presented the information as per memo of April 19, 1990. The lot is a substandard lot and there were no objections due to paid maintenance of the ` private road by those already there and a renter in Mr. King's basement. Staff can 'support the variance if the Commissioner's so approve. Mr. King stated that he would be willing to do his share on the private road as needed and there never was nor will be a renter in his basement. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO t:APPROVE A 5 ,:FOOT FRONT YARD VARIANCE FROM THE NORTHERLY PROPERTY; LINE OF LOT 25, FAIRVIEW BEACH THE LOT IS SUBSTANDARD, HARDSHIP IS APPARENT ':DUE TO TOPOGRAPHY AND IT IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE GENERAL HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY OR OUT OF CHARACTER WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 19, 1990 PAGE 2 Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Arnold and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM II - BRIAN BRIGHT FRONT AND SIDE YARD VARIANCE Brian Bright, 17226 Sunset Trail, stated that he needs a 5 foot south side yard and a 43 foot front yard variance from the centerline of County Road 81 to construct a 21 x 24 foot detached garage on the easterly side of his property. The proposed location is the only site which will accommodate an adequate driveway and parking space. Horst Graser presented the information as per memo of April 19, 1990. The lot is a substandard lot and there were no objections from the County or DNR on the variance. Hardship is not the fault of the applicant. Staff can support the variance if the commissioner's so approve. MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE A 43 FOOT FRONT YARD VARIANCE. FROM COUNTY ROAD 81 AND A 5 FOOT SOUTH SIDE YARD VARIANCE FOR 17226 SUNSET TRAIL, THE LOT IS SUBSTANDARD, HARDSHIP IS NOT THE RESULT OF THE APPLICANT SINCE THE PARCEL WAS PLATTED IN 1927 AND ANNEXED INTO THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE IN 1975, IT OBSERVES THE SPIRIT AND INTENT OF THE ORDINANCE AND WOULD NOT BE CONTRARY TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Wells, Arnold, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM III - PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDM TO ZONING ORDINANCE Public was in attendance for Amendment Number 3 regarding nurseries as a permitted use in C -1 conservation zones as well as A -1 zones. Horst Graser reviewed each amendment with the Commissioners. The Commissioners commented on each amendment as they were presented. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 1 -4 AND 6 -8 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND CITY CODE AS PER PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE PRIOR LAKE AMERICAN DATED APRIL 9 AND APRIL 16, 1990. Vote taken signified ayes by Wells, Roseth, Arnold and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY ROS°TH, SECOND BY WELLS, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Loftus, Arnold, and Wells, MOTION CARRIED. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 19, 1990 PAGE 3 MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY WELLS, TO ADJOURN MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Wells, Loftus, Roseth, and Arnold. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M at City Hall. Tape of meeting available on file Horst W. Graser Planning Director Angela Jaspers Recording Secretary