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Home My WebLink About03 01 1990 Planning Commission minutesCENSUS .0 C��!l REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MARCH 1, 1990 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:35 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING HEARING LAKESHORE VARIANCE DISCUSSION PUD REPORT DISCUSSION ETHICS CODE * Indicates a Public Hearing JOHN BOYLE STAFF STAFF All times 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.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 1. 1990 The March 1, 1990, Planning commission Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Kedrowski. Those present were commissioners Roseth, Wells, Kedrowski, Arnold, Loftus, Director of Planning Horst Graser, Associate Planner Gary Schmitz, and 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, Wells, Arnold, Roseth and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM II - LAKESHORE VARIANCE - JOHN BOYLE Sohn Boyle, 5408 Riverbluff Curve, Bloomington, MN, presented his application for a 57 lakeshore variance for Lot 13, Grainwood Park. He has a purchase agreement with a variance contingency for the property located at 4277 Grainwood Circle. The applicant wishes to add a three car garage, porch, deck, and additional living area to an existing home and will remove a garage, lean -to and covered patio on the property. Mr. Boyle felt there is a hardship present due to the size of lot and the variance would not have a negative impact to the neighborhood. Gary Schmitz presented the information as per memo of March 1, 1990. The site would be improved with the removal of dilapidated buildings. DNR was notified but no reply has been returned. Staff received a call from Harold Dellwo, owner of the adjoining lot stating that he had no objections to the varianc e. slides were shown of the property. Staff recommend& a maximum 50 foot variance for Lot 13, Grainwood Park, as it would be in character with the neighborhood and would not be detrimental to the health and welfare to the community. Comments from the Commissioners were, on design of home, concern on trees lost in construction, and they should not grant beyond a 50 foot variance. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 1, 1990 PAGE 2 MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY WELLS, TO GRANT A 50 FOOT LAKESHORE VARIANCE TO 4277 GRAINWOOD CIRCLE, LOT 13, GRAINWOOD PARK, RATIONALE BEING THAT THERE IS A PRECEDENT FOR GRANTING 50 FOOT VARIANCES IN THE GRAINWOOD AREA AND IT WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO GENERAL HEALTH AND WELFARE TO THE COMMUNITY. Vote taken signified ayes by Wells, Kedrowski, Arnold, Roseth and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM III - 1990 PUD STATUS REPORT - STAFF Mr. Graser presented the status report on five PUD's in Prior Lake. 1. "The Harbor" platted in 1977 to 1978 and developed in eight phases is now 90% developed. No change in PUD zoning or status is recommended. 2. "Priorview " is a more complex PUD and is not yet completed. Mr. Graser suggested a meeting with the developer and Mr. Steffens for a progress report and completion date. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO DIRECT STAFF TO CONTACT THE FEE OWNERS AND MR. STEFFENS AND SCHEDULE A MEETING WITHIN 30 DAYS FOR A PROGRESS REPORT AND COMPLETION DATE ON THE PRIORVIEW PUD. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Wells, Arnold, Roseth and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. 3. "Sand Pointe" was started in 1978 and is 88% developed. This is a high density single family resident area. A boulevard tree program has been started through Denny McWilliams for the residents in Sand Pointe. No changes in PUD zoning or status is recommended. 4. "Tower Hill" is in financial difficulties. These units were overbuilt for the market in this area. Some have never been occupied. No change in PUD zoning or status is recommended. 5. "Windsong" platted in 1983 was slow in developing. The lots were larger and covenants required exclusive housing. A change in the theme has been initiated and is now beginning to develop at a faster pace. No change in PUD zoning or status is recommended. Mr. Graser stated that in future PUD's, a contract or a motion to the minutes would be the procedure followed. ITEM IV - ETHICS CODE DISCUSSION - STAFF Council has requested the Planning Commission make changes in PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 1, 1990 PAGE 3 the Ethic Codes. The Commissioners consensus was to remove points M 5 & 6, combine points # 3 & 4, and direct Mr. Graser to rewrite point $1. A brief discussion followed on status of Savage Comprehensive Plan, planning on Highway 13 intersections and Prior Lake's Comprehensive Plan. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO ADJOURN MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Arnold, Redrowski, Wells, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. Tape of meeting is on file at City Hall. Horst Graser Rita M. Schewe Director of Planning Recording Secretary m U Kk (e>>l REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MARCH 15, 1990 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:35 P.M. 7:45 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. CALL TO ORDER REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS M1 HEARING LAKESHORE VARIANCE HEARING LOT AREA VARIANCE DISCUSSION ETHICS CODE DISCUSSION CENSUS UPDATE :EYING ROG "3R BREISCH MARVIN DEUTSCH STAFF STAFF • Indicates a Public Hearing All times 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.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Far (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 15, 1990 CENS11S 5 94 The March 15, 1990, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Kedrowski. Those present were Commissioners Wells, Roseth, Loftus, Arnold, Kedrowski, As:>istant City Planner Deb Garross, Associate Planner Gary Schmitz, and Recording Secretary Rita Schewe. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY WELLS, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Arnold, Roseth, Wells and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM II - LAKESHORE VARIANCE - ROGER BREISCH Roger Breisch, 14330 Rutgers Street, presented his request for a 42' lakeshore variance in order to construct a 2 tie; deck on his property. Gary Schmitz presented the information as per memo of March 15, 1990. Staff recognizes the desirability for a lakeshore owner to have a deck to fully enjoy the lake, however, the need for a 2 tier deck is questionable. Staff's recommendation is that a maximum 36' lakeshore variance be granted which would allow the applicant sufficient area to construct the upper deck. A letter from Pat Lynch of the DNR was read into the record stating their objections to the design of the decks and the variance requested. Mark Hyland, 14399 Watersedge, felt the letter from the OUR was unfair and the variance should be granted. Comments from the Commissioners were on the design of the decks, other options should be explored, and the amount of the variance should not exceed 50% as this is the procedure for an older neighborhood. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE A 37 1/2 FOOT LAKESHORE VARIANCE FOR 14330 RUTGERS STREET TO CONSTRUCT A DECK. THIS IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE C0NKUNITY. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Wells, Kedrowski, Arnold and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM III - LOT AREA VARIANCE - MARVIN DEUTSCH Wayne Efta, 1995 Panama Ave. Prior Lake, representing Marvin Deutsch Construction, stated that they are requesting a lot area variance of 1,950.2 square feet for Lot 31, Boudins Manor, address of 14425 Watersedge Trail to construct a new home. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 15, 1990 PAGE 2 Deb Garross gave a background overview on shoreland district definitions and procedures before presenting the information on the variance request as per memo of March 15, 1990. The applicant has endeavored to design a home that would not require additional variances. DNR has no objections to the application. Hardship has been caused by the ordinance and not the property owner. Staff recommendation is to approve the 1,950.2 square foot minimum lot variance as requested. Mark Hyland, 14399 Watersedge Trail, felt the lot should be combined with the adjoining lot and is against the variance. Sharon Gronholz, 14412 Watersedge Trail NE, against variance, also felt applicant should not have hauled in fill before variance was heard. Dave Moran, 14408 Watersedge Trail, did not feel that there is a hardship and was against the variance. Beverly Halleckson 14433 Watersedge Trail, is in favor of the i house being built f it was built on two lots and is concerned on the drainage. Claude Christian, 11100 Twin Ave. Bloomington, owner of Lot 31, has been paying taxes through the years and if the prospective buyer of this lot is denied the variance, he feels he will have to sue the City. Randy Kubes, 5284 Eagle Creek Blvd. Shakopee, Attorney for Mr. Christian, stated his client now wishes to sell the lot for retirement income and the adjoining lot was unable to be sold to the applicant. Mr. Efta stated they do have a excavating permit. Ms. Garross suggested that perhaps the Engineering Department could review neighborhood drainage problems to determine how drainage could be improved. The builder has submitted a drainage plan for Lot 31 which was approved by the Engineering Department. Comments from the Commissioners were; Lots 31 & 32 are lots of record, set conditions for the builder on landscaping, and drainage. The Commissioners also discussed architectural design requirements and suggested taht the existing code be reviewed. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO APPROVE 1,950.2 SQUARE FOOT MINIMUM LOT AREA VARIANCE FOR LOT 31, BOUDIN'S MANOR, RATIONALE BEING THAT THE LOT IS A LOT OF RECORD AND THE HARDSHIP IS CAUSED BY THE ORDINANCE AND NOT THE APPLICANT. RECOMMENDATION THAT LANDSCAPING AND TREE PLANTING GUIDE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PRIOR LAKE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE BE APPLIED TO THIS LOT AS A CONDITION OF VARIANCE APPROVAL. THE REQUIREMENTS ARE THAT THE FRONT AND SIDE YARDS BE SOfDED AND TWO TREES BE PLANTED IN THE FRONT YARD. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 15, 1990 PAGE 3 Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Wells, Arnold, Loftus and Kedrowski. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION B: ARNOLD, SECOND BY WELLS, RECOMMEND THAT STAFF REVIEW THE ARCHITECTURAL CODE REQUIREMENTS TO DETERMINE IF THE ORDINANCE SHOULD BE REVISED. Vote taken signified ayes by Wells, Roseth, Arnold, Loftus, and Kedrowski. MOTION CARRIED. NOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY ROSETH, THAT THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS, AND SEPARATE LOT OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS OF THE SHORELAND REGULATIONS BE REVIEWED. Vote taken signified ayes by Wells, Kedrowski, Loftus, Arnold and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. Recess called at 9:53 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:55 p.m. ITEM 1V - ETHICS CODE - STAFF Ms. Garross presented the information to the Commissioners on the Code of Ethics guidelines. Discussion followed. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY ARNOLD TO APPROVE THE CODE OF ETHICS WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: DELETE #13 "RESPECT PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT", DELETE THE WORD "SERVICE" IN N7 AND INSERT THE WORD "COMMUNITY", SO AS TO READ "RENDER THOROUGH AND DILIGENT COMMUNITY PLANNING". Vote taken signified ayes by Wells, Arnold, Roseth, Loftus and Kedrowski. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM V - CENSUS UPDATE - STAFF Deb Garross gave a status report and procedure outline on the upcoming census. The due date is April 1, 1990. Further discussion followed on the Priorwood PUD ownership and Super Valu luncheon. Commissioner Kedrowski will attend and represent the Planning Commission. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY KEDROWSKI, TO ADJOURN MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Loftus, Wells, Kedrowski and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Tapes of meeting on file at City Hall. Deb Garross Rita M. Schewe Assistant City Planner Recording Secretary