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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 August Planning Commission Minutes3'!IN • ar i i •r i � r ia� � ADGOST 17, 1989 7:30 P.M. CALL TO CRUM 7:30 P.M. REVIEW MINUTES OF PRVr=S.MEOrM 7:35 P.M. HEARING FRONT YARD VARU E WADE NZ19LN C 7:45 P.M. HEARING FRONr YARD VARIANCE RICK SWOO M 8:15 P.M. OONTEMM DIMSSIOM CM BY —TAX STAFF All times stated on the Plann C Hearings, are approximate and 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, VR1 �I PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 17, 1989 The August 17, 1989, Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order by Vice - Chairperson Arnold at 7:35 P.M. Present were commissioners Loftus, Arnold, Wells, Roseth, Director of Planning Horst Graser, and Assistant City Planner Deb Garross. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS_ MEETING Commissioner Wells commented that the wording in paragraph three of ITEM III should be amended to read " and water problem would be solved ". MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE MINUTES AS AMENDED. vote taken signified ayes by Commissioners Loftus and Roseth. Commissioners Wells and Arnold abstained as they were not present at the August 3, 1989, meeting. ITEM II - WADE ALLISON - FRONT YARD VARIANCE Wade Allison, 4330 Dakota Street S.E., stated that he is requesting a 17 west front yard variance to build a garage and to convert the existing garage to living space. A larger garage is needed to park and store the vehicles he owns. Deb Garross presented the information as per the memo of August 17, 1989. Staff recommendation is to deny the request as the subject site is not unique with other lots in the neighborhood, the proposed garage would not observe the spirit of the ordinance, the variance requested is extreme and the proposed location and setback would not be consistent with the existing development patterns in the neighborhood. Tom Faust, 16051 West Ave. S.E., and Ed Bennett, 16031 West Ave. S.E., objected to the variance as they felt the building would cause a traffic hazard when backing out of their driveways. Mr. Graser reported for the record a telephone call from Keith Torkelson, owner of the vacant lot at the intersection of West Ave, and County Road 21, stating that he also objected to the variance. Comments from the Commissioners were on, building an attached gg extreme coverage di mens i ons of visibility, pr driveway parking. MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO TABLE THE APPLICATION OF WADE ALLISON AT 4330 DAKOTA ST. S.E., FOR A 17 FOOT VARIANCE UNTIL APPLICANT HAS REDESIGNED PROJECT AND SUBMITTED PLANS TO i STAFF. Vote taken signified ayes by Commissioners Loftus, Wells, Arnold and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Iake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 17, 1989 PAGE 2 ITEM III - RICK SWENSON - CONTINUATION OF INDUSTRIAL PARK OFFICE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Rick Swenson, 1941 Normandale, Prior Lake, stated the stipulations the Planning Commission had requested at the July 6, 1989, Planning Commission meeting had been met and now wishes to begin construction on the office /warehouse building at 16940 Welcome Avenue. Mr. Graser presented a summary of the project and explained the various stages that had to be completed. Support has been shown for the application. A letter from County Engineer, Brad Larson, stating they had no objections to the proposal, but there is a concern with the alignment of Welcome Avenue and County Road 12 which the City of Prior Lake may have to address. Mr. Graser recommended approval for the 28' front yard variance from County Road be contingent on these items: park dedication fee, lot location- easement, topsoil and sodding, trees planted, realignment of southern access drive, an additional 2 1/2" boulevard tree, storage area fencing should be 808 translucent, that daily water usage not exceed 672 gallons per day, the warehouse not contain floor drains, and plans become part of the record. Commissioners comments were on arrangement of trees, type of storage fence, Welcome Avenue and County Road 12 intersection, monitoring water usage, se tic system maintenance, and northern access drive be reduced in size. MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY WELLS, TO APPROVE A 28 FOOT FRONT YARD VARIANCE FROM COUNTY ROAD 12 FOR 16940 WELCOME AVENUE, REASON BEING THAT COUNTY ROAD 12 WILL BE TURNED BACK TO THE CITY IN THE FUTURE AS A LOCAL STREET AND THE SETBACK WILL BE WITHIN CODE, AND IF THE BUILDING WAS MOVED FURTHER NORTH THE STORAGE AREA WOULD BE TO THE FRONT ADJACENT TO COUNTY ROAD 12 AND HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE AREA. THE CONTINGENCIES FOR THE VARIANCE ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. REALIGNMENT OF THE SOUTHERN ACCESS DRIVE AND THAT THE NORTHERN ACCESS DRIVE BE REM,7ED FROM 32' TO 24'. 2. ADDITION OF ONE 2 1/2" BOULEVARD TREE 15' NORTH OF THE NORTH DRIVE, TOTAL TREES BEING 7 AND OF MIXED VARIETIES. 3. STORAGE AREA FENCE SHOULD BE 80% TRANSLUCENT AND A PRIVACY DECORATIVE FENCE IS RECOMMENDED. 4. DAILY WATER USAGE NOT EXCEED 672 GALLONS PER DAY. 5. WAREHOUSE AREA NOT CONTAIN FLOOR DRAINS. 6. PARK DEDICATION FEE OF $910.00 BE PAID. 7. BLACK DIRT TOPSOIL BE ADDED AND SODDED ON FRONT, SIDE YARDS AND BOULEVARD. 8. PROOF OF AN EASEMENT OVER WELCOME AVENUE TO GIVE ACCESS TO COUNTY ROAD 12. 9. PLAN SUBMITTED BE ENTERED AS PART OF THE RECORD. 10. THAT THE VARIANCE BE GRANTED TO DEVIATE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 17, 1989 PAGE 3 MOTION AMENDED TO SPECIFY HE TYPE OF TREES TO BE PLANTED BE OF ASH, MAPLE, AND LINDEN VARIETIES. The vote taken signified ayes by Commissioners Loftus, Wells, Arnold and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM IV - BYLAW DISCUSSION - STAFF Discussion on By -Laws continued as one member of the Planning Commission is absent. A date for the Council Workshop was discussed, October 5, 1989, was decided upon. Mr. Graser informed the Commissioners on the status of the Mickley variance. There has been a restraining order issued. The Elmer Clark house removal has been let for bids. Discussion followed on a letter from the City of Savage zoning meeting on the property at County Road 42 and Highway 13. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. vote taken signified ayes by Commissioners Loftus, Wells, Arnold and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Tape of meeting available at City Hall. Horst Graser Rita M. Schewe Director of Planning Recording Secretary REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 3, 1989 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M. REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 7:35 P.M. HEARING HOME OCCUPATION 7:45 P.M. HEARING HOME OCCUPATION ( 8:00 P.M. HEARING VARIANCE (CONT.) 8:30 P.M. BY —LAW DISCUSION 8:45 P.M. ISSUES FOR RETREAT STEPHEN BUSH MARY HAAS EATHLEEN MORRIS STAFF STAFF 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 s to k'\ rn PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 3, 1989 The August 3, 1989, Prior Lake Planning Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Kedrowski. Present were Commissioners Loftus, Roseth, Kedrowski, Director of Planning, Horst Graser, Assistant City Planner, Deb Garross, and Planning Intern, Gary Schmitz. Absent were Commissioners Wells and Arnold. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Loftus, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. IT EM II - STEVE BUSH - HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT Steve Bush, 14543 Pine Road, Prior Lake, presented his request to operate a waterski school from his residence. He would give approximately 8 -10 lessons a week and does meet the Scott County requirements on water regulations. Gary Schmitz presented the information as per memo of August 3, 1989. Staff is concerned with the noise and safety of the waterski school in a residential area. Recommendation by Staff is as follows; hours should be from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., all requirements outlined in City Code Section 9.3 be strictly followed, obtain permit for slalom ski course if necessary, and permit should not be transferable. Jean Engles 14514 Pine Road: Robin Lee 1097 Von Baron , Shakopee, MN; Marten Trench 14552 Pine Road, Prior Lake; Michael Benedict, 15380 Breezy Point Rd S.E. Prior Lake; gave their support to the applicant for his school. All felt the starting time could be earlier, no parking problems in area, and the applicant is safety conscious. Chairman Kedrowski read into the record a letter from Sam Dalal, State Farm Insurance Agent, 14163 Commerce Ave. "'.E. Prior Lake, stating Mr. Bush has adequate coverage. The second letter was from Mr. Frank Wicker, 3280 T o Road, Prior Lake, MN, commending Mr.BUSh on his waterski school. Also noted into the record was a petition with forty -eight signatures in support of the school and starting at 7:30 A.M. Comments from the Commissioners were on starting time, insurance coverage, permit from other agencies, number of employees, structure used for office, any interference with DNR lake access. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 I Fax (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 3, 1989 PAGE 2 MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO GRANT A HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT FOR 14543 PINE ROAD TO CONDUCT A WATERSKI SCHOOL CONTINGENT ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT ALL WATERSKI INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CO'N'DUCTED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 A.M. AND ONE HALF HOUR AFTER OFFICIAL SUNSET, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, AND 9:00 A.M. STARTING TIK: ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS. 2. ALL REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN CITY CODE SECTION 9.3 ENTITLED "PUBLIC WATERS" BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED. PERMIT WILL NOT BE TRANSFERABLE. RATIONALE BEING THAT ALL INPUT WAS POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE FOR APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST AND IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND IS CONSISTENT WITH THE HOME OCCUPATION REQUIREMENTS. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Kedrowski and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM II - MARY HAAS - HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT Mary Haas 2946 Spring Lake Road, stated she is a photographer and would like to operate a studio from her home as she has three children and wants to be home with them. There is sufficient turnaround room and on -site parking space for traffic in her driveway. Gary Schmitz, Planning Intern, presented the information as per memo of August 3, 1989. Staff recommendation is approval of application as it is consistent with Section 6.8 of the Zoning Code and would not be detrimental to the health and welfare of the neighborhood. Commissioners comments were on signs, delivery truck traffic, expansion of business, additional employees, and reviewal of the application if additional employees are hired. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE A HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT FOR 2946 SPRING LAKE ROAD TO OPERATE A PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO WITH THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS: ONLY ONE OWNER /OPERATOR AND ONE PART -TIME EMPLOYEE PERMIT WOULD NOT BE TRANSFERABLE, THIS APPLICATION IS CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 6.8 OF THE ZONING CODE NOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS AND THE PROPOSAL WOULD NOT ENDANGER THE ESTABLISHED RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE TO THE COMMUNITY. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Kedrowski and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Recess called at 8:35 P.M. Meeting called back to order at 8:40 P.M. by Chairman Kedrowski. i'�ANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 3, 1989 PAGE 3 ITEM III KATHLEEN MORRIS VARIANCE CONTINUED Dan Rasmu;;sen, representing Ms. Morris, presented a new design featuring a two story home for consideration by the Cummissio:ers. The variance needed would be 26.5 foot front yard from County Road 21 and 3.27 foot west side yard. Mr. Graser presented information as per memo of August 3, 1989. Staff felt that the alternative design is acceptable and would recommend approval. Comments from the Commissioners; they were impressed with the new design and have no objections, and would water problem be solved. MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO GRANT A 3.27 WEST SIDE AND 26.5 FOOT FRONT YARD FROM COUNTY ROAD 12, 16% COVERAGE RATIO FOR 2615 SPRING LAKE ROAD. REASONS BEING THAT IT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CHARACTER OF THE EXISTING HOMES AND NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. HARDSHIP IS PRESENT DUE TO THE SIZE AND SHAPE OF THE LOT. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Roseth and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Discussion followed on the workshop with the City Council. Date agreed upon was September 7, 1989. Suggested time was 6:00 P.M. Items for discussion were long range planning development plans, interacting with adjoining cities, wagon br;dge, walkways and bike paths, build community identity, lake use and management, transportation, survey information, designate a percentage of money for art. Chairman Kedrowski directed Staff to select two items and one alternate from the list for the workshop discussion with the City Council and to present them to the Planning Commission at the next meeting. By -Laws discussion tabled until next meeting as two members are absent. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO ADJOURN. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Roseth and Loftus. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. Tapes of meeting available at City Hall. Horst Graser Rita M. Schewe Director of Planning Record:.ng Secretary