Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 January Planning Commission MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA JANUARY 19, 1989 7:30 P.M 7:30 P.M. 7:35 P.M. 7:45 P.M (612) 447.4230 CALL TO ORDER REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING HEARING AKESHORE i SIDEYARD JOHN MEYER SETBACK VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING REZONING AND WARREN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ISREALSON AMENDMENT 4620 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 CITY OF PRIOR LADE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 19, 1989 The January 19, 1989, Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Wells. Present were Commissioners Loftus, Roseth, Wells, Kedrowski, Assistant City Planner Deb Garross, and City Intern Gary Schmitz. Commissioner Arnold arrived at 7:32 P.M. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 5, 1989 MINUTES AS PRESENTED. Vote taken signified ayes. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM II - LAKESHORE AND SIDEYARD SETBACK VARIANCE - JOHN MEYER Mr. John Meyer, 8300 Ewing Road, Bloomington, MN stated that his intent is to build a seasonal cabin on Twin Isles and is requesting a 37.5 ft. lakeshore and 21 ft. rear lot variance. Deb Garross, Assistant City Planner, stated that Mr. Meyer has met the stipulations of Resolution 78 -22 that governs construction on Twin Isles. Staff has requested the following restrictions to be included on the application. I. Tree removal be restricted to the area needed to construct the cabin. 2. Gray water disposal system be located on Lot 43, which will require a 75 ft. setback. 3. Restore natural vegetation as specified under shoreline regulations. 4. Identify method used for lake access with the least amount of soil erosion potential. 5. Provide staff with information on method which vegetation cover can be restored on southerly face. Mr. Meyer stated there would be no problem with these conditions. Discussion by the Commissioners concerned soil erosion potential of south face slope area, location and type of construction of stairs proposed for lake access, well location and gray water disposal system proposed. (912) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Prior Lake Planning Commission Minutes January 19, 1989 Page 2 MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY KEDROWSKI TO APPROVE THE 37.5 FT. LAKESHORE AND 21 FT. REAR YARD VARIANCE FOR LGrS 43, 44, AND 45, TWIN ISLES, CONTINGENT UPON THE MEETING OF THE REQUESTS AS SET DOWN AND RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. 1. TREE REMOVAL BE RESTRICTED TO THE AREA NEEDED TO CONSTRUCT THE CABIN. 2. GRAY WATER DISPOSAL SYSTEMS BE LOCATED ON LOT 43 AT LEAST 75 FT. AWAY FROM THE 904 CONTOUR. 3. NATURAL VEGETATION BE RESTORED AS SPECIFIED UNDER SHORELAND REGULATIONS. 4. APPLICANT IDENTIFY TO THE SATISFACTION OF STAFF THE METHOD BY WHICH HE INTENDS TO ACCESS THE LAKE SPECIFICALLY PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STAIRS SO THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF GROUND COVER BE DISTURBED. 5. THE APPLICANT PROVIDE STAFF WITH PLANS BY WHICH THE SOIL AND VEGETATION CAN BE RESTORED ON THE SOUTH FACE OF THE SUBJECT SITE. Vote taken signified ayes unanimously. Notion carried. ITEM III - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENNDMZNT REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Assistant City Planner Garross summarized the location and procedure for this item, as the public did not receive adequate notice, it would have to be tabled until notice can be given. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO TABLE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT AND REZONING. Vote taken signified ayes unanimously. Notion carried. MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY KEDROWSKI, TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Ayes carried motion unanimously. Gary Schmitz was introduced to the Planning Commission and gave a short summary on his background and duties while interning at Prior Lake City Hall. Discussion on retreat. Horst Grazer will send further information to the Commissioners. MOTION BY IOFTUS, SECOND BY ROSZTH, TO ADJOURN MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. *Tape of meeting available at City Hall. Deb Garross Rita M. Schewe Assistant City Planner Recording Secretary CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA JANUARY 5, 1989 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M. REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 7:35 P.M. LAKESIDE MARINA - ZONING CERTIFICATE AMENDMENT -JIM DUNN (812) "74230 4M DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA SU72 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PLANNING- COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 5, 1989 The January 5, 1989 Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Wells. Present were Commissioners Arnold, Loftus, Roseth, Wells, City Planner Graser, Assistant City Planner Garross, and City Intern Gary Schmitz. Not present was Commissioner Kedrowski. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MRrPING -. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 15, 1988,, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AS PRESENTED. vote taken signified ayes by Commissioners Arnold, Loftus, Roseth and Wells. Commissioner Kedrowski arrived at 7:35 P.M. ITEM II - LAKESIDE MARINA- ZONINGCERTIFICATE AMENDMENT -JIM DUNN WI, gave the presentation for Jim Dunn. Mr. !CI on the letter that had been sent in October public record, (Exhibit A),. Application is =. public launching. Mr. Chamberlain reported that the applicants:' Mike - Mueller of the DNR, to discuss the mar. DNR felt a compromise could be acheived regard slips, layout, and elimination of seasonal`li The DNR recommended that warning safety signs end of Pier. C, and this would be a conditi t........a .Y.... a.1.s► ': n3 -- n t. .. -'tea s... :, . Mr. G Lakes the C kept for the public of es, Marina Madison, n commented placed on ips with no ips. Mr. ent of the ame before ,ad to be anent and (512) 447. 4230 4629 DAKOTA STREETS.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 PLanning Commission Minutes January 5, 1989 Page 2 Mr. Graser advised the Commissioners that it would be their job to evaluate the land use and land needs relative to the number of docks that the marina can accommodate. The proposed amendments 1 through 12 were outlined by Mr. Graser as presented in the January 5, 1989, memo to the Planning Commission. Mr. Graser commented that all amendments should be subject to the Department of Natural Resources issuing the required permits for the slip and dock expansion. Mr. Graser clarified for the Planning Commissioners that their focus is on the land use and to receive testimony from the public. Chairman Wells read a letter received January 5, 1989 from Alan W. Roberts (Exhibit B) expressing his objection to the marina. Nan Miller - 3647 Garfield Ave. South, Minneapolis - Attorney representing owners of the Townhouse Association voiced concerns on the marina expansion. Ms. Miller felt that adding slips would not benefit the public and the health and welfare of the public would be jeopardized. The value of the property would be changed. The level of the water was also a concern of the homeowners. Sharon Roberts - 16058 Eagle Creek Ave. - resides on the opposite side of the marina and is concerned about safety. Ms. Roberts sited incidents of congestion and hazardous boating activities and is of the opinion that additional slips, even 1, would increase this probelm. Beth Brazier - 16072 Eagle Creek S.E. - voiced her agreement with Ms. Roberts. She felt the expansion would be an unsafe situation and also gave examples of incidents that have happened. Bryce Huemoeller - 16670 Franklin Trail, Prior Lake, Attorney for Lakeside Marina stated that the application is not an expansion of the non - conforming use. The purpose is to convert the nature of activity on the property from one that involves traffic and land intensive activities to activities that are less onerous to the property, lake and neighborhood. Mr. Huemoeller felt that it would be a reduction in overall activity with 99 slips and no public launching. Mr. Huemoeller stated that most slip renters do not use their boat daily, therefore overall marina activity would likely be reduced if the amendment were approved. He also felt that the Planning Commission need to address the parking ratio and land use situation. Ed Martini - 15840 & 15850 Eagle Creek Ave. - asked for clarification on parking and storage on the 6 acres. He also raised the question of how long would it be before the same issue would be brought before the Planning Commissioners to increase the numbers of slips. Bill Nevin - Scott County Sheriff, Shakopee, MN - commended Mr. Dunn for trying to create a safe situation at the marina, but has concerns with the location of Pier C and the traffic. His recommendation is that Pier C be eliminated due to its close proximity to the channel area and Wagon Bridge. In reference made to bouys being placed in the channel, the Sheriff's Department does place them, but due to low water level were unable to keep up with the demand. Planning Commission Minutes January 5, 1989 Page 3 Jim Dunn - Key Place, FL - commented that the application would decrease activity on the water, because the intent is to eliminate unlimited public launching in place of rental patrons, and that boat slip renters take better care of area. Mr. Chamberlain stated that when the new County Road 21 and bridge are built the DNR will re- evaluate the dock configuration and locations and may require a reduction of slips. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY ARNOLD THAT EACH AMENDMENT BE EXAMINED INDIVIDUALLY. Comments made by the Commissioners on the amendments concerned: Clarification of boat trailer parking and slips, proposed detachment of .6 acre, number of docks, dock location and configuration, and a general discussion of public benefit of more slips. FOR SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO EACH AMENDMENT, SEE APPLICATION AND STAFF MEMO DATED JANUARY 5, 1989. AMENDMENT 1 AMENDMENT 2 AMENDMENT 3 AMENDMENT 4 AMENDMENT 5 AMENDMENT 6 AMENDMENT 7 AMENDMENT 8 AMENDMENT 9 AMENDMENT 10- AMENDMENT 11- AMENDMENT 12- Agreed by all Opposed, not enough evidence to support separation of northerly .6 acres. It was the consensus of the Commission to keep the entire marina site intact for future use and redevelopment needs. Agreed by all After a lenghty discussion the general consenus was that the number of boats slips should be between 54 and the requested 99. Recommendation to the City Council to state that the additional south 34 feet right of way for County Road 21 and channel location must be respected and marina dock configuration amended accordingly. Agreed by all Agreed by all Agreed by four, Commissioner Loftus opposed the amendment to limiting public launching because he believes lake access should not be restricted. Recommend the City Council urge the DNR to make improvements to the existing public access on Todd Road. Agreed by all. Agreed by all Will be determined by the number of slips. Parking spaces should be delineated on the site and no parking adjacent to the fire hydrant. Agreed by all. Change the words "Cruise Boat Patrons" to "Commercial /Party Patron". All agreed. Planning Commission Minutes January 5, 1989 Page 4 MCTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY ARNOLD, APPROVE THE SUBMISSION AND RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF rHE PLANNING COMMISSION THE ADJUSTMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE THROUGHOUT. Vote taken - ayes by Commissioners Wells, Redrowski, Roseth, Arnold. No by commissioner Loftus, (due to oppppoosition to limiting public access to the lake by elisination of public launching). This issue will be before the City Council on February 6, 1989. MOTION TO ADJOURN BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY REDPOWSEI. Vote taken -ayes were unanimous. Tapes of the meeting are on file at City Hall. Horst Graser Rita H. SohGW City Planner Recording Secretary