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Home My WebLink About1989 November Planning Commission Minutesh a io '] 1 HIf Y iq 1 NOVEMBER 16, 1989 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M. REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 7:35 P.M. NEARING JACK W. INP,AL VARIANCE 8:00 P.M. NEARING VICTOR PORLAND VARIANCE * 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. SE., Prior take Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 1989 The November 16, 1989, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Vice - chairman Arnold. Those present wort Commissioners Arnold, Roseth, Loftus, Assistant City Planner D %b Garross and Secretary Rita Schewe. Absent were Commissioners Wells and Kedrowski. I TEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO APPROVE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth and Loftus. Recess called at 7:34 P.M. Meeting recalled to order at 7:35 P.M. ITEM II - JACK INGALLS VARIANCE Jack Ingalls, 14514 Pine Road, stated he is requesting a 7' south side and 5' front yard variance to construct a 16 x 22' garage. Mr. Ingalls presented a letter to read into the record and pictures of the property in question showing the close proximity of the existing buildings. The house may be replaced in the future and need to allow for new construction. Deb Garross presented the information as per memo of November 16, 1989. A hardship is present due to the irregular shape and small lot size. Recommendation from Staff is to approve the 5' front yard and a 5' south side variance. A letter from the DNR was read into the record stating there was no objection to the variance but did question the location of the garage. The second letter was from Home Werk Co., Dennis Johnson, having no objections to the variance. Jean Ingalls, 14514 Pine Road, explained the reason the variance is needed is to allow parking of vehicles beside garage. Comments from the Commissioners were on location of the well and planter on property, other designs considered, and consensus was in favor of the 5' variance for the south side. MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO APPROVE A 5 FOOT SOUTH SIDE AND 5 FOOT FRONT YARD VARIANCE FOR 14514 PINE ROAD, WITH THE CONDITION THAT ALL THE DEBRIS AND THE TIN SHED BE REMOVED. THERE IS A HARDSHIP DUE TO SUBSTANDARD LOT SIZE, AND THE VARIANCE DOES OBSERVE THE SPIRIT AND INTENT OF THE ORDINANCE AND WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. 4629 Dakota St. S.E.. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 1 Fax (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1989 PATE 2 Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Arnold and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM III - VICTOR FORLAND VARIANCE Victor Forland, 16116 Jordan Avenue, stated he wishes to enclose an existing deck with a 3 season porch and needs a 4' south side variance. Deb Garross presented the information as per memo of November 16, 1989. There is no record of a building permit for :.he deck, therefore a building permit cannot be issued for the three season porc� without a variance. Staff recommendation is to approve the 4' s.,uth side yard variance. Dan Tousignant, speaking for his Mother, Kelly Tousignant, 16130 Jordan Ave., stated that she had no objections to the variance but would like the timbers and rocks that have encroached on her property removed, they have been placed there by owners of 16116 Jordan Avenue through the years. Consensus of the Commissioners was that the encroachment violation is a civil matter and not the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission and could not be used as a condition for the variance. Commissioners were in favor of variance. -. Ms. Garross stated she received a phone call on November 9, 1989, from Janet Valiant, 16121 St. Paul Ave., saying she had no objections to the variance. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE A 4 FOOT SOUTH SIDE VARIANCE FOR BUILDING A THREE SEASON PORCH OVER AN EXISTING DECK. THE PROPOSAL IS NOT OUT OF CHARACTER AND WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE GENERAL HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Arnold and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM IV - PLANNING COMMISSION RETREAT Discussion followed on the retreat. Consensus of the Commissioners was to go to Scanticon on January 19 -20, 1990. Items for the retreat agenda will be decided at the next meeting. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Arnold and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. Deb Garross Rita M. Schewe Assistant City Planner Recording Secretary " ff ' , REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 2, 1989 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M. REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 7:35 P.M. HEARING MAUREEN JANDORF VARIANCE * 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 / fax (612) 4474245 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 1989 The November 2, 1989, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Kedrowski. Those present were Commissioners Wells, Arnold, Loftus, Roseth, Kedrowski, Assistant City Planner Deb Garross, Administrative Assistant Gary Schmitz and Secretary Rita Schewe. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEET MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, wells, Arnold, Roseth and Loftus. Recess called at 7:32 P.M.. Meeting recalled to order at 7:35 P.M. ITEM II MAUREEN JANDORF - VARIANCE Bruce Jandorf, 15079 Manitou Road NE, stated that they would like to build a home on a difficult piece of property, and therefore requested a 5' rear yard and 32' lakeshore variances. The existing cabin will be removed and the lot will be filled. The house they are planning to build would be a credit to the neighborhood. The subject site consists of two lots. Gary Schmitz presented the information as pAr the memo of November 2, 1989. Pat Lynch of the DNR called to state that there were no objections to the variance application. The topography of the area is very flat and considerably low in elevation and near the regulatory flood plain therefore the proposed home must be constructed at or above the ? ^9 elevation. Staff's recommendation is to approve the variances sub3cct to the condition that a lot grading plan be submitted and approved by Staff. Chairman Kedrowski read into the record a letter from Wayne Mosey, 5861 Highland Court Drive, Bloomington, MN. Mr. Mosey was present and stated t., is purchasing the adjoining lot and was concerned as to the level of fill and what type of retaining wall is being planned. C 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 PLAN!;1hG COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1989 PAGE 2 Mr. Jandorf stated that he will construct a retaining wall of wood or stone. Comments from the Commissioners concerned; whether both parcels were lots of record, number of lots Mr. Mosey is considering, square footage of Jandorf's proposed house, and the general consensus of the Commissioners was in agreement with the proposal. MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO APPROVE THE 32' LAKESHORE AND 5' REAR YARD VARIANCE FOR 14534 GLENDALE AVENUE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT A LOT GRADING PLAN BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CITY STAFF, RATIONAL BEING THAT THE PROPOSAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA AND WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Wells, Roseth, Loftus and Kedrowski. MOTION CARRIED. Discussion followed on the Retreat. Ms. Garross informed the Commissioners that not all the information was available as of this date. Chairman Kedrowski requested the information be presented at the next Planning Commission Meeting. Chairman Kedrowski reported on a meeting he had with Mr. Unmacht and Mr. Graser regarding the Economic Development Committee procedures. Assistant City Manager Kay Schmudlach and EDC Chairman Jim Hill will attend a future Planning Commission Meeting and present their goals and responsibilities. MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Wells, Loftus, Kedrowski, Roseth and Arnold. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M. Tape of meeting available at City Hall. Deb Garross Rita M. Schewe Assistant City Planner Recording Secretary