HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 April Planning Commission MinutesCITY OF PRIOR LAKE
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
APRIL 18, 1985
7:30 P.M.
7:35 P.M.
7:45 P.M.
8:30 P.M.
9:00 P.M.
9:15 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
BOB BANITP
TOM STEFFENS
JOHN RAMSEY
LARRY BAYSINGER
LEE GIBBISH
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CITE( OF PRIOR LAKE
PLANNING. COMMISSION
MINUTES
APRIL 18, 1985
The April 18, 1985 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting was called to order by
Chairman Felix at 7:30 P.M. Present were Commissioners Arnold, Roseth, Loftus,
Larson and City Planner Graser.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Motion by Loftus to approve
the minutes as presented, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was
duly passed.
Item I, variance request by Banitt Construction Inc. Bob Banitt was present to
answer questions.
Mr. Banitt commented on the request.
City Planner Grazer commented per memo dated April 18, 1985.
Lillian Groth, 16281 Evanston Ave., had concerns on any damage done that it be
repaired.
Tom Lannon had a correction for the record that this hearing is for the 16000
block of Evanston and not Oak Street.
Potion by Roseth to approve a five foot North side yard variance and a one foot
South side yard variance for Lot 4, Block 1 Original Plat of Prior Lake and a
five foot North side yard variance and a one foot South side yard variance for
Lot 5, Block 1 Original Plat of Prior Lake since they are not detrimental to the
general health and welfare of the community, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote
taken, the motion was duly passed.
Item II, Tom Steffans Preliminary Plat hearing. No one was present.
Motion by Larson to table the Preliminary Plat hearing for Rom Steffan,
seconded by Roseth. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed.
At this time a recess was called by Chairman Felix.
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The Planning Commission meeting resumed at 8:30 P.M.
At this time Chairman Felix excused himself from the Commission due to personal
interest in the next item.
Vice Chairman Larson called Item III, John Ramsey request for Conditional Use
Permit. Mr. Ramsey was present and .like Felix, consultant, presented the
request.
City Planner Graser commented per memo dated April 18, 1985.
John Siskoff, 15991 Sunfish Trail SE, had a concern over the height and bulk of
the project. His view would be greatly affected.
The Planning Commissioners had concern over the height, bulk and plans.
Motion by ROseth to continue the Conditional Use Permit application to May 2,
1985 at 8:15 P.M. to give the applicant a chance to work with staff on a
profile, location on lot, area location, floor plan, elevations so the plan can
became a permanent part of the record seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken,
the motion was duly passed.
At this time Mike Felix returned to the Commission.
Item IV, variance request by Larry Baysinger. Mr. & Mrs. Baysinger were present
to answer questions.
City Planner Graser commented per memo dated April 18, 1985.
Motion by Larson to approve a 1 foot 9 inch side yard variance from the
Northwest property line and a 4 foot 4 inch side yard variance from the
Southeast property line for 3180 Butternut Circle since it is consistent with
past policty and is not detrimental to the health and welfare of the community,
seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed.
Item V, variance request by Lee Gibbish. Mr. Gibbish was present to answer
questions.
City Planner Graser commented per memo dated April 18, 1985.
Raymond Swedeen, North property owner had no objections for the variance.
Motion by Arnold to approve a five foot side yard variance for 16083 Northwood
Road U1 since its not detrimental to the general health and welfare of the area
and ca mmmity, will increase property value, and the terrain is a hardship,
seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed.
Motion by Loftus to adjourn the April 18, 1985 Planning Commission meeting,
seconded by Larson. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. The meeting
adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
APRIL 4, 1985
7:30 P.M.
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8:00 P.M.
8:15 P.M.
Oall to order
JERRY GRENDAHL PRELIMINARY PLAT
G. CRAWFORD WIESTLING VARIANCE
YMCA SIGN ORDINANCE VARIANCE
8:30 P.M. STEVE NELSON
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VARIANCE
P.O. BOX 355 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372
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MINUTES
APRIL 4, 1985
The April 4, 1985 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting was called to order by
Chairman Felix at 7:30 P.M. Present were Commissioners Arnold, Roseth, Loftus,
Larson and City Planner Graser.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Motion by Larson to approve
the minutes as presented, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was
duly passed.
Item I, Jerry Grendahl, Preliminary Plat approval request for Hidden Oaks 2nd
Addition. Mr. Grendahl was present to answer questions.
City Planner Graser commented per memo dated April 1, 1985.
Dave Klancke, 5880 Hidden Oaks Circle SE, commented on the single family vs
townhome project.
Kitty Merrill, 5912 Hidden Oaks Circle SE, had concerns about the drainage from
the ponding in the area.
Ralph Spindler, 5922 Hidden Oaks Circle SE, had concerns on the ponding in this
area.
The Planning Commissioners had a concern for the ponding and runoff for Hidden
Oaks.
Motion by Loftus to recommend Preliminary Plat approval for Hidden Oaks 2nd
Addition contingent upon storm water management specifications by staff and
canpleted on or before August 15, 1985 since it is consistent with development
in the area and not detrimental to the general health and welfare of the
community, seconded by Roseth. Upon a vote taken, the notion was duly passed.
Item II, variance request by G. Crawford and Betty Wiestling for 6028 150th
Street. Mr. Wiestling was present to answer questions.
Mr. Wiestling commented on the request.
City Planner Graser camnented per memo dated April 4, 1985.
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At this time Chairman Felix read two letters from Mr. & Mrs. Ben Dietz and Mr.
Greg Stroh, abutting property owners, in favor of the proposed construction,
Exhibits "A" and "B" for the record.
The Planning Commissioners had concern over neighbors view.
Motion by Arnold to approve a 1 foot side yard variance from the west property
line since it is consistent with previous setbacks in the area, and not
detrimental to property value, but deny the 1 foot lakeshore variance due to
lack of hardship, seconded by Larson. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly
passed.
Item III, YMCA request for Camp "Rici Yapi" identification sign. Bonnie
Anderson and Dana Sorenson were present to answer questions. Bonnie Anderson
presented a drawing of the sign "Exhibit A" for the Commissioners.
City Planner Graser commented per memo dated April 1, 1985. Also stating that
the request is for a Conditional Use Permit and not a Variance request.
Motion by Roseth to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Camp Rici Yapi
contingent upon:
1. The face of the sign be no larger than 3 X 4.
2. The sign be supported by two 4 X 4's minimum.
3. The sign be painted an earth tone color.
4. The lettering on the face of the sign be routed.
5. The sign be placed out of the right of way and at
right angles to Pike Lake Trail.
6. The bottom of the sign be off the ground to ccmply
with the Sign Ordinance.
seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed.
Item IV, variance request by Steve Nelson for 15279 Fairbanks Trail. Mr. Nelson
was present to answer questions.
City Planner Graser cammented per memo dated April 4, 1985. Mr. Graser also
stated that Manny Russo and James Space, area property owners, had contacted him
and they had no objections.
Paul Holmquist, 15283 Fairbanks Trail, stated that it feels good when people are
fixing up homes in the area.
Motion by Larson to approve a 3 foot side yard variance from the west property
line for 15279 Fairbanks Trail since it is not detrimental to the general health
and welfare of the community and is architecturally aligned, seconded by Roseth.
Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed.
Discussion followed regarding a list of rules be set for procedure.
Motion by Arnold to adjourn the April 4, 1985 Planning Commission meeting,
seconded by Larson. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. The meeting
adjourned at 9 :05 P.M.