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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 November Planning Commission MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA bMTMER 21, 1985 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 7:35 P.M. JAMES MEYER VARIANCE 8:00 P.M. STAFF DISCUSSION FOR OPCUNING SEMINAR TOPICS (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 PLANNING ODMMISSION MINU'T'ES NOVFMER 21. 1985 The November 21. 1985 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Larson at 7:30 P.M. Present were Commissioners Arnold, Loftus, Roseth- City Planner Graser and Intern Planner Lee Meilleur. Absent was Commissioner Felix. Motion by Roseth to approve the minutes of the November 7, 1985 meeting as presented, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item I. James Meyer request for a 35 foot lakeshore variance and a 7,5 foot side yard variance for the construction of a screened porch and deck at 16548 Inguadona Beach Trail. Mr. & Mrs. James Meyer were present to answer questions. Mr. Meyer commented on the variance request stating he put up the porch not knowing he needed a permit until the Building Inspector left a notice. He came in and talked to City Planner Graser immediately. Also Mr. Meyer commented that he is proposing a future deck which will need a variance. City Intern Planner Meilleur commented per memo dated November 21. 1985. Mr. Meilleur also commented that he received a phone call from Mr. a Mrs. Raphael Mechtel, abutting property owners of Lot 10. in favor of the variance. Motion by Loftus to approve a 35 foot lakeshore variance and a 7.5 foot side yard variance for the construction of a screened porch and deck at 16548 Inguadona Beach Trail and approval based on: 1. The unique location of the existing house on the lot. 2. The small size of the lot. 3. The existence of the 10' walkway immediately adjacent to the lot. 4. The porch and deck area now encroaching upon the walkway be removed to clearly fit within the parameters of the granted variance. 5. The variance is not detrimental to the health and general welfare of the neighborhood. seconded by Roseth. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. (612) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Item Ii. staff discussion for upcoming seminar topics. City planner Graser asked the Commissioners for their input. The Commissioners felt some good topics were: Tact. What does a professional planner look for on a set of plans for a PUD. Why smaller lots. What will happen in the next 10 years. What is happening south of the river. What did other areas who were small and grew learn. Some speakers suggested were: Local talent. Someone from the Metro Council. Charlie 7boker. Professional Planner. Barb Sennes, who is knowledgeable on the Comp. Plan. Someone from the P.L. City Council. Some dates suggested: Jan. 24 & 25. 1986 Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, 1986 Feb. 21 & 22. 1986 Some times suggested: Friday 6:00 -9:00 P.M. Saturday 8:30 -11:45 A.M. Saturday 1.00 -4:30 P.M. Location suggested: Hilton, North - Industrial Blvd. Motion by Ioftus to adjourn the November 21. 1985 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PLANNING (X)MMISSION AGENDA NOVEMBER 7, 1985 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 7:35 P.N. BOB BROWN P.U.D. HEARIIU 8:30 P.M. BOB BOEGEIAN NON CONPOEWNG USE ALTERATION (612) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 1985 The November 7, 1985 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Larson at 7:30 P.M.. Present were Commissioners Arnold, Loftus, Felix, Roseth and City Planner Graser. Notion by Felix to approve the minutes of the October 17, 1985 meeting as presented, seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item I, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Brown request Schematic Plan approval for Tower Apartments Fast P.U.D. Mr. & Mrs. Brown, Cal Lundquist, Architect, were present to answer questions. Bob Brown commented on the 3.55 acre P.U.D. request. Mr. Lundquist, Architect, commented on grading, easement, planting, driveway, structure itself, density, parking, landscaping, utilities, drainage and amenities. City Planner Graser commented per Marro dated 11/4/85. Dave Urmacht, Assistant City Manager, commented on the Multi Housing Project Bonds for financing. At this time audience input was called for. Doug Syler with Erhardt Mortgage commented on the housing bond issue and felt this was an excellent project. The Planning Commissioners felt that the applicant should produce a better product since he is requesting 228 density increases. The concern focused on the lack of amenities for the residents of the site. (612) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Motion by Roseth to approve the Schematic Plan for 3.55 acre P.U.D. for Tower Apartments East contingent upon: 1. Submit topo information to verify drainage. 2.Eliminate one row of parking spaces and its maneuvering space and redistribute it as specified in the Staff discussion as follows: a. Provide a 20 foot wide landscaped parcel between the parking lot and the west property line. b. Provide a 65 foot wide parking lot. C. Provide a 20 foot wide space between the parking lot and access drive. d. Shift the existing 20 foot wide driveway to the west. e. Provide a 10 foot wide space between the water tower site and driveway for retaining wails and landscaping. f. Redesign the Tower Street entrance to reflect the layout of the parking lot and eliminate the diagonal entrance onto Tower Street. 3. Add 15 stalls east of main building entrance. 4. Construct a retaining wall necessary to create a useable parking surface and maintain minimum separation of 20' between the building and parking lot. 5. All curb turning radii be increased to 15 feet. 6. Increase the width of the driveway to 20 feet including 15' turning radii to accommodate two cars. 7. Widen garage doors to accommodate 2 vehicles at the same time. 8. Submission of drainage /storm water management plan. 9. Submission of landscaping plan showing exact size and location of trees and shrubs to be approved by City Staff. 10. Provide specific information regarding play equipment that will be introduced into play area and pool area. 11. Submit plans shaving specific proposed amenities that will be incorporated into the P.U.D. proposal both internal and external (external means site). 12. Enter into a maintenance agreement with City for landscaping and mowing of the buffer foliage between the water tower and P.U.D. site.' 13. Payment of the park dedication fee which is to be determined later. 14. Develop a 4 to 1 slope to water tower site. 15. Reshape the entrance into the parking lot as indicated by City Staff. 16. Staff approval of all easements necessary for implementation. seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, 4 ayes, 1 nay (Felix) the motion carried. Motion by Roseth to close the Public Hearing for Schematic Plan for Tower Apartments East, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. At this time a 3 minute recess was called. Commissioner Felix left the meeting at 9:32 P.M. The meeting resumed at 9:35 P.M. Item II, Bob Boegeman request for a Non Conforming Use Alteration for Lots 1 and East half of Lot 2 with the exception of the south 32' be separated from the Hollywood Inn land mass. Bob Boegeman was present to answer questions. Mr. Boegeman commented on the lot split. He proposes to separate 1 1/2 lots from the Inn and combining the property to obtain three building permits. City Planner Graser commented per memo dated November 5, 1985. The Planning Commissioners had concerns over insufficient landscaping plan, lot split, and the location of the Inn to the new lot lines. Motion by Arnold to approve the Mon Conforming Use Alteration contingent upon 1. Submission of a planting plan. 2. The planting program be designed by a registered landscape architect. 3. The maximum of one house can be placed on the land to be separated from the Inn. 4. A detailed drawing showing the specific means of buffering in the residential units from the Hollywood Inn shall be submitted with the landscape and planting plan. 5. A survey of the lots locating the lot corners of the Hollywood Inn be conducted and filed with the City and if the variation of the lot line is in excessive of 10 feet (as indicated on the submitted plan) it shall cane back to the Planning Counission for consideration. All items are subject to Staff approval. Seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Motion by Arnold to adjourn the November 7, 1985 Planning Ummission meeting, seconded by Roseth. Upon a vote taken, 3 aye, 1 nay (Larson), the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M.