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Home My WebLink About1985 September Planning Commission MinutesXIM PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA SEPTEMBER 19, 1985 7:55 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 8:00 P.M. JOHN G14JIT VARLA! 8:20 P.M. W LLMER SHARP CHANGE NON CONFORMING USE 8:45 P.M. PAT DAVIS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT A I (612) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19, 1985 The September 19, 1985 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Larson at 7:55 P.M. Present were Commissioners Loftus, Arnold, Felix, Roseth, City Planner Grazer and City Planning Intern Lee Meilleur. Notion by Felix to approve the minutes of the September 5, 1985 meeting as presented, seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item I, variance request by John Cruit for a 2.1 foot side yard and a 1 foot front yard variance for 3010 Fairview Road S.W. ft. Cruit aaaented on the request for a needed variance in order tc build a garage. City Planning Intern, Meilleur commented per memo dated 9/19/85. Also stating that he received a phone call from Dorothy and Guy Amundson abutting neighbor in favor of the variance request. Motion by Loftus to approve the variance for a 2.1 foot side yard and a 1 foot front yard variance for 3010 Fairview Road SW, since it is consistent with the character of the area and is not detrimental to the general health, welfare and property values of the area, seconded by Roseth. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. At this time a 10 minute recess was called. The meeting resumed at 9:20 P.M. Item II, Willmer Scharf Non-Conforming use change in a building he owns at intersection of Highway 13 and county Road 12. Fred Bargmann future renter was present to answer questions. Fred Bargmann commented that he wants to rent this building from Mr. Scharf since he needs more roan for his cabinet shop business. City Planner Graser commented per memo dated September 17, 1985. The Planning Commissioners commented on the Non - Conforming change request with regard to future ownership, type of business, advertising, building structure, parking lot, and landscaping. (612) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Motion by Arnold to approve this Non - conforming use of the Wilmer Scharf building at County Road 12 and Highway 13 in conformance with Section 7.9 of the City Zoning Code based upon the type of facility now existing and in as much as this use is more consistent with building uses and character and spirit of a B-1 zone and based upon the nature of the business. Also contingent upon the owner of the site working with Staff to develop and implement by May 31, 1986 a landscape plan for the site approved by City Staff. Also any signage must conform to City Code and be authorized by City Staff, seconded by Roseth. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly gassed. Item III, Pat Davis request for a Mini Storage facility in the property commonly referred to as the drive in theater property. Pat Davis was present to answer questions. Mr. Davis commented that a feasibility study was done in 1984 for the Prior Lake area to establish if a mini storage facility would work. This location was found to be one of the best areas due to location, land cost and improvements. Mr. Charles Habiger, Consultant for the property owners commented on streets, landscaping, access and aesthetics. City Planner Graser commented per mono dated 9/19/85. The Planning Commissioners had concerns over access, traffic, visual impression, Might, and future area development. Motion by Roseth to table this request for a Mini Storage facility in the property Commonly referred to as the drive in theater property, to allow the applicant to meet with staff to review the Wilson Management Services, Market and Development Strategy Analysis before proceeding, seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Notion by Loftus to adjourn the September 19, 1985 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. CITY OF PRIOR LAKE 7:00 P.M. 7:35 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:30 P.M. N E W �.. ' - IN , call to order JOHN CRAIG F:; :_ifj6: (612) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PLANNING 00MMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 1985 The September 5, 1985 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Felix at 7:30 P.M. Present were Commissioners Arnold, Loftus, Larson, Roseth and City Planner Graser. The minutes of the August 15, 1985 meeting were amended as follows: paragraph 5, line 3, place a period after applicant and delete "and". Motion by Loftus to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item i, John Craig variance request for an accessory structure exceeding 800 sq. ft. limit for 2855 Spring Lake Road. City Planning Intern, Lee Meilleur commented per now dated 9/5/85. John Craig commented that they are staying in compliance with the ordinance except for the sq. footage, which is 30' wide, 50' long building. Mrs. Craig commented that the building will be aesthetically pleasing like the house. The Planning Commissioners had concerns over the distance from the roadway and the size of the structure. At this time Commissioner Loftus abstained from the Commission due to a business conflict with the person buying the property. Motion by Larson to deny the application for a 1500 sq. ft. accessory structure for 2855 Spring Lake Road, since the applicant failed to show a hardship, the structure size is beyond the code and approval would set a dangerous precedent, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, 4 aye, 1 abstention. The motion carried. Item II, Richard Booth request for a 1 foot side yard variance for 15214 Edgewater Circle. Mr. & Mrs. Booth were present to answer questions. Mr. Booth commented that this is an addition onto the house and 2 areas need small variances. City Planning Intern, Lee Meilleur commented per memo dated 9/5/85. At this time Mr. Booth presented a letter from neighbor's Thomas & Kathy Schlick, 15213 Edgewater Circle NE, in favor of the variance. Exhibit "A ". (612) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S. E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA b5372 Jim Bickett, 15236 Edgewater Circle, abutting property owner of Lot 8 stated that he is in favor of the variance request. Joan Waund, 15196 Edgewater Circle, stated that she is in favor of the variance. Motion by Loftus to approve a 1 foot south side variance for 15214 Edgewater Circle, Lot 9, since it is not detrimental to the health and general welfare of the public and consistent with past variances in such situations and because of the angular placement of the house, seconded by ROseth. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item III, Reorganization of the Planning Commission was called at this time. Motion by Roseth to nominate Doug Larson as Chairman and Tam Loftus as Vice Chairman, seconded by Arnold. Motion by Roseth to close the nominations, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Upon a vote taken, it was unanimous, Doug Larson, Chairman and Tam Loftus, Vice Chairman. At this time Dave Unmacht, Director of the Economic Developnent Committee and Assistant City Manager was introduced to the Commissioners. The Commissioners thanked City Planner Graser for the tour of the City on August 21, 1985. Also the Commissioners would like another scheduled soon on a Thursday in September at 6:30 P.M. Also Chairman Felix was given thanks for the past year of service. Motion by Roseth to adjourn the September 5, 1985 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.