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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 August Planning Commission MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION 'GENDA AUGUST 18, 1983 7:30 P.M. 7:35 P.M. 7:45 P.M. 8:00 P.M. call to order GARY GIBBISH NORMAN CROOKS SUSAN TASKETT SUBDIVISION HEARING DIRECTIONAL SIGN PERMIT VARIANCE (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 369 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 65372 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION - MINUTES - August 18, 1983 The August 18, 1983 meeting of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman Felix at 7:30 P.M. Present were Commissioners Larson, Loftus and City Planner Graser. Absent were Chairman Arnold and Commissioner Roseth. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Corrections were as follows: Page 2, paragraph 6, Number 3 after "the ground and" add "the top thereof ". Motion by Larson to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item I, Gary Gibbish Preliminary Plat Replat approval request. Mr. Gibbish was present to answer questions. City Planner Graser commented per memorandum dated August 15, 1983. Also stating that abutting property owners were notified and the Replat was published in the Prior Lake American and is on record at City Hall. Discussion followed regarding the density and construction. Ed Birdsong abutting property owner commented that he would like the same consideration regarding his property. Motion by Larson to approve the Preliminary Plat Replat for Lots 1 -4 Block 3 and a portion of Outlot A First Addition to Lakeside Estates since this proposal is consistant with the previously approved development and should not be detrimental to.the' property values in the area, seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item II, Norman Crooks Directional Sign Permit request. No one was present to represent the applicant. Motion by Loftus to table this item until the next meeting since no one was present to represent the applicant, seconded by Larson. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. At this time a 5 minute recess was called. The Planning Commission meeting resumed at 8:05 P.M. (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Item III, Susan Taskett Variance request. Lori Green from Edina Realty was present to represent the applicant. City Planner Graser commented per memorandum dated August 18, 1983. The Planning Commissioners had concerns over the number of variances for this property, setting a precedent for substandard lots, and lot space left for emergency vehicles to get around. Motion by Larson to grant a 2 foot variance for Lot 33 Butternut Beach to construct a chimney for a fireplace on the West side since it is not detrimental to the general health and welfare of the community and within the spirit and intent of the previously granted variances, seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Motion by Larson to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION - AGENDA - August 4, 1983 7:30 P.M. 7:35 P.M. 7:45 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. Call to order SOLVEIG E. KONRAD SCHWEICH CONSTRUCTION SCOTT CARVER ECONOMIC COUNCIL PRIOR VIEW P.U.D. USE ANALYSIS VARIANCE DIRECTIONAL SIGN PERMIT FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR 1ST PHASE (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 5 . CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION - Minutes- August 4, 1983 The August 4, 1983 meeting of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Roseth at 7:35 PM. Present were Commissioners Arnold, Felix, 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 Larson. Upon a vote taken the motion was duly passed. Item I, Solveig E. Konrad Land Use Analysis. Mr. 8 Mrs. Konrad were present. City Planner Graser commented per memorandum dated August 2, 1983. The Planning Commission commented and felt that a B -1 district not be changed. No action was taken since this is a discussion. Item II, Schweich Construction variance request. Ted and Greg Schweich were present to answer questions. City Planner Graser commented per memorandum dated August 4, 1983. Ted Schweich commented that the soil conditions on this lot make it difficult to place a home on the lot. Jim Weinger, 2591 Spring Lake Road stated that a policy was set about 4 years ago for buildings on substandard lots. The Planning Commission suggested the deck be moved to the side of the home, where there is ample room. Motion by Felix to deny the request as presented but approve a 13 foot rear yard variance for Lot 30, Butternut Beach based on moving the house back 5' to comply with the front yard set back and moving the deck to the west side of the house because this is more suited for the lot, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken the motion was duly passed. Item III, Scott Carver Economic Council, no one was present, therefore, it was moved to the foot of the agenda. Item IV, Prior View P.U.D. Final Development Plans for 1st Phase. Gary Wilkerson and Bob Thene, Engineer were present to answer questions. City Planner Graser commented per memorandum dated August 2, 1983. (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Bob Thene disc the drainage of the P.U.D. Motion by Larson to approve the Prior View 1st Phase Addition Hardshell contingent upon: 1) Several minor engineering details be resolved to Lhe satisfaction of the City Engineer. 2) At the time of building permit application the site plan show refuse cont- ainers and appropriate screening material. 3) Staff have the flexibility to move 4 stalls to the center garage complex. Two from each complex in front of the 24 unit building. This will give staff an opportunity to review the actual implemented site plan for the first two phases and then make a determination. 4) A road easementfor Five HawKs Avenue dedicated to the public and attached to the Developers Agreement. seconded by Felix. Upon, a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item III, Scott - Carver Economic Council, Directional Sign for County Road 83 and County Road 42. No one was present to answer questions. City Planner Graser commented permemorandum dated August 1, 1983. Discussion followed with the Planning Commissioners. Motion by Felix to approve the Directional Sign for Scott- Carver Economic Council for County Road 83 and County Road 42 that it be limited to the name of the business and a directioan arrow. , 1) The sign meet all applicable sign ordinance in Prior Lake. 2) The sign be of professional quality and workmanship and compatible with its surroundings. 3) The lower part of the sign be a minimum of 5' above the ground and a maximum of 12'. 4) The sign be suitably mounted on a pole or foundation. 5) That it be of earth tone colors to be aesthetically pleasing. 6) The present sign be removed within 30 days or at time of erection of a new sign, whichever comes first. 7) Sign be subject to staff approval. seconded by Larson. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. At this time Jim Weninger, 2591 Spring Lake Road complained that notification of neighbors in regards to variances, moving houses, substandard lots, etc. could of been done all along, rather than just starting with the new ordinance. Many policies have been establis previously without the benefit of neighborhood input. Planner Graser stated it is a policy now to notify abutting property owners and neighbors of any building activities in the area. Also City Planner Graser stated that he would research and present any guidelines for substandard lots in the City limits. Also Planner Graser commented that rental property in the City needs guidelines and some- thing should be presented. At this time reorganization of the Planning Commission was requested. I Nominations were open for Chairman. Mike Felix nominated Chuck Arnold. Motion by Doug Larson to close the nomination, seconded by Mike Felix. Chuck Arnold was unanimously elected Chairman by verbal vote. Nominations were open for Vice- Chairman. Chuck Arnold nominated Mike Felix. Motion by Doug Larson to close the nominations, seconded by Mike Felix. Mike Felix was unanimously elected to Vice Chairman t verbal vote. Motion by Loftus to adjourn the Planning Commission m ting of August 4, 1983, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly pa-,.ed. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM.