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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 July Planning Commission MinutesCITY OF PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION -AGENDA- July 21, 1983 7:30 P.M. 7:35 P.M. 7:45 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. 8:30 P.M. 8:45 P.M. Call to order Other Business Syndicated Properties Roger Soderstrom LeRoy Munsinger Hans Hermansen Verlyn Raaen Conditi.mal Use Variance - continuation Variance Variance Variance (842) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION - MINUTES - JULY 21, 1983 The July 21, 1983 meeting of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Roseth at 7:35 P.M.. Present were Commissioners Larson, Loftus and City Planner Graser. Absent were Arnold and Felix. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Correction as follows: Page 3, under item 1., letter A. delete one "rap". Motion by Larson to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item I, Pennington Place Condo Association, variance request. Brad Rothnem oz,e of the owners was present. At this time Chairman Roseth read a letter from Scott County HRA for the record, Exhibit "A", opposing the variance request to their adjoining property. Ann Wall, Scott County HRA representative was present and commented on the negative affects this could have on the HRA owned towhhomes. Motion by Loftus to deny the variance request for Pennington Place Condo Assoc. for a 10 foot side yard variance from the west and east side property lines for Lot 3, Block 2 Bluff Heights Addition since there is no hardship presented and is not in public interest, seconded by Larson. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item II, Syndicated Properties, Conditional Use request. Brad Rothnem was present to answer questions. City Planner Graser commented per memorandum dated July 21, 1c'83. He stated that the width of the property decreased by 15 feet*together with the amended plan were not acceptable due to poor access design. In accord- ance with good design criteria, 7 units would fit the site and be conducive to the area. Mr. Rothnem commented that Syndicated Properties will stay with their original request of 8 units. Motion by Larson to deny the Conditional Use Permit request for Syndicated Properties for 8 units adjacent to County Road 21 and Grainwood as presented based on lack of driveway maneuverability and overall poor access design but (692) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 approve a seven unit d %r city unless the applicant provided a unique design that would demonstrate -hat 8 units would be appropriate for the lot and with proper access, s, nded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item III, Roger Soderstrom variance continuation. Mr. Soderstrom and Lawrence Spande, consultant, were present to answer questions. City Planner Graser reviewed the request of 2 weeks ago. Mr. Spande commented that the side yard variances would be dropped but needed the lakeshore variance due to the layout of the lot and a large ridge too expensive to remove. The Planning Commissioners commented and had concerns over elevation of the lake, the deck protruding beyond the other houses in the area and unique character of the property. Motion by Loftus to approve the 15 foot lakeshore variance for Lot 7 and P/0 Lot 8 Candy Cove Park as per attached survey because :.ofthe uniqueness of the property and to preserve the natural amenities of the land, seconded by Larson. Upon a vote taken, 2 ayes and 1 naye. The motion carried. Item IV, LeRoy Munsinger variance request. Mr. . Munsinger was present to answer questions. City Planner Graser commented per memorandum dated July 19, 1983. Mr. Munsinger commented that the lot is a corner lot on a dead 'end street. There wouldn't be any traffic close to the side of the variance request. Mr. Munsinger was not aware that there was a road easement extending 7.5 feet into his lot. Mike Reichow, 14249 Fairbanks Trail, adjacent property owner felt a new home would be nicer than the existing cabin. Greg Springer, 15239 Fairbanks Trail, neighbor felt the new home would be an asset to the value of the area property and the road is not 'a heavily travelled one. Manny Russo, 5384 160th St. SE, owns a cabin in the area and felt the traffic in conjunction with parking is a problem in this area. At this time Chairman Roseth read letters from area property owners for the record as follows: - Beatrice Byrne and Judith Anderson - objected to the variance request. Al Goodrum - no objection to the variance request. Gordon & Eva Smith - no objection to the variance request. The Planning Commissioners had concerns over closeness of the deck to the road, parking along the road, and home too close to the abutting property, - d drainage. Motion by Loftus to deny the 8 foot side yard variance and a 13 foot front yard variance as requested but approve a 5 foot side yard variance on the north and a 16 foot south side variance for Lot 6 Maple Park Shore Acres being consistant with past and future variances, seconded by Larson. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. At this time a 3 minute recess was called. The meeting resumed at 9.48 P.M.. Item V, Hans He nansen variance request. Mr. Hermansen was present to answer questions. City Planner Graser commented per memorandum dated July 19, 1983. Mr. & Mrs. Lillyblad, 16275 Lakeside, commented on the closeness of the proposed home to their property. Cletus Link, contractor, stated that 3 large Maple trees were cut and the owner would like to preserve the last one, also drainage would be a problem if moved closer to the road. Bob Pressler, 16350 Park Ave., stated that the house itself would not be closer to the lake than the new existing homes in the area, but the deck would protrude. Motion by Loftus to approve a 5 foot side yard variance and a 10 foot lakeshore variance due to the hardship being a 75 year old Maple tree. Discussion followed by the Planning Commissioners and applicant. The motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Larson to approve a 5 foot side yard variance for the garage and deny the 10 foot Lakeshore variance, since there is no hardship and nothing unique about the lot, seconded by Roseth. Upon a vote taken, 2 ayes, 1 naye, the motion carried. Item VI, Verlyn and Kay Raaen variance request. Mr. Raaen was present to answer questions. City Planner Graser commented per memorandum dated July 19, 1983. Mr. Raaen stated that the lot is very difficult to build on due to a 50 foot elevation difference between road and lake. The Planning Commissioners commented that the topography is very unique, the house conforms to the lot, but there is a concern on the driveway being close to the road. Mr. Raaen stated that several of the driveways in this area are already close to the road, therefore setting a precedent. Motion by Larson to approve the 20 foot front yard variance and a 4 foot side yard variance for Lot 36 Lakeside Park, since a precedent had been set of a' for substandard lots and due to the uniqueness of the property, seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. At this tim` the new members Doug Larson and Toni Loftus and re -- appointed Chairman Dave Roseth were sworn into office by City Manager Michael McGuire. 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 10:55 P.M. • 11 b . :• Amp le PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION - AGENDA - :uly 7, 1983 7:30 P.M. Call to order 7:35 P.M. Shirley Cook CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 7:45 P.M. Susan Totenhagen DIRECTIONAL SIGN PERMIT 8:15 P.M. Bob Page DIRECTIONAL SIGN PERMIT 8:30 P.M. Roger Soderstrom VARIANCE 8:45 P.M. Priorview (Tom Steffens) PRELIMINARY P.U.D. PLAN (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 369 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE P:�.ANNING COMMISSION - MINUTES - July 7, 1983 The July 7, 1983 meeting of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Roseth at 7:30 P.M. Present were Commissioners Arnold, Felix, Larson, Loftus and City Planner Graser. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Correction as follows: Page 1, paragraph 2, sentence 2, change "paragraphy" to "paragraph ". Motion by Arnold to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Felix. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item I, Conditional Use Permit for Shirley Cook. No one was present therefore Chairman Roseth moved this item to the foot of the agenda. Item II, Directional Sign Permit request by Susan Totenhagen. Susan Totenhagen was present to answer questions. City Planner Graser commented per memorandum dated July 5, 1983..Also adding that the minimum height from the ground be 5' and not to exceed 12' in total height. Susan Totenhagen had questions concerning the color and size of the sign. The Planning Commissioners commented on the request. Motion by Felix to approve the Directional Sign Permit for Firewater Liquor with the following requirements: 1. That the sign meet the approved Prior Lake City Sign Ordinance. 2. That a variance be granted of 32 square feet to accomodate a 4X8' sign. 3. That it be of professional quality and compatible within its surroundings. 4. That it be a suitable height, easily viewed from the roadway. The lower part be a minimum of 5 feet above the ground and the total height be a maximum of 12 feet. 5. That it be suitably mounted on a pole or foundation. 6. That it be of earth tone colors. 7. That the present sign be removed within 30 days. 8. That the design be subject to Staff approval. seconded by Larson. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item III, Directional. Sign Permit request by Bob Page. Bob Page was present to answer questions. City Planner Graser commented per Memorandum dated July 5, 1983. (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 65372 Bob Page commented that the sign will be professional with no advertising. The Planning Commissioners commented on this request. Moticn by Loftus to approve the Directional Sign Permit request for Little Six Bingo Palace subject to the following: 1. That the sign meet the Prior Lake City Sign Ordinance. 2. That it be no greater than 37.5 square feet in size. 3. That it be of professional quality and workmanship. 4. That it be a minimum of 5 feet above the ground and a maximum of 12 feet above the ground. 5. That it be suitably mounted on poles or foundation. 6. That it be acceptable earth tones and colors. 7. That it be subject to Staff approval. 8. That the present sign on County Road 42 and 83 be removed within 30 days. seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item IV, Roger Soderstrom variance request. Mr. Soderstrom was present to answer questions. Mr. Roger Soderstrom submitted letters from adjoining property owners not objecting to the variance. The topography of the lot presents the major problem for the home with a walkout basement. The Planning Commissioners had concern over adjoining property owners view. A topography of the area would help to answer questions. At this time Roger Soderstrom withdrew his request to have time to acquire additional information and present them at the next meeting. At this time a 5 minute recess was called. At 9:50 P.M. the meeting was resumed. Item V, Priorview (Tom Steffens) Preliminary P.U.D. Plan. Greg Rothnem, partner, Robert Thene, Engineer, were present to answer questions. Mr. Steffens was ill. Greg Rothnem commented on the attached letters, resurfacing, drainage, garage layout, and the sidewalk stating that the agreement was for a bituminous not a concrete sidewalk. Robert Thene commented on grading for 2 -12 unit buildings, fill where needed, storm sewer and drainage, sidewalk, entrance to units, sanitary sewer and watermain. City Planner Graser ccmmented on the Priorview Preliminary P.U.D. per memorandum dated July 5, 1983 and the memorandum from the City Engineer, Larry Anderson, dated July 5, 1983. The Planning Commissioners commented on the Priorview Preliminary P.U.D. with concerns over the drainage, sanitary sewer, roads, watermain, parking, garages, and the sidewalk being concrete, also the Phases of the project and exterior. L Motion by Felix to approve the Pr'.orview Preliminary P.11.D. Plan contingent up on 1. That the following engineering requirementsi are met: A. ''he temporary solution rip rap /rap drainage ditch ,o.structed until storm sewer is done in Phase II, or as such conforms to the Engineer's requirements. B. T.ic drainage ditch calculations be submitted to staff to determine the storm sewer design need. C. Terminate the road at Staff's recommended point just beyond the school entrance. D. Have the wate main extended beyond the edge of the pave- ment to enable hook -up without tearing up the road. E. Sidewalk will be concrete and not bituminous throughout. F. The drainage for Phase I to remain on site by berming or whatever is necessary. G. A 20 foot utility easement on the eastern edge of Phase I. 2. A revised planting plan be drafted to the satisfaction of the City Consulting Planner. 3. Re- evaluate /re- design parking stalls and garages to the satisfaction of Staff. 4. Detailed planning and building material design shall be suitable and acceptable when presented to staff. seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item I, James & Shirley Cook Conditional Use Permit request. Mr. & Mrs. Cook were present to answer questions. City Planner commented per memorandum July 7, 1983. He reviewed the sub- division of the site proposed,land uses and existing area uses. Mr. & Mrs. Cook stated that State requirements which they have too meet are very strict and progress is in motion for the facility to meet Staff's recommendation. The Planning Commissioners had concerns over noise, lend use compatibility, parking and landscaping. Commission Lofts suggested the Planning Commission should be much more knowledgeable about the operation of the center and if the City has any responsibility for inspections since the use was given special approval by the Commission. Planner Graser was instructed to contact resource people who could make a presentation to the Commission. Motion by Arnold to approve the Conditional Use Permit: request for James & Shirley Cook fur a Day Care Facility up to 30 children contingent upon: 1. All the State of Minnesota permits and documents be obtained and filed with the City Planner, they will be maintained and updated in the future. 2. That suitable planting program be submitted to Staff showing in detail how the play area will be screened from both sound and visual located west of the existing driveway. 3. That a minimum of 7 parking spaces be delineated. 4. That the parking area and driveway be of asphalt surface and a turn - around be provided. 5. That an on -going mainenance program be adopted to keep the grounds looking nice and in good order. 6. The cover on the northeast side of the property be maintained as much as possible. (shrubs, etc.) 7. A use of space plan be submitted to the City Council. 8. That the facility be operated in conformance with City laws and necessary inspection by Staff. seconded by Felix. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Motion by Arnold to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. The meeting adjourned at 11:40 P.M.