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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 November Planning Commission MinutesCITE' OF PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMT SSION - AGENDA - November 17, 1983 7:30 P.M. Call to order 7:35 P.M. COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION - MINUTES - November 17, 1983 11:e November 17, 1983 meeting of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Arnold at 7:30 P.M.. Present were Commissioners Loftus, Felix, Roseth and City Planner Graser. Absent was Commissioner Larson. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Motion by Roseth to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Felix. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item I, Conditional Use Permit and Variance request by North American Communications System, Inc.. Mr. Tom Heerdt, Construction Manager was present to answer questions. Mr. Heerdt commented that this site was selected due to cost, technical consideration, noise factor, and adaptability for future systems. City Planner Craser commented per memorandum dated November 17, 1983. At this time input was given by the audience. Loren Radanke, 6005 160th St., had concerns on T.V. interference and reception. Mike Nordmeyer, 6015 White Drive, had concerns on the three 21 ft. dishes located next to his back yard would devalue his property, lightning striking tower causing fires, guide wires a hazard for children. Bonnie Dunham, area resident, asked the applicant why this site was selected since lightning is already a problem in the area. Sean Mathews, 6130 White Drive, had concerns over the area being zoned R -1 residential, will this bring in industrial and if there is one tower can this set a precedent for 2 towers. Alma Picha area resident had concerns over devaluation of property, visual obstruction, dust, increased cost of future sewer and water service and when she requested multi- housing was told the area was residential but this proposal seems industrial. (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Bill White, 5175 150th Street, felt the residents in the area were penalize for the benefit of the company. Merl Lybeck area resident had the same concerns as the other residents as to view, devaluation of property, cost and the best site for this project. The Planning Commissioners commented on the site options, visual pollution, fencing, paving, devaluation, lightning, height of tower, and safety factors. Motion by Roseth to continue this Conditional Use and variance request in order to receive more information regarding other options that North American Communications Corporation is considering and at the same time address the issue of the dangers regarding lightning and the situation with the cables and danger to children and the other site options and their visual effect on surrounding residents and the dangers of lightning caused by the tower to surrounding property, seconded by Felix. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. This item will be continued to December 1, 1983 at 7:35 P.M. Motion by Felix to adjourn the November 17, 1983 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION - AGENDA - November 3, 1983 7:30 P.M. 7:35 P.M. 7:45 P.M. Call to order Syndicated Properties Inc. Len Grassini Variance Variance - Continuation (612) 4474230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 CITE' OF PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION - MINUTES - November 3, 1983 The November 3, 1983 meeting of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Arnold at 7:30 P.M. Present were Commis- sioners Loftus, Larson, Roseth and City Consulting Planner Tooker. Absent was Commissioner Felix. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Corrections are as follows: First page, second to last paragraph, delete "and the materials that were provided to the Commission that" and add "as ". Motion by Larson to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item I, Syndicated Properties variance request for Lot 6 Block 25 Sp ing Lake Village. Larry Gensmer and Brad Rothnem were present to answer questions. Mr. Rothnem commented that the variance is needed due to lot location, aesthetics, streets and size. City Consulting Planner Tooker commented per Memo dated November 3, 1983. Motion by Roseth to approve a 6 foot side yard variance and a 5 foot front yard variance for Lot 6 Block 25 Spring Lake Village because it is consistent with the development in the neighborhood and similar to previously approved variances, seconded by Loftus. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item II, Len Grassini variance continuation for 14277 Shady Beach Trail N.E. Mr. Grassini was not present but had telephoned and talked to City Consulting Planner Tooker to present his application. City Consultant Planner Tooker commented per Memo dated October 31, 1983 on Accessory Structures, and Mr. Grassini's original request for a variance. Motion by Roseth to approve the 7 foot front yard variance for 14277 Shady Beach Trail N.E. contingent upon the fact that one present 22 X 30' accessory building become attached to the main housing structure and that this addition to the principle struc- ture should have frost footings (42 ") and the construction between the two structures must consist of at least a breezeway with the roof lines architecturally integrated to produce a good visual impression and that the combined area of the new garage and the (612) 447- 4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 65372 remaining detached building, which is stated at 5 sq. ft. based on Mr. Grassini's figures should not exceed 800 sq. ft. according: to code thus allowing for a new structure of about 240 sq. ft. or less, seconded by Larson. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Motion b'_ Larson to adjourn the Planning Comm= - -sion meeting of November 3, 1983, seconded by Roseth. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.