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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 November Planning Commission MinutesCITY OF PRIOR LAKE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING., COMMISSION AGENDA November 18, 1982 7:30 P.M. 7:35 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. 8:45 P.M. Call to Order Lawrence Schweich Bob & Cindy Boegeman Charles James John Fitzgerald Subdivision Hearing Variance Conditional Use P.U.D. Concept Review (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 66372 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - November 18, 1982 The November 18, 1982 meeting of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Roseth. Present were John Fitz- gerald, Tom Foster, Chuck Arnold, Mike Felix and City Planner Graser. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Corrections were as follows: Change last Paragraph, first page, 6th line from "Granting is due to a lack of consideration and" to "The variance was approved because" Motion was made by Fitzgerald to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item I, Lawrence Schweich, Subdivision Public Hearing was called to order. No one was present to represent the applicant. City Planner Graser commented per memorandum dated November 18, 1982. At this time Chairman Roseth called for audience input and comments. Dennis Peterson property owner to the south questioned the location of the proposed garages and requested assurance that the drainage alterations and grading would not cause flooding of his property. Mrs. Haperstad area property owner was concerned over raising the 20' private roadway. City Planner Graser felt it would be advantageous to raise the lot and road. Steve Hafermann area property owner was concerned with drainage onto his property. Judy Reed area property owner had concerns over a legal (public) roadway by her land. Erwin Alrich in behalf of his father an area property owner had concerns over the size of the structure to be built in the proposed area. Also the exteric- finishings. At this time the Public Hearing was closed to the audience. . (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 65372 The Pla�ni ng Commissioners comments were focused on the following areas. i.) Drainage and how it affected the adjacent properties in conjunction with a long range solution. 2.) The variances requested by the developer and how such deviations would affect future plats. 3.) The 20' private roadway and what affects grading will have on its usability. 4.) The possibility for a twin home. 5.) To contact the developer and request his or his represent- ative be present at the December 2nd meeting. Motion to continue the Public Hearing to December 2, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. was made by Fitzgerald and seconded by Foster. Upon a vote taken, the motion passed. Item Il Variance request for Bob b Cindy Boegeman was called to order. Bob Boegeman was present to answer questions. City Planner Graser commented per memorandum dated November 18, 1982. Motion by Foster to approve the 14 ft X 5 ft. 8 " porch addition to the Hollywood Inn which is a non - conforming use since the structural change will not increase the seating capacity of the business nor will it change the nature and level of the current operation and the structure should be tastefully done as not to detract from the existing neighborhood, seconded by Felix. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item III Conditional Use request by Charles James of James Refrigeration Company. Jim Shelton of P.D.Q. and Gene Wood gasoline equipment installer were present to answer questions. The Planning Commissioners commented on the movement of traffic, future tenants, and time frame of the project. Motion by Fitzgerald to approve the Conditional Use to sell self- service gasoline in conjunction with a P.D.Q. Food Store for Lot 5, Block 2 James First Addition subject to staff's recommendation of the revised radius and subject to the proposed construction being consistent with Exhibit "A" 6 "B ", the site and landscaping plan with two 4" boulevard trees along Highway 13, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion passed. At this time John Fitzgerald excused himself from the Planning Commission due to a personal interest in the next item. Item IV, request for P.U.D. Concept approval by John Fitzgerald. City Planner Graser commented by reviewing the Concept Review which was presented to the Planning Commission for the first time 6 months ago. The property is adjacent to County Road 21 (center line) the Wagon Bridge, and Quincy Street. At this time the developer is requesting density be calculated using 2.54 acres. The developer is asking that land density include up to the center of County Road 21 since the owner pays taxes on this property. Mr. Fitzgerald felt that the 18 unit proposed condominium is conducive to the area, and will be constructed with quality throughout resulting in an asset to the neighborhood. Mr. Fitzgerald requested verification for density calculation to include the entire 2.54 acres. Density credits will be discussed at the Public Hearing at which time the project will be presented in its entirety. Skip Sorenson, architect, commented on the P.U.D. as to size, roads, design, open space, recreational facilities, and materials. The Planning Commissioners unanimously agreed that 2.54 acres should be used to figure density. At this time John Fitzgerald returned to his position at the Planning. Commission table. Motion by Fitzgerald to adjourn the November 18, 1982 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Arnold. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. The Planning Commission meting adjourned at 10:20 P.M..