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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 August Planning Commission Minutes. i 0 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION -AGENDA- August 21, 1980 7:30 PM Approve Minutes 7:35 PM Wesley Construction - Variance 8:00 PM General Discussion - Zoning Code Questions and answers with regard to Prior Lakes Zoning Code. (692) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 FRIOR LAKE PLANNI'Fj COMMISSION - Minutes - August 21, 1980 The August 21, 1980 meeting of the Prior Lake Planninq Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present at the meeting were Commissioners Fitzgerald, Roseth, Wilker, City Planner Graser and Assistant Planner Burt. The minutes of the August 7, 1980 Planning Commission meeting were reviewed. Motion was made by Roseth to approve the minutes as published, seconded by Wilker. Upon a vote taken the motion was duly passed. At this time City Planner Graser announced that the Commission will have a new Comprehensive Plan, subject to the Metropolitian Council review, in two weeks. Item I, a Variance request by Wesley Construction was called to order. No one from Wesley Construction was present to answer questions. Planner Graser gave a presentation to the commission. Noted that the request i= to consider a 9.5' lakeshore variance and a 4' side yard variance from the south property line and a 5' side yard variance from the north property line. The subject property is a pie shaped lakeshore lot with the existing home to the south having received a 1' side yard variance and a lakeshore variance of 45' from the 904 elevation. The reason they want to move the house so far ahead, is that there in a bay and the further ahead they can move the house, the better view they will have of the lake and bay. Staff's recommendation was to deny the side yard variance request since the lot allows versitility in design of the home. But approve the lakeshore variance since the subject home does not affect the sight lines and is setback behind the front of the adjacent home to the south. Motion was made by Roseth to deny the variance request since the lot allows versitility in design of the home, seconded by Wilker. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item II, the commission memters discussed proposed changes in the Zoning Code. Motion was made by Wilker to adjourn the Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Roseth. Upon a vote taken the motion was duly passed and the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. tw (612) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COnq ?ISSION -AGENDA- AUGUST 7, 1980 7:30 Ph? Call meeting to order 7:35 PM. WILMER SCHARF 7:45 PM PAT LEITCHMAN 8:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING - SIGN ORDINANCE 9:15 PM CLYDE B. REM,BOLD 9:30 PM JADES FILLIPI 9:45 PM TIM BOTHOF /SHERRY ELPHICK 10:00 PM ARTHUR HOAGLUND Variance Variance Variance Subdivision Continuation Variance Variance (612) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 N CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COM111SSION - Minutes - August 7, 1980 The August 7, 1980 meeting of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were Commissioners Fitzgerald, 47armka, Roseth, Arnold, Wilker, City Planner Graser, Assistant Planner Burt and Councilman Bissonett. The minutes of the July 17, 1 0 80 Planning Commission meeting were reviewed. Motion was made by Warmka to approve the minutes as published, seconded by Wilker. Upon a vote taken the motion was duly passed. At this time David Roseth was introduced as a member of the Planning Commission. Mr. Roseth has taken the place of Wally Johnson who resigned as a Commissioner effective July 31, 1980. Item I, a Variance request by Wilmer Schraf was called to order. Mr Schraf was present at the meeting to answer questions. P -miner Graser gave a presentation to the commission. Noted that the request is to consider a 15' front yard Variance for lot 45, Northwood Addition. The subject parcel is a vacant Lake- shore lot zoned R -1, with the major development constraint being its low elevation. The applicant is proposing to move the house as close to the front property line as possible in order to take advantage of the somewhat higher elevation. Mr. Graser also noted that the front yard set back would be in excess of 70' Staff's recommendation was to approve the request since the intent of the front yard set back is met in this case and would not be detrimental to the general health, welfare and safety of the neighborhood. Mr. Schraf made no comments regarding this variance. Commission members questioned whether there would be ample room to park a car on this parcel without utilizing the public roadway. Staff noted that the roadway in this instance was not a significant factor in this case as the traveled portion of the road is outside the platted right -of -way. Motion was made by Warmka to approve the variance as requested since the intent of the front yard set back has been met and this would not be detrimental to the general health, safety and welfare of the public, seconded by Roseth. Upon a vote taken, the motion was duly passed. Item II, a Variance request by Patricia Leitchman was called to order. Ms. Leitchman was present at the meeting to answer questions. Assistant Planner Burt gave a presentation to the Commission. He noted that the applicant is loosing to build a 14' x 22' addition onto her existing home. This would require a one foot sine yard Variance from the east property lire for the westerly 50' of Lots 1, 2 & 3 Block 12 of the Original Townsite. Staffs recommendation was to approve the one foot side yard variance as the proposed addition would be a great improvement to the property and the neighborhood. (612) 447 -4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Page two, Planning Commission Minutes continued Ms Leitchman made no comments regarding this rearrest. There were no objections from the Planning Commissioners regarding this variance request. Motion was made by Wilker to approve a one .`cot side yard variance as the proposed addition would be keeping within the foundation lines of the existing building, seconded by Warmka. An addition to the motion that the proposed addition be in accordance with the drawing sub- mitted was made by Wilker, and seconded by Warmka. Upon a vote taken the motion was duly passed. At this time Chairman Fitzgerald called for a five minute recess. The meeting was reconveined at 8:00 p.m. Item III, the Sign Ordinance Public Hearing was called to order by Chairman Fitzgerald. x Mr. Burt made a presentation to the Commission and the residents of Prior Lake who attended this f. Public Hearing. Mr Burt showed slides of different jigns in Prior Lake and surrounding communities. Each section of the proposed sign ordinance was addressed and input was given by the Planning i;.. Commissioners and the audience members. The following comments were made regarding the Sign :Ordinance in general. Mr. Bill Sando questioned how this sign ordinance was going to be enforced. Mr. Burt stated that enforcement of this ordinance will be done by the Zoning Officer Mr. Skip Reebie, President of the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce stated that the Chamber of Commerce was concerned for the businesses in Prior Lake from a financial standpoint and question whether or not grandfathering of signs would be considered, he also questioned how this proposed c '.nance might interfer with businesses on a National level coming into Prior Lake. At this time comments were taken from audience members and commissioners regarding the different I. permitted and prohibited signs. Councilman Bissonett read the recommended changes made by the 'City Council as addressed in the ordinance. Input was given by Dan Stack, Skip Reebie, Larry Severson, Keith Thorkelson, Earl Pepper, Frank Wicker and Mr. Clausen regarding permitted signs, They showed concern about size of signs; the removal time allowed for signs, the number of signs'. - allowed for advertising such as; temporary signs for real estate and placement of real estate tsigns, and the amount of coverage allowed for window signs. Input was also taken from the `audience members and Commissioners regarding prohibited signs as proposed in this ordinance. Main concerns were the amount of coverage allowed for window signs, relocation of signs that would be in violation of the proposed ordinance. There was also concern shown as to the meaning; of "temporary" signs. The recommended changes of the sign ordinance as made by the Planning Commission were referred to Staff. Staff was asked to make these recommended changes. Motion was made by Arnold to table this Public Hearing for two weeks to allow staff to make the recommended changes, seconded by Roseth. Disscussi.on: Skip Reebie questioned whether this could be tabeled for 30 days in order to get proper input from the Chamber of Commerce. Arnold amended his motion to table this hearing for 30 days, seconded by P.oseth as amended. Upon a vote taken the motion was duly passed as amended. public hearing was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Chairman Fitzgerald called for a 5 minute recess. bJ The meeting was reconveined at 10:00 p.m. Page three, Planning Commission ainutes continued Item IV, a Variance request b;, Clyde Remold was called to order. 'Ir. Rembold was present at meeting to answer questions. Mr. Burt made a presen_ation to the Commission not - -ng that :1r. Fer,�cold is requesting a 4' side yard variant an the north property line of Lot 11, Oaklana Beach. __. Bart also noted that Mr. Rembold awns Lots 8, 11 and the north i of 12, Oaklan Beach. The applicant is proposing to build a 2J' x 24' garage closer to his home. It was toted that 'Ir. s.embolds existing garage on Lot 8 was damaged from the July 15th storm. Staffs recommendation �.as to approve the request for a 4' side, yard variance on the condition that all debris and rubble of the destroyed garage be removed a:d disposed of. At this tint Mr. Rembold took the podium and stated his reasons for the variance request. He stated that he did intend to remove debris from the existing garage. He also stated he would like to ha the garage closer to his home due to health reasons. The Coruni.ssioners commente-' on this request. Wilker questioned why the garage could not be moved over 4'. Me Graser commented that because of the existing patio and position of the existing bedroom window, moving the garage back would create unusable space. Chairman Fitzgerald was concerned as to whether or not this request met the guidelines for granting a variance as set by the Zoning Ordinance. Motion was made by Arnold to grant the 4' side yard variance from the north property line of Lot 11, Oakland Beach as it is consistent with past variances granted in the neighborhood, and that a hardship has been proven in that it would block circulation and light coming in the bedroom window, and make part of the patio unusable, also there is no objection from t is *�-,� neighborhood, seconded by Warmka. Discussion: Roseth questioned whether the motion was on the condition that the rubble be removed. Arnold added to the motion that the rubble from the existing garage be removed, Warmka seconded this addition. Upon a vote taken the motion passed. Wilker abstained from voting on this matter. Item V, a variance request by Arthur Hoaglund was called to order. Mr. Graser made a presentation to the commission. He noted that Mr. Hoaglund is requesting a 57' variance from the lakeshore to construct a 28' x 56' boat house on Lot 1, Block 1, Oakland Beach 6th Addition. Staff noted that the precedent established is to allow rejuvenation of existing boathouses, but not to allow construction of new boathouses. Staff made a recommen- dation to deny the request. Since this is not within the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Mr. Hoaglund commented on his request. Commission members were concerned with the size of the building. There was also concern about structures being closer - than 75' from the 904 elevation. Motion was made by Warmka to deny the request at this time to allow the applicant to be able to reapply at a time when boathouses have been considered in the revision of the Zoning Ordinance, seconded by Roseth. Upon a vote taken the motion was duly passed. Item VI, James Fillipi subdivision continuation for Howard Lake Estates was called to order. Mr. Filippi was present at the meeting to answer questions. bFY Graser gave a presentation as per his memorandum to the Planning Commission dated August 7, 1980. Mr. Graser noted that the City Attorney has Oetermined that the subject property is zoned A -1. According to Section 5, Title 3, Paragraph C of the City Zoning Code, the applicant has the right to divide A -1 property into 5 acres. Mr. Graser noted that staff has recommended Page four, Plannine Commission Ainutes continued that 300' should be user'. for the width of 5 acre lots. "- _ °f re-commendation was to consider the provisions of the su'ucicision ordinance wi =h regards to this property. At this tire : Fill.ipps commented on t:iis subdivision, he noted that Lots 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 do have at lease 300' o` frontage. He stated that they are asking for a variance for size ,:nd frontaa:' ,`or Lot 3 as it is only 3.4 acre parcel.. Commission members commented on this matter. :'ilker questioned why this couldn't be changed to 5 lots which would eliminate the need for a variance on lot 3. Chairman Fitzgerald questioned why the Planning Commission should consider making concessions on this when the subdivision is contrary to the City's concession for agricultural preservation. He stated that he was not comfortable with this concept of this plan. Commissioner Arnold questioned drainage on these lots, whether or not this would ;lose future problems. Motion was made by wilker to give concept approval providing that pe-culation tests and soil surveys be made; an overlay plat be provided; the revision of lots 1 & 2 as shown on the preliminary plat of Howard Lake as on exhibit, also there should be an opinion made on the 300' road frontage and easements, seconded by Warmka. Upon a vote taken the motion was duly passed. Motion was made by Arnold to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting, seconded b.: Warmka. Upon a vote taken the motion was duly passed and the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m.