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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 November Planning Commission MinutesCITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 PRIOR LAKI PLANNING M1VISORY C061MLSSiON tiovembcr 1'. Ip 7:3n P. +l. Ron Swanson - Advisory ')iscussion Sleeting. '['his meeting is for the purpose of discussing the proposed plat, no puhlic hearing should he scheduled. 8:00 P.M. St eve Friend - will propose a plan for screening of the storage material behind Prior Lake Lumber Company. 8:15 P.M. Gary F. Wehrwein - Variance. Attached please find analysis and recommendation. 8:30 P.M. Jim Dunn. - Mr. Dunn is proposing to alter and expand the non- conforming use, "Prior Lake Marina" located adjacent to the wagon bridge. It may be handled by variance or rezoning. Staff recommends the variance approach be used to evaluate the proposal. 9:00 P.M. Pat McGinnis - Home Occupation Permit. Please find attached analysis and recommendation. 9:15 P.M. Jim Allen - Conditional Use Permit. Please find attached staff analysis and recommendation. 9:45 P.M. Steve Mueller - Rezoning request. Please find attached a map of the parcel. Recommend to hold a public hearing December 15 at 7:45 P.M. 10:00 P.M.Kenneth Jacobsen - Conditional Use Permit. Please find attached staff'arralysis and recommendation.' Discussion - The creation of a planning code setting forth planning policies. For example, policy on platting in unsewered areas, development of Twin Isles and the installation of septic systems. Review of permit fees. THE CENTER OF LAKE COUNTRY CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION November 17, 1977 AGENDA: A. Call to Order 1. Motion To - B. Minutes of Previous Meeting 1. Motion to - C. Presentations and Requests 1. 7:30 P.M. - Ron Swanson — Plat Discussion Meeting 2. 8:00 P.M. - Steve Friendshuh - Screening Prior Lake Lumber Co. 3. 8:15 P.M. - Gary F. Wehrwein - Variance 4. 8:30 P.M. - Jim Dunn - Application for variance(Prior Lake Marine) 5. 9:00 P.M. - Pat McGinnis - Home Occupational Permit 6. 9:15 P.M. - Jim Allen - Variance g Conditional Use 7. 9:45 P.M. - Steve Mueller - Rezoning Request 8. 10:00 P.M. - Conditional Use Permit - Kenneth Jacobsen 9. Discussion THE CENTER OF LAKE COUNTRY CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 PRIOR LAKE. PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION November 17, 1977 The meeting of the November 17, 19 Prior Lake Planning Advisory Commission was called to order by Chairman Thorkelson at 7:35 P.M. Members present were Commissioners Speiker, Houts, Councilman Busse, and City Planner Graser. The minutes of the October 20, 1977 Planning Advisory Commission were motioned for approval by Houts, seconded by Speiker and upon a vote taken, motion duly passed. First item on the agenda was a plat discussion meeting for Mr. Ron Swanson. The area proposed is between Eastwood, Fish Point Road and Al Steiner's Addition. The proposal includes 27 lots with many grade problems to be worked out with the City Engineer. All lots are at least 10,000 square feet. Mr. Swanson is required to submit a complete set of plans to Mr. Graser and the City Engineer and must meet all requirements of the subdivision checklist. Second item on the agenda was a discussion on the screening of the Prior Lake Lumber Yard. Mr. Graser gave a presentation of the proposal- Mr. Frendshuh would like to have Prior Lake Nursery plant honeysuckle bushes stipulated g row n s to st that a less than six w xfeet �c in L Cate no later than t December s 1, 1977 seconded eby to be Houts u and t t upona v vote fed ,Pwa� motion duly passed. Next item on the agenda was a variance request for Mr. Gary Wehrwein. Mr. Wehtwein would like to construct a garage on lot 36, Lakeside Park. The request is for a 16' front yard variance in an R -1 residential neighborhood. The subject parcel is a vacant 50' x 148' lakeshore lot. Mayor Stock stated that as far as the 33' right of way is concerned, any upgrading of pavement would take the land on the inner circle. After several recommendations from the planning commission, motion was made by Speiker to table the request until the first meeting in December seconded by Houts and upon a vote taken motion duly passed. Next item on the agenda was a discussion for Mr. Jim Dunn, who is proposing to expand and upgrade Prior Lake Marina. Mr. Dunn would like to continue servicing, repairing and have a mini showroom for boats. An additional variance would be needed for lakeshore setback. Mr. Thieling is aware of Mr. Dunn's proposal and would not like to see the property rezoned but instead a variance granted. Mr. Dunn stated that the DNR has given approval for fill to be taken out of the bay and he plans on adding onto the existing building with new siding, roof and new windows going in. THE CENTER OF LAKE COUNTRY Mr. Graser stated that the following items must he carefully considered 0 " -,* before any variances :.an he granted. 1. Emphasize control. 2. What type of service to zhe people. 3. If use should cease, new use should be compatible with the neighborhood. 4. Upgrading- conflict or detri- mental to existing neighborhood. 5. .4dvertize about public hearing. 6. Get legal advice because of previous variance. Mr. Thieling must he contacted and a detailed online of the proposal should be given to Mr. Thieling and Mr. Graser. Next item on the agenda was for a home occupation permit for Pat McGinnis. Mrs. McGinnis would like to open a nursery school for a maximum of 20 children. Staff mentioned that a problem could arise with traffic in the neighborhood which is middle and upper class homes. Mrs. McGinnis would like to start out with 10 children. Motion was made by Houts to table the discussion for two weeks pending staff discussing this situation with the neighbors seconded by Speiker and upon a vote taken duly passed. Next item on the agenda was Mr. Jim Allen applying for a conditional use permit for 4003 Colorado. The area is zoned R -1 and the applicant would also need a 5' side yard setback variance. The orientation of the neighborhood is strictly single family. The desirability of single family homes in the neighborhood has not deteriorated due to the influx and expanding Central Business District. Motion was made by Speiker that the request be denied because it would be detrimental to the general health and welfare of the neighborhood. Seconded by Houts and upon a vote taken motion duly _ nassed. Next item on the agenda was a discussion for a rezoning request for Mr. Steve Mueller. Mr. Mueller would like to subdivide and put four units on the property located in the SE corner of Franklin Trail and Credit River Road. Motion was made by Houts to hold a public hearing on December 15, 1977 at 7:45 P.M. seconded by Speiker and upon a vote taken motion duly passed. Last item on the agenda was a conditional use permit for Mr. Ken Jacobsen . to allow a legal duplex in a residential neighborhood. Motion was made by Houts to grant the conditional use with the following conditions: 1. owner must live in the building. 2. The fire marshal must inspect and approve the house. The fire chief did inspect the house and stated that a smoke detector must be installed in the basement. Motion was seconded by Speiker and upon a vote taken motion duly passed. One item that was not scheduled but the commission decided to consider it because of a time problem was a variance for Mr. Don Jass. Mr. Jass would like to build an attached garage and needs a variance on the road and side yard setbacks. Motion was made by Houts to grant a 5' front yard variance and up to and not to exceed 7' on the side. Also a survey must be provided and owner must insure proper drainage. Seconded by Speiker and upon a vote taken motion duly passed. Motion was made by Speiker to adjourn seconded by Houts and upon a vote taken the meeting was closed at 11:00..,__