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Home My WebLink About07 17 1975 Planning Commission minutesAGENDA July 11, 1975 7:0 P.M. Bill Henning - Abandon part of Titus 2nd Addition Plat 7:45 P.M. Jim Space - Variance 5:00 P.M. Sign Ordinance THE CENTER OF LAKE COUNTRY CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55371.!4 M E M O R A N D U M TO: Prior Lake Planning Commissioners FROM: Horst Graser, Administrative Assistant DATE: July lk, 1575 SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Revision of the Zoning Ordinance The Public Hearing on the revision of the Zon Ordinance has been cancelled. Therefore, the Planning Commission will meet at its regular time and place. Up for discussion will be the Directional Sign Ordinance and any additional comments on the proposed Zoning Ordinance. THE CENTER OF LAKE COUNTRY CITY OF 9 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMIISSION FETING - July 17, 1975 The meeting of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order a.'_ '-, P.M. by Chairman Bissonett. Members present were: Chairman Bissonett, Ex•,.. at- a.• Director Watkins, Commissioners Jobst, Burns, Thorkelson, & Tercero. Other Cit;, Officials ure- sent were: Mayor Stock, Councilmen Oakes & Williams, Administrator McGuire & Admisn- istrative Assistant Graser. Members absent were: Councilman Bus-.e & Commissioner Houts. Motion was made by Jobst to approve the minutes of the June 19, 1 +75 Planning Commission meeting as published, seconded by Tercero and upon a v�)te taken, the minutes were approved. Mr. Bill Henning came before the Planning Commission to ask if he could abandon part of Titus 2nd Addition. Mr. Henning stated that it just was not fsasible to try and develop this plat at this time, and that he would prefer to leave it an alfalfa field. Mr. Henning stated that he would like to develop four lots (11, 12, 13, & 14) as one of these lots has a partially built home on it now. Mr. Henning stated he would have to extend the road and make a cul- de-sac to provide access and egress to these four lots. Motion was made by Jobst to recommend to the City Council that they give Mr. Henning the approval to abandon the plat known as Titus 2nd Addition, with the exception of tour lots (11, 12, 13, & 14), if he provides a cul-le -sac, that will meet re specifications, seconded by Tercero and upon a vote taken, it was duly passed. lip4t item on the agenda was Mr. Jim Space with a variance request to build a 54' x 34' home on Lot B, of Lakeside Park, having a 10 foot sideyard setback on the North and a 11 foot sideyard on the South, instead of the re 15 foot sideyards. The reason for the variance request was to allow for the necessary turning space on the lower level garage area. Mr. Space presented written permission Prom adjacent property owners. Motion was made by Tercero to accept this variance request as proposed by Mr. Space, seconded by Burns and upon a vote taken, it was duly passed. The review of the Sign Ordinance, scheduled on the agenda at this time ($:00 P.M.) was tabled until la:,..r so the Zoning Ordinance could be reviewed instead. Planning Coamiissioner Jobst was given the floor at this time. Commissioner Jobst stated lie felt that the Planning Commission had not spent enough time working on the Zoning Ordinance before it was sent to the City Council for a Public Hearing. Commissioner Jobst stated that he did not fully understand the finictiorn or charter of the Planning Commission and also that the Planning Commission . hould be handing the City Council solutions instead of problems. Jobst stE.ted he felt that the Planning C should have a bit more authority so they don't have to go running to the City Council with every little problem. (1) THE CENTER OF LAKE COUNTRY Executive Director Watkins stated he did not Feel that the Zo=' Ordinance was he'n railroaded through and read a list of dates (10/31/74, 1/2�75, 4%1775, 5%1775., & 6/7.9/75) that the Planning Commission had discussed or worked on the Pp Zoning Ordinance„ And this is not a totally new Zoning Ordinance it has been ir, existance several years, these are merely amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. As fax as running to the City Council with problems, Executive Director Watkins feels the City Counicl should know whats going on at all times because the Planning Commission's function is to be a arm or authority to the City Council. The Council and the Planning Commission doesn't work separately. At this time the proposed Zoning Ordinance was reviewed page by page with the follow- ing additions and /or corrections being make: Pa-es 1 - 6 (No change) Page 6 Section 4 - General Requirements - 5th line of paragraph 1 should read - the property is located, and shall include the documentation for the proposal that suggests potential location for both principle and accessory structures. Page 6 - (E) Additional sentence should be added at end of paragraph - Applies only in PUD's or with architectural supervision. Page 7 - (H) - 2nd line - the word Public should be inserted before the word lakes. Page 8 & 9 (No change) Page 10 - 6.2 - (A) - No. 1 - 3rd line should read - within 300 feet of a neig' boring property. (instead of 30 feet) Page 11 & 12 (No change) Page 13 - (D) - 2nd line of paragraph the number 22 should be 24. Page 14 - (E) - Without specified permit - should be added�to the :and of the sentence. Page 15 - 25 (No change) Page 26 - (B) - 3rd Line of paragraph - the number (30) should be added after the word thirty. Page 27 - lst paragraph - 2nd line - with one representative from the City Council should be removed and Mayor and /or City Councilman or Ex Officio, voting member - should be added. Page 32 - William Bissonett - should be changed to Bill Bissonett. Thorkelson made a motion to accept the re setbacks as proposed in the revised Zoning Ordinance, seconded by ':ercero and upon a vote taken, motion carried. Commi.ssia Jobst opposing. Executive Director Watkins asked the Staff to get City Attorney Sullivan's opinion his letter dated September 23, 1974 and his other letter dated July 7 „ 1975 pertelrL. to "H" of Page 7, of the proposed Zunisig Ordinance. (2) Motion was made by Jobst to ask City Planner Tooker to be more illustrative or informational in his comments on Section 6.10 — (A) — No. 7., seconded by Bu.^ns and upon a vote taken, motion carried. (Thorkelson & Bissonett opposed). Motion was made by Watkins to recommend to the City Council that they hold a Public Hearing on the proposed revised Zoning Ordinance on August 7, 1975 B 7:30 P.M., seconded by Jobst and upon a vote taken, it was duly passed. Motion was made by Thorkelson to recommend to the City Council that they give the Zoning Ordinance first priority on Aug. 7, 1975, night of the Public Hearing, then the Zoning Map, seconded by Tercero and upon a vote taken, it was duly passed. Motion was made by Thorkelson to adjourn the meeting,at.10:07 ]�.M., seconded-by Tercero and upon a vote taken, the meeting was adjourned. Next Planning Commission meeting wi11 be Aug. 7, 1975 which is a Public Hearing on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance & Zoning Map changes, to be chaired by the City Council. Respectfully submitted by: SH IRIM CRAIG, Secretary (3) PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING — July 17, 1975 The meeting of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order at 7:50 P.M. by Chairman Bissonett. Members present were: Ch airman Bissonett, Executive Director Watkins, Commissioners Jobst, Burns, Thorkelson, & Tercero. Other City Officials pre— sent were: Mayor Stock, Councilmen Oakes & Williams, Administrator McGuire & Admin— istrative Assistant Graser. Members absent were: Councilman Busse & Commissioner Houts. Motion was made by Jobst to approve the minutes of the June 19, 1975 Planning Commission meeting as published, seconded by Tercero and upon a vote taken, the minutes were approved. Mr. Bill Henning came before the Planning Commission to ask if he could abandon part of Titus 2nd Addition. Mr. Henning stated that it just was not feasible to try and develop this plat at this time, and that he would prefer tc leave it an alfalfa field. Mr. Henning stated that he would like to develop four lots (11, 12 13, & .4) as one of these lots has a partially built home on it now. Mr. Henning stated he would have to extend the road and make a cul- de—sac to provide access and egress to these four lots. Motion was made by Jobst to recommend to the City Council that they give Mr. Henning the approval to abandon the plat known as Titus 2nd Addition, with the exception of four lots (11, 12, 13, & 14), if he provides a cul—de —sac, that will meet required specifications, seconded by Tercero and upon a vote taken, it was duly passed. Next item on the agenda was Mr. Jim Space with a variance request to build a 54 x 34' home on Lot B, of Lakeside Park, having a 10 foot sideyard setback on the North and a 11 foot sideyard on the South, instead of the required 15 foot sideyards. The reason for the variance request was to allow for the necessary turning space on the lower level garage area. Mr. Space presented written permission from adjacent property owners. Motion was made by Tercero to accept this variance request as proposed by Mr. Space, seconded by Burns and upon a vote taken, it was duly passed. The review of the Sign Ordinance, scheduled on the agenda at this time (8:00 P.M.) was tabled until later so the Zoning Ordinance could be reviewed instead. Planning Commissioner Jobst was given the floor at this time. Commissioner Jobst stated he felt that the Planning Commission had not spent enough time working on the Zoning Ordinance before it was sent to the City Council for a Public Hearing. Commissioner Jobst stated that he did not fully understand the function or charter of the Planning Commission and also that the Planning Commission should be handing the City Council solutions instead of problems. Jobst stated he felt that the Planning Commission should have a bit more authority so they don't have to go running to the City Council with every little problem. (1) THE CENTER OF LAKE COUNTRY 3xecutive Director "datkins stated he did not feel that the Zoning Ordinance was beino railroaded through and read a list of dates (10/31/74, 1 / 2 05, 417%75, 5/17775, & 419/75) that the Planning Commission had discussed or worked oa the Zoning Ordinance. And this is not a totally n- Zoning Ordinance it has been in existance several years, these are merely amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. As far as running w the Cicy Cou,.cll.ith problems, Executive Director Watkins °eels the City Courticl should know what-, going on at all times because the Planning Commission's function is to be a arm or authority to the City Council. The Council a.d tt;e Planning Commission doesn't cork separately. At this time the proposed Zoning Ordinance was reviewed page by page with the follow- ing additions and /or corrections being make: Pages 1 - 6 No change) Page 6 Section 4 - General Requirements - 5th line of paragraph 1 should read - the property is located, and shall include the documentation for the proposal that suggests potential location for both principle and accessory structures. Page 6 - (E) Additional sentence should be added at end of paragraph - Applies only in PUD's or with architectural supervision. Page 7 - (H) - 2nd line - the word Public should be inserted before the word lakes. Page 8 & 9 (No change) Page 10 - 6.2 - (A) - No. 1 - 3rd line should read - within 300 feet of a neigh- boring property. (instead of 30 feet) Page 11 & 12 (No change) Page 13 - (D) - 2nd line of paragraph the number 22 should be 24. Page 14 - (E) - Without specified permit - should be added to the:end of the sentence. Page 15 - 25 (No change) Page 26 - (B) - 3rd Line of paragraph - the number (30) should be added after the word thirty. Page 27 - 1st paragraph - 2nd line - with one representative from the City Council should be removed and Mayor and /or City Councilman or Ex Officio, voting member - should be added. Page 32 - William Bissonett - should be changed to BI-11 Bissonett. Thorkelson made a motion to accept the required setbacks as proposed in the revised Zoning Ordinance, seconded by Tercero and upon a vote taken, motion carried. Commissioner Jobst opposing. Executive Director Watkins asked the Staff to get City Attorney Sullivan's op -nion of his letter dated September 23, 1974 and his other letter dated July 7,,1975 pertaining to "H" of Page 7, of the proposed Zoning Ordinance. (2) Motion was made bye Jobst to ask City Planner Tooker to be more illustrative or informational 4 r. his comments on Section 6.10 - (A) - No. 7., seconded by Burns and upon a ,.; taken, motion carried. (Thorkelson & Bissonett opposed). Motion was made by 'datkins to recommiend to the City Council that they hold a Public Hearing or the proposed revised Zoning Ordinance on August 7, 1975 @ 7:30 P.M., seconded by Jobs" ar,d upon a vote taken, it was duly passed. Motio❑ was made Tnorkelson to recommend to the Jity Council that they give the Zoning Ordinance first, priorit on A 7, 1975, night of the Public Hearing, then the Zoning Map, seconded by Tercero and upon a vote taken, it was duly pa ^sed. Mol,ion was made by Thorkulson to adjourn the meeting at 10.07 P.M., seconded by Tercero and upon a vote taken, t'.e meeting was adjourned. Next. Planning Comni_ssio:: meeting will be Aug. 7, 1975 which is a Public Hearing on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance & Zoning Map changes, to be chaired by the City Council. RespectflaLy submitted by: SHIRLENE CRAIG, Secretary (3) CITY OF PRIOR LAKE , MINNESOTA 55372 SPECIAL NOTICE The Regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 3, 1975 will not be held due to the upcoming holiday (Independence Day). The next regular Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for July 17, 1975 @ 7:30 P.M. Michael A. McGuire, Administrator THE CENTER OF LAKE COUNTRY