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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 26 1975 Planning Commission minutesCITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 PRIOR I.z-KE PLiNNIDIG COh;MI=ON November P�, IQ7= The special meeting was called to order at 5:10 P.M. by Chairman Bill Bissonett. Commissioners present were Walter Jobst, David Burns, Keith Thorkelson, Bill Bissonett, Councilman Don Busse, City Manager Mike McGuire and Administrative Assistant Graser. The reason for the srecial meeting was a variance request by VFW Post 6208. The applicantt is proposing to add approximately 15 feet to the rear of the existing building requiring a 15 foot variance. The proposed structure would abut an alley at the rear of the building. Jim Casebolt, owner of lot 4 immediately west of the subject parcel questioned whether the alley was public or private property. Also, the addition mould add seating capacity to the establishment and therefore require additional parking. The VFW is developing a 60 stall parking area west of the building soon as the weather is permitting. Motion was made by Keith Thork.elson to grant the variance as applied for, seconded by Don Busse, upon a vote taken the motion carried. Motion was made by Walter Jobst to adjourn the meeting seconded by David Burns and upon a vote taken the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 P.M. THE CENTER OF LAKE COUNTRY CITY OF 7: P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:30 P.M. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 PTANNING COMMISSION AGENDA - Noy: ember 20, '47G Dan Will Leander Mueller Variance Variance Public Hearing 9 :30 P.M. Emmett Knox Conditional Use Permit THE CENTER OF LAKE COUNTRY CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 PRIOR Tj KE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING November 70, 1Q75 The meeting of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order at 7c'5 P.M. November 20, 1975 by Chairman Bissonett. Members present were; Chairman Bissonett, Commissioners Thorkelson, Jobst, Burns, Coun- cilman Bl:sse, and Administrative Assistant Graser. Also present were Councilman Williams, City Manager Mike McGuire, and Mayor Stock. Corrections to the minutes of the November 6, 1975 minutes were as follows: Last sentence on page 1 and first sentence on page 2 should be phrased, "motion was made by Thorkelson to co ntinue the Public Hear:i.ng." Also, it was stated that in the future, alf appeal cases will be recorded and saved for future reference. First item on the agenda was a variance request for Mr. Dan Will. Graser gave a brief presentation and after some discussion on lake heighth, Thorkelson made a motion to grant the variance on condition that lake level be established at time of measurement and be recorded on variance. Motion was seconded by Burns, upon a vote taken, was duly passed. Second item on the agenda was a variance for Mr. Leander Mueller. Motion was made by Thorkelson to approve the variance as applied for, seconded by Burns upon a vote taken, was duly passed. Third item was a conditional use permit for Mr. Emmett Knox. Burns made a motion to approve the conditional use permit on the condition that the building. -': plan be submitted to the Administrative Assistant for analyzation before the building permit is issued. Thorkelson seconded,upon a vote taken,was duly passed.:. Graser gave a brief description of the final agreement made between Mr. Cy Schweich and the Planning Commission in regard to his variance request. Motion was made by Thorkelson to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting and start the Public Hearing on the Green Heights Rezoning, seconded by Jobst, upon a vote taken, was duly passed. Gene Berry gave a brief presentation on his behalf. The meeting was then opened to the public. Jack (lWeAd was against the rezoning because living next door, he is aware of the noise from the parking lot. Ray Nodding would . like to see Green Heights be rezoned, is happy with Green Heights and believes that Prior Lake needs a place like Green Heights. Dick Busse wanted to know what the future zoning would allow if Green Heights died out after being re- zoned. Tom Sylvestor feels this is a residential area and there is not enough parking area. THE CENTER OF LAKE COUNTRY The Planning Commission then agreed that they were all ready to make a decision on the rezoning. The general comments by the commissioners were that (1) generally spot zoning is discouraged,(2) commercial use such as Green Heights Tavern situated in a residential area could be detrimental to the general welfare of the neighborhood, (3) rezoning could result in additional traffic and parking problems. Motion was made by Thorkelson to deny the rezoning request as applied for, seconded by Burns and upon a vote taken, the rezoning request was denied. A discussion in the round followed with Mayor Stock explaining the new Plan B type of government. Mayor Stock stated that the Pl anning Commission would, in the future, (as of January, 1976) be known as the Board of Appeals and won'_d possibly keep the responsibilities they have now. Meetings would be held once a month. Terms for commissioners would be for a year to a year and one —half and commissioners would be appointed. Motion was made by Burns to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Thorkelson, upon a vote taken, the meeting was adjourned at 9=50 P.M. The meeting of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order at 7:20 P.M., November 6, 1975 by Chairman Bissonett. Members present were: Chairman Bissonett, Commissioners Tercero, Jobst, Burns, Houts, Thorkelson, Councilman Busse, Executive Director Watkins, City Planner Tooker, and Administrative Assistant Graser. Correction to the minutes of October 16, meeting was as follows: The third to the last paragraph should read "The Public Hearing for Gene Berry's rezoning request will be on November 20, 1975 at 8:30 P.M." Motion was made by Jobst to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by Houts and upon a vote taken, it was duly passed. The first item on the agenda was a variance request for Mr. Cy Schweich. After some discussion, motion was made by Thorkelson to deny the request as applied for, seconded by Jobst. For the motion were;: Thorkelson, Houts, Bissonett and Jobst. Tercero, Burns, and Busse voted to grant the variance. Variance as applied for was denied. Chairmen Bissonett would like to have the existing variance application changed to have the four reasons the variance is being applied for listed on the application. Graser stated that he would have this done and bring the new form to the next meeting. The Planning Commission meeting was then adjourned to begin the Public Hearing on the Greenbrier PUD. The Public Hearing on Greenbrier PUD was called to order at 8 :00 P.M. Notice was read as published in the paper by Graser. 'Mr. Jim Hill gave a Presentation on the Greenbrier POD and the meeting was then opened to the public. Lawrence Schweich raised the question of accessibility to adjoin- ing property.owners. Tom Watkins said that the school district should furnish the Planning Commission with a report stating what effect the POD will have pertaining to school age children on the school program. Don Williams wanted to know if the drainage would all go to Markley Lake. Charles Tooker raised the question of who would pay for connecting the city streets to the streets in the PUD, Thorkelson wanted to know about parks and trail systems. Don Williams said that the Park Board should take a look at the plans before the PUD is approved. The Planning Commission staff wanted to recommend that the Council and Park Board, get together and utilize the $100.00 Park Fee within the PUD. Charles Tooker said he would like to +encour- age more open space and cut down on the length of streets. Jobst made +a motion to get a tax statement from the school, seconded by Houts, upon a vote taken, was duly passed. Larry Anderson stated that the developer should solve the drainage probelm. Motion was made by Thorkelson to adjourn the Public Hearing, seconded by Jobst, upon a vote taken, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. to be continued the first Thursday in December at 8:30 P.M. Motion was made to continue the Planning Commission meeting and the meeting was reopened at 9:4� P.M. Second item on the agenda was a variance request by Len Grassini. Graser gave a brief presentation of Mr. Grassini's variance request.. He also stated that contractor's should be aware of the city's ordinance regarding set - backs. Thorkelson made a motion to grant the variance, motion was seconded by Tercerc, upon a vote taken it was duly passed. Third item on the agenda was a variance request for Mr. Lawrence Schweich. Busse made a motion that Mr. Schweich be granted his variance, seconded by Houts, and upon a vote taken was duly passed. The meeting was then turned into a discussion period at 10:35 P.M. Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Thorkelson, seconded by Houts and upon a vote taken, the meeting closed at 11:10 P.M. Submitted by, Horst Graser