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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 11 1974 Planning Commission minutesI SCOTT COUNTY P4iO4 A4, Muu:vlo& 55372 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA April 11, 1974 7:30 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. Meeting called to order. Mr. Edward Vogt — Public Hearing for Mr. Douglas Rippie — 11116 eem&t ai a aeaaW .Bales ems„ O N SCOTT COUNTY lhi" Cahn, tifi.' we a& 55372 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION - Minutes of April II, 1974 The meeting of the Prior Lake Planning Commission was called to order Co-' 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Bill Bissonett. Members present were Jobst, Tercero, Houts, and Councilman Watkins and Administrator McGuire. Absent were Stack, Walker and Miller. Motion was made by Jobst to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, as submitted, seconded by Tercero and upon a vote taken, it was duly passed. The first item on the agenda was a public hearing for the proposed rezoning of a 55.10 tract by the Woodridge Corporation. Mr. McGuire read the following notice of hearing which had been published in the Prior Lake American: Notice is hereby given of a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of the following described property: "The south one /half of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter, Section 33, Township 115, Range 22 in Scott County, Minnesota and the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 33, Township 115, 'Range 22 in Scott County, Minnesota; excepting therefrom the west 330.00 feet (as measured at right angles) of the north one/half of said northwest quarter of the northeast quarter, Section 33, Township 115, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota, containing 55.10 acres more or less ". Said rezoning is a proposal of the Woodridge Corporation. This public hearing has been scheduled by the Prior Lake Planning Commission for April II, 1974 at 8:00 P.M. in the Prior Lake City Council Chambers. Chairman Bissonett explained the purpose of the meeting and the order that will be followed. Mr. Vogt gave a presentation as to why they were asking for the rezoning from A -1 to R -I. He explained ' that they plan on building large custom homes on the large lots (approximately 2Acres). Healso explained the lay of the land and how it would be used in the best way. Mr. Bissonett asked for comments from people that were in favor of comments in favor thereof, he then asked for comments opposing th, presented a statement signed by Mr. & Mrs. Leonard and Mr. & Mr attached). Mr. Leonard also stated that he bought his property in Mr. John Pascal of the Soil Conservation District discussed the soil in the parcel. He explained that 1/3 of it had a moderate slope, 1/3 had a gentle slope and 1/3 moderately steep slope. He stated that the parcel had severe limitations for agricultural use, namely wetness and erosion. He further stated that R -I use would increase the run -off to some degree. Also, that 5 to 10% of the land could not be used for R -I purposes. Mr. Watkins asked Mr. Vogt if the ponds shown would have to be pumped. Mr. Vogt replied: that they would not. "%die G'ea&* of a Bea&444d IaAe eo"osAy" Planning Commission minutes of 4/11/74 - continued The following are suggestions and findings of the Soil Conservation District: SITUATIONS & FINDS: This land is under consideration for use as residential land. It is presently in cropland, hay and pasture. Soils on the property are underlain by loam or clay loam till which has slow to moderately slow permeability. Septic tank operation will be affected by the permeability rates. A map showing septic tank limitations is attached. Some steeply sloping areas occur. A map showing slopes is attached. High water table occurs in several areas. The attached map shows water table hazards. There are several areas where water collects and slows during wet weather. Septic tanks and basements would suffer in these areas. There will be an erosion hazard during land disturbing activities on sloping areas. SUGGESTED ALTERNATIVES: Consider continuing agricultural use until public sewer can be provided. If residential use is permitted consider tWfollowing requirements: (1) One percolation test and soil log for every 2 1/2 acres. (2) Sediment and erosion control measures during and after construction. (3) Prohibit the location of homes in peat or other poorly drained soils and in natural runoff channels. (4) A 75 foot sanitary setback from ponds or intermittent ponds for septic tanks and drainfields. (5) Road and lot design conforming to the natural topography and soil conditions. Mr. Charles Tooker, Planning Consultant stated that the present zoning is A -1, based on our Comprehen- sive Plan. The purpose of the A -1 zoning was to hold this land in A -I use, at least until water and sewer services are available. Mr. Watkins read some excerpts from the Metropolitan Development Framework Interim Policy, dated February 14, 1974, specifically referring to pages 24, 25, and 28. Mr. Leonard asked Mr. Vogt how the lots could be 2 acres in size when they were computed on gross acreage. Mr. Vogt stated that he did not foresee many of the problems that had been mentioned. He restated that the lot sizes are 2 acres, that there would be no change in the wetlands, and that the farm odors would not be a major problem because of the type of people that would build there. He also stated that slopes would not be a major problem because of the size of the lots. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Bissonett stated that the official decision on the rezoning will be given at the May 2nd. meeting, and instructed the members not to offer an opinion on this matter until official notice is given. Mr. Doug Rippie requested a variance to build a garage on Lot 5 in Bodin's Manor. Motion was made by Jobst to table a decision on the variance until the May 2, 1974 meeting and requested of Mr. Ripple to obtain a certified lot plan, showing the location of existing and proposed buildings and 111 letters from abutting land owners, seconded by Tercero and upon a vote taken, it was duly passed. Motion was made by Jobst requesting the city planner to study that part of the zoning ordinance (page 7, Section 1) dealing with aminimum of 10 feet of lakeshore per dwelling unit, seconded by Bissonett and upon a vote taken, it was duly passed. (2) Planning Commission minutes of 4/11/74 - continued Mr. Tooker discussed the part the Planning Commission will play in the planning for the C. I. P. He will have more information at the next meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Submitted by: Michael A. McGuire City Administrator