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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 August Planning Commission Minutes� v 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:45 P.M. * 8:15 P.M. * 9:00 P.M. HERITAGE COMMUNITY 9 /1: -1 ' 1891 1991 2129/ yip J / •�Y 1 •' I�' , 114 . !'1 ` CALL 1U ORDER REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETD G SHARING VARIANM AIRY i BARB VALEKAMIS SEARING VARIANfE RENO SINnw PUBT.IC SEARIK; LSNDSCM am" ORDINANCE PUBLIC SEARING RE1109ara/ JIM ALLEN O K TM=SIVE PLAN AMEN24 P * Indicates a Public Searing All times stated on the Planning Coomission Agenda, with the exception of Public Hearings, are approximate and may start later then the scheduled time. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 447 -4245 `ly Pk/ii� S O PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1992 The August 6, 1992, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Loftus at 7:30 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Loftus, Arnold, Wuellner, Assistant City Planner Deb Garross, Associate Planner Sam Lucast, and Secretary Rita Scheme. Commissioner ROSeth arrived at 8:40 P.M. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY WUELLNER, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Arnold, and Wuellner. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM II - ANDY VALDMANIS - VARIANCE Andy Valdmanis 2911 East Minnehaha.Parkway, Minneapolis, stated he is requesting a five (5) foot east aid* variance to construct a new home at 5405 Shore Trail which is a 50 foot lot. Sam Lucast, Associate Planner, presented the information as per memo of August 6, 1992. Mr. Lucent pointed out two discrepancies found 1n the report. Item one is the garage located at the top of the survey is marked "to be removed", the garage will stay. On page two of the planning report, fourth sentence, the word "not" was omitted in the sentence. It should read "but not occupied until the cabin is removed ". The site is a lot of record and was platted and developed under the jurisdiction of Eagle Creek Township and annexed into Prior Lake in 1973. The existing cabin must be removed before occupancy. The applicant is requesting to remove the cabin in the winter to allow driving on the lake. Staff recommends approval of the 5 foot east side yard variance. Hardship being the lot is a substandard lot, small building envelop restricts architectural design, variances have been granted in the past by the Commission, and it is a reasonable request. Comments from the commissioners were on the location of existing steps, coverage ratios, and water accessory structures. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY NUELLNER,. APPROVE A FIVE (5) FOOT EAST SIDE YARD VARIANCE FOR 5405 SHORE TRAIL CONTINGENT THAT THE OCCUPANCY PERMIT NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL THE EXISTING CABIN IS 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPOM UMTY EA1 Loo PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1992 PAGE 2 REMOVED. RATIONAL BEING THE LOT IS A SUBSTANDARD LOT, IT WAS SUBDIVIDED AND DEVELOPED UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF A PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT, THE VARIANCE WOULD NOT SET A PRECEDENT, HARDSHIP IS CAUSED BY THE ORDINANCE AND NOT THE APPLICANT, AND WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Wuellner, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM III - RENO SINIKAS - VARIANCE Due to a drainage problem on th_ subject site, the applicant requested a continuance. MOTION BY WUELLNER, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO CONTINUE THE VARIANCE APPLICATION HEARING FOR RENO SINIKAS TO AUGUST 20, 1992, AT 7:30 P.M. Vote taken signified ayes by Wuellner, Arnold, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Deb Garross gave an update on upcoming projects. Recess was called at 805 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 8:13 P.M. ITEM IV - PUBLIC HEARING - LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE MOTION BY WUELLNER, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. The Public Hearing was called to order at 8:15 P.M. by Chairman Loftus. A sign up sheet w a sp assed to the audience to note the names and addresses of all persons in attendance at the public hearing. Greg Kopischke representative for Westwood Professional Services presented the Information on the draft of Ordinance No. 92 -10, an amendment to Prior Lake Zoninq Ordinance 83 -6. Mr. Ropischke stated that the changes made previously have been incorporated into the draft. Recess called at 8:20 P.M. The meeting vas reconvened at 8:25 P.M. Discussion by the Commissioners followed on the draft proposal. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY WUELLNER, TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE NO. 92 -10 AMENDING PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE 83 -6 CITY CODE SECTION 5 -5 -10. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Wuellner, Loftus and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY WUELLNER, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1992 PAGE 3 Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Wuellner, Arnold, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Public Hearing closed at 8:45 P.M. Recess called at 8:47 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 P.M. The Public Hearing was called to order at 9:00 P.M. by Chairman Loftus. A sign up sheet was passed to the audience to note the names and addresses of all persons interested in the public hearing. ITEM V- PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING /COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT Robert Smith of R.P.Smith Land Planning Consultants, Inc. 3009 West 70 1/2, Richfield, MN represented the applicant Jim Allen of Westbury Ponds Corporation, 12433 Princeton Avenue, Savage, MN. Mr. Smith stated Mr. Allen is requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Rezoning for approximately 60 acres of vacant land in the Five Hawks neighborhood. The Comprehensive Plan amendment would be to amend the subject site from medium density to low density residential and downzone from R -3 Multiple Family Residential and 8-3 General Business to R -1 Single Family Residential. The intent is to develop the site into a residential development for approximately 120 homes. Deb Garrosa t presented the information as per memo of A st 6, 1992 and areseed the fact the application is for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Rezoning of the subject site and not the subdivision of the property. This would be done at a later date. The market for R -3 land is almost non - existent in Prior Lake at the present time. It is doubtful that the 16 acres of restricted B -3 zone along STH 13 will be marketable in the near future. The predicted business opportunities are forecast to be in the County Road 42 and 83 area. The property has been vacant for many years. The adjacent land is residential and the proposal would be consistent with the neighborhood. The area zoned C -1 Conservation would remain as designated. The recommendation from Staff is to approve the amendment from medium density to low density to the Comprehensive Plan and to rezone from R -3 and B -3 acreage to R -1 residential for Westbury Ponds and forward to the City Council. Comments from the public were as follows: Chris Johnson 3784 Pershing St.- questioned why development was proposed on the site and expressed concern about vehicle and pdestrian traffic impact, wildlife loss, wetland status, and sidewalks. Howard Staska 16651 Willow Lane - expressed concern about increased traffic and questioned whether any of the currently zoned C -1 land was proposed to be changed. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1992 PAGE 4 Don Ramm 16811 Willow Tane - expressed concern over traffic, questioned when Five Hawks Road would be completed and he felt that the commercial zone should not be changed. Dan Stam 16828 Willow Lane - felt that the commercial zone should remain and was concerned about increased traffic and speeding. Emmy Schneider 16840 Elm Ave.S.W. - expressed that she was pleased with the downzoning and questioned the number of houses that are proposed by the developer. Richard Bihler 3669 Willow Beach St. S.W. - questioned the proposed subdivision and was concerned about lot density, size of lots, and he felt the commercial zone should be kept for future business opportunity. Tom Schneider 16840 Elm Ave. S.W. - stated that he supported the downzoning and connecting roads. However, he suggested increasing lot sizes and the proposed park. Tom Merchant 16705 Bay Ave. - felt that the park designation was too small, he was concerned with lot sizes, and felt that the commercial zone should remain intact. Comments from the Commissioners were Five Hawks Avenue, slopes, deve: boundary, positive changes, road reasonable. Ms. Garross clarified commercial zone was a "contract zom not a true B -3 zone. In addition, commercial sites along County Road and 83, where it is felt that opportunities exist for commercial Mr. Smith were complimented on development project. on: Lot sizes extension of pment possibilities, C -1 connections and request is 'or the audience that the ' with limited business uses, is city has identified future ,2 and 18, and County Road 42 better traffic and market kvelopment. Ms. Garross and their presentation of the Larry Anderson, City Engineer, spoke on the vetland definitions, jurisdiction of agencies involved, and Metropolitan Council procedures. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY WUELLNER, TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR WESTBURY PONDS FROM MEDIUM DENSITY TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND THAT THE ZONING MAP SHOULD BE AMENDED TO REFLECT A REZONING TH E SITE FROM R -3 MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND B -3 GENERAL OF , BUSINESS TO R -1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. RATIONALE IN THAT LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NEIGHBORI AND THE LEVEL OF INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE TO THE SITE AND ZONING SHOULD BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE CHANGE IN LAND DESIGNATION TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1992 PAGE 5 Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Wuellner, Loftus, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth, Wuellner, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY WUELLNER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Wuellner, Loftus, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M. Tapes of meeting on file at City Hall. Deb Garross Rita N. Scheve Assistant City Planner Recording Secretary uu. \ � / Ilk\ REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 20, 1992 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M. REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 7:35 P.M. HEARING CONTINUED RENO SINIEAS VARIANCE 7:35 P.M. HEARING VARIANCE DAVID ANDERSON 7:50 P.M. HEARING VARIANCE MCEMIGHT a ASSOCIATES * Indicates a Public Hearing All times stated on the Planning Commission Agenda, with the exception of Public Hearings, are approximate and may start later than the scheduled time. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior lake. Minnesota 55372 / Ph (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474145 AN EQUAL OPPOKILMfY 94Wdx i PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 20, 1992 The August 20, 1992, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Loftus at 7:30 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Loftus, Wuellner, Roseth, Director of Planning Horst Graser, Associate Planner Sam Lucast, and Secretary Rita Schewe. Commissioner Arnold was absent. ITEM I - REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY WUELLNER TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Wuellner, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM II - RENO SINIKAS — VAKlxms— wn Sam Lucast stated that Reno Sinikas has asked for a continuance on the variance application for 16590 Spring Avenue to further prepare additional information. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY WUELLNER, TO CONTINUE THE VARIANCE APPLICATION BY RENO SINIIAS FOR 16590 SPRING AVENUE TO SEPTEMBER 3, 1992, AT 7:35 P.M. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Wuellner, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM III - DAVID ANDERSON - VARIANCE David Anderson, 15672 Fremont Avenue N.V., is requesting lot width and side yard variances for 16069 Northwood Road. Mr. Anderson is considering purchasing this lot and constructing a single family home. Sam Lucast presented the informs is requesting a .58 foot lot wd foot east side yard variance wide by 400 feet deep. The ns transition mode, changing from homes. The DNR has no objecti suggest the driveway be paved, is requiring paving prior to a 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORFUNRY EMKOYER PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 20, 1992 PAGE 2 being issued. The site has maintenance and driveway easements. Staff recommends approval of the variances. Joe Passofaro, 16077 Northwood Road, was against the variances and felt it would depreciate the value of property in the area. Gene Wenner, 3214 Butternut Circle, and Robert Polen, 16073 Northwood Road, stated they were against the variances. Comments from the Commissioners were on; maintenance easements for the property, lot size, house plans, erosion control, and drainage concerns, MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY LOFTUS, TO APPROVE A .58 FOOT LOT WIDTH VARIANCE, A 2.5 FOOT WEST SIDE VARIANCE, AND A 3.1 FOOT EAST SIDE YARD VARIANCE FOR 16069 NORTHWOOD ROAD. RATIONALE BEING THE SUBJECT SITE IS A SUBSTANDARD LOT, PRECEDENT HAS BEEN SET BY PREVIOUS VARIANCE APPROVALS, IT WAS PLATTED UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF ANOTHER GOVERNMENT BODY AND WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. APPROVAL IS CONTINGENT ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; THE HOUSE MUST BE BUILT WITHIN THE BUILDING ENVELOPE AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION, EROSION CONTROL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND CONSTRUCTION SITE MUST BE MAINTAINED, AND THAT THE DRIVEWAY BE PAVED BEFORE A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS ISSUED. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth and Loftus. Commissioner Wuellner abstained as he is a friend of the property owner. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM IV - MCKNIGHT & ASSOCIATES - VARIANCE John Milde 3755 Island View Circle N.W., representing McKnight & Associates of 14198 Commerce Avenue N.E., stated they are requesting lot width and side yard variances for 3174 Butternut Circle in order to construct a home with architectural integrity. Sam Lucast presented the information as per memo of August 20, 1992. The variances requested are a 4 foot north side yard variance, 1 foot south side yard variance, and 3 foot minimum lot width variance. The lot is 47 feet wide and over 300 feet deep and is located on a cul -de -sac on a peninsula in Prior Lake. The house is very well located on the lot and only two to four trees and a lilac bush will be lost during construction. A dilapidated shed will be removed during construction. A proposed deck is shown on the survey but is not part of the house plans. Should a deck be built in the future no further variances would be needed as the structure is set back far enough from the lakeshore. Staff recommends approval of the requested variances as they are reasonable and fall within the guidelines for approval by the Planning Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 20, 1992 PAGE S Larry Baysinger 3180 Butternut Circle, voiced his concerns on the elevation, erosion, and location of house. Ethel Furuli, 3168 Butternut Circle, stated she was concerned on the raised elevation for the garage and water drainage. Gene Wenner, 3214 Butternut Circle, objected to the variances. Comments from the Commissioners were on; elevation, drainage, grading, and house location. MOTION BY WUELLNER, SECOND BY ROSETH, To APPROVE A 4 FOOT NORTH SIDE YARD VARIANCE, 1 FOOT SOUTH SIDE YARD VARIANCE, AND A 3 FOOT MINIMUM LOT WIDTH VARIANCE FOR 3174 BUTTERNUT CIRCLE. RATIONALE BEING THE LOT IS SUBSTANDARD IN WIDTH YET ABOVE THE MINIMUM REQUIRED SQUARE FOOTAGE, THE NARROW LOT LIMITS ARCHITECTURAL OPTIONS, PRECEDENT HAS BEEN SET BY PREVIOUS VARIANCE APPROVALS, THE LOT WAS PLATTED UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF A PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT BODY, AND WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. Vote taken signified ayes by Wuellner, Roseth and Loftus. NOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY WUELLNER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Muellner, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Tape of seeting on file at City Hall. Horst Grazer Rita M. Schevs Director of Planning Recording Secretary