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~ REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION :M.EE'I`IN"G
OCTOBER 6, 1980
• The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larsen at 7:30 p.m. In addition
to the Chairman the following were present: Mike Heffron, Jerry Wallin, Al
Stefanson, Robert Blomberg, Elving Anderson and Council Liaison Person Sandy
Larson.
Mr. S. W. Hart, 1488 Crawford, was present at the meeting requesting a Con-
ditional Use Permit for the purpose of constructing a utility shed on his
property. After discussion there was a motion and second recommending
approval of the request. The Planning Commission voted unanimously for
approval, and so recommends to the Council.
Mr. Edwin Schmidt, 1746 Albert, was present requesting both a Conditional Use
Permit for construction of a utility shed on his property and a Variance so
as to construct the shed 3 feet from the side property line. He had the
permission letters from the neighbors on either side of his property. It
further appeared that his next door neighbor had a utility shed in approximately
the same general location on the neighbor's property. Upon motion and second,
the Planning Commission voted unanimously for approval of the request, and so
recommends to the Council.
Martin A. Christiansen, 1724 Holton, was present requesting the City's permis-
sion for the purpose of selling Christmas Trees from his R-1 property which
were grown on his hobby farm in Todd County. Sandy Larson pointed out that
the City has Ordinance ~~12 which pertains to the licensing of such a venture
if, presumably, the Zoning Ordinance is not in conflict. The discussion on
• this request turned to a consideration of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically
Sections 6.2 (7) and 6.3 (6). The latter appears to permit horticultural
activities on R-1 property. The former appears to permit the retail sales
of horticultural products if those products are grown on the property.
Since the Christiansen trees were not grown on the property in Falcon Heights,
there would appear to be a conflict with the Ordinance. Jerry Wallin was of
the opinion that the Christainsens would need to request a variance, there-
fore.
Inquiry was made of Mr. Christiinsen as to whether or not he had the approval
of his neighbors who might be affected by his proposal. He responsed that he
had informal neighbor approval. He was requested to seek such approval and
present it in writing. Although the proposal was not acted upon finally, it
was the concensus of the Planning Commission Members present that should Mr.
Christaansen be able to secure the approval of his neighbors in the immediate
vicinity, that a variance should be granted.
Sandy Larson advised that the City has approved a sign ordinance that will
prohibit advertising signs (billboards). The ordinance repeals Sub-sections
4.5 through 4.9 of current Section 14.1 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning
Commission was unanimous in its feeling that the repealer was too extensive
and that Sub-section 4.9 should not have been repealed. Sub-section 4.9
would allow a shopping center to erect a sign under one name or similar
circumstances. Such a sign would not appear to be within the prohibition
intended for billboards.
Sandy Larson also advised that the City Council has approved a swimming pool
ordinance.
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Several Planning Commission Members voiced their displeasure with the fact that
both the sign ordinance and the swimming pool ordinance were passed with the
Planning Commission being advised after the fact, having had no opportunity to
review either matter. It was generally felt that both of these ordinances dealt
with matters within the scope of activity for which a Planning Commission is
organized. It was generally felt that if these types of ordinances were not
given any preliminary review through the Planning Commission process then the
Planning Commission was not being utilized to its full potential.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
W
rry lin, Secretary
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10/28/80
The following residents with existing swimming pools have been informed
of the proposed ordinance and have been invited to attend the meeting:
Richard Brust, 1870 Albert
Harry Olson, 1436 W. Larpenteur
Art Anderson, 1980 Autumn
Richard Bardon, 1975 Autumn
Michael Marrinan, 1766 Fry
Byron Howard, 1880 Simpson
James Bourquin, 2129 W. Larpenteur
Larpenteur Manor, 1710, 1720, 1730, 1740 W. Larpenteur
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