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Planning & Zoning Board <br />June 11, 2014 <br />Page 2 <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:34 p.m. Motion was supported by <br />Mr. Laden. Motion carried 4 - 0. (Chair Tralle abstained.) <br /> <br /> <br />ADDED TOPIC <br /> <br />Chair Tralle explained for the public that the Planning & Zoning Board is an advisory <br />group to the City Council. Ordinances are passed by the City Council, not the P&Z <br />Board. Violators of city ordinance are notified by mail and if violations are not <br />corrected, the police department may issue a citation. <br /> <br />Staff clarified that ordinances can be initiated either by the City or by a citizen. Mr. <br />Grochala explained the review process of adopting an ordinance. <br /> <br /> <br />5. ACTION ITEMS <br /> <br />A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a Rezone of property from R, Rural to R-1, <br />Single Family Residential, Preliminary Plat, and Variances to allow for lot size <br />and setback variations for a four-lot residential subdivision located at 535 Lois <br />Lane, to be called Isabell Estates <br /> <br />Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval of <br />the Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Variances for Isabell Estates. <br /> <br />Staff discussed setback requirements and location of structures on the lots. <br /> <br />Applicant, John Isabell, 861 Neal Ave N, W. Lakeland, MN was present for questions. <br />Mr. Isabell offered that they could reduce the width of the building pad on lot 3 to <br />increase the setback between houses. <br /> <br />Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 6:58 p.m. <br /> <br />Tim Anderson, 547 Lois Lane, stated that he was the owner of the Golden Acre <br />development. He wondered why he was able to keep his well for outdoor watering while <br />Mr. Isabell would be required to cap his well. <br /> <br />Jon Hermann, 7859 Lois Lane, commented on the subdivision of neighboring lots. He is <br />in appreciation of larger lots and is not in favor of the four-lot subdivision. He is <br />concerned about increased traffic and traffic speed. He is opposed to the proposed higher <br />density and the variances necessary to allow such. <br /> <br />James Sanchez, real estate broker for Mr. Isabell, 2202 5th St., White Bear Lake, MN, <br />commented that there is always concern over development and property values. <br />