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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1975 P&Z Minutes1 L L NOVEMBER 19, 1975 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Karth. Members present: Kelting, Shearan, Nadeau, Houle and Gourley. Absent: Hill. Councilman Marier was also present. The minutes of the October 15, 1975 were approved on a motion by Mr. Kelting and seconded by Mr. Shearan. Motion carried. The first item on the agenda was a request for a variance from Mr. Harold M. Hansen to sell fess than 21 acres of land to his son, Marlin H. Hansen. The variance is needed because there is also less than 150 front feet on an established roadway. Mr. Edwin lsakson, the only other property owner who would be affected was notified by mail November 11, 1975 of Mr. Hansen's intent to sell this parcel. As of the P&Z Meeting, Mr. lsakson has not come forward to object to this sale. Mr. Shearan asked if the frontage was on the East End of the existing cul-de-sac and Mr. Hansen confirmed that it was. Mr. Hansen said that his son will own both lots as shown on the survey when the sale is completed and that he intends to build on the larger of the two lots. Mr. Hill arrived at 8:10 P.M.) Mr. Karth asked if he intends to make the two lots one and have only one legal description for the lot. Mr. Hansen said that was the intent of his son and himself. Mr. Kelting moved to recommend to the City Council that this variance to Ordinance 21 A be allowed and that the following legal description be used: The East 100 feet of the West 710 feet of that part of Government Lot 7, Section 36, Town 31 North, Range 22 West, Anoka County, Minnestoa lying South of the North 1031.85 feet thereof; Together with a road easement of record AND That part of Government Lot 7, Section 36, Township 31 North, Range 22 West, Anoka County, Minnesota lying southerly of the North 1031.86 feet, easterly of the West 710 feet and Westerly of the center line of an existing channel the center line of which is described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of Government Lot 7; tnence East and parallel with the north line of said Government Lot 7 a distance of 899 feet to the'center_lin'e-of existing channel! thence south- westerly, angle to left 70 degrees 00100" tothe south line of said Government Lot 7 o there terminating, Together with a road easement of record. -2- NOVEMBER 19, 1975 The motion was seconded by Mr. Sheeran. Motion carried. The next item of business was a continuation of the variance request from Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Luger to erect a six foot stockade fence on their side lot line. This had been approved by the P&Z and the Council on October 15, 1975 and October 28, 1975 respectively. (Refer to page 2, paragraphs 6-10; page 3, paragph 1 of P&Z Minutes and Page 6, paragraph 10 & 11 of the Council Minutes for background) However, since the approval by the Council on October 28, 1975, Mr. and Mrs. Francis L. Timmers who reside at 1541 LaMotte Drive, wrote a letter to the Minnesota State Department of Human Rights complaining that they had not been consulted about this fence and that is was in excess of what City Ordinance states. (Ordinance 56, Section 4.18 A -I) Mr. Luger was asked about the stat placement of this fence and stated that theywere 2x4 slats with approximately 3/4" between the slats. The fence is constructed so you cannot tell which side is the "poor" side of the fence. Mr. Luger stated they wanted this fence as an artistic backdrop for their rock garden. Mr. Sheeran said the type of fence was fine but felt that it was the height <f the fence that was causing the problems. Mr. Marier asked if the Lugers would be willing to either drop the first two section to the 3g feet as stated in the Ordinance or remove them alto- gether? Mr. Luger said either would be acceptable to them. Mr. Marier also asked Mr. Luger if he had attached his fence to the +.itility pole that is seen in the pictures he presented? Mr. Luger said yes he had but he didn't feel that it was causing any problems. Mr. Marier told Mr. Luger that he was in violation of the law which states that no-one can attach anything to a utility pole. Mr. Luger said he would take care of that right away. Mr. Timmers stated they had no objection to the fence execpt for the first two sections that bloced their vision when entering or leaving their driveway. Mr. Luger said he would rather remove the two sections than drop to 31.1. Mr. Hili said that 3#' actually is no good because it imparied visibility of a driver and that he felt the rock garden should be removed or moved in farther off the road and it is a hazard to snow plowing. After much discussion, Mr. Kelting moved to recommend to the Council that the height of the first two sections or remove them entirely. . Motion carried with Mr. Gourley and Mr. Motion seconded by Mr. 441-H- voting No. i NOVEMBER 19, 1975 -3- The next item for discussion was an Informal discussion of the proposed use of the Outpost Buildings that had been presented by Northern Instruments, Inc. They are presently located at 1810 Como Avenue, StPaul and are considering the purchase of the Outpost for their operations. Mr. Jack Randall and-Mr.,Bilt Johnson were present for Northern Instruments. Mr. Karth asked what they intend to do with this Land and buildings? Mr. Randall said they would be using It for tight assembly and since the land is presently zoned commercial they are wondering if this will present any problems with their intended use. Mr. Karth said the only problems they could forsee would be with the Metropolitan Council and the sewage disposal He advised them to talk to Metro as quickly as possible. Mr. Karth asked how many employees they have and expect to have in the near future. Mr. Randall said they would move ten employees in immediately and perhaps another 5 to 10 In the near future. The question of re -zoning came up and the members of the P&Z felt that It would be advisable and that since alt the members of this Board were in agreement it would be wise to act immediatley to re -zone, since there ':as a possiblity of the Board changing after the first of the year. 'fir. Sheeran` moved to recommend to the Council that re -zoning of this land from Commercial to Light industrial be considered, proving the approval of the Metropolitan Council is obtained and that the necessary proceedures be started immediately in order to complete this re -zoning by the end of 1975. Mr. Gourley seconded the motion. Motion carried. The last item for discussion was -`a variance request from Mr. Ernest Apitz to transfer the title of some land to his nephew and wlfr, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Apitz. The :and in question in less than 2# acres and the stated use will be for accees and a garden. The P&Z members said they could see no problem with the variance and did not see that any action was required on the part of the P&Z. Mr. Hill moved to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. Motion seconded by Mr. Sheeran. Aye.