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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/21/1981 P&Z MinutesAGENDA PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD January 21, 1981 I. Call to order and roll call 2. Approval of minutes - December 17, 1980 and January 7, 1981 3. Mr. Schumacher's Report of Council Actions 4. 7:45 Variance - Glenn Rehbein 8:00 Rezone - Roger Acton,, material sent for 12/17/80 meeting 8:15 Variance & Move in Building - Brian Barott 8:30 Amended Special Use Permit - Molin Concrete 8:45 Kennel License - Henry Suchy 9:00 Variance - Lawrence Crouse 9:15 Special Use Permit - Kenneth Klosowski rti7 1 i`e_ --_ Sch i 1 1 i ng, materi -al, 5. Old Business 6. New Business (i , 7. Adjourn Planning and Zoning Commi4sion 0011/ •nuary 21, 1981 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order by Chairman Bathke at 7:30 P.M. on January 21, 1981. Members present: Prokop, Doocy, Klaus. Absent: Schwankl, Johnson, Heath. Mr. Prokop moved to approve the minutes of December 17, 1980 and January 7, 1981 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Doocy. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Prokop questioned the receipt of two ordinancetwith the same number of 74. (Clerk's Note: They are two separate ordinances with the same number - one was prepared by Mr. Locher and one prepared in the offices) Mr. Prokop also questioned the ordinance stating that chairman and vice - chairman will be appointed by the Mayor and Council - he asked Mr. Schumacher if this is common practice and Mr. Schumacher said he did not know. Mr. Prokop was concerned in that the advisory boards are volunteer persons and felt the Council should expect to get poeple who are interested in the community and who would approach problems with an open mind. He just wondered if this was common practice. Mr. Schumacher reported on the actions of the Council in relationship to recommendations from the P &Z Board. The only actions was the passing of the Ordinance declaring a moratorium on the splitting of land by metes and bounds in lands containig 5 acres or more. This is to ensure good planning. minutes on the meeting after the special hearing on Jan. 7, 1981 are not ailable. Mr. Prokop asked what the Council actions were on the special use permit application for the construction of the quads. Mr. Schumacher reported that the Council had approved the special use permit by a 3 to 2 vote. Mr. Prokop asked the status of that action and Mr. Schumacher said teh home owner's attorney had said it would be taken to Court but the City has not received any further notice to date. The first item on the agenda was a varaince request by Glenn Rehbein for) the splitting of the vacated park land in Shenandoah I. They proposed to split this parcel into three lots. There was discussion on the actions taken in the vacation of this ark property and Mr. Karth explained that a parcel in Shenandoah II had ill dedicated to the City to replace this parcel of land plus $4500.00 in cash. There was discussion on the size of the lots, the drainage ditch and the fact that the square footage does not meet current City Ordinances. Mr. Karth referred to the Comprehensive Plan where the possibiiity of allowing some lots of 10,000 square footage was proposed. Mr. Heath arrived at this point in the meeting. Mr. Bathke felt these lots should be considered as a part of the original plat and he could consider this smaller size appropriate. The figures on the proposal are incorrect and must be corrected before any action can be Open. Mr. Heath moved to/able the variance request by Glenn Rehhein pending re- submission as a 2 lot split of the parcel in question. Seconded by Mr. Boocy. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Roger Acton's request for a rezone was considered. Planning and Zoning January 21, /981 ire Two Mr. Schumacher reminded the Board of the requirements that had been set forth by the City Planner. Mr. Acton pointed out that he has no plans to develop this land, he is askin for the rezone for the purpose of allowing the construction of bill boards on the property. Mr. Schumacher reported that he had taked to the person at the MNDOT who is concerned with sign permits for bill boards and was told that if the property is being rezoned specifically for the purpose of constructing bill boards, the State would not issue permits. Mr. Schumacher had investigated the possibility of a variance for the construction of the bill boards and this is not allowed. Mr. Schumacher said the only action would be to consider this rezoning request as outlined by Mr. Short. Mr. Acton said that he had talked to someone at the State and had been in- formed that there are rules against strip zoning along a freeway for the purpose of installing bill board. He felt confident that in this case, if the entire parcel was rezoned, there would be no problems - the area to the West is zoned commercial as is the land East of the freeway. He said he has no plans for the development of this land, will probably hold until sewers are available and then sell. He pointed out that in the Comprehensiv n, this area is suggested for Industrial zoning. Mr. Bae7hke said he could understand Mr. Acton's position but he reminded him that this Board is responsible for good planning and all requiremnts for the rezone is correct before forwarding a recommendation to the Council. In the absence of the items suggested by Mr. Short, there is no way to consider this rezone application. There was some discusion on the time table for approval of the Comprehensive Plan and some possible requirements that could be imposed by Metropolitan Council. Mr. Prokop moved to recommend to the Council this rezone application be considered in that i7 is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan dated May 1980. Seconded by Mr. Heath. Mr. Doocy asked if just this parcel of land is being considered and was told yes. Mr. Schumacher asked if any of the Planner's recommendations would be part of the conditions for rezoning and Mr. Prokop felt this should be rezoned first. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Brian Barrot had applied for a variance to the moratorium that does not allow the splitting of lands by metes and bounds. He is asking to transfer title of a parcel of land of 2L.Aasres on Birch St. Mr. Barrot has purchased one of the homes in the County"Park property to move onto this parcel of land. Kluegel reported the house had been thoroughly checked in 1978 and the plumbing and electircal service is up to code. There was some discussion on the ordinace creating the moratorium and the Planning and Zoning January 21, Illve Three difficulties that could encountered in administrating these requirements to include park dedication funds. Mrs. Klaus asked what was the reason for the ordinance and Mr. Schumacher said to eliminate large lots in plats that are recorded by metes and bounds. Mr. Heath moved to recommend this variance be granted and a permit be issued for the moving of the home, with money in lieu of land for park purposes, insulation to create an R38 and repairs on the outside of the homes as required by the Building Inspector. Seconded by Mr. Doody. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs.Klaus asked about the purchase agreement and this was produced to the satisfaction of the Board.. The next item to be considered was an amended special use permit application by Molin Concrete. Mr. Barthke read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. E. Hendricksen objecting to the expansion of this business and stating the requirements for a double row of evergreens that were to have been planted on the western border of this property. Mr. Hendricksen requested that a performance bond be posted to ensure that this screening is done. Schumacher, from the minutes of 1969, set forth the requirements for screening along the West side of the property. Mr. Doocy recommended approval of the special use permit by Molin for the addiet�i n ttco the existing building with the stipulation that they work with the to provide screening on the Western border of the property. Molin to contact a landscape architect to provide plans for this work. Seconded by Mr. Prokop. MOXIXXXOXXXIMRXisiXXXIIOJEI} X Molin Concrete to provide a performance bond to ensure this work is done. Motion carried unanimously. The next item was consideration of a kennel license application for Mr. Henry Suchy. This is for the keeping of three dogs. Various aspects of this request and the conditions of the ordinance we4e discussed, with the suggestion that the manner in which this is to be handled be looked into. Mr. Prokop moved to recommend to the Council that a kennel license be approved with the stipulation there only be 3 dogs and that any complaints taken into consideration at the time of license renewal. Seconded by - Mr. Heath. Mr. Doocy perhaps the requirement of obtaining a license for the three animals in order to ensure rabies vacination. M ion carried with one No vote. 10 T next item on the agenda was a request from Mr. Larry Crouse for the selling of two parcels of land - one 5 acre parcels and one 235 acres. This property adjoins existing property and is being purchases by the current property owners. Planning and zoning January 21, 1981 Page Four. ter discussion on the location of this property and how the moratorium would apply to this, Mr. Doocy moved to recommend au roval of the variance as indicated on the maps with the stipulation that Money or land be , ,considered for park purpose. This is for the purpose of adding to existing 1\7 properties. Seconded by Mrs. Klaus. Motion carried unanimously. The next item on the agenda was a special use permit for the parking of a truck, trailer and front end loader in a residential area. This property is located on a seven ton load road. Mr. Schumacher pointed out that heavy equipment is only allowed in a Industrial area. The applicant is Mr. Ken Kowolski, and he pointed out that he has almost three acres of land. There was much discussion on this problem. Mrs. Klaus felt this only tends to create an eyesore in the area. Mr. Prokop noted that Mr. Kowolski bought the property knowing what he was getting into. He understood the position of this person but he also felt that the storage of heavy equipment in a residential area was not good planning. Mr. Heath moved to recommend to the Council that a Special Use Permit be allowed with the stipulation that only the truck, trailer, and front end loader and prepare some sort of plan for screening where the truck is To&c - parkeIand that the Council establish a time line for completing the screening. 'And until such time as this screening is established, the trucks be parked in an orderaly manner at all times. Mr. Prokop seconded the motion. lion failed with Mr. Heath voting in favor. Mr. Schumacher answered the questions Mr. Prokop had on the long driveway off Elmcreast and explained the policy of7City concerning the installation of new streets. Mr. Heath announced to the Planning and Zoning Board that this would be his last meeting due to the fact that he is moving out of State. The Board voted to give him their thanks for his contribution to the many decisions that this Board has had to make over the past few year. Mr. Heath moved to ajourn. Seconded by Mrs. Klaus. Aye