HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-72 PZMVILLAGE OF LAKE ELMO
Planning Commission
Minutes of the February 8, 1972 Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:55 P.M. Those present
were: Chairman Lundquist, M. Eder, B. Folz, F. Pott, L. Raleigh.
Also present was Ben Friedrich - Building Inspector.
Mr. J. Franklin of 3M - Nation rl Advertising appeared regarding
placement of a 10 x 40 foot sign on the Bloomquist property on
Highway 12. He was advised that the PZC is presently reviewing
all signs in the village and could not comment on his request
until the review is completed. Mr. Franklin indicated that
he would like to help the PZC by providing a map with all the
sign locations indicated and also provide sample sign ordinances
from neighboring communities. The PZC appreciated this offer
from Mr. Franklin and provided him with a map of the village
which could be used toshow the sign locations.
Mr. Fierke and Mr. Steindorf once again appeared to discuss the
placement of two "Orin Thompson" signs on Highway 36. In view
of the facts that the signs were 1) temporary in nature,
2) had asthetic design and 3) would not exceed 150 square feet,
the PZC agreed to hold the required public hearing at 8:00 P.M.
on February 28th. The matter will also be discussed with the
Village Council so that a decision could be reached as soon as
possible.
Mr. Peter Dupuis appeared regarding a building permit for the
Springborn tract in Section 12. He was advised that 0.77 acres
was below the present minimum lot area but since this lot was
platted prior to 1958, a variance could be issued. There is an
easement across the property which appears to be a pipeline.
A legal description of the property - including the easement -
must be submitted before a permit could be issued.
Signs were again discussed by the Commission members and it
was agreed that the following guidelines would be used on an
interim basis; 1) In agrucultural zones. signs of one square
foot per foot of frontage up to a maximum of 300 square feet
per property owner would be permitted, 2) In residential zones,
paragraph q.1. on p. 100 of the Zoning Ordinance applies and a
Special Use Permit is required.
Ben Friedrich requested an opinion from the PZC regarding addi-
tional building on the Lake Elmo Hardwaea Lumber Company property.
Mr. Friedrich indicated that the owner would like to build "up
to'fthe South and West property lines of lots 14, 15, and 16.
It was the opinion of those present that a variance to Section 27
of Ordinance 21 would be required. In addition, any request for
a building permit with less than a 5 foot set -back should be
accompanied by an accurate survey of the lots.
A letter to Mayor Brookman from E. Tomljanovich regarding the
"Corridor" rezoning was read and filed.
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The Ellman Plat and adjacent tracts abutting Geranium Street
south of Eleventh Street were discussed. A motion was made
and seconded that the PZC recommends to the Village Council
that no building permits be issued for these tracts until the
owner has shown, bu perculation tests, that an adequate sewage
system can be installed on the lot. This requirement is
appropriate due to the slope of the land, the small lot areas,
and the high water table to the West of the lots. Carried.
Chairman Lundquist advised that all of the plats in the Village,
with the exception of those in the Tri-Lakes area, have been
evaluated, and a summary report will be sent to the Village
Council as soon as the Tri-Lakes plats are reviewed.
The meeting was adjorned at 10:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,