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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-72 PZMVILLAGE OF LAKE ELMO PLANNING & ZONING COAMTSSION MINUTES of the APRTL 11, 1972 NEETYNG The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.. Those present were: Chairman Lundquist, B. Folz, F. Pott, L. Raleigh, and J. Raisanen. Also nresent was Village Councilman R. Watson. Chairman Lundquist opened the public hearing for two Special Use Permits for improve- ments at the R. Lambert Dog Kennels in Section 16. About 13 people were present-- 11 of whom signed the attached roster. Mr. Lambert introduced the *utter by explaining the proposed improvements-- 1). A pet cemetery, 2). living gnarter's on the premises for a caretaker, and 3). 58 new dog runs which would be a duplicate of the nresent runs. All of the comments from those present nertained to excessive noise coming from the present kennel. Mr. Lar'bert stated that the dogs are locked in the building from 8:00 or 9:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M., so any dog barking heard during these hours is likely to be neighborhood dogs. Mr. Lambert also provided those present with his home phone number and that of the kennel, so that they could call if they heard excessive noise coming from the kennel. Everyone agreed that no complaints on the roise had been made to either the owner or the village office. The hearing was closed at 8:15 P.N.. The minutes of the previous meeting were annroved as published, with the exception of a typographical error on page two. Chairman Lundquist stated that the Village Council did not want to anpoint all five members of the previous Park Committee to the committee now being formed. The PZC therefore recommended J. Mottaz and Rosemary Logue for the new committee. The hearing for rezoning of the land recently acquired from Oakdale (Section 5) was not held because registered letters had not been sent to the landowners. Mrs. Hedberg and Mr. & Mrs. Donald Anderson appeared for the public hearing on their 2nd. Addition plat. No other citizens anneare for the haring. A motion was made, seconded and ,carried that the Planning at Zoning Commission recommends that the plat be approved subject to the rezoning which is imminent. Another motion was made and seconded that the Planning & Zoning oemi ss- on recommends tc the ¶i 1 Thee Coenci l that this parcel (Lot 1, Block 1 of D. Anderson's 2nd. Addition) be rezoned to Single Family Urban or if this is not possible than a variance be ararted so that this parcel can be used as a residential lot. Carried unanirously. Chairman Lundquist opened the public hearing °or a eift shop on Fighway 12 in Section Only Mrs. Bahneman was present. After some discussion, a notion was rade that the PlanningAt Zoning Commission recommends that a Special Use Permit be issued subiect to the following conditions: 1). Operating hours will he limited to 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P. M. daily, and 2). any signs will conform to the ?oning Ordinance and be ro larger than f? square feet. (Yrs. Bahneman indicated that this size is satisfactory.) The motion was seconded and carried. Mr. Dennis 0pland appeared regarding the building of duplexes in the Village. He was advised that the general guidelires in the Residential Zones was one acre ard 1150 square feet (living space) was required o+er dwelling unit -Single or duplex. Tn Agricultural Zones, 5 acres per dwelling unt as reneired. Mr. & Pars. Melvin Anderson appeared regarding a nossi.ble subdivision of about 4 acres on the northwest edge of Goose Lake (Section 27). He was advised that the flood plain for Goose Lake, which is being established by the Watershed District, will greatly affect this parcel and no building or subdividing should be done before the flood continued-- continued -- Minutes of April 11, 1972 meeting of Planning Commission. Page 2. plain elevation is established. Mr. Anderson will contact the 74 tershed District, M. Eder advised that the Engineer for the Watershed District had made some preliminary comments regarding the proposed gravel -mining of the Hammes property near Goose Lake. First, the proposed plan would brim additional run-off into Goose Lake resulting in a higher lake level. Second, settling areas should be provided throne htout the con- struction period so that the expected mud and silt will not wash into the lake. The engineer is preparing a complete report to be available soon. The Special Use Permits for Mr. R. Lambert were again discussed. A motion was made and seconded that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends that a Special TTse Permit be issued for a Pet Cemetery and Caretakers Quarters*- subject to the Following: 1.) An escrow fund be established to provide for maintenance of the grounds for a period consistent with the lease periods on the cemetary Plots. 2.) The exterior of the caretaker's quarters shall be such that it matches the other buildings. It shall not give the impression of a house built in the midst of a business complex. A motion was made and seconded and carried that the Planning & "ening Commission recommends to the Village Council that a Special Use Permit be issued for an additional 58 runs, on the condition that an effort be made to landscane the area 'or noise abatement. This recommendation is based on the following: 1.) Although there were complaints about noise at the present kennel, none of the complaints were specific enough to prohibit issuance of the permit. 2.) There is no record of complaints directed to the Village Office or to Mr. Lambert regarding noise, and 3.) there is no record of violation of the provis1oi of the existing permit. * Caretaker's quarter, could also be permitted by variance --Village Council should decide whether Special Use Perrnit or Variance is most appropriate. The meeting adjourned at 10:53 P.M. Respectfully submitted.-- F. J. Pott, Secretary ftwz. -CLL. 3f57s--- \A Lriit-e-t-c- Mc.14LaZ timlu / (/ . �L. vs- - 1-�-�-