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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-09-72 PZMVILLAGE OF LAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 9, 1972. The meeting was called to order at 7:L5 P.M.. Those present were Chairman Lundquist, B. Folz, D. Lyons and Fran Pott. Mrs. V. Crombie and Mr. R. J. Moder (Realtor) appeared regarding a proposed sub- division of the WI of the SE* of Section 5. They were advised that the proposal would be presented to the Village Council for preliminary approval. M.,Eder arrived at 7:55 P.M. b The public hearing foi S.U.P. of Twentieth Century Homes on U.S. 12 was opened at 8:07 P.M.. Mr. Joe Weglietner was the only one present regarding this matter. He indicated that normal hours for the Sales Lot would be 9 A.M. to 9 P.M., weekdays, 10 A.M. to 6 P. M. on Saturdays and 1 P.M. to 6 P. M. on Sundays. He was advised that a lot plan should be made to show the location of signs, lights, and parking spaces. He will provide this plan to the PZC so they can make a recommendation to the Village Council. The hearing was closed at 8:35 P.M. Chairman Lundquist opened the hearing for the S.U.P. for the proposed gravel mining on the W. H. Hammes property in Sections 3I and 35. Those present were Mr. T,.Griffith, Mr. T. Tinkham, Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Hammes, Mr. W. E. Hammes and Mr. Frank Horner. Both the proposed Gravel Mining Ordinance and the Hammes S.U.P. were discussed at length --Mr. Griffith will summarize his position in a letter to the PZC (copy attached). Mr. Horner advised that he had talked to Barr Engr. (Consultants to the Valley WTater- shed District). They said that the present level of Goose Lake was 921.7 feet (MSL), the anticipated level was 931 feet (YSL), and if a controlled outlet were provided, it would probably be at the 929 foot level. Mr. Horner has revised the land re- habilitation plan for the Hammes property accordingly. Mr. Joe Lenz appeared with a proposed layout for the 2rd. Addition of the Kendridge Plat. The matter was discussed and it was agreed that Mr. Lenz would present the revised plan to the Village Council on May 16th.. 10:35 P.M.-- Mr. Roy Pfeiffer and Mr. 7. Hokereir representing Naegele Outdoor adver- tising Co. appeared to discuss permits for two signs. One would be located on U.S. 12 between the Twentieth Century Homes Lot and •the entrance to the Vali-Hi Theatre. The second would be located on U.S. 212 at the East side of the Neilson Manufacturing Co., building. They were advised that the PZC had recommended a 90 day moratorium on sign permits so that all the signs in the Village could be evaluted for conformance with the Zoning Regulations. Mr. Pfeiffer will contact the Village Office in 30 to 45 Ways to find out status of sign permits. 11:00 F.M.-- Mrs. Ellen O'Sullivan appeared regarding a building perrit for clot on the north shore of Lake Jane (Part of Gov't Lot 1, Section 10.) She presented a letter from the Clerk of the Village of Lake Elmo (dated 1970) which stated that a building permit would not be denied solely because of the size of the lot. The letter stated that all provisions of the Building flode must be complied with if a permit were issued. It was the opinion of the PZC that it would be difficult to satisfy the code requirements for a septic system on this lot. Mrs. O'Sullivar's husband wi11 contact the ':Ttershed District. continued-- PLANNING COMMISSTOTT P^TNT'TES C0NTINUED --- May 9, 1972 -- page 2. A motion was made and seconded that the PZC recommends approval o{' the Second Addition of the Kendri.dge Plat as revised, and a monetary donation to the park fund be accented n lieu of a ]and donation. A motion was made, seconded and carried at 11:50 P.M. to adjourn the meeting until 7:30 P.M. on May 14th.. The meeting was reconvened at 7: 4 5 P.M. on May llth. Those present were: Chairman Lundquist, 9. Folz, D. Lyons, F. Pott, J. Raisanen, and E. Tomlianovich. The proposed plan for the Crombie nroperty in Section 5 was discussed. A motion was made and seconded that the PZC recommends to the Village Council that the south 1/3 of the Wt of the SE1 of Sectjon 5 (including the Fida property and the Donald Anderson plats) be zoned S.F.U. (Residential --to permit one acre lot size). The land -use plan for the portion of this area owned by Mrs. V. Crombie is to include: 1) about 20 lots, 2) a ten acre pond and recreation area, and 3) no dead-end streets. The remainder of this land acquired from Oakdale should be zoned Agricultural. The motion was carried unanimously. The proposed Gravel Mining Ordinance was again discussed. A motion was made and seconded that the Village adopt the Model Washington County Gravel Minim Ordinance with the revisions included on the attached letter. A motion was made and seconded that the Village Council grant the Hammes' Special Use Permit based on the proposed Ordinance and those other conditions which the Village Council and the Village Engineer deem necessary for this particular operation. Carried unanimously. Signs were again discussed. A motion was made and seconded that since ro reaction was received from the Village Council, the PZC hereby reaffirms their action of March 1t, 1972-- recommending a moratorium on the issuance of sign permits. Seconded and carried unanimously. The secretary was directed to request the Village Office to send conies of the following, to each of the PZC members: 1). Inventory of signs in the Village. 2). Minnesota State Sign Regulations 3). New Washington rou_7ty model Subdivision Regulations. The Village Ordinances regarding the keeping of horses was discussed. It was the opinion of the PZC that horses are permitted on tracts of 20 acres or more. A]1 others require a Special Use Permit. The request from Mr. Earl Goerss to rearrange and remove bulk storage tanks on Upper 33rd. St. No. was discussed. E. Tomljanovich will deterrine what the State Code requires for dikes around such tanks. The means of communication between the 'ZC, the new Parks Committee, and the new Sewer Committee was discussed. It was the opinion of those present that in order to properly coordinate the activities of these committees, the PZC should be kept informed of their activities and be able to input the ideas of the Planning Commission to the committees before their reports are made. continued-- PLANNING COMMISSTON MINUTES CONTINUED -- May 9, 1972 --- page 3. In addition, any final reports which may result from these committees, should be submitted to the Planning Commission for comment before they are presented to the Village Council. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. Respectfully Submitted F. J. Pott Secretary