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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-79 PZMCITY OF LAKE ELMO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 1979 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 by Chairman Grq,ce. Roll Call: Dreher, Prince, Novak, Murphy, Michels, Grace, Movie, Crombie(9:20) Absent: Lundquist — Council — Potty Mayor Armstrong, Administrator Whittaker, Building Inspector Kluegel Moratorium: Continuation of Hearing on Six Month Moratorium — Ordinance No. 74 Chairman Grace read the sections of Ordinance 74 explaining the purpose and intent of the moratorium, Audience: Why can't the work on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance and Map be done without a moratorium? A.Time necessary to complete these documents has been largely spent in proposed plat review, also changes in these regulations may require changes in proposed plats. Can property be sold during the moratorium? A.Yes, but subdivision of property cannot be done until the moratorium has ended. What assurance is there that the work will be completed in the six months and that the moratorium won't be extended? A. Special meetings will be held in order to expedite completing these ordinances, also if the work is completed beifore the six months the moratorium will be lifted. Presently we have no tools to implement the Comprehensive Plan. We need a Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map that are workable. Mayor Armstrong feels in order to keep a rural unsewered community, which is the desire of the City than larger lot sizes may be more desirable. 'Phis will be one consideration for change. Things should stop for this short period to put our regulations in order and then proceed. Minor subdivisions will also be covered under the moratorium. Hearing closed at 8:15 PM Motion by Michels, No second to recommend. denial of the request for a six month moratorium. Motion failed, no second — Opposed to the request, feels this work can be done without-:a-mbratorium. Motion by Novak, Seconded by Murphy to recommend approval of Ordinance 74, for a six month moratorium, with the stipulation that the moratorium not be extended beyond six months. Motion carried 6-1 Opposed Michels Minutes: Motion by Prince, Seconded by Michels the minutes of January 22, 1979 be approved as corrected. Correction: Grace Colosimo Variance — Motion should state that a variance be granted for building on an unimproved street, rather than ].ot frontage. Motion carried 6-0 1 abstention Murphy. Midland Meadows: Finneman Fbterprises, Inc. — Proposed Plat Approval A memo, from the Planner, was reviewed regarding the 10 A commercial area. No comments have been received from the Parlc Board. Discussion included alternatives for the proposed 10A. commercial area if it were not rezoned.. A cul—d—sac, with 7 home sites is a possibility. The remaining 2n A has not been decided. A policy discouraging cul—d—sacs was discussed. Internal access to the commercial is desirable; Sewering — is it a possibility for this development? PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION -2- FEBRUARY 13, 1979 Midland Meadows: PCA to determine whether Cimmeron will have additional capacity. School question poses no problem. Additional students are desirable. Motion by Prince, Seoonded by Murphy, PZC recommends holding any decision on Midland. Meadows until a decision on Ord.inanoe 724 lee made by the Council. Motion parried 8-0 The developer feels his request to subdivide is in order and meets the criteria set forth by the City today. The request for rezoning was not included in the Notice of Hearing, therefore, only the matter of the subdivision request should be addressed. Why should he have to wait for the decision of a moratorium if his plat meets todays requirements. Motion by Crombie, Seconded by Grace to recind the previous motion to delay action on the Preliminary Plat for Midland Meadows. Motion failed. 3 For - Grace, Crombie; Dreher, 4 Opposed - Florist Murphy, Prince, Michels 1 Abstention - Novak Duce Folz feels that 11 the PZC agrees the 10A parcel should not be rezoned RB, it should -be included in the motion to approve or deny the plat. This would support the recommendation of the Planner. Crombie disagrees, feels it should be left as an outlot_to be rezoned at a later date. Dean Beutal: Beutal Addition - Preliminary Plat Approval VBWS sent a letter requestion more information. No action has been iniated in order to join the Kendridge Addition to Beutals. Problems with the City and Watershed need to be resolved before a decision can be made. Motion by Michels, Seoonded by Dreher recommend the Preliminary Plat approval be delayed on the Beutal Addition until 1) surface water drainage problems are resolved and 2) the Park Committee recommendation is received. Motion carried 8-0 Robert A. Steindorff: Possible Variance for building permit on 9A with 20ft. driveway. No action. Attorney to examine abstract Walter Pechan: Easment to Property off Private Road - South of Keats & 47th St. Mr. Peahen has an easement from 47th St. to his property. The easement is 50ft. He is requesting a'rvariance to put in a drive- way, off his easement, in order to gain access to a 6A parcel that lies behind his property. The Pechan easement would be the extension of Keats Avenue, if it was extended. Mr. Pechan was advised to make application for a variance. Also, an agreement such as the one with Merle Payne, to be reviewed by the Attorney. The request to be sent to the City Engineer for his opinion. This item to be put on the February 26 agenda. Mr. Hendricks: Minor Subdivision Mr. Iendricks owns a two acre parcel on Jamaca. The adjoining parcel, which is one acre, is owned by a family member, Mr. Hendricks wants to add one of his acres to the adjoining lot, thereby leaving one acre for himself. No hearing is necessary. A survey of the property was advised. Motion by Michels, Seconded by Murphy to recommend approval of the Minor Subdivision of Mr. Hendricks. Motion carried 8-0 Adjournment: 11:15 PM 10:00 P.M. AGENDA--PLANNING-ZONING COMMISSION City of Lake Elmo, Minn. 55042 PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will be held at the Lake Elmo Elementary School at 11030 Stillwater Blvd., in the Cafeteria Gym. MEETING TO BE FIELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1979. 7:30 P.M. Meeting convenes Continuation of the HEARING on the Moratorium: Consider an Ordinance amending Sec. 301 of Lake Elmo Municipal Code relating to zoning and regulating, for an interim period, the approval of land subdivision, plats and planned unit development -- (six month moratorium) 9:00 P.M. -- Finneman Enterprises, Inc. Approval of proposed plat "Midland Meadows" 9:30 P.M. Beutel Addition Approval of Preliminary Plan Public Inquiries: Robert A Steindorff Requesting possible Variance --to allow building permit on 9.29.acres for one home with 20 ft. driveway on 30th. St. Walter Pechan--10021-47th. St. Requesting easement to property off private road --South of Keats & 47th. St. Late Addition: Scott Hendrix Application for subdivision in Sec. 15 2 acres divided into 1 acre lots. Keeping 1 acre to the North for Ilendrix and giving one acre to brother --(land not being divided:for sale).