HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-28-80 PZMLAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, MAY 28, 1980
Vice Chairman Curran called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES:
LUNDQUIST
Lundquist, Prince, Crombie, Michels (8n.m.)
Lundquist moved, seconded by Curran, to approve the minutes
of May 13, 1980. Motion carried 4•-0-1, Prince abstained,
REZONING AND MINOR SUBDIVISION: The Lutheran Church in
America is proposing to buy 6.1A, of an 80A tract, owned
by Bill Lundquist. The present zoning is Rural Residential,
Mr, Lundquist is requesting a minor subdivision and. rezoning
to Public.
The parcel is located on the south-west corner. of Highway 36
and County 17, The 6 acres will extend between the towers
on the NSP easement.
The initial church will. be "L" shaped and contain 5400 sg.ft,
-Estimated size of the congrecration is 180; Expansion would
go to the front of the structure with parking for 75 cars
to the rear. The proposed time table until construction is
three years. Land use across I-Iighway 36, in Grant Township,
is GB and Highway Business,
Soils in this area are rated 49 B & 49C, Mr. Lundquist
stated that there has never been water problems in this
area. The Administrator noted this type of soil percs
fast and the City should be aware some special handling may
be necessary before a septic system is installed.
Mr. Lundquist said the site plan presented is very general
as construction is not proposed for three years. The Administrator
said that before a building permit could he issued a. detailed
site plan will he necessary.
The Commission discussed road alignment, sight -lines, powerline
easements and use,
Richard Bergman, neighbor, stated he is not opposed to a
church at this location, but is concerned about the rezoning
should the church decide not to built at this location, The
Administrator said that public use is very limited; and,
should the property be resold for another use, rezoning would
be necessary The Commission could not grant the minor -subdivision
without the rezoning because it would make the 6 A parcel
non -conforming in the Rural Residential Zone.
Mr. Lundquist said he has an agreement written into the
contract prohibiting commercial use of this parcel for 25
years. The_Commission requested a copy of this provision.
The Administrator stated the Commission should determine if
this is an appropriate place for this use and an appropriate
risk. It is not normal City policy to rezone a parcel before
a specific plan is submitted, although, the limited use in
the Public zone provides more control over the land.
The Commission agreed this area lends itself to the proposed
use. The main question is the time -table for construction.
LARE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION, MAY 28, 1980
LUNDQUIST REZONING; Prince moved, seconded by Crombie, to rezone a
6,1 acre parcel from Rural Residential to Public, and approve
the minor sub -division. Motion carried 4-0--1 Lundquist
abstained,
CONSERVENCY ZONE: Rob Chelseth reviewed the wetland and restricted
soil districts, This addition to the City Code will enable
the City and the property owner to be aware of areas of
special concernp Special Development Permits will allow
the property owner to improve the problem area before develop-
ment, This will he handled through the Zoning Administrator
and will not require a hearing or. Council action,
The Commission will review the plan for the next meeting.
MN/DOT COMMENTS ON COMP PLAN: The Administrator will change the
designation of Highway 212 to Highway 5 in our plan,
The Commission discussed the proposed trrail along the Soo
Line Right--of-Way, Crombie expressed strong opposition to
any such trails stating they provide access to private
property, create a policing and littering problem and
disrupt residents along the trail, The commission also
questioned accessah.iltiy for emergency vehicles along the
trail,
Crombie moved, seconded. by Michels, to recommend opposition
to trails through or near residential areas until adequate
policing for vandalism,' littering, and disruption of residents
can be provided, also adequate parking and emergency vehicle
access is provided, Motion carried 4-0-1 Prince abstained,
PINE SPRINGS PLAN: The Commissions main concern is adequate drainage
be provided in all the platted areas and, indicate that
there will be no accessibility to Lake Elmo's park facilities
from Rine Springs, The Administrator will send a letter
with these concerns,
HEARINGSI The Administrator confirmed the hearing times for the June 9'
meeting on the Swanson CUP for an Animal Hospital and the
Non -Conforming Structures, June 23 meeting - Minor Changes
in the Shoreland Ordinance,
ADJOURNMENT: 9:45 p.m.
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Thirty-third and Laverne Avenue
Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042
777-5510
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
7:30 P.M.
7:45 P.M.
8:15 P.M.
9:00 P.M.
May 28, 1980
WEDNESDAY
(Because of Memorial Day Holiday)
Meeting convenes
- Minutes, May 13, 1980 meeting
Public Hearing --Win. Lundquist
for rezoning from R.R. to Public
for Church; and Minor Subdivision
Rob Chelseth--Present guidelines
for conservancy areas
React to Mn/Dot comments on
Comprehensive Plan
React to Pine Springs plan
Confirm Hearings:
A. Swanson CUP for Animal Hospital
B. Non -conforming Structures
C. Minor changes in Shoreland
Ordinance --again