HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-81 PZMLAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, AUGUST 10, 1981
Chairman Michels called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
PRESENT: Lyall, Gifford, Moe, Lundquist, Halden, Dreher and Mazarra(8:04)
ABSENT : Forsblad and Prince.
GUN CLUB: Administrator Whittaker reviewed the Council's action on the
Gun Club proposal. The Commission asked for a breakdown of
the reasons why the proposal was denied; and expressed
chagrin over the fact that the Council actiononthe proposal
appeared to be based on comments that were received after
the public hearing and were not presented to the Commission.
The Commission based their recommendation solely on the testimony
heard at the public hearing.
--Moe - People need a place to shoot. Found it difficult to
understand why people would call after the public hearing to
express their opposition. Would like to see the written
comments regarding this proposal.
--Michels - Expressed concern that the Council did not give the
Gun Club an opportunity to respond,'as the Council has previously
permitted applicants to speak in their own behalf at Council
meetings. He feels there is a consistency problem. He would
like the Council to also list their reasons in granting variances
such as the one for thS. Wyland swimming pool - where is the
hardship. Does not oppose the variance but for the sake of
consistency feels the reasons and hardships should be noted.
--Whittaker - Will draft a list of reasons for the Council's
decision on the Gun club.
MINUTES:
HEARING
Dorothy Lyons saiddthat altho she ,spoke in favor of the Club
at the hearing,she had serious concerns about the request
after reviewing the plans. She did not oppose the present
use of the Club; but, was disturbed by new plan. She had not
reviewed the new plans before the public hearing.
--Lundquist - Noted he may have had a diffent opinion or vote
on the request had Lyons, one of the more affected property
owners, objected to the proposal at the meeting.
Whittaker responded to the Wyland Variance question by stating
the Council's reasons and noting the minutes should have re-
flected the reasons were per the Administrators memo.
M/S/P Lundquist/Halden to approve the minutes of July 27, 1981,
as submitted.
- AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODETOREFERENCE CONSERVANCY REGULATIONS:
Chairman Michels opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Whittaker explained the new inserts and incorporating them
into the Code. He noted that the Council discussed doing a
wetland study, as recommended by Martin Ziebell, Soil Conservation
Service. The present ordinance will regulate sensitive areas
by soil type not by specific uses and limits.
Chairman Michels closed the hearing at 8:02 p.m. There was no
citizen representation in the audience.
M/S/P Lundquist/Halden to recommend approval of the reference
inserts to the Conservency Regulation, amending the City Zoning
Ordinance and City Code.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, AUGUST 10, 1981 -2-
GRANT TOWNSHIP PLAN: Whittaker reported that the Council has not.
reviewed the plan yet, therefore, no response has been sent.
KAISER: Whittaker reported that Mr. Kaiser did not appear before the
Council.
--Michels - As an after -thought, felt it would be advantageous
to both the City and Mr. Kaiser, if Kaiser would obtain an easement
along the N boundary that would run through to the next property
line in order to extend service to the four houses to the east.
This would be in line with a City road plan and avoid future
problems should the railroad ever deny access across their property.
Based on discussion with Mr. Kaiser at the last meeting, he felt
Mr. Kaiser would not be opposed to this recommendation.
M/S/P Michels/Lundquist to recommend the City Council approve
extending the road r-o-w, along the north boundary to the east,
and permit the same or equivalent accessory building, 1,000 sq.ft./1 1/2A,
as if platted for 2 or 3 lots or 2,000/3,000 sq. ft.; and,
also recommend Mr. Kaiser try to acquire the landlocked parcel
and agree not to subdivide the large accessory building off„of the
total parcel, thereby making the structure anon -conforming use.
This motion to serve as a clarification of the previous PZC
recommendation.
CROMBIE RESIGNATION: Whittaker read Brian Crombie's letter of
resignation.
PZC SECRETARY: M/S/P Gifford/Lyall to nominate Bob Dreher to
as secretary of the Planning Commission.
M/S/P Halden/Gifford to accept by acclaimation Bob Dreher as
secretary of the Planning Commission. Dreher abstained.
serve
KAISER: The Commission recommended that the City Council members
look at the Kaiser property before acting on the proposal.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:35 p.m.
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CITY OF
LAKE
ELMO
City of Lake Elmo
777-5510
P. 0. Box J / Thirty-third and Laverne Avenue / Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042
AGENDA
LAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION
August 10, 1981
7:30 P.M. 1. Meeting convenes
2. Minutes, July 27, 1981
7 : 45 P .M. 3. Hearing ---Amendments to City Code to
reference Conservancy regulations
8:00 P.M. 4. Council Action:
A. Gun Club
B. Grant Town Plan
C. Kaiser