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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-81 PZMLAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, SEPTEMBER 14, 1981 Chairman Michels called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. ROLL CALL: Prince, Gifford, Nazariin, Lyall, Moe and Lundquist. Also Administrator Whittaker. Absent Malden, Forsblad, Mazarra- and Dreher. 1. MIrUTES - AUGUST 24, 1981: M/S/P Prince/Gafford to approve the minutes of August. 24, 1981, as written. Michels and Lyall abstained, 2, OAKDALE GUN CLUB - PERMIT TO MOVE GARAGE: Jerome Marah presented' the Club's _plan; to move a garage from 140 Inwood onto the Gun Club property. The --garage would replace a deteriorating chicken coop that isusedto store maintenance equipment, The garage has to be moved from its present site by September 26. The Building Inspector has inspected the garage and said the building is sound, but=recommended structural reinforcement in the roof in order to comply with the code. - Gifford - given the past action of the Council regarding the Gun Club - would approval of this request constitute an improvement that would change their Special Use Permit - what would the legal consequences be. --Whittaker noted that the Gun Club is aware that the Council can adjust or deny their permit when it is reviewed at the first of the year - and are still willing to make this improvement (investment), M/S/P Lyall/Lundquist to recommend approval of a moving permit for the Oakdale Gun Club to move a 20' x 22' garage from 140 Ironwood to the Gun Club property provided that the necessary structural work is completed; the exterior conform aesthetically with the other buildings on the property; the present 'chicken coop' be demolished and removed; and the building be used for the same purpose as the one being removed - the storage of lawn and maintenance equipment. Motion carried. 'Gifford abstained. 3, OUTLINE FOR HIGHWAY PLAN: The Commission -reviewed the Administrator's memo of September 10, 1981 - Highway Plan': along with related correspondence from Mn/DOT - I-94 and Larry Bohrer, and discussed the alignment map. --Prince requested adding an access road to Lake Elmo Hardwood from Highway 5 - east of Hagbergs, --Whittaker explain] the criteria to qualify for a State Aid road. --Gifford - asked why Schmidts were issued a building permit given a possible alignment of County 13 through this parcel. --Whittaker - doubts the road would go directly through the Schmidt property and the second reason for permitting them to build is because there is no plan on file that says there is going to be a road there - except in a very general way. Because of situations like this the Administrator strongly LtAmended 10/12/81 urges the new of a Highway Plan. development PLANNING COMMISSION 9/14/81 PAGE 2 HIGHWAY PLAN - Continued --Gifford - suggested changing the designation of County 13 from Demontreville Trail to Highlands Trail. --Whittaker noted maintenance of Demontreville is a consideration in . changing the designation;yhut will add the suggestion. to the list. The Commission further discussed collector and connector. streets. The Commission will prepare a priority list for discussion September 28, A map indicating the proposed alignments will also be available September 28, Whittaker asked the Commission for their comments about the I.94 frontage road alignments, intersections, connections existing street; etc, He up -dated the Commission on MSA Project 1 and will copy OakdaleLs plan on the extension of County 68 (50th Street) to the Commission, 4, CODE AMENDMENTS: No further information was available. 5, PLANNING CONFERENCE/GENERAL TRAINING; Mae, Prince and Gifford indicated they would attend the Planning Conference. Registration confirmation will be made at the September 28 meeting, WASHINGTON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Commission reiiewed the pertinent material, and had no opposition other than concern regarding the airport zoning. M/S/P Gifford/Nazarian to recommend the City Council approve Washington County's Comprehensive Plan with the notation that Lake Elmo is concerned about the airport zoning indicated in the plan. 7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/MET COUNCIL: Whittaker reported on -the Met Council action that suspended review of the City's Comp Plan, 8, PROJECT 1006; The Commission discussed the proposed project with the Administrator, ADJOURNMENT: 9;30 p.m. 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 SEPTEMBER 14, 1981 7:30 P.M. ----Meeting convenes 1. Minutes - August 24, 1981 7:45 P.M.- 2. Oakdale Gun Club - Permit to move garage from 140 Innwood to Gun Club; replacing shed on property. 8:00 P.M.- 3. Outline for Highway Plan 8:30 P.M.- 4. Discuss Code Amendments 5. Planning Conference/General Training 6. Washington County Comprehensive Plan - CITY OF LAKE - ELMO City of Lake Elmo 777-5510 P. 0. Box J / Thirty-third and Laverne Avenue / Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042 MEMO TO: The City Council FR: Larry Whittaker DT: Sept. 10, 1981 RE: FALL CLEAN-UP DAYS CC: Press, Admin., Rolle, Kathy, Edna At your request, I have arranged for a Fall Clean-up Day. I will try to outline the "program" here; and answer questions Tuesday night. DATE: October 24, 1981 TIME: 8:00 a.m. to Noon STAFF: Entire City Crew and VOLUNTEERS: Will solicit help from all Community groups (Tri-Lakes Assoc, Cimarron Homeowners Assoc., Lions, JAYCEES, Scouts, VFW - and others you may suggest) Will meet two weeks before Clean-up Day with participating groups and Maintenance men to identify jobs, set up locations for each to work, line up volunteers to check I.D.s and collect fees. * Suggest we offer participating groups a share of any profits we generate -after expenses for hauler and over -time pay. HAULER: Plan to use Bellaire as they have more equipment, are willing to commit more drivers, have a packer we can use, will work from 7:30 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Hope to have three drivers available; start with clean packer and 3-30 yard boxes COMMUNITY GROUPS: Those that are hauling for others will be sent to the head of the line; MUST HAVE CITY Sticker; apply in advance. No charge. BRUSH: Will have to be cut in 3 foot lengths; will not be dumped on landfill this time. METAL: Those with large objects will be able to unlaod their own vehicles, with direction from volunteer of one of the Maintenance men. RECYCLING: Other materials that can be recycled will be provided with an area to bring sorted materials. Trying to get Scouts and/or other groups to set up stations for various materials. FRIDAY NIGHT: The gates will not be open. This has been a perpetual problem. The boxes are often full before the Clean-up Day begins. We will notify residents that there is to be NO dumping until Saturday morning. Grew and haulers will arrive at 7:00 a.m. to clean-up anything that is left; and to make sure there are empty boxes to open gates with, at 8:00a.m. Any illegal dumper who can be identified will be prosecuted. FFFS: I suggest we use the No. St. Paul Fees, this time. We can, then, determine if they are adequate to finance this project next year. $25.00 for dump truck - will be encouraged to take it directly to the dump or Bellaire transfer station on Co. Rd. 12 and Co. Rd. 36 $10.00 - pick-up or large trailer $5.00 - Station wagon or small trailer (under 6 feet) $3.00 - Car 750 each tire NON-RESIDENTS: Double fees - if they miss the barrage encouragen°them to stay home. I would appreciate any suggestion or comments you might have BEFORE THE MEETING. I can, then, address them before the Council acts on this proposal. INVITATION TO: All Members Of The Park Commission And Planning Commission FROM: The City Council DATE: September 10, 1981 FOR: Appreciation Dinner You are cordially invited to - and encouraged to attend - an appreciation dinner in your honor. Tuesday - September 15, 1981 at 6:00 p.m. Cash Bar Ben's Elmo Inn The Council would also like to listen to your concerns about issues facing the City before the dinner. Please come early - or late - and.share some of these thoughts, in the Council Chambers. 5:15 - Park Commission 5:40 - Planning Commission P.S. If you can't come, please call.