HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-23-83 PZMLAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, MAY 23, 1983
Chairman Prince called the meeting to order at 7:38 p. m.
Commissioners present: Gifford, Michels, Nazarian, Lundquist and Moe
Absent: Dreher, Peterson, Graves, Ryberg and Lyall.
1. MINUTES: May 9, 1983 -
M/S/P Michels/Moe to approve the minutes of May 9, 1983, as
written. Carried 6-0.
6. REPORT ON COLOSIMO AND SOVEREIGN:
The Council deferred action on the hearings and variance requests
for two reasons. 1. the new affidavit verification procedure
was not in effect when the notices were sent - new notification
and hearing will have to be set. 2. Both parties agreed to
bring in preliminary plats for their parcels. Sovereign informed
the Council that the Planning Commission recommendation to plat
two 125' lots off of Olson Lake Tr. would not be feasible in
that the extension of Parcel 1 & 2 would prevent locating a
cul-de-sac in that area necessary for future development. He
indicated he will bring in the cul-de-sac and subdivision plan;
but, will still ask for a lot size variance.
- -Michels - the two ownership in one family is not an adequate
reason for creating a substandard lot.
- -Prince - need a more accurate sketch showing dimensions, septic
and drainfield location and future location of Parcel 1 & 2. Also
present and future road/driveway alignments.
Colosimo - City Attorney suggested that the City obtain a deed
from Maistrovich, Colosimo and Springborn for public right-of-way
on the existing driveway. Several Council members -appeared -to favor
granting a variance to permit Colosimo's to rebuild on an unimproved
street. Their main concen was the improvement of Jane Rd. N.
--Prince - questioned where r-o-w for Jane Rd. N. & Colosimo
driveway easment road were located. Whittaker will verify
r-o-w for the future extension of Jane Rd. N.
- -Nazarian - received a call from a resident on the Jane Rd. N.
improvement - concerned about construction equipment tearing
up the road.
7. JUNE 13 MEETING: The Secretary will verify who can attend the
reschedule June 13 meeting.
8. GRANT TOWNSHIP REZONING: Whittaker referred the Commission to
the hearing notice for rezoning property off of Highway 36 &
County 17 to Commercial. Lake Elmo proposes no commercial use
on the south side of the higheay. The Commission offered no
comments as they did not feel this rezoning would have any
impact on Lake Elmo.
9. PLANNING BOOK: Whittaker informed the Commission that Gunner
Isberg's book "Local and Regional Planning In Minnesota" is
available at the City Office for any member interested in using
it.
10. OTHER COUNCIL UP -DATE: Whittaker up -dated the Commission on
the Klawitter law suit - City is taking them to court; C&NW
rezoning - City waiting for the declaratory judgement; and
Nelson/Hageman - City received letter requesting reconsideration
of their rezoning request pending legal ramifications.
LAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION, MAY 23, 1983 -2-
3. DECOSTER - LARGE LOT SUBDIVISION AND HEARING DATE:
Douglas Decoster was present and explained the location and
intended use of the property. Mr. John Bodey is proposing
to purchase 11.45 acres for residential use. This lot abuts
the Armstrong property.
- -Lundquist - noted the 'exception parcel", which is a parcel
of record, has a tiny sliver of property, owned by Tom Armstrong
along its southwest boundary, adjacent to the Bodey/Decoster
parcel. If this is a reserved strip, he recommended that the
two property owners, Armstrong and Pierre resolve the discrepancy
and deed the "sliver" to the.Pierre exception parcel. As long
as there is no dispute between the involved property owners,
now is the time to rectify the title.
--Commission recommended that Mr. Decoster split off the remaining
40 acres of his property, north of loth St. abutting this piece
with the same .parcel number, during this Large uotiSub.division process
- -Whittaker - as this is a 10 acre zone, hares to require a sub-
division plan. He explained the park donation requirements for
large lot subdivisions. He referred the Commission to his
letter of May 19, which outlines all the material Mr. Decoster
will have to have ready for the hearing; also, he recommended
that the City Engineer review the proposal before the hearing.
The Commission also considered establishing a $175/lot park
donation for 10 acre lots. Additional park dedication/donation
can be required should the property be further subdivided.
M/S/P Nazarian/Gifford to call a public hearing on June 13, 1983,
at 7:45 p.m. to consider a large lot subdivision for Douglas
Decoster, subject to any and all supporting data being available
by the 31st of May. Carried 6-0,
2. BURRWOOD ESTATES - PRELIMINARY PLAT AND HEARING DATE:
Bruce Folz presented the preliminary plat. He informed the
Commission that because of financial cutbacks, Demontreville Tr. N.
will continue to serve as County 13 with Highlands Trail becoming
the new County 13 sometime in the distant future. Because of
this situation the County is requesting 100 ft. r-o-w dedication
from Burrwood Estates. (County letter of May 16 , 19831. Valley
Branch had two verbal concerns: 1. the overflow berm from pond
#1 should provide a pipe to outlet the water before it overflows.
and creates erosion problems and; 2; the size of the culvert
at the south end of the parcel. Folz will redraw the plan and include
the Valley Branch ?ecommendations.
- -Prince - may have to look at 50 ft, set -back requirement since
County is also requiring a 50 r-o-w - setback on the preliminary
plat is shown at 30 ft. - variance request could be considered.
--Folz - if completed, may present Final Plat with Preliminary
Plat for approval at the hearing.
M/S/P Nazarian/Moe to hold a public hearing on June 13, 1983, at
8 p.m. to consider the Preliminary, and possibly the Final Plat
of Burrwood Estates. Carried 6-0.
LAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION, MAY 23, 1983 -3-
4. GENE PELTIER - REVIEW VARIANCE, REZONING AND HEARING DATE:
Bruce Folz presented Mr. Peltier's request to rezone one
1 1/2 acre lot out of a 40 acre parcel. The parcel would be
accessed off an unimproved right-of-waysection of Legion Avenue
in Eden Park. Folz explained possible future road connections
through the property from Lake Elmo Avenue to Legion and a
possible north extension of Legion to the Myron Ellman Addition.
The 40 acre parcel is located south of the Earl Goerss property
and north of Pete Durand. Goerss has indicated that he might
consider developing a concept plan for his property in conjunction
with an over-all plan for the Peltier parcel. At this time,
Peltier just wants the one lot for his son. He plans to develop
the property at -a later time and would incorporate the proposed
lot into the future plat.
- -Prince - have been requiring platting.
--Folz - will make a commitment to plat when remaining property
is developed. Not creating a legal or title problem by doing
this
--Whittaker = issue is equal treatment of all similar requests.
Same as Neudahl and Crombie.
--Folz - this being the case, may make sense to rezone the entire
parcel and possibly include the Goerss property.
--Prince - confirmed R-1 zoning for this parcel in the Comp Plan.
--Nazarian - need to address park dedication, ponding, etc. at
the hearing.
M/S/P Nazarian/Moe to call a public hearing to consider a
variance from the Subdivision Ordinance, a Simple Lot Division
and rezoning, from RR to R-1 for Gene Peltier. Carried 6-0.
5. BROOKFIELD III - SITE AND BUILDING PLANS:
The Commission reviewed the Building Inspector's memo and the
application of Brookfield Associates regarding site and building
plan review for Brookfield III.
Dave Loos explained the exterior material of the building, which
will be a one-story warehouse/office building like Brookfield I.
He submitted a proposed landscape plan designed by Siefert Nursery.
- -Whittaker - Ordinance does not require screening or buffering
between commercial uses; but the loading dock must be screened.
--Prince - would like to see the area look more attractive -
believes this can be handled with landscape.
- -Loos explained how the number of parking spaces were arrived
at. Office space requires 1 per 200 sq. ft. - warehousing
requires 1 per 800 sq. ft. 29 spaces are provided calculated
on the 800 requirement.
--Gifford - cannot see any problem in requiring less parking
spaces when they are not needed.
--Loos - plan on completing the landscape islands at Brookfield
II this summer.
The Commission discussed Pine Tree screen south of the drainage
ditch. This property belongs to the school. Don Raleigh indicated
he would supply the trees if the school would allow a row of
trees to be planted and agree to replace broken or damaged trees
caused by the children. Dave Loos explained that trees along the
north ditch were not feasible because they would be pushed into
the ditch area during snow removal.
LAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION, MAY 23, 1983 -4-
5. BROOKFIELD III BUILDING AND SITE PLANS:
--Prince - favored Don Raleigh's suggestion. No problem with
the parking or building - would like to see more landscaping.
M/S/P Nazarian/Moe to table a recommendation for the Brookfield
III Site and Building Plan pending a further detailed landscape
plan. Carried 6-0.
The Commission will review this June 13 if it is ready.
ADJOURNMENT: M/S/P Moe/Michels to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Carried 6-0.
CITY OF
LAKE
ELMO
City of Lake Elmo
777-5510
3880 Laverne Avenue North / Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042
AGENDA
LAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION
May 23, 1983
7:30 P.M.-- Meeting convenes
1. Minutes, May 9 meeting
2. Review Preliminary Plat and set hearin
for Burrwood Estates-Demontreville Trail
& 55th. St.
8:00 P.M.-- 3. Review Large Lot Subdivision and
set hearing for DeCoster-E. 390 ft.of the
Westerly 780 feet of the NWk of the SW4 of
Section 28.
8:15 P.M.-- 4. Review Peltier request for Variance from
Section 401.210 and 401.040 A of Subdivining
Ordinance for Simple Lot Division where platting
required and Rezoning from RR to R1; set hearing
for same--2349 Legion AVe. No. -the south 250 ft.
of the north 435.84 feet of the W. 261.36 ft. of
east 301.36 ft. of Gov. Lot 3, Section 24.
8:45 P.M.-- 5. Site and Bldg. Plan approval for Brookfield III
Building.
9:15 P.M.-- 6. Report on Colosimo and Sovereign
7. Meeting, June 13-
Peltier
DeCoster
Burrwood
Poss.-Colosimo
Soveriegn
Joint Meeting, June 14