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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-88 PZMViy 'PPRDVED l' LAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTE DECEMBER 12, 1988 Chairman DeLapp called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers. Present: DeLapp, Williams, Bucheck, Haacke, Enes, Stevens, Kunde, Johnson, Administrator Morrison. Absent: Hunt, Johnston 1. Agenda Add: 6. Other M/S/P Haacke/Enes - to approve the December 12, 1988 Planning Commission agenda as amended. (Motion carried 8-0). 2. Minutes: November 28, 1988 M/S/P Stevens/Haacke - to approve the November 28, 1988 Planning Commission minutes as amended. (Motion carried 8-0). 3. Concept: CUP & Variance (Ad Venture Media, Inc,; J. Olson) Jamie Olson, representing Ad Venture Media and a part owner of slightly more than one acre in Section 36 along 1-94 which she felt was difficult, if not impossible, to put it to any other use other than a sign structure, lighted 10' x 20' advertising sign. A variance is needed for the sign location because the sign would be less than the minimum 3,000 ft. horizontal distance that is required between advertising signs which are located on the same side of the street. There has been two previous applications and this application is identical to that which was denied in 1986. DeLapp asked for the names of the other owners be put on the application. DeLapp added that the applicant has to show a hardship and an economic hardship was not a valid reason for granting a variance. He also made the applicant aware of our ordinance stating signs may only be lit during normal business hours. The applicant stated she may consider a variance to this ordinance. Administrator Morrison suggested Ms. Olson contact the Deputy Clerk with the owners' names and then a public hearing will be scheduled before the Planning Commission. 4. Comprehensive Plan Commi.ssionmember Williams reported when she was going through the 201 Program file, she found a a memo from Administrator Whitaker, June 22, 1982, stating there had been an amendment to the 1979 Comp Plan to include the 201 Project. On July 6, 1982 a Resolution was passed by the City Council, but this amendment had not been placed in the Comp Plan. LAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1988 PAGE 2 While reading through the old minutes, Marge had found several amendments to the Comp Plan that were never printed in a format and physically placed in the Plan. She suggested the Commission research this and to make sure these amendments be put into a working copy of the Comp Plan. The Commission expressed their appreciation of the time and effort Marge has dedicated to drafting the Comp Plan and expressed their desire to have her continue working on the Plan until it was finished. M/S/P Stevens/Bucheck - to recommend to the City Council to authorize and request Marge Williams continue on as a volunteer semi-official member of the PZ commission in order to work on the Comprehensive Plan. (Motion carried 8-0). 5. 1989 Work Plan Prioritization Item 9 Future Road Plan M/S/P Enes/Haacke - to change Item 9 Future Road Plan - to Review the Future Road Plan with possible insertion into the current Comp Plan. (Motion carried 8-0). M/S/P Enes/Haacke - to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed 1989 Planning Commission Work Plan, prioritized as listed, with additional definition of Future Road Plan. (Motion carried 8-0). 6. other (Amended 1-9-89) Letters, which will be sent to Marge Williams & Lee Hunt, were read .A- 1 etterg.-.w.I1,i.cj1-44.1a- be.sent- to- -Maary-e—.w 1-14- m ,--wa-s read- offering the Planning Commission's deep appreciation for the dedicatedservice she has given to the community by serving on the Planning Commission. M/S/P Enes/Kunde - to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting at 8:35 p.m. (Motion carried 8-0). 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN 1. Review all applications in accordance to the Comprehensive Plan, comment and make recommendations to the City Council. 2. Complete the revision of the Comprehensive Plan and update Ordinances to relate to the Plan. 3. Consider local response to State of MN proposed revisions to Shoreland Management regulations. 4. Residential Estate Zoning a. Definition and Length of cul-de-sacs. b. Road Design c. Creation of a volunteer, City Forester Position 5. Building height limitation --Eliminate the exception which allows broadcast transmission towers. 6. Stronger restrictions for accessory structures in the R1 Zone - the size and number of parcels of less than 5 acres. Definition of garage and storage accessory structures. Size and number of accessory structures in RR Zone on parcels of 20 acres or more. (Check amended ordinances). 7. Conditions or possible restrictions on residential subdivisions where large accessory structures exist. 8. Meet with the county and adjacent community planners to discuss common issues on an "as -needed" basis. 9. Future Road Plan. 10. Retention of wildlife habitat and wetland areas --adequacy of wetland overlay district. 11. Recommend to the City Council a committee be established, of PZ members, business owners, and interested residents (5-7 members) to study an Historic Building/Architectural Overlay District in the Old Village Area. 12. Adopt an ordinance for utility (pipeline and power lines) in the City's Subdivision and platting regulations. comprising Design setbacks 13. Sign/Billboard Ordinance 14. Review sideyard setbacks relative to lot size. 15. Amend the Subdivision Ordinances (Section 400-14, 400-15) requesting the signatures on the Certificate for approval by the Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Commission. 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN (As amended 12-12-88) 1. Review all applications in accordance to the Comprehensive Plan, comment and make recommendations to the City Council. 2. Complete the revision of the Comprehensive Plan and update Ordinances to relate to the Plan. 3. Consider local response to State of MN proposed revisions to Shoreland Management regulations. 4. Residential Estate Zoning a. Definition and Length of cul-de-sacs. b. Road Design c. Creation of a volunteer, City Forester Position 5. Building height limitation --Eliminate the exception which allows broadcast transmission towers. 6. .Stronger restrictions for accessory structures in the R1 Zone - the size and number of parcels of less than 5 acres. Definition of garage and storage accessory structures. Size and number of accessory structures in RR Zone on parcels of 20 acres or more. (Check amended ordinances). 7. Conditions or possible restrictions on residential subdivisions where large accessory structures exist. - 8. Meet with the county and adjacent community planners to discuss common issues on an "as -needed" basis. 9. Future Road Plan. (Amended 12-12-88) To Review the Suture Road Plan with possible insertion into the Comp Plan. 10. Retention of wildlife habitat and wetland areas --adequacy of wetland overlay district. 11. Recommend to the City Council a committee be established, of PZ members, business owners, and interested residents (5-7 members) to study an Historic Building/Architectural Overlay District in the Old Village Area. 12. Adopt an ordinance for utility (pipeline and power lines) in the City's Subdivision and platting regulations. 13. Sign/Biloa*d Ordinance 14. Review sideyard setbacks relative to lot size. 15. Amend the Subdivision Ordinances (Section 400-14, 400-15) requesting the signatures on the Certificate for approval by the Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Commission. comprising Design setbacks The Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City Council. One of the Commission's functions is to hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions on these matters. Lake Elmo Ordinances require that certain documents and information be included in applications. The Planning Commission may postpone consideration of an application that is incomplete and may for other reasons postpone final action on an application. For each item, the Commission will receive reports prepared by the City Staff, open the hearing to the public, and discuss and act on the application. If you are aware of information that hasn't been discussed, please fill out a "Request to Appear Before the Planning Commission" slip; or, if you came late, raise your hand to be recognized. Comments that are pertinent are appreciated. AGENDA LAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 12, 1988 7:30 p.m. MEETING CONVENES 1. Agenda 2. Minutes: November 28, 1988 3. Concept: C.U.P. & Variance (Ad Venture Media, Inc.; J. Olson) 4. Comprehensive Plan 5. 1989 Work Plan Prioritization 6. Adjourn