HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-1988 PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
December 7, 1988
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
The Mounds View Planning Commission was called to 1. Call to Order
order by Chairman Mountin at 7:34 PM on Wednesday,
December 7, 1988.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Burgers, Alman, 2. Roll Call
Miller and Chairman Mountin.
Commissioners Dian, Saunders and Zollner had excused
absences.
ALSO PRESENT: City Planner Herman and Councilmember
Wuori .
Motion/Second: Burgers/Alman to approve the November 3. Approval of
• 2, 1988 minutes as presented. Minutes:
November 2, 1988
4 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
There were no residents requests or comments from 4. Residents
the floor. Requests and
Comments from
the Floor
It was noted there was no one present to represent 5. Consideration of
the applicant. Rslt. No. 240-88,
Minor Subdi-
City Planner Herman reviewed the request of the vision, Paul
applicant. She explained the setback requirements Newcomb, 8085
would now be met for the storage shed, which was Woodlawn Drive,
formerly a garage. The applicant has agreed to put Planning Case
a driveway in within one year. No. 255-88
Chairman Mountin suggested that the surveyors map
be included as an exhibit with the resolution in
future proposals.
• Motion/Second: Miller/Alman to adopt Resolution
No. 240-88, recommending approval of a minor subdivi-
sion for Paul R. Newcomb, 8085 Woodlawn Drive,
Planning Case No. 255-88.
4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
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City Planner Herman reviewed the changes made to the 6. Consideration
• proposed draft ordinance amending Chapter 40 relative of Draft Ordi-
to accessory uses or equipment in side yards since nance Amending
it was last discussed at the Planning Commission Chapter 40 of
agenda session. the Municipal
Code
She advised that the Police Department and Building
Inspector are concerned about the enforcement of the
ordinance change which requires recreational vehicles
to be parked 5 ' from a lot line. They expressed their
concern over selective enforcement and that City
residents are not used to this provision and it could
pose problems in making them aware of the change and
getting them to comply.
There was discussion among the Commission concerning
enforcement of Codes. Most enforcement is a direct
result of complaints received by the City. The Police
Department does not like to be involved in the enforce-
ment of all ordinances, and they do not have the time,
while patrolling the City, to enforce all violations .
It was noted that while there are big lots in the
community, people do not always place their structures
in a workable manner and may have trouble meeting the
5 ' setback requirement . It was also noted that people
placing their recreational vehicles and other equipment
41, right up to the property line can cause a disturbance
or inconvenience for their neighbors.
It was the concensus of the Commissioners that this
needs to be acted on, and the public hearing stage at
the Council level would be a good opportunity for
residents to express their opinions. It will also need
a good deal of publication and exposure to make people
aware of the change once it occurs.
Motion/Second: Alman/Burgers to adopt the Draft
Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View
by amending Chapter 40 entitled, "Zoning, Section I ,
Chapter 40.04, Subdivision F(3 ) , and Section II ,
Chapter 40. 05, Subdivision E(4-6 ) , and forward it
to the Council .
4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
City Planner Herman reported grading work was begun 7. Staff Report
on the SYSCO project . The EAW is up for approval
before the Council on December 12.
City Planner Herman reported Donn Wiski of Resolution,
Inc. , made a presentation to the Council at their last
411 agenda session concerning the Comprehensive Plan Update.
It will be redrafted and then the Planning Commission
will be given the opportunity to take action on it and
send it on to the Council .
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0 She added the Council was very supportive of it.
Councilmember Wuori added it was the concensus of the
Council that this project has to be worked on and
they need to follow through.
The attendees at the November 16 agenda session 8. Chairman's
were Commissioners Miller, Alman, Saunders, Dian Report
and Chairman Mountin, City Planner Herman and
Councilmember Wuori. Commissioners Burgers and
Zollner had excused absences for that meeting.
Chairman Mountin stated she was pleased to see the
informational sheet City Planner Herman had pre-
pared for residents requesting a conditional use
permit or variance. She suggested the variance
sheet have language added that the applicant is
responsible for preparation of a hardship statement,
and the criteria for that should be listed.
Chairman Mountin adjourned the meeting at 8:15 PM. 9. Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
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Kimberly Herman
City Planner
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 240-88
IIICITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A MINOR SUBDIVISION,
PAUL R. NEWCOMB, 8085 WOODLAWN DRIVE,
PLANNING CASE NO. 255-88
WHEREAS, Mr. Paul R. Newcomb, 8085 Woodlawn Drive, has
requested approval of a minor subdivision dividing his lot into
two lots; one lot 75 ' x 150 ' and the other 100 ' x 150 ' ; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the
applicant ' s request for a minor subdivision and determines that
it is in conformance with Chapters 40 and 42 of the City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning
Commission of the City of Mounds View recommends approval of the
minor subdivision request by Mr. Newcomb contingent upon
the following:
1 ) Providing the City with appropriate title abstracts
and recording those abstracts with Ramsey County.
a2 ) That a driveway be constructed on the remaining lot to
afford accessibility to the lot within one year of
recording of the subdivision.
3 ) The garage on the newly created lot be removed or a
house built on the premises within one year of
recording of the subdivision.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission
directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council
prior to approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 7th day of December, 1988.
ATTEST:
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