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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.07.26 PC MinutesThe Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:07PM by Chairman Peltier. PRESENT: Miltz-Miller, Agness, Schumann, Peltier, Administrator Museus Carole LaBelle ABSENT: Malaski, Rubenzer Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Agness to approve the minutes of June 28, 1995 as amended. All aye, motion passed. Mr. Harley Johnson, Jr., 14196 Fenway Avenue, has requested a SUP to construct a 66' x 48' pole building at the above address. The property is currently zoned RR1, which allows 1,200 sq ft of accessory building. This property is subject to an existing SUP permitting a 48' x 63' structure, which is already located on the site. The Hugo Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on Mr. Johnson's request on June 28, 1995, and recommended approval of the SUP to the City Council. With the assistance of Councilman LaValle, staff has prepared a proposed SUP to address the Council's concerns. Mr. Johnson requested other residents on the road share the cost of dust control. He stated he will not be selling any products besides sod, no rock or shrubs. Mr. Johnson stated he sells approximately 400,000 yards of sod per year. Mr. Johnson also requested he be allowed to work until 10:00PM Monday through Saturday. Commissioner Kellison felt a sunset clause would be appropriate to protect against over expansion in a residential area. Limiting the amount of product sold was also recommended. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Agness to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit for Harley Johnson subject to the following special conditions. 1. Property owner may construct and maintain two buildings on the site for the storage and maintenance of equipment and materials related to the permitted business. The buildings may not exceed 3,168 SF each. All equipment and materials maintained on the site related to the business must be stored in the building when not in use. 2. Permitted commercial activity on the site shall include only the cultivation, trucking, and sale of sod. 3. The hours of product sales shall be limited to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, and 9 AM to 7:00 PM on Sundays. 4. Trucking of materials and equipment, to and from the site, shall be limited to the hours of 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. No sod may be hauled onto the site on Sundays. 5. The property owners may maintain and operate two trucks up to 80,000 GVW, but not exceed 9 -ton per axle when loaded. 6. The haul roads for the business shall be the most direct route from the site along Fenway Avenue and 140th Street to T.H. 61. The property owner shall be responsible for ensuring its agents use these routes. P.C. Minutes - July 26, 1995 Page 2 7. Sod grown off the site may be stored and sold on the site. 8. The hours of oPeration contained in this Special Use Permit do not apply to the cultivation of sod on the site or adjacent property. 9. This Permit supersedes all previous Special Use Permits issued to this property. 10. Staff and applicant determine the volume of sod to be sold per year, from the site, whether wholesale or retail. AYE: Agness, Kellison, Schumann, Peltier ABSTAIN: Miltz-Miller Motion passed. AME Art and Mary Munger, 5311 165th Street, have requested an amendment to an existing SUP on their property to allow for the addition of a 320 sq ft addition to an existing outbuilding on the site. This would increase the gross floor area of accessory buildings on the property to 5,568 sq ft, where 3,600 sq ft is allowed by ordinance. The Mungers' property consists of 19 acres zoned Conservancy. The public hearing was opened. Ms. Tara Hagle adamantly opposed any addition to Mr. Mungers buildings on site. The public hearing was closed. Mr. Munger stated he has two, 19 acre parcels. He has 8 horses on site. He uses the buildings for equipment and feed storage, a barn for the animals, and other personal items. Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Schumann to recommend approval of the request of Art & Mary Munger to construct a 320 sq. ft. addition on their property at 5311 165th St. AYE: Schumann, Peltier NAY: Ke1lison" Aqness, Miltz-Miller Motion failed. Mr. Thomas Walsh, 5635 165th Street, has submitted an application for a SUP to store and process firewood at the above address. The PC iast considered this request on May 24, 1995, when they tabled action on the request until their meeting of July 26, 1995 in order to allow Mr. Walsh the opportunity to present additional information on the proposed use of the property. Specifically, the PC requested a more detailed site plan of the proposed use, to include tree planting, survey of the property, delineation of the wetlands, and Rice Creek Watershed approval, as well as approval from the Hugo Fire Chief for emergency vehicle access to the property. Mr. Walsh has provided the City a letter from Kate Drewry, Administrator of the RCWD, recommending that a wetlands delineation be made for the site. P.C. Minutes - July 26, 1995 Page 3 Mr. Walsh was present but could not provide any additional information requested by the Planning Commission as specified previously. Motion made by Miltz-Miller to table this request until the applicant provide all requested information. Motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Schumann stated he had met with the applicant and his neighbors to negotiate the proposed location of the road, plantings and sizes of trees, location of the material to be stockpiled, etc. This information was not provided to the entire Commission. Motion made Kellison, seconded by Agness to recommend denial of the Special Use Permit request of Thomas Walsh, 5635 165th St. for lack of information. AYE: Miltz-Miller, Agness, Peltier, Kellison NAY: Schumann MINOR SUBDIVISION (WAUGH) Edward and Grace Waugh, 14032 Flay Avenue, have requested a minor subdivision of 2.1 acres of RB -zoned property into three parcels. Parcel A does not meet the minimum requirements of the City's subdivision regulations, though it is the intent of the Waughs' to transfer this property to the adjacent property owner (Rd's) to align property ownership with existing land use. Parcels B and C do meet the minimum requirements of the City's subdivision regulations for the zoning district, and required lot width on T.H. 61. Both parcels have access to municipal sewer and water. Wetlands delineation is not yet prepared for the site, nor has approval been received from the RCWD. A driveway permit may be required from MNDOT for access to T.H. 61 for Lot C. Mr. John Charais, ERA Muske Company, represented Mr. Waugh. There was no comment from the general public. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Schumann to recommend approval of the request of Ed & Grace Waugh to subdivide 2.1 acres into three parcels subject to the following conditions: 1. Parcel A must be transferred to the adjacent property owner, and included in that property owner's legal description and not be recorded as a separate parcel of record. 2. Permitting of the subdivision by the RCWD. 3. A driveway permit for Parcel C be obtained from MNDOT, if required. 4. The metal shed crossing the proposed property line between Parcel B and C must be moved onto Parcel B and meet the required setbacks. All aye, motion passed. P.C. Minutes - July 26, 1995 Page 4 Ed Elliot of Loucks and Associates was present and encouraged the Commission to set a date to continue and complete work on the City's comprehensive plan. Commissioner Agness requested additional information regarding the proposed districts for the City, urban service, rural service, and agricultural. The Commission requested definitions of each district, the options and benefits of each district. Administrator Museus and Mr. Elliot will compile a list to be provided the Commissioners prior to the meeting of August 3, 1995. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Peltier to recess the meeting until Thursday, August 3, 1995, 7:00PM, Hugo City Hall. All aye, motion passed. Carole LaBelle, Secretary Hugo Planning Commission