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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.02.13 PC MinutesMINUTES HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION February 13, 2003 (Fall to Order Chairperson Schumann called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. PRESENT: Bailly, Kleissler, McRoberts, Peltier, Rosenquist, Schumann ABSENT: Malaski ALSO PRESENT: John Rask, Community Development Director Michele Lindau, Planning Commission Secretary Minutes of January 23, 2003 Peltier made motion, Bailly seconded, to approve of the minutes of January 23, 2003, as submitted. All Ayes. Motion carried Minutes of February 1, 2003 Kleissler made motion, McRoberts seconded, to approve the minutes of February 1, 2003, as amended. Ayes: Bailly, Kleissler, McRoberts, Rosenquist, Schumann Abstain: Peltier Motion carried. Don Hauble — Minor Subdivision The Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of Don Hauble, 5490 125th Street North, for a lot split to subdivide a 7.4 -acre property into two lots. Both lots would receive access from 125th Street. The westerly lot would be approximately five acres and would contain the existing home site. The easterly lot would be 2.4 acres and would be sold for a future home site. Schumann opened the public hearing but there were no comments. Schumann closed the public hearing. The Commission discussed the lack of sewer and water accessible to the property, though it was in the MUSA. Staff included a condition in the draft resolutions that would required the applicant Planning Commission Meeting February 13, 2003 - page 2 to either pay a cash escrow for the future road and utility improvements, or enter into an assessment agreement for the future improvements. Gerald Hauble, neighbor and brother to Don Hauble, was present at the meeting. Schumann asked him which he preferred, private septic or to hook up to the City sewer. Hauble said he couldn't answer that without consulting his brother. Rosenquist made motion, McRoberts seconded, to recommend approval of the lot split. Schumann made a friendly amendment asking to see a future assessment agreement. All Ayes. Motion carried. Tom Jackson — Minor Subdivision (Lot Split) Bald Eagle Industrial Park The Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of Tom Jackson and Judy Marier, 21262 Floral Bay N., Forest Lake, for approval of a lot split to subdivide a 6.4 parcel into two lots. One parcel would be 2.26 acres and the other would be 4.14 acres. The front lot would receive access from Fenway Boulevard and the rear lot would receive access from the new street on the adjacent City property. Jackson planned on developing the site as a campus development with shared on-site facilities. On June 17, 2002, the City Council approved a site plan and campus development for Stockness Construction and Tom Jackson on the subject property for the construction of a 19,200 square foot building on the parcel adjacent to Fenway Boulevard and a campus development to the rear of the property. Jackson was requesting to split the lot in order to construct the building and separate the rear property for a second phase. Staff indicated that the campus development would be subject to a separate site plan review. Schumann opened the public hearing but there were no comments. Schumann closed the public hearing. Schumann was concerned about creating a landlocked parcel should the road not be built. The CD Director stated that should the road not be built, access would be provided through the other lot as a shared access. McRoberts made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend approval of the lot split subject to the conditions in the draft resolution prepared by staff. All Ayes. Motion carried. MN Union Builders Site Plan for Accessory Building The Commission considered the request of Minnesota Union Builders, 13285 Fenway Boulevard North, to display a model home on their industrial property located in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park, which would allow potential buyers to view the type of home produced by them. The model home would not be inhabited and would be changed from time to time. The home would meet all Planning Commission Meeting February 13, 2003 - page 3 applicable ordinance requirements, including setback requirements. Staff found the display of a model home would be accessory to the primary use of the property, which is a module home manufacturing business, and would be a permitted use provided a site plan is reviewed and approved by the City Council. Ron Nieberg from Minnesota Union Builders was at the meeting to answer questions. Schumann asked if the building would be on permanent footings. Nieberg replied that the building would be on piers to stabilize it and would not be on a continuous foundation. Rosenquist said he would like to see it inspected by the Building Inspector to ensure the piers and tie downs comply with the building code. McRoberts asked it the structure would change from time to time. Nieberg said they would be changing the home about once a year but the size would remain the same. Rosenquist suggested a condition be added to require the structure be removed should the present owner vacate the building. Kleissler asked if they would be doing any landscaping around the structure and Nieberg said they would. Rosenquist asked if there would be lightning and Nieberg said there may be but it would be subtle. Kleissler asked if the hours of operation would change and Nieberg said they might be open as late as 9:00 pm. Schumann asked if the Certificate of Occupancy would apply. The CD Director said it would be inspected by the State since it was a modular type home. Kleissler asked what utilities would be used. Nieberg said that the home would be up to code but they would only utilize electric. McRoberts made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend approval of the site plan as recommended by staff, with the addition of the following conditions: 1. Appropriate building permits shall be issued for footings, tie -downs, and electrical work. 2. The model home shall be removed when the current owner vacates the building. 3. Fixtures for utilities will be installed to building codes standards but only electric will be utilized. 4. The model home shall be closed from 9:00 pm to 8:00 am. All Ayes. Motion carried. Planning Commission Meeting February 13, 2003 - page 4 Hussein/Karim Concept Plan for Property on Goodview Avenue Hesham Hussein, 13194 Goodview Avenue North, and Anwar Karim, 5400 Matterhorn Drive, Fridley, appeared before the City Council to solicit informal comments on a sketch plan for a proposed housing development. The development would be located on the property occupied by Hussein. The property is approximately 10 acres in size and contains an existing single family home. The concept plan includes 24 new lots plus a lot for the existing single family home The Commission reviewed the development and provided comments. Residential Area Along 145111 St. North The Commission briefly discussed 145th Street with regard to future land use and the pending CSAH 8 realignment project. The Commission decided to schedule a meeting with the residents in the area and to invite the City Council to the meeting. The Commission tentatively scheduled the meeting for February 27th with the alternate date of March 4th, dependent on the availability of the City Council. The Commission directed staff to reserve the Oneka Room at City Hall and notice the residents of the upcoming neighborhood meeting. Adjournment Rosenquist made motion, Bailly seconded, to adjourn at 8:18 pm. All Ayes. Motion carried. Michele Lindau, Secretary Planning Commission