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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.02.19 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMAUSSION MEETING - 2-19-97 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Peltier at 7:05PM. PRESENT: Waller, Schumann, Rubenzer, Kellison, Peltier, Ed Elliott, Carole LaBelle ABSENT: Malaski Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Peltier to approve the Minutes of January 22, 1997, as amended. AYE: Waller, Schumann, Kellison, Peltier ABSTAIN: Rubenzer SITE PLAN APPROVAL - BILL BARRETT Dr. Bill Barrett is requesting site plan approval for an addition to the commercial office building at 5673 147th St. The intent is to construct a 2990 square foot addition to the existing 4000 square foot Hugo Chiropractic Clinic Building. The proposed addition is designed to match the existing front and rear building lines. A variance to setback was approved June 3, 1996 for construction of this addition subject to an approved site plan. The site plan shows a total of 36 parking spaces, landscaping, an enclosed trash area, and improvements to the exterior of the existing office building. Site plan improvements discussed in May 1996, included the following: 1. Eliminate the Highway 61 access. 2. Landscaping plan. 3. Building design. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Schumann to table this request until March 26, 1997, due to the absence of the applicant. All aye, motion passed. SPECIAL USE PERMIT - LESSARD NYREN/SBA Lessard/Nyren Leasing, LLC, and SBA, Incorporated is requesting to construct a 160 foot wireless communications tower on the Lessard property at 17385 Forest Blvd. North. The 7.2 acre property is zoned industrial and guided commercial/industrial. The property is currently used for Lessard-Nyren Utilities, Inc., with a Special Use Permit for exterior storage granted May 15, 1995. Under the proposed ordinance, antennas are allowed in industrial districts up to 200 feet, allowed in agricultural districts by SUP (this request is for a 160 foot pole). The proposed locationof the pole meets the current setback requirements. The antenna leased area is .08 acres, easement access area is .22 acres. Access to the 2500 square foot tower property and 15' X 20' platform is via a 15 foot driveway easement from the Lessard-Nyren access on TH 61 which is proposed to be class five gravel surface. Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Peltier to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit for Lessard Nyren/SBA (Sprint), for a 160' telecommunications tower subject to the following conditions: P.C. Minutes -February 19, 1997 Page 2 1. Inform Lessard Nyren of any insurance liability. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Schumann to rescind the motion to table the request of Bill Barrett for Site Plan Approval. All aye, motion passed. The discussion continued with Dr. Barrett present. Dr. Barrett stated that his RCWD permit was valid until October of 1997. The site plan submitted provides 36 parking spaces (31 required); eliminates T.H. 61 access, provides driveway access 120 feet east on 147th St.; and provides landscaping and screening features. Questions were raised regarding encroachment of the highway right-of-way to the west and north on 147th Street by the parking lot and proposed clock tower. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Peltier to table this request until the following information is provided: 1. City fire chief has reviewed the plan. 2. Where the existing transformer and dumpster will be located. 3. Verify property lines. 4. The right of way for 147th Street is determined. All aye, motion passed. DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION - HOISINGTON KQEGLER Fred Hoisington made a presentation to the Planning Commission and City Council on his firms' recommendations on the redevelopment of the City's downtown area. He briefly reviewed the issues which were studied in the planning process and then made the following general recommendations. 1. The City establish an economic development authority with HRA Powers to administer the redevelopment of the downtown area. 2. City increase the permitted land use density in the shoreland district of Egg Lake from 25% to 75%. 3. A design overlay district be created by ordinance for the downtown area based on the forms of the existing feed mill. 4. City establish regional stormwater ponding for the downtown area. 5. City establish a TIF district to assist in paying for public improvements and land assembly. 6. City obtain legislative authority to establish a special service district for the downtown area for the construction and maintenance of parking facilities. 7. The City investigate obtaining a Livable Communities Grant from the Metropolitan Council to assist in the redevelopment efforts. 8. The majority of the public parking downtown be publicly owned and shared between businesses. 9. The City should study the entrance to the community along County Rd. 8 to prepare a development plan for the property. 10. Trunk Highway 61 be expanded to four lanes and improved to include trees, a center island and public amenities along the sidewalk on both sides of the roadway. P.C. Minutes - 2-19-97 Page 3 A written plan provided the Council and Planning Commission more detailed recommendations and concepts. Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Rubenzer to table further discussion on the downtown redevelopment plan until March 26, 1997. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Rubenzer to appoint David Schumann as Vice Chairperson of the Planning Commission. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Rubenzer, seconded by Waller to adjourn at 10:00PM. All aye, motion passed. Carole LaBelle, Secretary Hugo Planning Commission