HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.10.23 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 23 1996
The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Peltier at 7:OOPM.
PRESENT: Schumann, Malaski, Kellison, Peltier
ABSENT: Waller, Rubenzer
Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Malaski to approve the minutes of September 25, 1996, as
amended.
All aye, motion passed
Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Peltier to approve of the joint City Council/Planning
Commission meeting of October 7, 1996, as amended.
All aye, motion passed.
SPECL4L 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 150 feet, allowed in
agricultural districts by SUP (this request is for a 160 foot pole).
The antenna leased area is .08 acres, easement access area is .22 acres. Access to the 3500 square foot
tower 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.
Adjacent property owner, Gene Riopel was concerned about runoff from the driveway adding to the
current water problem on the property to the east.
Trevor Blaska, representing SBA, Inc., stated that the property would be leased on five, 5 year terms and
would be dismantled and removed if the site was no longer needed. He added that the tower could be used
by one additional carrier.
Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Schumann to table this request until the proposed Antenna
Ordinance is adopted.
AYE: Kellison, Schumann, Malaski
NAY: Peltier
Motion passed.
LAMETTI & SONS. INC. - SPECIAL USE PERMIT
LaMetti and Sons, Inc., is requesting to amend the SUP granted on June 26, 1996. The expansion
proposed includes conversion of an existing three sided accessory structure to be enclosed to be used as a
mixing room, mechanical room and office. These actions are proposed for Phase I of the application. The
second phase, planned for Spring, 1997, extends the building 60 feet south in a similar 3 sided storage
area construction. A 10' variance to the rear yard setback is requested from the required 30 feet. The site
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is 22.5 acres in size, zoned industrial, guided industrial. The proposed building is 1776 square feet in
size.
The structure to be remodeled will be used for making shredded resin, sewer repair material, and will be
climate controlled. The required fire extinguishers will be stored in the building. The structure in
question is located 20 feet from the rear property line, 10 feet less than ordinance standards. This
structure requires a ten foot rear -yard variance. Mr. LaMetti stated a lock box could be placed outside the
fence for emergency vehicle access after hours if necessary.
There were no comments from the general public.
Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Schumann to recommend approval of the request of LaMetti and
Sons, for a special use permit to remodel an existing structure at 16028 Forest Blvd., Hugo, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The remodeled structure be granted a 10 foot variance to rear yard setback.
2. Phase two receive a permit from the RCWD prior to construction.
3. The Hugo Fire chief review the site plan for emergency vehicle access.
All aye, motion passed.
SPECIAL USE PERWr - JEFF ROGERS
Jeff Rogers is requesting a special use permit to operate an offset printing shop at 5501 145th St. North.
The business is proposed to be conducted from the 440 square foot detached garage to the southeast of the
residential dwelling. Total site area is 19,925 sq. ft (.46 acres) and is zoned Concentrated Business. The
parking on site consists of two off street spaces. Rice Creek Watershed District has approved the
application. The business is described as a pick-up and delivery operation, requiring little parking with its
day-to-day operations. The business currently has two employees one being the owner of the property, and
living in the house. Customer delivery, business deliveries and any additional employees would necessitate
on -street parking. The parking ordinance provisions require one space for each 200 feet of gross floor
space. This translates to two spaces in addition to the residential parking for the property. The site
presently has class 5 gravel 30-40 feet south of the street. Construction of a parking area south of the
residential structure, in combination with the completion of the driveway as shown on the site plan allows
for additional parking. The applicant stated that he will erect a 2' X 2' sign for identification to be placed
in the front of the home. Hours of operation are anticipated to be 7 or 8 AM until approximately 5 PM.
There were no comments from the general public.
Commissioners supported the establishment of the new business in Hugo and look forward to their
success.
Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Malaski to recommend approval of the SUP and site plan for Jeff
Rogers, 5501 145th St., subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval of a hazardous waste disposal plan by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
2. Approval of the accessory building for business use by the City building inspector.
3. A maximum of two (2) employees.
4. An approved landscape and signage plan.
All aye, motion passed.
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ANDERSON SUBDIVISION
Karen Anderson, 15149 Everton Ave. North, is proposing to subdivide 22.1 acres into two residential lots
of 12.2 acres and 9.9 acres. The applicant submitted a 1973 survey of the 39 acre piece with the NSP
corridor property shown. Mr. Elliott recommended that Ms. Anderson resolve the issue with NSP
regarding easements and property ownership as a benefit to herself.
Ms. Anderson provided a current soils report and pert test for the proposed lot. Rice Creek Watershed
District will review the request on November 13th. Dale Hebeisen of Hult Surveyors recommended
moving the proposed north property line to create a 10 acre lot which would not require a variance to lot
size for the southern most lot. The applicant pleaded with the Planning Commission for a
recommendation to expedite the closings of 3 real estate transactions.
Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Peltier to recommend approval of the request of Karen Anderson,
15149 Everton Ave. North, to subdivide 22.9 acres into two parcels subject to the following conditions:
1. A current survey containing the 22.9 acres be provided to the City Council prior to consideration.
2. Both parcels created meet the minimum lot size requirement of ten acres each.
All aye, motion passed.
CONCEPT REVIEW - CRAIG SMITH
The applicant is proposing to subdivide 39 acres into 6 residential lots using a cluster development PUD.
Mr. Smith was previously before the Planning Commission with this property and subsequently
rearranged the subdivision to meet cluster development standards.
The property is accessed via the 66 foot driveway easement to the Garden from 132nd St. North. The site
is open on the east, wooded with a wetland area on the west. The proposal keeps the eastern half of the
property open. The residential lots are clustered on 3 to 4 acre lots in the woods on the east. A perimeter
30 foot easement is shown to accommodate an equestrian trail.
The cluster development standards in the draft comprehensive plan call for a 25% density bonus for
aesthetic design, retention of open space and public amenities. The proposal requests a 50% bonus,
similar to the Washington County recommendation. The applicant's principal reason for the 6 lot request
is the cost of the road construction —500 feet along the Garden's easement and the additional 400 foot
curie-sac. The proposed road would be built to city standard on the northern 600 feet and cul-de-sac
segment. Outlot B would remain gravel.
The Planning Commission supports the 50% bonus for clustering and the amount of open space proposed.
Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Malaski to move the regularly scheduled meeting of November 27,
to November 20, 1996.
All aye, motion passed.
After review of the proposed Day Care Ordinance, Malaski made motion, seconded by Schumann to
recommend approval with the following changes:
B Class to read, "seven or more clientele children being cared for".
A Class to read, "six or fewer...".
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Section 30 to read, "Class A without a Special Use Permit".
All aye, motion passed.
Motion made by Malaski, seconded by Peltier to recommend adoption of the Commercial Food
Preparation Ordinance with the following change:
Section 370-4, Subd. 0(2), 1,000 Sq. Ft., for a garage.
All aye, motion passed.
Motion made by Malaski, seconded by Peltier to adjourn at I LOOPM.
All aye, motion passed.
Carole LaBelle, Secretary
Hugo Planning Commission