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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.04.26 PC MinutesHUGO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - APRII 26, 1.995 The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Peltier at 7:07PM. PRESENT: Agness, Schumann, Kellison, Peltier, Administrator Museus Carole LaBelle ABSENT: Rubenzer, Miltz-Miller, Malaski Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Peltier to approve the minutes of March 22, 1995 as amended. All aye, motion passed. Commissioner Miltz-Miller arrived at 7:12PM. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Peltier to approve the minutes of March 30, 1995 as amended. AYE: Agness, Schumann, Kellison, Peltier ABSTAIN: Miltz-Miller Motion passed. Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Kellison to approve the Minutes of April 18, 1.995 as amended (Ed Elliott, with Loucks and Assoc.). All aye, motion passed. SPECIAL USE PERMIT -- DOLAWBARBOUR Dan Dolan Development Inc. and Jeff Barbour have requested a Special Use Permit to construct a stone/brick entrance monument on Lot 1, Block 1, of Duck Pass Subdivision, located at the intersection of 136th St. and County Rd. 8A. The property is zoned RR2 and the monument has already been constructed. The Planning Commission considered this request on March 22, 1995, and tabled action on this SUP pending a variance hearing on setback requirements, as well as the presence of the developers to answer questions. Chairman Peltier opened the public hearing. Gene Riopel questioned hwo something could be built without a permit. The public hearing was closed. Commission Miltz-Miller opposed the request because she felt a variance should not be granted because of action caused by the property owner. Commissioner Agness opposed the request because the applicant was absent from the meeting and questions remained unanswered. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Schumann, to recommend approval of the variance request of Dan Dolan Development, Inc. and Jeff Barbour to construct a stone/brick monument on Lot 1, Block 1, Duck Pass Subdivision 12 ft. from the east property line subject to the following conditions. P.C. Meeting - April 2-6, 1995 Page 2 1. Maintenance of the monument and its easement shall be the responsibility of the Duck Pass Homeowners Association. 2. The covenants of the Duck Pass Homeowners Association shall be amended to provide for maintenance of the monument and its easement area, as well as providing a funding mechanism for such maintenance. 3. At any time the monument falls into a state of repair, the Council may terminate this special use permit and remove the monument subject only to notice of the Council's intention, in advance, to the homeowners association. 4. A fine of $500 should be imposed for failure to obtain permit. AYE: Kellison, Schumann, Peltier NAY: Miltz-Miller, Agness Motion passed. SPECIAL USE PERMIT/SHEPHERD OF THE FIELDS Shepherd of the Fields Lutheran Church, 6000 148th St., Hugo has requested a special use permit to construct a tower structure to hold a church bell on their property at the above address. The structure will meet all setback requirements. Chairman Peltier opened the public hearing. No one from the public commented. James Brevig, representative from the church stated that they may include a cross to the top of the tower or to the sides. They do not plan to use the structure for storage. Motion made by Agness, seconded by Schumann to recommend approval of the request of Shepherd of the Fields Lutheran Church to construct a bell tower at 6000 148th St. All aye, motion passed. SPECIAL USE PERMIT/LESSARD-NYREN Lessard/Nyren Utilties Incorporated, 17385 Forest Blvd. North, has requested an SUP to maintain exterior storage as a principal use on their property at the above address. Hugo City Code 320-5, Subd. N, states that exterior storage becomes a principal use of a lot when the exterior storage occupies 30% or more of the floor area of the existing principal building on the lot and established the following standards for such use. Chairman Peltier opened the public hearing. Gene Riopel, owner of the property on the east was concerned about runoff into his field. Lessard/Nyren stated they will create a swale to retain the water on their property. The applicants are proposing to use the entire property, not already used for structures or bituminous, as exterior storage. They will not be installing additional bituminous. Material to be stored will be only dry goods used for utility installation. Five to six foot pine trees will be planted around the pond, adjacent to Forest Blvd., and on the sides. Fencing will be installed prior to planting trees. The applicants are willing to listen to neighbors complaints and work out solutions to any problems. P.C. Minutes - April 26, 1.995 Page 3 Commissioner Schumann suggested they have the Rice Creek Watershed review the site to determine if additional water retention areas should be included. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Peltier to recommend approval of the request of Lessard/Nyren Utilities, Inc., 17.385 Forest Blvd. to use their property as exterior storage as defined on the site plan dated 4-27-95 subject to the following conditions. 1. The lot is improved by landscaping, grading, surfacing of the storage area, and surfacing of access drives. 2. All yard requirements of the ordinance are met. 3. Secure fencing of the storage area is provided if materials to be stored are in any way hazardous to the public. 4. Screening of the storage area is provided to the lots adjacent to a zoning district with a more restrictive classification. 5. Applicant shall secure all approvals required from the Rice Creek Watershed District for any extra runoff from the site. 6. All pine trees to be installed are to be 5 to 6 feet tall except at the east property line where seedlings may be planted. All pine trees shall be maintained and show substantial healthy growth for a minimum of one year. 7. The Special Use Permit shall be reviewed if the property is sold and ownership transferred. 8. The exterior storage shall be limited to equipment and materials used by applicant in the installation of underground telecommunications utilities. 9. The site shall have no more than 80% impervious surface including buildings, bituminous, and gravel storage areas. All aye, motion passed. Dr. Bill Barrett, 5673 147th St., has requested Site Plan Approval to construct an approximately 4,000 sq. ft. building on his property at the above address. Dr. Barrett's property is divided into two separate parcels. The western parcel adjacent to Trunk Highway 61, is the site of and existing 4,000 sq. ft. building. The proposed building on the east lot, fronting on 147th St. will meet all setback requirements of the City's CB zoning district. The two parcels meet city requirements regarding maximum lot area to be covered with buildings and maximum percentage of lot area to be covered with parking surface for structures of any type. Hugo City Code, Chapter 219-7, requires one parking space for 200 gross sq. ft. of floor area for professional and business buildings. The 41 parking spaces proposed for the site meets the requirements of this ordinance. Dr. Barrett was present and stated that had been informed by his surveyor that the property would not accommodate the building as proposed. Dr. Barrett will review his request and contact the City when he makes a decision on how to proceed. Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Agness to table the request until further notice. All aye, motion passed. P.C. Minutes - April 26, 1995 Page 4 L ANDSCAPE ORDINANCE DISCUSSION Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Agness to table discussion on the landscape ordinance until review of the comp plan with Ed Elliott. All aye, motion passed. COMP PLAN DRAFT REVIEW - ED ELLIOTT Review of the comp plan resumed on Page 11, Ed Elliott of Loucks and Associates was present. Numerous changes were recommended which will be incorporated by Mr. Elliott. Discussion ended on page 17, Public Safety. Meetings were scheduled for May 10, May 17, 7:00PM, Hugo City Hall to continue the review. Resuming discussion on a landscape ordinance, it was determined that Administrator Museus and Commissioner Miltz-Miller would meet to organize a committee or determine how to proceed. Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Kellison to recess the Planning Commission until May 10, 1995, 7:00PM, Hugo City Hall. All aye, motion passed. Carole LaBelle, Secretary Hugo Planning Commission