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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.04.27 PC MinutesINUTES OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION - April 27. 1994 The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by Chairman Peltier PRESENT: Agness, Schumann, Rubenzer, Kellison, Olson, Peltier, Administrator Museus ABSENT: Davis Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Olson to approve the minutes of March 23, 1994, as amended. AYE: Agness, Schumann, Rubenzer, Olson, Peltier, ABSTAIN: Kellisort Motion passed. SPECIAL USE PERMIT - RICHARD VAIL A public hearing was held to consider the request of Richard Vail, 5708 141st St. for a special use permit for exterior storage of commercial vehicles and building materials related to the operation of his construction business. The property is zoned SFU and is the Vail residence. Richard Vail stated that he had stored some boxes of scrap materials which was an eyesore. He has removed the boxes and cleaned up the area. Gail McNertney, the complainant, stated that there is a parking problem when the driver picks up the commercial vehicle and parks his personal vehicle on the street. They are willing to meet with the Vails and the City Administrator to resolve this conflict. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Olson to table this request until May 25, 1994 to give the applicants and the complainants an opportunity for resolution. All aye, motion passed. REZONING REQUEST - HARRIS INV. INC./ABLE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Harris Investments, Inc. has requested a rezoning of the property at 17255 Forest Blvd. No. (the site of Willys 61 Club) from Retail Business to Industrial to allow for the operation of a printing company. A representative of the proposed printing company stated that there would be no exterior storage of products or chemicals and no by-products are created from the business. He stated that they use some chemicals for stripping, but a very small amount. Motion made by Rubenzer, seconded by Peltier to recommend approval of the request to rezone 17255 Forest Blvd. from Retail Business to Industrial. All aye, motion passed. SUBDIVISION REQUEST - PATRICK GERVAIS A public hearing was held to consider the request of Mr. Patrick Gervais to subdivide a 20 acre parcel located in the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Section 25, T31N, R21W, into two ten acre parcels. The City has received P.C. Minutes - Aoril 27. l994 Page 2 information from Washington County that septic sites are feasible for ooth parcels. The Brown's Creek Watershed Management Organization has indicated that thev will not require a review of the site prior to granting the SUP. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Agness to recommend approval of the request of Patrick Gervais, to subdivide 20 acres into two, ten acre oarcels as described above. All aye, motion passed. LaMetti & Sons, 16028 Forest Blvd. No., Hugo, has requested a Special Use Permit to allow River City Asphalt Inc. temporary use their property for operation of a hot mix asphalt plant from May 1, 1994, to October 15, 1994. During this time, RCA will be overlaying Trunk Highway 61, through Washington County and Interstate 35E. LaMetti's property is currently zoned Industrial and under Hugo code, operation of an asphalt plant on this site would be a special use. Richard Carron, River City Asphalt, stated that the plant would be located in the Northeast corner of the site, with temporary access to Highway 61. The plant would be cushioned in sand. He also stated they would clean up the site to the satisfaction of the City and the owner of the property. Jonathan Meisen, representing Hugo 2000, expressed concerns regarding extensive traffic on 8A and felt an alternate route should be determined. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Schumann to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit request of LaMetti & Sons for River City Asphalt to operate a hot mix asphalt plant on their property at 16028 Forest Blvd., from May 1, 1994 to October 15, 1994, subject to the following conditions: 1. A bond be provided by engineer to guarantee for the restoration. 2. All necessary permits 3. Hours of operation be safety. 4' An alternate route be 5. No other asphalt plant 6. All conditions of the All aye, motion passed. RCA in an amount to be determined by the city restoration of the site and also provide a plan be filed with the City Clerk. approved by the city engineer based on traffic defined and approved by the City. be installed at the Hansen Pit. existing agreement be complied with. This issue was tabled from the March 23, 1994 meeting at the request of the developer in order to determine whether an EAW would be required and other issues were to be addressed. At the Council meeting of April 18, 1994 the City Council required that an EAW be prepared for this development. Under Minnesota rules, a project may not be started and final governmental decision may not be made to grant a permit, approve a project, or begin a project until the Environmental Assessment Worksheet P.C. Minutes - April 27, 1994 Page 3 Mr. Jim Benshoof, traffic expert, reviewed a report on 125th and 130th streets with the Planning Commission. Projected road trips from the proposed subdivision would increase area traffic from approximately 1630 vehicles per day to 2320 trips per day. Mr. Jim Merila stated that Exhall Ave. would not be extended due to opposition from area residents. 127th St. would run east/west and would be a dead end road. Commissioners expressed concerns regarding the density, use of a private park by surrounding residents, insufficient buffer zone, and a single access onto 127th St. Other commissioners felt that the property lying within the MUSA was appropriate for SFU zoning. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Agness to recommend denial of the request of Grace Development Corp., Inc., to rezone 26 acres (93031-3000 and 93001-2750) from SFE to SFU based on the reasons stated above. AYE: Agness, Kellison, Olson NAY: Schumann, Rubenzer, Peltier Motion failed. Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Eagle Subdivision to the City Council AYE: Agness, Kellison, Olson NAY: Schumann, Rubenzer, Peltier Motion failed. Rubenzer to forward the Woods of Bald without a recommendation. Brian Olson has submitted his resignation from the Planning Commission due to his job, effective following the May 25th, 1994. Members expressed their regrets and thanked him for his contribution to the Planning Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Peltier to accept the resignation of Brian Olson. All aye, motion passed. Staff is directed to advertise for applicants for the Planning Commission vacancy. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Schumann to adjourn at 10:30PM. All aye, motion passed. Carole LaBelle, Secretary Hugo Planning Commission