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The regular meeting of the Hugo Planning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Peltier at 7:00PM.
PRESENT: Agness, Schumann, Rubenzer, Malaski, Kellison, Peltier
Motion made by Rubenzer, seconded by Malaski to approve the minutes of
June 22, 1994 as amended.
All aye, motion passed.
Richard Tschida of D.T. Properties has requested to subdivide 8.89 acres
into three lots at the northeast intersection of Highway 61 and 170th St.
The area is zoned Retail Business. The City has not received confirmation
from Washington County regarding the adequacy of sites for on site sewage
treatment systems. The City also, has not received driveway permits from
Washington County for access to County Road 4 or MNDOT for access to Trunk
Highway 61. If this subdivision is approved the City will also require
legal descriptions for each of the three parcels created.
Mr. Dick Tschida stated that he has not filed applications with RCWD or
the DNR. He stated that approximately 18" of fill would be required for
building pads on the sites. A report from Dale Eklin indicated that
seasonal water level is 10" to 12" below grade. Mr. Tschida indicated he
will work with the City regarding location of driveway permits and that if
a holding pond is required he would comply. White Bear Furniture has
expressed interest in a site of his proposed size.
Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Kellison to recommend approval of the
request of Dick Tschida to subdivide 8.89 acres, zoned retail business,
into three lots of approximately 3 acres each subject to the following
special conditions.
1. Driveway access be obtained from
by city staff.
2. RCWD and DNR permits be obtained
All aye, motion passed.
the county and/or MNDOT and approved
if required prior to approval.
A public hearing was held to consider the application of Mr. William
Schifsky to subdivide approximately 2.1 acres from his industrial zoned
property, located at 5885 165th St. North. The proposed parcel is to be
transferred to Garland & Kevin Vacinek, 5855 165th St., as expansion space
for their concrete yard ornament manufacturing business. The City
requires a legal description for the 2.1 acres to be subdivided from Mr.
Schifsky's property, a legal description combining the subdivided property
with the Vacinek property and confirmation of the public easements by the
Rice Creek Watershed District.
Kevin and Garland Vacinek stated they would combine the 2.1 acre parcel
with their existing property.
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Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Rubenzer to recommend approval of the
request of William Schifsky to subdivide 2.1 acres to be combine with
property owned by Kevin and Garland Vacinek, legal description on file in
the city clerk's office.
All aye, motion passed
A public hearing was held to consider the application of William and
Kathleen Wenzel, 5623 142nd St., for a special use permit to construct an
accessory building of 640 sq. ft. where 260 sq. ft. is allowed in the SFU
district as well as, a variance to construct the building 5' from their
west property line.
Mr. Wenzel stated that his existing garage is very small and he needed the
proposed accessory building for storage and his woodworking hobby shop.
Mr. stated that the workshop is for personal use only.
Motion made by Rubenzer, seconded by Kellison to recommend approval of the
request of William Wenzel, 5623 142nd St. to construct a 640 sq. ft.
accessory storage building on his property, but recommend denial of the 5'
ft. variance to the side property line.
All aye, motion passed.
A public hearing was held to consider the request of Richard J. Granger
for a Special Use Permit to construct a fast food restaurant at the
southwest corner of 147th St. and Trunk Highway 61, west of the abandoned
railroad tracks. The property is zoned concentrated business.
Area residents opposed the construction, but realize the property is zoned
for commercial use. Lighting, noise in the parking lot, and hours of
operation were the biggest concerns.
Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Agness to recommend approval of the
request of Richard Granger to construct a fast food restaurant at 147th
and Highway 61 as indicated on the site plan dated July 27, 1994, subject
to the following special conditions.
1. A drainage plan be prepared by Mr. Granger and approved by the City
engineer and if necessary, the Rice Creek Watershed District.
2. All parking and driveways on the lot be paved.
3. A landscaping plan be developed and approved for the site.
4. All walkways on site be separated from parking and drive areas by a
concrete curb no less than 6" in height.
5. Buffering of the development from adjacent residential property
owners be approved as part of the landscaping plan and shall include
a 6' to 7' high fence between the development and adjacent
residences.
6. All lighting on site shall be directed inward and no light source
shall be directly visible from any public road or adjacent
residential property.
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7.
Any signs
for the development
shall be
permitted in accordance with
Chapter 266
of the City code.
S.
Hours of
operation be limited
to 9:00AM
to
11:00PM, Sunday through
Thursday
and 9:00AM to Midnight,
Friday
and
Saturday.
9.
Fence on
west property line be
adequate
to
obstruct lighting and
view.
10.
All construction
be contained
on property,
specifically parking
surface.
All aye, motion passed.
After reviewing additional information provided to the City from Northwest
Associated Consultants and Loucks and Associates the following
recommendation was made.
Motion made by Agness, seconded by Schumann to recommend to the City
Council to hire Loucks and Associates to assist the City in revision of
it's comprehensive plan.
All aye, motion passed.
Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Agness to adjourn at 8:58PM.
All aye, motion passed.
Carole LaBelle, Secretary
Hugo Planning Commission