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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.02.24 PC Minutesu�H. lm8 February 24, 1993 The regular meeting was called to order by'Chairman Peltier at 7:00PM. PRESENT: Mezzano, Davis, Agness, Rubenzer, Oswald, Olson, Peltier, Administrator Museus, Carole LaBelle Motion made by Mezzano, seconded by Davis to approve the minutes of February 10, 1993 as amended. AYE: Mezzano, Davis, Agness, Rubenzer, Oswald, Olson Peltier abstained. Motion passed. Motion made by Mezzano, seconded by Agness to approve the minutes ol January 27, 1993. All aye, motion passed. SPECIAL USE PERMIT - KRUEGER/BILOTTA Stanford Krueger and Robert Bilotta have applied to the City for a special use permit to operate a vegetable, fruit and nursery stock area. The property is located between 125th St. and 132nd St., east of Goodview Ave. (adjacent to property previously used for Zap Games), and is zoned Agriculture. The 40 acre parcel is not adjacent to any roadway and accessible only via an easement. The main objective is provide a "Pick your own" area for fruits and vegetables. Applicants anticipate food preparation in the future on site and possibly recreational activities such as hay rides, cross county skiing, etc. The existing building would be used for stock and equipment storage. The enclosed site plan is very general. Staff recommends the site plan include setbacks of existing buildings and parking area prior to consideration by the City Council. We would also recommend that any future buildings or construction on site be approved by Amended Special Use Permit. Chairman Peltier opened the public hearing with a letter from Kathy Schmidt, who felt this activity could create a traffic problem and excessive wear and tear on the gravel road. Mayor Stoltzman questioned whether there was any intention to build a residence on site and was concerned about the traffic. Motion made by Oswald, seconded by Olson to recommend approval of a special use permit to construct and operate a greenhouse in accordance with the approved site plan and sell at retail, vegetables, fruit, other produce and flowers grown on site subject to the following conditions: 1. This permit shall expire with any subdivision of the property. 2. No nursery sales shall be permitted as defined by Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.46. 3. Building permits shall be obtained prior to construction of any structure and building on this property. 4. All site improvements shall meet the requirements of the City zoning ordinance and other applicable city codes. � 5. The site shall be maintained in such a manner as to avoid becoming a has been achieved and all nuisance and health hazard through the attraction of rodents, vermin, underway. The chairpersons and other disease carrying animals. will be announced at the Planning Commission meeting of 6. Hours of operation are limited to between sunrise and sunset. 7. One sign constructed in accordance with the city's sign ordinance shall be permitted to identify the services provided on site. 8. "Grown on site" shall include plants which may be grown for bedding plants, seedlings and other pre -start methods, but only if the plant is subject to substantial growth, on site, prior to sale. AYE: Mezzano, Agness, Rubenzer, Oswald, Olson, Peltier NAY: Davis Motion passed. Commissioner Mezzano stated that step one in the revision of the comprehensive plan has been achieved and all issues have been identified. Step two, committee selection, is currently underway. The chairpersons for each committee will be announced at the Planning Commission meeting of March 24, 1993. Motion made by Mezzano, seconded by Rubenzer to adjourn at 9:00R, All aye, motion passed. , Carole LaBelle, Secretary Hugo Planning Commission