HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.03.24 PC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 24.1993
The meeting was called to order by Theodora Peltier at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Agness, Rubenzer, Oswald, Olson, Peltier
City Administrator, Bob Museus
Acting Secretary, Mary Ann Creager
ABSENT: Davis and Mezzano
Rubenzer made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the minutes for the
Planning Commission meeting of February 24, 1993, as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Allen and Barbara Pauling have applied for a SUP to construct an accessory
building on their property located at 4948 124th Street North. The SUP
would allow an accessory building of 864 square feet, which exceeds the
640 square feet allowed in the SFE zoning district. Chapter 320-4, Subd.
G(3), allows accessory storage in excess of 640 square feet as a special
use when constructed so that the exterior shall be constructed using
materials of a similar type as the residence. Mr. Pauling addressed the
Commission explaining his proposal' He stated that he met with his
adjoining neighbors to explain his request, and there were no oral or
written objections submitted to the City regarding this matter.
Olson made motion, Agness seconded, to recommend approval of the request
of Allen and Barbara Pauling for a SUP to construct an 864 square foot
accessory building on their property located at 4948 124th Street North.
The proposed building is to be constructed with similar exterior siding as
the residence, and used for residential purposes only.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Darrell Tavernier and Robert McElmury have made application for a SUP to
operate a boat rental establishment on property owned by Tavernier on the
north end of Bald Eagle Lake, and identified as 4444 129th Street North.
This facility has beeni1xistence for over 30 years at its present site.
The purpose of the SUP is to clarify the status of the business located on
this property prior to the sale of the property by Mr. Tavernier to Mr.
McElmury. Mr. McElmury addressed the Commission stating that it was his
intention to operate a "family -type" business, and generally clean up the
existing operation. The public hearing was opened, and Jim Kellison
presented the Commission with a list of his concerns regarding this
request. Dave Pepin addressed the Commission stating his agreement with
Mr. Kellison's comments, and stated that a new owner would be an
improvement over what has taken place at the site in the past. There was
general agreement that parking was a problem in the area, and that any
business parking should be located on site. Bob Harding stated that he
lives adjacent to the "other" trash pit (121st Street lake access), and
suggested that the City consider a more suitable use for the property.
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The public hearing was closed, and Commissioners Agness and Olson
expressed their concerns with the business located in a residential area,
inadequate sanitary sewer facilities, and obvious traffic problems.
Rubenzer made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend approval of the SUP
request of Darrell Tavernier and Robert McElmury to operate a seasonal
boat rental establishment, Lakeview Inn, on property identified as 4444
129th Street North. Approval is subject to the list of conditions listed
on Jim Kellison's submittal to the Commission, and these additional items:
1. Business limited to 17 boats and two pontoons for rental purposes.
2. No expansion of the business be allowed until operation is
reevaluated.
3. No winter activities be allowed on site.
4. Restrict number of vehicles to be parked on site.
5. No on -street parking will be allowed.
VOTING AYE: Peltier and Rubenzer
VOTING NAY: Agness, Oswald, Olson
Motion Failed.
Agness made motion, Olson seconded, to recommend denial of the request of
Darrell and Tavernier based on safety and environmental concerns,
potential for expansion, parking and litter problems, and the business
does not conform with characteristics of the residential neighborhood.
VOTING AYE: Agness, Oswald, Rubenzer, Oswald, Olson
VOTING NAY: Peltier
The Planning Commission received a copy of proposed study committees, that
was prepared by Dan Davis and City staff.
Olson made motion, Peltier seconded, to make chairperson appointments for
the following study committees:
LAND USE - Herbert Forthuber
COMMUNITY IMAGE - Sandy Malaski
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Judy Berger
GOVERNMENT SERVICES - George Schtowchan
TRANSPORTATION - Patrick Miller
ENVIRONMENT - Tom and Kate Drewry
HOUSING - Jim Wagner
PARKS AND RECREATION - Mike Brandt
All aye. Motion Carried.
Rubenzer made motion, Peltier seconded, to schedule an organizational
seminar for study committees for April 24, 1993, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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Administrator Museus will work with committee chairpersons to coordinate a
training date for them.
Agness made motion, Peltier seconded, to adjourn at 9:55 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary Ann Creager
Acting Secretary