HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.10.27 PC MinutesThe meeting was called to order by Theodora Peltier at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Davis, Agness, Schumann, Rubenzer, Olson, Peltier
City Administrator, Bob Museus
Recording Secretary, Mary Ann Creager
ABSENT: Bob Oswald
Davis made motion, Schumann seconded, to approve the minutes for the
Planning Commission meeting of October 13, 1993, as submitted.
VOTING AYE: Davis, Schumann, Olson, Peltier
ABSTAINED: Agness and Rubenzer
Motion Carried.
APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIRPERSON
Peltier made motion, Rubenzer seconded, to appoint Dan Davis to serve as
Vice Chairperson for the Hugo Planning Commission
All aye. Motion Carried.
BURNING
A public hearing was held to consider an amendment to City Ordinances
110-16 through 110-31 to bring the City Code into conformance with State
Statute. Effective August 1, 1993, the State of Minnesota granted the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, sole
authority to regulate open burning in Minnesota. The revised ordinance
adopts the pertinent state statute, as well as imposes additional
restrictions to match those in existence in City ordinance at this time.
Specifically, the ordinance prohibits burning of dried vegetative material
in barrels, and requires permits during all seasons, where State Statutes
does not require permits on snow-covered ground.
The public hearing was opened, and Dennis Schreifels inquired about the
existing language for burning regulations in effect as of this time. He
suggested that regulations for burning be addressed in the next City
Newsletter, and that a handout be available at the time of application for
a burning permit. There was no further public comment, oral or written,
and the Planning Commission then discussed, at length, regulation for
barrel burning, and burning during the time of winter conditions.
Davis made motion, Agness seconded, to recommend adoption of the proposed
ordinance as submitted.
VOTING AYE: Davis, Agness, Schumann, Rubenzer, Olson
VOTING NAY: Peltier
Motion Carried.
Rubenzer made motion, Schumann seconded, recommending that the Fire Chief
supply burning permit applicants with pamphlets outlining rules and
regulations for open burning.
VOTING AYE: Davis, Agness, Schumann, Rubenzer, Olson
VOTING NAY: Peltier
Motion Carried.
Planning Commission meeting of October 27, 1993
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A public hearing was held to consider an amendment to City ordinance
290-13, Subd. B, regarding park land dedication during the subdivision of
property. The amended ordinance raises the park land dedication fee from
$175.00 to $500.00 per lot. The public hearing was opened, and reference
was made to a letter received from Dan Dolan regarding his development of
the Jeff Barbour property. Because of certain delays, he requested that
the $175.00 fee be applied to his subdivision. It was agreed that if he
could not get preliminary plan approval prior to the publication of the
final ordinance, that the new fee would apply. Warren Arcand stated that
he felt the increase was too large of an increase at one time. There were
no other comments, oral or written, and the Commissioner Agness stated
that he would like to see language in the ordinance excluding wetlands
from land to be dedicated as park land.
Agness made motion, Davis seconded, to recommend adoption of the proposed
ordinance regarding park land dedication fees, and that language be added
that would eliminate wetlands from land to be dedicated as park land.
VOTING AYE: Davis, Agness, Schumann, Rubenzer, Olson
VOTING NAY: Peltier
Motion Carried.
A public hearing was held to consider an amendment to the City's
Comprehensive Plan committing the City to adopting certain surface water
quality control measures, as required by Minnesota Statutes, 103B.231.
This amendment is required by the Metropolitan Council prior to their
considering any revision of the City's MUSA or amendments to the City's
Comprehensive Plan. The standards stated are specifically required by
Statute or the Metro Council. There were no oral or written comments
regarding this matter.
Schumann made motion, Agness seconded, to recommend adoption of the
proposed resolution committing the City to adopt certain surface water
quality control measures.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Peltier made motion, Davis seconded, that a letter be sent to Commissioner
Oswald regarding his interest on serving on the Hugo Planning Commission.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Peltier made motion, Olson seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary Ann Creager, Recording Secretary