HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.07.22 PC MinutesThe regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Peltier at 7:03PM.
PRESENT: Mezzano, Agness, Davis, Oswald, Olson, Peltier, Administrator
Museus, Carole LaBelle
ABSENT: Rubenzer
Administrator Museus stated that on June 24th, the Planning Commission
conducted a public hearing regarding the request of John Malinke to rezone
77.9 acres from Agricultural to RR2. The Planning Commission tabled
discussion of this matter in order to review the City's comprehensive
plan. By ordinance, if the Planning Commission does not take action on
this request at this meeting, the matter will be forwarded to the City
Council without recommendation.
The Planning Commission determined that this request was not consistent
with the intent of the comprehensive plan, which would be to maintain a
larger lot density north of CSAH 8A. Several members felt a rezoning to
five acre lot size would be detrimental to the rural character of the
City.
Motion made by Davis, seconded by Olson to recommend denial of the request
of John Malinke to rezone 27.9 acres from Agriculture to RR2 because the
request was not consistent with the current comprehensive plan.
All aye, motion carried.
Administrator Museus stated that William and Patricia Wittman have
submitted an application to subdivide a 40 acre tract of land into two
parcels. One 30 acre parcel which they will retain ownership of and one
ten acre parcel which they will sell to an adjacent property owner. The
property in question is zoned Agriculture. The City of Hugo has received
a memorandum of sale executed by the Wittman's and Robert and Jill
Fahnhorst who will be purchasing the property. In order to avoid creating
a landlocked parcel, the ten acres being subdivided should be recorded as
part of the existing parcel owned by the Fahnhorsts.
Motion made by Oswald, seconded by Davis to recommend approval of the
request of William Wittman to subdivide a 40 acre parcel into one 30 acre
parcel and one ten acre parcel which will be purchased by Robert and Jill
Fahnhorst and combined with their existing parcel (93022-2600) and waiver
of the parkland dedication fee as there is no additional lot being
created.
All aye, motion carried.
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Administrator Museus stated that a public hearing has been scheduled
regarding the existing Special Use Permit for Zap Games, Inc. to conduct
paint ball games at 7000 132nd St. in Hugo, Minnesota, following the
complaint by Stanford Krueger that the game site was in a state of
disrepair and that generally the game operators were not fulfilling the
requirements placed on them by the Special Use Permit. Zap Games, Inc.'s
SUP provides for an annual review at the discretion of the City Council.
Zap Games, Inc. has been changed to Midwest Paint Ball, Inc. as registered
with the Secretary of State.
Mr. Krueger alleged numerous permit violations by the company. Mr.
Krueger presented a petition signed by residents supporting the revocation
of the SUP for Zap Games, Inc.
Mr. Tony Caron, owner of Zap Games stated that the site may have been
somewhat neglected, however when the issues were brought to his attention
the problems were corrected. Mr. Caron stated that during their busiest
season there could be approximately 200 people through the site on a
weekend. The building currently on site is the equivalent of a seasonal,
roadside fruit stand, with no foundation and not permanent. The company's
certificate of insurance is currently on file in the clerk's office.
Commissioners concurred that the violations listed were not of monumental
proportion and could be corrected.
Motion made by Mezzano, seconded by Davis to recommend continuation of the
Special Use Permit for Midwest Paint Ball, Inc., dba Zap Games subject to
the following changes:
1. Permit issued to the name as recorded with the Secretary of State,
"Midwest Paint Ball, Inc. dba Zap Games".
2. The operating season be from April 1 through October 31 from 8:00AM to
6:00PM.
3. All trash must be removed from the site daily.
4. Remove all items at the end of the season (picnic tables, building,
etc.)
5. The sign requirement be strictly enforced with more permanent signs
being installed on the perimeter of the game site, at aproximately 50'
intervals.
6. The access driveway to the site be more defined to avoid a trespassing
situation on the neighbors driveway.
Members voting AYE: Mzzano, Agness, Davis, Olson, Peltier
Members voting NAY: Oswald
Motion carried.
City Administrator Museus has begun to establish a program for the
Planning commission to review amendments to the City's comprehensive
plan. A work session has been tentatively scheduled for the Planning
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Commission, to be conducted on August 5, 1992. A representative of the
Government Training Service will provide background on the purpose of a
comprehensive plan and various methods of their development.
A scheduling conflict with commissioners resulted in changing the date for
the meeting with the GTS representative if possible. The first, second,
and third date choices are as listed respectively: August, 19, 12, or 5.
Administrator Museus will notify the commissioners regarding the final
date.
Due to the large number of variance requests received by the City for
oversized garages (exceeding 720 sg. ft.), the City Council has requested
the staff review current ordinances and make recommendations on possible
changes to the limitations placed on garage construction in the City. The
recommendations were presented to the City Council on July 6th and the
Council directed they be forwarded to the Planning Commission for
consideration and possible adoption into the City's zoning ordinance.
Motion made by Olson, seconded by Mezzano to request the staff develop the
changes in the ordinance as required.
All aye, motion carried.
The Planning Commission received the notice from Grant Township regarding
the ongoing request of Cal Barr, which will be heard by the Township again
on July 27, at 7:00PM.
Motion to adjourn at 9:30PM made by Oswald, seconded by Davis
Carole LaBelle, Secretary
Hugo Planning Commission