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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.08.26 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING August 26, 1992 The regular meeting was called to order by Chairperson Peltier at 7:00PM. PRESENT: Mezzano, Davis, Agness, Rubenzer, Olson, Peltier ABSENT: Oswald Motion made by Davis, seconded by Agness to approve the minutes of July 22, 1992 as amended. All aye, motion passed. Leo Muellner and Cal Stemig have applied to the City to rezone a portion of the 26.2 acres from conservancy to agriculture. The Conservancy portion of the property is located on the west side of Inwood Ave. The property is divided by an NSP line running diagonally from the southwest to the northeast. Mr. Stemig would ultimately like to subdivide the approximately 17 acres on the west of Inwood Ave, creating a 10 acre parcel and a 17 acre parcel. Molly Shodeen, of the DNR has notified the City that they have no objection to the rezoning. Mr. Stemig stated that he would like to rezone primarily for financing purposes. Mr. Stemig stated he would like to subdivide the 10 acres east of Inwood which is his homestead and leave the 17 acres on the west, currently zoned conservancy as one. Motion made by Rubenzer, seconded by Davis to recommend approval of the request of Cal Stemig and Leo Muellner to rezone their property zoned Conservancy to Agriculture. Legal description as follows: The west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4, Section 2, T31N, R21W, Washington County, except; A strip of land 50 feet wide running over and across the northwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of Section 2, T31N, R21W, said strip being 25 feet wide on each side of a center line commencing at a stake on the north line of Said Section 1057.5 feet east of the northwest corner thereof; thence south 43 degrees 41 minutes west 233.7 feet; thence on a one degree curve to the right from said course as a tangent, a distance of 395'; thence south 47 degrees 38 minutes west 824.8 feet to a stake on the west line of said section, 990 feet south of the northwest corner thereof and there ending. All aye, motion passed. PURRIMINION Keith and Barb Peterson, 6520 132nd St., Hugo have applied to the City for the subdivision and variance to lot size of a 39.8 acre parcel, zoned agriculture into 3 lots. Two lots of slightly under 10 acres each, and one 20 acre lot. The property is adjacent to 132nd St., to the north. Perc tests have been conducted on all potential lots and have passed. No permits or correspondence have been received from the DNR or Rice Creek Watershed District. No one from the public was present to comment on this request. P.C. Minutes - august 26, 1992 page 2 Commissioner Mezzano felt the two smaller lots should meet the zoning size requirement of 10 acres because there is land available. After a brief discussion by the Planning Commission the following recommendation was acted on. Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Agness to recommend approval of the request of Keith Peterson to subdivide 39.8 acres into two lots of 9.95 acres and one 20 acre lot, property described as follows: The northeast 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 of Section 28, T31N, R21W. Subject to approval by Rice Creek Watershed District and the Department of Natural Resources. All aye, motion passed. SUBDIVISION Q. -Q Rose of Sharon Manor, Inc. has submitted an application to subdivide two existing parcels into four parcels. Parcel B of the surveyor's certificate for the subdivision is exempted from the City's subdivision regulations per Minnesota Statutes 462.358, subdivision 4.b. All of the proposed parcels created by the subdivision exceed the ten acres required in an agriculturally zoned district by the City's zoning ordinance. Parcel E, requires a variance to the zoning ordinance, due to the fact that it is 6.5 feet short in lot frontage width. All four parcels have been tested and found suitable for on site septic systems by the Washington County Public Health Department. This subdivision has been reviewed by the Rice Creek Watershed District and the DNR who have no objections to the subdivision as proposed. Mr. Fred Fisher, attorney for Rose of Sharon Manor, Inc. was present to answer any questions from the Commission. Motion made by Olson, seconded by Mezzano to recommend approval of the request of Rose of Sharon Manor, Inc for a minor subdivision, variance to lot width frontage and waiver of the formal platting requirements to subdivide 79 acres from two parcels into four parcels. Legally described as follows: Parcel A: That part of the southeast 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of Section 28, T31N, R21W, Washington County, Minnesota lying west of the east 43 rods (709.50 feet) thereof, and Parcel D: The east 43 rods (709.50 ft) of the east 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of Section 28, T31, R21, Washington County, Minnesota lying north of the centerline of the Stillwater and Centerville Rd, now known as 132nd Street No., except that part thereof described as follows: Commencing at a point on said centerline distant 400.00 feet west of the east line of said southeast 1/4, as measured along said centerline; thence northerly and parallel with said east line 450.00 feet; thence westerly parallel with said centerline 485.00 feet; thence southerly parallel with said east line 450 feet, more or less, to said centerline; thence easterly along said centerline to the point of beginning, and P.C. Minutes - Augsut 26, 1992 Page 3 Parcel E: That part of the east 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of Section 28, T31, R21, Washington County, Minnesota lying west of the east 43 rods (709.50 ft.) and lying north of the centerline of the Stillwater and Centerville Rd., now known as 132nd 8t. No., except that part thereof described as follows; Commencing at a point on said centerline distant 400.00 feet west of the east line of said southeast 1/4, as measured along said centerline; thence northerly and parallel with said east line 450.00 ft; thence westerly parallel with said centerline 485.00 feet; thence southerly parallel with said east line 450 ft, more or less to said centerline; thence easterly along said centerline to the point of beginning. All aye, motion passed. Ms. Ellen St. Sauver has applied to the City to subdivide 79 acres into two ten acre parcels and one 59 acre parcel. All three parcels exceed the ten acre requirement of the City of Hugo's subdivision regulations for an agricultural district. The Rice Creek Watershed District has approved the subdivision with the condition that certain ponding and flowage easements be established for the wetlands on the 79 acre parcel. No comment has been received from the DNR, though the DNR protected wetlands recorded on this property is subject to a ponding and flowage easement established by the watershed management district. Parcel B is the location of an existing homestead. The City is in receipt of an improved septic system plan for parcel C (10 ac.). No percolation test has been received for parcel C (59 acres). Motion made by Mezzano, seconded by Olson to recommend approval of the request of Ellen St. Sauver to subdivide 79 acres into two 10 acre parcels, and one 59 acre parcel. Legally described as follows: The North half of the northwest 1/4, Section 13, T31N, R21W, Washington County, Minnesota. Subject to Jeffrey Ave. North along the west line. Subject to the existing Northern States Power Company easements. Subject to and together with any other valid easements, restrictions and reservations. All aye, motion passed. Mr. Lloyd Duraine had requested an opportunity to visit with the commission regarding a possible rezoning and subdivision. Mr. Duraine was not in attendance. Chairperson Peltier moved to table this discussion until September 23, 1992, seconded by Davis. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Agness, seconded by Peltier to recommend to the City Council to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 320 (zoning) of the City of Hugo's municipal code allowing private garages up to 1,000 sq. ft. as detailed in the ordinance. All aye, motion passed. P.C. Minutes - August 26, 1992 Page 4 City Administrator Museus will organize a work session with the Planning Commission, City Council and a representative from the Metro Council to discuss additional changes to the City's comprehensive plan on September 15th or 16th. Notices will be sent out when a final date is selected. Motion made by Davis, seconded by Olson to adjourn at 8:25PM. All aye, motion passed. Carole LaBelle, Secretary Hugo Planning Commission