HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.01.23 PC MinutesJanuary 23, 1991
The regular meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Mezzano at
7:03PM.
Ms. Theodora Peltier was sworn in as Planning Commission Chairman.
PRESENT: Mezzano, Henry, Thoreson, Oswald, Barnes, Peltier, Carole
LaBelle
Motion made by Mezzano, seconded by Barnes to approve the minutes of
December 26, 1990 as amended.
All aye, motion passed.
Motion made by Oswald, seconded by Henry to appoint Bill Mezzano as
Planning Commission Vice Chairman.
All aye, motion passed.
SUBDIVISION,REQUEST (Sam Achman)
Commissioner Barnes reviewed this request with the Planning Commission.
Ms. Barnes stated that Sam and Patricia Achman have made application to
the City of Hugo for a minor subdivision and waiver of the formal platting
requirements. The property in question consists of ten acres. It is the
applicants intent to create two, five acre parcels for residential
purposes. The property in question was zoned from Agricultural to RR2 by
the City Council at their January 7, 1991 regular meeting. The
appropriate permit has been secured from the Rice Creek Watershed District
and Washington County Health Department has determined the site suitable
for installation of an individual sewage treatment system. The property
is legally described as the north 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 of the
southeast 1/4 of Section 35, T31N, R21W, Washington County, Minnesota.
There is currently a residence on Tract A of the proposed subdivision
(address 8805 No. 122nd St., Hugo, Minnesota). If the Planning Commission
recommends approval of the subdivision and waiver of the formal platting
requirements, we would suggest that said recommendation be subject to
special conditions.
There were no comments from the public. Commissioners concurred this was
an appropriate use for the property in question.
Motion made by Mezzano, seconded by Barnes to recommend to the City
Council to approve the certificate of survey of Sam and Pat Achman to
subdivide a ten acre parcel into two, five acre parcels as described above
and waiver of the formal platting requirements subject to the following
special conditions.
1. A final survey must be submitted to the City Council within 90 days of
preliminary survey acceptance or Planning Commission approval shall be
null and void.
2. Subdivision approval shall be contingent upon full compliance with
requirements of the RCWD.
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3. All conditions of survey approval must be met prior to the stamping of
any deeds for recording by the city clerk unless otherwise permitted
by council action.
4. Property corners must be staked and property lines identified by the
applicant to assure proper setbacks when buildings are to be
constructed if required by the building inspector.
5. Proposed driveways or drainage areas within the development must
include installation of a minimum 15" diameter corrugated metal
culvert in a manner acceptable to the City.
6. No permits shall be issued until the survey has been approved and
recorded with Washington County.
7. All fees relating to this subdivision shall be paid by applicant
including the cost of recording documents with Washington County.
S. Percolation tests for each buildable site must be submitted to the
City prior to final survey approval.
9. Dedication of required park land or payment of fee in lieu of park
land dedication shall be paid to the City prior to final survey
approval.
10. Applicant shall provide the City with a 30' permanent slope easement
north of 121st St. as agreed upon and shown on the certificate of
survey.
11. No improvements, landscaping, or grading in the defined drainage areas
are allowed without the express written authorization of the City and
the approval of the appropriate watershed districts.
12. The developer shall permit access to the referenced site for periodic
inspections to insure conformance with these special conditions.
All aye, motion passed.
Chairman Peltier asked for a volunteer to serve on the newly organized
Ordinance Violations Committee. Bob Oswald offered to serve, but
requested examples of violations. Commissioner Oswald also questioned
Councilman McAllister's reasons for requesting public hearings regarding
these violations. Mayor Stoltzman stated that the committee will be
experimental at this time, and as they see the positive and negative
aspects of the committee they will change things as they go and whether or
not they desire to keep the committee. Mayor Stoltzman stated the
committee will use the recommendations on the resolution establishing the
committee and will try to work things out privately and at the time the
complaint goes to the City Council it will become public. Commissioner
Oswald requested further clarification on "existing, nonconforming uses".
Mr. David Schumann also offered his explanation of the purpose of the
committee.
Commissioner Chuck Henry expressed his concerns that the Planning
Commission establish future goals and submitted a list for consideration.
Mr. Henry's recommendations are as follows.
1. Establish Commission goals for this year.
2. Amend Commission constitution/by laws (whichever it is)
-date document
-update incorrect articles and sections
3. Get comprehensive plan map revised and adopted by council.
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4. Get copy of current relevant ordinances to Commissioners.
5. Recommend city purchase Rules of Order for Commissioners.
6. Recommend to Council two meetings yearly with Commission.
-to establish consensus and consistency of direction
-to establish objectives and priorities for upcoming 6 months
-to review progress of previous 6 month goals, and reestablish or
reaffirm goals
7. ID cards for Commissioners so when wandering around citizens property,
we can properly identify ourselves. I suggested this 1 1/2 years ago,
but Administrator and Commission wasn't particularly interested.
Commission members will review this request and discuss it at their next
regular meeting.
Motion made by Oswald, seconded by Henry to adjourn at 7:55PM.
All aye, motion passed.
Carole LaBelle, Secretary
Hugo Planning Commission