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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990.01.24 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING January 24, 1990 The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Senkler at 7:00PM. PRESENT: Mezzano, Henry, Barnes, Thoreson, Oswald, Senkler, Carole LaBelle, Administrator Huber Motion made by Oswald , seconded by Senkler to approve the minutes of December 27, 1989 as amended. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Senkler, seconded by Thoreson to appoint Bill Mezzano Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Senkler, seconded by Henry to appoint Debra Barnes as the Planning Commission Representative to the Board of Zoning Adjustments. All aye, motion passed. As the planning commission requested, the staff has provided a summary of the planning commission's previous discussions regarding the updating of the City's comprehensive plan map. The summary reflects the discussions and decision of the planning commission through February 1988. Chairman Senkler inquired whether the other members of the Planning Commission would like to resume the discussions regarding Hugo's Comprehensive Plan Map. Several members are new to the commission and unaware of previous discussions and the specific purpose for the comp plan map. Administrator Huber pointed out that the comprehensive plan map is used as a tool to help guide future development in the community and any changes to the approved plan, require public hearings and approval by the Metro Council. The map used currently is the Hugo zoning map. Members concurred that the discussions should continue and a final comp plan map should be approved. A meeting was scheduled for March 7, 1990 at 7:00PM. Administrator Huber informed the commission that a notice from the City of Lino Lakes, reflecting a rezoning of a large tract of land in Lino Lakes.-,- from akesfrom rural to light industrial, was received on January 16, 1990. The property abuts the City of Hugo at our west corporate limits. The proposed change to industrial could have a significant impact on traffic flow into the community, as well as, future land use changes adjacent to the area proposed for rezoning. We thought it appropriate that the planning commission review this proposal and convey its concerns or comments on this rezoning to the Lino Lakes Planning Commission and City Council. Planning Commission members concurred that because there are Hugo residences directly affected by this proposed development, the City should forward a letter addressing our concerns to the City of Lino Lakes. Debra Barnes felt a buffer zone should be created to protect the interests of surrounding residences. The commission requested that a letter be drafted expressing their concerns including the following, utilities be installed to serve the industrial area, all streets adjacent to the indudstrial zone be upgraded to industrial standards and the developers share in this cost, light industry only be permitted which disperse no noxious odors, all drainage issues with regard to Clearwater Creek or other judicial ditches in the area be addressed prior to proceeding with any development, Lino Lakes carefully consider traffic volumes, possibility of extending service to the Hugo area should the abutting property by developed. The Commission also requested that Hugo be kept informed, by the Lino Lakes Planning Office, as to specific development plans for the area in question. Motion made by Barnes, seconded by Mezzano to adjourn at 8:23PM. All aye, motion passed. Carole LaBelle, Secretary Hugo Planning Commission