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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987.06.24 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION June 24, 1987 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chair- man Rudisill at 7:OOPM. PRESENT: Blanchard, Sullivan, Senkler, Jesinski, Olson, Rudisill, Administrator Huber, Carole LaBelle, Chuck Henry. Motion made by Senkler, seconded by Blanchard to approve the minutes of May 27, 1987 as amended. The oath of office was administered to Chuck Henry as the newest member of the Planning Commission. The Stoltzman public hearing was called to order at 7:05PM. Laura Stoltzman - Subdivision - Mr. Huber stated that Mrs. Laura Stoltzman has made application to the City for a minor subdivision and waiver of formal platting requirements involving a 40 acre tract of land identified as the, Northeast i of the NOrtheasti of Section 15, T31, R21W, in the City of Hugo. The property is located on the southwest corner of 157th St. and Ingersoll Ave. It is the intent of Mrs. Stoltzman to subdivide said property into 4 ten acre tracts for residential purposes. The property is currently zoned agricultural and is setting in idle acres. There is currently a dwelling on proposed Parcel A of the preliminary survey and it is our understanding that proposed Parcel D is to be conveyed for the purpose of constructing a residen- tial dwelling. All of the areas surrounding the tract in question are zoned agricultural. If the Planning Commisson acts to recommend approval of this subdivision and waiver of formal platting requirements we would recommend that said action be subject to 13 special conditions. There was no one from the general public to comment on this subdivision. Mr. Walter Stoltzman Jr. stated that the property was used as landfill but most of the filling was done on Lot C. Mr. Stoltzman noted that the dumping was not in the new areas. In the last 7 years only building materials have been dumped on the property. Several tires were buried below the frost line. Mr. Stoltzman indicated that Rice Creek Watershed had visited the property on Monday, June 22, and did not feel there was any problem. It is the in- tention of the applicants to sell the property to other family members who are well aware of the previous use of the property. The public hearing was closed at 7:14PM. There was some question whether the property was precisely 40 acres to allow for the 4 ten acre parcels. Mr. Stoltzman stated that the line fence is on the north side of 157th St. and the survey should include all or most of the road. Mr. Huber assured the commission that when the final survey is done the content of acreage would be determined and the subdivision would depend on total acreage. Mr. Stoltzman understood that one of the conditions pro- posed was to inform any prospective buyers that the property was previously used as a landfill and he agreed that this would not be a problem. Motion made by Senkler, seconded by Olson to recommend approval of the sub- division for Laura Stoltzman to divide a 40 .acre tract of land into 4 ten Planning Commission Minutes June 24, 1987 page 2 Stoltzman - continued acre parcels (Northeast J of the Northeast] of Section 15, T31, R21) and waiver of the formal platting procedure, subject to the following special conditions (see attached). All aye, motion carried. The Peloquin public hearing was called to order at 7:23 PM. Peloquin - subdivision - Mr. Vern Peloquin has made application to the City for a minor subdivision and waiver of formal platting requirements for a .13 acre tract of land identified as, Part of the southeast J of Section 17, T31, R21W in Washington County. The property in question is located east of Highway 61 immediately north of the Twin Pine Trailer Court. Apparently when the prop- erty was previously subdivided, a 15.3' tract of land was omitted from the land descriptions and it is Mr. Peloquins intent to consolidate this tract of land with the property immediately north owned by Mr. Robert C. Bernier. Mr. Peloquin states that the property in question is zoned SFE. If the property in question is combined with the site to the north as proposed we can see no objection to the proposal, subject to general conditions. Mr. Peloquin stated that the survey was prepared incorrectly years ago, an agreement has been reached between Mr. Bernier and himself at this time and Mr. Peloquin would like to clean up this small piece of virtually useless property. There was no general public to comment on this subdivision. Motion made by Olson, seconded by Sullivan to recommend approval of the sub- division of 15.3' tract of land for Vern Peloquin including the following special conditions and waiver of the formal platting procedure. 1. A.final survey must be submitted to the council for approval within 90 days of preliminary survey acceptance or this approval shall be null and void. 2. All conditions must be met prior to stamping of any deeds for recording by the city clerk unless otherwise permitted by council action. 3. All fees relating to this subdivision approval shall be paid by the applicant including recording documents with Washington County. 4. On site activities permitted as a result of this subdivision shall not cause the altering of any watercourse, ditch, or drainage system in this area. 5. No dwelling unit shall be permitted on this .13 acre tract of land unless this entire building site meets the minimum width, depth, and lot area for the zoning district. All aye, motion carried. Richard Schuh - Mining permit/Special Use Permit - Mr. Richard Schuh and Mr. Andrew Goiffon have made application to the city for renewal of their mining permit to operate a gravel pit and materials processing facility in the south- west i of the northwest J of Section 23, T31N, R21W. The procedure the planning commission must follow in reviewing this request is two fold. One, to recommend approval or denial of a special use permit to continue operating the gravel pit in the City of Hugo. Two,a recommendation to the city council on any changes you may feel appropriate in the mining permit which is separate from the special use permit. In the case of mining and excavating operations the special condi- tions that may normally be attached to a SUP are dealt with in the mining per- mit. The property in question is zoned agricultural and has been operated as Planning Commission Minutes June 24, 1987 page 3 Schuh - continued a gravel pit since prior to the consolidation of Oneka Township and the City of Hugo as well as the city zoning ordinance. It should be noted that the city does have authority to stipulate reasonable conditions on the operation of the gravel pit in question. At the May 4, 1987 regular meeting of the city council several amendments were made to the existing mining and excav- ating regulations. Richard Schuh and Mr. John Erickson from Anderson Bros. Construction were present to address questions. Mr. Schuh stated that they have been operating under the newly established hours of 7:OOAM to 6:OOPM even though their per- mit would allow them to continue until 7:OOPM. Mr. Huber informed the commission that the "operation" of the pit did not include vehicles coming and going from the pit, maintenance of equipment, and incidental repairs does not constitute operation of the pit. Mr. Erickson stated they would be doing all of their work during daytime hours because of the limitations on the job site. Mr. Blanchard asked Mr. Schuh if he intended to install the "no tres- passing" signs and locked gatef Mr. Schuh indicated that Mr. Goiffon had agreed to do these things but/xe failed to do them Mr. Schuh would take care of it. Mr. Blanchard questioned how much material is remaining, how far west the operation has moved, and how long the pit has been in operation. Mr. Schuh was not sure of the distance they have moved west, but felt that there was substantial material left in the pit. Several residents were present to voice their opposition to the bituminous operation. They did not feel that the gravel pit operation was the irritation to the neighborhood but rather the blacktop manufacturing. Residents were concerned with the contamination of water and the fumes emitted from the blacktop business. Mr. Senkler stated that the MPCA has stringent regulations on such operations and if there is any question as to compliance by Anderson Construction, pollution control agency should be contacted. Motion made by Sullivan, seconded by Jesinski to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit for Goiffon/Hansen to allow for excavating and mining. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Olson, seconded by Sullivan to recommend approval of the Mining Permit for Richard Schuh to operate the Hansen/Goiffon Pit with the additional amendments to the permit. 1. Language to the effect that mining shall not include blasting. 2. Nuisances on-site are to be abated pursuant to Chapter 200 of the City Code. 3. The fee for mining and excavating permits shall be established by council resolution. 4. Refrain from mining below grade closer to 50' to the boundary of any zone where such activities are not permitted, or closer than 50' to the boundary. 5. Inspections are to be conducted on-site twice annually. 6. The inspection fee to cover periodic inspection costs shall be based on actual costs incurred or as set by council resolution. 7. Increase the insurance liability limits to $300,000 to any one person and $600,000 for any occurrence naming the community as an additional insured. 8. To conduct operations only between the hours of 7:OOAM and 6:OOPM Monday through Saturday. Planning Commission Minutes June 24, 1987 page 4 Schuh - continued 9. Locked gate at the Irish Ave. entrance. 10. Fencing and posting at the north side of the gravel pit. All aye, motion passed. There was some discussion regarding the comprehensive land use map. Mr. Blanchard confirmed that the commission has basically followed the general plan outlined by Administrator Huber. It was confirmed that much of the old plan can be used to save time and expense. Mr. Huber informed the members that Washington County and Metro Council is willing to review the plan at some future date when nearer completion. The commissioners reviewed the questionaire presented to them by Administrator Huber as to there pref- erences for the new map. It was determined that the old plan should be used as much as possible and some consideration for neighboring communities and their land use should be considered. More development for commercial areas along Highway 61 and County 8 (Frenchman Rd.) would be desireable but no further Industrial development. It was determined that the area,a reasonable distance from the metro sewer line,should be developed into lots 5 acres and less and that the C and A districts should be eliminated and called rural ranch district of 10 to 20 acres, and large lot residential areas of 5 to 10 acres designated. The future park sites and the water tower locations should be eliminated until a location and need is determined. An urban residential district (10,400 sq. ft. to one acre) and areas for mul- tiple family dwellings should be established. They commission does not want the flood plain area shown, and they did feel the engineer should review the need for any new roads. There has been a tentative meeting date set for July 15, 1987, 7:OOPM. If the agenda for the July 22 meeting appears to be light the meeting for re- viewing the comp map will be postponed until that date. All members will be contacted regarding the meeting date. Olson made motion, seconded by Jesinski to adjourn at 9:07PM. Carole LaBelle, Secretary Hugo PLanning Commission Laura Stoltzman - Subdivision SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 1. The property owner notify any future purchaser of the property that the site in question was once a sanitary landfill in the past which may affect soil conditions and water quality in that area. 2. Final survey must be submitted to the council within 90 days of pre- liminary survey acceptance or this approval shall be null and void. 3. All conditions must be met prior to the stamping of any deeds for re- cording by the City unless otherwise permitted by council action. 4. Property lines must be identified on site by the applicants to assure proper setbacks when buildings are constructed if required by the building inspector. S. Any commercial or industrial use of said property not specifically permitted in this zoning district .sh 1 be strictly prohibited. 6. Driveways or drainage areas must/insagation of 15" minimum corru- gated culverts acceptable to the city. 7. No building permits are to be.issued until the required permits are secured from the appropriate watershed district, percolation tests are submitted to the city,and approval is secured from the DNR for wetlands areas. 8. All fees relating to this subdivision shall be paid by the applicant including the cost of recording documents with Washington County. 9. Any driveway permits requiring access to highways or county roads may not be issued until permits are secured from Washington County or MNDOT. 10. The use of this property will not be in violation of any restrictive covenants. 11. On site activities permitted as a result of this subdivision shall not cause the altering of any watercourse, ditch, or drainage system in this area. 12. Payment of parkland dedication fee must be made prior to the time of final survey approval. 13. Issuance of deed approval or building permits shall be in compliance with the above listed general conditions.