HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987.09.23 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION - September 23, 1987
The regular meeting of the was called to order by Chairman Senkler at
7:66 P.M.
Present: Jesinski, Olson, Sullivan, Senkler
Absent: Blanchard, Henry
Mr. Harry Rudisill has resigned as Planning Commission Chairman and Mr.
Dick Senkler was appointed as Chairman by Mayor Atkinson.
Motion made by Olson, seconded by Sullivan to approve the Minutes of
September 2, 1987 as amended.
All aye, motion passed.
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Mr. Jerome Parker has made application to the City of Hugo for a Special
Use Permit to allow the following.
1. To move a 12' X 20' building from Lot 9 to Lot 12 to be used
as a boathouse maintaining a 50' setback from Sunset Lake.
2. To build a 28' X 40' storage garage on Lot 9 at the location
where the 12' X 20' building is currently located.
Mr. Parker owns Lots 9,10,11,12 of Block 2, Sunset Park Addition. The
City's shoreland ordinance requires a minimum 100' setback from the lake
for new construction. The current buildings are non -conforming uses and
are grandfathered in under our current ordinance. If any buildings are
moved or removed the requirements of the current ordinance then apply.
Mr. Parker also has a 22' X 28' garage located immediately north of the
house on lot 10. It was also noted that Mr. Parker has applied to the
Board of Zoning Adjustments for a variance to allow for expansion of his-
home
ishome in a westerly direction closer to the lake shoreline. That
request, however, is not a part of this application. Because of the
nature of this request and irregular shape of the site, it has been
difficult to evaluate this request as submitted. The staff
recommendation could only be made based on recognizing the four lots in
question as one parcel of land and the buildings in question being
accessory to the house on Lot 10. We would also recommend that no
buildings be allowed on the site closer than 50' to the lakeshore. If
the Planning Commission acts to approve this Special Use request, we
would recommend seven special conditions part of said permit.
Mr. Parker stated that he could, if necessary remove the concrete slab
and portion of the existing building slab which would not be used for
the new building. Mr. Parker would rather not add on to the existing
building but would prefer to construct a new building. He also added
that it would not be difficult to move the proposed building to 50' from
the lake. Some filling would be necessary at the 50' setback line on
lot 9.
Motion made by Sullivan, seconded by Jesinski to recommend approval of
the request for a special use permit for Jerome Parker, 12866 Ingersoll
Ave. No. to move a 12' X 20' boathouse on Lot 12, Sunset Park Add. and
construct a 28' X 40' accessory building on Lot 9, Sunset Park Addition
with the following conditions;
1. The 12' X 20' building moved from Lot 9 to Lot 12 to be used as a
boathouse only maintaining a 50' setback from Sunset Lake.
2.To build a 28' X 40' storage garage on Lot 90 at the location near
where the 12' X 20 building is currently located at a minimum of 50'
from the lake.
3. Lots 9, 10,11,and 12, Block 2, Sunset Park Addition be regarded as
one parcel, and that Lots 9 and 12 not be sold unless the accessory
buildings are removed or a principal building is built on said lots.
4. No accessory buildings be permitted closer than 50' to the shoreline
at its nearest point.
5. A variance be granted to allow the accessory buildings to be located
between the principal dwelling on Lot 10 and Ingersoll Ave. No.
6. The boathouse located on Lot 12 be utilized for boat storage and
accessory boating items only.
7. The garage proposed for Lot 9 be located a minimum of 50' from the
lakeshore and meet all other setback requirements.
S. The garage located on Lot 9 be used for residential vehicle and
related storaqe only.
9. The building setbacks from the lake be approved by the DNR.
All aye, motion passed.
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Mr. Steve Downs has made application to the City of Hugo for a special
use permit to construct a 24' X 28' ft. garage on lot 6,
Block 6, of Hugo Addition (14617 Finale Ave.). Mr. Downs states that he
owns lots 5 and 6 and that the principal residence is located on both of
these lots, Mr. Downs' site plan shows the proposed garage located on
lot six, 30' from the road and 2' from the east property line. City
records indicate that the lots in question are 50' in width not 60' as
shown on the site plan. This change in dimension obviously effects the
setbacks from the road and property lines. Mr. Downs also shows the
existing home located on the property line between Lots 5 and 6 with the
rear of his house 18' from the east property line of Lot 5. If these
dimensions are correct Lot 5 should be only 46' in width as opposed to
the 60' shown by Mr. Downs. Mr. Downs has indicated that the proposed
garage would be used for residential purposes to store his motor
vehicles and other miscellaneous items. This request also involves a
variance allowing the construction of this garage within 2' of the east
property line assuming Mr. Downs 60' lot width is correct and city
records are incorrect. Under the circumstances it is virtually
impossible to make a recommendation in light of the conflict in site
dimensions. We would recommend that this matter be tabled until
documented proof can be provided indicating that the lots in question
are 60' in width and we would require a more detailed site plan properly
dimensioned and drawn more to scale than the one provided.
Mr. Downs indicated that his tax statement describes his property as a
total of 120', while talking to Washington County he was informed that
this was incorrect. His two lots are each 50' in width. Mr. Downs will
recalculate the dimensions on his site plan and correct the setbacks.
Senkler made motion, seconded by Olson to table the Special use Permit
application for Steve Downs until the October 28th meeting at which time
the orooer lot sizes and setbacks will be available.
All aye, motion passed.
SLppy,Erpgk Acres E111 (John Kostuch)
Messrs. John Kostuch, Leon Nadeau, and James Olson have made application
to the City of Hugo for the subdivision of an 18.5 acre tract of land by
formal plat. The property in question is primarily zoned SFU with a
small portion being industrial. The subdivision would allow for the
creation of 16 buildable lots within the subdivision development. Mr.
Kostuch has submitted a revised preliminary plat titling said plat Sunny
Creek Acres and including all dedicated roadways within the platted
area. Mr. Kostuch has identified the stormwater ponding areas on site
as well as building locations on Lots 1 and 6, Block 2, and Lots 1 and
6, Block 3. According to Mr. Kostuch, Leon Nadeau and James Olson have
agreed to the dedication of the necessary roadway to extend Finale
Avenue and 142nd St. to accommodate the roadways proposed. A critical
part of Mr. Kostuch's request is to allow for the development of this
property without connecting to the City's water supply with the
understanding that each of the lots proposed be a minimum of one acre in
size. Copies of the revised preliminary plat have been forwarded to the
Washington County Engineer's office and Planning office. The revised
plat is currently being reviewed by the engineer. It is also our
understanding that the drainage plan and ponding areas for this plat
have been submitted to the Rice Creek Watershed District for their
review. We are reluctant to recommend approval of the preliminary plat
until we receive the needed input from Washington County, Rice Creek
Watershed, and the city engineer. There are several items, however,
that should be discussed and resolved prior to approval of the
preliminary plat.
1.
Is it the intent that the entire plat
be designed for residential
use. Keep in mind that a portion of
Block 1 is currently zoned
industrial.
2.
Specific boundaries of the industrial
zoned property should be
identified on the plat.
3.
Should the plat be developed without
requiring connection to the
City's water system?
4.
Requiring sanitary sewer and surfaced
roadway to serve all 12 lots
proposed.
5.
Acceptance of parkland dedication fee
in lieu of park.
6.
Improvement of roadway between Finale
Ave. and Highway 61.
7.
Posting a $5,000 financial deposit in
favor of the City to cover
the cost of legal, engineering, and administrative expenses in
processing of this plat. '
S. No lots be sold within the plat until the final plat is approved
and sanitary sewer as well as an improved roadway are installed.
9. Developer decide whether he will be installing the utilities and
other public improvements or will be petitioning the City for
improvements pursuant to Chapter 429 of the public improvement
code.
10. Will Mr. Kostuch be rezoning portions of Block 1 to residential
from their current industrial zone.
For this development to proceed in a timely yet orderly manner it is
important that some firm decisions be made regarding the above
referenced items. Pending input from the other governmental agencies
involved, we should have this preliminary plat back to the Planning
Commission for a final recommendation by our next regular meeting in
October. '
Mr. Kostuch was present and indicated that he had no intention of
rezoning at this time and did not want to make any firm committment at
this time. Lots 3 and 4 will be identified on the plat as industrial.
The Planning Commission felt the development has proceeded with the
knowledge that no city water would be required in the development and
there was no need to require the installation of water at this time.
Regarding item #4, members inquired whether all 15 lots should be
included requiring sewer and surfaced roadway. If it is not the
intention that all lots in the development be served by blacktop road,
the Commission would like some clarification as to which lots these
are. Members unanimously agreed on accepting the parkland dedication
fee in lieu of property. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the term
improved roadway. The opinion was that any grading or gravel could be
an improved roadway. No firm stand was taken on this matter because of
the possible difficulty with the existing sod business and heavy traffic
which could cause a problem if 140th St. was blacktopped. The $51000
financial deposit should be used for costs incurred in the processing of
the plat and the balance returned if not used.
Members indicated that the lots within the plat should not be sold until
improvements are in with the exception of Lots 4 and 5 in Section 3
because they are on an existing road. Mr. Kostuch stated he would be
petitioning the City for improvements.
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Mr. Norm Horton and Mr. Roger Depaul have made application to the City
of Hugo for an auto dismantling yard license as well as continuation of
their special use permit for part of -the northeast 1/4 of the northeast
1/4 being the south 260.65' lying east of the railroad right-of-way and
Highway 61 east of railroad. We would recommend continuation of the
special use permit and issuance of the auto dismantling license subject
to the following special conditions;
1. Compliance with previous special use permit special conditions.
2. Maintenance of an approved hazardous waste generator license.
3. Submittal of water sample testing reports as required by the City
prior to September 1 of each year.
4. Operation of the site in question in compliance with all
Washington County Health Dept. requirements.
5. Failure to comply with the above items shall be grounds for
revocation of the auto dismantling license and special use permit.
Mr. Dupaul was not in attendance to explain the excavating on the site
of his auto dismantling operation. Mr. Dupaul had been requested to be
at the September 23 meeting but did not make any attempt to contact the
City regarding his intention. The Clerk's office will contact Mr.
Dupaul and request his presence at the October 28, 1987 meeting,
informing him that his license would be in danger of being revoked if he
chooses not to cooperate with the city, regarding his renewal.
The Planning Commission will meet at 6:00PM, October 28, 1987 to
continue work on the comprehensive land map. Members requested that
Administrator Huber also attend the meeting to add his expertise.
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Motion made by Olson, seconded by Jesinski to adjourn at 9:23PM.
All aye, motion passed.
Carole LaBelle, Secretary
Hugo Planning Commission