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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987.10.29 PC MinutesMinutes of the Hugo Plannino Commission - October 29 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Senkler at 7:02PM. PRESENT: Sullivan, Jesinski, Henry, Senkler, Carole LaBelle ABSENT: Olson Mr' Senkler informed other members on the commission of Doug Blanchard's resignation. A hearing was held to consider the request of Steven Downs. Mr. Steven Michael Downs has made application to the City of Hugo for a Special Use Permit to construct a 24' X 28' garage/accessory building on Lots 5 and 6, Block 6 Hugo Addition (aka 14617 Finale Ave.). A special use permit would allow for a total of 952 sq. ft. of accessory buildings on Lots 5 and 6, Block 6. Mr. Downs has indicated that the building would be used for residential purposes to store two motor vehicles and other- miscellaneous thermiscellaneous items' The property in question is zoned SFU and is currently used for residential purposes. This matter was tabled at an earlier meeting of the Hugo Planning Commission directing Mr. Downs to clarify the exact lot width of the two lots in question. Mr. Downs is treating the property in question as a single parcel and the proposed building appears to meet the required setbacks if both lots are to be treated as a single parcel and said lots front on Finale Ave. The property does not meet the 130 ft. depth requirement, however, these lots were platted prior to the adoption of the City zoning ordinance' We would recommend that if the Planning Commission acts to approve this special use permit that it be subject to special conditions. Mr. Downs stated that his home has a stucco exterior and the accessory building would be a wood grain siding, complimentary to the house. Mr. Downs agreed that the two lots would be considered one lot. Motion made by Henry, second by Jasinski to recommend approval of the Special use permit for Mr. Steven Downs, 14617 Finale, to construct a 24' X 28' garage/accessory building for personal storage with the following special conditions; 1. The garage be designed and built similar in appearance to the house. 2. The garage be used for residential purposes only. 3. Lots 5 and 6, Block 6 be dealt with now and in the future as one parcel of land. 4. The building be constructed in compliance with the building codes and this permit within 180 days of SUP approval. All aye, motion passed. Mr. Downs has requested that this matter be placed on the December 7, 1987 City Council agenda. Special Use Permit ) Ricky and Lori Flanagan have made application to the City of Hugo for a Special Use Permit to operate a landscaping and lawn maintenance business on their property located at 6319 175th St. No., Hugo (the east 330 ft. of the west 538 ft. of the north 660 ft. of the SW quarter of Section 4, WIN, R21W, except the east 165 ft. of the west 538 ft. of the north 660 ft. of the SW quarter of Sec. 4, T31, R21.). The petitioners have indicated the property in question will continue to be residential in character although they would like to operate a business on a limited basis from their home. The property in question is located in an agricultural zone and landscaping businesses are allowed by SUP. In reviewing the legal description on the application it does not appear to conform with the site plan or the legal description on the City's tax records. The property appears to be 165 ft. in width and approximately 538 ft. in depth Of acres). If the Planning Commission chooses to act favorably on this request we would recommend said approval be subject to special conditions. A hearing was held for public input regarding this special use permit request. Mr. John Jungman, 6351 175th St. was present and stated that he is the only neighbor and has no objection to the landscaping business being operated from the Flanagan's home' Mr. Flanagan stated that this is his full time employment and it is seasonal. His equipment consists of two pick-up trucks, 2 trailers, weed eaters, edgers, 1 18 HP tractor, shrubbery, sod, seed. His business is named "Yard Care" and the pictures provided with the Natural Green truck does not belong to Mr. Flanagan. Occassionally Mr. Flanagan drives the large Natural Green truck to his home for overnight storage while on his way to a job in the northern suburbs. This occurs on an average of 3 times per month. Mr. Flanagan agreed that if this were to change were proposed he would secure an amended special use permit. Mr. Flanagan stated he did not use any chemicals in his business. The material sprayed is grass seed and water. Mr. Flanagan stated that his truck and trailers do remain outside, while all small equipment used in the business is stored in the accessory building. Commission members felt that if the operation of this business was a serious problem for the complainant, he should have attended the meeting to express his concern. Mr. Senkler felt it would be beneficial to limit the size of the vehicles to be stored on the site overnight, however, this is virtually impossible to monitor. Members had no objection to the operation considering the size of the business. Motion made by Sullivan, seconded by Jesinski to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit for Rick and Lori Flanagan to operate a landscaping and lawn maintenance business from their home at 6319 175th St. No., Hugo, with the following conditions; 1. No advertising be permitted on site. 2. All equipment be stored in existing garage on site. 3' Any materials stored on site other than landscaping stock be located to the rear of the garage in a screened area approved by the City. 4. Any modifications to the enclosed site plan be approved by an amended special use permit. 5. Activities on site other than residential be limited to landscaping, lawn maintenance business. 6. No additional accessory buildings be constructed without first securing a building permit. 7' The use of this property shall not be in violation of any existing restrictive covenenats. B. All activities on site shall not cause the altering of any watercourse, ditch, or drainage system in this area. 9. The storage of any chemicals on site must be in an enclosed structure and must be in compliance with all state and county health/safety regulations. Copies of the types of chemicals being stored and location of said chemicals must be filed with the City of Hugo Fire Marshall. All aye, motion passed. Seuss)Subdivision Request (Tom Caruth/Fred Mr, Tom Caruth and Mr. Fred Seuss have made application to the City of Hugo for the Subdivision of approximately 58.5 acres into two lots, one of ten acres in size and one of 48.5 acres. The property in question is generally described as the east 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 8, T311 R21W, except that part described as follows; The west 721 ft. of the north 1201.65 ft. of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 8, T31, R21W. The applicants are requesting waiver of the formal subdivision requirement to divide this property by certificate of survey. If the commission acts to approve this subdivision we would recommend it be subject to special conditions. Mr. Seuss has purchased the property and is seeking financing and is requesting to subdivide 10 acres for mortgage purposes. Mr. Seuss indicates he is not intending to sell any of the property. Commissioners did not feel this subdivision was objectionable. Motion made by Jesinski, seconded by Henry to recommend approval of the request for subdivision for Thomas Caruth and Fred Seuss to subdivide 58.5 acres into one 10 acre parcel and one 48.5 acres subject to the following conditions; 1. The final survey meet all administrative requirements. 2. The final survey must be submitted to the Council for approval within 90 days of preliminary acceptance or this approval will be null and void. 3' All of these conditions must be met before the stamping of any deeds for recording by the City Clerk unless otherwise permitted by council action. 4. All property lines must be identified on site by the applicants to insure propert setbacks when buildings are to be constructed, if required by the building inspector. 5. All driveways and drainage areas must include installation of minimum 15" diameter corrugated metal culverts in a manner acceptable to the City' 6. All fees relating to the subdivision approval shall be paid by the applicant including the cost of recording documents and parkland dedication. 7. 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. All aye, motion passed' st (john Kostuch) Mr. John Kostuch and James Olson have made application to the City of Hugo for the rezoning of a 7 acre +- tract of land from Industrial to SFU to accommodate the proposed subdivision plat identified as Sunny Creek Acres. The tract of land in question is described as That part of Lot 35, of County Auditor's Plat No. 7 being the North 859.61 ft. of the south 1,224.2 ft lying easterly of the west 452.2 ft. measured along the south line easterly from the southwest corner of the southwest quarter of section 20, T31, R21W in Hugo, Washington County, Minnesota. The subdivision of this property will provide consistency with regard to the zoning districts in proposed Sunny Creek Acres. The applicants have indicated that there is an adequate amount of vacant industrial land in the City and would like to develop the property in question for residential purposes. The property north, east, and south of the tract in question is zoned industrial, the property west of this tract is zoned SFU. The property owned by Mr. Olson which is a part of this request could be served by utilities at the time improvements are installed for Proposed Sunny Creek Acres. Motion made by Henry, seconded by Sullivan to recommend approval of the rezoning for John Kostuch and James Olson to rezone approximately 7 acres, as described above from Industrial to SFU. All aye, motion passed. 1pecial Use Permit (Todd BeegrQ11. Mr. Todd Beecroft and Mr. Paul Beecroft have made application to the City of Hugo for a special use permit to operate a landscaping business on their property generally described as the west 278.7 ft. of the east 460.2 ft' of the west 1/2 of the sw 1/4 of the sw 1/4 of Section 6, T31N, R21W, Washington County, Minnesota consisting of approximately 8.5 acres' The property in question is zoned agricultural and landscaping businesses are permitted in an agricultural zone by special use permit. Mr. Beecroft is also requesting authorization to install an advertising sign on the site in question as indicated on the proposed site plan. Mr. Beecroft is also proposing the construction of a 17' X 20' greenhouse made of hoops and poly plastic. Reviewing this plan was somewhat difficult in that Mr. Beecroft did not dimension the site plan as required. Mr. Beecroft also identifies a proposed 17' X 20' greenhouse, however, photographs of the site indicate that there is already a structure at that location. Mr.. Beecroft also proposes the installation of two 4' X 8' signs on the site but does not indicate what the signs will look like and how they will be maintained. We would recommend that the Planning Commission members visit the site in question and look at the proposed signs as designed by Mr. Beecroft. If the Planning Commission chooses to approve this special use permit we recommend it be subject to special conditions. Mr. Beecroft indicated he would be using the property to replant small trees and shrubs for use in landscaping jobs away from the site. The greenhouse would hold flowering and green plants. Paul Beecroft stated he did not intend to sell retail. Mr. Beecroft also stated he had no objection to removing the lights which had been on the signs in the landscaped area of his yard, if his application is approved for the signs. Mr. Beecroft stated he did not use chemicals of any kind but would provide a list of chemicals if they were used in the future' Equipment used in the"business includes one F350 dump truck, saws, shovels. All equipment with the exception of the truck is kept inside. Mr. Henry had reservations regarding the placement of advertising signs in a residential area for a commercial business. Motion made by Henry, seconded by Jesinski to recommend approval of the special use permit for Todd and Paul Beecroft to construct a 17' X 20' greenhouse and operate a landscaping business at 9365 122nd St. subject to the following special conditions. AYE: Henry, Jesinski, Senkler NAY: Sullivan Motion passed Motion made by Senkler, seconded Sullivan to recommend approval of the Special use permit to install two 4' X 8' advertising signs at 9365 122nd St. subject to the following special conditions. AYE: Senkler, Sullivan, Jesinski NAY: Henry. Motion passed. 1. All equipment storage and parking be located behind the house and on the driveway running to the existing 22' X 27' shed located on the east property line. 2. Landscaping and greenhouse facilities be located as identified on the approved site plan and changes or additional buildings must be approved by amended special use permit. 3. The proposed signs must be located where identified on the site plan and must be maintained in a manner acceptable to the city at all times. 4. No lighting shall be permitted on the advertising signs. 5. A landscaping plan for the area around the signs must be prepared and said landscaping installed no later than May 1, 1988. 6. All activities on site shall be limited to those customary to a greenhouse and landscaping business and no retail sales will take place on site. 7. No structures and facilities may be added to the site in question without first securing a building permit. 8' On site activities permitted shall not cause the altering of any watercourse, ditch, or drainage system in this area., 9' This permit must be submitted to the City Council for approval within 90 days of Planning Commission recommendation' 10. Failure to comply with all conditions of this special use permit shall be grounds for permit revocation. Auto Dismantlinq License ) Representatives of Modern Auto Parts of Hugo had been requested to appear before the commission to discuss some of the activities taking place on his site with regard to construction of dikes and ditches and their impact on stormwater drainage in this area. Mr. Dupaul was also requested to provide water samples on site and said water samples as of yet have not been submitted to the City. The City also requested that Mr. Dupaul provide a detailed site plan of his facility. The activities of Mr. Dupaul have been reported to Rice Creek Watershed District and an investigation with regard to said activities is currently underway. Mr. Dale Eklin, from Rice Creek Watershed informed the City that all digging activity had ceased during the summer when he investigated this matter. Mr. Dupaul is aware he must obtain a permit from RCWD for excavating. Mr. Dupaul stated that his test well had been run over and as soon as the reorganization of the yard was complete he would install a new test well. All specifications were provided to him by Washington County' Mr. Dupaul has all hazardous waste material stored in compliance with the DNR and Washington County Health Department. Motion made by Senkler, seconded by Sullivan to recommend approval of athe continuation of the Auto Dismantling License for Roger Dupaul, Modern Auto Parts, 16813 Forest Blvd. subject to all existing conditions and a dimensioned site plan, drawn to scale be provided to the City Council prior to the November 2, 1987 meeting. Including the installation of a new monitoring well, with test results to be provided at the next annual review. All aye, motion passed. Mr. Henry indicated that he feels a member of the staff or city official should contact the PCA to be advised on the standards and recommendations for test wells similar to those required by the auto dismantling operations. The concensus was that even when the information is acquired no one has the knowledge to interpret the results. This discussion may be continued at an �pcoming meeting. Motion made by Jesinski, seconded by Sullivan to adjourn at 9:17PM. All aye, motion passed. � Carole LaBelle, Secretary Hugo Planning Commission