HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987.12.16 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
December 16, 1987
The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Senkler at 7:00PM.
PRESENT: Sullivan, Jesinski, Henry, Senkler, Administrator Huber,
Carole LaBelle
Motion made by to approve the Minutes of November 18, 1987 as amended.
All aye, motion passed.
IV.A. Subdivision Application (Stroman)
Gordon and Donna Stroman have made application to the City of Hugo for the
subdivision of a 20 acre parcel of land into two ten acre tracts.
Identified as the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section
10� T31N, R21W, Washington County, Minnesota. The property in question is
zoned agricultural and is being proposed for the purpose of accommodating
residential development. The applicants have requested waiving of the
formal platting procedures. Both parcels meet the minimum road frontage
requirement as well as the other dimensions for minimum lot size.
If the Planning Commission elects to recommend approval of this
preliminary plat we would suggest said approval be subject to special
conditions.
The public hearing was opened at 7:75. There was no one from the public
to comment on the subdivision. Mr. Stroman informed the commission that
his intent is to create one ten acre parcel with the existing_ home and
retain the other ten acre tract for future development.
Motion made by Henry, seconded by Jesinski to recommend approval of the
subdivision application for Gordon and Donna Stroman to subdivide one 20
are tract of land into two 10 acre parcels, and waiver of the formal
platting procedure, subject to the following conditions:
1. The final survey must meet all administrative requirements and be
submitted to the council for approval within 120 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. Property lines must be identified on site the applicant to assure
property setbacks if required by the city building inspector.
4. Any commercial or industrial use of said property not specifically
permitted in this zoning district by the city shall be strictly
prohibited.
5. Driveway or drainage areas must include the installation of a minimum
15" diameter metal corrugated culvert installed in a manner acceptable
to the city.
6. No building permits are to be issued until permits are secured from
the appropriate watershed district, Washington County, and the DNR
where applicable.
7. All fees relating to this subdivision approval shall be paid by the
applicant including the cost of recording documents with Washington
County.
B. No driveways shall be installed providing access to city roads or the
county highway without securing the needed permits from the
appropriate governmental agency.
9. On site activities permitted as a result of this subdivision shall not
cause the altering of any watercourse, ditch, drainage system in this
area.
10. Percolation tests for each lot must be submitted to the city prior to
final survey approval.
11. The parkland dedication fees must be paid prior to recording of the
final survey .
12. Subdivision of this property shall not create any landlocked parcels
owned by any party to this subdivision.
IV.B. Subdivision Application (Zerwas/Schletty)
Mr. Howard Schletty and Mr. Lyle Zerwas have made application to the City
of Hugo for the subdivision of approximately 35 acres into one 15 acre
parcel and 2 ten acre parcels by minor subdivision. The property in
question is currently zoned agricultural and is generally described as, a
part of the northwest quarter of Section 28, T31N, R21W, in Washington
County, Minnesota. The three lots identified in the survey appear to meet
all dimension requirements as required in the City zoning ordinance.
Copies of this survey were sent to Washington County and the appropriate
watershed districts for their review and comments. The three proposed
lots are all served by an unnamed public roadway which provides direct
access to County Road 8A. The property owners are requesting the formal
platting requirements be waived and that this property be subdivided by
certificate of survey. This subdivision is a resurvey of lots approved by
the City two years ago.
If the Planning Commission elects to recommend approval to the City
Council we would recommend that said approval be subject special
conditions.
The public hearing was opened at 7:20PM. There were no comments from the
general public. Mr. Lyle Zerwas indicated that he intends to build his
residence on Parcel F and Parcel D would be retained for a future building
site. Mr. Zerwas stated he had no objection to providing an easement deed
to the county for a 60' roadway easement for possible future improvements.
Motion made by Sullivan, seconded by Jesinski to recommend approval of the
subdivision application for Mr. Howard Schletty and Mr. Lyle Zerwas to
subdivide 35 acres into one 15 acre parcel and 2 ten acre parcels,
described above and subject to the following conditions:
1. The final survey must meet all administrative requirements and be
submitted to the City Council for approval within 120 days of
preliminary survey acceptance or this approval shall be null and void.
2. All conditions must be met prior to the stamping of any deeds for
recording by the city clerk unless otherwise permitted by council
action.
3. Property lines must be identified by the applicants to assure proper
setbacks as required by the building inspector.
4. Any commercial or industrial use of said property not specifically
permitted in this zoning district shall be strictly prohibited.
5. Driveways or drainage areas must include installation of a minimum 15"
diameter corrugated metal culvert installed in a manner acceptable to
the city building inspector.
6. No building permits shall be issued until the required permits are
secured from the appropriate watershed districts, Washington County,
and the Dept. of Natural Resources where applicable.
7. All fees relating to this subdivision approval shall be paid by the
applicant including the cost of recording documents at Washington
County.
B. Any access to city or county roads must be approved by permit and all
driveways must be constructed to meet city/county standards.
9. On site activities as a result of this subdivision shall not cause the
altering of any watercourse, ditch, or drainage system in this area.
10. Percolation tests must be submitted to the city prior to final survey
approval.
11 Payment of parkland dedication fees must be paid prior to recording of
a final survey or stamping of deeds.
12. Approval of this subdivision shall not result creation of landlocked
parcels currently owned by the applicant.
13. Any major improvements to the roadway serving the subdivision shall be
paid at developers or owners expense.
14. No filling of low areas on site shall be permitted without first
securing the approval of the Rice Creek Watershed District.
15. Driveway side slopes serving the lots in question shall be no steeper
than 3 to 1.
16. An Easement be provided allowing for 60' of right-of-way north of the
centerline of County Rd. 8A on parcel.
All aye, motion passed.
V.A. Sunny Creek Acres Plat(Kostuch/Bernier)
Mr. John Kostuch, Mr. Leon Nadeau, and Mr. James Olson have made
application to the City for the subdivision of an 18.5 acre tract of land
by formal plat. The property in question is currently zoned SFU and is
the intent of the developer to create 16 buildable lots with a minimum lot
size of 1 acre. Copies of the preliminary survey have been submitted to
the appropriate governmental agencies for review. The stormwater holding
plan identified on the plat has been reviewed by Rice Creek Watershed
District. Washington County engineering department indicated they have no
comment on the subdivision and we have received no comments from the
Metropolitan Council on the subdivision. Mr. Kostuch has requested he be
allowed to develop this property without connecting to the City's water
supply with the understanding that each of the lots proposed are a minimum
of 1 acre in size and all lots be served by sanitary sewer. Mr. Kostuch
has indicated that if this plat is approved he intends to petition for
public improvements pursuant to Chapter 429 of the public improvement
code. If the Planning Commission elects to recommend approval of this
subdivision for consideration by the City Council we would recommend that
said approval be subject to special requirements.
The city has been informed that Rice Creek Watershed District is requiring
a holding pond larger than the one on the preliminary plat. Mr. Kostuch
stated he would have the revised plan prior to going to the City Council.
Rice Creek is also requesting that the ditch on the east boundary of the
property be indicated on the plat.
Motion made Jesinski, seconded by Henry to recommend approval of the Sunny
Creek Acres preliminary plat subject to the following special conditions:
1. A final plat must be submitted to the council within 120 days for
preliminary plat approval or this approval shall be null and void.
2. All platting and recording requirements must be met prior to the
stamping of any deeds by the city clerk for recording with Washington
county.
3. Property lines must be identified on site by the applicants to assure
proper setbacks if required by the building inspector.
4. Any commercial or industrial use of said property not specifically
permitted in this zoning district shall be strictly prohibited.
5. All fees relating to this subdivision shall be paid by the applicant
including the cost of recording documents with Washington County.
6. The applicants shall pay a fee in lieu of parkland dedication per City
requirements.
7. Street lighting as required by the city shall be installed by Northern
States Power at the applicants expense.
B. Mailbox locations shall be identified on the survey and be approved by
the Hugo Post Office.
9. All lots within this subdivision development shall be a minimum of one
acre in size with no lot re -subdivision.
10. Developer shall provide the city with a $5,000 financial deposit to
cover the cost of administrative, legal, and engineering review for
this project. Expenses over and above this amount shall be borne by
developer.
11. All lots within this plat are to be sold for residential purposes
only.
12. All roadways within the subdivision development shall be improved with
bituminous surfacing as well as curb and gutter.
13. No lots will be sold within this development until improvements are
assessed against the benefitting lots.
14. No building permits shall be issued for the housing development until
sanitary sewer and improved roadways are installed to serve said lots.
15. Developer shall be responsible for the installation of bituminous
surfacing on 140th St. from Finale to Highway 61 to serve this
development.
16. All stormwater holding ponds on site are the responsibilities of the
property owner and shall be maintained by same.
17. The developer enter into a development agreement with the City of Hugo
outlining the needed guarantees to insure proper development and
completion of this project as recommended by the city administrator,
city engineer, and city attorney.
18. A revised plat noting the ditch on the east property line and enlarged
holding pond must be provided prior to council consideration.
All aye, motion passed.
Mr. Senk.ler felt that the increased non-compliance with city ordinances
S.U.P.'s indicates the necessity for additional code enforcement personnel
to insure compliance with city zoning resolutions. The commission
concurred and directed that a letter be drafted and forwarded to the
council indicating the Planning Commissions concensus.
Motion made by Sullivan, seconded by Henry to adjourn at 7:35PM.
All aye, motion passed.
Carole Labelle, Secretary
Hugo Planning Commission