HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977.08.10 PC MinutesAGENDA
HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION
August 10, 1977 - 7:30 PM
1. Len Noack
2. Fred Fulbright
3. North Oaks Kennel
4. Ronald Granger
5. Grace Development
RE: Public Hearing - Amended
Special Use Permit
RE: Rezoning
RE: Amended Special Use Permit
RE: Variance???
RE: Minor Subdivision
.,► MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION
August 10, 1977
The public hearing regarding the amended Special Use Permit re-
quest of Len Noack was called to order at 7:31 PM by acting Chair-
person Theodora Peltier.
PRESENT: Peltier, Peloquin and McAllister. Gillen arrived at 7:35 PM,
Rosenquist at 7:40 PM, and Greger at 7:50 PM.
ABSENT: Ehret
Mrs. Peltier read the notice as published in the Forest Lake Times.
Mr. Noack presented the plans for his requested enlargement. Noack
stated that the State Department of Transportation will be out in
a couple of weeks to determine where they will`��screening. Gillen
stated that screening willo-compatible with Horton's yard. Ivan
Hodges, 6169 165th Street, wanted to know if the fence would keep
intruders out. Noack stated the fence met with Council approval and
should eliminate that problem. Mr. Hodges felt that yard would devalue
his property. Mrs. Darrell Jacobson, 6364 165th Street, was told
her property was east of proposed yard. She felt the yard would
not improve the area. Mr. Fakler, 799 11th Avenue, Forest Lake,
was present stating that he was in favor of the request. Mr. Noack
stated that he will planting 2 - 5 foot pines. A letter was pre-
sented from Richard Dempich stating that they were opposed.
The public hearing was closed at 7:55 PM.
The regular meeting was called to order at 8:05 PM., by Peltier.
PRESENT: Peltier, Peloquin, Greger, Rosenquist, Gillen, and McAllister
Bill Schwab arrived at 8:10 PM.
ABSENT: Ehret
Motion made by Peloquin, seconded by Greger, to approve the minutes
of July 27, 1977 as presented.
VOTING FOR: Peltier, Peloqui, Greger, Rosenquist, and McAllister
VOTING NO: Gillen
Len Noack - Amended Special Use Permit
Mr. Noack has a request to enlarge his auto dismantling yard, asking
for extra ground. Bill Schwab stated that there should be a change
in any fencing, and a change in the description of the yard. Mrs.
Noack presented a legal of the land they are adding to the yard.
Schwab stated that there has never been any problem with the Noack
operation.
Hugo Planning Commission
August 10, 1977
Page 2 of 4
Len Noack - cont.
Motion made by Peloquin, seconded by Gillen, that Planning Commission
recommend approval of the request of Mr. Noack to allow -% expand
his auto dismantling yard by the distance of 200 feet south. The
entire southern boundary of the proposed expanded lot east of the pro-
posed highway screen shall be fenced. The fence to be chain linked
equal to the one he already has, and that two rows of trees be planted
for screening, at least 3 feet tall. No dow--4- , decking be allowed
whatsoever in the new addition.
VOTING FOR: Peltier, Peloquin, Gillen, and Mcallister
ABSTAINED: Greger and Rosenquist
MOTION CARRIED
Fred Fulbriaht - Rezoning
The City Council had directed that the Pugh property was added to the
rezoning request erroneously, a more accurate legal of the property
to be rezoned was needed,and proof of ownership provided before any
action could be taken. Mr. Simonet provided McAllister with the
necessary legal description of the land to be rezoned, and a letter
stating that Mr. Fulbright was the of the land to be rezoned.
Only the property in the back is to be rezoned - none in the front.
Motion made by McAllister, seconded by Gillen, that the Planning
Commission recommend approval of Fred Fulbright's rezoning request
and let the record show that the information requested by the City
Council and city attorney has been obtained. The exact legal des-
cription of the property to be rezoned is included, and the statement
requested by the city attorney relative to proof of ownership is also
included. The portion to be rezoned is outlined in red in "Exhibit 3".
VOTING FOR: Pelter, Peloquin, Greger, Rosenquist, Gillen, and McAllister
Motion carried.
North Oaks Kenned - Amended Special Use Permit
There was no representative at the meeting.
Ronald Granger - Minor Subdivision c� ryM�
Mr..Granger.bubmitted An application for minor subdivision, One of
the parcels will be 77J feet wide which is below city code. Mr.
Granger presented a copy of the survey of the property to be divided.
Bill Schwab stated when the Planning Commission approves the subdi-
vision, they will also be approving the variance. They are making it
a lot of record.
Hugo Planning Commission
August 10, 1977
Page 3 of 4
Ronald Granger - cont,
Motion made by Peloquin, seconded by Gillen, that the Planning Commission
recommend approval of Lena Granger's request for minor subdivision, and
be placed on record as a legal document. Mr. Granger was instructed
to present proof of ownership at the City Council meeting.
VOTING FOR: Peltier, Peloquin, Greger, Rosenquist, Gillen, and McAllister
Motion carried.
Grace Development - Minor Subdivision
Mr. Harry Weaver presented the Commission with records of log borings
and perc tests on Lots 1, 2, and 3. Mr. Kuusisto, City Engineer,
also inspected the site on August 13, 1977, and submitted a written
report. Mr. Kuusisto had suggested possible alternatives to a standard
sewer system, but Mr. Schwab stated they would all involve a certain
risk. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the numerous engineering
reports for the proposed subdivision. Gillen stated that he can find
nothing to indicate that a system cannot work under the items dis-
cussed by himself and Mr. Kuusisto. If you went back to Mr. Kuusisto's
report, they are well within the limits. He stated that Kuusisto
has given 99% of the same answers he had given to the Commission.
McAllister stated that in all three engineering reports, he could not
find a positive statement that a system could work. He went on record
as stating the city does not accept that portion of the Braun Engineering
Report stating that they city should accept responsibility of the
system. Mr. Schwab could see only one solution and that would be'to
split the three lofts into two, and fill the Lot 2 area. %2 t.
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Motion made y i eltler, se oided by Greger;torecommend approval of
the minor subdivision for Grace Development, subject to the following:
1. Install two monitoring wells for Lot 1. Let fill stand for
one year.
2. Build sewer on Lot 2 for Lot 1 on a permanent easement.
3. Permanent easement to be released only when a standard system
could be installed on Lot 1, after the fill has set for one
year, or if municipal sanitary sewer is available.
4. Easement to be drawn up by the buyer and seller, subject to
City Attorney's approval.
5. Monitor wells for at least one year. The City Engineer should
specify the time for the monitoring, location of the well, and
the amount of fill.
6. The Building Inspector will monitor the wells.
7. Fill should also be placed on Lots 2 and 3 at this time.
Peloquin recommended obtaining a letter of credit, but Commission felt
it was unnecessary.
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Hugo Planning Commission
August 10, 1977
Page 4 of 4
Grace Development - cont.
VOTING FOR: Peltier, Peloquin, Greger, Rosenquist, and McAllister
VOTING AGAINST: Gillen (standing on his judgment of the situation)
Motion carried.
North Oaks Kennel'
Peloquin made motion, seconded by Gillen, to cancel the public hearing
for North Oaks Kennel for an amended Special Use Permit, as requested
information not provided.
All aye. Motion carried.
Rosenquist made motion, seconded by McAllister, that the Planning
Commission request from the City Council, to hire a Washington County
Planner to come two days a month, for approximately 3 hours a day,
at $10.00/hour on a trial basis until end of year, 1977.
All aye. Motion carried.
Motion made by Rosenquist, seconded by Peloquin, to adjourn the
meeting at 11:32 P.M.
All aye. Motion carried.
Mary 21creager, Secretary
Hugo Planning Commission