HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977.07.27 PC Minutes1. Mike Pederson
2. North Oaks Kennel
3. Wayne Bjorum
4. Grace Development
5. Thomas Frampton
6. Fred Fulbright
7. Joe Massa
AGENDA
HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION
July 27, 1977
RE: 1.1 acre
RE: Amended Special Use Permit
RE: Minor Subdivision
RE: Minor Subdivision
RE: Special Use Permit
RE: Rezoning
RE: Subdivision
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION
July 27, 1977
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 PM by Chairman Ehret.
PRESENT: Ehret, Peloquin, Peltier, Greger, Gillen, and McAllister
Larry Irsfeld, Hugo City Council, and Bill Schwab, Washington
County Planner, were also present.
ABSENT: Rosenquist
Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Peloquin, to approve the
minutes of July 13, 1977, after the following changes are made:
Page 3 Grace Development, line 4) — were in fact
Page 3 Grace Development, last paragraph)— eliminate "Gillen was
satisfied with the present soil tests". Should read, "Gillen dis—
agreed with the tabling of the motion".
All aye. Motion carried.
Mike Pederson — 1.1 acre
Peltier made motion, seconded by Greger, to table until Mr. Pederson
arrives.
All aye. Motion carried.
North Oaks Kennel — Amended Special Use Permit
Wayne Gruis, part owner in North Kennels, was present at the meeting
and stated that the Afton Animal Adoption Center is interested in
leasing from them. Ehret inquired as to the present capacity, and
Gruis responded 100 dogs at times. They would like to construct a
30' x 150' concrete building to house the additional animals from
the Adoption Center. Mr. Gruis thought they had approximately 140
animals at the center to be relocated. The center is financed through
membership contribution and Washington County. The new building
would be constructed to the west of the present building. Mr. Ehret
stated that the Commission would like to talk with the potential
new people in regard to their plans and what they are going to do.
Their lease will run for five years, if approved.
Motion made by Peloquin, seconded by Peltier, to schedule a Public
Hearing for August 24, 1977, at 7:00 P.M. to amend the Special Use
Permit for North Oaks Kennel, and that all proper information be
provided for reviewal by the Planning Commission. Information to be
provided for meeting of August 10, 1977.
VOTING FOR: Ehret, Peloquin, Peltier, Greger, Gillen, and McAllister
Motion carried.
Hugo Planning Commission
July 27, 1977
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Wayne Bjorum - Minor Subdivision
Previous city records were checked out, and it was determined that
the City Council had approved the subdivision on October 1, 1973.
Therefore, Parcel D is acceptable to sell.
Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Peloquin, that the records show
the subdivision plat of Wayne and Pamela Bjorum dated September 17,
1973, was approved by the City Council on October 1, 1973, therefore,
it is the opinion of the Planning Commission that Parcel D can be
sold as is.
VOTING FOR: Ehret, Peloquin, Peltier, Greger, Gillen, and McAllister
Motion Carried.
Grace Development - Minor Subdivision
Washington County Planner, Bill Schwab, presented a written report
regarding borings done on Lot 1 of the subdivision. Roger Johnson,
Soil Scientist, and Thomas Anderson, Building Inspector II, found
that a mottled soil condition was first observed varied from approxi-
mately 27" to 4' below the existing ground surface. Mr. Tschida
was present when borings were being done, and he indicated he had
done some additional work and said he had found mottling at 5' on
Lots 2 and 3. It was Mr. Schwab's determination that Lot 1 is not
a buildable site, and that Lots 1, 2, and 3 should be combined into
one lot. Mr. Peloquin stated that he has always been opposed to
these three lots for private septic system. Gillen was opposed to
terminology of high water table. Mottling could be caused from
many years ago. He described his findings, and would not acknowledge
a seasonal high water table in that area.
Gillen made motion to recommend approval of Grace Development's re-
quest for Minor Subdivision on Lot 1 only, and hold on Lots 2 and 3
until final perc tests are provided by Grace Development, and it we
do not have all the information required, should have some regulation
that matter can be brought back just so many times in one year.
Motion failed for lack of second.
Gillen made motion, seconded by Peltier, to recommend approval of
Grace Development's request for Minor Subdivision on Lot 1 only and
hold on Lots 2 and 3 until perc test and soil borings are provided
by Grace Development.
VOTING FOR: Ehret, Peltier, and Gillen
VOTING AGAINST: Peloquin, Greger, and McAllister
Motion failed for lack of majority
Hugo Planning Commission
July 27, 1977
Page 3 of 5
Grace Development - cont.
Gillen made motion, seconded by Peltier, that we recommend to the
City Council that in the future, should information be requested by
the Planning Commission of an applicant, and it is not provided,
after two presentations subsequent to the first to the Planning
Commission, the applicant be denied further action for a minumum
of one year.
VOTING FOR: Ehret, Peloquin, Peltier, Greger, Gillen, and McAllister
Motion carried.
Gillen made motion to recommend approval of Grace Development's re-
quest for Minor Subdivision as presented.
Gillen withdrew motion.
Gillen made motion, seconded by Greger, that Mr. Gillen meet with
City Engineer, Howard Kuusisto, at the site for additional input for
presentation at the meeting of August 10, 1977.
VOTING FOR: Ehret, Peltier, Greger, Gillen, and McAllister
VOTING AGAINST: Peloquin
Motion carried.
Secretary was instructed to write letter to Mr. Kuusisto asking that
he be present at the meeting of August 10, 1977, to discuss the re-
quest as made by Grace Development.
Recessed 9:35 PM Reconvened 9:46 PM
Thomas Frampton -_Special Use Permit
Mr. Frampton would like to purchase 30 acres of property for the
purpose of selling nursery stock. band is presently owned by Rey-
nold Arcand. Access to the proposed greenhouses would be via County
Road 10, and would constructed of aluminum. At this point, the green-
house is a long range roject. Would build a machine shed as soon
as possible (16' x 601�. Mr. Frampton stated that they would hope to be
building a home within three years.
Motion made by Peloquin, seconded by Greger, to schedule a Public
Hearing for September 14, 1977, at 7:30 P.M., to consider the re-
quest of Thomas Frampton for a Special Use Permit to sell nursery stock.
Mr. Frampton must provide (1) proof of ownership, (2) site plan with
locations of the house, machine shed, and greenhouse, and (3) provide
names of property owners within 300' of the property in question.
All aye. Motion carried.
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July 27, 1977
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Motion made by Peloquin, seconded by Gillen, to consider the Joe
Massa matter prior to Fred Fulbright.
All aye. Motion carried.
Joe Massa — Subdivision
Mr. Massa was unable to provide a legal description for his property
because, as yet, he has not had it surveyed. Ehret stated that Mr.
Johnson, City Attorney, felt that because the property of Mr. Massa
was not connected to any other property owned by him, that the re—
quest be allowed, provided a legal description is provided by Mr.
Massa. Mr. Massa said that Mr. Johnson advised him to go before
the Planning Commission to get their OK before he got the land surveyed.
Schwab stated that if Mr. Massa provided a certificate of survey,
the Commission could recommend approval.
Motion made by Peloquin to recommend approval of the site plan for
Joe Massa subject to a proper and adequate legal description sub—
mitted with application for the City Council's consideration, and
that the City Council set the fee involved for said request. Proof
of buildable lot to be provided by Mr. Massa.
Motion died for lack of second.
Peloquin made motion, seconded by Gillen, to recommend approval of
transfer of ownership provided a certificate of survey is submitted,
and fee to be set by City Council.
McAllister felt the request was not ready to be passed to the City
Council until a certificate of survey is, in fact, on file at City
Hall.
Peloquin withdrew his motion.
Ehret suggested that Mr. Massa provide the city with a copy of his
perc test, and when he has a certificate of survey, place his name
of the agenda.
Fred Fulbright — Rezonin
The Fulbright rezoning request was sent back to the Planning Commission
so that a legal description of the property to be rezoned could be
obtained. Copies of deeds were providedby Bruce Charpentier, but
they did not indicate a clear legal description of Mr. Fulbright's
property. Mr. Fulbright has stated that he would like his entire
piece of property rezoned from RB to SFE.
Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Peloquin, to table the Fred
Fulbright rezoning request from RB to SFE pending accurate legal
description for the property to be rezoned.
All aye. Motion carried.
Hugo Planning Commission
July 27, 1977
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Motion made by Greger, seconded by McAllister, to add the Cyril
LaCasse variance request to the agenda.
All aye. Motion carried.
Noel Schearer represented LaCasse. Mr. LaCasse would like to divide
a 37 acre tract of land, zoned Conservancy, into two 18 acre parcels.
The perc tests, as requested by the Commission, were provided. Tom
Crever has already reviewed the perc test, and Bill Schwab stated
that they looked alright.
Motion made by Peloquin, seconded by Peltier, to recommend approval
of the Cyril LaCasse variance request for division of 37 acres into
two 18 acre (approximate) parcels zoned Conservancy, as he has
shown proof of two buildable sites as requested by the Planning
Commission on February 9, 1977.
VOTING FOR: Ehret, Peloquin, Peltier, and McAllister
ABSTAINED: Greger and Gillen
Motion carried.
Motion made by McAllister, seconded by Peloquin, to adjourn the
meeting at 11:35 P.M.
All aye. Motion carried.
G
Mary Ann Creager, Secretary
Planning Commission