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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979.09.26 PC Minutesle MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION September 26, 1979 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Theodora Peltier at 8:04 PM. PRESENT: Hanson, Greger, Houle, Lorch, and Peltier ABSENT: Peloquin and McAllister Motion made by Houle, seconded by Lorch, to approve the minutes of September 12, 1979, after the following corrections have been made: Page 1 - The next Special Meeting with Mr. Carl Dale will be October 10, 1979. Page 3 - Mr. McDermaid presented a rough plan All aye. Motion Carried. DENNIS QUINLAN - SPECIAL USE PERMIT Mr. Quinlan, 12842 Homestead Drive, is requesting to construct a second garage to be used for his personal use. The land lies in the RRII zone. The Planning Commission reviewed the Codebook and determined that private garages were allowed in this zone, reference 320-4, Subd. F2. Motion made by Greger, seconded by Lorch, to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit for Dennis Quinlan to construct a 24 x 24 garage at 12842 Homestead Drive. The City Council is to be notified that the Planning Commission has no objection to the action requested by the applicant and that is why they are approving the permit. The Planning Commission does not think a Special Use Permit is required. If the City Council concurs, the fee should be refunded to the applicant. All aye. Motion Carried. STEVE SHAW - SPECIAL USE PERMIT Mr. Shaw, 17940 Foxhill Avenue North, would like to construct a 24 x 40 pole barn to be used for storage. He owns 5 acres in the Agricultural zone. A site plan was presented. (MCALLISTER ARRIVED AT 8:25 PM). McAllister felt that the Planning Commission should be looking at a Special Use Permit, because barn would not be used in a farming operation. Mr. Shaw stated that he would change his Site Plan to conform with the setback requirements. Motion made by McAllister, seconded by Hanson, to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit for Steve Shaw, 17940 Foxhill Avenue, to construct a 24 x 40 pole barn to be used for personal storage in accordance with the revised Site Plan. All aye. Motion Carried. Hugo Planning Commission September 26, 1979 Page 2 of 3 (PELOQUIN ARRIVED AT 8:37 PM) JAMES WARNECKE - SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE Mr. Warnecke presented the requested information: Letter of credit, in the amount of $5,000.00 to insure obtaining of a valid Building Permit, proof of ownership, copy of his Contract for Deed, and a Site Plan drawn to scale. Mr. Warnecke will be constructing an accessory building prior to the main residence. The variance is required because the pole barn will be constructed nearer the front lot line than the principal building. McAllister made motion, seconded by Peloquin, to recommend approval of the request for a Variance for James Warnecke to construct his pole barn ahead of the front of the house. All aye. Motion Carried. Motion made by McAllister, seconded by Lorch, to recommend approval of the request for a Special Use Permit for James Warnecke.to construct an accessory building prior to the construction of the residence. Permit to be limited to the appli- cant only and not transferable if the property is sold. Granted in accordance with the accepted Site Plan. All aye. Motion Carried. GEORGE PRAZICH AND CHARLES SHUBAT - REZONING Mr. Shubat, present at the meeting, is requesting to rezone property at 16155 Forest Blvd.; from the Agricultural zone to the Industrial zone. There is appro- ximately 38.44 acres. Shubat stated that the land would be used for light in- dustry (5 acre parcels with interior roads). McAllister stated that there is no provision in the ordinances to provide for light industrial use. If land is rezoned, could open the area to almost anything. Motion made by Peltier, seconded -by McAllister, to set a public hearing to consider the request of Mr. Shubat and Mr. Prazich to rezone property from the Agricultural zone to the Industrial zone for October 24, 1979, at 7:30 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. This notice is not to be published until Mrs. Elizabeth Mabbutt, or her power of attorney, signs the application. Mr. Shubat is also to.provide names and addresses of property owners within 300' of the property to be rezoned. Motion made by McAllister, seconded by Lorch, that the City Clerk is not to accept applications for rezoning without the signature of the property owner, refer 320-8, Subd. B. All aye. Motion Carried. SAFEWAY HOUSE MOVERS - CARETAKER AT PROPERTY (discussion only) Mr. Sempel, owner of Safeway House Movers, was present, and stated that there has been a large amount of vandalism and theft on his property. He would like to move in a trailer to be used for a watchman. At present,.the city has no'.provision to. allow for watchman's quarters in the Industrial zone. Peloquin suggested that lair. Sempel make an application for a Mob.16 Home Permit under the hardship 6iause. Hugo Planning Commission September 26, 1979 Page 3 of 3 Chairperson Peltier stated that the City Council could.have two options in this case. Either recommend that the Ordinance Committee write an amendment to the ordinance to include some type of watchman's quarters in the Industrial Zone or issuance of a Mobile Home Permit under Hardship Case. METRO COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT The Planning Commisson reviewed the background regarding the acquisition of land in Hugo (Bald Eagle Lake area) for Open Space. They would like time to.further review the statement, and will be duscussed again at their meeting of 10/10/79. Motion made by Peloquin, seconded by Hanson, to adjourn at 10:40 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. J/' �' !L ��x.� -�f rte, � •C_- fC-f-�C,. . Mary Ann Creager, Secretary Hugo Planning Commission