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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976.12.08 PC Minutes71,- .L!r INIUTES OF TT-Ftj PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO __PLANNING COT-'!T-.!',.ISSION DECEMB.:�R 8t 1970 The meeti'0 n,-,,- was called to order at 8:0' P.M* by Chairman Spitzer. .1� Attending were Spitzer, Ehret, Peltier, Rosenquist, Greger, and Gillen. Peloquin arrived at 8:12 P.M* Greger questioned the wording that adjoining property of George Jungblut (Mr. & M-r.s. Gallon) were in fact in favor of the subdivi— sion. A.T etter reviewed, The Gallon's are in favor of the subdivision, however, they feel the lot size should be smaller than one acre. Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Ehret, to approve the minutes of November 24, 19.76, with the above addition,, "_Q_L.,4NNING C01,11TISSION 3USINE,_jSS The chair ruled that his participation would not be included in the discussion. First, we have to make a recommendation --to the City Counc*-11 !. for the appointment of a chairman. .A. Motion mare by Rosenquist, seconded by Peltier, to recommend tothe r, City Council the appointment of -ijarry Ehret as-Plannincr Commission . 1.� C> criai.rman VOTIJ."YG FOR: Rosenquist, Greger, and Gillen, (J' ..'.__R_STATY-­'D: Spitzer and Ehret 1-1"T-& Peloauin. .viWim ION CARRIED J. .r.. r,, Larry Ehret stated there would be time problem for him in the spring and the fall. He would need everybody 's assistance at that time. Greater assistance will be needed from the secretary, Mike F7cr1l.1lister presented himself to the commission as a possible r;�— placement for the future vacancies, Mr. McAllister felt it l....,rould be a good learning experience, and good place to start in co.T.1ir-und.-t- CD C11 jr affairs. He is interested in the whole town., and not one particu-iar area. Mr. McAllister is employed by the 31-1 Company in their Aviation Department, and has no particular engineering experience. Al Lemker was - also present to be considered, 1.1r. Lemker lives on Ethan Avenue and is employed at lst National Bank, Mr. Lem-ker's background engineerint7round is financial, and has no , Spitzer asked if CD there would be any time problem, and he replied no, Mr. Lemker placed the name of Jim Metry for cons* ration Mr. Metry lives on 120th Street. Hr..-. is employed by-A-nd, &Window and has an engineering background . Mr. 1"Jetry heads up Oak Shore Park's Park Board. Peloquin asked ivcAllister how lon,:!�:r "re '1ias lived * 1n Hu,.,.Ic), and he stated ..�) L1 5.2 years. Metry has lived in Hugo for 4 years, ancl, for 3 years. Planning Commission December 8, 1976 Page 2 Mr. Spitzer placed the name of Larry Funk for consideration. Mr. Funk lives on Foxhill. Mr. Funk works for NSP and has been very active in community affairs. Spitzer also stated that Mike Gillen should be considered as a can- didate. Peloquin questioned whether the new council should be the people to appoint the Planning Commission as done in some years past. Spitzer stated that this is no longer true. Commission now looks for some kind of balance. Peloquin stated that the local businessmen are not interested in participating. Most of them don't even live in Hugo. He would like to see some kind of representation from them, because Hugo is not just rural. Motion made by Ehret, seconded by Rosenquist, that we do not recommend any one individual for appointment, but request that the City Council review our minutes and make appointments to fill the seats from the names of - Mike McAllister, Al Lemker, Jim Metry, Larry Funk, and Mike Gillen. Greger - I think we should recommend Mike Gillen to the City Council. g44-en made motion, seconded by Peltier, to amend the motion that we will not recommend on 4, but does recommend Mike Gillen for appoint- ment, and decline on other vacancies. Gillen - Is it proper to split motion? Motion made by Rosenquist, seconded by Peltier, to recommend the appointment of Mike Gillen for a full term in the seat he now fills. VOTING FOR: Ehret, Peltier, Peloquin, Rosenquist, and Greger ABSTAINED: Spitzer and ' illen MOTION CARRIED Motion made by Ehret, seconded by Rosenquist, to decline to recommend to the City Council for the remaining vacancies. City Council to review these minutes and make a choice. VOTING FOR: Ehret, Peltier, Peloquin, Rosenquist, Greger, and Gillen ABSTAINED: Spitzer MOTION CARRIED Ron Baker - Lakeview Inn Mr. Baker was present to find out if a Special Use Permit would be legal in his case. Present use can be considered a resort. Mr. Baker would like to repair marine equipment, and in general, deal in second had marine equipment. Spitzer stated if used equipment is handled, this results in intensification and beyond. Mr. * Spitzer felt Baker had three possible options: 1. Proceed with operation without selling used marine equipment, 2. Request that the area be rezoned from SFE to industrial which could be handled with a Special Use Permit. Planning Commission December 8, 1976 Page 3 Ron Baker - cont. 3. Request the city to amend its zoning ordinance to Commercial - Recreational in SPE district . Greger - I feel whole operation is an intensification. Change from one non-conforming use to another. Peltier- What does commercial recreational include, except tavern? Spitzer - Fisherman terminal. Ehret - I think we should take a straw vote to see how everyone feels about the operation, and pursue a way of doing it. Dave Potter (4394 - 129th Street North) - adjoining property was present and stated he would rather see the property used as a single family dwelling. They have a problem with the parking. I • Spitzer called for a straw vote - Is it your opinion is it in the best interest of the city to pursue the operation, all or part of which that is being proposed by Mr. Baker? Peltier - Yes Peloquin - Yes Greger - No Ehret Yes Rosenquist - Yes Gillen - Abstain Spitzer - matter should be pursued to see if there is a way to see if we can accomplish what Mr. Baker is looking for. Rosenquist - To make any kind of rational judgment, we should have a sketch plan. Commission voted on each proposal as presented by Mr. Baker. Yes vote - believe it would not be an intensification as a use as it now stands. No vote - would be an intensification 1. Enlarge existing building to the rea4 te—plla-N44e.eiga4.6eh to provide space in which to work on motors and boats inside. Beau- tify each side of tavern building. Yes vote. 2. Tear down and remove existing cabins and outbuildings. Yes vote . 3. Beautify fishhouse so it is attractive during off-season. Yes vote. 4. Fill in rear part of lot so lot is level. Yes vote. 5. Ii spring, construct 2 worm beds on rear edge of property. Yes vote. Planning Commission December 8, 1976 Page 4 Ron Baker - cont. 6. Make any necessary repairs to rental fishing boats and related equipment. Repair or discard the pontoon boats now is water. Yes vote. Iv 7. Repair or replace and add to docks. Yes vote. 8. Clean. up area by docks, removing trach and tall weeds. Yes vote. 9. Define parking lot with ties or concrete curbs. Yes vote. 10. Erect sign on building that is now tavern. Yes vote. 11. Use tavern area to display boating accessories for sale. Yes vote. 12. Consider front part of tavern bar area to use for consessions type business, featuring candy, ice cream bars, chips, pop, etc. No vote. 13. Use old living quarters in rear half of building for parts inven- tory, storing rental oars, motors, life vests, etc. Also, extra inventory of accessories, parts manuals, office area, etc. Yes vote. 14. Construct single lane launch ramp on one edge of waterfront proper- ty line from special knobby concrete blocks for private use only. Vote not needed. 15. Eventually construct a home on rear half of lot . Yes vote. Within certain limits, some of the operation would not be undue inten- sification of use, by voice vote of the Planning Commission. Gillen - Is the first page to be considered? RENTAL: Fishing boats, cars, motors, 1 or 2 ski boats, pontoon boats, Coast Guard safety equipment, trailers, ice-fishing houses, water skiing equipment. Yes vote. CONSESSIONS: In Summer - pop, candy, ice cream, chips, etc. In Winter - for snowmobilers - coffee, hot chocolate, etc. No vote. REPAIR: Outboard and 10 motor repair on site or on the lake service. Fiberglass or wood repair on boats. Snowmobile fiberglass work, may attempt some snowmobile engine repair. No vote. SALES: Coast Guard safety equipment, boating accessories, water skiis, used motors, boats, trailers. Plan to become dealer or sub- dealer for 1. or 2 motors and boats to sell them new. Possibly sailboat related items if demand is shown. Sale of bait pur- chased or gown ourselves. Sale of equipment - Intensification Sale of bait - Not intensification Planning Commission December 8, 1976 Page 5 Ron _________ SERVICES: We will attempt to supply any and all service requested by local boaters including boat removal, boat and motor maintenance, dock or lift maintenance. We intend to con- struct part of dock network with intention of renting by the season. Yes vote. ADVERTISING: Will focus newspaper ads in small local newspapers and aim business to take care of ithite Bear Lake and Bald Eagle Lake boaters. No vote. GROUNDS: After major clean-up, will place tables and chairs under tree and along front and side of tavern building for those who wish to partake of consessions outside. Yes vote. Motion made by Rosenquist, seconded by Peltier, advising Mr. Baker that the operation would be considered illegal intensification if he exercises the repair of boats and snowmobiles and sale of boat equip- ment. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Ehret, Peltier, Peloquin, Rosenquist, Greger, and Gillen Motion Carried . ..., • . Reconvened 9:57 William Stankey 7 Green house Mr. Stankey would like to construct a greenhouse and a watchman's quarters on property on Forest Blvd. Property is zoned RB. Floral operation is permitted use in that zone. The zone would also permit a multiple dwelling, but would not permit a single residence. Spitzer stated that the city encourages permanent residences Richard Johnson -.Easement Kr. Johnson and his son-in-law arerthe process of purchasing 20 acres of Jeffrey Avenue. They would like to put a 16 ' easement along nor- thern edge of the property so that the back 20 acres (zoned Conservancy) would not be landlocked. Mr. Johnson questioned whether the 16' easement would delete from the 10 acres necessary to build on. Spitzer stated that if the road ever had to. be opened, there would pro- bably be .a question as to whether it wouldide enough. He suggested that the easement go up the center, giving 16P on both sides then parcels would be equal. Mr. Spitzer stated that Mr. Johnson would also have to apply for a land division to be approved by the City Council. Mr. Johnson stated he will review the center line easement, and get on the agenda for another Planning Commission meeting. Tim Geck KC Plaza • Mr. Geck is interested in purchasing the KC Plaza with the intention of making it into a 4 plex. Property now zoned SFE. Building di- mensions are 40' x 48' (main floor) and has three floors. A duplex would be considered as a permitted use, but could/be stretched to 4 plex. Planning Commission December 8, 1976 Page 6 Tim Geck — cont. Mr. Geck said he would trouble justifying the money aspect of the deal. Spitzer stated that a public hearing would have to be set, along with some kind of a sketch. Spitzer suggested that Mr. Geck withdraw his application, and resubmit an applicationg for a Special Use Permit for a duplex. Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Peloquin, to permit Mr. Geck to withdraw his application. All aye. Motion made by Rosenquist, seconded by Peltier, to cancel the regular Planning Commission of December 22, 1976, for lack of quorum. All aye. Motion made by Rosenquist, seconded by Peltier, that City Council appoint a member of governing body to attend Planning Commission meetings as a laison to convey our feelings to the City Council. All aye. Motion made by Peloquin, seconded by Greger, to adjourn at 11:20 PM. 1- 7/ 6/ Mary' ' nn Creazer, Secretary Planning Commission