HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.02.23 BOZA Minutes The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brunotte.
PRESENT: Ellmann Rubenzer , Brunotte, Administrator Museus
Motion made by Rubenzer, seconded by Ellman to approve the minutes of the
September 22, 1993 Board meeting .
All aye, motion passed .
Kenneth Granger, owner of 61 Stop, located at 14815 Forest Blvd . No. , has
requested a variance to Chapter 266-5, Subd . E of the City code in order
to construct a 109 sq . ft . commercial advertising sign in an area where 50
sq . ft . is allowed . Mr. Granger is being required to change the location
of his existing sign due to improvements to STH 61 and has informed the
City that this is the smallest pylon sign available from Citgo.
After some discussion the board members concurred that the size of the
sign far exceeds the allowable limits for advertising signs in the area.
Motion made by Rubenzer , seconded by Brunotte to recommend denial of the
variance to install an advertising sign 109 sq . ft . in size at the 61
stop, 14815 Forest Blvd .
All aye, motion passed .
Firstar Banks, Inc . of Minnesota has requested at variance to expand the
parking lot on their property located at 14431 Forest Blvd . The setback
request is to place the parking area 73' from the lake, normal setback for
Ea residential development lake is 100' . City code allows up to 30% of a
parcel adjacent to at recreational development lake to be covered by
impervious surface. The request is for 67% impervious surface.
Firstar Banks justification for the variance is:
1 . The need for additional parking for customers and staff .
2. The bank wishes to correct drainage problems which are effecting the
foundation .
3. The parking lot will provide additional storage area for snow storage
during winter months .
Z1. are mitigating the impact of the additional surface and
encroachment into the shoreland setback area providing sufficient
stormwater retention and treatment facilities to handle the
additional runoff from the parking lot.
5. They will not disturb the existing vegetation and retention pond in
the lake.
The City received a letter dated January 24, 1994 from the Minnesota DNR
indicating that they have no objection to the variances as requested . A
permit from the RCWD will be required for construction of the parking lot.
Board of Zoning Adjustments - February 23, 1994
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Motion made by Brunotte, seconded by Rubenzer to recommend approval of the
variance for Firstar Bank to expand their parking lot 67 feet from the
west f oreline of Egg Lake.
All aye, motion passed .
Lou Rossi , 17717 Henna Ave. has requsted a variance to construct a 40' X
90' pole building 1.oser to Henna Avenue than the principal building for
personal storage.
Motion made by Brunotte, seconded by Ellman to recommend approval of the
variance request of Lou Rossi as stated above.
All aye, motion passed .
Motion made by Ellman , seconded by Brunotte to adjourn at 7:00PM.
All aye, motion passed
Carole LaBelle, Secretary
Hugo Board of Zoning Adjustments