HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990.08.06 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL. MEE.TI11G OF AUGUST 6, 1990
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Atkinson at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: McAllister, Jesinsk:i, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
City Administrator, f:en Huber
City Engineer, Howard Kuusisto
City Clerk:, Mary Ann Creager
McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the minutes for the
regular City Council meeting of July 16, 1990 as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Vail made motion, Jesinski seconded, to approve the claims for August 6,
1990 in the amount of $53,486.29.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT - TEMPORARY CLASSROOM (SCHOOL DISTRICT #834)
On behalf of the Stillwater School District (Independent 834), Mr. Dan
Parker has made application to the City of Hugo for a special use permit
to place a self-contained classroom on their property at 10158 122nd St.
No., Hugo, Minnesota. The 24' X 40' temporary structure will be located
west of the original school facility, and will be used for educational
purposes only. The property in question is zoned agricultural and
consists of approximately 9 acres. This will be the third addition to the
original Withrow School facility, with other additions being built in 1965
and again in 1974. The applicants have indicated that it is their intent
to use this facility throe.►gh the 1996 calendar year. They have been
notified that construction and operation of this temporary facility must
meet building code requirements for temporary public facilities of this
nature. The structure in question appears to meet all setback
requirements and other zoning requirements. The Planning Commission has
recommended approval subject to special conditions.
McAllister made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the request of School
District #e34 for a Special Use Permit to place a 24' x: 40' self-contained
classroom on their property at 10158 122nd Street. Approval is subject to
the following special conditions:
1. The building in question must meet all state building code
All aye. Motion Carried.
requirements for
a temporary, public facility of this
nature.
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This special use
permit shall terminate at the end of
the 1996 school
year.
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The structure in
question shall be removed from the site
within 6t)
days of permit expiration.
4.
The structure in
question to be located at least 20' from
the
identified septic
system on site.
S.
The structure in
question to be in compliance with all
other codes and
ordinances in the
City of Hugo.
6.
Proper fire extinguishers
and other warning mechanisms
to be installed
within the facility
as recommended by the fire marshal.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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VAR.I HNCE RECIUEST (, QC1JR I FSE R )_
Mr. Randy Schriber has made application to the City of Hugo to construct
900 square foot attached garage at 15275 Elmcrest Avenue, Hugo, MN. The
structure in question appears to meet all building setback requirements,
and the request is consistent with the City's policy regarding over -sized
garages in agricultural zoning districts. The applicant has indicated
that the garage in question is to be used for the storage of his
automobiles and lawn -maintenance equipment, and will be for residential
purposes only.
Jesinski made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the variance request
of Mr. Randy Schriber to construct a 900 square foot attached garage at
15275 Elmcrest Avenue. The garage shall be used for residential purposes
only.
All aye. Motion Carried.
VARIANCE REQUEST i HUSN I F:: )
On behalf of 6 & H Builders, Inc., Mr. Paul Husnik: has made application to
the City of Hugo for a variance to construct a 580 square foot attached
garage on Lot 6, Block: 2. Bald Eagle Estates subdivision (aka 497 3 126th
Street. North). The garage in question will be for residential use only.
The site is zoned SFE, and consists of approximately one acre. The
request in question is consistent with the City's policy regarding
over -sized garages in an SFE zoning district.
McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the variance request of
G s, H Builders to construct a 990 square foot attached garage on Lot 6,
Block: 2, Bald Eagle Estates (aka 4970 126th Street North) . The garage is
to be used for residential purposes only.
All ave. Motion Carried.
t1 I tdi )R_ St7Plj l: V I S I ClhljED l�li cUGH )
Mr. Ed Waugh has made application to the City of Hugo for a minor
subdivision, and waiver of the formal platting requirement=_, to subdivide
a 14.8 acre tract of land into two lots. The property in question is
presently zoned RB, and is located at the southeast corner of Highway 61
and County Rd. SA. The primary purpose of the subdivision is to
accommodate the sale of a two acre tract of land for the construction of a
Tom Thumb Superette with gas -pumping facilities and a car wash. This
development is subject to special use permit review. The minor
subdivision proposed is effected by the following physical constraints:
1. County Rd. 8A on the north.
2. Trunt Highway 6.1 on the west.
5. A major drainage area and flood plain on the east.
The drainage easement on site has been identified as per request of the
Rices Creek Watershed District. Thr Washington County Highway Department -
has requested that the City require the dedication of an additional 7 feet.
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of right-of-way on County Rd. 8A to help accommodate improvements to this
roadway in the future. The county needs a total of 80 ft. of right-of-way
and currently there is bb ft, of right-of-way in this area. The survey in
question appears to meet the technical requirements of the City's
ordinance. Additional property owned by Mr. Waugh has been attached to
Parcel D so that said tract has direct access to a public roadway. Mr.
Waugh has been notified that any future subdivision of the site would
require formal platting. The applicant has now secured the required
permits from the RCWD and Washington County Engineering Dept.
Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the final Certificate of
Survey #8-6-90, and waiver of the formal platting requirements, as
requested by Mr. Ed Waugh, to subdivide a 14.8 acre tract of land into two
lots. The property to be divided is located at the south east corner of
Highway bl and County Road 8A. Approval is subject to the following
special conditions:
1. Any further subdivision of all or a part of this site shall be by
formal platting.
2. The dedication of an additional 7' of right-of-way on County Rd. SA to
accommodate future improvements to the road.
3. All lots shall have direct access to an improved public roadway and
shall be served with municipal utilities.
4. All conditions of survey approval must be met prior to the stamping of
any deeds for recording by the city clerk:. unless otherwise permitted
by Council action.
5. The property lines on site must be identified by the applicants to
assure proper setbacks when buildings are to be constructed if
required by the building inspector.
b. Proposed driveways or drainage areas within the development must
include installation of a minimum 15" diameter corrugated metal
culvert in a manner acceptable to the City.
7. No building permits shall be issued until the survey has been approved
and recorded with Washington County.
8. All fees relating to this subdivision shall. be paid by the applicant
including the cost of recording documents witi-Washington County.
9. Driveway access to highways or county roads will not be permitted
until the necessary permits are secured from Washington County and the
Minnesota Dept. of Transportation.
1U. Payment of fee in lieu of park:.land dedication shall be paid to the
city prior to final plat approval.
11. This approval shall be granted with the understanding that said
subdivision does not create any landlocked parcels by the petitioner
and land owner.
12. No improvements, landscaping, or grading shall be permitted in the
defined drainage areas without the express written authorization of
the City and the approved watershed districts.
1._,. All property owners shall be responsible for maintenance of drainage
areas within easements on their property.
14. Developer shall comply with all requirements and restrictions
applicable to identified wetlands.
16. No significant deviations from the :approved preliminary survey shall
be permitted unless reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to
C;ourIcil approval.
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17. The developer shall permit access to the referenced site for periodic
inspections to assure conformance with this subdivision approval.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT (ED WAUGH)
Mr. Ed Waugh has made application to the City of Hugo for a special use
permit to construct a superette, gas station, and car wash in an RB zoning
district. The site in question is located at the southeast corner of the
intersection of Highway 61 and County Rd. 8A and consists of approximately
L acres. This request is being made contingent on approval of the minor
subdivision approved earlier by the City Council. The building proposed
will be approximately 18' in height and 7,000 sq. ft. in size. The City
staff has requested that the developers give the City some indication of
the hours of operation of this business. The proposal in question appears
to be consistent with the City's comprehensive plan, and is permitted in
an RAS district by special use permit. The City Engineer has indicated
that the amount of water used by the car wash should not have a
significant effect on water pressure serving the residential homes in this
area.
McAllister Heade motion, Jail seconded, to approve the Special Use Permit
application of Mr. Ed Waugh to construct a. superett.e, gas pumps, and car
wash at the south east corner of the intersection of Highway 61 and County
Road 8A. Approval is subject to the following special conditions:
1. The buried gasoline tanks on site to be installed and maintained as
per County Health Department and MPCA regulations. The pump island is
to be no lower than 932.33 mean sea level.
. The site be maintained on a regular basis and kept free of litter- and
other on site nuisances.
3. All advertising signs and related lighting be in compliance with City
regulations.
4. The site plan.approved be, and is, a part of this special use permit.
5. All refuse on site be stored in the screened area as identified on the
site plan.
6. No exterior storage shall be permitted on site.
7. The parking areas are to provide for short-term parking of motor
vehicles only.
S. Driveway and road access permits must be secured from the MNDOT and
Washington County before the building permit is issued.
9. All parking and drive areas shown on the site shall be of bituminous
surface, and shall be installed as per requirements of the city
engineer.
10. Submittal of all permits and drainage plans from the Rice Creel::
Watershed District.
11. Handicapped facilities and parking shall be provided.
12. The site in question must be plowed on a regular basis in the winter
time.
10. Regular garbage and refuse service shall be pro•✓ided.
14. Bituminous curbing shall be installed on the north and western edges
of the Eite near the buried gasoline tanks to prevent any spillage of
gasoline into the ditch systems adjacent to the site.
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15. All conditions of the special use permit must be met prior to issuance
of the certificate of occupancy.
16. A building permit must be applied for within 1211 days from permit
approval, and substantial construction of any building and
improvements must be underway within 1270 days of permit issuance.
17. Property lines must be identified on site by owner to assure proper'
setbacks when buildings are to be constructed, if required by the code
enforcement officer.
18. No significant deviations from the approved site plan shall be
permitted.
19. Encroachment into the designated easement on site shall be prohibited.
20. The applicant and/or owner shall permit access to the referenced site
at reasonable times for periodic inspections to assure compliance with
this permit.
21. On-site facilities shall be served with municipal sewer and water, as
per City policy.
^?. No automotive repair or e-terior sales shall be permitted on site.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PARk" IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
As per Council direction, the City Engineer has prepared a part:: develop-
ment plan, which would improve the ballfields on the part: north of City
Hall. The plan involves the reorientation of the ball diamonds, upgrading
of the facilities, and additional parking. The intent of the plan is to
be establish a focal point for the athletic complex around the part::
shelter, the restrooms, and concession stand area iU=_.t north of the water
tower. Cost estimates have been prepared, and submitted to the Council.
for their review. It should be noted that Phase 1 of this improvement car,
also be divided into two phases, as each ball diamond can be improved
without an impact on the other. It would be our intent to fund all, or
any portion of this plan, from the City's part -.-.land acquisition and
development fund.
Atkinson made motion, 'Fail seconded, to approve the part::./ballfields plan,
as prepared by the staff, and authorize preparation of plans and
specifications for the proposed part:: development plan, Phase 1, in the
amount of approximately $46,000, to be started this fall and completed
ne;:t spring.
All aye. Motion Carried.
APPOINTMENT OF 1990 ELECTION JUDGES
Atkinson made motion, Olson seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 199(-_)-221
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION
IN 1990.
VOTING AYE: Olson, Jesinski, Vail, McAllister, Atkinson
VOTING NAY: None
Motion Carried.
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C . y . S . 1_F E QUES1__F OR FUtJi Ll ffjj
The St. Croix: Valley Area Community Volunteer Service organization has
requested an opportunity to appear before the City Council to explain
their program, and request a financial contribution toward the services
that they provide to the citizens of Hugo. Mr. Bruce Abercrombie and Mr-.
Bob Colombo were present at the meeting to explain their service and need
for financial assistance from the City, in the amount of $700.00. The
Council directed City staff to include this request in the City's 1991
budget proposal for further consideration.
CIF' (ROADS FEASIBIL.IT`r REPORT)
As per Council direction, the City Engineer has updated his cost estimates
for Phase ? of the City's CIF' program. The Phase 2 program referenced is
consistent with the original CIP program adopted by the City Council
earlier. The only exception to this plan is the addition of Hilo and
Henna Avenues, from 132nd Street south to 125th Street. If it is the
intent of the City Council to pursue Phase 2 of the CIP program, it will
be necessary to order the appropriate feasibility report so additional
design and cost information can be developed. Initially, it would be the
intent of the City to pursue this project based on current Council policy
for collector streets..
McAllister made motion, Olson seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1990
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION Or REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT FOR PHASE 2 CIP
#1990--1.
VOTING AYE: Vail, Jesinski, McAllister, Olson, Atkinson
VOTING NAY: None
Motion Carried.
M I SCELLt;NEOUS
The League of MN Cities will hold a regional meeting on September 12. 1990
at the Oak Glen Clubhouse in Stillwater.
Olson made motion, Vail seconded, to adjourn at 8:10 PM.
All ave. Motion Carried.
Mar'; .t{_ Creager, , Ci t', .1 erk.
City i Hugo