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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-1978 Planning Minutesagenda PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 22, 1978 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes PUBLIC INFORMATION ITEMS 3. 7:30 P.M. #367 Subdivision - Jurgen Stielow 565 Leaf Street 4. 7:45 P.M. #379 Subdivision - Edward Johnston 1340 North Arm Drive ACTION ITEMS 5* #319 - Dredging - Vest Shore Lafayette Bay Association 2440 Old Beach Road 6. #378 - Wetlands Variance - Bike/Hike Trail Baker Park Reserve WORK SESSION ITEMS #386 - Baker Park Reserve, West of Starkey Road Road Vacation ^ #366 - William Taylor, 2217^2229 Shadywood Road ^ Subdivision O M w .../•<-Vv. :r #370 - Stephen Towle, 3980 Watertown Road Variance #380 - Phillip Rusciano, 2340 Watertown Road Sid>division llC #383 - R. L. Wenkstem, 645 North Arm Drive SKETCH PLAN - Subdivision #384 - Grace Baptist Church, 2380 Shadywood Road ^ Conditional Use Permit X3, #385 - Paul Englund, 980 North Shore Drive West / SKETCH PLAN - Subdivision #387 - Robert VanTassel, 1170 Loma Linda ✓ Variance lo* #388 - John Hannah, 2608 Mapleridge Road Variance #389 - Stanford Weiner, 3080 North Shore Drive Variance #390 - Jaoies Me Cleary, 3445 Bayside Road y Rezoning #391 - Minnetonka Center of Arts & Education, 2240 Nbrthshore Drive * Conditional Use Permit Ja. #393 - John Ur an. Big Island Variance j 6 OTHER BUSINESS 20. Review proposed ordinance regarding commissions 21. #371 - Richard Konerza, 245 Tonka Avenue Variance was formally withdrawn 5-15-78 mmmimm m # i4lf^ L ^ CITY OF ORONO, MINNESOTA MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 22,1978 The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members present; Chairman Hassel, Members McDonald, Hammerel, Frahm, Hannah, Hurr and Wilson. Chairman Hassel asked for any corrections or additions to the minutes of May 8, 1978. There being none. Commissioner Hurr moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Commissioner Hammerel seconded - Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Hassel announced that this was the time for a public hearing on Jurgen Stlelow Subdivision, 565 Leaf Street. Mr. Stlelow was present, as well as the following neighbors: George & Kathy Juklsh, Millie Lind, Mr. & Mrs. Fullerton, Charles Thompson, and Donald Boylan. Alan Olson, city planner, explained the basic area Involved and what Is proposed to be done. During discussion with the public, their main concerns were lot sizes, access locations, and the prevention of dense development which would lead to sewage problems. They were told that there would be fourteen lots, each lot meeting or exceeding the two-acre lot requirement for that zoning district, all with on-slte septic systems. Gregg Hannah moved that the Planning Commission approve the preliminary plat subject to the following: 1. All lots to have approved septic system tests (Lots 4, 9, and 11 are currently unapproved) prior to final plat approval. 2. Road and driveway requirements per City engineer's letter and County approval. 3. Conservation easements over all wetlands with reservations for dock placement on riparian Lots 1-6. 4. Private road access and utility easements. 5. Park dedication fee payment. 6. Developers agreement for road and drainage construction. 7. Combination of lots 7 & 14 into a new Lot 7. Motion seconded by Frahm and approved unanimously subject to the above conditions. ATTENDANCE 7:30 P.M. MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING JURGEN STIELOW SUBDIVISION 565 Leaf St. (#367) <1 >- : . W V-.V '...r--'-. f k. r O V MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 22, 1978 PAGE 2 Chairman Hassel opened the public information hearing at 8:00 P.M, Mr. Johnston was present. Alan Olson explained the requested subdivision and stated that the plat as proposed tonight was the same as approved by the Council in 1973 subject to final plat drawing, location of access road, and park dedication fee. Development was never filed or recorded at that time for developer’s reasons. At this time, the lots are substandard. The property was originally assessed five sewer units, but at the earlier approval, two of those units were abated. Three units are on the property. There was no public in attendance, therefore, the public information hearing was closed at 8:04 P.M. Planning Commission discussed access, utility and drainage availability and sketched house locations. Frahm moved that the Planning Commission recommend preliminary plat approval of the subdivision and lot area variances subject to the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. No setback variances for the buildings. One combined access for Lots 1 & 2 off County Highway 151 according to County requirements • One access for Lot 3 off Loma Linda approved by the Highway Department. Payment of deliquent taxes, if any, and assessments. Payment of Park Dedication Fee. Chairman Hassel requested that the records show that this property is sewered. Motion seconded by Hammerel; five ayes, two nays (Hannah and Hurr) • Motion passed. Mr. Russell Baumgardner (association menber) and Dewey Lindsay (dredger) explained the procedure of the dredging to the Com^ssion. The basic problem before was that they wanted no discharge into the lake from the marsh. They have redesigned the berms so that there are now two berms which will maintain 3-1/2 we^s of dredging without evaporation or discharge in the lake. The marsh outlet (culvert) will be completely blocked until the marsh water quality is tested as equal to or better than the lake water quality. EDWARD JOHNSTON 1340 North Arm Dr. SUBDIVISION (#379) 1 • i WEST SHORE LAFAYETTE BAY ASSOCIATION DREDGING (#319) © c MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 22, 1978 PAGE 3 It was discussed and decided that the Fresh Water Biological Institute would dally monitor the quality of the water under a $5,000 grant. The project would also be checked dally by the Watershed District, DNR and the PGA. WEST SHORE LAFAYETTE BAY ASSOCIATION DREDGING (#319) Frahm motioned that the Planning Commission approve this dredging using the method specified In WAWAPADCO with the stipulation that the FWBI and Dr. Woods will perform the tests specified In their letter of May 17, 1978 and report to the City of Orono, and also contingent on the approval of all other agency permits and regulations. Motion seconded by Hammerel; five ayes; McDonald abstained and Hurr opposed. Motion carried. This Item was tabled until a meeting can be set up with the Commission members and the applicants at the site. BIKE/HIKE TRAIL BAKER PARK RESERVE WETLANDS VARIANCE (#378) This road Is located In the middle of the marsh, entirely on Park Reserve Property. No public purpose would be served by not vacating this road. Therefore, a public hearing Is scheduled for Jime 26, 1978, at 7:30 P.M. BAKER PARK RESERVE STREET VACATION (#386) .# Applicant was not present. Public Information Meeting was scheduled for June 12, 1978, at 8:00 P.M. WILLIAM TAYLOR 2227 & 2229 Shadywood Road Subdivision (#366) Mr. Towle was present. He explained that he now boards 17 ~ 25 horses and hopes to increase that number. He also corrected the record to show that he Is purchasing 50f acres by Contract for Deed, which would allow more horses to be boarded. The original conditional use permit was approved but without sanction of any Increase in the number of animals normally allowed under the zoning code. STEPHEN TOWLE 3980 Watertown Rd. REVISED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT & VARIANCE (#370) 1 A pid>llc hearing was scheduled for June 12, 1978, at 7:45 P.M. ^NgT|S OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 22, 1978 Mrs. Rusciano was present. She updated what has happened on this application to this point. Alan explained the sewer Installation situation. Hassel made a motion that the drainage easement area which will be required not be subtracted from the building site. Motion seconded by Hannah and approved unanimously. Mrs. Rusciano also had a few questions regarding the sewer and during some final discussion It was decided that her surveyor should physically locate the sewer line. Mr. Roger Reed, the owner's attorney, was present. Mr. Wenkstem is trying to sell his ^cne, and would like to add the area of the golf course where his yard Is encroaching to maintain all of the developed yard area with the home when It Is sold. It was stated that there was a sewer stub, but that he has never been connected to it or been assessed for the system. Planning Commission discussed requiring either two acres minimum in AR*1B zone or requiring sewer connection. The City will Inspect the existing on site syste-'. Lowell Zltzloff and Lou Beasley were present at the meeting. They indicated that they have a valid purchase agreement and that prior agreements have been withdrawn. They are applying for a conditional use permit which Is nc change from the current use, but for only 42 fasillles which is approximately 1/5 of the present church's size. There Is ample parking facilities. Hurr motioned to transfer the conditional use permit from Calvary Memorial Church to Grace Baptist Church for use at 2380 Shadywood Road. Motion seconded by Hannah and approved unanimously. Since there Is no need for a piibllc hearing, this Item will go to Council on June 15, 1978. Applicant was not present. Sketch plan was reviewed and approved. Staff noted to the Commission Mir. Bnglund's attorney that the lot line should be relocated slightly to provide at least 4.0 acres in each parcel. Septic testing will be required prior to final plat approval. Public Information Meeting scheduled for June 26, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. PHILLIP RUSCIANO 2340 Watertown Rd. SUBDIVISION (#380) R.L. WENKSTERN 645 North Arm Dr. SUBDIVISION (#383) j; % GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 2380 Shadywood Rd. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (#384) PAUL ENGLUND 980 North Shore Drive West SUBDIVISION (#385) •» t ■ F o ^ ■ o m^ES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 22, 1978 PAGE 5 Applicant was not present, Hurr abstained from the discussion as she sold the property. Durhig the discussion it was mentioned that tht porch may cause a line of site problem. Commission will contiTiue the discussion at the site on June 10, 1978. Mr. David Nitz, the owner's contractor, was present. Hassel requested that the records show that although he was the original counselor of record when the land was originally divided and was the counsel for Nitz's corporation, he did not feel biased on this item. Mr. Olson stated that when first submitted this application had several corners that were encroaching, but it has been redesigned and now only one comer is encroaching. There was discussion regarding the "bay" and other aspects of the site. Hie Commission decided to personally visit the site on June 10, 1978 to see what the actual condition of the site is. This item will be scheduled for June 12, 1978 Commission meeting. Applicant was not present, lliere was general discussion regarding the possibility of building an accessory structure when there is no other buildings on the property. A tennis court on both properties was previously denied. ROBERT VANTASSEL 1170 Loma Linda VARIANCE (#387) JOHN HAl^H 2608 Maplerldge Rd. VARIANCE (#388) STANFORD WEINER 3080 North Shore Dr. VARIANCE (#389) Applicant was not present. Planning Commission discussed various options and the intent of dock use area determinations. Public Hearing is scheduled for June 26, 1978 at 7:50 P.M. Available options are: 1) permit naturally available slips only; 2) permit general harbor dredging for maximum 66 slips within D.U.A.; 3) permit channel dredging and combination wet/dry stack for 66 slips; 4) rezone residential to B*-2 for expanded D.U.A. -> 66 slips without dredging; and 5) rezone B-2 to residential (this application) which under certain interpretations could expand the D.U.A. to permit 66 slips without dredging. JAMES MCCLEARY 3445 Bayside Road REZONING (#390) ^ANIASSEL la Linda mn ilerldge Rd. ) WEINER :th Shore Dr. :CLEARY rside Road MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 22, 1978 PAGE 6 Mrs. Hock and Daniel Avchen (architect) were present. Wilson stated that he had represented Minnetonka Center of Education and Arts In the past, but had not for some time and felt no conflict. Expansion to accommodate existing programs. Dining area will be relocated and expanded to 75 seats to accommodate Increased number of students. Dining should be confined to students, staff and Invited guests only. There was also some discussion regarding traffic which would be caused by this expansion and the effect It would have on the neighborhood. Planning Commission called for a public hearing on June 12, 1978 at 8:15 P.M. Mr. John Uran and his attorney, Mr. John Penberthy, were present. There was some discussion regarding perimeter roads and lack of adjacent vacant land. City would likely not vacate roads due to Its policy of ultimate public ownership, but If roads were vacated, sufficient land would be available for building without a variance. Mike Gaffron will review the septic site In person. Commission will review the site on June 10, 1978. Motion was made to close the meeting at 11:10 P.M. Unanimously approved. MINNETONKA CENTER OF EDUCATION AND ARTS 2240 No. Shore Dr. COND. USE PERMIT (#391) JOHN URAN BIG ISLAND VARIANCE (#393) ADJOURNMENT 11:10 P.M. NOTE:It was also decided that all Commissioners wishing to visit the sites as a group would meet at the Council Chambers parking lot at 8:30 A.M. the Saturday morning before the Planning Commission meeting. This will begin on Saturday, June 10, 1978, at 8:30 A.M. r