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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-1976 Planning Minutes. .;v;;>-Av;r :.v -.v "i'/>v< •{“ II riuM ^ t iri • il Ml >:l! •irr: ;i|N AfW.'UJt" rliM.'iiiiTt • iVt II• ^ « V: I orrr •iti -r« ►^T'J • j«t t.t • Mf • iSlfi ijfti.a Mttlt •)i«« t.iin • if:l» ri • «i il* • JiHf A wYj t«.t Mil 7rr5 -•Mr- •»sri:i:#f J t»ja • It* I.-1 .•s • » J • CiTiTTr r^: • 1*1 •Sm •IUh \ •(•«r\i('j flit.- •J ti • «r • MDirtES OP A PLANNING (UMISSION I€BriN6 HELD OCTOBER 18, 1976 - PAGE 2 rji 11 m-c-:.mf RY) lis Qiaixiranan Dmlap annouiood at 7:51 p.m« that this was the timm gnd place for the Pii)llc Hearing on the Ixsng Lake nre Lane Usage located at 1535-1545 Long Lake Boulevaxd. The Asst. Zoning Administnitor presented the Notice of Pii>lic Hearing and the Affadmit of Plhlicatian. Mr. Olson stated that the City had recently been infonaed that this area was being used for swinning and docking of boats. Notification was given to reaove the dock. Neighbors then approached the Council requesting that the City open this area as public access. As a result of this discussion at the Council neeting, a Public Hearing was scheduled for this evening. He further stated that the Conndssion should have received a copy of a letter to Biuce Nalkerson fxoai Janes Lane ^o is the attoiney representing Richard Nurlow^i. The letter defines the legal status of Ivy Lane. Mr. Lane stated that it is hnportant to distingui^ between a dedicated street and a nere easenent for such street use. The Asst. Zoning i^tadnistrator stated that our City Attorney agrees with what is put forth in this letter. Several con­ cerned neii^ors were present at this meeting. The follming CM forth to identify themselves: Robin Crmford, Donna Cnwford, Lew Capron, Dick Murlowski and George Olen. Mr. Crawford stated that the nei|fibors in the inmediate area have enjoyed the use of this beach for swlming and would like to continue ^e use as such. There is room for only one dock and Mr. Crawford has been the only one docking a boat. He stated that the City had been taking care of this area idien he moved in 5 or 6 years ago. Mr. Hirlow^ then aqpproached the Coenission. He stated that he had been living here since August of this year. He is: familiar with what has been happoiing and wants no hostility from this action. After talking with A1 Olson and Attorney Lou Oberhauser, he feels this should be a restricted area and would like the privacy. He presented several pictures of this area to the Gonmission. George Olen informed the Coenission that he had living in this area for 10 years and felt it was a public access. He mentioned that there weren't any problems until Rev. Westerdahl, the previous owner of Murlowski*s property, com­ plained. They hM been using it mainly for the enjoysmnt of the dhildren and have been keeping the area clean. Mr. Crawford then explained about the day Mr. Westerdahl com­ plained. It was very hot that day md they had been cleaning up the beadi area. They were drinking beer, but were not having a party. Mrs. Crawford mentioned that idien they pur­ chased their property the real estate agent from Roger Fazendin Realtors told them they would have lake access. Am Cq[>ron then explained that Jim Albee, the original subdivider, stated it was a ptblic road and he wanted every­ one to use it. LONG lAXB FIRE LMC USAGE 1535-1545 LONG LAXB BLVD. (#183) ■A * A1 Olson stated that perhaps these residents would be interested rated toin an item coming up on the agenda regarding land Orono Park DeparOnent by Bruce Dayton. After all the Public were heard, the PUblic Hearing was closed at 8:25 p.m. EUSNSB BBLVD. HDVIES OP A PLMWIN6 OOMOSSION tCETING HEU) OCTC^ 18, 1976 • PAGE 3 Van Nest moved, Hannah seconded, that the minutes of the Septenber 20, 1976, meeting be qmroved. Motion - Ayes (8), Ntiys (0). Hannah moved. Van Nest seconded, that the minutes of the October 4, 1976, meeting be approved with the following correction: Page 2, Michael Cloutier, Item (1) corrected to read as follows: 'That staff se^ a letter to the Hennepin Comty Park Reserve District requesting that they present a long range plan at their earliest convenience in regard to their expectations for the land they have purchased in Orono. Motion - Ayes (8), Nays (0). Menher Van Nest reported to the Planning Conmission on the status of the sewer plan. The plan is now finalized and ready to sidnnit to Council for their approval. The present sewered area is our uxban area. We have no plans to extend this service outside of this area for the next 25 years. Mr. Van Nest pointed out this area on a colored map he had prepared for the Coamission. There is no sewer interceptor capacity ;or the rural area. Our obligation is to see that cn-site ic systems woik in this non*sewered area. This plan will be referred to the Council for their approval. Council will then submit this plan to the Metropolitan Waste Control Conmission for their review before the scheduled Public Hearing on Novenber 10, 1976. A copy of this sewer plan has been sent to our legal staff for their review also. Hake moved, Pesek seconded, that the Comprehensive Sewer Plan be stbmitted to the Council for their approval. Motion • Ayes (8), Nays (0). The Planning Commission comnended Brad Van Nest and John Guthrie for the fine job they did in compiling this report. APPROVAL OF MlNinhS »€ET1NG SEPDEMEER 20, 1976 APPROVAL OF MINUIBS MEETING OCTOBER 4, 1976 OOMPREHB6IVB SE«ER FLAN v‘x;. This rezoning came about as a result of a law suit concerning Mel Olson, Qark Oil, Hart Properties and Tonka Corporation, Etal. It had been stipulated as settlement to the suit that the 187* deep strip in front of the Hennepin County Garage and other scattered parcels be rezoned to B-5. This is a new comnercial zone vhich contains B*4 zone plus an addition for such things ^ d^ cleaning, rental, pet shops. A draft of this B-5 ^ing is being prepared for adoption into our code. At this time, it was also decided to consider any other >4Qezoning that miijit be necessary in the Navarre area. The >J.ty must coaq;>lete action on this rezoning within 60 days. A Pdblic Hearing will be held. NAVARRE AREA REZ0N1N6 ;..• ;■ ::■ M tNMon B INAKIO .mf L-. MINUTBS OF A PLACING CXM4ISSIQN FCETING HELD OCTOBER 18, 1976 - PAGE 5 _ja The Asst. Zoning Administrator stated that Mr. Becker had sidmiitted a revised plan. He had purchased additional land allowing all five lots to meet the necessary recmiiements. Each lot contains at least 2 acres of dry buildable land (87,120 sq. ft.). Hannah moved. Hake seconded, to approve as submitted subject to a Park Dedication Fee and easements be granted for the roadway which is noted as 50 * wide with a 50* radius cul-de-sac, with the easement marrowing to 30* along the north side of Lot 5. Motion - Ayes (7), Nays (0). The Asst. Zoning Administrator eiqplained that no ad^tional material had been submitted; however, Mr. Jim DeSplinter had just approadied him and stated he had just signed a purchase agreement for this property. Mr. DeSplinter requested that the Planning Conmission give him a futme time limit to submit necessary information. The Commission informed the new applicant that he should provide information on the proposed driveway and what he intended to build, and to also provide a survey. Hdce moved, Guthrie seconded, to table this matter to allow the applicant to submit the necessary data as requested at the Septafoer 9, 1976, meeting. Motion - Ayes (7), Nays (0). KLAUS BECKER 511 N. FERNDAI£ SUBDIVISION (prel; REVISED (#156) ijii mf R0BERT JOHNSON 1121 EIMIKXX) AVENUE VARIANGB - LOT MEA 6 WIDIH (#164) I USAGE B BLVD. . .-U' J ID OFFER Mr. Ryan and his Attorney Doug Carney were present. Th^ ^resubmitted the original subdivision propos^ after having • II Mktiie Planning O Mr. Ifyan had studied the area again and feels that the only acceptable way to subdivide is with two lake^ore lots. Any other way would interfere with his driveway and garage* Some meabers felt that the lot lines could be arranged to meet the lot width requirement at the building line. After a brief discussion, Pesek moved. Hake seconded, to accept this subdivision proposal based on the follcwing: (1) It is consistent with land - lot on either side is of same width. (2) County approval of any new access road to the south parcel. (3) IWo Park Dedication Fees be paid. (4) Ponding area is retained as is. Motion; Ayes - 4 (Pesek, Hake, Guthrie, Hannah), Nays - 2 (Dunlap, Van Nest), Abstain - 1 OfcDonald). Chairwoman Dunlap stated as minority opinion that she is opposed because this is a new subdivision and cannot vote for any new subdivisions requiring variances. Mr. Olson informed the Conmission that the applicant had Oo new information at this time. Necessary information ^^ould be submitted at the next meetii^. Hannah moved, Guthrie seconded, to table this application \mtil the Novenber 1, 1976, meeting. Motion - Ayes (7), Nays (0). •7:11 TOM ROAN 1060 TONKMIK F SUBDIVISICN (FRELl (#170) i:uc MOO V. ^ mmm G. RAYMOND 8 RUIH WOLPE 2925 CASCO POINT ROAD VARIANCE - SIDE YARD MflWES OF A PLMWDB CXMOSSION ICBTING HEU) OCKBER 18, 1976 - PAGE 6 S* 5***" Atainistrator stated that the applicant.Mr. Gcniy, was requesting several variances and a conditional ^e pexnit to construct a hone on the one remaining lot on &otdi Pine Ime, The subdivision had been mproved prior to the zoni^ diaw and is the reason for the variance request at this timeThe Asst, Zoning Administrator said he had a report from the City Engineer approving the soils as suitable for on-site ^ptic system on this 1/2 acre lot. Mr. Conry stated that he had contacted neifihbors Marfield and Kome^ aid thpr were unwilling to vacate the street or to replat, pie mm cmem^ the PJsFi^lng Gomnission was the public h^th problem which could result from an ineffective on­ site septic system. Soil report received from City Engineer revwls there would be no pr^lem. After a' ^ort discussion Van Nest movedp Hake seconded^ to reconmend iqiproval of the variances on the basis that there is no other land avail­ able, and approval of the conditional use permit for dock subject to no other accessory buildings on' Lot 4, subject 2 4 4 be under the same ownership, and^fbre buil^ p^t-----------^ ^ City Bagineer. Motion - Ayes (7), considering reaching an agreement with Mr. approval for an addition t© this residence. Existing •-aXV . ’ uxTOcr lo me snoreiine resultingin a 29 lakeshore setback from the present shoreline. The applicant also has plans to remove the bait shop and the be used r^identially uitil such time when the applicant v^d deci^ to use this property coamercially, and would merefore be required to remove the residence. Mr. Olson u iv® septic system should be reviewed and approved by tiie City Engineer. After considerable discussion. Van Nest moved, H^e s^onded, that a variance to the 75* setback ?® and variance to area and lot width for construction ^ vari^e to side lot setback and non-confoiming use be approved conditioned on the following: (1) (2) O (3) (4) (5) JJto s Pizza building be removed prior to construction. That there be no conmercial use maw of subject lot or lots between County Road 15 and Tanager Lake. ^dockage on Tanager Lake including No commercial docks be constructed on the main lake side witt^the exception of existing service dock for existing The septic system between 'Mac's Pizza" building and this Iwuse be reviewed by staff and any required modifications be made per their direction. LAKE MDMBrONKA HO»CS, INC. 2425 SOOlOl PINE LANE VARIANCE 4 CONDITIGNAL USE PERMIT (1184) JAMBS RIVERS 1442 SHORELINE ERIVB VARIANCE - LAKESHORE SETBACK (#185) •I 1 ► r- . 1 ^ tmms OF A FLMmMG OOMfISSlON MBBTING HELD OCTOBER 18, 1976 - PAGE 7 O w The building slab and concrete slabs between the house and marina building to the south be ronoved next spring. Hardcover to be xemoved no later than 6-1-77. (7) Sii>ject to the petitioner posting $2,000 bond to guarantee rcaoval of hardcover by 6-1-77. Hotlon - Ayes (7), Nays (0). i>er Pesek left. ^licant is requesting approval of two variances to build an addition to the existing residence on substandard lot (13,500 sq. ft. in area and a side lot setback of 27.6')* Although Suanit Street is platted alongside his property, tiiere appears to be very little likelihood tiiat it would be improved to any extent. The pressed addition would have no bearing on the existing conditions as it would be added to the opposite side. McDonald moved, Hannah seconded, to recomannd approval of this variance as addition would be an improveoent to the property. Motion - Ayes (6),Ni^ (0). The Planning GomnissiQn tabled this matter until their next ^)meeting as applicant was not present. I The Park Gun Cliib presented a marked calendar showing the proposed hours of operation, a colored plat iiuq> shoidng adjacent property owners, and a large aerial photo of the established that weekday shooting ^11 not coomence prior to 5:00 p.m. ^ will run until d&xk or no lator uudi lOtOO D«n« Slaturday and Sunday shoot ing will not coanence prior to 1:00 p.m. and will terminate no later than 5:00 p.m. or dark, vdiichever occurs first. The tok Gw Qub requested reasonable rescheduling of special weekend shoots they would have to cancel due to any inclement weather. The Park Gw Club proposed planting a sowd barrier of weeping wiUow trees along Starkey Road betweem the exisHno _^ __« .betMem ^ eocisting trees «t Sixth Avenue and the Mooded to*the The proposed lighting and ni^^t hours will be handled when a separate, formal proposal is made. Shat^tSy*had*^ ^ a^sed by the Park Board use of their own land. this matter and the JA»CS RIVERS (#185) 1442 SHORELINE DRIVE (ewtinued) PAUL GHRISTB6HJ 1304 EUWOOD AVENUE VARIANCS - Wr AREA 4 EXISTIN3 SEIBACK FOR ADDITION (#186) HARVEY LARSGN 1342 REST POINT CIRCLE VARIANQB - GARAGE SIDE YARD 8 STREET SBTBACIC (#187) PARK GW CLUB 3660 SIXTH AVENUE N. CONDITIONAL USE FEFMTT REVIEN OF EXISTING OPERA TION (#154) ’ . IT. •••'vV. ■■ . vr Mmmrn&m k f •»♦- f-, t »'':7,'-,. ADUIES of a FLMMINS OOMaSSION ICEnNS HELD OCtOKR U, 1976 - PAS 8 « • IO Hito jiiovBd, Van Nest seconded, to xecomd ^_ _ conditional use peinit for tJm existing operation and approval of the operating license £6r the next year subject to the hours and d^ as shoun on the proposed calendar ^ conditioned on the fact that the proposed tree planting ^ Hill conaence next spring. Notion - Jfyes (6), Nays (0). PARK GUN CLUB (Continued)(»154) n-:r tV'. bl: ^ Mrs. Gerald Parten sidjadtted final plat. mroved preltBinary plat and and no changes have been aade m lots meet or exceed required lot widths. Hannah moved. Qithrie seconded, to recommend approval of fine it is identical to preliminary plat sid>ject to Dedication Fee. Notion - Aves f6). Navs roi. r Don Roderick and Robert Steel were present. A1 Olson stated that mplicant is requesting variances for lot area, width ai^ frmt setback for the building of a now house. No additional land is available for eoqpansion and it is consis­ tent with other lots. Septic system design would have to be ^proved before a building pendt is issued. After a short discussion. Van Nest moved, NcDonald seconded, to reconaend mroval of the necessary variances on the basis that no additional land is available, subject to the City •P?^*'oval of septic system and subject to payment of any Park Dedication Fee due, and conditioned on the fiict that the driveway curb cut be on Nabber Hills Road rather than Fox Street. Notion - A/es (6), N^ (0). The Planning Oomnission went into work sessions on Bruce Peterson and Rchert Solie. A1 Olson informed the Com^ssion that he had talked to the Nedina Qerk requesting a joint meeting with Orono and Nedina Councils and Planning Coandssions all in attendance. No date was set as of this meeting. GBRAID PARIEN 985 TGNKNCAI SUBDIVISION (FDML) (9142) •i . A- DON RCEERICMIOBERr Sim 2285 MEBBBR HIUS NMn VARINO • LOT AREA, LOT WIDTH, FRONT SBIBMX(»m) HB8BPIN OOUnV V0-1BO1 2950 SIXTH iWENB N. JDOir wbtim: Me aoved. Hrandi seconded, that the weting be adjoumed at ADJOimaKr 11:45 p.n. tv m-'-X. t ^ iiirnT'nniWitrr'ti