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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-1980 Planning Minutes^*'- # .= V-Wf^M Agenda . ■ :'•’ •' '• . --iv- • .-J-' *fT" PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1980 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 1. Call to Order/Roll ACTION ITEMS #348 Richard Ledstrom, 3405 Sixth Avenue North - FINAL SUBDIVISION #428 Kenneth Chapman, 2695 Shadywood Road - PINAL SUBDIVISION #533 Steve Curren, 110 Orono Orchard Road - VARIANCE #534 E. S. Hendrickson, 525 North Ferndale - VARIANCE r ^6. #536 Robert Veilleux, 1396 Baldur Park Road -VARIANCE 7. Proposed Fence Ordinance (Draft #4) 8. Proposed Accessory Structure Ordinance ••V. ^ ■ mmmM Reappointment of Planning Commission Members (Tim Ad£uns, John H2unmerel, & Gabriel Jabbour) ■ i.. 10. Approval of 1980 Meeting Schedule APPROVAL OF MINUTES 11. Meeting of December 10, 1979 » INFORMATION ITEMS r\ 12. #535 Freda Keith, 1055 Edgewood Hills Road - VARIANCE .■. .•I 13. Comprehensive Plan - Status Report 14. Comprehensive Plan Review - City of Minnetonka Beach ^•1 • ' 1 i-<\ ^SION 5:^ 2*f'r '>^i *'■ M * - i :x'-.\ i'^ *,•- I'^IP 3^. M MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 14, 1980 The Planning Commission met on the above date. Present were the following members: Chairman and^Sciontld!' MablJ^th^r^^senter?^^ staff. Richard Ledstrom and Tony Soderman, his attorney, were present. Mabusth reviewed the subdivision for the new members. The environmental concerns and setback limitations for Lot 2 were again cited. Staff noted for the record that the culvert under the causeway had been removed. McDonald stated that the culvert under the causeway was never approved by the City and during preliminary review the applicant was advised to remove the culvert. Hanunerel moved to recommend final approval of the Craddock-Ledstrom Estates plat subject to the conditions of the final resolution. Motion seconded by Frahm. Vote: Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion passed unanimously. The applicant was not present. Mabusth noted for the record that at the time of preliminary approval from Council, Mr. Chapman was granted the right to move the existing house on Lot 2 to an approved location on Lot 1. Before the building permit was issued, the applicant was obliged to pay all the necessary fees and comply with conditions of final subdivision approval. • Hannah moved to recommend final approval of the Chapman Addition plat subject to the conditions cited in final resolution. Motion seconded by McDonald. Vote: Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion passed unanimously. Steve Curren was present. Mabusth reviewed the staff's comments and recommendations concerning Curren's request to add on to his existing ohe bedroSm houle and the limitations of his substandard lot. The structure would now be a ^ two bedroom house resulting in additional septic demands. Gaffron recommends soil testing to determine standard or shallow trenches can be used. impossible for the inspector to make an accurate or fair judgment based on the facts at hand. ATTENDANCE 7:30 P.M. RICHARD LEDSTROM 3405 Sixth Avenue No. FINAL SUBDIVISION Resolution (#348) KENNETH CHAPMAN 2695 Shadywood Road FINAL SUBDIVISION Resolution (#428) ' i ■4 ■■ .1 C i ■; - STEVE CURREN 110 Orono Orchard Rd. VARIANCE (#533) J m ^ a O MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 14, 1980 PAGE 2 Gaffron's memo reviewed the following limitations: 1) size of lot; 2) well location; 3)severe slope in only suitable drainfield area, and 4) heavy clay soils that after testing may require a mound system. Mabusth noted for the record that the addition would also require the following setback variances: 1) side yard variance of 5' and 2) rear yard variance of 22'. STEVE CURREN 110 Orono Orchard Rd. VARIANCE (#533) Continued The Chairman advised the applicant to consult with staff concerning the required septic testing and advised staff to review and reschedule the application in consideration of the time concerns of Mr. Curren..'.V :• Hannah moved to table the application until the appropriate testing had been undertaken and reviewed by the septic inspector. Motion seconded by Jabbour. Vote: Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hendrickson was present. Mabusth reviewed the need for the variance. The construction of the 12* X 30' addition connecting two existing garages produced one structure of 2,160 s.f. Ordinance allows a maximum size of 1,000 s.f. for an accessory structure. Mr. Hendrickson explained that the addition is his workshop and the two garages are used by his son for hobby use - antique car collection. The applicant explained that if this structure, work shop, was built in another location, it would have required the removal of several mature evergreens. E. S. HENDRICKSON 525 North Ferndale VARIANCE (#534) Jabbour questioned whether the City had the right to grant a variance to the Uniform Building Code if that Code requires frost footings for a structure of 1,000 s.f. or more. He noted the addition and the 840 s.f. garage, all slab construction totaled more than 1,000 s.f. He cautioned the applicant that the repair costs quoted to him by staff could be much higher. Jabbour moved to grant the variance application of E. S. Hendrickson based on the following hardships and findings: 1.Prevent needless removal of mature evergreen trees - in keeping with current aesthetics of the lot. * 2. 3. Neighbors were not against existing structure. Neighbors would be against an additional structure on the lot. \ 1 a m o Q MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 14, 1980 PAGE 3 4. Structure never to be used as a dwelling unit. 5. If approved, structure must comply with the State and Uniform Building Code. Motion seconded by Adams. Vote: Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion passed unanimously. E.S. HENDRICKSON 525 North Ferndale VARIANCE (#534) Continued Mr. and Mrs. Veilleux and Mr. and Mrs. John Larson, previous owners, were present. Mabusth reviewed the renewal lot width and area varii>nce application. The Zoning Administrator noted tho -vitc plan as presented required no setback variances. Jabbour was concerned that the lot was involved in 75' lakeshore setbacks at both the north and south sides of the lot. The Zoning Administrator advised that based on the depth of the lot and size of the proposed house this would not apply. ROBERT VEILLEUX 1396 Baldur Park Rd. VARIANCE (#536) The applicant was asked to comment on a house elevation plan that revealed a deck on the lakeshore side. The applicant was advised that the deck must meet the 75' lakeshore setback and that the deck be spaced as he is close to the maximum hardcover allowance for the lot. Jabbour questioned the extent of the excavation to accommodate the construction of the garage at that location. He asked the applicant if it would be more feasible to move the garage closer to the street side and make use of the level area for driveway and garage use. The applicant stated that he would consider moving the entire house closer to the street and did not see any problems in consideration of the unique topography. Hannah moved to recommend approval of the variance request in accordance with site plan submitted (Exhibit 3) with the condition that the house be moved to accommodate proposed deck, noting all future construction must not encroach lakeshore setback area and consideration be given in location of driveway and garage in limiting unnecessary hardcover. Hannah stated the following hardships and findings: 1) no additional land available; 2) neighbors do not object; 3) similar application previously granted, and 4) surrounding neighboring lots are all of the same size. Motion seconded by McDonald. Vote: Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion passed unanimously. :3T >. ■ • w r-'--.^-<4' J ■■ »% > WX -\-^ ^■'.t . u |1 MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 14, 1980 PAGE 4 CKSON erndale Inued Planning Commission is concerned with the impact both ordinances will have on the community and have set a special meeting for Thursday, January 24, 1980, at 7:15 P.M. Members Jabbour, Adams, Wilson and Hammerel will attend. FENCE ORDIN.?^CE & ACCESSORY BUILDING ORDINANCE LEUX >1 Park Rd. Hannah moved to "pass on" to the Council that Adams, Hammerel and Jabbour would like to be reappointed to the Commission. The rest of the group wished to note that they enjoy working with each of the candidates, but that discussion of this nature was inappropriate for this body and should be carried on at the Council. Motion seconded by McDonald. Vote: Ayes (4), Nays (0). REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS The Planning Commission wishes to retain the second and fourth Mondays for their meeting date. Two of the members have made previous commitments based on the assumed schedule of second and fourth Mondays. Jabbour moved to keep their regular meeting schedule of the second and fourth Mondays for the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by McDonald. Vote: Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion passed unanimously. The following additions and/or corrections were made by the Planning Commission; Page 1 Fence Ordinance McDonald r* Omit "She asked if possible special regulations could be written for marinas," Add "She questioned the City's ability to enforce the conditions set forth in the agreements entered into by the marina owners with the City." Adams r- Omit ”He said we should consider enclosing them in structures or extensions of the main structure,” APPROVAL OF 1980 MEETING SCHEDULE APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 10, 1979 lANCE & lUILDING 5NT OF )MNISSION P 1980 HEDULE P MINUTES 0, 1979 r ^ ^ . t MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 14, 1980 PAGE 5 Page 2 - Fence Ordinance Omit Item #1 in motion made by Adam and replace with the following: APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 10, 1979 1. The Planning Commission is in f.ivor of natural wood fences of a 6* heiaht in all rear and side yards. They recommend fences within the 75' lakeshore setback area. Page 3 ~ Accessory Buildings Wilson requested that the following be added: "He also felt that this procedure was an excellent opportunity to introduce the resident to the current ordinances that govern lakeshore use. Hammerel moved to approve the Minutes as corrected. Notion seconded by Hannah. Vote: Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned ADJOURNMENT 9:40 P.M.