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Home My WebLink About12-10-1979 Planning Minutes!•'. -Ov:^- V. I y 5^ W va^liiT •», T , » >3 .' t Is*. -: Ih. J AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, December 10, 1979 Council Chambers - 7:30 P.M. O A.Q CALL TO ORDER 1. Call to Order/Roll PUBLIC HEARINGS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS 2. 7:30 P.M. - Public Hearing - Proposed ^unendments to the Zoning Ordinances regarding the location, height and construction of If fences, walls and screening area and height of access. 3. 7:45 P.M. - Public Hearing - Proposed 2unendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the number, area and height of accessory buildings permitted on residential lots. ACTION ITEMS 4. #443 Robert S. Olson, 4665 Bayside Road - FINAL SUBDIVISION WORK SESSION 5. #532 George R. Steiner, 700 County Road Six - SUBDIVISION MIKE GAFFRON - PRESENTATION 6. Planning Based On Soil Conditions APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7. Meeting of November 26, 1979 INFORMATION ITEMS 8. The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held January 14, 1980 9. Review Commercial Site Plan for First National Bank of Navarre 10. Planning Commission's comments on recent draft of Comprehensive Plan * ^1 # i i m 4 IIB^ MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD OH DECEMBER 10, 1979 The Planning Commission met on the above date. Present were the following members: Chairman Wilson, Frahm, Hammerel, Hannah, Jabbour and McDonald. Mabusth, Olson and Gaffron represented the City staff. Chairman Wilson announced the Public Hearing. Mabusth stated she had the Affidavit of Publication. Olson reviewed Council * s original request and directives for amending the fence ordinance. Planning Commission was to make recommendations for changes or additions for Council's review. Mrs. George Garske, 1265 Shoreline Drive, the only member in the audience to address the fence ordinance, presented photographs of her lakeshore property to the Commission. She stated that the new ordinance would prevent her from putting up a 6* privacy fence along her side property line to block the site and noise of the neighbor's dogs. The neighbors have a dog run located 8' from their side property line. The Planner commented that with the new ordinance she could construct such a fence as long as it was set 10' from her side property line. Ad€nns arrived. McDonald was concerned that non-conforming existing fences or walls would be permitted to remain in place. She reflected on the condition and type of fences or walls constructed by the commercial marinas. She questioned the City's ability to enforce the conditions set forth in the agreements entered into by the marina owners with the City. Wilson questioned the taking of property owner's rights by not allowing them to construct a privacy fence of 6* on their own property. Due to another public hearing, the following discussion was continued after the public portion of the meeting. Jabbour felt that the requirement of 20% opaqueness was unrealistic and recommended adjusting this standard to allow the construction of traditional wooden fences. Adams felt that more than screening should be required for dumpsters. ATTENDANCE 7:30 P.M. FENCE ORDINANCE Public Hearing 7:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M, 7:35 P.M. MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 10, 1979 Page 2 P' .nning Commission approved of the concept of natural plantings to satisfy screening requirements. They would also approve of a combination of screening and fencing in commercial districts. Section 38.958 Non-Conforming Fences was reviewed. Planning Commission felt that if the maintenance and repair portion was enforced, this would have the negative effect of discouraging the upkeep of such non-conformihg fences. They recommended changing this section of the ordinance. Adams made a motion confirming basic agreement with the third draft of the fence ordinance. They would recommend the following considerations: 1. Planning Commission is in favor of natural wood fences of a 6* heighc in all rear and side yards. They recommend 3*s' fences within the 75* lakeshore setback area. Rewrite section on non-conforming fences in regard to maintenance of existing fences. Reevaluate the setback distance for pools that require fences. Motion seconded by Hammerel. Vote: Ayes (6y, Nays (1). Motion passed. Jabbour felt that if the changes xequested by the Planning Commission were acted on, we are not changing anything from the existing ordinance. Chairman Wilson announced the Public Hearing. Mabusth stated she had the Affidavit of Publication. The Planning Commission was in general agreement with the draft although no motion was made. Their comments are summarized as follows: 1. Ordinance should take into consideration the question of the height of the accessory structure in relation to the side or rear yard setback. 2. Clarify accessory structures and accessory buildings question in ordinance. Clarify the hardcover question in relation to accessory structures. FENCE ORDINANCE Public Hearing Cont. ACCESSORY BLDGS. Public Hearing 8:01 P,M.-8:30 P DINANCE earing tY BLDGS tearing l.-8:30 : i MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 10, 1979 Page 3 1 Wilson questioned the need for Section 31.381 Docks and Piers. Olson stated that this would be the first time an ordinance of the City designated docks, piers, etc. as accessory structures requiring building permits. He also felt that this procedure was an excellent opportunity to introduce the resident to the current ordinances that govern lakeshore use. ACCESSORY BLDGS. Public Hearing Cont. Mr. Olson was present. Mabusth reviewed the subdivision ROBERT S. OLSON for the Planning Commission because of the time lapse 4665 Bayside Road sxnce preliminary approval and because of the new members. FINAL SUBDIVISION Adams questioned the condition of the barn and the (Resolution) applicant*s plan for future development of the property, §443 The applicant stated it was to be used as a hobby farm and there were no plans to develop the property. Hammerel moved to recommend final approval of the Bayview Farms plat subject to the conditions cited in the staff resolution (Page 3A & 3B). Motion seconded by -^Frahm. Vote: Ayes (7) , Nays (0) . Motion passed unanimously. Mrs. George Steiner and her son Bruce were present. Mabusth reviewed the lot line changes requested by the Planning Commission. Adams restated his concern that all lots were not being served by the plat road. Two lots are to have access from Willowbrook Road. The applicant was advised that the Public Works Director would review the access locations. The County Highway Department would review the existing access location for serving a six lot plat. Planning Commission gave conceptual approval to the Steiner, sketch plan. Mabusth advised the applicant that preliminary review would take place when the topographic map and soils map are submitted to the City. iiiiiil ■••HTfrc’: ■ GEORGE STEINER 700 County Rd. Six SUBDIVISION #532 Work Session Hammerel moved to approve the Minutes as submitted. Motion seconded by Hannah. Vote: Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned. APPROVAL OF MINUT! November 26, 1979 ADJOURNMENT 10:00 P.M. 'T ■m e MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 10, 1979 Page 3A A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF BAr/IEW FARMS m Ife;;: WHEREAS, i:he City of Orono is a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Orono has adopted subdivision regulations for the orderly, economic and safe development of land within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the application for a subdivision plat by Robert S. Olson, the subdivider; and i WHEREAS, the subdivider has completed all requirements of the platting regulations of the City, including: Dedication of drainage and utility easements on the plat. Dedication on the plat of rights of way for public streets and roads, shown as County Road No. 84. Dedication to the City of a Flowage and Conservation Easement (Exhibit A) providing for limitations on the use of wetlands and/or drainageways described therein. r NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Orono hereby approves the plat of Bayview Farms, Hennepin County, Minnesota; subject to the following conditions: This plat approval also includes approval of setback variances for the barn on Lot 2, Block 1 and the shed on Lot 1, Block 1 which do not meet current required setbacks from property lines. Existing setbacks not to be further reduced: 30 ft. rear setback for shed; 10 ft. front, side and 66 ft. west: side setback for barn.• The aforesaid plat shall be filed with the Hennepin County Recorder's Office on or before June 11, 1980 together with a certified original copy of this Resolution and an executed copy of Exhibit A as noted above. :ed iRient unent inds in r I MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 10, 1979Page 3B The approval granted by this Resolution shall expire if the plat has not been filed by the date specified above. In that event, it , neLsH^ to file a new application with the City of Orono for subdivision review. Dated this day of William B. Van Nest, Mayor ■X ■ ♦r.- -J>.' ATTEST: i.--’ :a • h: ■ ^ KC ■ '■ \ . -..K f m