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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-1973 Planning MinutesVILLAGE OF ORONO Regular Meeting of the Planning Comission, February 20, 1973 7:30 P.H. The Planning Coauaission »et on the above date with the following Bembers present: Chairman Poisson, Elliott, Gasch, Hays, Kokesh, Nicholls, Ryerse, Searles, and Guthrie. Absent: Kullberg and Van Nest, Gasch moved, Elliott seconded, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 5, 1973, be approved. Motion, Ayes (9) - Nays (0). MINUTES No one was present to represent Mr. Ray Bechtle who is requesting a division of slightly more than one acre from Parcel 3S00, Sec. 34, Totmship 118. DIVISION Ray Bechtle Searles moved, Guthrie seconded, to recommend approval of the division. Motion, Ayes (9) - Nays (0). Bob Searles brought to the attention of the Planning Commission members that the Council granted permission to fill this property for landscaping purposes a number of years ago, and it was not their intention to create building lots. DIVISION Gerald Guettkow 4 Mr. Gerald Guetzkow appeared before the Planning Commission to request the division of his property on the southeast corner of County Road #15 and Orono Lane. The request is to divide a part of Lot 1, Auditors Subdivision #169 of Sec. 2 into 2.4 acres and 2.6 acres. Although the U.S. Geodetic map does not show the lot in question as being a wetland, there are cattails and other aquatic forms of vegetation growing on much of the property. Gerald Guetzkow mentioned that previously they had received provisional approval for three building sites, and now they were only requesting two sites. To avoid any septic system problems for the proposed lot on Orono Lane, Mr. Guetzkow suggested that the effluent could be pumped to an area on the adjoining lot where the land was high enough to allow the construction of a suitable drainfield. Mr.Searles questioned whether the amount of high land was sufficient for two drainfields. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 20, 1973 Page 2 The Zoning Adainistrator subaitted three additional factors for consideration. DIVISION (Continued) 1, Ordinance No. 138 adopted the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District guidelines of stora water runoff which suggests that the first SO' froa the shoreline should be left in its natural state. This would essentially force the construction of a hoae in an area which is now covered with aquatic vegetation. 2. Ordinance 22.020(2) states that "No soil absorption systea shall be installed in an area where the «a*er table is at any time less than 6%' below ground level or 4' below the bottom of the drainfield trench". Soil borings indicate that it would be impossible to create a sufficient drainfield on the proposed lot on Orono Lane. t T Gasch moved, Searles seconded, that the request be tabled until the Zoning Administrator is able to determine whether a permit was given to fill this land for landscaping purposes only as was suggested by Searles previously. Motion, Ayes (9) - Nays (0). Mr. Brad Van Nest's calculations regarding density and traffic generation was submitted by Poisson to the Planning Coamission. IDS PROPOSAL Searles moved. Gasch seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt the figures submitted in the Van Nest report. Motion, Ayes (9) - Nays (0). The Planning Commission is requesting input on the following matters from the Park Commission and the Village Attorney. 1. Froa the Park Commission, a reoort is desired on the possible uses of the land IDS intends to donate to the Village. Since the Village may have to absorb sewer assess­ ment changes, the Planning Commission would like to determine the potential recreation or ecological value of this property. 2. From the Attorney, an interpretation of whether our Village ordinance will allow a developer to accumulate density credts from parcels of land separated by roads and located in different zones. (Continued) MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 20, 1973 Fage 3 Poisson asked that the Planning Coniission's evaluation of the IDS proposal be coapleted as soon as possible ana forwarded to the Council. Searles felt that no recoaaendations could be Bade until the Village adopts its coaprehensive plan. Poisson suggested that a work session on Saturday, February 24, 1973 at 9:00 A.M. was in order to discuss soae of the issues before the conission. Mr. Ray O'Neal, representing IDS, felt that if the Village was going to accept the figures for density and traffic generation that was presented in the aeeting, that it night be in IDS's best interest to withdraw its request. Searles noved. Hays seconded, that the IDS proposal be tabled for further discussion. Motion, Ayes (9) - Nays (0). iiassengale brought to the attention of Poisson that the Planning Connission should select a chairman for 1973 in conformance with Ordinance 7.030. Searles moved. Elliott seconded, the name of Poisson for chairman. Gasch closed the nominations. : Motion, Ayes (9) - Nays (0). Poisson expressed the need for more detailed information from the staff so that the Planning Commission can make a more accurate evaluation of the application before then. It was felt that changing the format of the Planning Conission a'ietings would give the staff more time to prepare a detailed report on an application, and allow the conission to make better decisions. Searles movsd, Elliott seconded, that hence* forth the Planning Conission hold its public meetings on the third Monday of each month and have work sessions on the second Tuesday of each month. Motion, Ayes (9) - Nays (0). Poisson moved, Ryerse seconded, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Motion, Ayes (9) - Nays (0). IDS PROPOSAL (Continued) I 2 f'-i / '• e SLEECTION OF CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION FORMAT NEN MEETING DATE I ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted. Dexter Marston Secretary MINUTES OP A REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 20. 1973 Page 4 Mr. Stanley Guth. representing Mr. James Fullerton, appeared before the Planning Commission requesting a subdivision. Because the lot that was being divided off was being sold under a contract for deed, the Fullertons did not want it combined vit.h RIS 727, which is owned by Mr. § Mrs. William Lurton. Searles mentioned the possibility of landlocking the parcel in question unless some easement was granted. DIVISION Fullerton Searles moved, Ryerse seconded, that the Attorney be consulted about the access problem before an approval is granted. Motion, Ayes (9) - Nays (0). Respectfully submitted. Dexter Marston Secretary <