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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril , . " , fjr()w T ()wnihip ~~, Clerk Mary L. West ~ 2240 140 Ave. N.W. Anoka, Minnesota 55303 A Special meeting of the Grow Township Board of Supervisors met April 2,1971 at the Crooked Lake School. Chairman Louis Appleby called the meeting to order at 7:49p.m. Supervisors Richard Schneider and LeRoy Winner present. Supervisor Winner made a motion that we publish a notice for a Public Hearing for Odinance 9 Town of Grow, which is an amendment to Ordinance ,Section 4.04(A) in the Anoka County Union. Seconded by Superviosr Schneider. It is seconded and passed that we take action to publish the notice of the afore mentioned hearing. Hearing date to be April 19,1971. The Board of Supervisors will meet after the hearing to act on the amendment. Supervisor Schneider mentioned that he takKed with Doctor Annenberg on a date for the rabies clinic and the east. They agreed to a week night and the approximate cost would be $3.00 for the shot and then the cost of the new liscense and a fee for the clerk for making out the liscenses. Time to be set at the next Board of Supervisors meeting April 13,1971. Will hold clinic at the Andover Club House. Clerk asked if the check she is holding for a variance filed by Lynne and Douglas Bonde should be returned. Board of Supervisors felt it should be. Variance may not be required if the amendment is passed. Clerk will mail back and inform them of the Public Hearing on April 19, 1971. Chairman Appleby mentioned that he would like to see the portion of Grow Township south of County 20 rezoned to 1 acre lots. Supervisor Winner stated that he would be against it. It was decided to let the matter wait until after the public hearing, and for a period of about 6 months. Chairman Appleby mentioned buying culverts for E. V. Builders and selling the culverts back to them (E.V. Builders). Clerk asked about holding check from Gilbert Menkveldt for the Variance he filed. Clerk will hold until after the public hearing. Moved by Supervisor Schneider to adjourn at 8:25p.m. Seconded by Supervisor Winner. Meeting adjourned. , ~r()w T ()wnihip \ ~!l!JXI!!mmJi!!x; CI.rk Mary L. West ~ E~ 2240 140 Ave. N.W. AnOka, Minnesota 55303 The regular monthly meeting of .the Grow Township Board of Supervisors was held April 13,1971 at Crooked Lake School. Chairman Louis Appleby called the meeting to order at 8:05P.M. with Supervisors Schneider, Winner, Treasurer Eveland, Zoning Commission members Jones Stout, Ri ther, Christenson, Holasek, Building Inspector Langseth, and Attorney Bhbcock present. }linutes of the February 9,1971 meeting were read and approved. The treasurer gave a brief financial report. With regard to the question of the effluent dumped on Ed Fields property by a cesspool cleaner. It was stated that he will plow it under. Robert Rither has been corresponding with Dick Swanson, University Extension Agent. It was found that this is not an approved method of taking care of the problem. Hr. Rither and Mr. Swanson will see that it is taken care of properly. Chairman Appleby stated that the Attorney has started incorporation procedures. Hr. Babcock agreed that now is hhe time to do it, but he has not started yet. Supervisor Schneider said that the money is available for road and playground work. On the bids for òlading, they were as follows: Trueman Hulegaard $13 per hour; Myron Roseland $11.50 per hour; Harold Thompson $11 per hour. Supervisor Schneider made a motion that Harold Thompson get the bid for blading, and Supervisor Winner seconded. It was passed. We have no bids on the playgrounds as yet. The Township would like to build a skating rink behind Crooked Lake School, and the school would X±kE furnish the land. Chairman Appleby presented a bill for Grow Township from Coon Rpaids for our portion on the swimming lessons last summer. There is a $3.00 fee for non-residents. There were 32 children who participated and the bill is $32. Supervisor Schneider made a motion to provide the same servise as last year. Supervisor Winner seconded. It Vias passed. It Vias questioned if we could deputize the dog catcher so he may give citations for a dog running lose. Hr. Babcock stated that all he has to do is follow the dog L~iHg home and he may issue a tag. He does not have to be deputized. · \ t7r()w T ()wnihip ~Clerk XJI.1m{~ Anoka, Minnesota 55303 Chairman Appleby stated that there is an old car and motor, litter and other debris on Coon Creek Drive. Trueman Hulegaard got some names and Chairman Appleby and Sheriff Talbot checked 'the names. Chairman Appleby mentioned offering a $100 reward. Cecil Heidlberger said that the dump is closed so they dumþ anywhere. Winslow Holasek said there are some card along Prarie Road. Mr. Heidlberger said if they bring tires they charge 25¢ each to dump, so people leave them on their trailer and dump along the road. Dick Hand said about 1 month ago they charged him 25¢ a tire. Grow residents are supposed to dump free. Dump owner has permits to issue to residents. Don Boeke said that Jay Street between 131 and Bunker Lake Blvd. is a bad situation. Does the $100 fine for littering on County and State roads apply to the ~ownship? Nr. Babcock said we could draw up a simple ordinance for litter. Supervisor Schneider questioned if we would post signs? Yes, at the Township lines. Supervisor Schneider said we wpuld be having a rabies clinic the first part of Nay. It was decided that the clinic would be held on May 5,1971 from 6:00P.M. to 9:00P.M. at the Andover Club House. Clerk will post notice in the Shopper and Union. Playgrmunds were brought up again. There are areas in Red oaks Manor, Northwoods, and 2 in Cedar Crest. Supervisor Schneider will check with someone to start on a couple and level them and install a backstop. Dick Hand presented the final plat of Shady Y~oll. The Zoning Commission approved it 1 year or more xggmx ago. Chairman Appleby asked if he had taken care of the road? Yes. Supervisor Schneider made a motion to accept the plat. Chairman Appleby seconded. It was passed. Supervisor Winner wished it noted that he aPstained from votin g. It was so recorded. Next on the adjenda was the junk yard ordinance. )ÝJI' . Babcock read the ordinance, which is the proposed revised copy. Attorney Pat Roach of Weaver, Talle, Herrick was there representing Heidlberger, Badson, Jellison. He felt that it was more lengthy than necessafy. He felt it should include name, address, and land. He said that principle items as a complete enclosure would be taxing on the people involved. , , f3r()w T ()wnihip ~K~' Clerk ~ Anoka. Minnesota 55303 He felt it should reauire fencing on a public street or township highway, or any portion abutting a residence. In regards to enforcement, he felt they were less precise than they should be. It was suggested to have a permanent inspection team of the Building Inspector, Supervisors, and some from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The same team shanld inspect all yards. 11r. Roach, Supervisors, and Zoning Commission members will meet at 7:00P.M. on April 20,1971. The floor was open for new business. Don Lenrox asked ifi there was anything that could be done about the vandalism on 159th? Mr. Babcock spoke to the Sheriff about the problem. They plan to make 1 regular run a night and maybe 2. We can hire Trueman Hulegaard to pa trol. Mr. Hulegaard was unaware of the problem. He asked that they call him first if there is any trouble. Larry Stenquist stated that with our population being close to 4,000 why not have our own car? It was stated that it would cost $80,000 to $90,000 a year for 1 car 24. honrs a day. It was suggested that we seek help from Coon Rapids and Anoka. It won't be cheap! fT. Holasek felt it is needed. 11r. Babcock asked if the addition to Soley's Road had been deeded to the Township? Clerk checked the minutes if SDecember 10,1 !P68 and found it had, but had not been signed. There being no other business Supervisor Winner made a motion that the meeting ad~ourn. Supervisor Schneider seconded. Neeting adjourned at 9:35P.M. The meeting was reconveened at 9:37P.M. by Chairman Appleby. A motion was made by Supervisor Schneider and seconded by Supervisor Winner granting permission to the Carslyle Company, to connect an 80 acre deve+opement in Grow Township to the existing public sewer. It was passed. Supervisor Winner moved we adjourn and Supervisor Schneider seconded. Meeting adjourned at 9:40P.M. , , . " ;" , . "- ~r()w T ()wnihip "- , ~Clerk Nary L. West ~ 2240 140 Ave. N.W. Anoka, Minnesota 55303 A special meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commìssion ~as held on Aprìl 20, 1971. The meeting was called to order at 11:00P.M. All members of Planning and Zoning were present as well as' the To\'1Il Board. Under discussion was the variance filed by E. E. Builders. The reason the variance was fìled was the area in question is zoned R2 and requires 165 foot frontage and most of the lots are 150 foot frontage. Also a problem with the square footage in some of the homes. Attorney Babcock read the definition of basement, cellar and floor space as stated in the Zoning Ordinance. This matter was brought to the attention of the Attorney about 10 days ago. He questioned the Building Inspector (Harold Langseth) on what he uses as floor space in a splÈt entry? Langseth has counted a split entry as half of the ground floor and all of the above floor for square footage. He ste.ted that it is a common practice. Babcock stated that we have an emergency situation. Their construction \'Jas shut dovlD. April 20,1971 for not complying \1Ìth front footage. He would l~~e to see action taken tonight on the footage situation. The square footage problem and the number of structures under con- struction are worth a large amount of money. The To\>'Il Board has had a large part in getting the builder in the position he is in. We either eli~inate basement from the ordinance" or use the amendment process. Would like the Zoning and Planning Commìssion to recommend to the To\'1D. Board tonight on the buildings under construction. Some disG:'Gs- sion should be exercised. Supervisor Schneider asked if there could be a divided decision? Yes. Jim ND$h asked if those under construct- ion should be considered. Al ~ùlton said there are approximately 35 footings poured and those that are sold have June 1,1971 possession. Hr. 11cPherson said any lots \1Ìth ground not broken vIII wait until later. It WaG questioned how many homes are needed? Ken said he needed them all worse than ever. Jim Nash asked why not change the style of some? Ken - its his business. McPherson suggested a talk \'~th realtors for ideas. There are 2 matters under consideration at this point: 1. 'variance on front footage 2. square footage. Supervisor Winner questioned if the houses under construction could be modified. Jones asked about adding a garage? Most of the homes are sold and cannot be changed. 1-1ary MacGregor said we have seen no evidence that they are sold. Ken stated that 80% are sold. The homes were tagged at noon today and ¥~y MacGregor said they were still working this afternoon. /' page 2 Chairman Stout read a 'Dortion of the minutes of the Zoning and Plannign Commission meeting on November 24, 1970. James Conroy and John Wallenbecker presented a preliminary plat (metes bounds) described as a line within that part of swt of Section17, T.32., R.24 also known as Oak Ridge Manor Anoka County, Hinnesota. Subjects 1'11; is located in R1 zoning district. D-lscussion was held :E: regarding lot sizes within the proposed sub division. It WÐ.S brought out that several of the lots do not meet the requirements of the zoning regulations ordinance while many exceed requirements. Petitioner stated that homes have already been constructed in the area and that additmonal construction was under way or completed. Chairman Stout explained the requirements of the R2 zoning district classification and asked the petitioner if he would agree to rezoning the area, from R1 to R2? The Commmssion felt due to the natural features lot sizes and type housing proposed, R2 zoning would be appropriate. Vlallenbecker stated that R2 zon:ing district class VTould be acceptable. Hoved by Jones and seconded by Langseth to rezone that part of Grow Township described as lying vrlthin that part of swi of Section 17, T.32, R.2lf Oak Ridge Manor Anoka County. Hinnesp,ta. from R1 Single Family Rural District to R2 Single Family Estate 'District. There was no mention made to change lot size. Holasek saw no reason not to grant the variance from 165' to 150'. November 24 was the first step. January 1 was the second step ÐL~d superceeded November 24. Babcock stated that if we spot zone, in the lanG run it r~ll weaken the ordinance and we \'lill have chaotic conditions. It is his opinion that it does not fall in line \'lith the ordinance. 1D.ter on we would hear, if you did it for E.V. Builders why not for me? In effect it would weaken the ordinance. Holasek asked how many lots? Appro:::¡~- iDatel;¡' 45. Holasel: made a motion to grant the variance from 165' to 150'. Jones seconded. Christenson asked if we Get a chance to discuss this? Christenson asked specifically what lots south of 161st? Jim Nash does not want his property included in the petition. Then take all into consideration except the Nash property. Holasek \'ì.i thdreu his prev-lous motion. Chairman stout asked for any motion. If the Toun Board and Zoning And Planning Commission see fit to increase the sost ~~ the variance the court won't say that $25 is not enough. They may act on the wgole plat. Jones is in favor. but does not know how to word it. Babcock suggested putt~nc it in this form: The Plan.~ng and Zo~~g Commission recommends to ,the Torm Board approval of the variance relating to the front footage on lots in Section17, requested by E.V. Builders on April 20.1971. Jones made the motion e.nd Langseth seconded. All were in favor. BradJ..ey asked if the lots that aren't started could have their frontaGe increased? Wallenbecker stateà that they are scattered and its alßost impossible. 90% of the utilities are in- electrical and bur-led tele- phone. Christenson questioned which lots were built on? Shouli a variance be Granted on a slough? One lot #19, block 3 next to Nash property. ( /- , page 3 Wallenbe'ßker said it was worthless and would sell it for $100. Nash saiá he would buy it for $100. Jones asked if 15 feet meant that much? Christenson said tb leave out lot 19, block 3 meaning not to grant a variance and not a buildable lot. Chairman Stout stated that it was unanimous only for frontage. Should the Planning and Zoning at this time make a recommendation to the ~own Board. No clear path to recommend. Special use permit does not cover this situation. An amendment would. The Town Board may stop construction cold. Cease issuing permits until the ordinance is changed. Should cOnst- ruction continue from a certain point or if they should stop. Babcock said they should tie it to some level of construction. Blocks, studs, or whatever. It was asked what the cost would be to expand 1 house to code? Approximately $3000. Babcock said the builder should be able to continue from some level of construction. All homes that have not reached that stage as stated could be considered as individual cases. Try to avoid liabilities vdth purchase agreements, if possible. Appleby suggested stopping any- thing below the basement, and go on from there. Christenson said no matter what level we choose, we'll run into a contract. People have a contract with E.V. Builders and they would be liable, and they in turn would file a counter claim and name the Tovm of Grov. Appleby asked how many there are from the top of the basemen~ on up? McPherson said 1 with only the footings poured and 6 with blocks up and are sold. Bradley made a motion to proceed on all structures from the blocks laid on up until the problem is solved, provided houses have been sold by the builder to a bonafied purchaser prio~ to April 20,1971. Jones seconded. P~ther and Christenson voted NO; Jones, Langseth and Bradley YES: Holasek abstained. Lot 22 block 3 is the only house to stop. (WILL SUBMIT COPIES OF THE PURCHASE AGREEMElrrS TO CLERK) What is the reaction of Nash and Mac Gregor? Nash -there us no issue you can get together on and we couldnmt accept that. It was stated that }lidwest Planning disapproves of 2~ acre homesites. ~ Gilbert Menkveld asked when they would work on his variance. ***The Town 30ard acted on the Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Supervisor Winner made a motion to accept both the variance and front footage. Supervisor Schneider se~nded. It was passed. Supervisor Schneider made a motion to adjourn. Winner seconded. Town Board Adjourned at 12:29A.M. Holasek made a motion to adjourn. Christenson seconded. Zoning and Planning adjourned at 12:30A.M. Suì.t ,asks THE MINNEAPOLIS STAR ruhng on. THURSDAY, APRIL 29,1971 1 B low" 'co" st YOUR AREA: - - - - .'U . .. " . J I ...-::::::::::::~:::::::::::::::::::::~::::::::: " NE' u,::::::::::;:I':':..........,:,::::: ...... .... ..... . 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W//-Ø ' : to halt the construction of I ri 4 ' I 35')1ouse;s in Grow "Town- I~/Øb.ø~ I ship have started '3. còntro~, ~ - - -- - - - - - - - - - ~ versywpich may be set- , " , ,'- " ' ',' " tIed in court next week, - EAST, SOUTHEAST, NORTH Several residents want building stopped on the ,1ow~cost, split~entry hous- . es because they say the :'boxmess" of ~he h?uses, by making any lot record-" houses violate the town they. say theIr prImary ed before Jan, 1 "builda- building code and that the goal'ls to prevent a~ i!Ie- ble" if it has 100 feet of building permits, for most gaIly ~pproved buddlOg frontage on a public right of them were issued ille' from gomg up, of way, and at least i5,000 . gally; "We want to make eve- square feet. Town Board Chairman ry building on that site For R- I housIng, pas, LOUIS" Appleby, afterin_~onform to the code, n,oth- sage of the amendment spectmg some of the hous- 109 ,I?'0re, and n.o t h I n g wouid allow building on a ~ es, last week pulled sever- less, sal~ James Nash, much smaller lot than now ,,,lcQnstruction crews [Iff I?S50 XeOla Av" assIstant possible, In an R-I zoning ,the Oak.Ridge;Manor....job <..cltYma,µ"g~r of Blame, distrIct now, a lot must' sit~, north of 157th Av, Nash 'contends that all contain 2% acres to be NW, between County Rds" of the split-entries, whIch consIdered "buildable," 7 and 9, make up about 30 of the An R-2 development now In rètaliation, the, build- 35 ,houses; are 24 by < 38 r~q,Ulres a.t lea~t I acre, an ihg firm, E, V, Builders, . feet, giving them a total R 3 a ~ s II g h t I y smaller !rH", of Anoka, Wednes- footage of 912 square feet. amount, day filed suit' in Anokå ,:rhis puts them i?-, vi~la- , " "" C t.. D' t ' t C ' ,,' tlOn.of the townshIp bulld- These provIsIons, vW~ oun,Y ,IS riG ourt. ~ 'ing, :Code; .whicti...rèquirçs 'Y~ltten,mt?the,z.omng or- ,They aSkedth,e, ~ou,rt to: 1,2QO square feèt,he says, . ?l n "llC e to, dISCo~fi,ge rille on the "ambIguous" , ',' , ' ,', ,,- ski p d~veloI?ment" _ Of, requirements, in Ute_ tð\v.Q.;' , _: McPhers9n', ,,:<;lis¡igrees, small areas of, II:1.t~~se de~ : s!tip building coM,accôrd- contending that part of velopment sprróunded by , jngto' William McPher$On, the living, aréa <;>f ,the Jarge empty' spaêes" ex- 'attorn~y for E. V.BùiId, ' , split-entries is on the low-, p I a I n e d Robert Rlth~r, .. er~, A hearing will beheld er1evel and thatthàt foot- mem~er of the, townshIp ( Tuesday.' : age can, be used, ~,n.__com-- pl~,m:llng and zonmg com- , puting,the total footage, mISSIOn, ,TJ¡e',township board's ' ,',,' ',7a:.cJ~on,jppulli.l}gconstruc- ". Anåtownsh'ip-resiØents, Tbe proposed-: ~in~~d- ;tl,?n ,crews off the job 'about 100 of, \VJ:om at, ,ment~?ul<! ~reate "a ~nd "really left a bad taste in tendell long meetmgs, on o( twIlIght z()ne" whIch .'"purmouths/' -said Wilftid the: controversy' 'April '," 20' \ would, r e,~ II yo. eliminate 'Beaµdry~ owner bf' E. -V. . ançl. ~7 ~.i~: cQ1).~r.a.st ,~o. t\1~ z 0 n~i .n.g:. a"94;_tÞ:u~; . the Builders, 15 who usually attend the' township's ability to con- ," annual: Town' -Board tneet,.. trol· development; Rither McPher,son said almost ,lng, appear to hold eveW said, all o( the35ho,!ses have shade of opinIon in be' , , , been sold, but tb~t ruhngs tween. Therela,tl~elysnialllots made by the Town Board the amendlOènt would' al-, at meetings the last two Accusations' of shady low would, ,spell danger weeks have kept construe- dealIngs. made by both because of the township's don -crews, fromcomplet>· .sides in the smalltow.n,:at- lack of .:ex.tensive',sewer ing several houses, mosphere ()f the 3,800-per- and water facilities, said - . _ . son township have given Norman Stout, 'zoning' '~nd . ThIS w~rk stoPI?age and the' whole contròversy· : planning com m i s s ion the resultIp.g pubhc confu-, "the odor of a fishhouse .' chairman, ' sion leading to s~vez:al of~ whose refrigeration-went ,,' '. if der can c~ II a t1Ons, Mc~ out seven days ago;" Nash . ,Wlt~?~t se;rver and wa~ Pherson saId, has "already said.' ter, faclhttes m· the very èòst the company about .. near futur,::,'you're asking $75000, The Oak, RIdge Manor for trouble with less than ! .. . dispute, also has given rise 2Jh.· acres," he said. "The ,Several of the resIdents to a related and equally main reason for big lots -!itt;~mþti9~"_, t~ .' h~lt thecontrove~si~l issue, ~n at~ out herejsso you cal1,-pro- ,.ß(m~tr:':lctt?n_ hve m near- temp! by Board ChaIrman tect your water." . (. , by,>ho\!ses va,lµed from Appleby to amend the city < " ' , ' , ,", , $35;000.. to $'40,000, The zoning ordInance in a way A number ,0(. to:nnshlp houses. under construction oppon.epts say would be a resIdents spoke agamstthe . s e 1\ for $19,900, Mc- boon to land speculators. amendment at both meet- , Pherson said, ' jngs, Jeering A p pIe by's A P pie by's proposed contention that it would Tho u ,g h opponents .of alI\endmellt would éhange benefit "the, little home the housIng com p I a In the township's zoning or- builder" and not the spec- about the similarity and dinance, adopted Jan. 1,' ulator'- ~~ _.:~ d '"\ .---"-- ~-"--