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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP April 15, 1997 (I [I CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100 Special City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 15, 1997 6:15 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Non-Conforming Home Occupations 3. Adjournment at 7:00 PM .... ..-. ~. - . - ~~ -þ.- ,--- ONTr-r-- - ........- .....--... . . -.. an>uJZtuf ~.6/ ¡QC¡7 CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL lS, 1997 MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on April 15, 1997. 6:20 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Hanson Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Dehn, Knight, Kunza, Orttel Councilmembers absent: None Also present: City Planner, Jeff Johnson Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg City Administrator, Richard Fursman Others MEET WITH ANOKA-HENNEPIN SCHOOL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES Superintendent Roger Giroux and School Board Chairman Michael Sullivan were present on behalf of the Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District 11. Mayor McKelvey explained the City is beginning to update its Comprehensive Plan, and it would like some direction from the school district as to whether new schools will be needed within the next ten years, and if so, where. Superintendent Giroux reported the district is experiencing a slow but steady reduction in the number of children, but there is a shift in the population. They are not anticipating the need for more elementary schools, and the new middle school in Andover is projected to serve the area for the next ten to twelve years. When the Champlin-Park High School was built, the four high schools in the district were not intended to serve the maximum student enrollment. They are looking at various alternative programs for the additional high school students. They expect the high school population will eventually level off also, but it will take much longer. In the mean time, the community may want to construct another high school. A high school will need a minimum of 60 to 80 acres. Thev would like to have an opportunity to look at the City's land use policy. He felt it is important to take future land use for schools into consideration, but the actual construction of new schools may not necessarily happe~. He would also like to review this in the next several months to take advantage of Mr. Nyberg's expertise. Mayor McKelvey noted the proposal is to have the Comprehensive Plan completed within a year. Chairperson Sullivan thanked the City for asking for their input. He hoped that some land could be set aside until the need for schools becomes clearer. He encouraged the City Staff to let the school district know what information is needed~ NON-CONFORMING HOME OCCUPATIONS Mr. Johnson reported the Staff reviewed the comments from the Council regarding the non-conforming home occupations and has prepared a draft ordinance for their consideration. The concept of the ordinance' is to . -.~ .. - '"' -. ..--- ([, , .! Special Andover Ci ty Council Meeting Minutes - April 15, 1997 Page 2 (Non-Conforming Home Occupations, Continued) allow all non-conforming home occupations existing prior to May 15, 1990, to obtain a Special Home Occupation Permit, which would be granted administratively rather than receiving a permit through a hearing process. All non-conforming home occupations would be granted this permit. A Special Home Occupation Permit application would be completed by the resident, after which the applicant would enter into an agreement with the City outlining the conditions as stated in the application. The applicant would not be allowed to increase in size or man~er of operation. Only valid complaints would be investigated based on nuisances or health and safety concerns. Councilmember Kunza felt the number of employees allowed should be increased. Mr. Carlberg noted that number has existed for a number of years and is not being changed. Mayor McKelvey felt the number of business vehicles allowed should be increased. Staff explained that has not changed either; however, the non-conforming home occupations will be allowed to continue using as many vehicles as they are currently using. Mr. Johnson stated he will talk with the City Attorney about the City's ability to take legal action and revoke the permit if the conditions are violated. Councilmember Orttel asked if existing businesses would be allowed to continue as they are today and would have a period of time in which to apply for this permit. If someone does not apply within that time period, they would be subject to the rules in the ordinance. Staff stated that is correct. As proposed, there would be no denial of permits for the non-conforming home occupations. Mr. Fursman explained that if there were violations of other ordinances, they would be treated as a separate issues and may be brought forward to the City Council. The Council felt that the non-conforming home occupations should have a period of one year in which to apply for tre Special Home Occupation Permit. It was also suggested the provisions in Item I, paragraphs b, e and f be modified to apply to the non-conforming businesses. Also, spell out what is meant by commercial vehicles. The Council agreed to refer the item to the City Attorney for minor revisions and comment, then forward it to the Planning and Zoning commission to hold a public hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, \ì~~-¿~~L Mar lla A. Peach Recor ing Secretary .."- -------- _._~-- ---~.__.