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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - MARCH 27,2007
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was
called to order by Acting Chairperson Kirchoff on March 27,2007, 7:00 p.m., at the
Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present: Commissioners Tim Kirchoff, Michael Casey, Valerie
Holthus, Devon Walton (arrived at 7:04 p.m.), Douglas
Falk and Dennis Cleveland (arrived at 7:24 p.m.).
Commissioners absent: Chairperson Dean Daninger.
Also present: City Plarmer, Courtney Bednarz
Associate Plarmer, Andy Cross
Others
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
February 27,2007
Motion by Casey, seconded by Falk, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried
on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 3-absent (Daninger, Cleveland, Walton) vote.
PUBLIC HEARING: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF A SINGLE FAMILY RURAL
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO BE KNOWN AS THE SMITH ADDITION
LOCATED AT 17919 TULIP STREET NW.
Mr. Bednarz summarized the staff report.
Commissioner Walton arrived at 7:04 p.m.
Commissioner Holthus wondered what the current land use was for this property and
what zoning district was it in. Mr. Bednarz explained the land use district is Rural
Residential was and the corresponding zoning is R-3, Single Family Suburban. He stated
0 this was an older zoning district that formerly allowed 20,000 square foot lots. Since
1978 the minimum lot size has been 2.5 acres.
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Minutes - March 27,2007
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Commissioner Falk asked on 178th, there is an empty lot on the southeast comer and he
wondered if that was the same thing that happened on the northwest comer. Mr. Bednarz
stated it was. He stated from an old land survey there are a couple of tracts that are
divided but still owned by the same property owner. He stated with the plat they will all
be joined to eliminate the extra properties.
Commissioner Holthus stated when this property is split, will the zoning need to be
changed to R-4 or will it remain R-3 and will that affect how it is developed in the future
if it is subdivided again. Mr. Bednarz stated the R-3 zoning will remain on the property
regardless if it is developed in the future or not.
Commissioner Falk asked how far from the MUSA was the property. Mr. Bednarz
explained it was around 2 to 3 miles from the MUSA boundary and the city does not have
capacity to serve the property with sewer and water.
Motion by Casey, seconded by Holthus, to open the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Motion
carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote.
There was no public input.
0 Motion by Casey, seconded by Falk, to close the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Motion
carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote.
Mr. Kirchoff asked if the commission needed to make findings for the variance.
Mr. Bednarz stated that the additional right-of-way proposed to be dedicated with the plat
creates the hardship and is included as a finding in the resolution.
Motion by Walton, seconded by Casey, to recommend to the City Council approval of
the proposed preliminary plat subject to the conditions of the attached resolution. Motion
carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote.
Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be before the Council at the April 3, 2007 City
Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (07-05) TO ALLOW A FARM
WINERY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3482 I65T1l LANE NW.
Mr. Cross explained Mark Hedin has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to run a
farm winery on his property.
0 Mr. Cross discussed the staff report with the Commission.
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Motion by Casey, seconded by Holthus, to open the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Motion
carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote.
There was no public input.
Motion by Casey, seconded by Walton, to close the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Motion
carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote.
Commissioner Kirchoff asked if the 1,000 gallon limit was set in their ordinance or only
for this particular CUP. Mr. Cross stated the 1,000 gallon limit is for this application
only and future production limits will be reviewed on a per application basis.
Motion by Walton, seconded by Casey, to recommend to the City Council approval of
the farm winery application for a Conditional Use Permit. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, 0-
nays, 2-absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote.
Mr. Cross stated that this item would be before the Council at the April 3, 2007 City
Council meeting.
0 PUBLIC HEARING: CITY CODE AMENDMENT TO DELETE SECTION 12-14-6-
A-5 OF THE CITY CODE AND REVISE SECTION 12-12 "PERMITTED USES".
Mr. Cross stated this Code revision summarizes the discussion that took place at the
February 27,2007 Planning Commission Workshop.
Mr. Cross discussed the staff report with the Commission.
Commissioner Holthus indicated she liked this because it was efficient.
Motion by Walton, seconded by Falk, to open the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Motion
carried on as-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote.
There was no public input.
Motion by Walton, seconded by Casey, to close the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Motion
carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote.
Motion by Walton, seconded by Casey, to recommend to the City Council approval of
the proposed Code Amendment. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Daninger,
Cleveland) vote.
0 Mr. Cross stated that this item would be before the Council at the April 3, 2007 City
Council meeting.
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OTHER BUSINESS.
Mr. Bednarz stated the joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop has been set
for April 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Bednarz updated the Planning Commission on related items and items the Council
reviewed and approved.
Commissioner Cleveland arrived at 7:24 p.m.
Commissioner Casey stated the meeting went very fast tonight and he said that was
because the information in the packet was laid out very well and that is one reason the
meetings go so well. He thanked the staff for providing good information to them.
Commissioner Falk reviewed the training workshop he attended with Commissioner
Casey this past weekend. Both Commissioners thought it was a great workshop and
would like to attend more of these workshops.
0 ADJOURNMENT.
Motion by Falk, seconded by Casey, to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m. Motion carried
on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Daninger) vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue Osbeck, Recording Secretary
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