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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 14, 1997 , "\ , '-.../ , '\ '~ ) ~-.J u () CITY of ANDOVER Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda January 14, 1997 Oak View Middle School 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes - December 10, 1996 3. Public Hearing: Rezoning (REZ 96-05) - R-1, Single Family Rural to GR, General Recreation - Section 9 - Jeff Leadens. 4. Public Hearing: Special Use Permit (SUP 96-27) - Golf Driving Range and Putting Course - 2989 - 166th Lane NW - JeffLeadens. 5. Ordinance Review Continued: Ordinance No. 200, Moving of Buildings Ordinance No. 201, Regulating Manufactured Home Parks Ordinance No. 202, Planning and Zoning Commission Ordinance No. 203, Sewer ServicelReserve Capacity Costs Ordinance No. 204, Driveway Construction Standards Ordinance No. 205, Minnesota State Building Code. 6. Other Business 7. Adjournment u () o CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - JANUARY 14, 1997 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Jay Squires on January 14, 1997, 7:04 p.m. at the Oak View Middle School, 15400 Hanson Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Maynard Apel, Lynette Barry, Jeffrey Luedtke, Randy Peek, Lorna Wells None City Planning, Jeff Johnson Commissioners absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 10, 1996: Correct as written. MOTION by Luedtke, Seconded by Wells, approval as presented. carried unanimously. Motion o PUBLIC HEARINGS: REZONING (R-l, SINGLE FAMILY RURAL, TO GR, GENERAL RECREATION - SECTION 9) and SPECIAL USE PERMIT (GOLF DRIVING RANGE AND PUTTING COURSE) 2989 166TH LANE NW - JEFF LEADENS Mr. Johnson explained the applicant has revised his plans to incorporate more land into the proposal; therefore, public hearing notices must be mailed to other property owners. The items are tentatively scheduled for the January 28, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. MOTION by Wells, Seconded by Luedtke, to table Items 3 and 4 to January 28 due to notification. Motion carried unanimously. REVIEW ORDINANCES - ORDINANCE NO. 200, MOVING OF BUILDINGS Mr. Johnson explained the proposal is to repeal Ordinance 4 and Section 4.11 of Ordinance 8, and Staff has drafted a new Ordinance 200 and an amendment to Ordinance 8, Section 7.03, Special Uses. Special Use Permits will now be required for homes to be moved onto residential properties in the City. He then highlighted the sections of the proposed Ordinance 200. A public hearing before the Planning Commission is scheduled for January 28, 1997. ::) Commissioner Peek asked if this only affects moving a building off a person's property. Mr. Johnson stated no permit would be needed for a building to be moved to another location on the same property as long as setback requirements are needed, but a new building permit would be needed if a foundation is added. '. '-~ ~ Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - January 14, 1997 Page 2 \ ) (Review Ordinances - Ordinance No. 200, Moving of Buildings, Continued) Commissioner Wells was concerned about the height of a building and the safety of the moving equipment. She proposed the movers submit proof that the equipment has been inspected recently. Mr. Johnson stated other ordinance provisions regulate the height requirements. The movers must be licensed by the state, so the safety questions are addressed by the state. The other Commissions agreed it would not be necessary to add further requirements for the movers. The Commissioners were comfortable with the ordinance as proposed, though the items under Section 3 must be corrected to be in numerical order. ORDINANCE REVIEW - ORDINANCE NO. 201, REGULATING MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS Mr. Johnson explained the intent is to repeal Ordinance 6 and adopt the redrafted Ordinance 201. The new ordinance is in line with those ordinances of Ham Lake and Ramsey. He briefly reviewed the sections of the ordinance, noting this only applies to manufactured home parks. If a manufactured home is placed on a single family lot, the single family lot regulations would apply. ) Commissioner Barry suggested the sentence in Section 4 be amended to state, "The owner of the manufactured home park shall furnish a copy of covenants, restrictions, and by-laws of the manufactured home park to the City." The Commission agreed. There were no further comments. ORDINANCE REVIEW - ORDINANCE 202, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mr. Johnson explained Ordinance 11 would be repealed and replaced with Ordinance 202. In reviewing the proposed ordinance, the following comments and recommended changes were made: Section 3, Membership and Composition: Change "shall consist of seven members from the City" to "shall consist of seven residents from the City". There was some question as to whether a provision on membership should be that the member be an eligible voter. There was no consensus for that change. Commissioner Wells wondered if consideration had been given to having minor representation or student members, though they would not vote. After discussion, the Commission noted that is sometimes done for councils or school boards, but they were not aware of such members serving on commissions. There was no consensus for that idea. '\ , J Section 4, Absences: The Commission discussed the issue of absences. A concern raised by Commissioner Wells is when only two members show up for a meeting and there are important items to consider, which happened once last year. Possibly there should be some provision for the person who will be absent to fax or mail their opinion on the items. Commissioner Apel stated there is always that problem when dealing with \.j '-~ Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - January 14, 1997 Page 3 , .I (Review Ordinances - Ordinance No. 202, Planning and zoning Commission, Continued) appointed, basically volunteer, positions. He felt common sense must prevail. Commissioners can contact City Staff now with their opinion on any agenda item if they cannot attend a meeting. It doesn't have to be made part of the ordinance. It was then suggested that possibly a quorum should be required to prevent the situation noted by Commissioner Wells. But in further discussion, it was noted that there is very seldom less than a quorum present and that attendance has not been a major problem. The consensus was to amend the first line to "Three consecutive unexcused Planning and Zoning Commission meeting absences..." With that change, determine whether would be required. they have resolved with attendance. Chairperson Squires suggested the Council be asked there are problems such that alternative language He has observed that where there have been problems, themselves and that there is not an on-going problem I Section 5, Officers, Meetings: Mr. Johnson stated as written the intent would be that the Commission would make a recommendation for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, subject to City Council approval. There was considerable discussion on this item, as Commissioners Apel, Peek and Luedtke did not feel the Commission should be involved in that decision. There was a concern that it could create factions, and they felt the procedure of a recommendation by the Mayor has worked well. They preferred staying with the current method of selection. Commissioners Barry and Wells felt that a secret ballot could be taken to nominate the Chair and Vice Chair, or some method used to provide input that would not be confrontational. Chairperson Squires leaned toward giving the Council total discretion for the appointments; however, when this is presented to the Council, he suggested Staff inform them of this discussion that a majority are in favor of leaving the practice as is but there is some sentiment to giving the Planning Commission some input. There were no further comments on the proposed ordinance. ORDINANCE REVIEW - ORDINANCE NO. 203, SEWER SERVICE/RESERVE CAPACITY COSTS Mr. Johnson explained the proposal is to repeal Ordinance No. 13 and replace it with Ordinance No. 203. There are no major changes in the new ordinance other than updating Section 4 relating to penalties. The Building Official and City Engineer are comfortable with the ordinance as proposed. The Commission discussed the SAC charges but recommended no changes. \ '--) ,.) Regular Planning and zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - January 14, 1997 Page 4 -' ORDINANCE REVIEW - ORDINANCE 204, DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS Mr. Johnson explained Ordinance 7 would be repealed and replaced with Ordinance 204. The revision includes language from the Platting ordinance about the lowest floor elevations. Commissioner Peek asked if there was a definition of "hard surfaced driveway". Mr. Johnson stated he would check the ordinance. Commissioner Barry asked the reason for the three-foot separation between the high water mark and the lowest level of the house. FHA requires only a one-foot separation. Mr. Johnson felt the City falls in line with what other cities are requiring. Commissioner Apel disputed that, thinking Andover has one of the highest separation requirements. No change was recommended. Commissioner Wells suggested the garage apron be required to avoid a drop from developing between the driveway and the garage. Mr. Johnson stated hopefully the grading, drainage and erosion control plans are reviewed so there are no problems. Commissioner Peek felt that is a part of the building, not the driveway. No change was recommended. Commissioner Wells asked about the suggestion to require grates over the ends of culverts. Mr. Johnson stated the City Engineer would issue J permits for culverts. After some discussion, Chairperson Squires stated Section 5 provides the Building Official the discretion to determine when a grate is necessary. He felt that determination should be left wi th Staff and not dictated in the ordinance. Other Commissioners agreed. No changes were recommended to the proposed ordinance. ORDINANCE REVIEW - ORDINANCE NO. 205, MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE Mr. Johnson explained Ordinances replaced with Ordinance 205. The proposed Ordinance 205. 15 and 19 would be repealed and Building Official has reviewed the Commissioner Peek asked about the date of the Minnesota State Building Code by which it must be referenced. Mr. Johnson stated he will check that out and confer with the City Attorney. No corrections were made by the Commission. OTHER BUSINESS Snowmobiles - Commissioner Wells complained about the lack of respect by snowmobilers on her property and other private properties. Mr. Johnson explained the Andover Sno-Dragons Snowmobile Club is working with the Ci ty and Sheriff's Department, and they are also trying to provide trails out of the City. He suggested she contact the Snowmobile Club if there are further problems. , , , " ,-j Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - January 14, 1997 Page 5 (Other Business, Continued) Council Update - Mr. Johnson reviewed the actions of the City Council at the January 7, 1997, regular meeting. MOTION by Barry, Seconded by Wells, to adj ourn. unanimously. Motion carried The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~lla A. Peach Recording Secretary