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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N,W. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 · (612) 755-5100
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SPECIAL JOINT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 23, 1995
MINUTES
A Special Joint Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission
and City Council was called to order by Acting Chairperson Randy Peek on
May 23, 1995, 6:03 p.m. at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown
Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners absent:
Councilmembers present:
Maynard Apel, Catherine Doucette, Bev
Jovanovich, Jeffrey Luedtke, Jerry Putnam,
Chairperson Jay Squires (arrived at 6:04
p.m. )
None
Mayor Jack McKelvey
Bonnie Dehn, Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, John
Kunza
City Planning Director, David Carlberg
City Administrator, Dick Fursman
Resident, Steve Jonak
Commissioners present:
Also present:
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DISCUSSION - EXTERNALITIES
Mr. Carlberg noted the definition of externalities in Webster's
Dictionary.
(Chairperson Squires arrived at this time, 6:04 p.m.)
Councilmember
consideration
externalities
externalities
Jacobson thought the Planning Commission should be giving
to planning for the City's growth, and he thought various
should be looked at in that process. Examples of
would be to:
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* consider the increased expenditures placed upon the city and
existing residents due to the growth;
* study the increased traffic resulting in the loss of the quality
of life and the rural atmosphere, the breakdown of the roads and
potential of additional cost to existing residents to have them
repaired, and the potential effect on the air and water quality;
* discuss what happens after the City reaches its sewer capacity;
* determine who pays for the operation and maintenance in the event
a lift station is needed;
* address the increased cost to those residents on septic systems
because of the Metropolitan Council mandate to inspect them, which must
be done before any expansion of the MUSA is granted;
* address the preservation of natural areas and whether an
Environmental Assessment Worksheet should be required on all plats;
* address the need for additional police and fire protection due to
increased development;
* consider the impact on schools;
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* look at green spaces and whether density zoning should be
allowed;
* study the cost of government itself, including the need for
additional buildings, Staff and equipment;
* examine the need for and solution to public transportation, park
improvements and development, and street maintenance including the
ability of neighborhoods to be developed with private roads;
* consider the hidden cost of development in the way of increased
property values and increased taxes to large property owners and those
who have lived in the City all of their lives;
* determine whether impact fees should be assessed to new
subdivisions to help pay some of the hidden costs of development;
* determine the ultimate boundary between urban and rural
development or whether urban development will eventually be allowed
throughout the entire City;
* discuss where nice apartment complexes should be built; and
* consider the development of senior citizen centers with open
spaces and small shopping areas with food, pharmacy, transportation.
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Councilmember Jacobson thought these items should be discussed,
ordinances changes made as needed, invite input from the public to see
what the residents want, and make recommendations to the Council.
Councilmember Knight noted the City of Lakeville received free help with
their planning from the Hubert Humphrey Institute. He thought some
moratorium or partial moratorium may need to be put in place until these
items are addressed. Mayor McKelvey noted the City's budget is based on
330 new houses per year. It would have to be determined what the City
would do if there is a slower rate of growth. He also noted the
frustration of not getting much cooperation from the county as to when
some of the roads will be upgraded.
Mr. Jonak thought it is a matter of first determining what everyone
thinks the City should look like when it is ultimately developed. He
felt the Council must first set the goals for what they think the City
should look like, what direction the City should be taking. Then the
Planning Commission or a committee of Planning Commission members,
Councilmembers, Staff and residents can consider the externalities. He
also noted the Land Stewardship Project can assist the City in setting
goals. Councilmember Dehn wanted to know the impact of urban
development adjacent to farm land.
The discussion continued on various issues. Mr. Fursman suggested there
are some excellent facilitator groups, and it may be worthwhile for the
Planning Commission or Council to spend some time with a facilitator,
talking about the vision for the community and develop a mission
statement. Then the externalities will fall into place. Commissioner
Putnam stated he prepares goals, objectives and mission statements in
:_) his business for his clients all the time.
There was also discussion on how this process should proceed and what
role the Council and the Planning Commission should play.
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(Discussion - Externalities, Continued)
Mr. Fursman stated Staff will look at the budget ramifications of
slowing the rate of growth before any decisions can be made; however,
the economy is slower this year than in recent years. It was then agreed
that Commissioner Putnam would prepare a draft of goals and mission
statement for the City that both the Council and Planning Commission
would use as a starting point for discussion at a future joint meeting.
No future meeting date was set at this time.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
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CITY of ANDOVER
ANDOVER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
May 23, 1995
1.
Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes - May 9, 1995
3. Public Hearing: Special Use Permit - Commercial
Greenhouse - 16473 valley Drive - Michael & Sue
Bleeker (Bleeker's Landscaping).
4. Public Hearing: Amend Ordinance No. 87,
An Ordinance Regulating Snowmobiles and ATVs.
5. PublicHearin~: Amend Ordinance No.8, Section
3.02, Definit~ons - Definition clarifying Front
Lot Line Regarding Corner Lots.
Discussion - Amend Ordinance No.8, Sections
3.02, 4.30 & 7.03 - Therapeutic Massage and
Cabinet Making as Horne occupations.
Discussion - Ordinance No. 109, An Ordinance
Regulating Therapeutic Massage.
Discussion - Amend Ordinance No. 53, Regulating
Dogs - Regarding Dog Enclosures.
Discussion - Impound Lots.
Other Business
Adjournment
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - MAY 23, 1995
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and zoning
Commission was called to order by Chairperson Jay Squires on May 23,
1995, 7:10 p.m. at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners absent:
Also present:
Maynard Apel, Catherine Doucette, Bev
Jovanovich, Jeffrey Luedtker Randy Peek,
Jerry Putnam
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Assistant City Engineer, Todd Haas
City Planning Director, David Carlberg
Others
Commissioners present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 9, 1995:
Page 4, First paragraph, change to: "Commissioner
Jovanovich was concerned with placing the signage on
Round Lake Boulevard far enough in advance..."
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MOTION by Peek, Seconded by Jovanovich, approval of the Minutes as
amended. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION: RESULTS FROM TASK FORCE ON AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE B
Charlie Veiman, 13646 Crooked Lake Boulevard - reported the Task Force
has had six meetings and has reviewed every word in Ordinance 8.
Several changes have been recommended, including the areas of allowing
people on private property without permission, who can bring a complaint
against someone in the neighborhood, storage in the urban area, etc. He
discussed many of the changes with residents in his neighborhoodr and
they unanimously approved of the recommended changes. Chairperson
Squires thanked Mr. Veiman for the efforts of the Committee.
PUBLIC HEARING: SPECIAL USE PERMIT - COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE, 16473
VALLEY DRIVE - MICHAEL & SUE BLEEKER (BLEEKER'S LANDSCAPING)
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7: 15 p.m. Mr. Carlberg reviewed the Special Use Permit request of
Michael and Sue Bleeker to operate a commercial greenhouse and noted the
applicable ordinances and criteria to be used when examining Special Use
Permits. The Bleeker's are able to sell products grown on their property
without this Permit, which is considered an agricultural practice. The
commercial greenhouse comes into play when they bring products from
other locations to sellon site. The concern of the Staff is with
whether to require a paved parking lot and with providing bathroom
facilities. The other commercial greenhouse, Knolls, was not required to
pave the parking lot because of the desire retain the residential
character of the site. This site does not have a residential structure
on it. There is a commercial green house on site, but no office space.
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(Public Hearing: Special Use Permit - Commercial Greenhouse, Bleeker,
Continued)
MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Leudtke, to open the public hearing. Motion
carried unanimously. 7:25 p.m.
Sue Bleeker - stated they have operated a landscaping company for the
last five years and have decided to have a place where the clients can
look at the plants. They started growing shrubs three years ago and have
had some sales. They intend to sell trees and shrubs and to operate a
small greenhouse. About 20 percent of their products would be larger
items brought to the site, mostly shrubs, lilacs, some potted trees.
They are brought in once a year by semi truck from Bailey's Nursery.
They do not have continuous deliveries. Hours of operation are Wednesday
through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On a busy day, they have maybe
five or six vehicles; sometimes two at the same time. They would like
that to increase up to 10 to 20 people in a day. There is a sign that
says Bleeker Landscaping which has been there for five years. Sales are
mostly in the spring. There is some landscaping equipment on the site,
but it is not visible. The parking lot is recycled concrete which can
park about eight cars at a time. There is a well on site.
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Declan O'Brien, 3992 165th Avenue NW - has lived there since October 1,
1993. Valley Drive is basically a residential street. Any increase in
traffic would have to come across the front of his property and down
Valley Drive. He questioned what benefit is a commercial site to him
and his neighbors. He didn't think the residents would be paying less
taxes, and he saw no benefit to the community. He stated it would be a
loss to him because he pays taxes that grants him peace and tranquility.
Bud Holtz, 4176 164th Avenue NW - recalled a request for a Permit for a
group home on Valley Drive recently, and the big concern was the traffic
on that curvy section of Valley Drive. It is a real safety factor there
with the curves and no shoulders. Several times in the last month since
the business has opened they have observed cars parked on both sides of
Valley Drive. In his opinion, that is a safety hazard. Also, the
property is lower than the road at that point, so the driveway has a
steep incline. When wet, the driveway is greasy and cars have to gun it
to get onto Valley Drive. Visibility is poor there because of the curves
on Valley Drive in both directions; and people travel at a high speed
through there. Also, there is no permanent structure for retail trade;
and the need for public restrooms needs to be addressed.
Rob-Lvn Hiltz, 16541 Valley Drive NW - has been there all spring and on
weekendsr and they do not hear anything from the greenhouse. She has
never seen traffic parking on Valley Drive. The few people she's seen
go to there drive to the parking lot. Tulip is a curvy road, but she
felt that should be addressed as a separate issue. People drive faster
" than they should and the Fire Department has emergency vehicles. She
\~ didn't see a reason not to grant the permit. The business doesn't cause
a problem, and she lives next door. She didn't think there would be a
noticeable increase in noise. A neighbor had a garage sale last weekend
-- it's not that big a deal.
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(Public Hearing: Special Use Permit - Commercial Greenhouse, Bleeker,
Continued)
Dick Snyder, 16445 Valley Drive - lives just south of the greenhouse
property. The garage sale brought in more traffic than the nursery. He
didn't see a problem at all. He's lived there since 1988 and hasn't
seen an increase in traffic other than occasional youth driving too
fast. He saw no problem with this request. There is a fire station,
then a dog kennel, then the nursery, then a small engine welding shop
along that road. The nursery is not out of character with the
neighborhood.
Chairperson Squires read the letter of May 22, 1995, from Bob and Bonnie
Dehn expressing concerns with the request.
MOTION by Leudtke, Seconded by Jovanovich, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously. 7:40 p.m.
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The Commission deliberated the request noting the other commercial type
uses which are allowed in residential areas that are located on the
neighboring parcels. Ms. Bleeker stated they were there before the
other permits were granted. They also plan to construct a house on that
parcel in the future. They are already allowed to sell what they grow
on the land. She felt it would be better to be in compliance with the
bathroom facilities and parking lot.
Commissioner Leudtke stated he is familiar with the road and is
concerned with the safety of pedestrians and bike traffic. There are
curves on the road with no shoulders and no turn lanes. He was also
concerned with the lack of restroom facilities. Commissioner Jovanovich
noted there would be more advertising, creating an increase in
everything by granting the Permit. Chairperson Squires felt this is
more in tune with the surrounding neighborhood as opposed to a
"commercial operation". Eighty percent of what takes place on that site
is not affected by what happens tonight. The question is whether the
other 20 percent of what takes place on the property creates enough of
a problem that the Special Use Permit should be denied. Mr. Carlberg
stated the Permit can be approved based on the facilities as shown. If
they want to add to the parking or more bathroom facilities or expand in
any way, they would have to come in for an amended Special Use Permit.
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Commissioner Peek noted this is an agricultural based use, and it
doesn't make sense to build bituminous parking lots in the middle of the
field. Mr. Carlberg stated he does have some concerns with the parking
facilities and the incline to the adjacent street. Engineering will have
to look at it, and maybe they will have to upgrade the parking
facilities. It should be measured to be sure ample parking is provided.
Ms. Bleeker stated they could use more grade on the driveway. They need
to add more recycled concrete to it. They will also add bathroom
facilities. She stated the area on the south end of the lot has a lot
of trees and is where they want to build a house. She wouldn't want to
put the driveway and parking there. Mr. Carlberg stated the construction
of a residence on the parcel will have no impact on the Permit.
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(Public Hearing: Special Use Permit - Commercial Greenhouse, Bleeker,
Continued)
MOTION by Doucette, Seconded by Peek, to recommend acceptance of the
Special Use permit at 16473 Valley Drive to the City Council with the
following conditions: 1) The Special Use Permit be subject to an annual
review and site inspection by Staff. 2) The Special Use Permit shall be
subject to a sunset clause as specified in Ordinance No.8, Section
5.03(D) unless a renewal is granted by the City Council. 3) That two
satellite lavatories be on site in sanitary condition and usable. 4)
That the parking facilities not be expanded any larger than it already
is. 5) That the grade for the parking and access of the road be improved
and request Staff to work with the property owner to come up with an
acceptable solution. 6) Limit hours of operation to wednesday through
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A public hearing was held. There were
concerns of neighboring residents of traffic patterns in the area.
Motion carried on a 5-Yesr 2-No (Jovanovich, Leudtke) vote. 8:05 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING: AMEND
SNOWMOBILES AND ATVs
ORDINANCE NO. 87, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
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8:05 p.m. Mr. Haas reviewed the ordinance revisions proposed by the
Snowmobile Task Force. The Task Force held four meetings and spent a
great deal of time obtaining information from other cities. The major
revisions include a requirement that youth between the ages of 14 and 17
obtain a Minnesota Snowmobile Safety Training certificate, that
snowmobiles cannot speed in excess of 15 miles per hour on any public
City street in the municipality, on any county road or on any county
state highway in the urban district, and that snowmobiles are prohibited
anywhere along Round Lake Boulevard between 133rd Avenue NW and South
Coon Creek Drive. He has received no response on the proposed amendments
from the City Attorney or the Anoka County Sheriff's Department.
In responding to questions from the Commissioners, Mr. Haas noted no
change is proposed to the requirement that snowmobiles remain in the
roadway on the far right-hand side of the road next to the curb or
shoulder. They are not allowed in the right of way or any boulevard.
The age requirement for the training certificate came from the State. If
they do not have the certificate, they won't be allowed to ride on any
streets within the City. The Andover Snowmobile Club is working with
the Sheriff's Department to set up some patrol and to schedule seminars.
Champlin has a similar program that is apparently successful. The
snowmobile club is also working on establishing some funding for
enforcement and training. The club will be actively working with people
to inform them of the rules and with landowners to keep snowmobilers off
the fields. He also noted that there has been no change to the use of
ATVs in the City. They are allowed only on private property with
permission, not on any county or City street.
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MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Putnam, to open the public hearing. Motion
carried unanimously. 8:16 p.m.
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(Public Hearing: Amend Ordinance 87, Snowmobiles, Continued)
Winslow Holasek, 1159 Andover Boulevard NW was concerned with
enforcing the ordinance. He had pictures showing the damage snowmobiles
do to crops by driving over the fields in the winter. He understood the
snowmobile club will be trying to enforce the provision that
snowmobilers not travel on private property. It hasn't worked in the
past, but he hopes it does this time. Commissioner Apel felt there will
be more education and more cooperation in enforcing the ordinance. If
the results aren't there, the City will have to do something different.
Don Eveland, 14722 Crosstown Boulevard NW - suggested rather than just
saying a violation of the ordinance is a misdemeanor, specifically state
what that means. Chairperson Squires pointed out the revised ordinance
does specifically state a fine of not more than $700 or imprisonment of
not more than 90 days, or both, plus costs of prosecution in either
case.
Councilmember Bonnie Dehn - agreed that enforcement will be the most
difficult thing to obtain. She noted that there is a hot-line to call
about snowmobiling and that should be widely advertised. This amendment
is the last option. If the problems remain, she predicted the next step
will be to eliminate snowmobiling in parts of or all of the City.
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Carolyn Fisher, Task Force Member - explained the proposed revisions are
a compromise of the members of the Task Force. She felt the snowmobile
club is very interested in trying to make this work, to make this a
viable solution for all citizens so snowmobiling can stay in Andover.
Without it, she thought the recommendation will be no more snowmobiling
in Andover.
MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Jovanovich, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously. 8:25 p.m.
MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Putnam, to recommend that we send to the
City Council a recommendation for approval of the ordinance regulating
the operation of all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles within the City of
Andover as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 8:26 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING: AMEND ORDINANCE NO.8, SECTION 3.02, DEFINITIONS -
DEFINITION CLARIFYING FRONT LOT LINE REGARDING CORNER LOTS
8:26 p.m. Mr. Carlberg reviewed the proposed amendment to clarify the
definition of front lot line regarding corner lots. By definition, the
front lot line of a corner lot is the shortest dimension that abuts an
existing or dedicated public street, and variances are needed if the
narrow side is less than 300 feet. The City has allowed people to place
-, their homes in either direction. The amendment allows the property
,_) owner or developer to designate the front lot line.
The Commission discussed various scenarios regarding the direction a
house would face, the back yard in relation to adjacent lots, and the
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effect of setbacks on the placement of a house. Chairperson Squires
thought there may be some confusion as to when side yard and rear yard
setbacks would be used and what effect that would have on adjacent
parcels. Mr. Carlberg thought that could be an issue and suggested
possibly a better solution to the problem would be to amend the
definition of the setback lines.
MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Jovanovich, to table this until Chairperson
Squire's comments are straightened out. Motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION - AMEND ORDINANCE NO.8, SECTIONS
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND CABINET MAKING AS
DISCUSSION - ORDINANCE NO. 109, AN ORDINANCE
MASSAGE
3.02, 4.30 AND 7. 03 -
HOME OCCUPATIONS and
REGULATING THERAPEUTIC
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Mr. Carlberg explained the City Council referred this item back to the
Commission for further review. He did not attend the meeting when the
Council discussed the changes, but he thought there may have been a
misunderstanding concerning the setback of an accessory building when
used for cabinet making and wood working. The ordinance for home
occupations requires the accessory building to be no less than 100 feet
from the front, 30 feet from the side and 50 feet from the rear yard
setback. He thought the real issue is with the amendment on therapeutic
massage. The concern was allowing the use as a home occupation, though
the ordinance on home occupations specifically limits the number of
employees to one. The other concern is with allowing them to go from
house to house to perform therapeutic massages.
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The Commission discussion also raised the concern with the inclusion of
"or as a private club" on the bottom of page one of Ordinance 8, as it
may have the potential of opening the doors to other types of
undesirable activities. There was general agreement to delete that
phrase from the proposed ordinance. Discussion was also on whether or
not a therapist should be allowed to provide the service at the home of
other residents. The consensus was this allows a service to the
residents which will become more and more important as the population
ages, especially to those who are unable to leave their homes, even
though it is difficult for the City to monitor. They felt that with the
required licensing, the controls are in place to prevent unwanted
activities.
Staff was directed to make the change in the ordinance relating to
private club and to look at other provisions based on the Council's
comments, then place the item on a future Planning Commission agenda.
\ DISCUSSION - AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 53, REGULATING DOGS - REGARDING DOG
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Mr. Carlberg reviewed the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 53
regarding the placement or location of kennel enclosures and the setback
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(Discussion: Amend Oridnance 53 - Dog Enclosures, Continued)
of the enclosure from property lines. He noted the Council discussion
on the item at its April 18, 1995, meeting. Commissioner Doucette
stated she was at that meeting and commented that because the lots in
Andover are often odd-shaped, the proposal may be too restrictive in the
urban area. A suggestion was made to locate the enclosure 40 feet from
the human dwelling adjacent to the owner's property. She liked that
idea. That would basically eliminate the dog enclosure from the side
yards in the R-4 district; and the R-l district would have sufficient
space that it should not matter.
Mr. Carlberg stated the issue is where should the dog enclosure be
located so it is not offensive to adjacent property and still allow
people to have dog enclosures. The 30-foot requirement was to eliminate
the enclosures from the side yards. Commission discussion noted the
suggestion of 40 feet from the dwelling structure on adjacent property
is the same as 30 feet from the side yard plus the 10-foot setback on
the neighboring parcel. That would not necessarily place the enclosure
in the middle of the back yard. It would depend on the angle between
the neighbor's house and the enclosure. There was also concern that the
kennels not be located right on the property line. A suggestion was to
require the dog enclosure to be 40 feet from the neighboring residential
structure and not less than 10 feet from the property line.
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Marqaret Dupont, 3463 l33rd Lane NW - was in favor of putting the dog
enclosures behind the house. Even though the 40 feet from a neighboring
house keeps the enclosures out of the side yard, there is still the back
yard and the concern with the enclosure being too close to a neighboring
back yard with swings and other play equipment. She also corrected the
City Council minutes of April 18, Page 6 in that she thought it would
solve the problem by saying 30 feet from the dwelling. She would,
however, support, 40 feet from the adjacent dwelling with a minimum of
10 feet from the property line.
After some discussion, the Commission agreed the placement of a dog
enclosure shall not be placed closer than 40 feet from an adjacent
dwelling, including the garage, and in any event, at least 10 feet from
the side and rear property lines. Mr. Carlberg was asked to make that
change.
DISCUSSION - IMPOUND LOTS
Mr. Carlberg explained the City Council has requested the Commission
reconsider allowing impound lots in the City. That request was
forwarded on a 3-2 vote. He gave a brief history of the discussions on
impound lots and the decision in 1993 that they would not be allowed.
Councilmember Apel noted the Council has changed since then and there
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',~ businesses. Three of the Councilmembers are indicating a willingness to
consider them. If there are going to be towing laws in Andover, he felt
the people should be given an opportunity to have them towed to within
the City itself. He was in favor of the impound lot then and he still
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(Discussion - Impound Lots, Continued)
is. until two or three years ago, no cars were towed in Andover. Now
it happens frequently, and he would prefer they be towed to someone in
the City. Secondly, for a health and safety issue, he felt the police
force needs a quick access to this type of service, which is better
served by someone in the City. While it may be legal for the Council to
prohibit this activity, he doesn't think it is the moral and ethical
thing to do. With these types of activities moving into buildings, all
of the arguments of auto-related businesses will disappear.
Commissioner Peek also felt the attitude toward auto recycling has
changed in the last year. Commissioner Putnam thought the impound
service is needed and that it should be provided within the City for the
residents. Commissioner Jovanovich made some calls and found the
closest impound lot other than Lund's is North Star, plus there are two
others. She questioned who determines where a car is towed and was told
that is up to the police. She was also told it would take North Star
ten minutes to get to any place in Andover. Commissioner Apel suggested
the others talk to the deputies about what towing service they prefer.
He has talked to them and found they prefer Lund's on Bunker Lake
Boulevard. He felt the amendment proposed in 1993 to allow the impound
lots by Special Use Permit is still the best method to allow the use in
the City because it gives the City the added control.
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Staff to prepare the language for an ordinance amendment similar to what
was proposed in 1993 for review at a future meeting. It was also
suggested research be given to preparing a separate ordinance on impound
lots similar to what was established for the recycling centers.
MOTION by Doucette, Seconded by Luedtke, to adjourn.
unanimously.
Motion carried
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully ~ubmitted,
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