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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 8, 1994 () :..J , , ,.-J 8:01 p.m. u u CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 ANDOVER PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA November 8, 1994 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes: October 25, 1994 3. Variance - Sign Setback Requirement - 3155 Bunker Lake" Boulevard NW - Bruce L. Dynnes. 4. Discussion - Therapuetic Massage Ordinance. 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment , / , cJ ( '\ U ~ I \ I d-d-/qJi (j ,,/:rJl'>\ '1'\ i CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - NOVEMBER 8, 1994 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Jay Squires on November 8, 1994, 8:01 p.m. at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Maynard Apel, Bonnie Dehn, Bev Jovanovich, Randy Peek, Jerry Putnam Becky Pease City Planning Director, David ,Carlberg Commissioner absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 25, 1994: Correct as written. MOTION by Peek, Seconded by Jovanovich, approval as presented. Motion carried on a 6-Yes, 1-Absent (Pease) vote. ~J VARIANCE: SIGN SETBACK REQUIREMENT, 3155 BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD NW, BRUCE L. DYNNES Mr. Carlberg reviewed the request of Bruce L. Dynnes to allow the placement of two 2x4-foot advertising signs on existing brick monument driveway markers encroaching into the 10-foot required setback at 3155 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. The property was granted a Special Use Permit for a Planned unit Development to allow residential and commercial (photo studio) uses on the property. If the variance is not allowed, a number of very large mature trees would need to be removed for the signs to be visible. Staff has determined the existing markers are located within one foot of the current property line and were in place at the time Mr. Dynnes purchased the property. Anoka County has a 66-foot right of way for Bunker Lake Boulevard, that is 33 feet from center on this parcel. The county has told Staff they would not support a variance for anything in their right of way. Since it has been determined the markers are on private property, the county did not have a problem, though they noted the right of way for Bunker Lake Boulevard will probably be widened to 120 feet when it is improved in the future. The time frame for that improvement is not known. At that time, both the county and the City would require the property owner to move the markers. Mr. Dynnes is aware of the proposed future improvement of Bunker Lake Boulevard. :J Commissioner Peek asked if there would be a limit to the size of the signs. Mr. Carlberg stated that because of the Special Use Permit on the property is for a PUD, the size of the sign would be larger than in residential areas but not as large as in a Neighborhood Business zone; though the Zoning Ordinance does not address the size of signs in a PUD. Staff does not object to the size or the number of signs, but the ) , " ) Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - November 8, 1994 Page 2 (Variance - Sign Setback, 3155 Bunker LakejB Dynnes, Continued) location is a concern. There is also some concern with granting a variance for the location of the sign and setting a precedent in doing so. In discussing the request, the Commission noted there is no other place for the signs at this particular location; that requiring the 10-foot setback would mean the loss of many large trees, which is contrary to the City's Tree Protection Policy; that the placement of the markers was done by the previous owner; that the variance would not be setting a precedent because this specifically applies to the situation of a PUD; and that the size of the proposed signage is appropriate because of the need for visibility from Bunker Lake Boulevard, as. smaller signage may create a traffic hazard of customers trying to locate the studio while traveling the very busy street. Recognizing the situation will change when the county widens Bunker Lake Boulevard, the Commission felt at that point the markers and signs should be moved to comply with the setback requirements. Mr. Carlberg stated he will check with the City Attorney as to whether or not that condition can be placed on the variance. J MOTION by Peek, Seconded by Dehn, that the Andover Planning and Zoning commission recommends approval of the variance request of Bruce L. Dynnes for the placement of two advertisement signs on brick monument driveway markers; said signs will encroach into the required 10-foot setback from the street right-of-way line. Said property is located at 3155 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, legal description as contained in the packet. One condition of the variance is if there are any adjustments to the existing right of way line of Bunker Lake Boulevard, that this signage or any other signage will need to be adjusted to comply with the ordinance. A point of fact, the Planning Commission finds that the variance request meets the hardship condition that is established in Ordinance 8, section 5.04; namely, that the existing topography and existing vegetation limits the development of signage 10 feet back from the property line. Motion carried on a 6-Yes, 1-Absent (Pease) vote. This will be placed on the December 6r 1994r City Council agenda. DISCUSSION - THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE ORDINANCE Mr. Carlberg asked that this item be tabled because those individuals who have been working with the Commission and the Staff were unable to be present this evening. MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Jovanovich, to table the discussion for Therapeutic Massage ordinance to the November 22 meeting. Motion carried on a 6-Yes, l-Absent (Pease) vote. . / '- j \ ) Regular Andover Planning and zoning Commission Minutes - November 8, 1994 Page 3 OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Carlberg updated the Commission on the actions of the City Council at their November 1, 1994, meeting on the various items forwarded to them by the Planning Commission. In addition, the Council has asked the Planning Commission to review the ordinance relating to kennel licenses and potentially amend the ordinance to distinguish between commercial kennel licenses and that of owners who wish to have more than three dogs as personal pets. He will be researching how other communities handle this issue. Mr. Carlberg also reported the Council has scheduled a special meeting for November 29 to meet with licensed septic system pumpers to get a better understanding of costs of required biennial pumping versus inspections. MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Jovanovich, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 6-Yes, 1-Absent (Pease) vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. J Respectfully submitted, \(\~~~L Marcella A. Peach Recording Secretary