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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 9, 1993 o ()~ \ \;l3Iq3 CJ C}\ CITY of ANDOVER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - FEBRUARY 9, 1993 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Bonnie Dehn on February 9, 1993, 8:03 p.m. at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. commissioners present: Maynard Apel, Steve Jonak, Bev Jovanovich, Becky Pease, Randy Peek Marc McMullen City Planner, David Carlberg City Building Official, Dave Almgren Others Commissioner absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 26, 1993: Page 1, Approval of Minutes, change "8.01 to 8.02" to "8.02 to 8.01" Page 5, Kadlec Sketch Plan, went to the City Council at their February 2 meeting, not February 16 as indicated. o MOTION by peaser Seconded by Jovanovich, to adopt the Minutes as amended. Motion carried on a 4-Yes (Apel, Jonak, Jovanovich, Pease), 2- Present (Dehn, Peek), 1-Absent (McMullen) vote. VARIANCE: ORDINANCE NO. 10, SECTION 9.06a(3), 39,000 SQUARE-FOOT REQUIREMENT FOR A BUILDABLE LOT - 17539 FLINTWOOD STREET NWi TWIN STAR HOMES, INC. Mr. Carlberg reviewed the lot in question and the request to vary from the 39,000-square-foot requirement for a buildable lot. There is a lot of wetland surrounding a buildable area of 35,700 square feet. In the past, the owner would have been required to fill the wetland to meet the requirement; however, that is no longer possible because of the new wetlands legislation. () Mr. Carlberg also explained the reason for the figure of 39,000 square feet is to meet the building pad dimensions plus have a buildable area for a detached garage, a primary septic system and a secondary septic system and still meet all setbacks and the separation requirements between the well and septic system. He provide a visual layout of a buildable area of only 30,000 square feet which does not leave room for a pool, etc. The requirement of 39,000 square feet is still a reasonable one. Another concern is having sufficient separation between the septic system and the well of a neighboring lot when that well is close to the lot line of the parcel in question. "-./ , ,~/ Andover Planning and zoning Commission Minutes - February 9, 1993 Page 2 / (Variance: Ordinance 10, 9.06a(3), 17539 Flintwood Street, Continued) Commissioner Apel was concerned as to whether or not the parcel has been classified a buildable parcel for tax purposes. Taxes on a buildable parcel are considerably higher than on a nonbuildable parcel. If it has been classified as a buildable lot and taxes have been paid on that basis, he felt there may be a basis for granting the variance because there is no way to increase the size of the buildable area. Mr. Almgren explained it is a metes and bounds lot north of the MUSA area. It was his feeling that the taxes were not based on a buildable parcel because it is an unplatted lotr but he will research that further tomorrow. commissioner Peek asked if it would be reasonable to grant the variance but put some covenants on the lot such as indicating the locations of two septic systems and drain fields, the open spaces, and limit how much of the property could be developed. Mr. Almgren felt that would be reasonable. Commissioner Apel stated he had attended a session on the wetland regulations, noting there is a complicated system for mitigating wetlands. In further discussion, it was also pointed out that it is not possible to meet the requirement by combining with any other lot. / Because it was felt the parcel had not been taxed as a buildable lot and because the buildability requirement has only been varied from once before with differing circumstances, the Commission felt the variance should be denied. MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Jovanovich, recommending to the City Council denial of the variance requested by Twin Star Homes from the 39,000 square-foot requirement for a buildable lot in that it does not meet the requirements that are specified in Ordinance 10, Section 9. 06a( 3) . Motion carried on a 6-Yes, 1-Absent (McMullen) vote. DISCUSSION: AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 10 - WIDTH OF CORNER LOTS Mr. Carlberg explained the problem of meeting setback requirements on corner lots. By requiring corner lots to have a minimum width of 100 feet as measured at the building setback line, the lots will be wide enough to properly place structures on the lot while adhering to the setback requirements. There were three or four corner lots in the Meadows of Round Lake plat with minimum width of 100 feet, and it worked very well. Mr. Almgren explained this provides the same buildable area as the other lots. The change is being recommended by the Andover Review Committee, the Building Department and the Planning Department. The consensus of the Commission was to amend the ordinance per Staff recommendation, and Mr. Carlberg was directed to prepare a public hearing notice for a public hearing to be held at the next Planning and zoning Commission meeting. \, J , '-' ) '.J '\ ) / Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - February 9, 1993 Page 3 OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Carlberg to do away committee. stated he read that the Metropolitan Council is attempting with all its standing committees and form one review He had no further information on the proposal. Mr. Carlberg also reported the hearings on the Eldorado Street crossing from The Meadows of Round Lake to CoRd 116 are being held today and tomorrow. There being no further business, Chairperson Dehn declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, \\\~ ~--~~ M~~lla A. Peach Recording Secretary ./ "\