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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 25, 1992 0 0 0 ~ CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 25, 1992 - MINUTES The Regularly Scheduled Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Bonnie Dehn at 7:35 P.M., Tuesday, August 25, 1992 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also Present: Apel, Jovanovich, McMullen, Dehn Jonak, Peek, Pease Dave Carlberg, City Planner; others Approval of Minutes - August 11, 1992 Commissioner Jovanovich noted that she was present at the meeting. MOTION by McMullen, seconded by Jovanovich to approve the minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing - Amended Special Use Permit - Northern Natural Gas - 14361 - 7th Avenue N.W. o Mr. Carlberg reviewed the request which is for a 12' x 16' building in which to house gas metering equipment. An existing building will be demolished when this building is constructed. He noted that the new building will have the same exterior as the existing ones on the property. At this time Chairperson Oehn opened the public hearing. No one appeared to give testimony. MOTION by Apel, seconded by McMullen to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by McMullen, seconded by Jovanovich that the Andover Planning and zoning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of an Amended Special Use Permit requested by Northern Natural Gas Company to construct a 12' x 16' building to house monitoring equipment located at 14361 - 7th Avenue N.W. (PIN 30 32 24 42 00002) with the following conditions: o 1. The Special Use Permit will be subject to a sunset clause as defined in Ordinance No.8, Section 5.03(0). 2. The proposed building will meet the setback requirements as established in Ordinance No.8, Section 6.02. 3. The Special Use Permit will be subject to annual review and site inspection. The Commission finds the request meets the criteria established in Ordinance No.8, Section 5.03, including: the use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals or general welfare of the community; the use will not cause serious traffic congestion or hazards; the use will not depreciate the surrounding property and the use is in harmony with the Comprehensive plan. The u , , , I ~ , , ,~ Planning & zoning Commission Meeting August 25, 1992 - Minutes Page 2 (Amended SUP-Northern Natural Gas, Cont.) Commission also finds that the use is permitted by special use under Ordinance No.8, Section 7.03, Residential Districts. A public hearing was held and there was no opposition. Motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing - variance - 13316 Gladiola Street N.W. Mr. Carlberg reviewed the request of steve and Sue Nelson to allow for the continued placement of a deck and pool encroaching into the required 75 foot setback from the ordinary high water mark at 13316 Gladiola Street N.W. He noted that a public hearing is being held because it is required by Ordinance 71, the Shoreland Management Ordinance. He presented photos of the property that were submitted by the applicants. :~) Mr. Carlberg explained that the pool and deck have been constructed. The setback should be 75' from the ordinary water mark because Crooked Lake is a general development lake. The pool and deck are set back 50 feet from the ordinary high water mark. Mr. Carlberg noted that a letter has been received from Tom Hovey, a Hydrologist with the Department of Natural Resources which offers no objections to the variance being granted. At this time, Chairperson Dehn opened the public hearing. Ms. Dehn asked why this wasn't caught in the building department. Mr. Carlberg explained that the Nelsons brought in their plans showing a 75' setback from the ordinary high water mark, which is what is has been for the last several years. Someone who was apparently on the lake noticed that the deck and pool looked like they were too close to the lake. ,It should have been caught earlier but there was some miscommunication. MOTION by Apel, seconded by McMullen to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Apel stated that he looked at the property and it is not obstusive. Since the applicants have made an effort to comply with the rules, it would not make sense to deny the request. He also noted that the first thing you see from the lake is not the swimming pool; it does not detract from the land- scape. ~ Mr. carlberg noted that the DNR has suggested they plant some shrubs and trees. Commissioner Apel felt that the planting should not be a requirement of the city, but something that the applicant deal with the DNR on. MOTION by Apel, seconded by McMullen that the Andover Planning and zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the variance requested by Steve and Sue Nelson to allow for the continued placement of a deck and pool encroaching into the required 75 foot setback from the Ordinary High Water mark on the u , '\ , , u , \ .J Regular Planning & zoning Commission Meeting August 25, 1992 - Minutes Page 3 (Variance - 13316 Gladiola St., Cont.) property located at 13316 Gladiola Street, legally described as Lot 6, Block 1, Lundgren Oakridge Addition for the following reasons: 1) the individuals tried very hard to comply with the various regulations and violation of the Shoreland zoning Ordinance was in error; 2) the deck and pool fit in nicely with the surrounding area; 3) the DNR feels that approval would be proper; 4) a public hearing was held. There was no opposition. Motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing - Amendment to Ordinance 8, Section 6.02 Mr. carlberg explained that the amendment would require a 15' sideyard setback from the interior lot line when the plans for the principal structure accommodate an access for a deck. Commissioner McMullen stated that he would like to see no decks allowed on the sideyard. He spoke to several builders and they said that the sliding glass doors that are put on some houses could easily be removed and moved to the back of the house. , ) At this time, Chairperson Dehn opened the public hearing. No one appeared to give testimony. MOTION by McMullen, seconded by Jovanovich to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Apel, seconded by McMullen that the Andover Planning and zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of an amendment to Ordinance 8, Section 6.02 to add an additional five (5) feet onto the sideyard setback when the principal structure accommodates access for a deck. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion - Ordinance No.8, Section 4.21- Fencing MOTION by McMullen, seconded by Apel to table this item to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Other Business Mr. Carlberg stated that he is trying to schedule a meeting with the auto recycling yard owners for september 8, 1992. MOTION by McMullen, seconded by Apel to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ,) U. I!~ Vicki Volk Acting Recording Secretary