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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 24, 1990 o o o ~' CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING July 24, 1990 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Rebecca Pease on July 24, 1990, 7:32 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Bill Coleman, Ron Ferris, Steve Jonak, Bev Jovanovich, Randall Peek and Wayne Vis tad Others Present: d'Arcy Bosell, City Zoning Administrator; Todd Haas, Assistant City Engineer; and Ray Sowada, City Tree Inspector REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ferris requested that on page two, the last sentence in the second paragraph be corrected to read "encroach into the side yard setback." ~ MOTION by Coleman and seconded by Jonak to approve the Minutes of the July 10, 1990 Meeting, as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO.8, SECTION 8.08, PARKING REQUIREMENTS The Commission reviewed the latest draft of the proposed amendment. The following corrections and changes were recommended: Under Section E, 3, (e) the word "five" should be corrected to read "ten". Under Section E, 3, a new (f) should be written to address minimum residential curb cut standards of five feet. Under Section E, 3, the current (f) shall become (g) and the current (g) shall become (h). Under Section E, 3, language should be added for a minimum of five feet from side yard property lines in Districts R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5. o \~j . , : \ U ~ ) Regular Planning & zoning Meeting Minutes--July 24, 1990 Page -2- PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing portion of the Meeting was opened. There were no responses. MOTION by Ferris and seconded by Vistad to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission discussed surfacing on exisiting and proposed businesses. It was decided to change Section E, 6, to read "All driveways, off-street driving, loading, parking and storage areas shall be surfaced in accordance with the standard specifications as adopted by the City and on file in the office of the City Engineer." ) MOTION by Ferris and seconded by Jovanovich that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council that with the changes discussed here(that Under Section E, paragraph 3, (e) the typo will be changed to read "ten and 10"; that page 4, paragraph 6, the opening sentence will be worded to the effect of including storage areas; that a paragraph would be added under Section E to discuss residential and the paragraphs will be re-lettered) approval of the changes to Ordinance No.8, Section 8.08r Parking Requirements. This will be passed on to the City Council for their review on August 7, 1990. A Public Hearing was held and there was no representation either for or against. Motion carried unanimously. 2466 N.W. 134TH AVENUE (RAMSEY) SIDE AND REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE Bosell stated that no action is required by the Commission on this request. This is a storage shed that has been erected in a drainage easement. No variances are allowed for this since the structure may affect direct flow of storm water for this area, which in turn may affect other structures within the drainage area. The owner, Mr. Robert Ramsey, has been notified of this and his fees will be refunded to him. and he is required to move the shed. ) The Commission took no action on this item. , v .; \ U '\ '\ / Regular Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes--July 24, 1990 Page -3- KEN HElL SKETCH PLAN DISCUSSION Haas reviewed the proposed sketch plan with the Commission and reviewed with them the comments of the Andover Review Committee. This property is in the MUSA area, and Mr. Heil is preparing to subdivide his land into eight lots in addition to his current dwelling when sewer and water become available. Lot 5 will require variances to allow the lot to front onto Andover Boulevard and to allow for the current 23 foot setback versus the required 40 feet. Lots 2 and 8 of Block 1 will require variance for lot depth from Ordinance 8, Section 6.02 as the lot depth mean is less than 130 feet. Haas stated the Andover Review Committee has some problems with Lot 7 for drainage and utility easements because of all the tree stumps on this lot at the current time. Mr. Heil stated it will be no problem to remove these so that the lot could be considered to be buildable. ,/ The Andover Review Committee has recommended that Mr. Heil go with this plan. There were no additional concerns expressed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. This item goes to the City Council on August 7, 1990 and to the Park Board on August 2, 1990. ORDINANCE NO. 23 AMENDMENT: RAISING AND KEEPING OF EQUINES (HORSES) Bosell stated that after discussion of proposed amendments to this Ordinance last fall and winter by the Planning and Zoning Commission and input from the Public, an Equestrian Council was appointed to review this matter. This agenda item is to review the amendment proposed by the Equestrian Council. John Bills, 14367 Prairie Road, is the Chairman of the Equestrian Council and reviewed the proposed amendment with the Commission. Other people involved in the drafting of this document are Ernie Trettel, Don Eveland, Debbie Menth, Sharon Orstad and Carol Almedia. \, / The Commission reviewed the proposed amendment at length with Bills and recommended the following changes: Under Section II, more than 5 acres should be restricted to 2 horses per acre. , I ~/ , \ ~J \ , / Regular Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes--July 24, 1990 Page -4- Under Section IV, wording should state a minimum shelter requirement of 8x10 feet per horse. Under Section VI, wording should be added to the effect "Manure shall be stored in proximity to the rear of the shelter." Under Section IX, C and Section X, C, clarify the conflicting statements. Under Section XII, add wording that anyone with less than five acres or more than twenty horses needs to go through the Equestrian Council and the permit process. Add a sunset clause that if the permit is not used within one year it is revoked. Address a one year retroactivity. ) Other concerns expressed by members of the Commission included if the stall size was adequate and if this Ordinance needs to be in balance with the City's Ordinance governing kennels. Staff will get the City Attorney's opinion on kennels versus equine Ordinances. Also discussed as a concern is the boarding of horses if it becomes a business, and that this should be cross-referenced in this ordinance. This item will be scheduled for a Public Hearing on August 28, 1990. ORDINANCE NO. 44: DISCUSSION CONTINUED ON FENCING OF JUNKYARDS MOTION by Vistad and seconded by Jovanovich to postpone this item until the next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 29: DISCUSSION CONTINUED ON DISEASED TREE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Sowada discussed with the Commission some of the concerns and difficulties of regulating the removal of diseased trees and the transporting of diseased branches and wood through the City. , _J It was the general concensus that the general public is not informed of the need for a permit or how to properly dispose of a diseased tree. It was recommended that the permit application . I "-_I \. ) ..1 Regular Planning & Zoning Meeting \ Minutes--July 24, 1990 , / Page -5- process be as simple as possible, including being able to apply in person or over the phone and that there be no charge for the permit. This amended Ordinance 1S scheduled for a Public Hearing on August 14, 1990. Staff will check on getting some articles into the newsletter and local paper on public education of this topic. There being nothing further on the approved agenda, Chairperson Pease declared the meeting adjourned at 11:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, (L-~ '7J17~ Cindy M. Nutter Recording Secretary \ J '\ J