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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 30, 1990 o o (] o o ~ CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING August 30, 1990 MINUTES The Special Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Rebecca Pease on August 30, 1990, at 7:01 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard, N.W., Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Steve Jonak, Randal Peek, and Wayne Vistad Commissioners Absent: Bill Coleman, Ron Ferris and Bev Jovanovich Others Present: d'Arcy Bosell, City Zoning Administrator David Carlberg, City Planner ORDINANCE NO. 44 AMENDMENT FENCING REQUIREMENTS FOR JUNKYARDS DISCUSSION, CONTINUED Bosell summarized briefly that the City Council has referred this matter to the Planning and zoning Commission because it appeared that there might be a conflict between Ordinance No. 8 and Ordinance No. 44 as it pertains to fencing. The Commission reviewed the draft of the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 44. The proposed changes were reviewed with the interested parties in attendance. Pease stated that one of the City's main concerns was the threat of losing FHA financing in areas adjacent to the junkyards. The following people expressed their comments on this topic. HARRY HOBSICK, Best Auto Parts, 1950 Bunker Lake Boulevard stated that the owners did this back in 1985 and 1986, and that the plantings they did at that time are now ten feet tall. He stated that unless the ditches were brought up to street level, it would take 12 to 18 foot fences to screen the yards on Bunker Lake Boulevard frontage. He also stated that they are trying to be "good neighbors" and recycle oil, old tires and old batteries for people of the community. He reminded the Commission that he understands the City's concerns, but that they have a right to be a part of the community. He stated that his fence is eight foot and that he does no stacking. u , o Special Planning & zoning Commission Meeting August 30, 1990 F \ Page -2- \. / His final concern is that they may be forced to change their fencing before they know where the Bunker Lake Boulevard expansion is going to run. ROBERT PIERCE, Andover Auto Parts, 13526 Jay Street, stated that the EPA had bulldozed down his wood and tin fence and installed a six foot cyclone fence around the Andover Tire property. He stated any of the homes behind the fencing now have a clear view of the area. He stated that no one from the State has offered to pay the costs of re-installing appropriate fencing. Bosell stated she had the names and numbers of some people at the State he may wish to contact. JOANNE WILBER, Wilber Auto Parts, 13608 Jay Street, stated that many of the owners switched to six foot fencing after the storm that flattened many of the taller fences. She, as well as several of the other owners, asked about the possibility of using Tax Increment Financing to do some berming. MICHAEL DENUCCI, Anoka Auto Parts, 1775 Bunker Lake Boulevard, stated that they have a four foot berm and a six foot fence above that. . \ '-....J The following changes were recommended to the July 24th draft of Ordinance No. 44: Improve the terminology "junkyard"; Under Section 1, add a definition for Recyclables; Under Section 1, add a definition for Screening Fence; Under Section 1.6,change minimum height back to six feet; Under Section 5.1, change wording to read "to be consistent over any area adjacent to residential as measured from street level." Under Section 5.1, clarify between piled, stacked or stored. Under Section 5.2, change minimum height back to six feet. Staff will research the possibility of Tax Increment Financing. , ) C) ) ~/ Special Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting August 30, 1990 , Page -3- ,J MOTION by Vistad and seconded by Peek to continue this item until the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting to be held on September 25, 1990 and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for that date. Motion carried unanimously. Bosell will mail copies of the new information to all of the owners prior to the meeting. 16060 NW CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD AMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR CONSTANCE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH DISCUSSION, CONTINUED This item was continued from the August 28, 1990 meeting in order for the Andover Review Committee (ARC) to review this request and make their recommendations. Bosell stated the ARC has reviewed this request and presented a list of nine changes to be made at the recommendation of the ARC. Bosell has spoken with Loren Devine at the Church, and they have no problem with complying with all of the changes. , ) Peek asked about the history in granting permits for temporary buildings. Bosell stated the portable classrooms at Crooked Lake Elementary School were the only ones she is aware of in the past. MOTION by Vis tad and seconded by Peek that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the Amended Special Use Permit requested by Constance Evangelical Free Church, located at 16060 NW Crosstown Boulevard, to construct two 24x30 foot buildings similar to garages but built to meet occupany standards as set out in the Uniform Building Codes. It is the intent of the Church that when the structures are no longer needed as temporary classroom space they would be sold or removed from the site. Siding is proposed to be plywood with grooves, not a metal pole-type building. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the community. It will not cause serious traffic congestion or hazards. Caution should be exercised to make certain that pedestrian traffic from the classrooms to the Church and cars is well-marked to avoid near misses. It will not seriously depreciate surrounding property values. It is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. J CJ u Special Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting August 30, 1990 , Page -4- I , / A Public Hearing was held, and there was no opposition. This recommendation is contingent upon completion of the following items recommended by the ARC review: 1. The drawing and the scale need to match. 2. The property lines need to be corrected to reflect the actual lines of the property, including corrected r-o-w lines on Constance Boulevard. 3. The location of the septic system and well must be shown on the drawing to assure that these structures are not placed on top of them. 4. The setbacks for the building shall be as follows: a. From the south property line, 10 feet minimum. , b. From the front (east side) of the church to the closest temporary classroom, fifty feet minimum. , ) c. Between the two (2) buildings, six feet mirimum. 5. Parking stalls must be striped according to the plan submitted when the top of the church was added, per Ordinance No.8, Section 8.08 E(7) Striping. 6. Two (2) handicap parking stalls shall be located at the front of the building, marked and striped, as required by State Law. 7. The maximum capacity of each building is 48 persons. 8. The exit (both door and window) are adequate. 9. Buildings must be handicap accessible. This amended Special Use Permit is subject to an annual review. This amended Special Use Permit is sibject to significant progress being made within one year, or this permit becomes , null and void. ) ,---) \ , , '.-I Special Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting August 30, 1990 '1 Page -5- '- / This amended Special Use Permit is for a maximum of three years, at which time the buildings are to be removed and the site is to be restored to its original condition prior to construction. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business on the approved agenda, Chairperson Pease declared the meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, (!-h~ /0/ ~ Cindy M. Nutter Recording Secretary \. ) \. )