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CITY of ANDOVER
Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
December 11, 1990
The regularly scheduled Andover Planning and zoning Commission
meeting was called to order by Chairman Becky Pease at 7:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, December 11, 1990 at the Andover city Hall, 1685
Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN.
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Also Present:
Ferris, Jonak, Jovanovich, Peek, Vistad
Coleman
Dave Carlberg, City Planner; Todd Haas,
Assistant City Engineer; others
Approval of Minutes - November 27, 1990
MOTION by Ferris, seconded by Jovanovich to approve the minutes
of November 27, 1990 as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Dave Carlberg asked that Item 4, Rural Density Policy update, be
deleted from this agenda and asked that a discussion on variances
for lots in the Hills of Bunker Lake be added.
Sketch Plan - Cedar Hills River Estates 3rd Addition
Todd Haas asked the Planning Commission to review the sketch plan
of Cedar Hills River Estates 3rd Addition as proposed by Woodland
Development. The Andover Review Committee has reviewed the
sketch plan. Mr. Haas noted that the proposed plan is located in
an R-2 zoning District with 14 lots. The plan is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan and City ordinances. None of the lots
will be allowed to front on County Road 58. A letter has been
received from the Anoka County Highway Department agreeing with
the Review Committee's recommendation regarding driveway access.
Mr. Haas noted that Xenia Street as shown on the sketch plan will
be changed to 180th Avenue where it curves to the east by Lot 4,
Block 2. The property is dry with no wetlands. He also noted
that Byron Westlund of Woodland Development is present if there
are any questions of him.
Wayne Vistad asked if it's necessary to have Xenia Street changed
to 180th Avenue when it's such a short distance. Mr. Haas
explained that the Fire Department would have a difficult time
finding an address if it's not changed.
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Planning Commission Meeting
December 11, 1990 - Minutes
(Cedar Hills Sketch Plan, Cont.)
Commissioner Peek asked why 178th Avenue has a 66 foot right-of-
way and Xenia Street has a 60 foot right-of-way. Mr. Haas
explained that when 178th Avenue was constructed the city
required at 66 foot right-of-way.
Chairman Pease asked if any variances are anticipated. Mr. Haas
noted that they would come up when the preliminary plat is done
but he didn't feel any would be needed.
Commissioner Ferris noted that some of the lots as shown are
exactly 2.5 acres and asked if they would be smaller once the
easements have been taken. Mr. Haas stated that the easements
have already been deducted from the acreage so the lots will
remain 2.5 acres.
Byron Westlund, Woodland Development, stated that it is not their
intent to ask for variances.
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Commissioner Ferris asked if the park dedication fee would be
cash in lieu of land. Mr. Haas felt it would be because there is
a park to the south of this plat. He also noted that this will
be on the December 18th City Council agenda for discussion.
Discussion/Variances in Hills of Bunker Lake
Dave carlberg explained that Ron Smith of Raintree Builders has
12 to 14 lots in the Hills of Bunker Lake that he is unable to
fit houses on with three car garages and asked about the
possibility of obtaining variances for these lots. The city
requires a 35 foot side yard setback on the street and Mr. Smith
would like 25 feet.
Commissioner Ferris felt that Mr. Smith should apply for a
variance so the Planning Commission can handle this like any
other request.
Commissioner Vistad thought that Mr. Smith should be told that
economic consideration is not a hardship and therefore is not a
valid reason for approving a variance.
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Chairman Pease suggested that he apply for a variance but that it
should be a separate variance for each lot.
Commissioner Ferris asked if the city could dictate what price
range houses will be in a new plat. It was noted that most
developers have restrictive covenants on their plats which
dictate the price range, square footage, etc. of the homes.
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Planning Commission Meeting
December 11, 1990 - Minutes
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Commissioner Ferris asked Dave Carlberg to try to determine if
there are any hazard waste flows in the city. He also
asked Mr. Carlberg to check on the problem on Andover Boulevard
and prairie Road (Meister property) to see if any action is being
taken.
Chairman Pease declared the meeting adjourned. Meeting adjourned
at 8:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Vicki Volk
Recording Secretary
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