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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 9, 1987 o o (-j '----' CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING-MINUTES JUNE 9, 1987 The regularly scheduled Andover Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Maynard Apel at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 9, 1987 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also Present: Jovanovich, Bosell, Vistad Jacobson, Rogers Todd Haas, Assistant City Engineer; Loretta Mason; Dick Kvanbec; others Approval of Minutes May 26, 1987 Page 2, last paragraph, the following should be added: "A major issue is the size of the lot is not going to change if it stays as is or becomes two single family units." MOTION by Vistad, seconded by Jovanovich to approve the minutes of May 26, 1987 as amended. '~ Motion carried. Loretta Mason Special Use Permit, Cont. Loretta Mason stated that she called the building inspector and he said that they would have to put a double wall in the garage. The people who are buying the property have said that they will do the work themselves. Commissioner Bosell explained that at this time we do not have a vehicle with which to deal with this request. An amendment to the ordinance was adopted to allow for multiple conversions and then it was inadvertent- ly deleted. Ordinance 8N, adopted in 1981, was the vehicle by which we could convert a twin unit to single family units. The City Attorney has suggested that the Planning Commission deal with Ms. Mason's request and send it to the City Council but have them hold off on making a decision until the ordinance can be amended to put in what was taken out. Commissioner Vistad suggested to Ms. Mason that she have the survey done on the property as soon as possible as she will need it for financing. MOTION by Vistad, seconded by Jovanovich to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. ~J MOTION by Vis tad that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the Special Use Permit requested by Loretta Mason to split the double bungalow located at 3555- 134th Avenue N.W. into two single family units for the following reasons: U Regular Planning commission Meeting June 9, 1987 - Minutes Page 2 u ~ / L. Mason special Use Permit, Cont. 1) It will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the community; 2) It will not seriously depreciate surrounding property values. A public hearing was held and there was no opposition. The request to have the double split into two single family units with a zero lot line is subject to a common party wall; the UBC requirement of a one hour fire rating for the party wall if required by the Building Official; there will be no openings in the party wall; the owner of the property shall be required to file covenants with the County Register of Deeds and provide proof of such to the city. Motion dies for lack of a second. Discussion: Commissioner Bosell felt that Ms. Mason only needs to comply with the requirements set forth by the Building Official. Chairman Apel noted that the party wall agreement is acceptable and the fire wall will have to be acceptable to the building official. , , MOTION by Vistad, seconded by Jovanovich that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the Special Use permit requested by Loretta Mason to split the double bungalow located at 3555 - 134th Avenue N.W. into two single family units for the following reason: 1) A hardship is created by the property and there is no way to enlarge the parcel as it is bordered on two sides by streets and two sides by lots that belong to someone else. , / Approval is subject to the following: 1) A party wall agreement shall be provided to the City; 2) Construction of a fire wall and approval of said wall by the Building Official; 3) A survey establishing a zero lot line. The following variances will be granted: 1) Lot depth - the existing lot is 100 feet deep and the ordinance requires 130 feet; 2) Lot width - the width is 150 feet and when split the lots will be 75 feet wide. The ordinance requires 80 feet. Motion carried unanimously. This will go to the City Council on July 21, 1987. T.P. James Company Variances Kick Kvanbec, T.P. James Company - explained that he was before the Planning Commission approximately six weeks ago regarding the addition to the Speedy Market and there are four items that need clarification: 1) on the original plan a 10 foot variance was required for the green area. That was denied by the Council. In lieu of that variance, they '\ had requested that the parking stalls be 9x18' rather than 10'x20'. ,) This was not dealt with at the Council meeting; therefore, a variance is required; 2) The width of the two driveways is proposed to be 35 feet and the permitted width is 30 feet. This will require a variance; Regular June 9, Page 3 \ , \),' , Plannlng Commlsslon Meetlng 1987 - Minutes \J , (T.F. James Variances, Cont.) ,I 3) A 10 foot variance is required at the corner of the gas pumping facility to encroach on the green space. This would allow a pass through lane for traffic; 4) The canopy over the gas islands encroaches on the front yard setback by 14 feet. The Commission didn't see any problem with the variances for the canopy, the size of the parking stalls or the driveway width. Regarding the encroachment on the~green space, the Commission requested that a drawing be provided showing exactly how much space would be involved in the encroachment. MOTION by Vistad, seconded by Jovanovich that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the request of the T.F. James Company for variances as follows on the property at 13725 Crosstown Boulevard N.W. (Speedy Market): 1) A variance for the width of the driveways on Bunker Lake Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard pursuant to Ordinance 8, Section 8.08 (D)(l). The size will be increased from 30 feet to 35 feet; 2) A variance for the parking stalls from 10'x20' to 9'x18' pursuant to Ordinance 8, Section 8.08 (C)(3); 3) A variance for the canopy over the gas pumps encroaching into the front yard setback by 14 feet pursuant to Ordinance 8, Section 6.02; 4) A variance on the entrance from Crosstown of an encroachment of asphalt in the 20 foot green area of 10 feet on the southwest corner of the entrance pursuant to Ordinance 8, Section 8.04). / Reasons for approval are as follows: 1) The variances will not adversely affect the existing or potential use of adjacent land; 2) The variances are necessary to the reasonable use of the land; 3) The variance for the encroachment on the green area will increase safety in that area. Motion carried unanimously. This will go to the City Council on July 16, 1987. Biq Wheel Auto Landscape Plan Todd Haas, Assistant City Engineer - noted that the applicant on this is the Andover Review Committee. The request is to allow landscaping in lieu of fencing as required by ordinance for the Big Wheel Auto store. The Planning Commission needs to approve this request; it does not require action by the City Council. MOTION by Bosell, seconded by Jovanovich that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Andover Review Committee that the proposal as submitted in the document dated June 9, 1987 in regard to the Big Wheel Auto store has been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning Commission finds that landscaping in lieu of fencing is acceptable and agrees with the planting schedule that has been proposed. , 1 Motion carried unanimously. " \ u ~ Regular Planning Commission Meeting June 9, 1987 - Minutes \ Page 4 Rezoninq of Commercial Park/Discussion, Cont. The Commission discussed uses that they felt should be included in the zoning district that will be used for the Commercial Park. The district should be something that is heavier than a Neighborhood Business district, with restaurants, recreation centers, limited manufacturing, etc. Chairman Apel will prepare a list of possible uses for the next meeting. MOTION by Bosell, seconded by Jovanovich to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, k~ Vicki Volk Commission Secretary / / , I