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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 22, 1986 o .~ -'~) '- CJ u CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 22, 1986 - AGENDA Call to order - 7:30 P.M. Approval of Minutes l. Comm. #4-86-1 2. Comm. #3-86-7 3. Camm. itl ge 5 4 . Comm. #4-86-2 5 . Comm. #3-86-5 6 . Comm. #3-86-6 7. Adjournment Norbert Temple Lot Split Menkveld Sketch Plan Ordinanco g ~mondmont Public Hoaring, Cant. (Corner LOE3) Ordinance 10 Amendment Public Hearing (Corner Lots) Ordinance 8, Section 8.07 (Signs) Discussion Ordinance 8, Section 8.23(4) Discussion Ordinance Discussion C_J u o CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING-MINUTES APRIL 22, 1986 The Regularly Scheduled Andover Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobson at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 22, 1986 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also Present: Apcl; Bosell; Jovanovich; Pirkl; Rogers; Vistad None Norbert Temple; Tom O'Malley; others APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 8, 1986 MOTION by Apel, seconded by Pirkl to approve the minutes of April 8, 1986 as written. Motion carried on a 6 yes, 1 present (Bosell) vote. NORBERT TEMPLE LOT SPLIT (COMM. #4-86-1) :) Gene Koch, aqent for Mr. Temple stated that Mr. Temple has a piece of property that is a little over one acre and he would like to split it in two parcels. Chairman Jacobson asked if there are two sewer stubs available. Mr. Temple noted that there is only one. Mr. Koch noted that the parcels will each have 80 feet of frontage and will have more than the required square footage. Commissioner Bosell asked if a park dedication fee was paid when Country Estates was developed, and if not, one will have to be paid if this lot split is approved. MOTION by Apel, seconded by Rogers that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of a lot split request- ed by Norbert Temple for the property described as Lot 1, Block 1, Country Estates for the following reasons: 1) The proposed lot split will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the community; 2) The proposed lot split will not cause an increase in traffic; 3) It will not depreciate surrounding property values; 4) It is in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan and Ordinance 40 in regard to width and area. o The lot split will be subject to the following conditions: 1) A park dedication fee will be required if one was not paid when Country Estates was platted; 2) If the lot split is approved, new legal descriptions will be drawn up; 3) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, an additional sewer stub will be installed. Motion carried unanimously. This will go to the City Council on May 20,1986. ) Regular Planning Commission Meeting April 22, 1986 - Minutes Page 2 ) G.M. INVESTMENT SKETCH PLAN (COMM. #3-86-7) ~ Tom O'Malley, representing the developer - presented a new sketch plan to the Commission with changes as suggested by the City Council which include additional right of way along the county road. Mr. O'Malley noted that there will be 66 single family lots to be served by city sewer and water. A rezoning is necessary from the existing M-l and M-2 to R-4. The lots will have 80 feet of frontage and 11,400 square feet. The lots adjacent to Bunker Lake Boulevard have been widened to allow for 50 foot setbacks. Also the corner lots are wider. Commissioner Apel asked if the cul-de-sac is longer than allowed by ordinance. Mr. O'Malley stated yes, that a variance will be required. Commissioner Bosell noted that the Andover Review Committee had requested the cul-de-sac be shortened because of the wetlands. She also noted that the bubble on the end of the street was not satisfactory. Chairman Jacobson suggested that the Department of Natural Resources be contacted regarding the protected wetland. Commissioner Pirkl asked if the cul-de-sac would create a problem for future development of the adjoining property. Chairman Jacobson stated no, because it's all wetland. He then asked Mr. O'Malley if the County had been contacted regarding the streets coming off Bunker Lake Boule- vard. Mr. O'Malley stated that it was his understanding that they are acceptable. At this time, Gilbert Menkveld, the developer of the property, arrived. Chairman Jacobson told the surveyor and developer that they carefully at how they are going to handle the storm water. felt that the cul-de-sac should be shortened. should look He also Mr. Menkveld noted that the soils are going to be corrected at the end of the cul-de-sac. He also noted that the DNR was at the site and they said that it was OK the way the plat is laid out. ORDINANCE 8 AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARING, CONT. (COMM. #1-86-5) MOTION by Apel, seconded by Jovanovich to close the public hearing. This item is being deleted as there is no reference to corner lots in Ordinance 8. ORDINANCE 10 AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARING (COMM. #4-86-2) Commissioner Bosell explained to the commission the reason for this amendment to make corner lots 105 feet wide. / Chairman Jacobson opened the public hearing and noted that no one was in the audience for this item. Regular Planning April 22, 1986 - Page 3 \- j . Comu,~sslon Meeting Minutes '- j \ (Ord. 10 Amendment, Cont.) ) MOTION by Bosell, seconded by Rogers to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Bosell, seconded by Rogers that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council adoption of an amendment to Ordinance 10 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. This will go to the City Council on May 20,1986. ORDINANCE 8, SECTION 8.07 (SIGNS) (COMM. #3-86-5) Commissioner Bosell noted that some years ago the sign ordinance was redone but never adopted by the City Council. Chairman Jacobson felt that the City Council only wanted the Commission to look at temporary signs as that is where the problem lies. This will be continued to May 13, 1986. ORDINANCE 8, SECTION 8.23 (4) DISCUSSION Chairman Jacobson noted that this item deals with the required 12" over- hang on houses. The Council asked why we have this requirement in the ordinance, feeling that there should be some provision whereby this can be varied from if the structure is unique. Commissioner Vistad felt that if we delete the requirement from the ordinance we will be encouraging more manufactured housing. He felt that the ordinance should be left as is. Commissioner Rogers felt the ordinance should also be left as is. commissioner Pirkl stated that she didn't like the idea of saying what kind of homes we allow in Andover. Commissioner Jovanovich agreed with Commissioner Rogers, noting that a home with an overhang is more attractive. Commissioners Bosell and Apel also felt that the ordinance should not be amended. Chairman Jacobson also did not want to amend the ordinance and will inform the Council of the Commission's feelings. MOTION by Rogers, seconded by pirkl to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:58 P.M. Respectfully submitted, U.fd/ Vicki Volk, Commission Secretary