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REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 26, 1983
AGENDA
Call to order - 7:30 P.M.
Approval of Minutes - April 12, April 19, 1983
l. Comm. #3-83-9 Rosella Sonsteby Rezoning Public Hearing
2. Comm. #4-83-4 Rosella Sonsteby Variance
3. Comm. #3-83-5 Shirley's Estates Preliminary Plat Public Hearing
4. Comm. #4-83-2 Hockinson Rezoning Public Hearing
5. Comm. #4-83-3 Hockinson Lot Split
6. Comm. #4-83-5 Don Ahlberg Special Use Permit Public Hearing
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REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 26, 1983
MINUTES
The regularly scheduled Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting was called to order
by Chairman d'Arcy Bosell at 7:39 P.M., Tuesday, April 26,1983 at the Andover City Hall,
1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, Minnesota
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Also Present:
Ape1, Knutson, Rogers, Schreiner, Spotts
Perry
City Engineer, James Schrantz; Rosella Sonsteby; Robert Hockinson;
Don Ahlberg
Approval of Minutes
April 12, 1983
Page 5, in the vote on the motion for Neimann's variance, change Spotts to Rogers.
MOTION by Spotts, seconded by Knutson to approve the minutes of April 12, 1983 as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously.
Rosella Sonsteby Rezoning Public Hearing (Comm. #3-83-9)
Chairman Bosell opened the public hearing.
Rosella Sonsteby, 4151 - 141st Avenue N.W. - stated that she would like to have the
property known as Shirley's Estates rezoned from R-l to R-4 for the purpose of platting
smaller lots. The property will be served by sanitary sewer.
Chairman Bosell asked if all of the lots are stubbed. Mrs. Sonsteby replied that 4 or 5
are now stubbed and 1 or 2 more will be put in. She also noted that Jeff Caine of Caine
and O'Malley has the soil borings and they are satisfactory.
Chairman Bosell asked if there will be a problem because this area is in the CAB service
area. City Engineer Schrantz noted that we already have the sewer stubs in so there won't
be any problems.
John Zillhardt, 3753 - 145th Avenue N.W. - was concerned that he would be getting city
water because of the plat.
Chairman Bosell explained that the ordinance says you have to hookup to city water if
it's available and it is not available in that area as yet.
MOTION by Spotts, seconded by Rogers to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Apel, seconded by Spotts that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend
to the City Council approval of the request of Rosella Sonsteby, 4151 - 141st Avenue N.W.,
Q,o rezone the property described as 'That part of the east 400.00 feet of Government Lot
, Section 29, Township 32, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying northerly of the
following described line: Beginning at a point on the east line of said Government Lot 2,
distant 473.00 feet northerly of the southeast corner thereof, for the purposes of this
description the east line of said Government Lot 2 is assumed to bear N. 1008'32" east;
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thence N. 88051'28" W. a distance of 150.00 feet; thence N. 69000'00" W. a distance of
265.81 feet to the west line of the east 400.00 feet of said Government Lot 2, said line
there terminating.' from R-l to R-4 pursuant to Ordinance 8G, Section 5.02, for the following
reasons: 1) It would not adversely affect the health, safety or general welfare of the
residents of the City of Andover; 2) It would not cause undue hazards or serious traffic
congestion; 3) It would not have a significant impact on the value of adjacent homes; 4)
It is in compliance with the intent and general purpose of the zoning ordinance and the
Comprehensive Plan. A public hearing was held and no significant opposition was voiced.
Motion carried unanimously. This will go to the City Council on May 17, 1983.
Rosella Sonsteby Variance (Comm. #4-83-4)
Rosella Sonsteby, 4151 - 141st Avenue N.W. - stated that she wants to deed a 10 foot strip
of her property to John Johanson so that he has a bigger lot.
Commissioner Spotts asked how this would affect the cul-de-sac that is shown in the plat of
Shirley's Estates. Chairman Bosell noted that it would have no affect at all.
MOTION by Knutson, seconded by Rogers that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission
recommend to the City Council approval of a variance requested by Rosella Sonsteby to transfer
a ten foot strip of property from Plat 65929, Parcel 5400 to Plat 65929, Parcel 1800, con-
tingent upon it being combined, for the following reasons: 1) It will not adversely affect
the existing or potential use of adjacent land; 2) It is in conformance with the Comprehen-
sive Plan; 3) It is necessary to the reasonable use of the land; 4) It will make the parcel
it is being attached to a more suitable parcel of land as it will have a wider side yard
setback.
Motion carried unanimously. This will go to the City Council on May 17, 1983.
Shirley's Estates Preliminary Plat Public Hearing (Comm. #3-83-5)
Chairman Bosell opened the public hearing.
City Engineer Schrantz reviewed his memo regarding this plat, noting the following: 1) Access
is from 143rd Avenue to Xenia Street. Questioned whether the easement should go all the way
back to the park property; 2) The flood hazard elevation is 870. Lot 6 is below the flood
hazard; according to the grading plan that lot will be filled. The preliminary plat needs
to have this lot shaded to indicate filling; 3) Soil borings are needed to establish the
highest known water table; 4) Drainage should go between the lots rather than across the
back yards; 5) Sanitary sewer with services has been constructed; however, we will need
to construct two more services. 6) The owner's contiguous property to the west is not
shown on the plat - this will require a variance; 7) The park land as shown in planned to
satisfy the park dedication for Rosella's Addition and Shirley's Estates; 8) Lots 1 and
2 are twice the average size lot, requiring a variance (it was noted that this requirement
for a variance has been eliminated from the ordinance).
Mr. Schrantz noted that the low part of the park marked wetland will be graded. This was
negotiated with the Park Board.
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, /lairman Bosell stated that Lots 1 and 2 have to meet the shoreline requirements, which
-require a 75 foot setback. She also noted that this plat needs to be submitted to the
State Division of Waters. She noted that the front yard setback has to be 35 feet and in
the legend it should state that the rear yard setback for Lots 1 and 2 will be 75 feet from
the ordinary high water mark.
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City Engineer Schrantz asked if the street and utility construction for Shirley's Estates
will be done at the same time as the construction for Rosella's Addition. Mrs. Sonsteby
replied that it will.
Steve Wood, 3723 - 145th Avenue N.W. - felt that the easement up to the park land was a good
idea as an access to the park is needed.
Mrs. Sonsteby noted that the easement will be deeded outside of the plat. It should not be
a part of the plat.
City Engineer Schrantz questioned whether that street should be built. Mrs. Sonsteby noted
that it will be graded and will be a dirt road. She doesn't want to seed the park property
and then have people driving back in there tearing up the seed.
Chairman Bosell asked Mrs. Sonsteby if it is her idea that when the mobile home park comes
in that the park land will increase. Mrs. Sonsteby stated it will be increased at that
time. Chairman Bosell noted that we could approve the plat contingent on the 66 foot road
easement being graded and constructed for fire fighting accessibility to the park land.
MOTION by Spotts, ,seconded by Rogers to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Bosell noted that there are some corrections that need to be made on the plat. They
include deleting the comment about the variance for Lots 1 and 2 because of their size; the
75 foot setback for the lake lots; shading of the property that needs to be filled; and, the
35 foot front yard setback.
City Engineer Schrantz also noted that the soil borings need to be provided and the drainage
along Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 needs to be changed.
Commissioner Rogers asked if the culvert off 143rd will need to be extended. Mr. Schrantz
stated yes.
Chairman Bosell asked if the Commissioners wanted to review this at the May 10th meeting
to make sure that all of the revisions and corrections were made. It was the concensus
of the Commission that this should be on our May lOth agenda and that it would then go to
the Council on May 17th.
MOTION by Schreiner, seconded by Knutson that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission
recommend to the City Council approval of the preliminary plat known as Shirley's Estates,
developer Rosella Sonsteby, legally described as 'That part of the east 400.00 feet of
Government Lot 2, Section 29, Township 32, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying norther-
ly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the east line of said Govern-
ment Lot 2, distant 473.00 feet northerly of the southeast corner thereof, for the purposes
of this description the east line of said Government Lot 2 is assumed to bear N. 1008'32"
east; thence N. 88051 '28" W. a distance of 150.00 feet; thence N. 69000'00" W. a distance
of 265.81 feet to the west line of the east 400.00 feet of said Government Lot 2, said line
there terminating'. Reasons for approval are: 1) A public hearing was held. There was
no public opposition; 2) It is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan; 3) The plat
has been reviewed by the City Engineer; 4) The Park Board recommendation has been received;
,) The plat meets the city ordinances with a variance being granted as all of the owner's
'-~bntiguous property is not being platted.
Approval of the plat is contingent upon the following: 1) The park and wetland and Lot
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6 needed to be shaded to show grading and filling; 2) The 66' easement needs to be filled
and graded; 3) The front yard setbacks need to be shown as 35 feet and Lots 1 and 2, the
setback needs to be shown as 75 feet; 4) The plat needs to be submitted to the State
Division of Waters; 5) Soil borings need to be reviewed by the city engineer; 6) Drainage
on Lots 3, 4, 5 and.6 needs to be provided.
Discussion: Final review of this plat will be at the May lOth Planning Commission meeting
to make sure that all of the contingencies have been met. This plat will then go to the
City Council on May 17th inasmuch as construction of the utilities for this plat and Rosella's
Addition will be done at the same time.
Motion carried unanimously.
Recess 9:05 - Reconvene 9:15.
Robert Hockinson Rezoning Public Hearing (Comm. #4-83-2)
Chairman Bosell opened the public hearing.
Robert W. Hockinson, 13305 Crooked Lake Boulevard - stated that he is requesting a rezoning
from NB to R-4 so that he can split his lot and build a house on the newly created parcel.
He noted that he would like the rezoning to be contingent upon the granting of the lot split.
Chairman Bosell asked how many sewer stubs there are on his property. Mr. Hockinson stated
that there are two.
Chairman Bosell also noted that Mr. Hockinson will have to drill a new well for the new
house.
MOTION by Rogers, seconded by Apel to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Apel, seconded by Schreiner that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission
recommend to the City Council approval of a rezoning requested by Robert W. Hockinson, 13305
Crooked Lake Boulevard, from Neighborhood Business to R-4 for the property described as
Lot 11, Auditor's Subdivision Number 137, pursuant to Ordinance 8G, Section 5.02 and 5.03.
Reasons for approval are: 1) The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health,
safety or general welfare of the community; 2) It will not cause serious traffic congestion
or hazards; 3) It will not seriously depreciate surrounding property values; 4) It is
in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance and the Comprehensive
Plan. A public hearing was held and there was no opposition.
Approval is contingent upon the approval of a lot split for this property.
Motion carried unanimously. This will go to the City Council on May 17, 1983.
Robert Hockinson Lot Split (Comm. #4-83-3)
Robert W. Hockinson, 13305 Crooked Lake Boulevard - stated that he is requesting a lot
'plit so that he can build a house, which will be energy efficient.
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Chairman Bosell noted that the dimensions of the proposed lot split are satisfactory. She
asked Mr. Hockinson if he is living in the building that formerly was known as the Hockey
Inn. Mr. Hockinson noted that that is his house and it will remain as a house.
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MOTION by Schreiner, seconded by Rogers that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission
recommend to the City Council approval of a lot split requested by Robert W. Hockinson for
the property described as Lot 11, Auditor's Subdivision Number 137, pursuant to Ordinance
40, for the following reasons: 1) It is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan; 2)
All the necessary provisions of the Lot Split Ordinance have been met. A park dedication
fee of $100.00 is required, Approval of the lot split is contingent upon the rezoning
requested in the prior agenda item.
Motion carried unanimously. This will go to the City Council on May 17, 1983.
Don Ahlberg Special Use Permit Public Hearing (Comm. #4-83-5)
Chairman Bosell opened the public hearing.
Don Ahlberg, 15349 - 7th Avenue - stated that he is requesting a Special Use Permit to
enable him to expand a pond that will be for wildlife.
Chairman Bosell asked Mr. Ahlberg how large his parcel of land is. Mr. Ahlberg noted that
it is 10 acres. Chairman Bosell noted that Mr. Ahlberg's driveway is not on his property
with Mr. Ahlberg explaining that it is an easement that he can use for driveway purposes.
Chairman Bosell suggested that Mr. Ahlberg check with the county to make sure that easement
has been recorded.
Commissioner Schreiner asked how big the pond is and how deep it is. Mr. Ahlberg noted that
it is 150 feet in diameter and 5 feet deep.
Chairman Bosell asked how much peat he planned to remove. Mr. Ahlberg stated that he does
not know how much will be removed.
Chairman Bosell noted that a plan for the finished grade needs to be provided. She asked
what traffic route the truck is using to haul the dirt out. Mr. Ahlberg stated that it
goes out of his property onto 7th Avenue. He also noted that when he decided to dig the
pond he had a man from the Department of Natural Resources come out and that man approved
what he wanted to do.
Commissioner Schreiner suggested that this be placed on our May 10th agenda so that the
Planning Commission can review the grading plan.
MOTION by Schreiner, seconded by Rogers to close the public hearing. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION by Rogers, seconded by Spotts that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission
recommend to the City Council approval of a special use permit requested by Donald Ahlberg
to excavate a pond on his property at 15349 - 7th Avenue N.W., pursuant to Ordinance 8,
Section 4.24. A public hearing was held and there was no opposition.
Reasons for approval are: 1) The proposed use is not detrimental to the health, safety or
Qeneral welfare of the community; 2) It will not cause serious traffic congestion or hazards;
') It will not depreciate surrounding property values; 4) It is in harmony with the
~ general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.
Approval of the special use permit is contingent upon Mr. Ahlberg furnishing a plan for the
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finish grade and that plan being reviewed by the City Engineer and by the Planning
Commission on May 10, 1983.
Discussion:
inventory.
Chairman Bosell asked Mr. Schrantz if this property is a part of the wetlands
Mr. Shcrantz checked his map and noted that it is not in the wetlands.
Motion carried unanimously. This will go to the City Council on May 17, 1983.
The next work session on the Ordinance 8 update will be Thursday, May 12, 1983.
MOTION by Schreiner to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Vicki Volk, Commission Secretary
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