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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 14, 1981 o Call to order o o 0 ~ 01 ANDOVER REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 14, 1981 7:30 P.M. Approval of minutes - 1. Comm. #4-81-1 Duane Granum Variance 2. Comm. #4-81-2 3. 4. o Doris Boie Lot Split Coon Rapids Comprehensive plan o Agricultural Preserve Districts Research, Cont. o o o 0 ~ 01 ANDOVER o o o REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 14, 1981 MINUTES The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair- person d'Arcy Bosell at 7:35 P.M., Tuesday, April 14, 1981 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Anoka, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also Present: Apel, Kishel, Scherer, Anstett, Johnson, Lobb None City Engineer, Larry Winner; Doris Boie; Dick Swanson, Anoka County Extension Director; Jim Schoettler, Metropolitan Council; interested residents Approval of Minutes March 24, 1981 - continued to April 28, 1981 Doris Boie Lot Split (Comm. #4-81-2) Doris Boie, 13748 Round Lake Boulevard - owns a one acre lot west of her home that she would like to split into two half acre lots. Commissioner Kishel asked if Mrs. Boie had been informed of the park dedication fee. Mrs. Boie said she had not been. Commissioner Kishel then explained the fee. Chairperson Bosell questioned how many sewer stubs were in the property. Mrs. Boie stated that two were put in. City Engineer Winner noted that the lot split meets all the requirements of the ordinance. MOTION by Anstett, seconded by Kishel that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of a lot split requested by Doris L. Boie on the property described as the North 215 feet of the South 575 feet of the West 205 feet of the East 487 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 32, Range 24, for the following reasons: 1) Such a lot split would be in conformance with the City's existing Comprehensive Plan and also the Comprehensive Plan submitted to the Metropolitan Council; 2) Said split does not interfere with orderly planning but would be in keeping with the lot sizes in the surrounding neighborhood; 3) It would not be contrary to the public interest; 4) It meets all the requirements of the present zoning; 5) The property has two sewer stubs; 6) A park dedication fee would be required. Motion carried unanimously. This will go to the City Council on May 5, 1981. City of Coon Rapids Comprehensive Plan Chairperson Bosell noted that Coon Rapids did their plan in segments. We have received from them, their Land Use Plan, Housing Plan, Transportation Plan, Park Plan, Sewer Plan and Implementation Plan. Chairperson Bosell asked that each Commissioner take a segment of the plan, review it and oreport back at the next meeting. Agricultural Preserve Districts Research, Continued /-, (\ ,~" Planning aI, ;onin----.)'IlDllisE,J Meeting April 14, 1981 - Minutes Page 2 o o o COIlDllissioner Anstett stated that she talked to several people who are very interested in agricultural preserve and some of them will be present this evening. ~Chairperson Bosell noted that she received an Agricultural Planning Handbook from the Metro- politan Council. The COIlDllission is supposed to determine what kind of agricultural areas are in the city. COIlDllissioner Anstett noted that one of the first things the Commission has to do is decide if we want to adopt an ordinance. This item will be continued later in the meeting. At this time, Richard Wandersee. 17315 Navaio Street and Robert protivinsky, 17325 Navaio Street asked the COIlDllission several questions regarding the Rezoning request of Frank Padula to enable him to construct a restaurant on l73rd Avenue and 7th Avenue. Chairperson Bosell reminded the audience that this request is not on tonight's agenda but is scheduled for April 28th. Mr. Wandersee asked what the present zoning of the land is. Chairperson Bosell noted that it's rural residential, 2~ acre lots for single family dwellings. To put the restaurant in there needs to be a rezoning. Mr. Wandersee asked if the city has a definition of neighborhood. Chairperson Bosell stated that we have a definition for Neighborhood Business but not for neighborhood alone. Mr. Protivinsky asked if the restaurant will seat 100 people. Chairperson Bosell stated yes, however, Mr. Padula will have to use more than 8 acres of land. He does own more so it won't be a problem for him. Mr. Wandersee questioned whether the city has a plan for the development of that area. Chair- person Bosell explained it is just basically rural until someone makes a request for a change. The COIlDllission has to make sure we don't end up with spot zoning. Duane Granum Variance (COIlDll. #4-81-1) Mr. Granum was not present; however, the Commission had a brief discussion regarding this variance. There was some question as to whether or not the parcel contained 5 acres as the legal description says 5 acres, more or less. After figuring the square footage, City Engineer Winner stated that it does contain 5 acres. The Clerk will notify Mr. Granum that he needs to be at the next meeting in order for the Commission to deal with this item. Agricultural Preserve District Research, Continued Dick Swanson, County Extension Director - stated that the Agricultural Preserve Act is an opportunity for someone who is farming to go to the City Council to have their land placed in Agricultural Preserve. At that point, it's a contract between the land owner and the City Council and can only be terminated after at least 8 years. The contract is registered and recorded. Commissioner Scherer asked what the difference is between agricultural preserve and Green Acres. Mr. Swanson noted that Green Acres is an annual thing whereas agricultural preserve C=:LS for at least 8 years. He further stated that not everyone with a farm should go into agricultural preserve. Chairperson Bosell noted that in the Handbook it states that the City should consider what PI . ~7'" ...., ann~ng a:. J:'on~n, .IoIlmusl 1 Meeting April 14, bdl - Minutes '-.../ Page 3 ( '. ...._J o u (Ag Preserve, Cont.) .- 'the fanners are doing to keep up their fanns. ',--J Mr. Swanson stated that the law doesn't require that you ask if a farmer is really dOing any fanning. (Commissioner Scherer left the meeting at 8:30 P.M.) Chairperson Bosell noted that in the audience are several land owners whose property is along Crosstown Boulevard. She asked what protection they have as far as assessments. Mr. Swanson stated that they cannot be assessed for sewer or water. He explained that if either the City Councilor the land owner want the property taken out of ag preserve, the City has to amend its Comprehensive Plan and hold a Public Hearing. However, the property must remain in ag preserve for at least 8 years. Chairperson Bosell noted that our Comprehensive Plan does not contain the criteria for ag preserve districts. She asked if a person has their property in ag preserve for 8 years, and sanitary sewer is put in during those 8 years and then the property is taken out of ag preserve, can the property then be assessed. Mr. Swanson stated that it can be assessed at that time. Commissioner Anstett asked how many acres the farmers present have. stated that they have 70 acres. She also noted that their property assessments are deferred, but they still have to pay the interest. Mrs. Royce Bennett is in Green Acres. Their Chuck Fields, Ed Fields & Sons - stated that the Metropolitan Council has not bent over backwards to give farmers any kind of advantages. When they do something like this, they have to take advantage of it. He noted that they have approximately 300 acres. ( ? ), Knoll Farms, stated they have 120 acres. Discussion centered on how many acres are being farmed in the city and where they are located. Mr. Swanson felt it would be helpful to the Commissioners if they toured the various farms. It was the concensus of the Commission that this would be of great help. Mr. Swanson will arrange such a tour after the crops are planted. Ken Slyzuk - stated that he would like the Commission to adopt an agricultural preserve ordinance. Commissioner Johnson noted that he would like to know what the farmers' long range plans are. Chairperson Bosell asked Jim Schoettler of the Metropolitan Council if the property has to be worked by the land owner or if it can be rented. Mr. Schoettler stated that it can be rented or the farmer can Iet someone else use the land. Commissioner Anstett questioned whether the sample ordinance would be appropriate or if there is a better one to use. Mr. Schoettler felt that the sample would be the best as it has been used in other areas. Chairperson Bosell noted that before the city can adopt the ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan has to be amended to include agricultural preserve districts and the properties involved have to be rezoned. The fanners who want their property included should come to City Hall to !~.pply for ag preserve zoning. \. . ,: Jim Schoettler - noted that this program will provide confidence to the fanners to keep in competition with the other fanners in the state. It's a fann program but it's also a program Planning aD~,Zonin?~ommissjnn Meeting April 14, ~) - M'-.-/'tes U Page 4 Q o F~ U for the local government as it will enable the City to plan better for sewer and water services. I "-.....Commissioner Johnson asked what advantages there are for the city. Mr. Schoettler explained that the benefit would be having a contract relationship with the landowners which assures that they won't require sewer, water, etc. The City can then plan its services accordingly. A lot of the land involved would not be suitable for houses because of the peat. This item will be continued at a future meeting. MOTION by Lobb, seconded by Kishel to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, fL- i-tIJ Vicki Volk, Recording Clerk /- -~ \.