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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
May 23, 1978
7: 30 P. M.
AGENDA
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Approval of Minutes
1H Comm. #4-78-5 Dostaler-Hane Addition Preliminary Plat Continued
1F2 Comm. if5-78-l James Refrigeration Variance Continued
if3 Comm. #4-78-2 James Refrigeration Special Use Permit
Continued Public Hearing
if4 Comm. #5-78-7 Rosella Sonsteby Revised Sketch Plan
if5 Comm. if5-78-l0 Arthur Sloth Special Use Permit Public Hearing
if6 Comm. 1f5-78-11 Birch Knoll Sketch Plan
1n Comm. 1f5-78-l2 David Hanson Variance
if8 Comm. if5-78-8 Discussion of Ordinance #37 - Septic System Maintenance
For publication on May 19, 1978
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REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
May 23, 1978
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called
to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Larry Retzlaff on May 23, 1978 at
the Andover Community Center, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Anoka,
Minnesota.
Commissioners Present: d'Arcy Bosell, Walter Dick, James Elling,
Ralph Kishel
Commissioners Absent: George Hamilton and Jeannine Pyron
Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Elling, seconded by Commissioner Kishel, to
approve the May 9, 1978 Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Dostaler-Hane Addition Preliminary Plat Continued (Comm. #4-78-5)
Iven Dostaler and Jim Hane, the developers,. were present. They had
submitted revised plats showing changes requested at the last meeting.
The barn has been removed from the drawing and will be torn down.
The frontage on Lot 7 now conforms with the regulations. The storm
sewer has been placed on the map. There is a letter of approval from
the Anoka County Highway Department. Lot 1, Block 1 will front on l46th
Lane because of the footage on Lipan Street. The future subdivision
has been shown on the revised plat.
Motion by Commissioner Bosell, seconded by Commissioner Kishel, that
the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the City
Council approval of the Dostaler-Hane Addition Preliminary Plat dated
5-15-78 for the following reasons: 1) the plat would be compatible
with the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Andover. 2) there was a
public hearing held and no opposition was noted. 3) the engineering
firm of T.K.D.A. reviewed the plat and, upon completion of their recommendations,
recommended that this plat be approved as presented. 4) the Park and
Recreation Commission recommends the receipt of money in lieu of land.
5) the plat is in compliance with Ordinances 8 and 10. Be it further
recommended that the following variances be granted: 1) that Lot 1,
Block 1 have it's frontage on l46th Lane NW to make the street line
up and keep the concurrency of the neighborhood; and 2) that the street
width be 50' which is consistent with the surrounding area.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes - May 23, 1978
Page 2
James Refrigeration Variance Continued (Comm. #5-78-1)
Chairman Retzlaff related the action by the City Council on May 16,
1978 regarding the G. M. Investment Co. Special Use Permit requested
per Ordinance 8 Section 4.17 (C).
Discussed whether a variance will be needed for each parcel in this
NB zoned area. The entire area is more than 2 acres but it consists
of 4 separate parcels. Mr. James has applied for this variance request,
a Special Use Permit for self-service gasoline pumps and underground
tanks for use in conjunction with a convenience grocery store, and he
will be bringing in a Special Use Permit request for Ordinance 8 Section
4.17 (c) to begin construction of his business. The Commission felt
the Variance would have to be granted before the Special Use Permits
could have action taken.
Charlie James, of James Refrigeration, restated his interpretation
of Ordinance 8's requirement for 2 acres of Neighborhood Business.
He said a Pizza Hut they recently built required 35,000 square feet
of property. 2.92 acres is a lot of land to develop. An insurance
office was interested in using some space, if Mr. James bought all
4 parcels, but they only want the building for one month at a time.
Mr. James could only see one parcel as being feasible for him to purchase
at this time.
Motion by Commissioner Elling, seconded by Commissioner Kishel, that
the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council
approval of the James Refrigeration Variance application on Parcel
1610, Plat 65933 from Ordinance 8, Section 6.02 and as shown on the
drawing dated 5-12-78 for the following reasons: 1) Sanitary sewer is
available and one acre of land is deemed adequate for the proposed use.
2) It is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. 3) It would
not be detrimental to the health, morals or general welfare of the
public. 4) Adjacent property owners have had a favorable opinion of
this use.
Vote on motion: Yes - Commissioner Elling, Commissioner Kishel, Commissioner
Dick, Chairman Retzlaff; no - Commissioner Bosell. Motion carried.
James Refrigeration Special Use Permit Cont'd Public Hearing (Comm. #4-78-2)
Commissioner Bosell said that she thought the use should be allowed
but is not in favor of the 2-acre break up. Chairman Retzlaff asked
for public input - no one responded.
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes - May 23, 1978
Page 3
Motion by Commissioner Kishel, seconded by Commissioner Elling, to
close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Commissioner Elling, seconded by Commissioner Kishel, that
the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the
James Refrigeration Special Use Permit from Ordinance 8 Section 4.26
and Section 7.03 on Parcel 1610, Plat 65933 for the following reasons:
1) There was no public opposition. 2) The criteria under Section 5.03
B (of Ordinance 8) for granting Special Use Permits has been considered
and is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan. 3) The fire marshall
has approved the said installation and we have a letter to that effect
dated 3-28-78. 4) It is not detrimental to the health, welfare and
safety of the citizens of Andover.
Vote on motion: yes - Commissioner Kishel, Chairman Retzlaff, Commissioner
Elling, Commissioner Dick; no - Commissioner Bosell. Motion carried.
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This Special Use Permit approval will be contingent on the granting
of the Variance by the City Council. If the City Council approves the
Variance and this Special Use Permit, then the next step for Mr. James
would be to apply for a Special Use Permit per Ordinance 8 - Section
4.l7(C). After that is approved, then he could submit plans to get
a building permit.
Rosella Sonsteby Revised Sketch Plan (Comm. #5-78-7)
Mrs. Sonsteby came forward to explain her sketch, that had been redrawn,
to the Commission. There is a problem with the road going to the Southwest
because of the low wetland and ditches. It was suggested it be extended
as a temporary cul-de-sac. (The problem with the proposed road is
the length.) A portion of an easement goes through the proposed plat.
Mrs. Sonsteby would like to have the entire easement vacated all the
way to Round Lake Boulevard. An attempt at vacation was made less than
1 year ago and was denied by the City Council. Discussed the intent
of Ordinance 10 Section 9.01 (b) which states all "contiguous" land
must be included in the preliminary plat. The average lot size in
this plat is 4.1 acres.
Mrs. Sonsteby was given approval to go ahead with a preliminary plat.
Arthur Sloth Special Use Permit Public Hearing (Comm. #5-78-10)
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Chairman Retzlaff opened the public hearing. Mr. and Mrs. Sloth, and
their son, came forward to explain the request. Mr. Sloth has lived
here for 25 years. He has been in the business of growing and selling
nursery stock from their property for almost 20 years and wish to continue
the operation so is applying for a Special Use Permit. In all those
years they have never had a complaint. They have 3 parcels and they
are applying for all 3 parcels. The home is on Lot 3 and the nursery
is mostly on Lots 1 and 2. All 3 lots are a little over 2 acres in
area. The land is zoned R-4. The business is seasonal - they sell
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes - May 23, 1978
Page 4
products in the Spring and Fall but in the Summer there is very little
sales and none in the Winter. Some of the stock is brought in and some
is grown there. Until just recently it was all grown there. It was
mentioned that the signs, recently installed at a couple of locations,
should meet the requirements of Ordinance 8 also.
Chairman Retzlaff called for public input - no one responded.
Motion by Commissioner Elling, seconded by Commissioner Bosell, to
close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Commissioner Kishel, seconded by Chairman Retzlaff, that
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval to the City
Council of the Special Use Permit for Sloth Bros. Nursery at 13624
Gladiola Street for the purpose of selling nursery stock on Lots 1,
2, and 3, Block 2, Lakeview Terrace for the following reasons: 1)
All residents within 350' were notified and no one appeared in favor
or against the Special Use. 2) The Special Use would be in accordance
with Ordinance 8, Section 7.03 (similar to Commercial Greenhouse).
3) It meets the criteria of Section 5.03 B (of Ordinance 8). 4) It
would not be detrimental to the public health, welfare, safety and morals
of the public. 5) It would not have an adverse affect on the Comprehensive
Plan.
Discussion: Ordinance 8, Section 5.03 (B); Ordinance 8 QQQQ; they
would be subject to the sign and parking provisions of Ordinance 8.
Motion carried unanimously. This will be on the City Council Agenda on
June 20, 1978.
Birch Knoll Sketch Plan (Cornm. #5-78-11)
Richard Nelson, the developer/owner, was present with a 73.5 acre proposed
plat located on University Avenue in Section 24. There are 20 lots,
with R-l zoning, 2~ acres plus per lot and 7.35 acres of parkland
shown.
Comments/corrections on the plat: County ditch running through the
plat; lot frontages don't comply on a number of lots; may have to
shuffle a few lots to meet minimum requirements; possibly putting
in a culvert for access to the park; suggested going to the Coon Creek
Watershed Board next for their approval and then come back with another
sketch plan.
David Hanson Variance (Comm. #5-78-12)
The item was deleted from the Agenda.
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Minutes - May 23, 1978
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Discussion of Ordinance #37 - Septic System Maintenance (Comm. #5-78-8)
There has been opposition to the mandatory pumping requirement of this
ordinance. The Commission has been requested to review for possible
alternatives.
The Commission discussed having mandatory pumping only on lots smaller
than a predetermined size; pumping on lots less than 39,000 square feet;
pumping not required on R-l zoned lots; anyone with 2~ acres or larger
would not have to pump; and how to enforce any of them. Dick Schneider,
former Mayor, said that the people that have talked to him have asked
that the part of mandatory pumping be removed from the ordinance.
Discussed the requirements of the Metropolitan Council regarding this
matter.
Chairman Retzlaff will review Ordinance 37 and draft an amendment to
attempt to alleviate the problem.
Resignation
Commissioner James Elling has submitted a letter of resignation from
the Planning and Zoning Commission effective May 23, 1978.
Since this is Commissioner George Hamilton's 3rd consecutive unexcused
absence from a Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting according to
Ordinance llC it means his automatic resignation. The Clerk was directed
to write a letter to him asking for an explanation.
Ad i ournment
Motion by Commissioner Elling, seconded by Commissioner Kishel, to
adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:37 P.M.
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Deloris J. H son
Commission Clerk