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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 22, 1977 o o 0 C'FY 01 ANDOVER o o PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting - February 22, 1975 AGENDA Approval of Minutes 1. Comm, #4-76-8 Barnes' Rolling Oaks 2nd Addition preliminary Plat 2. Comm. #2-77-1 DeMatt's Sketch plan 3. Comm. #12-76-5 Lot Split Ordinance Discussion 4. Discussion of Attendance at Planning Seminars 5, Progress Report from Subcommittee for Ordinance Revision o Publish On February 18, 1977 o o o o o o 00 C.7Y 01 ANDOVER REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING February 22, 1977 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Don Jacobson on February 22, 1977 at the Andover Community Center, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Anoka, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Walter Bruns, James Elling, John Johanson, Ralph Kishel, Larry Retzlaff Minutes of February 8, 1977 Motion by Commissioner Johanson, seconded by Commissioner Elling, to accept the Minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. Barnes' Rolling Oaks 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat (Comm. #4-76-8) Mr. Barnes presented the Commission with revised plats. He said that Northern Natural Gas has sent a letter to the Engineer regarding the gas line easements and everything is acceptable. The City Engineer has not seen this revised plat so will need time to review and make his comments on it. Motion by Commissioner Retzlaff, seconded by Commissioner Johanson, to continue the Barnes' Rolling Oaks 2nd Addition to the next regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Attendance at Planning Seminars The Commissioners discussed the meetings, soon to be held, sponsored by the Center for the Study of Local Government of St. Cloud. Pat Lindquist, Andover City Clerk, will make the reservations in the morning so will need to know which meetings will be attended. Five of the Commission members indicated their choice. DeMatt's Sketch Plan (Comm. #2-77-1) Bob DeGardner presented his sketch plan for an area east of Crooked Lake on l35th Avenue and west of Crooked Lake Boulevard. The property has 11 lots and all have sewer stubs already installed except for lot 9. Mr. DeGardner was asked about the ditch area and whether it could be a holding pond. He was advised to check with the City Engineer regarding the ponding before proceeding with a preliminary plat. o () \J o o o 00 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - February 22, 1977 Page 2 Lot Split Ordinance (Comm. #12-76-5) Commissioner Bruns and Chairman Jacobson had each drafted a lot split ordinance. The Commissioners reviewed, compared, and revised both copies. They discussed: the definition of Urban Area and Urban Service Area; rural lot split; 5 acre and 2~ acre m~n~mum parcel size requirements; how many times a lot could be split; how to provide proof of whether a lot has been split before; and also to provide proof of ownership. The revised Ordinance (copy attached) to the City Attorney for his review. next agenda - March 8th. will be retyped and then sent The Ordinance will be on the Barnes' Rolling Oaks 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat (Comm. #4-76-8) Winslow Holasek brought forward Mr. Barnes' plat and advised the Commission that the easement on the ditch on the West side of the plat should be 100'. He said that the railroad isn't willing to work with 50' and Mr. Barnes had said he would be willing to allow for 100' of easement. Chairman Jacobson will check into it. Progress Report from Subcommittee for Ordinance Revision Commissioner Retzlaff, Chairman of the Subcommittee, gave a brief report on their meeting of February 19th. They had discussed the "charge" that gives them the guidelines under which to work. The meeting dates that have tentatively been scheduled are March 1, March 5, March 12, and March 15. They also discussed what they should do with Ordinance #36 and the formats and procedures in regard to the operation of the Subcommittee. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Elling, seconded by Commissioner Johanson, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. J)<~~ Delor~s J. Commiss~on erk ,- \ o " ,-__J '0 ., L, o o u o CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. An Ordinance regulating the division of lots within the City of Andover 1. DEFINITION A lot split is any division of a lot, parcel or tract of land into not more than two (2) parcels. A. No lot, parcel or tract shall be divided unless the resultant lots have at least the minimum width, depth and square footage as required for any parcel of land in the zoning district wherein the lot is located. B. Exceptions: on any parcel period. No owner may utilize this method of land division more than one (1) time in any three (3) year II. APPLICATION Application for a lot split shall be made on forms furnished by the City and shall include a drawing showing: 1) The scale and north direction; 2) Dimensions of the property; 3) Names and locations of adjacent streets; 4) Location of existing buildings on and within 100 feet of subject property; 5) Such other information as may be required to fully represent the intent of the lot split; 6) Current zoning; and 7) The applicant must provide sufficient proof that the lot has not been split within the last three (3) years. III. REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION A. The proposed lot split shall first be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its review and recommendation. Such recommendation shall consider land uses, traffic control, zoning regulations, future developments, and conformance with the Comprehensive Development Plan, and any other criteria deemed pertinent by the Planning and Zoning Commission. o u l) o o B. The division of a lot may be recommended for approval provided that such lot split is in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan, does not interfere with orderly planning, is not contrary to the public interest and does not nullify the intent of this ordinance. C. Following review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the request for a lot split shall be conveyed to the City Council. Within 60 days following receipt of the proposed lot split from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council shall approve or disapprove by resolution. If approved, a certified copy of the resolution approving the lot split shall be forwarded to the petitioner. The lot split, together with a certified copy of the resolution, shall thereafter be filed with the Recorders Office of Anoka County. IV. APPEAL PROVISIONS () The City Council shall have the power to vary or modify the application of any provisions in this ordinance upon its determination in its absolute legislative discretion that such variance or modification is consistent with the letter and intent of the comprehensive plan or proposed amendment upon which this ordinance is based, and with the health, safety, and general welfare of the City of Andover. Upon receiving any application for such variance or modification, the City Clerk shall refer such app~ication to the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City for report of said Planning and Zoning Commission with respect to the effect of the variance or modification upon said Community Development Plan or proposed amendment. Such report shall be returned by the Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council within 60 days for City Council action. V. FEES A. There shall be a single charge of $50 for a lot split application. B. No park fee shall be assessed nor land dedicated for parks under this ordinance. VI. COMPLIANCE A. The effect of said ordinance shall not work to preclude compliance with utilities hook-up, payment of levied and pending assessments, and performance of any other requirements of ordinance of the City of Andover. u u o o . o , I ~ ( \ . ) ~- o B. The owner, or agent of owner, of any parcel shall not divide any lot or parcel for the purpose of sale, transfer or lease with the intent of evading the provisions of this ordinance. C. The owner, or agent of owner, of any parcel shall not sell or otherwise convey said parcel with the intent of evading the provisions of this ordinance or circumventing attempts to plat acreage or otherwise subdivide tracts of land within the City of Andover. VII. PENALTIES Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than $300 or by imprisonment not to exceed 90 days or both for each offense. The lot splitting not in accordance with the requirements of this ordinance may be enforced by mandamus, injunction, or any other appropriate remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction. VIII. AFFECTED AREAS; SUPERCEDES This ordinance shall apply to and govern the entire City of Andover during the period for which it is in effect. This ordinance during its effective period shall replace and supercede provisions in all other ordinances and regulations applicable to the City of Andover, which are in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions herein. All ordinances and provisions therein which are not in conflict with the terms and conditions of this ordinance shall continue in full force and effect. IX. VALIDITY AND EFFECT The validity of any word, sentence, section, clause, paragraph, part or provision of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other part. This ordinance shall be in effect until amended, revised or superceded by the City Council. of the City of Andover.