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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 30, 1971 A~Q 11-3"-'11 /. Vo..r;Q,^C'lP. SC>t:{,OY\ to - ;J~.,.kh&r.Jt ~. Pi/,',drll.u/.J. Vo.'I'ia",elL 3. Nc:t1'+on By.,.J Pre./,'mm'Arl =P/..+ .. The regular monthly meeting of the Grow Township Zoning and Planning Commission was held November 30, 1971 at Crooked Lake school. Chairman Norm Stout called the meeting to order at $:07 PM with Commission members Christenson, Holasek, Jones, Nash and Rither present. E. M. Burkhardt, 921 Rae Drive, Richfield, Minn- esota and attorney John Labenski appeared before the Com- mission and presented a petition requesting a variance committment in writing to the property owners for the con- struction of a permanent type residence on [parcel #6760, S t of Section 6J in Grow Township. That the committment be allowed to pass to his successor in interest. That the present cabin located thereon be continued to be used in the manner it has been used as a summer cottage. That in the eventuality of the construction of a new residence the owners be allowed to use the cabin as a temporary cottage until such time as the new building is completed. Thereafter, the cabin be continued to be used as an accessory building to the main building. Burkhardt presented a letter from Richard J. Astrup, Anoka County Health Department which stated that the Department had inspected the sewage system on September 24, 1971 and found that the [sewage systemJ "appears to be located in accordance with the recommended standards of the Minnesota Department of Health." Commission noted that subject building and septic system is located on the Rum River flood plain, is subject to flooding and therefore questioned the accuracy of the Anoka County Comprehensive Health Department inspection. Burkhardt stated that the septic system of the abutting property owner is also located within the flood plain. Nash asked if Burkhardt had read the Township Ordinance #$, particularly section 5.04, Variances. Burkhardt stated that they were not aware of the Ordinance. Labenski stated that the building inspector ordered the septic system removed. In response to questioning by Nash, Burkardt stated that Appleby had asked him to cut off the system. u -2- NOVEMBER 30, 1971 After extended discussion, it was brought out that the petitioner desires to sell subject property and wanted a written committment from the Township stating that the buyer could live in the cottage until such time as a new dwelling or septic system is constructed higher up on the lot. Holasek stated that the Commission could not make the committment; the Commission or conditions could change; it should be handled when the application for a building permit is made; we cannot give this assurance to someone we do not know. Christenson stated that the Ordinance sets forth the requirements and will provide the assurance needed. Burkhardt was given a copy of Ordinance #$. Filiatrault variance application was discussed. Stout reported that the Township attorney said that the variance is O.K., that there are only three lots involved. Christenson disagreed stating that today it is only three lots while tomorrow it may be three thousand; we cannot create three substandard lots when there is another alternative, namely; rezoning. Commission agreed that subdivision of lots should not be affected by use of the variance section but should be handled under the rezoning section. It was moved by Jones and seconded by Nash to recommend to the Town Board the disapproval of the Filiatrault variance application. Motion carried unanimously. Commission approved the proposal by Nash that the Commission send out a postcard notification of agenda items prior to each regular monthly meeting and that items not on the agenda not be taken up by the Commission. Commission corrected the October 26, 1971 minutes. Stout presented Norton Byrd preliminary plat. Subject plat was approved by the Commission on October 26, 1971 and disapproved by the Township Board of Supervisors. Stout stated that Appleby asked the Commission to make any changes on the plat. Holasek stated that it is not the business of the Commission to design plats. Discussion was held regarding the revised road easement and cul-de-sac on County Road #60. b . -3- NOVEMBER 30, 1971 Nash stated that the proposed road with an additional cul-de-sac means that the Township would be grading and plowing what amounts to a private driveway as it serves only one lot. Christenson stated that the size of the parcel and the number of lots proposed result in a poor plat and that the problem is that you cannot put ten pounds of anything in a five pound bag. No action taken. It was moved by Jones and seconded by Holasek to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 PM. /s/ Norm Stout, Chairman, Zoning and Planning Commission November 30, 1971 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: GROW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS GROW TOWNSHIP ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION LOUIS J. FILIATRAULT - VARIANCE APPLICATION Gentlemen: In accordance with Ordinance No. $, paragraph 5.04, Variances and Appeals, the Commission herewith submits a report regarding the aforementioned variance application. 1. The applicant, Mr. Louis J. Filiatrault, appeared before the Commission on October 26, 1971 stating that the variance seeks to create three parcels as described within the application. 2. Commission notes that only proposed Tract C qualifies under paragraph 5.04 in that it is boxed in by Eidelweiss Street,' Crooked Lake school property and County Road 116 whereas proposed Tracts A and B do not. 3. Commission notes that granting the variance would create three substandard lots within the R-I Zoning District. 4. It is the opinion of the Commission that subdivision of lots should fall under the jurisdiction of the rezoning section of Ordinance No.8. 5. Commission recommends that the Township Board of Super- visors disapprove the variance application of Louis J. Filiatrault. 6. Discussion regarding subject variance application was held on October 26, 1971 and November 30, 1971. Is/Norm Stout, Gha~rman, Zon~ng and Planning Commission