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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-01-1989 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda AGENDA REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING VILLAGE OF ARDEN HILLS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 , 1989 - 7:30 P.M. VILLAGE HALL 1. Call to Order and Roll Call . 2. Approval of Minutes of February 1 , 1989, Planning Commission Meeting 3. Case No. 89-2, Minor subdivision for Karth Lake South Second Addition generally located east of Hamlin Avenue at Wyncrest Court; Keith Ebensteiner, applicant. 4. Discussion of memo on sign regulations related to traffic. 5. Council Report. 6. Adjournment. • • MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, March 1, 1989, 7:30 p.m. - Village Hall CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof Chairman Probst called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Dennis Probst, Dave Carlson, Peter Martin, Raymond McGraw, Dan Ashbach, Jeanne Winiecki and Robert Woodburn. Absent: Scott Petersen, Barbara Piotrowski, Dorothy Zehm and Robert Curtis. Also Present: Planner John Bergly, Councilmember JoAnn Growe and Deputy Clerk Catherine Iago. APPROVE MINUTES McGraw moved, seconded by Martin, that the Minutes of the February 1, 1989, Planning Commission Meeting be approved as submitted. All voted in favor. (7-0) CASE #89-02; MINOR Planner Bergly reviewed his report of 3-1-89, relative to SUBD/LOT COMBIN. , the proposed minor subdivision and lot combination for KARTH LK. SO. 2ND Karth Lake South Second Addition, Keith Eibensteiner, ADDN. , EIBENSTEINER generally located at Hamline Avenue & Wyncrest Court. The Planner briefly reviewed a previous request by the applicant for a lot split and consolidation in this area, which was denied by the Planning Commission in 1983; basis for denial was due to the irregular shape of the lot combination as proposed. Bergly stated the lot pattern currently proposed by the applicant requires variances on Lot 1 and Lot 5, for lot width and lot depth, and the subdivision ordinance specifies that a minor subdivision cannot contain variances. He • explained the applicant requested pursuing the division at this time as as minor subdivision and that the Planning Commission and Council indicate whether or not they would be willing to consider granting the variances proposed; if both bodies would consider approval of the variances as proposed, the applicant would submit • a preliminary plat at the next meeting and follow the necessary procedures for variances and public hearings. Planner Bergly reviewed the considerations listed in his report of 3-1-89, as related to: 1. The lot pattern proposed by the planner in 1983; same number of lots would be provided and all lots would meet minimum requirements. (exhibit #3) 2. Potential development of property to the north of this site and provision for future access via an easement across proposed Lot 5. (exhibit 4) 3. Lot reduction and rationale for variance request for proposed Lot 1. 4. Lot configuration for proposed Lot 5; would require variance. 5. Establishment of front setback for proposed Lot 1; 60 ft. setback recommended. 6. Drainage patterns; recommended a Swale be provided along the north or east lot line of proposed Lot 2, to create a positive drainage pattern and avoid potential problems between neighbors. 7. The existing home and garage be removed from existing Lot 11, as required. and noted on the plat. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Planning Commission Meeting, March 1, 1989 Page 2 CASE #89-02 (Cont'd) The Planner then reviewed the conclusions and staff recommendations listed in his report: • 1. A division pattern is possible that would not require variances and there is no apparent hardship to provide basis for the request; staff recommends the variances be denied and the plat be modified to conform with ordinance requirements, as shown on exhibits 3 and 5. 2. Commission discuss an access easement for the property north of this site; an equitable resolution at this time would avert future access problems. 3. The front yard setback for Lot 1 be established at 60 ft. , rather than 40 ft. , as discussed in the Planner's report under "Considerations - #5". 4. The Village Engineer approve the utility easements, site grading and drainage • easement in respect to the surface drainage from the rear of Lots 3, 4 and 5. 5. The three existing structures on Lots 1 & 3 be removed prior to construction on those two lots. 6. The park dedication requirement be fulfilled along with issuance of building permits. Commission and Planner discussed the application procedures for a Minor Subdivision versus a Preliminary Plat. Marcel Eibensteiner, applicant, stated the variances were being requested based on financial hardship. He explained he would prefer the lots be platted with the variances, however, he would agree to the proposal drawn by the planner. Eibensteiner did not favor provision of an easement along Lot 5 and felt it would be detrimental to the development. Eibensteiner stated he did not intend to purchase the property to the north, however, he had discussed purchasing the land and the property owner was not interested in selling or developing the land. Eibensteiner explained how the homes would be constructed and the plan to have the drainage swale constructed between Lots 1 & 2 to direct the flow to the west onto Hamline Avenue. Commission questioned if the property owners to the north had been advised of the proposal; Planner Bergly advised the application process does not require notification of adjacent property owners. Member Martin questioned if the land is abstract or Torrens; he advised the applicant may have problems when filing the subdivision at the County if the land is not platted. Eibensteiner advised the property is abstract, however, he would be agreeable to platting the property or filing any other type of documentation required by the City and County. Planner Bergly suggested the Attorney review the ordinance requirement and advise what documentation would be required for filing. There was Commission discussion relative to the developer and City responsibility for providing access to the property to the north. Several of the Members did not favor burdening the developer to provide access for the property to the north. Eibensteiner stated the property owner has access along Hamline Avenue and could provide the access from Hamline. • Member Winiecki agreed the developer should not be burdened; she questioned if the City was responsible for assuring access to the parcel. Bergly stated the ordinance requires the City to identify and discuss possibilities for averting potential access problems. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Planning Commission Meeting, March 1, 1989 Page 3 CASE #89-02 (Cont'd) Woodburn moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Commission recommend to Council approval of Case #89-02, Minor Subdivision and Lot Combination without variances, for Karth Lake South Second • Addition, Keith Eibensteiner, as shown on Planner's Exhibit #5 and contingent upon Planner's recommendations listed in his 3/1/89 report as Items 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0) Winiecki moved, seconded by Carlson, that Commission recommends City staff notify the adjacent property owner to the north of this site of the proposal prior to the March 13, 1989 Regular Council Meeting. Motion carried. (Winiecki, Carlson, Martin, Ashbach, Probst and Woodburn voting in favor; McGraw abstained) (6-0-1) • Commission questioned when the construction trailer parked on Highway 96 near Keithson Drive would be removed; Eibensteiner advised he would arrange for the trailer to be moved within 30 days. SIGN REGULATIONS Planner Bergly explained the Council had requested he review the existing sign regulations and recommend changes that would be appropriate as related to the size and placement of signs to the distance and speed of moving vehicles from which the signs would be seen. Bergly reviewed his report of 2-22-89, and recommended the City continue to use the existing ordinance to regulate signs on the few remaining undeveloped properties and for sign replacement. The conclusion of the Planner was based on three primary factors listed in his report. No action was taken on this matter. • COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Growe reported on items of interest to the Commission. STATUS REPORT; Commission requested Council direction relative to the ROUND LAKE/TASK status of the Round Lake GB District and also relative to FORCE Commission continuation of the Task Force Committee for the project. ADJOURN Winiecki moved, seconded by McGraw, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m. All voted in favor. (7-0) Dennis Probst Chairman •