HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-05-16 PC MINUTESDAVID K. GARDNER
1399 EAST COUNTY ROAD E
GEM LAKE, MINNESOTA 55110
May 16, 1993
Mr. Paul R. Emeott, Mayor
3960 Scheuneman Road
Gem Lake, Mn 55110
Dear Paul,
The Gem Lake Planning Commission met Tuesday, May 11, at 7:30 PM, at Tousley Ford. Present were
Gardner, Bemis, Leider, Spreck, Emeott, and Noble.
Mr. Peter Oswald requested a permit to fill the gully in his back yard at 3516 North Highway 61. His
neighbor to the south, J.R. Cusick, 3500 North Highway 61, Vadnais Heights, has a permit from his City
and has been filling his back yard, effectively leaving Mr. Oswald with a deep gully running east to his
back line. As the opportunity to fill is current, he would like permission to fill his lot in a similar manner.
Gardner, Bemis, and Noble had all inspected the site, but, in discussion, a drainage question arose and the
Commission voted to recommend a temporary permit to fill the site, starting from the west, subject to the
following conditions, and to be reviewed at the next meeting to determine the drainage issue:
1. that the site be carefully graded to prevent runoff to the neighboring properties,
2. upon completion, the site is to be graded and finished with topsoil and seeded to grass, and,
3. that all non -operating vehicles be removed from the site.
Gardner and Noble revisited the site the following Thursday and confirm that drainage is not a problem,
provided that the site is graded to drain to the back (east) of the lot, and care is taken to avoid creating a
low spot aiong the north side adjoining Birkeland. A'c would also recommend that the large elm trees
along tiic south lot line be removed prior to completing the fill, as they will be dead and unsightly.
Mr. Richard Hiniker appeared again for Tousley Ford to argue for approval of their request for a variance
to locate an entrance sign on E. "I'he sentiment of the Commission had not changed significantly on this
issue, and their is no consensus. After much discussion, the matter was tabled again for review once the
landscaping is in place, and the sign can be put in perspective.
Mrs. Spreck submitted her resignation from the Commission, as she is moving out of our community.
She hds served thoughtfully and we will miss her council. The City owes her a debt of gratitude.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Respectfully swotted,
is;doer, Chairman
Planning Commission
cc: Planning Commission
Noble