08_01_2006_PCMinutesAugust 1, 2006
On the above date, the New Scandia Planning Commission held their regular monthly
meeting. The following Town Board members were also in attendance: Vice -Chairman
Michael Hinz, Michael Harnetty, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden. Chairman Dennis
Seefeldt was absent.
CONCEPT OF A MAJOR SUBDMSION —"WHITE ROCK LAKE RANCH, LLC
Mr. Mark Youngdahl presented a concept of a major subdivision for 105 acres of which
25 acres resides in Scandia. The Scandia portion of the subdivision would have six 5 -acre
lots on White Rock Lake. Five of those six lots would have two property identification
numbers, as part of the lot would be in Forest Lake and part in Scandia. The PIDs would
be legally tied together so the lots could not be split in the future. The new road would
also lie in Forest Lake. There was some discussion of sacrificing the required 300 foot lot
width on some lots so that the existing granary building could meet sideyard setbacks and
remain on the same lot as the existing house. The other two metal buildings would be
removed. It has yet to be determined as to which town the primary parcel would be
identified with for the split parcels. The applicant will go before the County Board and
then Forest Lake this month.
SERENITY — FINAL PLAT APPROVAL
Mr. Mark Harms presented the final plat of Serenity. Just under one acre of land is being
donated to the town for trails <and the balance of $23,143 will be paid in park fees. All the
requirements from the preliminary plat hearing have been met.
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board that the final plat for Serenity
Open Space Development for 18 lots on 90.8 acres be approved on the grounds that it is
in confonnance to township standards for open space developments. Conditions are all
conditions from preliminary plat approval on January 14 are met, a Development
Agreement be approved by the Town Board, an Opinion of Title is approved and filed,a
Letter of Credit for 125% of landscaping be included, Conservation Agreements be
satisfied, a Park and Trail agreement plus additional fees as agreed upon by the Town
Board, and a revised detailed landscaping plan be followed. Findings are that good effort
has been made to protect;existing trees, and the most environmentally sensitive area is
being dedicated to permanent open space.
Michael Harnetty made a motion to approve the Planning Commission
recommendation for final plat approval of Serenity. Nancy Madden seconded the
motion. Voting yes: Harnetty, Hinz, Madden. Voting no: Joselyn. Motion adopted.
Brenda Eklund
New Scandia Township Deputy Clerk