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On the above date New Scandia Township Planning Commission held their regular monthly
meeting. The following New Scandia Town Board Members were also present: Chairman
Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman Michael Hinz, Michael Harnetty, Michael Hinz and Nancy
Madden.
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to approve the Minor Subdivision for
applicant Dan & Sue Ferderer, 10080 223rd Avenue North, Forest Lake, MN 55025 and owner
Archie Forsell, 21617 Meadowbrook Avenue, Scandia, MN 55073. Part of the SW 'l4 of NW t/4
of Section 16, Township 32, Range 20. PID: 16-032-20-23-0001. To divide 20.50 acre parcel
into two parcels: Parcel A-10 acres and Parcel B-10.50 acres. The recommendation is based on
the grounds that the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Township Ordinances and
Comprehensive Plan in terms of density and intended use, and road frontage requirements are
met. Conditions are: 1) Proposed driveway locations be shown on the Survey; 2) Soil tests are
completed and sites approved by Washington County for septic systems; 3) Wetlands are
delineated on the Survey; 4) Cash lieu of land be paid to the Township; 5) Thirty-three feet from
the center line of the road is dedicated to the Township; 6) Building locations are shown on the
Survey; 7) The 10 -acre Forsell parcel located to the NW of this 20.50 acre parcel must be joined
with Scott Semple's current parcel on the SW side of this parcel; and 8) The subdivision is
subject to the Ferderer's purchase of this property.
Nancy Madden made a motion to accept the Planning Commission recommendation for the
Minor Subdivision for applicant Dan & Sue Ferderer and owner Archie Forsell with the
addition that the fence between the two properties must be removed as it is not located on
the property line. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
REVIEW OF HAVEN CHEMICAL HEALTH SYSTEMS CUP
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to confirm the Conditional Use Permit as
it exists for Chemical Haven Systems to operate a women's in-patient chemical dependency
treatment center called Rebecca's Residence and review it on the one-year anniversary.
Michael Hinz made a motion to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation for
Chemical Haven Systems to operate a women's in-patient chemical dependency center
called Rebecca's Residence. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Planning Commission reconnnnends to the Town Board to grant the variance's to Lori Huberty,
12410 228t" Street, Scandia, MN 55073. Lot 6, and Part of Lot A, both in the recorded Plat of
Holsten's Shores. PID: 09-032-20-22-0011 and 09-032-20-22-0020. The permit shall be based on
the plans submitted 04-05-05, for the following variances: 1) Lot size from 2.5 to .74 acres; 2)
Lake frontage 150 feet to 100 feet; 3) Road frontage 150 feet to 67.89 feet; and 4) Lake setback
100 feet to 45 feet for the house and 32 feet for the deck. The recommendation is based on the
grounds that the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property, not
created by the landowner.
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Conditions are that Ms. Huberty work closely with the Washington County Soil and Water
Conservation District and the Comfort Lake Watershed District to employ Best Management
Practices in regards to water runoff. Findings are this is a reasonable use of the property. The
following amendment was made to the motion: To remove the existing free-standing deck on the
lake side in order to increase the Lake Setback and reduce the impervious surface to 25% or
lower.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendations for
the variance for Lori Huberty. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Mr. Peter Schwarz requested that Cluster Developments and the 100% bonus be reviewed by the
Town Board. The Town Board and Planning Commission agreed to meet to review this
ordinance and any other ordinances that are of concern. Dennis Seefeldt suggested that the Town
Board and Planning Commission review the Comprehensive Plan as well, as it will be up for
renewal in two years. A meeting was set for Wednesday, May 18, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission also asked the Town Board to review their meeting rate and how they
are to be paid for these additional workshop meetings. The number of meetings they are required
to attend and the complexity of issues brought before the Planning Commission has increased
significantly since the rates were last reviewed five years ago.
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New Scandi Township Clerk