12-7-93 tb,pcDecember 7, 1993
On the above date New Scandia Planning Commission held their
regular meeting. Board Members, Charles Nordin, Russell Jackson,
Kevin Nickelson and Paul asmussen were present. Duane Thompson
was absent.
Nielsen Construction (Pheasant Hills)
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board approval of the
proposed plat of Pheasant Hill for Nielsen Construction, 20436
July Avenue, Forest Lake, MN,55025. The S 1/2 of SW 1/4 of
Section 19, Township 32, Range 20 as presented on drawing dated
10/21/93.
1) Drainage easements around the wetlands be shown on the
final plat.
2) Town Board determine the question of 202nd Street.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept Planning Commission
recommendation with the following addition. 202nd Street is
adequate for the number of homes and the developer should not
have to improve the road further. Russell Jackson seconded the
motion and adopted.
Wavne Schmitt (Wall Albums
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Conditional Use Permit for Wayne Schmitt 21080 Olinda Trail, Unit
D, Scandia, MN 55073. Lot 3, Scandia Addition. This permit
shall be renewed in one year. On approval by Washington County
that there will be no threat to the environment from the silk
screening process based on the letter sent to Washington County
by Gail Detrick. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept, Russell
Jackson seconded and adopted.
Nels Gronquist
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Minor Subdivision to Nels Gronquist, 14641 Oakhill Road, Scandia,
MN 55073. Parts of Lot 6 and 9, Section 23, Township 32, Range
20 as shown on the plat dated 11/16,93 subject to the following:
1) Dedication of 33 feet of Oakhill Road to the County.
2) Dedication of drainage easements around the wetland and
ditch.
3) Removal within one year of the garage (575 sq ft) and
the chicken house (336 sq ft).
4) Variance granted to have 2100 sq ft of accessory
buildings due to the barn's historical significance and
summer kitchen is within 10 feet of the house and thus
essentially part of the house.
Russell Jackson made a motion to accept. Nickelson seconded and
adopted.
Todd Crabtree Minor Subdivision
Due to lack of road frontage and road construction location the
motions where not accepted.by the Planning Commission and upon
the last motion, Mr. Todd Crabtree withdrew his application
before the motion was seconded.
Anthony Dubois
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Minor Subdivision for Anthony Dubois 23450 Nolan Avenue, Scandia,
MN 55073. Part of the E 1/2 of Section 4, Township 32, Range 20.
To divide 16.87 acres into parcels of 10.02 acres and 6.85 acres,
with the following conditions:
1) 33 feet from the centerline of Nolan dediated to the
Township for road purposes.
2) Drainage easement dedicated around the wetland area.
3) Accessory buildings to remain for historical purposes
and a variance needed for any future buildings.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept. Kevin Nickelson seconded
the motion with the following addition: The buildings are of
both historical significance and the square footage is only 235
square feet over the 2,000 square feet allowance on 5 acres.
The motion was adopted.
Preservation Heritage Proposal
Tim Remus, chairperson of Land Preservation Committee, presented
the revised proposal originally proposed at the August 3, 1993
Planning Commission meeting.
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to approve the
Preservation Heritage Proposal presentated by the Chairperson,
Tim Remus.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept with the following
additions:
l) This proposal may not be utilized much.
2) This proposal engages land stewardship and it is a good
idea to have this type of framework.
3) This proposal confirms to the Comprehensive Plan and
retain the rural character.
4) The cost is very minimal.
Paul Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Meeting adjourned.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandia Township Clerk