2-2-93 tb,pcFebruary 2, 1993
On the above date New Scandia Planning Commission held their regular
monthly meeting. The following members of the Town Board were
present: Russell Jackson, Charles Nordin, Paul Rasmussen, Kevin
Nickelson. Duane Thompson was -absent.
Paul Rasmussen Variance
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
variance to Paul Rasmussen 12729 Lakamaga Trail, Marine, MN 55047.
SE2 of NW4 of Section 28, Township 32, Range 20 West. To construct
a garage closer to the road then the house. The garage shall be
no closer than 135 feet from the road. Garage shall be 32 x 36
and the siding to match color of the house. Mr. Rasmussen is
replacing a smaller, old garage and this is the most logical
place for it in regard to the house and driveway. Nordin made
a motion to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Nickelson seconded. Nordin yes, Jackson yes, Nickelson yes,
Rasmussen abstained and Thompson absent. Motion adopted.
Kathleen Saari Conditional Use Permit
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Conditional Use Permit to Kathleen Saar 22351 St. Croix Trail,
Scandia, MN 55073. That part of North 460 feet of South 735 feet
of the NE4 of the SE4 of Section 12, Township 32, Range 20 West.
The permit shall be up for renewal in one year. Nickelson made
a motion to accept the Planning Commission recommendations.
Rasmussen seconded. Nickelson yes, Rasmussen yes, Nordin yes,
Jackson yes, Thompson absent. Motion adopted.
John Nordin Gravel Permit
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Mining Permit to John Nordin subject to a permit until December
31, 1993 with a limit of 12,950 cubic yards removal. Mr. Nordin
has permission from Washington County Code and Enforcement. Rasmussen
made a motin to accept. Nickelson yes, Rasmussen yes, Jackson yes,
Nordin abstained, Thompson absent. Motion adopted.
Barton Sand and Gravel Mining Permit
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to approve the
Mining Permit for Barton Sand and Gravel under the same terms
as last year. Nordin made a motion to accept. Nickelson seconded.
Rasmussen yes, Nickelson yes, Nordin yes, Jackson yes, Thompson
absent. Motion adopted.
Bracht Bros Gravel Mining Permit
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to approve the
Mining Permit for Bracht Bros. under the same germs and conditions
as last year. Nickelson made a motion to accept, Rasmussen seconded.
Nickelson yes, Rasmussen yes, Nordin yes, Jackson yes, Thompson
absent. Motion adopted.
Dresel Contracting Gravel Mining Permit
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to approve the
Mining Permit for Dresel Contracting with the same terms and
conditions as last year. Nordin made a motion to accept the Planning
Commission's recommendation, Rasmussen seconded. Nickelson yes,
Nordin yes, Rasmussen yes, Jackson yes, Thompson absent. Motion
adopted.
George Lindgren Gravel Permit
Mr. Lindgren was not in attendance and the Planning Commission
made a motion to table the hearing until Mr. Lindgren is present.
Dr. James Zavoral Gravel Minning Permit
Dr. Zavoral was not in attendance, but Roger Rydeen answered questions
and stated they will be working on reclaimation of the wash out
behind Wally Srocks. The Planning Commission tabled the hearing
until Dr. Zavoral was in attendance. Dr. Zavoral arrived shortly
after the Planning Commission had adjourned. Dr. Zavoral spoke
to the Town Board and stated the scrap iron had been removed from
the pit, the well has been covered and a lot of fill has been brought
in. The board informed Dr. Zavoral he would not have to be in
attendance at the next Planning Commission meeting and the Planning
Commission would take action at the March 2, 1993 meeting.
John Edstrom Fair Value Appraisal Question
Mr. John Edstrom was requesting the possiblilty of rezoning about
60 acres from Agricultural to Residential for the reason of a
fair value appraisal. Planning Commission recommends to the
Town Board to convey the the Town Board that the described parcel
could upon petition be rezoned. Rasmussen made a motion to accept
the recommendation and that David Hebert draft a letter to Mr.
John Edstrom and outline some of the condtions. Nickelson seconded.
New Scandia Water Management Plan
It was agreed to put the Water Management Plan on the agenda for
February 16, 1993.
Meeting adjourned.
Dlores Peterson
New Scandia Township Clerk