09-06-94 tb,pcSeptember 6, 1994
On the above date New Scandia Planning Commission held their
regular monthly meeting. The following Board Members were also
present: Chairman, Charles Nordin, Edith Hadlich, Kevin
Nickelson, Duane Thompson and Paul Rasmussen.
WILLIAM OLSON
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
variance to William Olson, 15395 240th Street, Scandia, MN 55073.
Part of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 1, Township 32, Range
20. To grant the variance to construct a garage closer to the
road then the house with the following conditions:
(1) The size of the garage shall be 24' x 241.
(2) The siding to match the house.
The findings are:
(1) This is the best location for the garage.
(2) The garage will be well screened from the road.
Duane Thompson made a motion to accept the Planning Commissions
recommendations. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion
passed unanimously.
ALVIN LENZ
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
variance to Mr Alvin Lenz, 18939 Newgate Avenue North, Marine,
MN 55047. Block 2 Lot 4 and 5, Gerryvon Marine Garden. To
construct a garage closer to the road easement than the house
with the following conditions:
(1) Dimensions are 24' deep and 30' wide.
(2) Setback from the road easement is 241.
(3) Siding matches the house exterior.
Findings are:
(1) Any further setback would harm the two mature pines
in the back.
(2) The septic is on the opposite side of the house.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commissions
recommendations. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion
passed unanimously.
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MIKE PETERSON/ELLEN FARVER
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Conditional Use Permit to applicant Mike Peterson, 21090 Ozark
Court North, Scandia, MN 55073 and owner Ellen Farver, 15169
Scandia Trail, Scandia, MN 55073. Lot 1, Block 2, Hawkinson
Business Park. To construct an advertising sign of approximately
100 square feet and 15 feet high with the condition setbacks
from two roads are met involved and the base of sign to be
tastefully landscaped.
Edith Hadlich made a motion to
recommendation. Duane Thompson
passed unanimously.
HARRIET A.M. JOHNSON
accept the Planning Commission
seconded the motion and motion
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Minor Subdivision to Harriet A.M. Johnson, 22430 St Croix Trail,
Scandia, MN 55073. Parts of Lots 20 and 30 of County Auditors
Plat No. 6. To approve the Minor Subdivision on the grounds
that Verconia Kees will have room for an alternate septic site
and the two parcels of land'will still have only one residence
each with the condition the property being acquired by Ms Kees be
legally attached to the property of her residence in perpetuity.
Findings are the newly expanded parcel will not subtract too
much area from the newly diminished parcel so as to render the
latter too small for an alternate septic site.
Duane Thompson made a motion to
recommendations. Paul Rasmussen
adopted unanimously.
William Ruddy
accept the Planning Commission
seconded the motion and motion
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Minor Subdivision to William Ruddy, 21020 Meadowbrook Avenue,
Scandia, MN 55073. NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 21, Township 32,
Range 20, West. To grant the Minor Subdivision with the
following conditions:
(1) Parcels meet
(2) Soil testing
(3) Road easement
Township.
all standards.
be complete on all three lots.
of thirty feet be dedicated to the
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendations. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
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ROBERT JENSEN
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to deny the
variance to Robert Jensen, 18691 Layton Avenue North, Marine,
MN 55047. Lot 6 and 7 Bliss lst Addition. The Town Board
will meet at 6:30 PM on September 20, 1994 at the Hanson Store
and then proceed to the Robert Jensen residence and view the
property.
NANCY EGGERS
Mr Steve Morris representing, Ms Nancy Eggers regarding that the
silo and butler building remain on the property, because of
problems removing the above and expense of removal.
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to approve the
request for the silo to remain on Parcel C of the Minor
Subdivision for Ms Nancy Eggers, because of the great expense of
removal. Mr Obst asked if the silo could be safeguarded and Mr
Morris stated rungs on the ladder will be cut.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion
passed unanimously.
CURT SPARKS/FOREST LAKE WATERSHED
Mr Curt Sparks presented a Watershed Data Table for Bone Lake
and stated the watershed has expended due to legislation.
The inventory plan for Forest Lake Watershed Management needs to
be updated to include Bone Lake and Goose Lake and also for
Big Carnelian for the amount of approximately $7,600.00. The
Township could form a Taxing District and assess this amount back
to property owners or this could be funded from the General Fund
of the township. The Township Local Plan can not be completed
until this inventory is completed and this should be completed in
the spring of 1995.
A Hydraulic Study for a By Pass on Bone Lake would cost
approximately $30,000.00 and there is need for Preliminary
Engineering Plans for the approximate cost of $1500.00 the
Town Board must make a decision regarding the Prelimary Plans for
this project. A Public Hearing would be held for the public
after the plans are submitted.
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POPULATION AND GROWTH IN WASHINGTON COUNTY (WORKSHOP)
Bill Plowman, Planning Commission member and Kevin Nickelson,
Town Board member will attend the above workshop on September
29, 1994 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
REVIEW OF MINING ORDINANCE
Mr Nordin suggested the discussion regarding enforcement of the
Gravel Mining Ordinance be'tabled until the five year plan has
been completed for Barton Sand and Gravel. Mr Bill Clapp and Mr
Steve Morris stated they believe the township should enforce
mining issues.
The clerk informed the Planning Commission and Town Board the
need for a update on the application for the Mining Permit.
Bill Plowman suggested all complaints be documented and presented
at the time of the Public Hearings in February.
Meeting adjourned.
D for - eterson
New Sca is Township Clerk