04-04-95 tb,pcApril 4, 1995
On the above date New Scandia Planning Commission held their
regular monthly meeting. The following Town Board members were
also present: Charles Nordin, Chairman, Edith Hadlich, Kevin
Nickelson, Paul Rasmussen and Duane Thompson.
Dale Setterholm Variance
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
variance to Dale Setterholm, 20929 Lofton Avenue North, Marine,
MN 55047. That part of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 20, Township
32, Range 20. To construct a garage with a rear setback form
fifty feet to twenty feet on the grounds that there is no other
location suitable for the garage with the following conditions:
(1) The building size is 24 feet by 36 feet with a 12
foot roof peak.
(2) The siding and shingles appropriate that of the
existing structure.
Duane Thompson made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendations. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
passed unanimously.
Michelle Carlson/AMTEC DESIGNS
This public hearing was tabled for a Conditional Use Permit
pending future County approval on drainage and grading plans.
Kevin and Suzanne Nickelson
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Minor Subdivision and variance for road frontage from 300 feet to
59.17 feet, to Kevin and Suzanne Nickelson, 11262 Scandia Trail,
Scandia, MN 55073. The S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 18,
Township 32, Range 20 West. The Minor Subdivision and variance be
granted with the following conditions:
(1) Soil testing must be completed and approved.
(2) A drainage easement be dedicated around the wetland
area.
(3) Any further development of the property will require
platting and construction of the road.
(4) The Township Engineer review the driveway plans.
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(5) The lowest floor elevation of the proposed home
must be three feet above the highest known elevation
of the pond.
(6) Sixty feet be dedicated to the township for public
road easement with thirty feet from the acre
split and thirty feet from adjacent property.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion. Charles
Nordin, yes, Edith Hadlich, yes, Paul Rasmussen, yes and Duane
Thompson, yes. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr Kevin Nickelson, Supervisor removed himself from the table and
sat in the audience with no vote for this item.
Parks and Recreation Survey For Recreation
Ms Shirley Sova stated the Parks and Recreation Committee has not
reviewed the results and a presentation will be presented at the
May 2, 1995 Planning Commission meeting.
Position of Planning Commission and Town Board On Washington
County Comprehensive Plan
A Declaration of Self Regulation in Residential Zoning by
Township of New Scandia Township prepared by Bill Plowman,
Kevin Nickelson and Paul Rasmussen was read.
A discussion followed regarding the ten acre density in the
Washington County Comprehensive Plan and how wetlands, open
spaces and parks should be considered. Mr Blair Joselyn,
Chairman of the Planning Commission staged the following
concerns:
(1) Is the County imposing their will on the township.
(2) Is the County's will contrary to the township's
and the Planning Commissions desires to protect
the perogrative of the landowners.
Mr Dennis Hegberg, County Commissioner for the District stated he
would present the resolution from New Scandia Town Board at
the April 20, 1995 hearing. V -
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to adopt the
resolution as presented.
The Town Board signed the resolution and presented it to Mr
Dennis Hegberg, to present at the April 20, 1995 hearing.
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It was agreed that Mr Tom Obst and Ms Edith Hadlich vist and
inspect the Gravel Permits monthly for the year of 1995.
D lores Peterson
New Scan 'a Township Clerk