09-05-95 tb,pcSeptember 5, 1995
On the above date New Scandia Planning Commission held their
regular monthly meeting. The following New Scandia Board Members
were present: Chairman, Charles Nordin, Vice Chairman, Duane
Thompson, Edith Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson,
WETLAND INVENTORY/JYNEEN THATCHER
Ms Thatcher presented a wetland map and data sheets and stated
the northeast corner of the township is a new area. Bone Lake
consists of ninety wetlands, Marine -On -St -Croix, consists of one
hundred twenty wetlands, Goose Lake north east corner consists of
three hundred wetlands, and Carnelian/Marine, consists of two
hundred fifty wetlands. A total of seven hundred sixty wetlands
in New Scandia Township. Evaluation and delineation still need
to be done and this inventory is for a quick reference only. Ms
Thatcher recommended all building sites be reviewed due to
density of wetlands.
ROBERT LARSON
The following motion was made by the Planning Commission for
Robert Larson, 1558 Clear Avenue, St Paul, MN 55106. Lot 10 and
11, Big Lake View 3rd Addition. Approval of the variance request
for, lot size 1.5 acres to 22,000 square feet, lake setback from
100 feet to 28 feet and road setback from 40 feet to 21 feet.
On grounds that the proposed structure is back further form the
lake than the existing structure and Al Goodman gave approval for
a pressurized bed system, the structure be reduced to 960 square
feet. Kevin Nickelson made a motion to deny the request for Mr
Robert Larson. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion. The
board stated the addition is to large for the lot. Edith
Hadlich, yes, Kevin Nickelson, yes, Paul Rasmussen, yes and
Charles Nordin, yes. Duane Thompson, abstain, motion passed.
KELLISON REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT/NICKELSON PLASTICS
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant
approval of the Conditional Use Permit to applicant, Kellison
Company Real Estate Development Company, 3880 Laverne Avenue
North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 and owner, David Nickelson/Nickelson
Plastics, 21279 Olinda Trail, Scandia, MN 55073. This permit
is for 43,500 square foot plant for light manufacturing located
on Part of Lot 21, County Auditors Plat No 6 and Part of Lot 2
and Part of Lot 1, County Auditors Plat No 6 on the grounds that
it's design has been approved by the Architectural Board and that
the area is zoned to accommodate the plant and that the rational
for the number of parking stalls has been explained with the
following conditions:
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(1) The transition form the old plant to the new happen
within six months.
(2) All drives and parking areas be blacktopped.
(3) An access permit be obtained from MNDOT (via it's
9/5/95 letter.
(4) All eighteen conditions in Dennis O'Donnell letter
dated 8/30/95 be met.
(5) Applicant obtain,any needed air quality permits from
MPCA and that the applicant assure the WMO and
community that there will be no threat of ground water
contamination and that there will be property
management of hazardous waste.
The findings are the proposed activities in the new plant are
like those in the existing plant and due to a closed loop water
processing system, present no threat to the community's health,
safety and welfare.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission's
recommendations. Duane Thompson seconded the motion. Edith
Hadlich, yes, Charles Nordin, yes, Paul Rasmussen, yes and Duane
Thompson, yes. Kevin Nickelson, abstained. Motion passed.
J SCOTT PLUMBING
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Conditional Use Permit applicant, J Scott Plumbing, 24371 Quinlan
Avenue, Scandia, MN 55073 and owner Ernie Vaala/Scandia Farm and
Home, 14860 Scandia Trail, Scandia, MN 55073. Part of Lot 21,
County Auditors Plat No 6. For a 4 x 8 sign for one year on the
grounds that there are no other signs within 3000 feet and with
the following conditions:
(1) No lights
(2) The sign must be at least then feet from the right of
way and not within the limits of any wetland
(3) A permit must be obtained from the MNDOT
(4) A sign permit must be obtained from Washington County
(5) The sign be no higher than eight feet
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
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recommendation with renewal in one year. Edith Hadlich seconded
the motion and motion passed unanimously.
MINOR SUBDIVISION/RASMUSSEN/NEW SCANDIA TWSP/ CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR UPTOWN SEWER SYSTEM
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Minor Subdivision for Hermina and Hall Rasmussen, 20780 Olinda
Trail, Scandia, MN 55073 and applicant, New Scandia Township,
14727 209th Street. Lot 37 and Part of Lot 31, County Auditors
Plat No 6. This Minor Subdivision is to divide one parcel into
two parcels and Parcel A is to be purchased by New Scandia
Township. for the Uptown Sewer System. On the grounds that
retained parcel meets zoning regulations and all set backs and
with the following conditions:
(1) Thirty feet from the center line of 205th Street
be dedicated
(2) Fifty feet from the center line of Olinda Trail be
dedicated
(3) Parcel A is approved by Washington County for the
septic system
This application also includes a Conditional Use Permit for the
Uptown Sewer System.
Edith Hadlich made a motion to accept the Planning Commission's
recommendation. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
passed unanimously.
SCANDIA HOMEOWNERS/TIM REMUS
Mr Tim Remus a proposal for a Tree Preservation Program for New
Scandia Township. A committee was appointed to review a Tree
Preservation Program. Tim Remus, Dan Booren, Mandy Musielewicz,
Bill Plowman, Paul Rasmussen and homeowner members.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Mr Mike White presented a proposal to amend the Subdivision
Ordinance number 903.03 regarding to Open Space/Parkland
Dedication. Mr White was also requesting that the Parks and
Recreation Committee review Major Subdivision and the committee
recommend park land or fees for the plats. Planning Commission
members will study the proposal and the Parks and Recreation
Committee will revise the proposal as needed and represent the
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proposal.
GRAVEL PIT INSPECTION
Ms Edith Hadlich reviewed the gravel pit inspection for the month
of August, 1995. This report is on file in the township office.
WORK COMMITTEE/DENSITY PROJECT FOR NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP
The following persons were assigned to work with Ms Ginny Harris
on the Density Project: Kevin Nickelson, Mary Lanz and Bill
Plowman.
Meeting adjourned.
Dol res Pe on
New Scandi Township Clerk