04-02-96 tb,pcApril 2, 1996
On the above date New Scandia Planning Commission held their
regular monthly meeting. The following Board Members were also
present: Chairman, Charles Nordin, Vice Chairman, Duane
Thompson, Edith Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson and Paul Rasmussen.
GRAVEL HEARING, JAMES ZAVORAL PIT
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
renewal of the Mining Permit 494-91132, Dr James Zavoral, Section
19, on grounds that the annual inspection found no violations of
the permit during 1995 and that we are informed by Roger Rydeen
that the County has received the annual report with the same
conditions as in 1995. Findings are no complaints were received
from the public.
Edith Hadlich made a motion to accept the Planning Commissions
recommendation. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
GRAVEL HEARING, BRACHT PIT
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
renewal of Mining Permit #94-91104 to Mr Paul Bracht, Bracht
Pit,Section 35, on the grounds that the mine is operating in
compliance with the County's ordinance and permit requirements
with the same conditions as 1995. Findings are no complaints
were received from the public.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commissions
recommendation. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
GRAVEL HEARING, TILLER CORPORATION/BARTON SAND AND GRAVEL
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
renewal of the Mining Permit # 94-94033, for Tiller Corporation/
Barton Sand and Gravel in Section 7, on the grounds no violations
were found during the annual inspections and the operation has
complied with the requirements imposed as part of their mining
permit with the same conditions as 1995. Findings are the
activities completed in 1995: installation of a new containment
system for the above ground storage tanks, repair of fencing,
installation of landscaping for screening purposes along 228th
Street North, conducting noise tests, groundwater quality testing
of three on -site wells, increasing the asphalt plant's stack
height, and completing restoration of the north 40 acres.
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Duane Thompson made a motion to accept the Planning Commissions
recommendation. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion. Mr Kevin
Nickelson stated he has received complaints regarding odor from
the Mining Operation and one resident stated he has received a
coating of a black product on their residence. Mr Brent
Schlueter informed the boards if a problem like this occurs to
call him directly. The motion adopted unanimously.
GRAVEL HEARING DRESEL PIT
No representative of the dresel Pit was in attendance as required
by the township. The clerk was directed to send Dresel
Contracting a letter stating no action on permit renewal was
taken at this meeting and Dresel Contracting shall be present at
the May 7, 1996 Planning Commission.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to send a letter to Dresel
Contracting and inform them the Mining Permit has expired and
that no hauling from the pit shall be allowed. The Public
Hearing for the Dresel Contracting shall be held on May 7, 1996.
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
REQUEST FOR OPERATING FIVE (5) SATURDAYS IN 1996 WITH A 36 HOUR
NOTIFICATION
A letter was read dated February 15, 1996, to New Scandia
Township from Brent Schlueter/Tiller Corporation, requesting
permission to operate five (5) Saturdays in 1996 with a 36 hour
request and notification period instead of the required 10 day
prior request and notification requirement of Section 701.10.
The reason given was the difficulty in complying with the 10 day
prior request and notification requirement of and to alleviate
customer scheduling conflicts.
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board that it set a
date in the future for a Public Hearing concerning a possible
change in the future to address Section 701.10 in New Scandia
Township's Mining Ordinance.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
SCOTT AND MARY DUNCAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Planning Commission recommends to grant the Conditional Use
Permit to Scott and Mary Duncan, applicant, 19677 Parkview Lane
North, Scandia, Mn 55073 and owner Dr Jordon R Arvold, 1339
Hungerford Pt. St Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024. Property that
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part of Lots 5 and 6, Revision of Vasa, 19707 St croix Trail
North, Scandia, MN 55073. For a Music Studio and Retail Business
on the grounds that usage is similar to prior use with the
following conditions:
(1) Minnesota Department of Transportation reviews the
proposed use and driveway entrance and the driveway
widened to 24' if they recommend this be done.
(2) The historic character of the building remain in tact.
No additional signage is allowed. A sign permit must
be obtained from,Washington County for change in the
existing sign.
(3) A new joint parking agreement between Dr Arvold and
Mr Bennett specifying number of spaces Dr Arvold
is entitled to and length of agreement be recorded with
the township.
Edith Hadlich made a motion to accept the Planning Commissions
recommendation. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
JAMES BAKER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Conditional Use Permit to James Baker, 23140 Melanie Trail North,
Scandia, MN 55073. Lots 12 and 13, Linnell Bone Lake
Addition on the grounds that it would meet the definition of a
home occupation with the following conditions:
(1) The office is to be located in the house.
(2) No staining in garage on site.
(3) Limited amount of product stored on premises.
(4) Obtain a hazardous waste generator's license from
Washington County if required by Washington County.
Findings are two precedents of record for home occupations of
this type, no onsite business activities, no traffic problems and
no extra parking spaces.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept the Planning Commissions
recommendation. Duane Thompson seconded the motion. Mr
Nickelson stated the Town Board is comfortable with Washington
County directing the Hazard Waste part of the permit. Motion
adopted unanimously.
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BETTY WOJTOWICZ/MINOR SUBDIVISION
Ms Betty Wojtowicz, 26695 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN 55073.
Part of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 11,
Township 32, North, Range 20 West for a Minor Subdivision on the
grounds that the remaining 35 acre parcel will meet ordinance
requirements after the split and an approvable driveway can
service that parcel, with the following conditions;
(1) The 5.2 acre parcel transferred to Mr Goodrich must
be combined on the.same deed as the parcel Mr Goodrich
already has and that no additional residence be
constructed on the newly created 10.6 acre parcel.
(2) Drainage easements are dedicated around wetland areas.
(3) Driveway permit is approved by Washington County
Department of Public Works.
(4) That wetland easement deeds be granted to the Township
for water conservation purposes.
(5) Soil testing is done on the remaining 35 acne site
and it can accommodate a mound septic system.
(6) A narrative description of the wetland easement be
added to the April 2, 1996 Certificate of Survey.
Duane Thompson made a motion to approve the Planning Commission
recommendation with the addition that no Park Fee of $400.00 be
paid at this time, but the $200.00 Park Fee be assessed when a
building permit is issued by Washington County. Paul Rasmussen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
BRUCE SWENSON CONCEPT OF MAJOR PLAT/CLUSTERING ROUSING
Mr Bruce Swenson presented the concept of a Major
Subdivision/Cluster Housing for review. Planning Commission
recommends to the Town Board to approve the new concept for
Swenson Goose Lake Farm, Certificate of Survey for April 2, 1996.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commissions
recommendation. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to appoint the following persons to
the Growth Management Task Force. Edith Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson
from the Town Board, all members of the Planning Commission,
Colleen Firkus, Secretary, Gary Hogle, Richard Tetzlaff, John
Borchert, Teri Dryer and LaVayne Dupslaff. Paul Rasmussen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandi Townshi p Clerk