05-07-96 tb,pcMay 7, 1996
On the above date New Scandia Township Planning Commission held
their regular monthly meeting. The following Town Board Members
were also present: Chairman, Charles Nordin, Vice Chairman,
Duane Thompson, Edith Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson and Paul
Rasmussen.
Gravel Hearing, Dresel Contracting
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board approval to
renew the Dresel Mining Permit for one year with the conditions
that all repairs are completed to Mr. McCurdy's satisfaction
including backfill and restoration of the excavated area; that
excavation cease on the embankment near the north property line
and within the required 100' setback; and excavation be limited
to the area indicated as Staged on the south side of the mine.
Duane Thompson made a motion to approve the Planning Commission
recommendation. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion. There was
discussion that Mr McCurdy should write a letter to the township
informing the township that Mr Dresel has completed the
restoration and that he was satisfied. The township office shall
speak to Mr McCurdy. Mr Nickelson questioned the problem with
gravel falling off the trucks on the highway. Mr Dresel informed
the board the trucks are cleaned before they leave the pits. The
motion adopted unanimously.,..
Anton Roggemann Minor Subdivision
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Minor Subdivision to Anton Roggemann, 16946 Scandia Trail,
Scandia, MN 55073. The East 25 acres lying west of the East 33
feet of the SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 13, Township 32, Range
20. To divide 25 acres into two parcels. The request for the
Minor Subdivision is approved as both parcels meet minimum
ordinance requirements with the following conditions:
(1,) Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District
approves fill for the driveway and establishes a
culvert size.
(2) Drainage easements are dedicated around the wetland
areas.
(3) Lowest floor of the new structure must be at least
three feet above the highest known elevation of the
pond.
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Findings are Minnesota Department of Transportation has issued a
driveway permit and Washington County has approved the soil tests
submitted for the installation of an on -site septic system
on the new parcel.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendations. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Terrance Bennett/Crabtrees Kitchen
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
variance and Conditional Use Permit to Terrance Bennett/Crabtrees
Kitchen, 19713 Quinnell Avenue North, Scandia, MN 55073. Lots 1-
4 and Lots 9-16, all in Block 10 and Lots 1-8, Block 15, in the
Revision of Vasa. The following variance is required to
construct a covered 81x49' walkway on the front of Crabtrees
Kitchen. Variances: Existing condition, front setback 18 feet
from required 40 feet and side yard setback 7 feet from required
40 feet and side yard 22 feet from required 40 feet. Both
existing the condition and the proposed addition fall within the
required 150 foot setback from the center line of Hwy. 95. On
the grounds that it will not be any closer to the road than the
walkway in front of the existing structure and will not encroach
on the parking area West of the structure. Mr. Plowman also
recommends to the Town Board that it grant a variance and
Conditional Use Permit to Mr. Bennett to add an outside 261x26'
deck to the south side of the existing structure on the grounds
that Dennis O'Donnell has not found it to be in conflict with
County Zoning Ordinances. With the following conditions:
(1) The septic tanks be inspected an pumped 4 times a
year.
(2) Water usage be metered. If any one -day the use exceeds
3,000 gallons, or any 30 day use exceeds an average
of 2,100 gallons per day, Mr Bennett must add to the
system and/or tanks, or take steps to reduce his use.
(3) This property lies within the boundaries of the St.
Croix River District. As such, the restaurant would be
considered a non -conforming use and could not expand.
Technically, the addition of the deck could be
considered an expansion of a non -conforming use. An
opinion must be received from the Minnesota DNR on
this matter.
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Findings are there is metering of water usage and effluent; the
National Park Service has no objections provided that the
expansion conform to all County and Local Ordinances; there
are more than enough parking spaces to accommodate the seating of
80 in the restaurant and 24 on the proposed deck; and there is
handicapped access on the south end of the proposed walkway.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendations. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion. Mr David
Hebert, Township Attorney informed the board that New Scandia
Township is the local government and this is a conforming use as
it is Zoned RB. Kevin Nickelson made a amendment to the motion
that adequate septic capacity exists on the property for the
additional use. Edith Hadlich seconded the amendment. Motion
adopted unanimously.
Robert Larson
Robert Larson request was tabled until Mr. Larson has a new plan
approved by Dennis O'Donnell.
Gilbert and Evelyn Regnier/Bone Lake Estates
A sketch plan of a Major Subdivision for Bone Lake Estates was
presented by LaVayne Dupslaff of Landmark Surveying for Gilbert
and Evelyn Regnier, 9060 Knollwood Drive, Stillwater, MN 55082.
The sketch plan has no common area and the remaining 20 acre lot
will have a deed restriction to prevent further development. Lot
size variances would be needed as the township is still using
current zoning ordinances. Kevin Nickelson suggested the lot
size on the lake lots could be reduced to 1 1/2 acres to reduce
the depth of the lake lots.
Mr David Hebert reviewed the Townships current Cluster
Development Ordinances an PUD Ordinances. Many of these
ordinances won't apply to the current cluster proposal.
Dan Booren/Cluster Development
Mr Dan Booren, 11522 Mayberry Trail, Marine, MN 55047 and Mr Todd
Drescher of Tood Drescher Architecture presented two designs for
a cluster development.
Meeting adjourned.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandia Township Clerk