12-02-97 tb,pcDecember 2, 1997
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, Paul
Rasmussen, Kevin Nickelson, Robert Jensen and Dennis Seefeldt.
Conditional Use Permit Renewals
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
renewals of the following Conditional Use Permit:
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation to approve the Conditional Use Permit renewal for
Nels Gronquist for a rental unit at his residence. Greg and
Sharon Wald to operate Making Tracks and Peggy Schneider to
operate Scandia Feed and Pet. These renewals shall be for five
years on the grounds that there were no complaints written or
expressed during public comment. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Nielson Lakes Estates
Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation to approve final plat approval for Nielson Lake
Estates dated 12/02/97. On the grounds it meets all dimensional
requirements of the ordinance. Conditions are Mr. Howard
Hawkinson provides a Development Agreement and Title Opinion.
Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Donald Frogh-Glenfiddich Final Plat
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation to approve the final plat dated 12/02/97 for
Donald Frogh/Glenfiddich on the grounds it meets all ordinance
requirements with the condition that a Title Opinion is
submitted. Findings are it is a reasonable use of the described
property and approval has been granted by the DNR. Kevin
Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Todd Crabtree/Maple Hills Final Plat
Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation for final plat approval for Maple Hills/Todd
Crabtree dated 12/02/97. On the grounds the plat meets ordinance
requirements. Conditions are submission of: 1) Development
Agreement, 2) Title Opinion, 3) Letter of Credit, and 4) the
lowest floor elevation be no lower than 974.6 feet on Lot 1 of
Block 2. Findings are a reasonable use of the property. Dennis
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Seefeldt seconded the motion. Kevin Nickelson made the following
amendment to the motion. A discussion was held regarding the
road standards for the construction of the road in the plat. It
was agreed Mr. Crabtrees Engineer and the Township Engineer work
together on the requirements and the road be of full width on the
South East corner of the plat. Robert Jensen accepted the
amendment. Seconded by Dennis Seefeldt seconded the amendment.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Barbara Reichstadt/Bonneyview
Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation to a approve the final plat of Bonneyview Two for
Barbara Reichstadt dated 12/02/97. On the grounds it meets all
ordinance requirements. Conditions are 1) A Development
Agreement tying Lot 1 with Outlot H in Chisago County be recorded
with the plat in both Washington and Chisago Counties, and 2) all
building floor elevations to be three feet above 100 year
elevations and changes reflected on the final plat. Findings are
it is a reasonable use of described property. Paul Rasmussen
seonded the motion with the addition a Title Opinion must be
presented. Motion adopted unanimously.
Sunset View/Timothy Barton
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve the Planning Commission
recommendation for final plat approval of Sunset View/Timothy
Barton dated 12/02/97. On grounds that it meets all ordinance
requirements. Conditions are: (1 grading and drainage plans be
approved by Town Engineer and Washington County Soil and Water
Conservation District, 2) a wetland report be submitted, 3) soil
testing is approved, 4) thirty-three feet on 240th Street and
Pomroy Avenue are dedicated to the Township for road purposes,
and 5) a Title Opinion be submitted. Findings are it is a
reasonable use of the property. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Ekdahl Estates/Gail Dietrich
Mr. Dupslaff requested time to discuss the plat for Ekdahl
Estates as the plat does not have preliminary plat approval.
The Town Board directed the township office to publish a change
of time for the December 16, 1997 Town Board meeting to 6:30 p.m.
and that the Planning Commission shall also be present at this
meeting. The office was also instructed to inform Mr. Bill Clapp
about the meeting.
Meeting adj u ned .
Dolores Pet son
New Scand' Township Clerk