6-03-97 tb,pcJune 3, 1997
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. Paul
Rasmussen, Kevin. Nickelson, Robert Jensen and Dennis Seefeldt.
John Kramer and Joyce Kramer
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
variance to John and Joyce Kramer, 19355 Oxboro Avenue, Marine,
MN 55047. NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 2-6, Township 32, Range 20.
To construct a 240 square foot horse barn 90 feet from a wetland
versus the required 200 foot setback on the grounds that it is
the most suitable location for configuration of property.
Conditions are that New Scandia's Ordinance 730.01 will be
followed in regards to manure management. Findings are no
comment or concerns from neighbors.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept with the condition that
only one horse shall be allowed due to only 2 1/2 acres grazable
land. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion. Kevin Nickelson yes,
Paul Rasmussen, yes. Charles Nordin, no, Robert Jensen, no and
Dennis Seefeldt, yes. Motion failed.
No
Gregory Benson
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
variance to Gregory Benson, 21120 Olinda Trail, Scandia, MN
55073. County Auditors Plat No. 6, Lot 11. Sideyard setback
variance from 20 feet to 4 feet on the grounds that it would be
an improvement of the property. Conditions are:) a maintenance
agreement be established with the neighbor, 2) a drainage plan be
established for water runoff between the garages to the back of
Benson's lot, and 3) an easement over both properties be
recorded. Findings are no neighbors objecting.
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendations. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Curt Kees
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant a Minor
Subdivision to Curt Kees, 212 Hwy. 35, Osceola, Wisconsin 54020.
N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 12, Township 32, Range 20. To
divide a. 10.57 acres into two parcels of 5.07 and 5.5 acres,
and the road frontage variance from 300 feet to 296 feet on
Parcel A on the grounds that it meets ordinance requirements
with the exception of the road frontage on Parcel A.
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Conditions are: 1) drainage easement is dedicated around the
wetland area, 2) thirty-three feet from the centerline of Pilar
Road North is dedicated to the Township for road purposes, and
3) a 66 foot easement is dedicated across Parcel A to the 26 acre
parcel.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations with the following conditions: 1) a easement of
33 feet be dedicated across Parcel A for public access. No
buildings shall be built on the 26 acres unless developed.
Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Gerald Olson
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant
Preliminary approval for the Plat of Greenfield Estates for
Gerald Olson 11360 232nd Street, Scandia, MN 55073. Parts of
Section 4 and 5, Township 32, Range 20 West. On the grounds that
all parcels meet ordinance standards. Conditions are: 1)
drainage plan approved by WMO, 2) a road agreement be obtained
from Mr. Olson and Mr. Dahlin dedicating the south 33 feet of
Dahlin's property and the north 33 feet of Olson's property to
the township for road purposes, 3) Mr. Olson donate land for a
township built turnaround on the end of 235th Street, 4) the lake
lot is not part of the subdivision, and 5) Mr. Olson works with
the township engineer in relocating driveways on Lots 2, 3 and 9.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendations with the following additions: Mr. Olson not be
required to pay the one time payment of $5,000.00 for possible
future maintenance or replacement of the private drain tile
recommended in the letter dated April 10, 1997 from Mark Doneux,
Minnesota Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr David Hebert,
shall contact Mr. Warren Dahlin regarding the the conveyence of
30 feet for road proposes on Meadowbrook. Mr. Olson has agreed
to convey 30 feet for easement. Paul Rasmussen seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
U.S. West New Vector/Joe Yasis
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Conditional Use Permit to U.S. West New Vector Group, Inc. Jaymes
D. Littlejohn, 4700 EDS Center, 80 South Eighth Street,
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2228 and property owner Jose -Maria and
Teresa Yasis, 12160 Scandia Trail, Scandia, MN 55073. Part of SE
1/4 of SE 1/4 of Township 32, Range 20 West. For a cellular base
station and tower on the grounds that it meets the standards of
the ordinance. Conditions are: 1) This permit allows for the
construction of a 199 foot telecommunications tower and
associated base equipment as shown on the submitted plans.
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2) The tower shall be located in accordance with the submitted
site plan and be on the design submitted. 3) The addition of any
new antennas to the tower shall require township approval. The
construction or addition of any base equipment for other
providers shall also require township approval. 4) The
Conditional Use Permit shall remain in effect as long as the
conditions of this permit are met. The grounds for revocation of
this permit shall be based on a find that: (i) The permittee has
failed to comply with conditions of approval imposed; or (ii) the
facility has not been properly maintained; or (iii) the facility
is no longer in use and has not been in use for the previous
twelve (12) months. 5) All rules and regulations of the FCC and
FAA must be met and complied with. 6) In the event of revocation
of a permit, the tower and all accessory structures must be
removed and the site restored to its original condition within
120 days. 7) Permanent platforms or structures, exclusive of
antennas, other then those necessary for safety purposes or for
tower maintenance are prohibited. 8) No advertising or
identification signs shall be placed on the tower or antennas. 9)
Structural design, mounting and installation of the antenna and
tower shall be in compliance with manufacturers specifications.
The plans shall be approved and certified by a registered
professional engineer. 10) Associated base equipment must be
located within a structure. Existing vegetation must remain to
screen the base of the structure. The tower accessory structures
shall be constructed of materials designed to minimize visibility
to the neighborhood and as approved by the Zoning Administrator.
11) The tower owner shall, in good faith, lease space to other
users so long as there is no disruption in the existing service
provided by the tower's existing users or no negative structural
impact upon the tower. 12) The bottom of the tower from ground
level to 12 feet above ground shall be designed in a manner to
preclude unauthorized climbing or shall be enclosed by a six (6)
foot high chain link fence with a locked gate;. 13) Antenna and
tower owners shall be required to conduct an annual inspection of
their facilities to insure continuing compliance with this
permit. A copy of the annual inspection report shall be provided
to the township. 14) A Conditional Use Permit must be obtained
from Washington County. 15) An access permit must be obtained
from Minnesota Department of Transportation. 16) The tower will
have a 500 foot setback from any neighboring residence. Findings
are no neighbors voicing opposition.
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
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Brad Smith
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Minor Subdivision to Brad Smith, 611 South Holcomb, Stillwater,
MN 55082. Nw 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 16, and the NE 1/4 of
the SE 1/4 of Section 17, Township 32, Range 20 West. On the
grounds that it meets all ordinances. Conditions are :1) Sixty-
six feet road dedication to the township is'made for the gravel
road off of Highway 97. A turnaround be constructed in
accordance with township specifications. 2) Thirty-three feet
from the'centerline of Meadowbrook Avenue North be dedicated to
the township for road purposes. 3) Soil testing is completed and
approved for the two vacant parcels. 4) Drainage easements are
dedicated around the wetland areas. 5) No deed will be approved
for recording until all issues above have been satisfactorily
completed. Findings are no negative comments from neighbors.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations and the turn around is adequate as inspected by
the Road Committee, Chairman, Kevin Nickelson. Paul Rasmussen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
Dolores Peterson
New Scan is Township Clerk
CORRECTION ON CURT KEES
The Town Board made the following correction on the June 17, 1997 meeting:
A public road would have to be built to township standards before
the 26 acres can be developed. Motion made by Paul Rasmussen to
accept constant agenda with correction on June 3, 1997 minutes.
Second by Kevin Nickelson, and motion adopted unanimously.
Do. ores erson
New Scandia Township Clerk