7-01-97 tb,pcJuly 1, 1997
On the above date New Scandia Planning Commission held their
regular monthly meeting. The following Town Board members were
also present: Charles Nordin, Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Vice
Chairman, Kevin Nickelson, Robert Jensen and Dennis Seefeldt.
Alan Burke
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to deny the
variance request to Alan Burke, 22080 Kirk Avenue, Scandia, MN
55073, Block 1, Lot 2, Williamsburg Plat. A variance of 20 feet
to 10 feet on the ground that there is sufficient area to build a
garage that wouldn't require a variance. Findings are that
granting this variance would set a precedent for granting
variances on new construction.
Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission's
recommendation as the structure can be placed on the lot without
a variance. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Lee Debeau
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
variance's to Lee Debeau, 19039 Larkspur Ave., North, Marine, MN.
55047. Lot 5, Block 2, Holiday Beach 2nd Plat. A bluffline
setback to construct a 24' x 34' garage on the grounds that it is
the best location for the structure. Conditions are: 1) erosion
be controlled on the bluffline, 2) the southeast corner of the
garage has to be no more than 20 feet east of the bluffline and
10 feet from the side property line, 3) the garage color matches
the house which will be painted white, and 4) the garage be one
story. Findings are erosion and drainage will be improved and
there is no objection from neighbors.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission's
recommendation to approve the variance request for Lee Debeau.
Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Neal Hanson
This hearing was tabled until the August 5, 1997 Planning
Commission meeting.
Shirley Seliger
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
following variance's to Shirley, Seliger, 2671 Midvale,
Maplewood, MN. 55119. Lot 17, Block 4, Bliss Plat 1st Division.
To construct a 111 x 28' porch addition on the south side of the
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home; a 10' x 10' entryway addition on the west side of the home;
and a 22' x 30' detached garage:
(1) Lot size- 1.5 acres required; .26 acres exiting
(2) Lake setback - 100' required; 31' to porch addition
and 53' to the garage
(3) Road setback - 40' required; 26' proposed for the
garage
(4) Approval to construct the garage closer to the road
than the house
on the grounds that 1) the entryway addition on the roadside
would meet the road setback requirement and would not have any
negative impact on the view from the lake, 2) the porch addition
would not extend any closer to the lake then the existing
structure, 3) the garage is proposed closer to the road than the
house, however that is common on lakeshore lots and actually
preferable, and 4) all other setbacks would be met for this
addition. Conditions are as follows: 1) the height of the
addition shall not exceed the height of the existing cabin, 2)
the two sheds on the northwest corner of the property be removed
by the time the building project is complete, and 3) the
remaining shed is to be 10 feet from the north property line and
have a 20 foot road setback.
Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission's
recommendations for Shirley Seliger. Kevin Nickelson seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Gravel Pit Inspections
Dan Booren and Dennis Seefeldt inspected the gravel pits on June
30, 1997. Mr. Seefeldt reported there was no activity at the
Bracht Pit. The road was in need of repair and the township has
received complaints from neighbors about the road. At Barton pit
the area was neat and clean, but there was a odor from the pit
1/2 mile away. Dresel Pit they saw no survey stakes on the north
end, and this was to be surveyed 6 months ago. There is a 929'
grade elevation required and they were below the grade by 3 to 6
feet. Some restoration had been done on the north slope; back -
fill from County 52 Project was put there. The south slope had
been reclaimed and reseeded last year. Now it has been remined,
it is below grade and they are putting in back fill. Mr Booren
will review the County's mining permit application for Bracht and
comment to the Town Board.
Charlie Benson, Melanie Trail, asked the Planning Commission to
reconsider their denial of his request to build a boat garage.
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Mr. Hebert, Township Attorney informed Mr. Benson he has the
right to submit another request six months after denial and go
through the public hearing process again.
Meeting adjourned.
Xore: erson
New Scandia Township Clerk