9-02-97 tb,pcSeptember 2, 1997
On the above date New Scandia Planning
regular monthly meeting. The following
present: Charles Nordin, Robert Jensen
James Conlan
Commission held their
Board Members were also
and Paul Rasmussen.
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
variances to James Conlan, 19186 Larkspur Avenue North, Marine,
MN. 55047. Lot E of Registered Land Survey No. 72. To construct
a 24 x 28 garage: 1)Lot size 11,200 square feet, 2) Rear yard
setback 10 feet , and 3) Wetland setback 30 feet on the grounds
that the present garage is inadequate. Conditions are no filling
of wetland and the garage match the house in color. Findings are
it is behind the house and least intrusive to the neighborhood
and there were no complaints from neighbors.
Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendations for Mr. James Conlan. Paul Rasmussen seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Jerome Fearing
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Minor Subdivision to Jerome Fearing, 20200 Quinnel Avenue,
Scandia, MN 55073. SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 19, Township 32,
Range 20. To divide 16.53 acres into three parcels of 5.08, 5.87
and 5.58 acres on the grounds that all three of the parcels meet
the minimum dimensional requirements of the ordinance and contain
at least one acre of buildable land excluding all setbacks.
Conditions are: 1) drainage easements are dedicated around the
wetland area and along the creek. 2) Thirty-three feet from the
centerline of Quinnell Avenue is dedicated for roadway purposes,
and 3) one shed (205 square feet) is removed. Findings are it
is the consensus of the Planning Commission that the angles
delineated are best sites for lot lines, mound septic systems
have been approved by the Washington County Department of Public
Works, and no concerns from neighbors.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Nancy Stratton/Rezone Maxwill Bay
Mr. Fritz Knaack, Attorney representing Ms. Stratton, requested
the Planning Commission and Town Board consider keeping all
lakeshore lot sizes the same, whether platted or unplatted, when
they revise the zoning ordinances. A letter was read from Dennis
O'Donnell, Washington County Senior Land Use Specialist, stating
the property is zoned A-2 which requires a five acre
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minimum lot. The property was platted in 1988 by Fred Rierman
and each lot was at least five acres. Anyone purchasing the
property in this development knew or should have known the
property was zoned A-2. Land areas surrounding the Maxwill Bay
Subdivision are also zoned with five acre minimums under the
Township zoning. Ms. Stratton stated she was aware of the five
acre lot size, but requested the Township be consistent with
Washington County. Ms. Stratton would attend the Growth
Management Task Force meeting.
Neal Hanson
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
variances to Neal Hanson, 23255 Lofton Court North, Scandia, MN.
55073. Lot 12, Sandgren Addition. The following variances
for a addition to existing homesite: 1) Setback 74 feet from 100
feet from the lake, 2) Lake Frontage 99.99 feet from 150 feet,
and 3) Lot Size 23,585 square feet from 1.5 acres, on grounds
that is the most reasonable use of the existing property.
Conditions are the three season porch will not be constructed.
Findings are no objections form neighbors, homes on adjacent
properties are closer to the lake, the addition as proposed is no
closer to the lake than existing deck, a new septic system, is
proposed, a new well has been installed for a three bedroom
system and is adequate for the house design, and the proposed 3.5
feet additional roof height will not add additional living space.
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the Planning Commission
recommendation. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
The Township Board did discuss the porch addition and stated a
three season porch is a nice addition to a home, but agreed not
to include this in their motion.
The following concepts were presented for review: Bonneyview
Too, Ekdahl Estates and Glenfiddich, the public hearings for
these plats will be September 23, and September 24.
Jeff House/Rezone Request
Mr. Jeff House requested a rezone from Conservancy to R-1
residential on a 13 acre parcel on the north side of Big Marine
Lake. This parcel of land is landlocked and Mr. Hebert, Township
Attorney stated a rezone could not be considered until it is
determined how the landrwill be accessed.
Me tin 'ourned.
olores P erson ownshiP Clerk