10-06-98 tb,pcOctober 6, 1998
On the above date New Scandia Township Planning Commission held
their regular monthly meeting. The following Town Board Members
were also present: Dennis Seefeldt, Chairman, Paul Rasmussen,
Robert Jensen, Kevin Nickelson and Bruce McConoughey.
Willard Sykes/Variance
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
variance request of Willard Sykes, 13090 182nd Street, Marine, MN
55047. Lot 7, Big Lake View. To construct a garage closer to
the road then the house on the grounds that it is a reasonable
use of property and will meet setback requirements. Conditions
are the present garage will be removed no later than May 31,
1999. Findings are the new garage will be further from the road
than existing garage and no objections from neighbors.
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the Planning Commission
recommendation for Mr. Willard Sykes for the construction of a
garage closer to the road then the house. Bruce McConoughey
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Conditional Use Permit Renewals
The Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to renew the
following Conditional Use Permits: 1) Jenrik Marketing, Skip
Stromberg, 21090 Olinda Trail, Scandia, MN 55073, for office
space; 2) Security State Bank, 21190 Ozark Avenue, Scandia, MN
55073; to operate the Scandia Bank; 3) John Fraley, 22570 Manning
Trail, Scandia, MN 55073; 4) Roger Olson, 19650 Orwell Avenue
North, Marine, MN 55047, to construct custom fishing tackle. For
five years under the conditions present with the permits.
Jeffrey Lee/Variance
Planning Commission recommends to the Towns Board to grant the
following variances to Jeffrey Lee, 18200 Olinda Trail, Marine,
MN 55047, Part of Govt Lot 5, Section 34. 1) Lot Size 1.5 acres
to .78 existing,; 2) Lot Width at lake 150' to 52' existing; 3)
Sideyard Setback 101 to 1' existing; 4) Public Road Frontage 150'
to none, on the grounds that the addition will be an improvement
to the home and the area, and the storm water run-off will be
contained on applicant's property. Conditions are the addition
to be constructed as presented with approximately 4 feet as
closet setback on new addition; the foundation is examined to
determine if it is adequate for the improvements planned; and the
roof run-off is contained on applicant's property. Findings are
that with the lot configuration, well location and good
foundation it would make it difficult to relocate the home;
neighbors support the improvements; roof run-off will stay on the
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property; the 201 collector system is adequate for the additional
bedroom; and the driveway is paved and currently being used by
several homes.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation for Jeffrey Lee and recommend to Mr. Lee that he
should make a adapt to upgrade the driveway. Bruce McConoughey
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Due to the General Election on November 3, 1998 the Town Board
meeting and Planning Commission shall be held at 8:00 p.m. The
Town Board's reconvened meeting shall follow the Planning
Commission's meeting.
Ms. Nancy Madden moved to adjourn the meeting.
Do red--Pe-t-erson
New Scandi,. Township Clerk