6-06-99 tb,pcJuly 6, 1999
On the above date New Scandia Planning Commission held their
regular monthly meeting. The following Board Members were
present: Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman, Paul
Rasmussen, Michael Hinz, Robert Jensen and Bruce McConoughey.
Richard LeRoux/Conditional Use Permit
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
Conditional Use Permit to Richard M. LeRoux, All Season Lawn and
Sports, 19707 Manning Trail, Sc-andia, MN 55073. Lots 6,7,8,
Block 8, Scandia Addition. For one year with the following
conditions: 1)the applicant agrees to provide a landscape plan
as required in Section 9.11 of the zoning codes and financial
guarantee of 125915 of the cost to the Township prior to the
issuance of a building permit to guarantee the completion of the
proposed landscaping;2)any signs obtain an amendment to this
permit or are approved by a separate Conditional Use Permit;3)
any outdoor storage is shown on a site plan and approved by the
Township;and 5)Washington County reviews and approves the septic
system capacity and design.
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the Planning Commission
recommendation for the Conditional Use Permit for Richard M.
LeRoux. Bruce McConoghey seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Greg Zauner/Variance
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
variances to Greg Zauner, 15171 Pilar Road, Scandia, MN 55073.
That part of the NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 11, Township 32,
Range 20. To expand the garage closer to the road than the house
and the sideyard setback variance of 19 feet to 20 feet on the
grounds that no other alternatives are feasible for garage
expansion on the site.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Planning Commission
recommendation to grant the variances to Greg Zauner for the
addition of the garage and sideyard.
Bruce and Janet Swenson/Goose Lake Farm Estates/Final Plat
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to approve the
final plat of Goose Lake Farm Estates with the following
conditions: 1)the grading and drainage plan be approved by the
Minnesota Soil and Water Conservation District;2)the road plan be
approve by the township engineer;3)the landscape plan be approved
by the Town Planner;4)preparation and approval of the Development
Agreement;5)approval of Declaration of Protective Covenants,
Easements and Restrictions;6)a letter of credit;and 7)a title
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opinion are submitted before the final signing of the mylar plat.
Findings are it meets all township ordinances.
Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission
recommendations for the final plat for Goose Lake Farm Estates.
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Greg and June Amundson/Minor Subdivision and Variance
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the
approval of the Minor Subdivision for Parcels A and B as shown on
the Certificate fo Survey prepared by Carley-Torgersen, Inc. on
the grounds that it is a reversal of a subdivision under the
former ordinance that is consistent with the current township
ordinance an will result in no additional density and that they
approve the variance for a garage to be constructed closer to the
road than the house on Parcel A on the grounds that there are no
practical alternatives on the site for the garage. Conditions
are:l)the garage match the home exterior;2)be no closer than 175
feet from the centerline of Highway 95, and 3)not exceed the
allowable square footage of 2,500 square feet. For Greg and June
Amundson, 20575 St. Croix Trail, Scandia, MN 55073. The SW 1/4
of the NW 1/4 of Section 19, Township 32, Range 20.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations for the Minor Subdivision for Greg and June
Amundson. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Jeff House/Bluffs of East Bay/Fill Strips
Letters were reviewed from Carnelian -Marine Watershed District,
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Jeff House
regarding permit violations for filling of wetlands on Big Marine
Lake by Developer, Jeff House. Mr. House stated he was working
with Molly Shodeen of the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources and a letter was received from Ms. Shodeen informing
the township that she is working with Mr. House to restore the
area affected on his property.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion that Mr. House submit a $5,000.00
certified check to the township office and the check shall be
held for one year and until the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources signs off on the restoration and a letter stating Mr.
House will do the preliminary work before the closing of the sale
of the property. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
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Antonio Charles/Two Foot Overhang On Pole Building
Dennis Seefeldt stated Mr. Charles had called him regarding the
required two foot overhang on the pole shed he was building. He
staged he had a one foot overhang on the house and this building
would be close to the house and questioned why he could no have a
one foot overhang. It was agreed this was in the new ordinance
and specifies a two foot overhang is required.
Bruce Thielen
Mr. Thielen stated he was working for the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources as the Access Acquisition Specialist/Trails and
Waterways and he is looking for lake access in the east area of
the lake.
Meeting adjourned.
Dolo es ter
New Scandia wnship Clerk
?Correction by Town Board when accepting the minutes on July 20,
1999:
Richard LeRoux/All Season Lawn and Sports
The tailer on the property must be removed by the end of the
year.