6-04-02 tb,pcJune 4, 2002
On the above date New Scandia Planning Commission held their regular monthly meeting. The
following Board Members were also present: Dennis Seefeldt, Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Vice
Chainnan, Michael Hinz, Nancy Madden and John Martineau.
TONY DEGONDA-VARLANCE
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the variance to Tony Degonda,
13100182 nd Street, Marine, MN 55047. Lot 6, Big Lake View. For Lot size 2'/z acres to 1.1
acres. To remove existing home and construct a new dwelling. It is required that Mr.Degonda
contact Carnelian -Marine Watershed and have erosion control plans.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendation for
Tony Degonda. John Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
EDWARD ERICKSON-MINOR SUBDIVISION
Plamiing Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the Minor Subdivision for
Edward Erickson, 13351 2051h Street North, Scandia, MN 550473. NE 1/4 of SW'/4 of SW 1/4 of
the SW '/4, and NW 1/4 of the SW '/4 except the North 660 feet of the West 330 feet thereof, all in
Section 22. To divide 21.14 acre Parcel B from a 113 acre parcel on the ;grounds that the property
is over 40 acres in size, the required concept plan for future development has been submitted for
approval and does include a future road access for all parcels, and all of the lots are either over 20
acres or 2 to 3 acres in size as required. Conditions are: 1) A right-of-way easement for the
proposed road to the subdivided parcel shall be conveyed to the Township, approved by the
Township Attorney and filed with Washington County; 2) Applicant must obtain ownership of
designated Parcel C in order to meet road frontage requirements; 3) Owners of Parcel A and B
must develop a maintenance agreement for roadway easement and submit to the Township for
approval; 4) The road easement to Parcel B must meet township standards for emergency
vehicles; 5) Drainage easements must be reviewed and approved by the Township Engineer; 6)
Park dedication fees paid in cash in lieu of land; 7) Soil testing is completed for Parcel B with
required conditions for sewage disposal system being met; 8) Wetlands reviewed by Watershed;
and 9) A development agreement between the property owner and the Township must be
recorded with the property covering the restrictions and obligations of this subdivision. Findings
are application and minor subdivision meet zoning requirements.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendations for
the Minor Subdivision for Edward Erickson. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Mark Rossi -Variance
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to approve variances for Mark Rossi and
Carol Rossi, 14892 Old Marine Trail, Marine, MN 55047. E'/2 of the SE 1/4 of SW'/4 of SE'/4 of
Section 26. Lake Setback variance of 133 feet to the house, the Lot Size variance of 2.6 acres,
and a variance for construction of a garage closer to the road than the house be approved on the
grounds it is a reasonable use of the property. Conditions; l) Applicant move parking area and
garage to the west in order to increase its distance from lake. Improved site distances negate need
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for a retaining wall and reduce amount of ordinance variance for road and lake setbacks; 2) Top
of roof line is no more than 35feet; 3) The owner follow revised plan brought to meeting on June
4, 2002. Findings are the circumstances were not created by the landowner and it will not alter
the essential character of the locality.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendations for
variances to construct a addition to existing dwelling and construct a garage for Mark and
Carol Rossi. John Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimsouly.
Meeting adjourned.
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New Scandia Township Clerk