1-07-03 tb,pcJanuary 7, 2003
On the above date New Scandia Township Planning Commission held their regular monthly
meeting. The following New Scandia Town Board Members were also present: Chairman,
Dennis Seefeldt, Lisa Crum, Michael Hinz and Nancy Madden. Vice Chairman, Paul Rasmussen
was absent.
Howard Hochule-Variance
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the following variances to
Howard Hochule, 18829 Layton Avenue, Marine MN 55047.. Legal: Lot 8, Block 1, Holiday
Beach. Geo: 31-032-20-11-0058. 1) Lot Size 2.5 acres to .11 acres existing, 2)Lot Coverage
25% to 31.5% existing, 3) Lake Frontage 150 feet to 55 feet, 4) Road Frontage 150 feet to 55 feet
existing, and 5) Lake Setback 100 feet to 30 feet existing, to enclose an existing porch with
window panels to make a three season porch on the grounds that it is a reasonable use of the
property. Condition is that the shed and the outdoor carpeting are removed as per agreement
from 1999 variance request to build a garage. Findings are the project does not encroach on the
lake any further than the current deck and hardship is due to unique circumstance of the lot.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendations with
the following conditions: 1( That the boat house, indoor/outdoor carpeting, small shed on
the road side is removed before the issuance of a Building Permit. Michael Hinz seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Jon Nelson -Variance
The Planning Commission tabled the Public Hearing request for Jon Nelson, applicant and owner,
Waland Companies until a new survey can be obtained. Mr. Nelson and Waland Companies
signed the 60 -day wavier.
Gerald & Judith Muffler -Minor Subdivision
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the Minor Subdivision to Gerald
and Judith Muller, 23323 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN 55073. Legal: The NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of
Section 2, Township 32, Range 20. GEO: 02-032-20-41-0001. To divide a 39.78 acre parcel into
Parcel A of 3 -acres, Parcel B of 3 -acres and residual Parcel C of 33.78 acres on the grounds that
standard density, lot size and street frontage are met, soil borings have been taken and they
conform, wetland easements and road easements are indicated, Conditions are: 1) Dedicate a
drain tile easement on Parcel A, 2) Park fees are paid in lieu of land, and 3) Septic systems are
approved by the County for Parcels A and B prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Michael Hinzmadea motion to accept the Planning Commission for the Minor Subdivision
for Gerald and Judith Muller. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Amend Development Code
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to approve adding the phrase "10 -foot
sideyard setbacks allowed for existing parcels 1.0 acres of less in size" to Sections 4.3 (4) and
5.3 (4).
Nancy Madden made a motion to accept the Planning Commission recommendations to a
amend the (Development Code Section 4.3 (4) and 5.3 (4). Michael Hinz seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Carnelian -Marine Watershed
Mr. Dan Fabian presented information on the Carnelian -Marine Watershed District including
what is a Watershed District, the regulatory process and when a district pen -nit is required, and
local government management plans.
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