3-4-03 tb,pcMarch 4, 2003
On the above date New Scandia Planning Commission held their regular monthly meeting. The
following Board Members were also present. Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman, Paul
Rasmussen, Lisa Crum, and Nancy Madden. Absent: Michael Hinz.
Gravel Hearings
Bracht Bros.- Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to renew the Mining
Permit for Bracht Bros. for one year with the same conditions as last year. Findings are they have
met all Town and County Ordinances and conditions.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the recommendation for Bracht Bros. Mining
Permit for the year of 2003. Lisa Crum seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Dresel Contracting- Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to renew the Mining
Permit for Dresel Contracting for one year with the same conditions as last year. Findings are
they have met all Town and Country Ordinances and conditions.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the recommendation for Dresel Contracting
Mining Permit for the year of 2003. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
( Tiller Corporation(Barton Sand and Gravel) Planning Commission recommends to the Town
Board to renew the Mining Permit for Tiller Corporation's Barton Sand and Gravel for one year
with the same conditions as last year and that they make every effort to conform on "jake
braking" and to operate during day time hours. Findings are they have met all Town and County
Ordinances and conditions and run an exemplary operation.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendations for
Tiller Corporation (Barton Sand and Gravel) Mining Permit for the year of 2003. Lisa
Crum seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Zavoral- Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to renew the Mining Permit for
Zavoral Pit on the condition that only existing stockpile is removed.
Lisa Crum made a motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendation for the
Mining Permit for Zavoral Pit. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Jane Paskvan-Variance
The Jane Paskvan Public Hearing was tabled and Ms. Paskvan signed the 60 -day wavier.
Christopher lEpp-Variance
The Christopher Hipp variance was tabled and Mr. Gaffney, Building Contract signed the 60 -day
wavier.
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Robert and Betty Janu-Variance
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to approve the variance request for Robert
and Betty Janu, 21859 Oldfield Avenue. Legal the NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 14, Township 32,
Range 20. To build an addition and deck on the grounds it is a reasonable use of the property.
Conditions are that the proposed deck for the front of the house be narrowed from 14 feet to 10
feet, thus maintaining the current setback of 27.6 feet, and the ramp be shortened 4 feet to
maintain setback of 27. 6 feet. Findings are current location of house and contour of the lake
cause the hardship. The following amendment was added: that the addition's exterior matches
the existing house and Best Management Practices are used during' construction.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission recommendation for
Robert and Betty Janu. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Manning Overlook -Preliminary Plat Revision
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant Preliminary Plat approval for
Manning Overlook, Gregory K. and Nancy L. Radefeldt, 29560 Glader Blvd. Lindstrom, MN
55045. The NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 7, Township 32, Range 20 and W. 136.25 feet of the
S 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and that part of the W 136.25 feet of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 lying
northerly of the S 1230 feet. Based on the revised survey dated February 27, 2003 on the grounds
that the current plat positively addresses the questions necessitating the tabling while maintaining
the 60% open space requirement. Findings are the plat meets the Open Space Development
requirements of the Township's Ordinances. The following amendments were added: —
Conditions that 1) a natural buffer on Lots 1 through 5, Block 1, be maintained 100 feet from the
drainage easement line on Outlot A back into the lots, 2) the Open Space be owned and managed
by the Homeowner's Association, 3) all easements are to be reviewed and approved by the Town
Engineer, 4) the pipeline easement and crossing must be verified and approved, and 5) the
recommendation in Jyneen Thatcher's letter dated February 28, 2003 be followed. 6) a driveway
agreement is established between owners of Lots 2 and 3, Block 2, for driveway maintenance.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendation for
the Plat of Manning Overlook for Gregory K. and Nancy L. Radefeldt subject to the
Development Agreement, Letter of Credit for the construction of roads and landscape plan.
Lisa Crum seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Mark Vedder-Concept of a Major Subdivision
Mr. Mark Vedder presented a change to aprevious concept for a Cluster Development. The
revised subdivision is based on lot averaging with three lots of 3 -acres, two lots of 2 -acres and
one lot of 50 -acres. Wetland easements need to be delineated and approved prior to submission
of a Preliminary Plat.
Do ores -Pet on
New Scandi ownship Clerk