1-6-04 tb,pcJanuary 6, 2004
On the above date New Scandia Planning Commission held their regular monthly meeting. The
following Town Board Members were in attendance: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman
Michael Hinz, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden. Lisa Crum was absent.
David Plumb/Theodore Harms -Conditional Use Permit
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to approve the Conditional Use Permit for
applicant, David Plumb, 6508 Willow Wood Road, Edina, MN 55436 and owner Theodore
Harms, 2908 Marine Circle, Stillwater, MN 55082. County Auditor Plat 6, 1.03 A Lot 49, exc. to
Hwy vacated town road. To operate "Fine Norhern Oak", a light manufacturing business at
21239 Olinda Trail North for one year. On the grounds that the proposed use is currently
permitted in the General Business Zone, the proposed use will have minimal impact on health,
safety, welfare of neighborhood, have little impact on traffic/parking, little impact on utilities, and
is compatible with the Village Center policies in the Comprehensive Plan. Conditions are: 1)
proposed use meet MPCA requirements, 2) no outside storage permitted, 3) hours of operation to
be 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, 4)
signage meets the Township sign ordinance, 5) product deliveries occur during regular business
hours, 6) chimney emissions be monitored during first year, and no additional employees be hired
for six month, 7) the building owner will spruce up the grounds around the structure in the spring,
and 8) possible expansion of the business operation be cleared with the Township prior to
occurring. Findings are the business will be housed in an existing structure, it meets zoning
regulations for light manufacturing, it would seem to dovetail well with existing neighboring
commercial businesses, and the business would provide a unique addition to the Scandia business
community.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendations for
the Conditional Use Permit for applicant, David Plumb and owner Theodore Harms to
operate Fine Northern Oak at 21239 Olinda Trail, Scandia, MN 55073. Blair Joselyn
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandia Township Clerk