7-6-04 tb,pcJuly 6, 2004
The New Scandia Township Planning Commission held their regular monthly meeting on this
date. The following Town Board Members were also present: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Vice
Chairman Michael Hinz, Lisa Crum, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden.
TIM KQEHLER-VARUNCE
Planning Commission recommends the Town Board to approve the variance for Tim Koehler,
13070 Oakhill Road, Scandia, MN 55073. That part ofE'/2 of SE'/4 of Section 9, Township 32,
Range 20. To build an accessory structure closer to the road than the house on the grounds that it
will not significantly alter the character of the neighborhood and that it is a reasonable request for
an accessory structure. Conditions are 1) siding must match primary structure in style and color,
2) nine 6 -foot spruce trees be planted on the south side of the structure for screening, 3) that in the
future the structure cannot be added onto closer to the road, and 4) all setbacks be met.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendation for
Tim Koehler with the amendment that the accessory building match the color of the house.
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
RICHARD AND JUDY OLSON-NHNOR SUBDIVISION
The Planning Commission made a motion to table the request until an alternate plan could be
submitted meeting road frontage requirements on the condition that Mr. Olson signs a 60 -day
waiver.
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to grant the Minor Subdivision to B.
Thomas Hoffman and Michel A. Hoffinan, 13500 205t1i Street North, Scandia, MN 55073. SW 1/4
of NW 1/4 of Section 22, Township 32, Range 20. To subdivide a 33.99 acre parcel into 3 parcels:
Parcels A and B at 3.99 acres each and Parcel C 25.87 acres on the grounds that the development
meets all the requirements for the zone it is located in and it is a reasonable use of the property.
Conditions are 1) a letter of septic site approval from the county be submitted to the township, 2)
drainage easements be granted to the township, 3) park fees of $2,000.00 be paid to the township,
4) contact the Carnelian -Marine Watershed District, and 5) a Development Agreement be
submitted stating the lots cannot be further subdivided without consent of the Town Board.
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendations for a
Minor Subdivision for B. Thomas and Michel A. Hoffman. Lisa Crum seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
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July 6, 2004
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I C"OGER BERGMAN-HILLSHADE FARM FINAL PLAT APPROVAL
Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to approve the final plat of Hillshade
Farm for Roger Bergman on the grounds that it is a reasonable use of the property. Conditions
are 1) all the previous conditions are met, 2) a conservation easement be established to protect the
wetlands on the east of the property, 3) the road easement does not need to be vacated, 4)
variance for road length is approved, 5) a development agreement be submitted and approved by
the Town Board, 6) submit an Opinion of Title within 30 days of submission of the final plat to
the County Board for approval, 7) on the final plat, the lowest floor elevation of the building,
such elevation shall be at least two feet above the 100 year flood elevation, and 8) Letter of Credit
for landscaping plan to be 125% of cost of landscaping and written in development agreement.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendations for
final plat approval for Hillshade Farm. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
Dolores Peter 1
New Scandi ownship Clerk