08.b Draft minutes 08-02-2022 Planning Commission
August 2, 2022
The Scandia Planning Commission held their regular monthly meeting on the above date with
modifications. The meeting was conducted in-person and virtually over an electronic platform.
All participants who joined the meeting remotely could hear each other and contribute to
discussions.
Chair Jan Hogle called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The following were in attendance:
Commissioners Jon Engstrand, Perry Rynders (remote), and Chair Jan Hogle. Absent:
Commissioner Kirsten Libby. Staff participating: City Planner Evan Monson, City Administrator
Ken Cammilleri and City Clerk Brenda Eklund. City Council member Jerry Cusick was also
present.
PUBLIC FORUM
Duane Johnson, representing 21820 Lofton Avenue owner, questioned the amendment to the
future land use map for the property and the adjacent 10-acre lot as addressed at the July 5th
Planning Commission meeting. Staff answered questions he had regarding density calculations,
past mining activity and restoration, and accessory structure requirements.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA, MINUTES
Rynders, second by Engstrand, moved to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote.
Engstrand, second by Rynders, moved to approve the July 5, 2022 minutes as presented.
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
ELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR AND RECOMMENDATION
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
At the July 5th meeting, Travis Loeffler announced his resignation from the Planning
Commission, moving Vice-Chair Jan Hogle into the position of Chair. The Commission was
tasked with selecting a new Vice-Chair for the Commission.
Rynders, second by Engstrand, nominated Kirsten Libby as the Vice-Chair of the Planning
Commission. Motion carried 3-0 by roll call vote.
The recommendation to appoint Kirsten Libby as Planning Commission Vice-Chair will be
presented to the City Council at their meeting on August 16th.
PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO REMOVE
MINING OVERLAY DESIGNATION FROM PROPERTY AT 21820 LOFTON AVENUE
NORTH. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-10
Planner Monson described the process and recommendation to remove the mining overlay
designation from the future land use map for property at 21820 Lofton Avenue. The base zoning
of the property is General Rural. The 6.8-acre property is currently occupied by a single-family
residence, and considered non-conforming due to the mining overlay where residential use is not
permitted. Any future changes to the house or property would be a complicated process for the
property owner. Monson stated that it is unclear why the property was not removed from the
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mining zoning district when separated from the mine years ago. Last month, the Planning
Commission made a similar recommendation to amend the map for the adjacent 10-acre parcel to
the west.
Monson stated that staff with the mine operation had no objections with the requested change for
the parcel.
Chair Hogle opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. There were no comments and the hearing
was closed.
The Commissioners discussed the staff recommendation to amend the future land use map, and
agreed with the recommendation. A resolution was prepared with findings of approval, including
that the amendment would be consistent with the current residential use of the property and
would not conflict with the future mining activity of the nearby Scandia gravel pit.
Engstrand, second by Rynders, moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-10, Approving an
Amendment to the Future Land Use Map in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for property at
21820 Lofton Avenue North. Motion carried 3-0 by roll call vote.
The recommendation to approve the amendment will be presented to the City Council at their
meeting on August 16th. If approved, the Met Council must then review the request for
consistency with their regional 2040 Plan. If Met Council approves, the property owner is then
able to request a rezoning to no longer be within the Mining Overlay.
CONTINUED: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR A PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND PRELIMINARY PLAT TO DEVELOP OUTLOTS I, J,
AND K OF TII GAVO SUBDIVISION AS TII GAVO 2ND ADDITION. APPLICANT
JAREN JOHNSON. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-11
The Commission continued to review a Conditional Use Permit and Variance for a Planned
Unit Development and Preliminary Plat to create eight buildable lots as Tii Gavo 2 nd
Addition. Last month the Commissi on tabled the application for continued staff review.
Planner Monson explained the outlots being developed in phase 2, and the unconstructed
Meadowridge Trail, were platted out as part of the initial approval for the Tii Gavo subdivision
in 2007. The Developers Agreement identified 37 total lots to be developed, with 29 in the first
phase. Applicant Jaren Johnson’s proposed plat creates eight buildable lots, keeping in line with
the original approval for the Tii Gavo subdivision. Tii Gavo’s open space development allowed
for smaller sized lots (minimum one-acre) and smaller setbacks than the current zoning
ordinance. The applicant is following the design from the first phase, creating lots 1.04 to 2.92
acres in size, with setbacks of 30’ from the front, 15’ from the side, and 30’ from the rear lot line.
Staff reviewed the preliminary plat using the standards of the development code from 2007.
Monson explained that an amendment to the previously approved CUP for Tii Gavo will need to
be approved to permit the Tii Gavo 2nd Addition.
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Monson explained that a variance from the 200’ structure setback from Rasmussen Pond, a
natural environment lake, is also part of the application. Phase 1 of Tii Gavo permitted a 100’
setback and the applicant is looking to maintain that same setback on the newly proposed lots in
order to maintain consistency in design of the neighborhood. Without the variance, the lots along
Rasmussen Pond would have little to no buildable area and each lot would have to request a
variance from the lake setback at the time of each lot’s development.
The 2007 Development Agreement specified park dedication fees of $1,500 for each lot created,
amounting to $12,000 to be paid at the time of final plat approval of phase 2.
Monson concluded with a recommendation of approval for the preliminary plat and variance
with conditions written into a resolution, including that the City Engineer’s comments shall be
addressed and the Development Agreement and the Conservation Easement for Tii Gavo shall be
updated to include the improvements for Tii Gavo 2nd Addition.
Chair Hogle opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
Applicant Jaren Johnson participated on Zoom and said he was available to answer any
questions.
There were no other comments and the hearing was closed at 7:38 p.m.
Commissioner Rynders asked if other code requirements from the old development code are
being applied, such as driveway design, well, septic standards. Planner Monson answered only
lot size and structure setbacks from the 2007 code are being used; existing standards of today
apply to all else.
Commissioner Rynders asked if there should be concern about the reduced setback from
Rasmussen Pond. Administrator Cammilleri stated that environmental components will not be
exempt from watershed rules, and buffer zones and stormwater management will be addressed
with the watershed permits.
Chair Hogle asked if agencies found any items in the proposal to not approve. Monson answered
no.
Commissioner Rynders asked for clarification on the condition that the applicant addresses the
City Engineer’s comments. Cammilleri stated that drainage, street design and grading must meet
the engineer’s specifications, and the applicant has been cooperating with staff throughout the
preliminary plat design process.
Rynders, second by Engstrand, moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-11, Approving the Tii
Gavo 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat, Variance and Amendment to an Existing Conditional
Use Permit for Tii Gavo as presented. Motion carried 3-0 by roll call vote.
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The recommendation to approve the preliminary plat and variance for the Tii Gavo 2nd Addition
will be presented to the City Council at their meeting on August 16th.
CITY COUNCIL UPDATES
Monson reported that the Council adopted the recommendations for variances from required
setbacks for a deck, located at 12090 196th Street North, a Conditional Use Permit to have a
Local SES over 800 SF in size at 23290 Quentin Avenue North, and an amendment to change the
future land use map designation of Parcel ID 17.032.20.21.0005.
City Administrator Cammilleri added that the Unified Development Code continues to be
worked on with the Council and consultant, primarily on the chart of allowed number and size of
accessory structures.
FUTURE ITEMS: Next meeting – September 6, 2022
Planner Monson reported that the community survey on solar farms is close to being published.
A summary of the results is expected by next month. A variance application is planned for the
September 6th meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Engstrand, second by Rynders moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Eklund
City Clerk