Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 26, 2005
Present: Chair Al Eastman, Dan Dexter, Chuck Campbell, Chris Roningen, Ann Cutts, John Knutson, Kerry Leider, P & Z administrator, Leann Brown, Deputy Clerk, Sandra Wood
Pledge of Allegiance: Was said by all
Determine Voting Members – Everyone present is a voting member
Review of Agenda: No Changes
Review of Minutes: Chuck Campbell made a motion to accept the minutes as they are, a second was made by Dick Bodine, motion carried
Select Representative to attend next board meeting: Chris Roningen will attend.
Zoning Administrator: (See attached for permits Nelson, Wyman, Matheson)
Leann and Don Putnam are working on creating a form that will be used when someone wants to put in a culvert.
Daniel Hudyma has applied for a variance and a hearing will be held on the 9th of August. (See Leann’s handout for details-attached)
Unfinished Business:
- Report on Board of Adjustment Meetings – Dan Dexter, John and Cyndi Tisdell of the Radke road, request for a variance was granted.
- Eric Olson, of Beyer road, Mr. Olson’s request for a variance was not approved. A special Town Board meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2005 to address appeals received from a Lakewood resident along with an appeal from Mr. Olson.
- James Thoren- Mr Thoren’s request for a variance due to an inadequate set back from his property centerline which he needs in order to build a new garage, was granted.
- Tim Hutchausen was granted a sign variance for 40 ft in order to have a 80 ft sign for his business in the LIU 10 zone on Hwy 61.
Telecommunications Tower Sub Committee Report : A report put together by Dick Bodine was passed out to all board members. Bob Wolfe is gathering information on the differences between a 100 foot tower verses a 200 foot tower.
A motion was made by Dan Dexter that we send the findings of Dick Bodine’s report to the Town Board for their input. A second was made by Chris Roningen, motion carried.
New Business:
- Zoning Language Clarification: Al Eastman stated that he will have changes to the appeal process for the board at the next P & Z board at the next meeting.
- P & Z board agreed with Town Board’s request to have a discussion on Planned Residential Development section of the Zoning Ordinance as a special topic at the August 30 Commission Meeting and to invited Mark Johnson from St. Louis County Planning as an information consultant for the meeting. Also questions about the Moratorium be addressed to Mark Johnson.
Public Comment:
Concerning the LIU 10 area South of Hwy 61, it was stated that this is a zoned commercial area and that township needs to identify it.
Announcements: Special Town Board Meeting tomorrow night for E. Olson
Next Monthly Meeting: August 30, 2005 at 7:00 pm at Town Hall
Adjourn: a motion was made by Sue Cuts at 8:30 pm, to adjourn the meeting and a second was made by Dick Bodine, motion carried.
Submitted by:
Sandra Wood
Deputy Clerk