Minutes - Planning Commission - 04/04/1995

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Commissioner Thorud inquired whether the property was zoned B-1 Business when purchased by Wayne Johnson of Rum River Properties, and Mr. Johnson replied yes. For historical background on this intersection, Commissioner Deemer reported that the three corners which are located in Ramsey were zoned the same until 1986 at which time each property owner requested their particular zoning. Chairperson Bawden recessed the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Chairperson Bawden called the meeting back to order at 9:15 p.m. For informational purposes, Ms. Frolik furnished the Commissioners with the standards of permitted uses in the B-1 Business and B-2 Business Districts. Commissioner Hendriksen stated that he was new on the Planning Commission when Flintwood Hills was developed to the immediate west of this parcel, and at that time, there was concern whether the City was limiting their options for realigning Highway//47 with McKinley Street. Commissioner Hendriksen specified that this parcel will, in fact, be altered based on recommendations for the intersection of Highway//47 and C.R. gl 16. He stated that there are very few options remaining in this quadrant to resolve the traffic problems at this intersection. Motion by Commissioner Hendriksen and seconded by Commission Terry to table Polka Dot Dairy and Rum River Properties request pending the resolution of the transportation amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Further Discussion: Commissioner Deemer reported that the City of Anoka chose not to approve the extension of Thurston to realign Highway #47, and have rezoned that entire area as residential. City Engineer Jankowski added that the realignment is no longer on the transportation plan for consideration, and also that the map furnished at the public hearing did not depict the realignment. Commissioner Hendriksen replied that if that realignment is not workable, then the issue remains, and other options need to be considered. Commissioner Deemer noted that the frontage road would be located where Highway #47 would be realigned. Mr. Johnson stated that MnDOT plans on widening Highway #47 in 1996, and he has agreed to dedicate additional area to allow for turn lanes. Motion failed. Voting Yes: None. Voting No: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Hendriksen, Terry, Deemer, Holland, LaDue, and Thom& The Planning Commission proceeded to review the findings of fact. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that gl through #3 remain as presented. Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Terry to amend ~ to read "That the total area of the Subject Property to be rezoned is approximately 2.5 acres in size." Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Terry, Hendriksen, Holland, LaDue, and Thomd. Voting No: None. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that//5 through #6 remain as presented. Motion by Commissioner Hendriksen and seconded by Commissioner Terry to amend #7 to read 'That the surrounding properties to the north and west are zoned B-1 and B-2 Business; the property to the east is zoned Planned Unit Development and is developed with a strip commercial center; and the property on the south side of C.S.A.H. gl 16 is in Anoka city limits." Planning Commission/April 4, 1995 Page 4 of 9