Agenda - Council - 03/26/1979 - Laserfiche WebLink

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P&Z-2- 3/5/79 Sketch Plan - Ron We_stby Mr. Westby was'present with a sketch plan for the property previously owned by Bertha 'Mae Smith which had been denied for subdivision by metes & bounds. After reading the engineer's letter of March 5, 1979, Mr. Westby was advised by the Con~nission to proceed with a preliminary taking into consideration the recommendations of the Engineer in his letter of 3/5/79. Due to soils condition, it was suggested that Mr. Westby discuss with Mr. Raatikka the possibility of eliminating some of the items mentioned, and requesting variances. Flintwood Hills Plat II Mr. Ra~-l~i-k-k-a-read through the Engineer's report and the commission discussed the poor soils conditfons plus the deficient lot sizes in various blocks of the plat. After lenghty discussion of possible solutions, it was the consensus of the commission that Mr. Carson rework the plat and submit a revised preliminary. A special meeting was tent6, tively set for March 8, 1979. Ms. Schneider stated that she would research the park dedicati6n question, as she remembered Flintwood I. Mr. Art Dunn stated that he was not comfortable with using a mounding system for the sewer, and suggested c'ertification of each building lot. Also discussed was the ponding area for drainage, and Mr. Raatikka reminded Mr. Carson of a drainage problem existing still from Flintwood I. Conditional Use Permit'-'Case of'George DiemertIII A public hearing was held earlier during the evening with Mr. Diemert III answering questions from both comission members and citizens. Motion by Al Sorteberg, seconded by Art Dunn to recommend to the City Council to grant a conditional use permit to Mr. George Diemert III, to allow construction of a solar greenhouse on his property located at 8221 - 151st Lane N.W. subject to the following- 1.) No retail sales or signs on property. 2.) Rear and side setback requirements be met. 3.) Screening by lombardy poplar be provided. '4.) No outside storage of materials. 5.) reviewal in two years. Motion carried 4-0 ..... ~-. _~_ ~__ Gerry Zimmerman arrived ~?akrid~e Estates -(formerly_ Tierra Estates-~- Preliminary Pl~t approval..~ ~. [he-Engineen~s report was read and the"~Ieve'toper~stated that~they couldi'cut down the size of the cul-de-sac so as to avoid asking for a variance. Mr. Sentryz explained that he would like to be able to do custom grading of each lot, and receive site plan approval at the time a permit is requested. Art Dunn expressed concern with several sites due to the slopes and sewer, and Mr. Sentryz stated that this could be handled through terracing of the tot. Mr. Sentryz stated that he did not want to disturb any more trees than necessary, and Mr. Dunn explained that if a first system should fail, it would be very difficult .to remove the nec- essary trees later. Mr. Sentryz explained that this would be considered before .. site approval would be asked for. Discussion of responsibility for Llama & 161st streets was again discussed and explained to the developer their earlier recon~nendation in regards to this. Motion by Gerry Zin~nerman, seconded by Art Dunn to recon~nend to the City Council- to approve the preliminary plat for Oakridge Estates subject to the following: 1.) variances be granted to allow the delay of site approval by building official until custom grading can be done, and that site~lan approval be provided prior to issuance of building permit. Variances ~rom board of adjustment.