Minutes - Planning Commission - 02/06/1996

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Mr. Kempf stated that the trees on the east side are junk trees. He added the factor that on the west side, five residents would be forced to hook up to sewer and water, and on the east side, no one would be forced into anything. He questioned that "if this development is of benefit to the City, why is it at a cost to five residents?" Mr. Jankowski agreed "there are pluses and minuses associated with each alternative, and City Council will have to weigh those." Commissioner Deemer noted that Amber Ridge was only required to provide 50 feet right-of-way, and he would not endorse taking 60 feet on this side of the highway. In order to be consistent, he stated he would agree to go with 50 feet, basically because this development will be serviced by a service road. Mr. 3[ankowski referenced the ongoing Corridor Study, noting that the current recommendation in that preliminary study is 60 feet. He explained that in addition to the 50 feet for Amber Ridge, the City also has a 40-foot park easement that provides for trail such as sidewalks, etc. Ms. Frolik advised that dedicating right of access to the State on Highway 4/47 is not an issue with this plat. Staff is not going to require that requirement, as the City has a second opportunity to resolve this issue when the commercial ouflot is replatted. Commissioner Holland stated he would like to see the trees saved if at all possible. He would like the citizens to understand why the City makes their final decision, informing the citizens of the pluses and minuses. He stressed the need to work with the residents as best as possible, and that the decision needs to make sense. Mr. Jankowski detailed the SAC and WAC fees involved for those required to hook up to utilities. He discussed the hook-up cost differences of the mute being on the east side of T.H. g47 as opposed to being on the west side of T.H. #47. Mr. Jankowski noted the age of all the septic systems on the affected properties are in excess of 22 years, and that factor should be taken into consideration also. Motion by Commissioner Holland and seconded by Commissioner LaDue to recommend that City Council grant preliminary plat approval to the Brandseth plan dated January 19, 1996, contingent upon compliance with the January 30, 1996 City Staff Review Letter, and with a strong recommendation that the City look at the feasibility of running the sewer and water on the east side of T.H. #47. If it is not feasible, advise everyone involved as to why it cannot be done. Further Discussion: Commissioner Thorud noted that one house overlaps two of the affected properties, and he inquired whether they would be assessed once or twice if required to hook up to utilities. Mr. Jankowski explained there would only be one lateral, therefore, there would only be one hook-up charge. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Holland, LaDue, Deemer, Terry, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #3: Request for Site Plan Approval of Listul Industries; Case of Sharp and Associates Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Sharp and Associates have been retained by Listul Industries and have prepared a site plan for Listul's new facility to be constructed on the west side of Sunfish Lake Boulevard just north of the railroad tracks. The proposed project meets City Code requirements for lot coverage, setbacks, architectural standards, landscaping, design and number. of off-street parking and driveways, waste storage, and loading areas. The proposed outside Planning Commission/February 6, 1996 Page 5 of 10