Minutes - Planning Commission - 03/05/1991 - Public Hearing @ 7:36

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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on Tuesday, March 5, 1991 to hear a request for a conditional use permit to maintain more than one principal building on a lot of record; Case of Grace Community Bible Church. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Zimmerman called the public hearing to order at 7:36 p.m. PRESENTATION Pastor Randy Barrows, representing Grace Community Bible Church, stated there is approximately 12 acres on the site. The master plan indicates that probably six to eight acres are for church use and the rest of the acreage would be available for something else. He stated that with real estate being "flat" in the past couple years, they feel it is advisable to build a parsonage on the property to house the pastor of the church. He added that in the past it was traditional for a church to have a parsonage. He feels that parsonages will become more common again because when a pastor moves to a different church, it's not always so easy to sell a house quickly. Michelle Myslicki, 16811 Zirconium Street N.W., Ramsey - informed the Commission that her property is next to the church's property. She stated that her and her husband did not oppose the parsonage being built, but they feel that it's too close to the wetland and pond area and they are concerned with sewage drainage. She mentioned that the pond has flooded in the past also. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that the City's Building Official will require a perc test and soil borings before the permit will be approved. With regard to septic, a sufficient class of soil is required before approval is granted. Ms. Myslicki added that with the two wetlands, there could be water problems and also loss of wildlife. She stated she would hate to see the property get misused. Commissioner Deemer asked if Ms. Myslicki's main concern is the preservation of the wetland and wildlife to which she added yes and reiterated they were not against the building. Pete Dale, 6352 - 169th Lane N.W., Ramsey ~ stated he is concerned with the same things as Ms. Myslicki and the possible sewage problems. He asked how many other buildings will be permitted if this one is allowed. He also mentioned that it used to be the City required one acre lots, than 2- 1/2 acre lots and now 10 acre lots and he wanted to know the reason for the 10 acre lots and how long that would "stick". City Engineer Jankowski replied that part of the reason for 10 acre zoning is it is a method of forcing development into the urban areas. In answer to how long it will "stick", he replied there is no way of knowing. Mr. Dale asked what if City sewer and water comes in. Chairman Zimmerman replied that it will be many years before that happens. Public Hearing/P&Z Commission/March 5, 1991 Page 1 of 3