What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.
Moan accessory building variance
The Commission held the public hearing for Eric and Kristin Moan's request to place a 3,200-square-foot pole shed in the code-defined front yard at 7700 188th Lane NW. Planner Stockman explained that the lot's corner configuration makes the Xenolith Street side the technical front yard even though the house faces 188th Lane, and she recommended approval with conditions. No public opposition was recorded, and the Commission voted 7-0 to approve the findings and recommendation with conditions for City Council action.
Agenda: 1. Motions: M2. Speakers: Planner Stockman, Chair Ames, Commissioner Bies, Commissioner Haapala, Jorgensen.
Thompson front porch variance
The Commission held the public hearing for Shawn Thompson's request to add a six-foot-deep covered front porch to the legally nonconforming house at 8766 Norris Lake Road. Planner Stockman described the old house, the reduced road setback, drainage work on the property, and the staff recommendation. No public opposition was recorded, and the Commission voted 7-0 to approve the findings and recommendation with conditions for City Council action.
Agenda: 2. Motions: M3. Speakers: Planner Stockman, Chair Ames, Commissioner Bies, Pearo.
Paone VonDelinde interim use permit for outdoor contractor storage
The Commission held a lengthy public hearing on Sharon Paone and John VonDelinde's interim use permit request for temporary outdoor storage of landscape business vehicles, trailers, containers, and equipment at 7411 181st Avenue NW. Neighbors objected to noise, views, containers, unlicensed vehicles, and the residential setting; the lessee said the storage was temporary, tied partly to pending title and litigation issues, and could be reduced. The Commission amended the findings and recommendations, including limits on the storage area and items, and voted 6-1, with Commissioner Bies opposed, to recommend approval of the amended interim use permit.
Agenda: 3. Motions: M4. Speakers: Planner Stockman, Lessee, Mayor Pilon, Carolyn Olson, Tony Howard, Skip Harnell, Chair Ames, Commissioner Pearo, Commissioner Bies, Commissioner Haapala.
Subsurface sewage treatment system ordinance update
The agenda included continued discussion of changes to the City septic ordinance to address maintenance and Minnesota 7080 rule updates, but the Commission did not reach the item because of time. The minutes state that the item was tabled until the October 24 meeting.
Agenda: 4. Speakers: Planner Stockman, Chair Ames.
Upcoming planning projects
While waiting for the scheduled 7:30 public hearing, Planner Stockman reviewed upcoming work, including landscaping, fencing and screening ordinance updates, Leistico and Gustafson subdivisions, a Krogstad home-business IUP, and an Amborn property proposal involving assisted living and subdivision. Mayor Pilon cautioned that an ordinance change for assisted living would apply citywide to properties meeting the criteria, not only to the applicant's property.
Agenda: UPCOMING. Speakers: Planner Stockman, Mayor Pilon.