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PL 12/01/1999 - 30979,� CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, DECEMBER 1, 1999 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Savage called the December 1, 1999, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Diane Savage, Dave Kondrick. Brad Sielaff, Leroy Oquist, Dean Saba, Connie Modig Members Absent: Larry Kuechle Others Present: Paul Bolin, Planner David Landes, 5928 Woody Lane APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 17. 1999, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to approve the November 17, 1999, -� Planning Commission meeting minutes as written. IJPON A\/OICE VOTE, ALL. VOTING AYE, CFiAIRPERSOIV SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A LOT SPLIT. L.S. #99-05. BY DAVID AND SHARON LANDES AND EDWARD MILLER. TO SPLIT OFF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY TO GAIN ACCESS TO AN EXISTING DRIVEWAY. GENERALLY LOCATED AT 5928 WOODY LANE: MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Modig, to open the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 7:35 P.M. Mr. Bolin stated that Dave and Sharon Landes and Edward Miller are the property owners involved with this application. Dave and Sharon Landes are the petitioners. They are seeking to purchase a portion of the lot owned by Mr. Miller. Mr. Bolin stated that the Landes are requesting to purchase this portion of the lot to properly reconstruct a retaining wall that runs along the edge of the driveway. This lot split would allow the petitioners to terrace their existing retaining wall. The property to �, be purchased would be about 550 square feet. The Landes' property is zoned R-1, as are all of the surrounding properties. The Landes' lot was platted in 1963. The home was built in 1974, and they built an addition in 1978. Both of the lots would still meet all 21 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, DECEMBER 1, 1999 PAGE 2 � of the code requirements for size and setbacks if the lot split were granted. The Landes° would be able to make a more gradual slope from the edge of the driveway, do some terracing, and improve erosion problems with adding this portion of property. Mr. Bolin stated that staff recommends approval of this request. Future erosion of the hillside would be prevented. If approved, this item would go to the Ciiy Council on December 13. One neighbor called asking for clarification. After hearing the explanation, the neighbor was in favor of this request. Ms. Modig asked Mr. Bolin if the 550 feet takes in the whole length of the house where the garage is. IVIr. Bolin stated that it would approximately end at the front edge of the garage. Mr. Dave Landes, 5928 Woody Lane, stated the main reason for the fence is the July storm that happened a few years ago, the storm drains were unable to carry all of the water. The water washed out both sides of the driveway. Since then, there has been an additional storm drain put in there, which has solved most of the problem. They thought that if they could terrace the landscaping down, it would do a better job of finishing it off, without the big drop-off. Ms. Savage asked Mr. Landes if he heard any opposition from the neighbors. � Mr. Landes stated that they have not heard any, and this does not really impact anybody. Ms. Savage asked Mr. Landes if his agreement was firm with Mr. Miller. Mr. Landes stated that it was. They had actually tried to purchase part of the lot awhile ago, and that may be why the neighbor called for clarification. They wanted the division more in line with the lot line. Mr. Oquist asked Mr. Landes about the utility pole in the property and how it would interFere with any landscaping plans. Mr. Landes stated that it would not. Ms. Modig asked if the retaining wall that goes back by the garage buckles or not. Mr. Landes stated that the wall is the original wall, and they will tear the whol� thing out and start over with keystone or poured concrete. MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Mr. Saba, to close the public hearing. IJPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED n THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 7:46 P.M. MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Ms. Modig, to approve the Lot Split, L.S. #99-05. ��� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, DECEMBER 1, 1999 PAGE 3 � UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairperson Savage stated that this would go to the City Council on December 13, 1999. 2. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 10. 1999 APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING: MOTION by Mr: Oquist, seconded by Mr. Saba, to approve the minutes of the November 10, 1999, Appeals Commission meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Bolin stated that at the December 15, 1999, Planning Commission meeting, Barbara Dacy and Mark Koegler, Hoisington-Koegler Group, consultant for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, will hold the first official public hearing for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. They will have the Transportation and the Parks and Open Space chapters for review at that time. � MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to adjoum the meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED MOTION CARRIED AND MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNED AT 7:56 P.M. RespectFully submitted, � �'ic��„�J �Sig L. John � Recording Secretary �� 23