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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.13.93 Special Planning Packet1. Call to Order 7:00 P.M. 2. Approve Minutes a. June 8, 1993 b. June 29, 1993 AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL JULY 13, 1993 3. Public Hearing 7:00 P.M. Variance for 150 foot communication tower requested by Dakota Electric Association, 4300220th St. W., Farmington. 4. Discussion Request for a fence variance in a front yard at the corner of Ash and 4th Street from Charlotte Erickson. 5. Discussion Comprehensive Plan Draft Update 6. Business Sign for Musical Concepts, 306 4th Street. AGENDA REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR JULY 13, 1993 3. Public Hearing: 7:00 P.M. Variance for 150 foot Communication Tower requested by Dakota Electric Association. The tower is required as a part of overall efficiency in the operation of the Rural Power Association. It will be able to relay information to the generating plant in North Dakota regarding the local demand for electricity. The information received will then determine how much coal is needed to keep up with demand throughout the entire system. The site plan shows that the tower will be located immediately to the rear of the new building addition. Recommendation Approve the request as it meets all of the criteria identified for granting variances listed in Section 10- 8 -6 -C1. 4. Discussion: Request for a fence variance in a front yard at the corner of Ash and 4th Street from Charlotte Erickson. The request actually was delivered by the son of the home owner. The problem that is being addressed is the noise along Ash Street. The applicant would like to build a 6 foot fence in a front yard (Ash Street) as indicated on the attached sketch. One similar request was granted along Pilot Knob Road within the past two years. This informal discussion will determine whether or not an actual request will be submitted. 5. Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Draft Update The Comprehensive Plan Draft developed by the Planning Commission in 1990 is in need of an update so that it can be returned to the City Council. Mark up copies that you have on file or call Mary and ask for another. Items that come to mind are the Commercial Center recommended at the corner of Akin Road and Highway 50 and the comments of the Design Center with regard to the expansion of downtown westward into the Hammer and Peterson farm land. 6. Business Sign for Musical Concepts, 306 4th Street. The request came late and will require one or more variances. Discussion should focus on the best way to accommodate an additional sign. AGENDA REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR JULY 13, 1993 3. Public Hearing: 7:00 P.M. Variance for 150 foot Communication Tower requested by Dakota Electric Association. The tower is required as a part of overall efficiency in the operation of the Rural Power Association. It will be able to relay information to the generating plant in North Dakota regarding the local demand for electricity. The information received will then determine how much coal is needed to keep up with demand throughout the entire system. The site plan shows that the tower will be located immediately to the rear of the new building addition. Recommendation Approve the request as it meets all of the criteria identified for granting variances listed in Section 10- 8 -6 -C1. 4. Discussion: Request for a fence variance in a front yard at the corner of Ash and 4th Street from Charlotte Erickson. The request actually was delivered by the son of the home owner. The problem that is being addressed is the noise along Ash Street. The applicant would like to build a 6 foot fence in a front yard (Ash Street) as indicated on the attached sketch. One similar request was granted along Pilot Knob Road within the past two years. This informal discussion will determine whether or not an actual request will be submitted. 5. Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Draft Update The Comprehensive Plan Draft developed by the Planning Commission in 1990 is in need of an update so that it can be returned to the City Council. Mark up copies that you have on file or call Mary and ask for another. Items that come to mind are the Commercial Center recommended at the corner of Akin Road and Highway 50 and the comments of the Design Center with regard to the expansion of downtown westward into the Hammer and Peterson farm land. 6. Business Sign for Musical Concepts, 306 4th Street. The request came late and will require one or more variances. Discussion should focus on the best way to accommodate an additional sign.