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Minutes
Regular Meeting
April 8, 2014
1. Call to Order
Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Rotty, Franceschelli, Kuyper, Bjorge
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Tony Wippler — Planning Manager
2. Election of Officers
a. Chair — Motion by Franceschelli second by Kuyper to nominate Member Rotty as
Chairperson. Member Rotty accepted the nomination
b. Vice Chair- — Motion by Rotty second by Kuyper to nominate Franceschelli as Vice
Chairperson. Member Franceschelli accepted the nomination.
3. Appointment to Committees — Motion by Franceschelli second by Kuyper to approve the
following appointments:
a. Empire, Farmington Planning Advisory Committee (EFPAC) — Member Bjorge
b. Castle Rock Discussion Group — Member Franceschelli
c. Eureka Planning — Member Kuyper
d. MUSA Review — Members Kuyper and Bjorge
APIF, Motion Carried.
4. Approval of Minutes
a) January 14, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes — Motion by Franceschelli, second by Kuyper to
approve the minutes as presented. APIF, Motion Carried.
5. Public Hearings — Chairperson Rotty opened all Public Hearings
a. Urban Chicken Permit Application — Kathleen Jordahl, 18303 Exodus Court — Planning
Manager Wippler reviewed the request with the board. Motion by Franceschelli second by
Bjorge to close the Public Hearing. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuyper second by
Bjorge to approve the permit with the following conditions;1; a renewal permit will be applied
for and approved each year, 2; All other requirements as specified in Section 10 -6 -29 of the City
Code be followed. APIF, Motion Carried.
b. Preliminary, Final Plat and PUD — New Sunrise Addition — Tru Value Homes — Planning
Manager Wippler shared with the Board the proposal for New Sunrise Addition by Tru Value
Homes (developer). The developer is proposing to replat 10.30 acres of the Sunrise Ponds
subdivision. It consists of 59 single family homes and 2 outlots. The developer is proposing lot
sizes ranging from 3622 square feet to 9093 square feet with averages of 5,377 square feet.
Outlot A will be dedicated parkland. Outlot B is a trail linkage. The roads will be turned back to
the City and there will be no homeowners association. The Developer is also requesting a PUD
Agreement. Motion by Bjorge second by Kuyper to close the Public Hearing. APIF, Motion
Carried. Motion by Franceschelli second by Kuyper to recommend approval of the
preliminary, final plat and PUD and forward to the City Council for review and action at their
April 21, 2014 meeting. APIF, Motion Carried.
Planning Commission December 10, 2013
c. Interim Use Permit — Installation and use of a solar energy system — Great River Energy
Planning Manager Wippler explained that the applicant is requesting approval for installation
and operation of a solar energy system on property owner by Dakota Electric Association located
at the southeast intersection of Denmark Avenue and CSAH 50. They will replace the fence with
a new 6 foot chain link fence. Two monument signs are also being proposed with the project. A
proposed termination date would be when technology is no longer viable or when the property is
acquired for road purposes, whichever comes first. Motion by Kuyper second by Francheschelli
to close public hearing. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Franceschelli second by Bjorge to
approve the Interim Use Permit with the following conditions: 1. Applicant obtains sign permits
prior to installation, 2. Obtain an electrical permit from the City, 3. The permit will terminate at
such time when technology is no longer viable or when the property is acquired for road
purposes, whichever comes first. APIF, Motion Carried.
d. Variance from Section 10- 6 -4(D) allowing an access drive within an industrial district
wider than 60 feet — Valmont Industries — 20805 Eaton Avenue — Planning Manager Wippler
explained that Valmont Industries is proposing an expansion to their existing building. The
expansion would consist of a 12,030 square foot addition that would be used for
storage /warehousing and the shipping of goods. Valmont is requesting that they be allowed to
expand the access drive width to 127 feet to allow semi -truck access. Motion by Bjorge second
by Kuyper to close Public Hearing. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuyper second by
Franceschelli to approve the Variance request to allow an access drive up to 127 feet in width.
APIF, Motion Carried.
6. Discussion
a. Discussion of existing Special Exception Permit — 20522 Akin Road
Planning Manager Wippler discussed a concern the property owner has with the selling of
this property. The property has a Special Exception permit that allows for an equipment
maintenance and storage use for the property owner. The property is zoned Rl. The Board
had concerns over types of businesses that rezoning would allow. The definition of the
Special Exception permit is causing issues for potential buyers. They are willing to discuss
potential uses with the property owner.
7. Adjourn
MOTION by Kuyper, second by Franceschelli to adjourn at 8:04PM. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Miller
Administrative Assistant
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Approved