05-15-1973 PCM cREGULAR MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 15, 1973
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice President
Cone with' -K. Peterson, J. Kiland and M. Torgerson present. It
was noted that D. J. Black and D. Jensen would arrive later
after other meetings. Absent was C. Tracy.
The minutes of the regular meeting of April 17, 1973 were approved
as submitted.
A bill was received from Nason, Werhman and Chapman for consulting
services and was recommended to the Council for approval in the
amount of $505.70.
At 7:40 p.m. Public hearing was called to order for Preliminary
and Plan of Final Plat, Lakewood Terrace submitted by Earl and
Loretta McDonald who were present. There were no others present.
The drawings were reviewed and discussed. J. Kiland moved that
thehearing be closed at 8:03 p.m. The motion was seconded by
K. Peterson.
At 8:04 Public hearing for vacation of the alley between Grove
Street and Lynn Road in the 500 block was called to order. There
being no one present to be heard on this subject the hearing was
adjourned at 8:06'p.m. on motion by Jack Kiland, seconded by K.
Peterson.
At 8:07 p:,m. Vice President Cone turned the meeting over to Chairman
Jensen who then called to order public hearing as duly advertised
for zoning of a portion of Stoney Point Addition, prior to annexation.
J. Paulson was present for the hearing and discussion was held
concerning the merits of -annexing by petition vs. awaiting the
results of the previously begun proceedings for orderly annexation
which include this property. Mr. Paulson stated that he under-
stands that petitioning would not, in all probability, expedite the
annexation and might in fact, hinder the proceedings. Additionally,
the provisions anticipated in the revised zoning ordinance were
considered and it was the consensus that the revision would contain
adequate zoning provision for Mr. Paulsonfs planned town house
construction.
J. Miller was also present and inquired about the possibility of
preserving this unusual portion of land ecologically for public
use. Discussion on this followed and it was the consensus that
while preservation is frequently desirable, it is too often
economically not feasible.
D. J. Black moved that the subject be tabled until the orderly
annexation procedures are completed. M. Torgerson seconded the
motion and it was carried.
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION - 2 - MAY 15, 1973
At 8:30 p.m. Chairman Jensen called to order public hearing as
duly advertised for rezoning of lot 7, block 14, N half of City
from R-1 to B-3, requested by Peterson Paulson. on behalf of the
VFW Club who hope to locate a new club on the site. Seven
persons were present for the hearing
A petition signed by nine abutting/neighboring property owners
stating that they have no objection to the proposed rezoning.
Richard Peterson pointed out that the abutting property is either
R-2 or Industrial, that the property is adjacent to Highway 7,
and that there is only one corner and one side of the property
abutted by R-1 zoned properties.
Leonard Schultz was present to state his objections to the
proposed zoning along with three other property owners. All those
uresent obiected and considerable discussion was held.
The President of the VFW was present and pointed out the advantages
of the site for the Club.
D. J. Black moved that the subject be tabled and further that the
VFW be asked to bring in a proposed layout of the plan for building,
access driveways and parking. J. Kiland seconded the motion which
was carried. The hearing was declared adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
John Miller presented a rough sketch revised, of Rolling Oaks 3rd
Addition. It was the consensus that a clean drawing would be
necessary and a special meeting was set for Tuesday, May 22 at
noon in the conference room at City Hall for approval before
submitting the plan to the Council.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Arndt appeared before the Commission and expressed
concern about the Lakewood Terrace Plat, stating that they -had not
been able to be present at the hearing. Their concerns were for
traffic patterns and pick up of school children. The matter was
discussed at length, after which K. Peterson moved that the plat
be recommended for approval to the Council with the provision that
Roberts Road as described be dedicated along with the short unnamed
cross street which terminates in a cul de sac to the east, and
further that the unnamed street be named in accordance with the
previously adopted plan. It was also recommended in the motion that
the park and playground contribution be set at $2,040. M. Torgerson
seconded the motion and all members present voted "aye" wherupon
it was declared carried.
Discussion concerning the proposed vacation of the alley followed.
M. Torgerson moved that a recommendation be forwarded to the Council
for approval. T. Cone seconded the motion and it was carried.
There being no further business at this -time, the meeting was
declared adjourned at 10:07 p.m.