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1993-10-12 PC Agenda Packet . II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. . AGENDA PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 12. 1993 7:00 P.M. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES * September 14. 1993 GREG VETSCH - Discussion regarding the possibility of building another garage. 1994 BUDGET PROPOSAL OTSEGO CREEK COMMISSION Need one member from P & Z VIII. ADJOURN OTHER BUSINESS . . . . PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 12. 1993 ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: LeRoy Berning, Howard Larson, Roger Johnson, Albert Barthel, Donatus Vetsch, and Secretary Ann Culley. ABSENT: Jan Heikes, alternate. Chairman Berning called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. Johnson requested that discussion regarding a possible ordinance change regarding minimum garage sizes be added to the agenda under Other Business. Vetsch made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Larson seconded the motion. All voted aye. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 14, 1993, meeting as submitted. Larson seconded the motion. All voted aye. Greg Vetsch addressed the Commission with regard to the construction of an additional garage on his property. Vetsch's situation is unique in that he owns approximately 1 acre of land, 2/3 of which is located in Frankfort Township and 1/3 is located in Albertville. His house is located in Frankfort Township and his existing garages are located in Albertville. He currently has a detached garage which is 24' x 26' feet and has a full tuck-under garage (1,248 square feet). He also has an attached garage which measures 22' x 22' (484 square feet). Vetsch currently has 1,732 square feet of garage space, all of which is located in Albertville. Albertville ordinance allows a maximum garage square footage of 900 square feet. Vetsch is proposing to build a 20' x 22' (440 square feet ) addition to the front of his existing attached garage which will give him a total of 2,172 square feet of garage space. Vetsch stated that at some future date he hopes to turn the existing attached garage into a family room, but is uncertain as to when that might happen. He further stated that the reason he wants to build this additional garage is that he has a couple of old cars which he needs to store, however, if his taxes will increase too much, he could just as well store them in an off-site facility. Ann suggested that he contact the Wright County Assessor to find out how the addition of this garage would affect his future taxes. Vetsch will do so. The Commission advised Vetsch that if he wishes to proceed with this project he will need to complete an application, pay the fee, and submit a more detailed plan showing the setbacks, detached garage, etc. Vetsch will contact the City if he chooses to proceed with this project. . . . PLANING COMMISSION - 10/12/93 Page 2 of 2 The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed budget for 1994 and were in agreement with the amounts budgeted. The Commission addressed the Council's request for a Commissioner to be a member of the Otsego Creek Commission. No one volunteered for the position. Vetsch made a motion to appoint Howard Larson to the Otsego Creek Commission. The motion was seconded by Barthel. Berning, Johnson, Vetsch, and Barthel voted aye. Larson voted nay. Larson was appointed and accepted the appointment. The Commission discussed the possibility of an ordinance change which would address in more detail the minimum double garage size allowable in the City of Albertville. The Commission directed Ann to get copies of the current ordinance as it relates to this and to have it available for their review at the next meeting. The Commission questioned what the Park Board has decided to do regarding the proposal from Licht's office for putting together a comprehensive plan for the City's park system. Ann stated that she had not been advised of the Board's decision at this time. The Commission feels that Licht's proposal is very expensive and is probably more detailed than they had meant it to be. The Commission wants to follow up on the Park Board's decision and make sure that some type of action is taken in one form or another to ensure that there is some type of plan for future developments and walking/biking paths in same. Barthel made a motion to adjourn at 8:35 PM. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.