1992-01-14 PC Minutes
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
JANUARY 14. 1992
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL
1:00 PH
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Bishop, Donatus Vetsch,
LeRoy Berning, Building Inspector Kevin Mealhouse, Secretary Ann
Bednarczyk
Acting Chairman Vetsch called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM.
Vetsch requested a change to the agenda to include a copy of
a proposed recycling ordinance. Bishop made a motion to approve
the amended agenda. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Bishop made a motion to approve the minutes of the November
26, 1991, minutes as submitted. Berning seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Vetsch read the letter of resignation from Mark Daleiden. Ann
advised the Commission that an ad to fill vacancy has been placed
in the Crow River News. They accepted the application of John
Vetsch and will hold on making any decisions until all applications
have been reviewed. They will review all applications at next
meeting which will take place on February 11, 1992, at 7:00 PM.
Kevin Sievert attended the meeting to obtain some general
information with regard to 2 1/2 acres located directly behind the
PPM building which he is considering purchasing from Ralph
Ackerman. The Commission questioned whether or not this property
had been platted or subdivided. Sievert stated that he was unsure
at this time.
Access to the property was discussed. Sievert stated that
Ackerman informed him that Ackerman has an easement from PPM for
the purpose of access, but Sievert has not checked any further into
the matter.
There is City water, but no City sewer to the property.
Sievert would be required to hook up to City water immediately upon
making improvements to the property. Sievert questioned whether or
not the City would require him to put in a $6,000 to $8,000 mound
system as opposed to holding tanks with an alarm and light system
since he will have only one full-time employee. Mealhouse stated
that he has no problem with a holding tank system with an alarm and
light system, but that Sievert would also have to annually bring a
signed contract to the City Council from a pumper.
Sievert next inquired as to the erection of a pole building.
He is planning on building a 50' by 75' building. The front 1/3
would be an office and the rest would be cold storage. He was
informed that the pole building would have to be erected in
compliance with City Code, as would the sewer system. Mealhouse
also informed him that the minimum parking requirements would be 7
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regular parking spaces in addition to 1 handicapped space and that
the plans would have to be submitted to the City Engineer prior to
approval.
Current Zoning Ordinances were discussed. It was agreed that
the Commission should review all current Zoning Ordinances and make
recommendations for possible future changes. Mealhouse is to
compile a list, based on his expertise, of what areas he feels
could be improved upon. The Commission felt this was a good place
to start and that they would review the Ordinances one section at
a time until completed. They would at that time make
recommendations for change and hold the necessary public hearings.
Berning made a motion to schedule a public hearing to discuss
changing garage size maximums from 700 sq. ft. to 900 sq. ft.
Bishop seconded the motion. All voted aye.
A copy of a proposed Ordinance requiring recycling services
for residential buildings with more than eight dwelling units was
reviewed. Mealhouse felt the stipulated fine should be raised to
$500. Berning felt that a fine of $1,000 would be appropriate. No
action was taken on the matter.
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Bishop made a motion to adjourn at 9:00 PM. Berning seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
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