1990-08-28 Planning Comm Minutes4410
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 28, 1990
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was
held on Tuesday, August 28, 1990, in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 1101 Victoria Curve. Chairperson Morson called the
meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were
present: Morson, Koll, Dwyer, Dreelan, Duggan and Tilsen.
Commissioner Krebsbach was excused. Also present were Public Works
Director Jim Danielson, Planning Consultant Tim Malloy and Senior
Secretary Kim Blaeser.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
CASE NO. 90-30
MATEYKA -
WETLANDS
Commissioner Duggan moved to approve the July 24,
1990 minutes.
Commissioner Dreelan seconded the motion.
Mr. Paul Mateyka, Sr., owner of Lot 4, Block 1,
Spring Creek Acres, was present to discuss his
request for a Wetlands Permit. Mr. Mateyka
explained that since the July Planning Commission
meeting he had his lot resurveyed and that he has
moved the house forward four feet (4') to come into
line with his neighbor's house to the east.
Commissioner Koll questioned what the orange stakes
posted on his lot represented. Mr. Mateyka stated
that the orange stakes represent the property
lines. He explained that the blue stakes represent
where the house is proposed to be constructed. In
response to a question from Chairperson Morson, Mr.
Mateyka stated that the proposed house will have a
walk out basement.
Commissioner Tilsen commended Planner Malloy on the
report he submitted. He stated that he agrees with
the planning recommendation that the house should
be moved to the north twenty feet (20') so that the
house will be constructed within the existing
clearing of trees. Commissioner Tilsen stated that
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
HEARING
CASE NO. 90 -24
JA DEVELOPMENT
CUP FOR PUD
by moving the house further north the creek would
be able to retain its natural character.
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission
that the house should be moved further north.
Mr. Mateyka stated that the farther back his house
is proposed the more valuable his house becomes.
He stated that there have been two other homes
approved to be built close to the creek and that he
wants the same treatment as they had. He explained
that he is the last to build in that addition and
that he does not want to be penalized. Mr. Mateyka
explained that he would be willing to take six feet
(6') off of the proposed deck and move the house up
ten feet (10'). He further explained that there
are many dead trees on the lot.
Chairperson Morson explained that the Commission is
concerned with filling near the creek.
Chairperson Morson stated that by moving the house
further north Mr. Mateyka would be able to avoid
any filling and then have a reasonable back yard.
Commissioner Tilsen questioned if the neighbor to
the east has been informed of the proposed
placement of the house. Mr. Mateyka stated that
the neighbor to the east of his lot is further back
than his proposed home would be.
Commissioner Duggan moved to grant a ten foot (10')
front yard setback variance, waive the request for
a public hearing and grant a Wetlands Permit
allowing a forty four foot (44') setback from
Spring Creek for Lot 4, Block 1, Spring Creek
Acres.
Commissioner Tilsen offered a friendly amendment
stating that the approval of the Wetlands Permit is
subject to Mr. Mateyka receiving written concurrence
from his neighbor to the east.
Commissioner Dwyer seconded the motion.
As requested by JA Development, Commissioner
VERBAL REVIEW
ADJOURNMENT
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
Duggan moved to continue the public hearing to
September 25, 1990 at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
Commissioner Dwyer seconded the motion.
Public Works Director Jim Danielson gave a verbal
review to the Planning Commission on City Council
action on Planning items.
Commissioner Duggan moved to adjourn the meeting at
8:00 o'clock P.M.
Commissioner Dwyer seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberlee K. Blaeser
Senior Secretary