03-27-1978 PC MIN
PLNm~ING CO~ll~ISSION MEETING
March 27, 1978
7:30 P.M.
Commis$ioners present: Toth, Fredericksen, Nelson, Zabee, Thompson, Fox,
Lucas, Rootes and Driessen.
The minutes of the Februa~j 27, 1978 meeting were read and the follo"~ng
corrections were made. Commissioner Driessen was present at the meeting.
The problem of a housing development being accessed by a private railroad
crossing (former Henning property, nOi~ o-vmed by David Peterson) vias discussed
and a letter from Burlington Northern was read. The letter stated that this
crossing is private and should be used only by the party nOvl living on the
farm, the Wallace Okland's, who hIod the railroad lease. In order for this
to become a public crossing, cross bars and signals would have to be installed
at the City's expense after the public crossing had been petitioned from
the Department of Transportation.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fox and seconded by Commissioner Rootes
that it be recommended to the City Co1i.ncil that no more building permits
be issued for this property located in Sec. 30, Twp 33, Range 26 lying
North vlesterly of railroad (David Peterson property) until the problem of
proper access can be settled. Motion passed unanimously.
Ga~ Santvure of Gar-San Enterprises was present regarding a request for
variance on Lot 6, Blk 19, Village plat for a propossed office building.
There was a long discussion during which time it was discovered that the
Building Inspector had not looked over the plans. The Board felt it was
necessary to have the Building Inspector's views in such cases. Also,
they would like the City Clerk's signature on the applications. l'-1r. Sant-
'ture vIas directed to talk to Jack Holmes, determine exactly what set-back
variances are needed and then bring the plan to the Special April: 10, 1978
meeting.
Zack Johnson of Mateffy Engineering and Association, was present regarding
letter of agreement for planning services.
Work sessions to begin studying and writing the Planning and Zoning Ordinance
were discussed. Chairman Toth chose one Commissioner from each of the Wards
to work on the Ordinance, those being Zabee, Driessen, Lucas, and Fox, the
Chairman of this group; and one Commissioner from each of the wards to 'Ylork
on the Zoning and Land Use, those being Thompson, Nelson, Rootes, and Fred-"
ericksen, the Chairman of his group! They ldll not necessarily create a ne1~
complete Planning and Zon:Ll1g Ordinance, but 'Will corrdinate the County
Plan (for the former TOv1nship) and the City Plan and vnll make only necessary
and pertinent changes.
Mr. Johnson told the Board he would study the two ordinances and would have
something compiled for the Board to study the first week in April; and will
meet 1uth both groups on Apri*., 10, 1978 the evening of the Special Meeting.
He also had information on PlanPing Grant possibilities. Those being the
RDC Grant (75%) for vlhich application nnlst be submitted to the State by
May 16, 197B; State Plan..11ing Grnat (75%) 'tihich application must be sub-
mitted by July 1, 1978; and HUD Grant (100%) for which application must be
submitted by I\lay 1, 1978. Mr. Johnson v-.rill have more detailed information
and discuss Elk Rivert s possible qualifying for such a grant at the April
10, 1978 meeting.
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llwleeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.r4.
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