HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-10-24 Joint Board MINStillwater City and Town Joint Board
October 24, 2001
Present: Town Board members David Johnson and Ken LaBoda; City Council members Terry
Zoller and Wally Milbrandt; Town Planner Meg McMonigal; City Community Development
Director Steve Russell; City Attorney David Magnuson
Others: Sheila Marie Untiedt, Stillwater Township
Chair David Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Approval of minutes: Mr. Zoller, seconded by Mr. LaBoda, moved approval of the minutes of
June 21, 2001, as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
Case No. ZANI/01-24. A zoning map amendment to rezone 2.5 acres of land from AP,
Agricultural Preservation, to RA, Single Family Residential, at 8160 Neal Avenue. Greg
Johnson, Manchester Homes, representing John and Rebecca Choiniere, applicant.
Mr. Russell briefly reviewed the request, noting that the parcel had been ghost platted by the
Township. Services are available. The rezoning is consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan. The City's planning commission reviewed and approved the request, and there was no one
present at the planning commission's public hearing who spoke on the request.
Ms. McMonigal asked there would be a)6JOM(Ki in the road jurisdiction. Mr. Magnuson
responded that the entire Neal right-of-way came into the City's jurisdiction with the Oak Glen
development.
Mr. Zoller stated this is an example of what ghost platting is all about and moved approval of
ZANI/01-24. Mr. LaBoda seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously.
Case No. SUB/01-47. A subdivision of a 2.5 acre lot into four lots located at 8160 Neal Ave. in
the RA, Single Family Residential District. Greg Johnson, Manchester Homes, representing John
and Rebecca Choiniere, applicant.
Mr. Johnson was present for both cases but did not address the Board.
Mr. LaBoda, seconded by Mr. Zoller, moved approval of SUB/01-47; motion passed
unanimously.
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Update on Public Works facility - Mr. Russell explained that bids for the project came in $1
million over estimate, necessitating some changes. The roofing material will be asphalt shingle,
rather than tin. The infield for the ball field will be rebid, and the prairie restoration will be rebid
as a separate project; the plan will stay the same. Mr. Russell also noted development of the park
may take longer, as the project will be completed in phases. Mr. Zoller noted that
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landscaping/screening was a big concern of neighbors. The landscaping/screening will remain as
in the original plan, Mr. Russell said.
Boutwell Study - Mr. Russell said Steve Bruggeman owns three sites in the area and has offered
the City assistance in completing a plan for the area, Boutwell between 12 and 15. The City has
not accepted the offer for assistance up to this point. However, he said the City is considering
doing a plan in 2002. Mr. Johnson asked why City staff couldn't complete the plan; Mr. Russell
stated the City doesn't have the time or resources to complete the plan.
There was a brief discussion about the Town's position on possibly revising the existing
restriction on the number of building permits that can be issued per year. Mr. Johnson and Mr.
LaBoda said the Township is open to discussing the issue but needs a proposal from the City to
react to.
Palmer Subdivision - Ms. McMonigal briefly reviewed a request for a minor subdivision of a
portion of the Palmer property at the southeast corner of the property adjacent to Manning
Avenue and Highway 96. Included in the packet was a letter from Joe Lux, Washington County
transportation planner, commenting on the proposal..
After discussion, it was the consensus that the subdivision would be OK based on current zoning
in the Comprehensive Plan, large-lot, singl@68&IM9PEand that the issue of access would be looked
at when the remainder of the property is developed.
Mr. LaBoda, seconded by Mr. Zoller, moved to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary
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