The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1964-11-24 CPC MIN r I I.ANrIN(� AND /.(j\IN(= COMMISSION MI NNESOTA HOUrNT a:"VliA uamDu^wvaauv D p DiAV�D ago �Da% r 4, r ice 'h�� ,�o 1964 V. D. uOUaM a uEuaTrNUAMBENadoptedpE� pDppON atthis venpn 's meeting of 'p',,hs JACK HOOu.0 Y DR. 11D'DIEI) X AL)KN9;PT AMX'S U Uur.VEY WHEREAS surveys indicate that u ver C of am;p,.l residents and property owners in Washington County, W11LOI..6tleartedly sun,propuo:Iw'°t:a the location of the Northern State p::Deawe r plent an the St. Croix River in Oak Fork Heights D V1221 AS the people who must bear the burden of taxes in ! this ire� anesfutures mre linked ith theeconomicproues o this s that the advantages of the NSP plant ��I . uoutweigh of ! are either somewhat p' ;gerat ed or conTletely without sound foundation ARD WHEREAS the location of the NSP plant in the St, Croix l p�. future � h �� d. � � p°na�n�.ap �A�aa promise a�a�°' bright .�, u� �wa�u�� pu u:®uua .. p� ,.e�� c b lm p,�o rvia..p iz our not nrnt�, ..p. "aur i.nn ,uua trim,. development to aDuna,roan nut our natural and recreational resources i+ .D WHEREAS we who live and lay the taxes in the valley have the right Lo determine our own future, and reject aa,tteuu pe by outsiders and, othern who do not pay taxesin the area, to divide us and tall us that we cannot have this and any other z-idu,u trial,.. ap.evel pnmamt" AND WHEREAS the local governing bodies have ;iv n°n their hearty approval to the construction of this p,nMp,..aan!°nt,® AND WIIEREAS as uauneierci al and industrial activitieshave been �) developed and carried on in the valley in complete harmony with our recreational resources for many auuaanlzn nd have contributed to the icondmy of than valley, &-9� I gip.. � p^"p RIF, p'p �Dp a that me, along g w th the vast majority of other ,aahi n n County residents n d organizetione, reaffirm our unanimous suupap',o r't,R of the NSP plant location tionn ,. Oak Fk rk Heights and that beezua.es this commission in addition to the Cnutriuu;p,. Washlng,; nru County, F,'7k.aYan,n nng Comndesion together with h those 90VOMMental agencies which have � studied or are presently studying -thematter, preclunde the necessity of n cautly atudy Q other outside planning groups whicii would only duplicate previous s . o r , and that a an R other persons amd agencies to n°e p ect ca rights andpriorition an reeidents of the offected area, C� FOR THIS COMMISSION, 1'k'e, It'417k .811,1 JIL"J, Robert D. 149 , Chairman PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of meeting April 17, 1961 The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Robert Hagen at 7145 P.M. Present: Smith, Mulvey, Handevidt, Bergen, Johnston, Melstrom, Dewhurst, Hayes, Bourdaghs, Hagen Absent: Oriel, Crane, Hooley, Schwantes Present also were Tom Hodne of Community Planning and Elmer Olson, Stillwater Township. A letter from George Stennes tendering his resignation from the Commission was read by Mr. Hagen. A letter from Mayor Madsen to Mr. Stennes was also read by Mr. Hagen. Motion by Mulvey, seconded by Bourdaghe to table the election of a new chairman until the May meeting was carried. A request from the Baptist Church for permission to build an addition was read by Mr. Hagen. A sketch of the proposed addition was distributed for review of the members. A motion by Bourdaghs that request be tabled until May meeting and that church committee contact adjoining property owner and. obtain concurrence or objection to proposed addition was withdrawn for lack of a second. Mr. Hodne spoke on sound planning principles and site requirements withm reference to the above. Mr. Hagen also commented. Bergen made a motion that the Commission recommend to the City Council that the request from the Baptist Church for a non—conforming use of property be granted. Seconded by Mulvey. Motion carried by 8 ayes and 1 no. Mr. Hagen distributed copies of Mont4video planning progress. Shorty Bourdaghs reported. on downtown parking, streets and highway and Mr. Hodne elaborated on same. It was moved, seconded and enrried that the Planning & Zoning Commission accept the plan on the downtown area as submitted by Tom Hodne of Community Planning and Design Associates and recommend to the City Council that this plan be accepted by the City and recommended to the Highway Department. Shields Smith complimented Tom Hodne and firm on the basis of the State meeting to which he was a delegate. A discussion followed on publicity and questions and answers and. the possibility of getting more action. The next meeting of the Commission was set for Monday, May 8th at 7:30 P.M. at City Hall. Meeting then adjourned. Charles Thompson, Secretary PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of meeting November 6, 1961 Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. Meeting was called to order by CeArman Hagen at 3:05P.M. Present from Council - Mayor Madsen Councilman Simonet and Simpson City Att. James Douville City Eng. Ron Ehlinger City Clerk Les Brower Present from Planning and Zoning Commission - Hagen, Smith, Olsen, Hooley, Bergin, Hayes, Dewhurst, Edstrom, Bourdaghs, Oharlsen, Mulvey, Melstrom, Wilson. A review of the Comprehensive guide Program was started on page 43 to page 67. questions and commmLents were made And notations made. At4:45 P.M. the Planning and Zoning Commission convened to discuss three non-conforming request. Request of Hugh Schoephoester for a variance in zoning for a new garage. Motion was made, seconded and carried to recommend permit be granted. The request of the Assembly of God Church and Dr. E. Brockman were turned over to a Rommittee appointed by Chairman Hagen for invetigation. Committee members - Myron Melstrom Arthur Edstrom Charles Thompson Meeting adjourned until Nov. 13th. C. J. Thompson, Secretary Refit of Sub Committee November 9, 1961 Committee: Arthur Edstrom, Myron Melstrom, Charles Thompson. Re: Assembly of Cod Church Building, So. 3rd St. It is the recommendation of the sub committee appointed to in- vestigate proposed remodeling of existing building to an eight- unit apartment, that the request be granted subject to the following requirements: 1. A detailed plan of proposed remodeling including heating, electricity and plumbing. (Church Building) 2. A detailed plan of proposed parking areas, retaining walls, surfacing of drive and parking area. a. The spacing alloted for each vehicle is satisfactory. The optimum distance for manuvering is not. A mintmumn Distance for manuevering should be 26 ft. to 28 ft. 3. Proposed improvement of the exterior appearance of existing duplex and fourplex and proposed remodeling (if any) of interiors. 4. Plans should show any changes in walks, steps, etc. oxposted to view from 3rd St. ort of Sub Ggmmitteg November Q, 1961 Committee: Arthur Edstrom, Myron Melstrom, Charles Thompson. Re: Dr. E. Brockman Thompson Filling station, No. 4th & Wilkin St. It is the recommendation of the sub committee that the re— quest be granted subject to the following requirements: 1. A detailed plan of proposed remodelingboth interior and exterior of buildings. Plan should show parking (off street), landscaping, property lines, etc. a.. Existing gas tanks must be removed or filled with sand( state Law). b. Front drive should be landscaped to bland in as a residential building. In the opinion of the committee a chiropractic office would make use of an existing building that would not be detrimental to the area in which it is located and definately an improvement over a gasoline, grocery combination store which existed before. The present building could not be remodeled at reasonabele cost into a home.