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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-08-19 JPC MINMinutes of the Joint Powers Committee August 19, 1981 MEMBERS PRESENT Cathy Buck, William Lundquist, Harry Peterson STAFF PRESENT Doug Swenson, Dennis O'Donnell, Rhonda Thode OTHERS PRESENT Stever Erban, Dr. Lindall, Dick Moore, Leonard Feely, Elizabeth Feely CALL TO ORDER Peterson chaired the committee and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Bill Lundquist motioned to approve the June 17, 1981 minutes as presented. Buck seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS IMMIINO NUCLEAR., INC. Cathy Buck motioned that a 10' variance be granted to Immuno Nuclear, and that a variance be granted because of practacality and the top grading of the land, and that the community will be benefiting as far as an employment resource, and that the building plans seem to have adequate security. Bill Lundquist seconded. Motion passed unanimously. GENERAL DISCUSSION Dennis O'Donnell was questioned about what was on the agenda for the next meeting. O'Donnell stated there was nothing to bring before the Board as of this date. ADJOURNMENT Cathy Buck motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:05. Seconded by Harry Peterson. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes of the Joint Powers Committee August 19, 1981 IMMUNO NUCLEAR, INC. PUBLIC HEARING MEMBERS PRESENT Harry Peterson, Bill Lundquist, Cathy Buck STAFF PRESENT Doug Swenson, Dennis O'Donnell, Rhonda Thode OTHERS PRESENT Steve Erban, Dr. Lindall, Dick Moore, Leonard Feely, Elizabeth Feely CALL TO ORDER Harry Peterson chaired the committee and called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING Mr. O'Donnell explained that Immuno Nuclear was requesting a variance to construct a 30' by 60' storage builid g 5' from the property line instead of the required 20' on there property located in the Joint Powers area. Steve Erban, architect for Immuno Nuclear, expressed his opinion that there was more than just a hardship involved, that they were talking about the development of a whole large company on this particular piece of property. Mr. Erban showed a slide presentation he had prepared explaining that he felt there was no other feasible place to put the building considering the piece of property. He stated other neighboring property owners had no objections and they were not enfringing on any other property owners. He also stressed the fact that the natural topography of the property would remain the same, they wouldn't be cutting down any trees or hurting the natural growth around the area. O'Donnell questioned what type of building they would construct. Erban said the building would be textiled the same as the present building and be used for cold storage. Dr. Lindall stated that the storage would mainly be that of glass bottles that they use in their moving process, rubber stoppers, kits, etc. There would be no organic chemicals, except for maybe a can of gas for the lawn mower. Peterson asked if he talked to the Cub Food people, were they supportive or noncommittal. Steve Erban said that they actually saw no response from them, and so far, they have been very pleasant to work with. O'Donnell confirmed that the surrounding owners were notified, and received no comment. Bill Lundquist questioned the possibility of putting a temporary building on the site. Erban stated that a temporary building was their first thought, but a temporary building usually ends up being there a little longer than temporary, and the only type of building would have to be Joint Powers Hearing August 19, 1981 Page 2 a pole barn of some sort. Erban was not even sure if a pole ba= could legally be placed on the land under some of the ordinances. He felt the idea wasn't very conducive for good planning. Peterson asked Moore if he saw any problems with water drainage. Moore replied that the area across the top is fairly level. He didn't think there would be much problem, although he hadn't looked at it personally. The only reservation he had was the turning around room for trucks. If that was going to hinder operations as all. Dr. Lindall stated there was no problem right now. O'Donnell suggested putting a smaller garage somewhere meeting all setback requirements. Dr. Lindall felt that wasn't really practical. The reason is for extra storage area, which is an acute need now and they couldn't wait until next spring to build the building. O'Donnell's second concern was that there was not a hardship present. "Hardship" as defined in our ordinance and statute means the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under the conditions allowed by the official controls. O'Donnell felt the applicant had reasonable use of the property, therefore, a hardship does not exist. O'Donnell also felt the Board should consider this case very carefully prior to taking action due to the fact that other property owners may site this case as an example and also request variances. Bill Lundquist suggested moving the building another five feet north, which would make the variance 10' instead of 151. Erbaa stated he didn't see that 5' would be a problem. Harry Peterson recessed the hearing at 6:15. During the recess, Mr. Feely requested release of the performance bond for the Feely Addition. Dennis O'Donnell agreed to have a letter written up and signed in order to comply with his request. Cathy Buck arrived at 6:45 and the public hearing reopened. Steve Erban gave a brief summary of the presentation he had given earlier using pictures of the land. Buck then questioned what kind of security Immuno Nuclear was going to be able to maintain. Erban stated the proposed building would be connected to the rest of the security system. Dr. Lindall added that the building will have no windows, and you would have to really vandalize to get into it. Joint Powers Hearing August 19, 1981 Page 3 Cathy Buck asked Dennis if he still stood on his early comments even after hearing the case. O'Donnell said he did, that he does not recognize a hardship. ADJOURNMENT The public hearing adjourned at 7:00 p.m.