Planning Commission
Regular MeetingBlaine, MN · March 8, 2016
Minutes
Blaine City Hall
City of Blaine 10801 Town Square Dr
Blaine, MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Minutes - Final
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City
Council. One of the Commission’s functions is to hold public
hearings and make recommendations to the City Council. The
City Council makes all final decisions on these matters.
Blaine City Ordinances require that certain documents and
information be included in applications. The Planning
Commission may postpone consideration of an application
that is incomplete and may, for other reasons, postpone final
action on an application. For each item the Commission will
receive reports prepared by the City staff, open the hearing to
the public, and discuss and act on the application.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. Roll Call
The Blaine Planning Commission met in the City Hall Chambers on Tuesday,
March 8, 2016. Chair Ouellette called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Staff Present: Shawn Kaye, Associate Planner
Lori Johnson, Associate Planner
Tom Scott, Project Coordinator
Dan Schluender, Assistant City Engineer
Present: 7 - Chair Ouellette, Homan, York, Goracke, Bergstrom, Olson, and Ponds
2. Approval of Minutes
TMP 16-0112 Approval of February 9, 2016 Planning Commission Minutes
Motion by Commissioner York to approve the minutes of February 9, 2016, as
presented. Motion seconded by Commissioner Homan. The motion passed
6-0-1 (Bergstrom abstained).
Aye: 6 - Chair Ouellette, Homan, York, Goracke, Olson, and Ponds
Abstain: 1 - Bergstrom
3. Old Business
None.
4. New Business
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4.1 RES 16-048 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A
SHARED DRIVEWAY BETWEEN THE TWO SUBJECT
PROPERTIES AT 1525 99TH LANE AND 10040 DAVENPORT
STREET NE (GREEN LIGHTS RECYCLING). HIGH TIDES
PROPERTIES, LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0008/LSJ)
The report to the Planning Commission was presented by Lori Johnson,
Associate Planner. The public hearing for Case File 16-0008 was opened at
7:03 p.m. As no one wished to appear, the public hearing was closed at 7:03
p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Goracke to recommend approval of Planning Case
16-0008 based on the following conditions:
Case 16-0008:
1. The driveway is required to be hard surfaced.
2. Lot 2 of the plat of Twin Tides Addition must be combined with the Green
Lights Recycling property because Lot 2 does not meet minimum lot size
requirements in the I-2 zoning district.
3. There is a small gravel driveway that extends into Lot 2 that needed to be
removed and a setback established on Lot 1 of the plat.
4. Site plan approval is required prior to installation of the driveway. Site plan
approval will include the required submission of a Site Improvement
Performance Agreement and associated financial guarantee.
5. A shared access agreement will be required between the parcels.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Olson. The motion passed 7-0.
Aye: 7 - Chair Ouellette, Homan, York, Goracke, Bergstrom, Olson, and Ponds
Chair Ouellette noted this would be on the agenda of the April 7, 2016 City
Council meeting.
4.2 RES 16-049 GRANTING A WAIVER OF PLATTING TO ADJUST THE PROPERTY
LINE BETWEEN TWO (2) LOTS IN VICTORY VILLAGE LOCATED
AT 1560 109TH AVENUE NE. CSRS, INC. AND RAISING CANE’S
RESTAURANT, LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0007/LSJ)
The report to the Planning Commission was presented by Lori Johnson,
Associate Planner. The public hearing for Case File 16-0007 was opened at
7:08 p.m. As no one wished to appear, the public hearing was closed at 7:08
p.m.
Chair Ouellette was pleased that this corner of Blaine would have a new
restaurant.
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Commissioner York asked if this was a fast food restaurant.
Associate Planner, Lori Johnson reported this was the case and noted Raising
Cane’s Restaurant focused primarily on chicken.
Commissioner Goracke stated he Googled Raising Cane’s restaurant and
understood there were approximately 250 locations. He asked how the site in
Shoreview was doing and questioned how many employees would be hired
for the Blaine location.
Yanez Moree, Architect for CSRS, Inc., reported the Shoreview site was
doing well. He estimated 14 employees would be hired. He indicated Raising
Cane’s prided itself on fresh ingredients and noted the site would be receiving
deliveries Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week.
Motion by Commissioner Olson to recommend approval of Planning Case
16-0007A a Waiver of Platting to adjust the property line between two (2) lots in
Victory Village at 1560 109th Avenue NE based on the following conditions:
Case 16-0007A:
1. Parcel B to be combined with Lot 4, Block 1 Victory Village 4th Addition
prior to issuance of building permits for Parcel A.
2. Waiver of platting to be recorded at Anoka County.
3. The Mayor, City Clerk and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute
any and all necessary documents, agreements and releases related to the
approval, recording or administration of this Waiver of Platting.
Motion by Commissioner Olson to recommend approval of Planning Case
16-0007B a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a 4,352
square foot Raising Cane’s Restaurant a shared access & parking and light
pole heights up to 40 feet at 1560 109th Avenue NE based on the following
conditions:
Case 16-0007B:
1. Site plan approval is required prior to issuance of a building permit.
2. Site, building, and landscaping to be constructed consistent with
submitted materials made part of this Conditional Use Permit application with
the recommended changes in the conditions.
3. A shared parking and access agreement is required for this site. A copy of
this agreement must be provided to the Planning Department prior to issuance
of site plan approval.
4. The landscape plan must be consistent with the overall landscape plan for
Victory Village that was approved with the Super Target conditional use permit
and it must meet the requirements of the Highway 65 Overlay District.
5. The buildings constructed to be consistent with the Highway 65 Overlay
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District.
6. Temporary signage regulated under Zoning Ordinance Section 34.13.
7. Permanent signage requires a separate permit approval process.
8. All lighting on site must meet requirements established by Section 33.02 of
the Zoning Ordinance. Freestanding light structures limited in height to not
more than 40 feet.
9. Developer shall explore use of created ponds, existing wells, or new wells
as a source of water supply for landscaping systems with a moisture sensor.
The developer must obtain City concurrence before connection to the public
water system.
10. Coon Creek Watershed permit is required. Building permits will not be
issued until a copy of the permit application is sent to the City.
11. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Permit
is required from the MN Pollution Control Agency. Building permits will not be
issued until a copy of the permit application is sent to the City.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Bergstrom. The motion passed 7-0.
Aye: 7 - Chair Ouellette, Homan, York, Goracke, Bergstrom, Olson, and Ponds
Chair Ouellette noted this would be on the agenda of the April 7, 2016 City
Council meeting.
4.3 RES 16-051 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 33.35
ACRES INTO 45 LOTS AND FIVE (5) OUTLOTS TO BE KNOWN AS
PARKSIDE NORTH NW TOWNHOMES, LOCATED AT FRAIZER
STREET & 124TH LANE. PARKSIDE NORTH, LLC. (CASE FILE
NO. 16-0006)
The report to the Planning Commission was presented by Shawn Kaye,
Associate Planner. The public hearing for Case File 16-0006 was opened at
7:15 p.m.
Donald Jensen, PAXMAR, thanked staff for the thorough report and stated he
was in attendance to answer questions or take comments from the public.
The public hearing was closed at 7:16 p.m.
Commissioner Goracke questioned who the detached townhomes would be
marketed to.
Mr. Jensen reported the design of the single-story detached townhomes would
be to empty nesters or those individuals wanting to downsize.
Commissioner Goracke asked if the neighborhood would have an association
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to maintain the yards and snow.
Mr. Jensen commented there would be an association to maintain the snow
and exterior grounds of the neighborhood.
Motion by Commissioner Ponds to recommend approval of Planning Case
16-0006A a Preliminary Plat approval to subdivide 33.35 acres into 45 lots and
five (5) outlots to be known as Parkside North NW Townhomes at the proposed
extension of Fraizer Street & 124th Lane based on the following conditions:
Case 16-0006A:
1. Park dedication will be due with the final platting of the forty five (45) lots
at the 2011 rate of $2,535 per lot. The total payment of $114,075 will be applied
as a credit against the original $1.4 Million that was owed by the City for the
purchase of the Lexington Athletic Complex property.
2. The size of site being graded requires a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
3. A development plan must be submitted for City approval prior to issuance
of the first building permit. The development plan must indicate that all
structures will be protected from flooding. A rough grading and sediment
control plan must be submitted for City approval prior to work being performed
on site. Erosion control and tree preservation details shall be included on the
grading plan. Lot grading to be consistent with the approved master grading
plan for the Parkside North development.
4. Rice Creek Watershed District permit is required prior to the approval of
grading.
5. The developer shall process a Letter of Map Change with FEMA prior to
issuance of building permits within the unnumbered A-Zone on the FEMA flood
map. Developer shall provide all FEMA paperwork and structure as-built
surveys to homeowners at time of lot closing.
6. Developer is responsible for following through with FEMA as necessary to
receive final FEMA documents and to provide those documents to the
homeowners, and to record the final documents on the certificate of title for
each parcel in the development.
7. As-built surveys will be required to verify structure elevations and lot
grading for each structure constructed.
8. The developer will be responsible for installation of sanitary sewer, trunk
main, storm drainage improvements, streets with concrete curb and gutter,
streetlights, mailboxes, sidewalks, traffic control signs, street signs, and all
appurtenant items. Plans and specifications must be approved by the City
prior to start of construction.
9. All Private streets or alley can be constructed to a minimum of 22 feet in
width if signed “No Parking”. Private 24-foot wide streets can be parked on one
side provided “NO PARKING FIRE LANE” signs are posted every 75 feet on the
opposite side of the drive.
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10. Standard utility and drainage easements must be dedicated along all lot
lines and over drainage ditches, ponds, delineated wetlands, and storm water
detention basins. Existing easements on underlying properties must be
vacated before the plat is recorded. Developer to provide access to existing
power lines in plat. The Developer is to provide access for maintenance of
storm water detention basins. Restrictions will be placed on lots as needed to
limit fences and landscaping to insure access.
11. Developer to require homeowner’s associations to be responsible for
maintenance and upkeep of all utilities, streets, storm drainage improvements,
infiltration basins, driveways and landscape improvements in the
development. Developer shall provide documentation to the homeowner’s
association, with copies to the City, about maintenance procedures for the
improvements.
12. Outlot C (landscaping outlot along 125th Avenue) to owned and maintained
by homeowner’s association. Association documents related to the
association’s maintenance and ownership of this outlot to be submitted to the
City for review.
13. Developer to install grouped mailboxes with design and locations
approved by City and US Postal Service. Maintenance of the mailboxes to be
the responsibility of the homeowner’s association.
14. Standard water and sanitary sewer access charges (WAC & SAC) become
due with each building permit at the rate established at the time the building
permit is issued. WAC payments that are paid with each building permit will be
reimbursed to the Developer as part of the original $1.4M owed by the City for
purchase of the land for the Lexington Athletic Complex.
15. All development signage by separate review.
16. Landscaping for Parkside North NW Townhomes common areas and along
the streets to be completed as shown on the approved Site Plan.
17. The landscape plan to be approved through a site plan approval process.
All site improvements should be covered by a Site Improvement Performance
Agreement and financial guarantee.
Motion by Commissioner Ponds to recommend approval of Planning Case
16-0006B a Conditional Use Permit to allow for construction of 45 single family
detached townhomes in a DF (Development Flex) zoning district at the
proposed extension of Fraizer Street & 124th Lane based on the following
conditions:
Case 16-0006B:
Parkside North NW Townhomes -Single Family - DF Development Standards
Permitted Uses
1. Single-family detached dwellings.
2. Group family daycare.
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Accessory Uses
1. Private garages and one detached accessory structure, with area less than
120 square feet, will be permitted if allowed by the association regulations.
2. Private swimming pools/meeting the requirements of Blaine Municipal
Code Section 6-121.
3. Keeping of not more than two (2) boarders and/or roomers per dwelling
unit.
Conditional Uses
1. Home occupations listed as Conditional Uses fewer than 33.11.
Standards
1. Front yard setback - 20 feet for house (from back of curb/sidewalk)
22 feet for garage (from back of curb/sidewalk)
2. Side yard setback - 6.5 feet (13 feet between structures)
3. Corner side yard setback - 18 feet (from back of curb/sidewalk or ROW line
adjacent to Fraizer St./124th Lane)
4. Rear yard setback - 30 feet
5. Maximum building height - 2 1/2 stories or 35 feet.
6. It shall be required for all single family dwellings that there be an attached
garage constructed of a minimum of four hundred (400) square feet, with no
dimension less than 20 feet. Total garage space shall not exceed one thousand
(1,000) square feet. Detached garages or accessory storage buildings above
120 square feet are not permitted. Accessory storage buildings below 120
square feet must meet 5 foot side and rear yard setbacks and be located within
the rear yard.
7. The minimum finished floor area above grade for all homes shall be 1,450
square feet. All homes shall have a minimum depth and width of 24 feet.
8. All homes to be constructed utilizing pre-approved exterior materials, roof
pitches and elevations. All house exteriors to utilize maintenance-free
materials to the extent possible. All house exteriors to provide enhanced
window fenestration. Care to be taken to utilize a variety of home styles, front
elevations and colors to provide maximum housing variety within each
neighborhood. Developer to establish criteria to ensure that adjacent single
family homes built within the development do not have the same exterior color
or architectural elevations.
9. All residential dwellings must be built in conformance with the current
edition of the Minnesota State Building Code.
10. Driveways shall not be constructed closer than 3 feet to the property line.
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All driveways and approaches shall be hard surfaced using concrete,
bituminous asphalt or other City approved material that is consistent in
durability and quality.
11. It shall be required that all yards of a new single-family dwelling be sodded
over a minimum of 4 inches of topsoil (black dirt containing not more than 35
percent sand).
12. All yards to have full underground irrigation.
13. Each lot shall contain one front yard tree and one boulevard tree with a
minimum of 2½-inch caliper. One of the required trees may be an ornamental
tree. Corner lots shall each have one additional boulevard tree.
14. No side patio or entrance doors are permitted except on those lots that
have additional side yard area.
15. Developer to execute and record, with the sale of each single family lot, an
affidavit indicating to homebuyers that the soils located in the rear and side
yards of the single family lots have not been corrected to accommodate
general building construction or pools and that additional effort may be
required, by the homeowner, to stabilize those soils before additional
construction could occur.
16. Outlots A, B, and C to be maintained by the Homeowners Association.
17. The landscape plan to be approved through a site plan approval process.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Goracke. The motion passed 7-0.
Aye: 7 - Chair Ouellette, Homan, York, Goracke, Bergstrom, Olson, and Ponds
Chair Ouellette noted this would be on the agenda of the April 7, 2016 City
Council meeting.
4.4 ORD 16-2349 SECOND READING
GRANTING A REZONING FROM FR (FARM RESIDENTIAL) TO
R-1A (SINGLE FAMILY) FOR THE HIDEAWAY OF BLAINE AT 1749
118TH AVENUE NE. BALD EAGLE BUILDERS, INC. (CASE FILE
NO. 16-0009/LSJ)
The report to the Planning Commission was presented by Lori Johnson,
Associate Planner. The public hearing for Case File 16-0009 was opened at
7:22 p.m.
Lynn Mokita, 1714 119th Avenue NE, expressed concern with how the
wetlands would be impacted on the proposed property.
Project Coordinator, Tom Scott reported wetland are protected to a certain
size. He explained the developer was working with the watershed district on
this issue.
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Ms. Mokita was concerned that the new homes would not align with the
values and quality of the homes presently in the neighborhood. She believed
that four homes on each side of the street was too dense. She feared the new
development would adversely impact her property value. She requested the
developer provide high quality homes.
Maria Aranda, 1698 119th Avenue NE, opposed the proposed development as
it did not keep with the look and feel of the surrounding homes. While she
understood the area would develop at some point in the future, she feared the
proposed homes would eliminate all existing wildlife due to the proposed
density. She indicated she moved from an urban setting to Blaine to have a
larger lot with trees and wildlife. She wanted to see the destruction of the
wildlife and trees minimized. She requested the City require the developer to
keep the same look and character in the new development, as was found in the
surrounding neighborhood.
Steve Mokita, 1714 119th Avenue NE, thanked the City for inviting the
public to the meeting, but felt that the City was telling the residents what was
going to happen instead of asking for input. He expressed concern with the
speed of traffic in his neighborhood and requesting calming measures be
pursued.
Commissioner York reported he also lived in this neighborhood and had the
same concerns with speeding traffic. He indicated he has had some of the
same discussions with the City regarding additional traffic control measures.
He commented the police has been increasing patrols.
Assistant City Engineer, Dan Schluender discussed how the City placed stop
signs throughout the community. He explained that if proper warrants were
not met, stop signs could not be installed. He stated unfortunately four out of
five times, the individuals speeding through the neighborhood were the
neighbors.
Stacy Gerrety, 11872 Isanti Street NE, stated the back of her property
overlooked this wooded area. She did not believe the proposed development
fit with the intent and character of the surrounding neighborhood. She
indicated she moved to the Olympic Glen neighborhood in 1999. She
understood this parcel would develop but was disheartened by the amount of
trees that would be removed. She was disappointed that the developer was
proposing eight lots when this did not fit with the surrounding properties. She
feared how the wildlife and wetlands would be impacted by the proposed
development. She reviewed the size of the lots surrounding this parcel. She
recommended the developer reconsider his development and reduce the
number of lots to four or six.
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Associate Planner, Lori Johnson explained the developer would be custom
grading the lots, this would greatly reduce the number of trees lost on the
project.
Ms. Aranda asked if an environmental impact study had to be completed for
this project.
Assistant City Engineer, Dan Schluender reported a project of this size does
not require an environmental impact study.
Project Coordinator, Tom Scott explained residents could petition for a study,
however, this project did not meet any of the minimum requirements.
Julian Aranda, 1698 119th Ave NE, understood a small area was being
developed and because of this, he recommended that eight homes not be built.
He stated one of the selling points when he purchased his home was the
number of trees in his neighborhood. He indicated he would be greatly
disappointed if eight homes were developed on the proposed property. He
urged the City to reduce the number of homes within the development.
Shannon Gerrety, 11872 Isanti Street NE, encouraged the City to hear the
concerns of the residents. He explained he moved to his neighborhood
specifically because of the trees, wildlife and lot sizes. He discussed how
quickly the homes around him were selling. He encouraged the City to keep
the proposed development in closer alignment with the existing properties.
He feared the integrity of his neighborhood would be negatively impacted if
eight homes were to be dropped onto the proposed parcel. He understood the
property would develop but requested the lot sizes more closely align with the
surrounding properties.
Ann Hoemberg, property owner of 1749 118th Avenue NE, stated she was
both sad and confused at this time. She indicated she was not just out to make
money on the development. She explained she purchased this property in
2003 and also loves the trees and wildlife in the area. She reported her
husband passed away four years ago and was no longer able to keep up with
the property. She believed she had the right to sell and develop the property.
The public hearing was closed at 7:46 p.m.
Commissioner York asked if the area had always been zoned Farm
Residential.
Associate Planner, Lori Johnson reported this was the case. It was noted that
the new lots met all R-1A zoning requirements.
Commissioner York questioned if the City could require a developer to have
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larger sized lots.
Associate Planner, Lori Johnson stated the City could not make this
requirement based on the Zoning. She advised that the applicant submitted
plans that met the City zoning code requirements.
Commissioner Goracke appreciated all of the comments provided by the
residents. He explained he lived in this neighborhood for 22 years and just
moved last May. He understood the tension in this neighborhood given the
fact the area continued to develop and change. He also understood the desire
of the applicant to develop her property.
Chair Ouellette discussed the proposed lot sizes and believed they were pretty
close to the surrounding neighborhoods. He reiterated that all R-1A Single
Family zoning requirements were being met.
Commissioner Ponds inquired what the price range would be for the new
homes.
Grant Johnson, ReMax, estimated the homes would be sold for $450,000 to
$700,000.
Commissioner York questioned how much smaller these lots were when
compared to the adjacent neighborhood.
Mr. Johnson reported the new lots would be approximately five feet smaller in
width and were over one-half acre per lot.
Commissioner York requested further information on how the lots would be
graded.
Mr. Johnson explained that each lot would be custom graded to assist with
tree preservation. He stated only trees on the actual building pad would be
removed.
Associate Planner, Lori Johnson reported the proposed lots sizes were bigger
than what was required within the R-1A zoning requirements. She stated
originally the developer had proposed 12 lots on this parcel with a cul-de-sac.
This proposal did not meet the character and intent of the neighborhood and
was reduced to eight lots.
Commissioner Ponds asked if the developer had any predictions on how the
wetlands would be impacted.
Mr. Johnson did not have anything final from the watershed district.
However, he believed there was enough room to build a home in front of the
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wetland.
Commissioner York understood the neighbor’s wanted trees to be preserved
and he was pleased the developer was offering custom grading for each lot.
Commissioner Bergstrom was pleased the developer did not pursue the
cul-de-sac design for this neighborhood.
Commissioner Olson saw the value of having larger lots and believed this was
a unique neighborhood in Blaine. For this reason, she supported there being
only six lots on this parcel.
Commissioner Homan stated even if the Commission wanted to push for
larger lot sizes, the City had no standing because the developer was already
meeting all R-1A zoning requirements.
Associate Planner, Lori Johnson reported this was the case. She explained if
the Planning Commission were to make pursue this further, the City could be
opened up to a lawsuit.
Commissioner Olson questioned if the neighbors could provide feedback at
the upcoming City Council meeting.
Associate Planner, Lori Johnson indicated there would be no public hearing at
the Council meeting and comments would only be taken at the Mayor’s
discretion. She encouraged the neighbors to contact their City Council
representative with their comments or concerns.
Chair Ouellette encouraged the neighbors to speak with the developer further
regarding the high quality homes that would be constructed.
Motion by Commissioner York to recommend approval of Planning Case
16-0009A a Rezoning from FR (Farm Residential) to R-1A (Single Family) at
1749 118th Avenue NE based on the following rationale:
Case 16-0009A:
1. A rezoning is required because the current zoning of FR (Farm Residential)
does not allow for smaller lot sizes when sewer and water will serve the
property.
2. The R-1A zoning district is consistent with surrounding properties to the
north, east and west of this property so any proposed homes will be in
character with the surrounding neighborhood.
3. The R-1A zoning is consistent with the City’s land use designation for this
area of LDR (Low Density Residential).
Motion by Commissioner York to recommend approval of Planning Case
16-0009B a Preliminary Plat to subdivide 4.6 acres into eight (8) single family
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lots to be known as Hideaway of Blaine at 1749 118th Avenue NE based on the
following conditions:
Case 16-0009B:
1. Park dedication will be required for the 8 new lots being proposed within
the plat. The City’s current park dedication rate for single family lots is $3,744
per unit. A total park dedication fee of $29,952 would become due prior to final
plat mylars being released to the developer for recording at Anoka County.
2. Developer to obtain a permit from Coon Creek Watershed District prior to
any site work. Developer to analysis location and sizes of infiltration basins.
3. Homeowners shall be required to maintain infiltration basins.
4. Additional information is required to determine lowest floor elevations.
5. Standard WAC (Water Access) and SAC (Sewer Access) fees will be due
with each home constructed.
6. Developer must install sanitary sewer and water services to Lots 3 and 7.
Existing manholes must be used for the sanitary services.
7. Demolition permits must be obtained for the removal of the existing home
and large accessory structures. The small accessory structures shown on Lot
5 of the plat must also be removed.
8. Execution and recording of a Development Agreement outlining the
developer responsibilities for grading and development of the property.
9. The Mayor, City Clerk and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute
any and all necessary documents, agreement and releases related to the
approval, recording or administration of Hideaway of Blaine.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Ponds. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Olson
opposed).
Aye: 6 - Chair Ouellette, Homan, York, Goracke, Bergstrom, and Ponds
Nay: 1 - Olson
Chair Ouellette noted this would be on the agenda of the April 7, 2016 City
Council meeting.
Plaque Recognizing Commissioner Janice Bergstrom
Chair Ouellette presented Commissioner Janice Bergstrom with a plaque
recognizing her for her service to the City of Blaine on the Planning
Commission. A round of applause was provided by all in attendance.
Plaque Presentation
Adjournment
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Motion by Commissioner Bergstrom to adjourn the Regular Planning
Commission meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Homan. The
motion passed 7-0. Adjournment time was 8:03 p.m.
Aye: 7 - Chair Ouellette, Homan, York, Goracke, Bergstrom, Olson, and Ponds
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Agenda
Blaine City Hall
City of Blaine 10801 Town Square Dr
Blaine, MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Meeting Agenda - Final
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City
Council. One of the Commission’s functions is to hold public
hearings and make recommendations to the City Council. The
City Council makes all final decisions on these matters. Blaine
City Ordinances require that certain documents and
information be included in applications. The Planning
Commission may postpone consideration of an application that
is incomplete and may, for other reasons, postpone final action
on an application. For each item the Commission will receive
reports prepared by the City staff, open the hearing to the
public, and discuss and act on the application.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
TMP Approval of February 9, 2016 Planning Commission Minutes
16-0112
3. Old Business
4. New Business
4.1 TMP Public Hearing Case File No. 16-0008 // High Tides Properties, LLC //
16-0094 1525 99th Lane and 10040 Davenport Street NE
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a
shared driveway between the two subject properties.
4.2 TMP Public Hearing Case File No. 16-0007 // CSRS, Inc. and Raising Cane’s
16-0095 Restaurant, LLC // 1560 109th Avenue NE
The applicant is requesting the following:
a) Waiver of Platting to adjust the property line between two (2) lots in
Victory Village.
b) Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a 4,352
square foot Raising Cane’s Restaurant, a shared access & parking and
pole mounted lighting that is up to 40-feet in height.
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4.3 TMP Public Hearing Case File No. 16-0006 // Parkside North, LLC
16-0098 Fraizer Street & 124th Lane
The applicant is requesting the following:
a) Preliminary Plat approval to subdivide 33.35 acres into 45 lots and
five (5) outlots to be known as Parkside North NW Townhomes.
b) Conditional Use Permit to allow for construction of 45 single family
detached townhomes in a DF (Development Flex) zoning district.
4.4 TMP Public Hearing Case File No. 16-0009 // Bald Eagle Builders, Inc. //
16-0101 1749 118th Avenue NE
The applicant is requesting the following:
a) Rezoning from FR (Farm Residential) to R-1A (Single Family).
b) Preliminary Plat to subdivide 4.6 acres into eight (8) single family lots
to be known as Hideaway of Blaine.
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