HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-26-1960VILLAGE OF MEDINA
HAMEL, MINNESOTA
SPECIAL PLANNING COmmISSION MEETING SEPT. 26, 1960
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fortin at 8 P.M.
Attending were Kenneth Fortin, Herb Gaspar, Ella Christensen,Alex
Schumacher, Gerald Dykhoff, Archie Carter and Anne Theis.
(1) Ro chie Begin Developement
A drawing of the Begin developement was presented *o the members by
Archie Carter. It was noted that the lots are in varience with the
ordinance in a minor way as the smallest frontage is 872 feet instead
of 90 as the ordinance requires. 24 inch cement culverts will be installer
for the driveways and the lot grades will be arranged in a manner to
provide adequate water drainage. Mr. Begin will furnish the Village
with a check for $2000.00 in the form of a chashiers chefs to guarantee
proper completion of the work connected with the property. The one 2
inch well already installed will be allowed to remain however the balance
of the wells must be 3 inch. A copy of the contract between the Village
and the Developer for completion of the work was submitted by Archie
Carter. Lotion by Ella Christensen that the Planning 'Commission
recommend to the Council that they accept the Contract between the
Village and the Developer. Seconded by Herb Gaspar. Carried. At this
time Archie Carter suggested that when all the culverts are in and the
grading completed, the amount of the check be reduced to $1000.00 to
be held as per the contract.
(2) Mrs. Striebelts proposed plat.
Archie Carter informed the Planning Commission that he had done
additional work with Pair. Jackson on the proposed first addition for the
plat, which would provide for a road which would give access to 3 or 4
lots. The Planning Commission indicated they would approve such an
arrangement for a plat if Mrs. Striebel wished to submit a fisrt addit_
ion plat. Notion by Ella Christensen that the Planning Commission
approved Alternate Plan #1 submitted by Engineer Carterand that it is
to be developed to the extent of the first 3 lots. Seconded by Gerald
Dykhoff. Carried.
(3) Rezoning of site for V.F.W. Post.
Archie Carter submitted a sketch of the site showing the footage
ofthe land (416 feet by 208 feet) and the building (40 feet by 95 feet).
The question of parking area required was brought up anf page Z-23 items
(6) and (1) were discussed. The question was raised by Paul Merz as to
whether the Club would still be considered private if it was rented out
for public functions. Archie Carter stated that in his opinion to
remain private such functions would have to be sponsered by a member of
the Club. It was brought to the attention of the gathering by Anne Theis
and Paul Merz that at the time of incopperation of Medina in 1955 and
also at the time of publication of the old Zoning Ordinance in 1954
the entire Village was zoned residential. Ella Christensen raised an
objection to rezoning such a small site. Alex Schumacher and Herb Gaspar
asked if it would be possible for the V.F.W. to relocate on Eisinger's
land which was already zoned commercial. i>lotion by Ella Christensen tha
the Planning Commission recommend that The Council should not rezone
the property. Seconded by Herb Gaspar. Vote was by secret ballot and
the result was 2 yes, 2 no, and 1 abstained.
Motion to adjourn by Ella Christensen seconded by Gerald Dykhoff.
Meeting au.journed at 9:45 P.i,i.
Attest
Anne. E. Theis Secretary