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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-05-15 Council MinutesJune 19, 2003 Agenda Prepared By: Sue Vergin, Administrator CITY OF CORCORAN SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MAY 15, 2003 H:\City Hall Information\CITY GOVERNMENT\Council, Commissions & Committees\Council Information\Council Minutes\Previous Years\2003 - Need to PDF\05.15.03 Special Council Minutes.doc 1 The City Council met in special session on May 15, 2003 at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were Councilors Bucher, Gageby, Guenthner, and Lymangood; Planning Commissioners Hanson and Kluck; and staff members Administrator Vergin, Planners Lindahl and Janssen. Excused absent were Councilor Thomas and Commissioner Ebert. Mayor Guenthner called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Public Forum – No One MOTION by Bucher, seconded by Gageby and carried unanimously to approve the agenda. MOTION by Lymangood, seconded by Gageby and carried unanimously to approve the April 17, 2003 with the following change: Page 2, paragraph 4, “Answers – Ability to communicate with neighbors, simple community, not too restrictive, improved vision version of Robbinsdale,” Planner Lindahl summarized what accomplishments were anticipated to be achieved from this evening’s agenda. Administrator Vergin provided information relative to the implementation budget and funding of that budget. Since the city has learned that there are no monies available from the Met Council the City needs to look at alternatives to fund the gap between monies set aside and actual costs of implementing the Comp Plan. It was noted that some of the infrastructure planning would be eligible as a Tax Increment expenditure. Further analysis of this will be provided to the council at a future meeting. Clustering Ordinance – Lindahl provided the group with a summation of what the Waste Water Commission discussed relative to a clustering ordinance. They are willing to look at these types of systems but do not feel that the city should engineer them. These systems would need to be proven as functioning systems. It was agreed that there are actually two separate but overlapping issues before the group. 1) a clustering ordinance allowing bonuses for preservation of natural resources; and 2) a clustering ordinance that would allow for a shared septic system. After some discussion it was the consensus that Planner Lindahl prepare a clustering ordinance that the group can review and “pick apart” where necessary. The ordinance should include contingency components, that if a system can be credible then it can be considered. To be credible it would need to be proven technically, monetarily, an optional plan be provided and that it can be administered. Draft Ordinance – Section 1010 Title, Purpose and Intent – The group had no changes. Draft Ordinance – Section 1020 Rules and Definitions – No changes. Draft Ordinance – Section 1030 General Regulations – Accessory Structures – leave as is. Called to Order Roll Call Open Forum Agenda Approval Minute Approval Implementation Budget Clustering Ordinance Draft Ordinance Language June 19, 2003 Agenda Prepared By: Sue Vergin, Administrator CITY OF CORCORAN SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MAY 15, 2003 H:\City Hall Information\CITY GOVERNMENT\Council, Commissions & Committees\Council Information\Council Minutes\Previous Years\2003 - Need to PDF\05.15.03 Special Council Minutes.doc 2 Accessory Structures on lots smaller than one acre in the urban residential areas will need to be addressed. Agriculture Preserve, 1030 Subd.3, e. – Keep consistent with Municipal Code, 30 acres or more is “true farming”, and should be exempt from architectural standards. Agriculture Preserve properties will continue to be exempt from building permit requirements per state statute. Accessory Dwelling Unit – There was extensive discussion on whether this should be a permitted use, and if permitted what zoning areas should it be permitted in. Concerned that this type of a dwelling unit has the potential to become rental property, increasing densities in areas where it may not be appropriate. The consensus of the group was that it should be deleted at this point, but it may be redrafted with input by members directly to Planner Lindahl. This item will be revisited later in the implementation process. Relocated Structures – 1030.060. Subd. 2.b. – Eliminate this section. Height Limitations – 1030.090. – Presently there are two restrictions for building height which are not consistent with each other. This will be looked into. Minimum Residential Building Standards – 1030.040. Subd. 2. Presently it states that the minimum floor area for a single family detached home is 1,100 square feet. This was questioned as it relates to the size restrictions placed on accessory structures and potential additional dwelling units. Staff was directed to look into this further. Modifications addressed during this meeting will be placed in the June packet for the groups review; however additional discussion will not take place until a future point in the process. The group noted that they prefer to work with the draft ordinance, not the ta ble, therefore staff can eliminate that. Moratorium – Staff rasied the question as to whether or not a moratorium should be placed on the rest of the city as some of the changes being proposed will impact those areas outside of the MUSA. One of the key factors is being able to protect and preserve the natural resource corridor. The consensus of the council was that they would prefer not to create a city wide moratorium. It was suggested that Attorney Carson be consulted on this matter, if the City would be allowed to create a more parcel specific moratorium based on the natural resource corridor. Noted that building rights will be a topic on a future agenda. Additional Services from QSA - This would be for a market analysis on the downtown area, to determine what types of businesses could be supported in that area. The Council was in consensus to proceed with the work by QSA. Briefly addressed what would be taking place during the May 19, 2003 open house. It will be an informal setting, with boards of samples; people will be encouraged to use the dotmocracy to vote for what they like. Moratorium June 19, 2003 Agenda Prepared By: Sue Vergin, Administrator CITY OF CORCORAN SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MAY 15, 2003 H:\City Hall Information\CITY GOVERNMENT\Council, Commissions & Committees\Council Information\Council Minutes\Previous Years\2003 - Need to PDF\05.15.03 Special Council Minutes.doc 3 Services by QSA Open House Briefly addressed what would be taking place during the May 19, 2003 open house. It will be an informal setting, with boards of samples; people will be encouraged to use “dot-mocracy” to vote for what they like. Discussed ways of keeping the meeting more efficient – will try to identify “hot buttons” before the meeting and provide summaries of key components. MOTION by Bucher, seconded by Gageby, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. ________________________________ Susan Vergin, City Administrator Assessment of Meeting Adjournment