Planning and Zoning Meeting

Minutes

December 13, 2011   

 

 

Silver Creek Township

 

On Tuesday, December 13, 2011, the Silver Creek Planning and Zoning Committee met at the Silver Creek Town Hall located at 3827 134th Street NW, Monticello, Minnesota 55362, Wright County, State of Minnesota.  The meeting was tape recorded for transcribing purposes only. 

                    

Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  There were 8 people in the audience at the start of the meeting.  Roll call was taken by the Planning & Zoning Chairman.

 

Members Present:                  Johann Massmann

Dan Ness

                                                John Hanson

                                               

 

Members Absent:                    None

                                               

 

Board Members Present:       John Jones III, Chairman

                                                Doug Schneider, Supervisor

                                                Bill Langenbacher, Supervisor

                                                Alfred Shenton, Supervisor

 

Board Members Absent:         Steve Langanki, Supervisor

                                               

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

 

November Meeting Minutes – A change on page 2 needs to be made, a dash needs to be added between conception – ally.  Dan motioned to approve minutes with changes.  John H. seconded.  All present were in favor.  The motion carried.

 

CHAIRS REPORTS:

 

Supervisor Chairman Jones – None

 

Planning & Zoning Chairman Johann – Johann was wondering if there had been any response from the lawyer regarding the by-laws, Supervisor Langenbacher has not had a chance to talk to him yet.  The horse boarding needs to be removed from the agenda and he would like to discuss a possible letter being sent to the State regarding the Vikings stadium.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Richard Pattay – Richard and Melanie Pattay were present to discuss the private dog kennel, with no more than 12 dogs at a time, which they are looking at starting.  They raise Samoyed

 

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dogs and do many community projects with them.  Three residents (Chris Klein, Tom Pugh and Jim Lanes) attended the meeting to voice their concerns regarding possible noise

issues (barking) and what to do if there is a problem.  Johann had a discussion with the humane society and they do not have any concerns regarding this kennel.  After further conversation regarding different items, Dan motioned to accept the CUP for a maximum of 12 adult Samoyed dogs which will be up for review in one (1) year, January 2013.  There will be no commercial events held on the site and the dogs will be fed and loaded indoors.  John H. seconded.  All present were in favor.  The motion carried.

 

CUP change form – After discussion of the form, it was decided that the clerk will show it to the township attorney and get his opinion on the use of it. 

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Summit Stone CUP review – Jake Zachman was present to answer questions from the committee regarding the CUP.  The CUP states 10 A-frames will be held outside, right now there are 60 and they would like to increase it to 100.  After discussion, it was decided the Supervisor Langenbacher, Johann Massmann and Jake Zachman will go to the county, review with them and see what needs to be done.

 

Mehr building review – Leroy Mehr was present to answer questions from the committee.    

 

2 Planning & Zoning members needed – Move to January meeting.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

None

 

UPCOMING ITEMS

 

Travis Bosacker – kennel – CUP review

Whispering Pines CUP review

 

MISC

 

Johann brought up his concern regarding the Viking stadium and writing a letter to the State about the amount of time it is taking for them to make a decision.  It was decided that this is a Supervisor Board issue and will be brought up at the next monthly meeting.

Chris Klein asked if Silver Creek Township was still looking at being incorporated.  The Board stated that because of the money issues to do it, it is put on hold for the time being, they would rather use the money at this time to fix the roads.

 

 

 

 

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ADJOURNMENT

 

A motion was made by Dan to adjourn the meeting.  John H. seconded.  All present were in favor.  The motion carried.  The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Silver Creek Township Clerk,

Barb Krzmarcik