Regular Meeting Silver Creek Planning and Zoning Board
Unapproved
In attendance for the planning board, Johann Massmann, Bill Langenbacher, Mary Hill, Amy Forsythe, Dan Ness. Supervisor board, John Jones, Doug Schneider, Heath Gillham, Russell Nelson, Steve Langanki, Clerk Sandy Forsman.
Johann called the meeting to order, a review and approval of January 12th, 2010 minutes. Bill made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Mary seconded all in favor motion carried.
New Business- Knife River Condition Use Permit Renew, Brad
represent ting
Residents in attendance, Sandy and Tom Knutson, Don Mueller,
Cheryl Allison spoke of and odor problem in 2009 and the fear of the water
table being effected, Brad stated that a 40 foot chimney could be installed to
eliminate the wind from blowing back the smoke and that a odor agent is
applied. Is the same plant that was there in 2009 going to be installed? Brad stated
that a newer one would be brought in. Cheryl stated that she lives across the
street from the pit and has had to replace her well because of pressure, Johann asked how old was the first well, Cheryl
stated it was there when she bought the home and could not say. And also stated
she could not say for sure if the pit was the problem. Resident asked what is
the life expediency of the pit, Brad stated 25 more possible years. Tom Knutson
stated to the board that he felt that the board has not done enough to protect
the residents around the pit, Heath Gillham stated
that the board has tried to keep in mind the concerns each year of the
residents and tried to address them but that as the residents know this is just
a advisory board to the county and the final say sits with the county board.
Tom asked Brad where the material coming to pit is from, Brad stated from Wade
Park and by using this washing system it would save on truck traffic and cost
for
Bill made a motion to allow the amend to the conditional use permit to allow the washing operation, also that a 40 foot smoke stack be used to help eliminate the odor with the additional order agent. And that all complaints be addressed to the planning board as soon as observed. Mary seconded all in favor motion carried.
Supervisor Board, Russell made a motion to accept the Planning board recommendation Doug seconded all in favor motion carried.
Midwest Auto- Robert Gruys in attendance- Mr. Gruys is requesting for a amend to his CUP to allow 30 cars instead of 12 on his property of business. Mr. Gruys admitted that he know he was not in compliance by having more cars on his property then allowed but thought that no one cared. He stated that he had no idea that his business would take off as well and that he had to hire additional employees (10) to keep up, He stated that he would be willing to fence the area where the cars are kept and have a gate located on the west side. It was noted by the board that some of his cars were being kept at the neighbors across the street, Mr. Gruys stated that he thought that this would not be a problem but the board stated that these cars were not licensed, Bill stated that with the road along side the building being a township road although more of a cart variances would have to be considered if a fence was to be placed and cars on the side on the West side of the building would have to be eliminated. Question by Bill on the drain field in the lot and where its located and stated that no parking can be on this site. Mr. Gruys stated he had not had a problem so far and he was not parking on the drain field. The board understands that this is a county issue but wants Mr. Gruys to be aware of the rules on this.
Bill made a motion to amend the CUP to change from 12 cars to no more then 30 and that a fence would have to be installed surrounding the lot with a gate on the west side no cars allowed outside of the fence And this fence to be determined by the set backs allowed. Seconded by Mary all in favor but Amyls no vote 3 to 1 motion carried.
Supervisor board- Doug added to the recommendation of the
P&Z board that this fence would have to be completed by
Bill Christian appeared before the board for information on a piece of property from the estate of Mr. Bizils. Daughter and son in-law Jim and Marlene Wurm also were in attendance. Looking to add a entitlement to a piece of Agi by a question to see if this piece could be rezoned. Board stated that since all surrounding property was zoned Agi. Rezoning at this time does not follow the land use plan. Mr. Christian thanked board for the time.
Septic Ordinance for disposal standards was discussed Johann stated that he felt that certain sections that were placed in this proposed ordinance needed to be addressed, He also asked Steve what Time dosing was. Steve replied that it was that the system was on a time schedule to do certain functions. Steve and Bill stated that they would attended at the county court house a meeting on the 17th of February to hear more about the proposed ordinance and John said he would attend the next meeting on March 12th,.
On going discussion on the proposed Planning
and Zoning procedure manual. Discussion on term limits and chairman and vice to
be elected by planning board. Supervisor board to continue reviewing at
Motion to adjourn by Bill and seconded by Amy all in favor motion carried.
Sincerely Sandy Forsman Clerk