1992-05-26May 26, 1992
MINUTES - BOARD OF REVIEW - MAY 26t 1992
CONTINUED FROM MAY 12, 1992
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Board of Review
reconvened in the Council Chambers of the City of Mound, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, at 5341 Maywood Road, in said city on May 26,
1992, at 7:00 PM.
Persons present: Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens,
Liz Jensen, Phyllis Jessen and Ken Smith. Also present were: City
Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Clerk Fran Clark, Hennepin
County Assessor Keith Rennerfeldt and Hennepin County Appraiser
Bill Davy, and the following interested citizens: Paul Brown and
Melvin Zuckman.
1.0 Mayor Johnson opened the reconvened Board of Review and
introduced Keith Rennerfeldt, Assessor for Hennepin County and Bill
Davy, Appraiser for Hennepin County. Mr. Rennerfeldt stated that
they had spoken with everyone who appeared before the Council or
wrote letters for the May 12, 1992, Meeting and he was presenting
the county's decisions as to the value of the properties
questioned. The property owner could appeal the county's decision
at the Hennepin County Board of Review on June 15, 1992. The
county must be notified prior to appearing.
PID #24-117-24 11 0019 - RUTH SEGNER, 2541 WEXFORD LANE
The Assessor recommended reducing the value of this property
from $71,500 to $63,500.
PID #13-117-24 34 0062 - HELEN L. WOLNER, (LITTLE LEAGUE
FIELD)
The Assessor recommended reducing the value of this property
from $72,000 to $55,000.
PID #24-117-24 43 0034
- MELVIN ZUCKMAN, 2909 BRYANT AVE.
SO.t MPLS., MN. 55408
(5012 TUXEDO BLVD.)
The Assessor recommended reducing the value of this property
from $138,000 to $113,000.
Mr. Zuckman was present and still objected to the value on his
property.
MOTION made by Smith seconded by Jensen to accept the
Assessor,s recommended valuation of PID #14-117-24 31 0035 -
$113,000. The vote was unanlmously in favor. Motion carried.
4. PID #13-117-24 33 0082 - MASONIC LODGE
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P.O. BOX 232, MOUND, MN. 55364
(2372 COMMERCE BLVD.)
The Assessor recommended reducing the value of this property
from $155,000 to $121,000.
PID %14-117-24 31 0035 - PAUL BROWN, 6234 CLOVER CIRCLE
The Assessor recommended no change - $106,900.
Mr. Brown was present and still objected to the value on his
property.
MOTION made by Smith seconded by Jensen to accept the
Assessor's recommended valuation of PID %14-117-24 31 0035 -
$106,900. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PID %13-117-24 34 0017 - ROBERT HORTSCH, 5226 LYNWOOD BLVD.
The Assessor recommended no change - $110,000.
PID %13-117-24 12 0023 - PAUL KASTER, 2600 CASCO PT. RD.
(1672 EAGLE LANE)
The Assessor recommended reducing the value of this property
from $30,400 to $25,000.
PID %24-117-24 44 0215 - PAUL KASTER, 2600 CASCO PT. RD.
(4831 DALE ROAD)
The Assessor explained that Mr. Kaster did not want this
property reviewed. He just wanted the Assessor to be aware of
what he had paid for the property·
PID %19-117-23 23 0123 - BOB NYGAARD, 4785 LAGOON DR.
(LAKEWINDS CONDOS - D-112)
The Assessor recommended no change - $31,500.
PID %19-117-23 24 0069 - LOIS SIMMONS, 35 PLEASANT LANE E.
TONKA BAY, MN. 55331
(4407 WILSHIRE BLVD., F203)
The Assessor recommended no change - $34,400.
PID %13-117-24 31 0073 - CLARK L. PETERS
2146 NOBLE LANE
The Assessor recommended no change - $68,200.
PID %19-117-23 13 0025
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%19-117-23 24 0060 - TED FOX - LAKEWINDS #A109
The Assessor recommended no change (0025) - $33,500.
The Assessor recommended no change (0090) - $36,700.
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The Assessor recommended no change (0129) - $42,900.
The Assessor recommended no change (0060) - $39,800.
13. PID %13-117-24 31 0075 - RONALD POTAS,
2128-2130 CEDAR LANE
The Assessor recommended reducing the value of this property
from $99,400 to $95,000.
Jensen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-54 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ENTIRE ASSESSMENT
ROLL AS PRESENTED
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Ahrens to adjourn the Local
Board of Review at 7:45 P.M. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL MAY 26, 1992
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, May 26, 1992, in the Council Chambers
at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea
Ahrens, Liz Jensen, Phyllis Jessen and Ken Smith. Also present
were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Clerk Fran Clark,
City Attorney Jim Larson, Building Official Jon Sutherland, Park
Director Jim Fackler, Dock Inspector Tom McCaffrey, and the
following interested citizens: Phil & Vicki Davis, Dave Wisnewski,
Jeff McMurray, Archie Hanus, Dean Hanus, Mark Hanus, Melvin
Zuckman, Allen Schwingler, Jack & Joan Ronning, Steve Hicks, Mark
Bussey, Carole Munson, Geoff Michael, Bill Meyer, Jeff Vint, Mike
Roy, Roger Stephanson, and Mark Goldberg.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
RECYCLOTTO WINNER
The Mayor presented $300.00 Westonka Dollars to A1 Schwingler, 5301
Bartlett Blvd.
1.1 MINUTES
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Ahrens to approve the
minutes of the May 12, 1992, Regular Meeting, and the Mary 19,
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1992, Committee of the Whole Meeting, as presented. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.2 CASE ~92-011~ JACK & JO~N RONNINGt 1717 FINCH LANE~ LOTS 7 &
St BLOCK 13, DREAMWOOD~ PID ~13-117-24-130048. VARIANCE -
ADDITION
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Jensen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-55 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE
RECOGNIZING EXISTING NONCONFORMING
SETBACKS TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
CONFORMING ADDITION AT 1717 FINCH LANE,
LOTS 7 & 8, BLOCK 13, DREAMWOOD, PID %13-
117-24 13 0048, P & Z CASE %92-011
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.3 CASE ~92-013: PHILIP DAVIS, 1701 GULL L~NE, LOTS 1, 2, & PART
OF 3~ BLOCK 14t DREAMWOOD, PID ~13-117-24 13 0041. VARIANCE -
RAISE SECOND STORY ROOF
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-56 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE
RECOGNIZING EXISTING NONCONFORMING
SETBACKS TO ALLOW RECONSTRUCTION OF THE
ROOF AT 1701 GULL L~NE, LOTS 1, 2, & PART
OF 3, BLOCK 14, DREAMWOOD, PID 913-117-24
13 0041, P & Z CASE %92-013
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.4 CASE ~92-014: STEVEN & T~I~RA HICKS, 2072 SHOREWOOD
LANE~ LOTS 13 & 14~ BLOCK 1~ SHADYWOOD POINT~ PID #18-
117 23 31 0006. VARIANCE - ADDITION
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-57
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO ALLOW
REMODELING OF AN EXISTING HOME AT 2072
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SHOREWOOD LANEv LOTS 13 & 14, BLOCK 1,
SHADYWOOD POINT, PID %18-117-23 31 0006,
P & Z CASE %92-014
The Council asked that the 35 foot street frontage variance be
added to the proposed resolution.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.5 CASE %92-015: JEFF McMURRAY, 5070 BAYPORT ROAD, PARTS OF LOTS 8 & 9, BLOCK 1, SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT
24 117 24 12 0049. VARIANCE - DECK
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-58 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A 60, UNIMPROVED
STREET FRONTAGE VARIANCE TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF A CONFORMING DECK FOR
LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 1, SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT
D, EXCEPT THE WEST 150 FEET OF SAID LOTS,
PID %24-117-24 12 0049 (5070 BAYPORT
ROAD), P & Z CASE %92-015
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.6 CASE #92-016: DAVID WISNEWSKI, 1932 SHOREWOOD
LANE, LOT 9 & PART OF 8, BLOCK 2, SHADYWOOD POINT,
PID% 18-117-23 23 0069. VARIANCE - ADDITION & DECK
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-59 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION AT 1932
SHOREWOOD LANE, PID %18-117-23 23 0069,
PORTIONS OF LOT 8 AND LOT 9, BLOCK 2,
SHADYWOOD POINT, P & Z CASE %92-016
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.7 CASE ~92-017: JEFF VINT, 3367 WARNER LANE, LOT 64
IN WHIPPLE SHORES AND LOT 1, BLOCK 12 IN DOUGLAS,
PID #25-117-24 24 0056. MINOR SUBDIVISION & VARIANCE
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
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Commission recommended approval.
Jensen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #92-60
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MINOR SUBDIVISION
AND VARIANCE RECOGNIZING AN EXISTING
NONCONFORHING SETBACK FOR 3367 WARNER
LANE, LOT 64, WHIPPLE SHORES, AND LOT 1,
BLOCK ~2, DOUGLAS, PID #25-~7-24 24
0056, P & ~ CASE #92-0L7
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE #92-018: MARK & LIZABETH BUSSEY, 3015 HIGHVIEW
LANE, LOT 13, BLOCK 4, THE BLUFFS, PID #22-117-24 44
0035. VARIANCE - DECK & SCREEN PORCH
The Building official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval, but not unanimously.
The two staff recommendations which were as follows:
Deny the requested variance based on the lack of hardship
and specifically referencing that the property already
has a nonconforming deck and that the existing two foot
encroachment represents the minimum variance necessary to
allow reasonable use of the property.
Approve the requested 6 foot sideyard variance resulting
in a two foot sideyard setback based on a finding of
practical difficulty. If this course is followed, the
Planning Commission should identify the practical
difficulty at it applies to this property.
The Council discussed the two recommendations.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Jensen to instruct staff to
prepare a resolution of denial for the requested variance
based on the lack of hardship. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT.
There were none.
1.9 PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC
LANDS: REQUEST TO BUILD A STAIRWAY BY MIKE ROY, 4577 ISLAND
VIEW DRIVE
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X.10 PUBLIC LANDS PER~IT APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION ON
PUBLIC L~.NDS= REQUEST TO BUILD A STaIRWaY BY RO~ER
STEPHANSON, 4601 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
The Park Director explained that these two cases can be considered
as one but dealt with separately because at the present time there
is one shared stairway on Commons for both of these properties.
The present stairway is in need of major repair and the applicants
are asking to be allowed to install two separate stairways and
remove the one shared stairway. The Park & Open Space Commission
had a tie vote so there was no recommendation.
The Council discussed shared use of one stairway versus 2 separate
stairways. Tom Casey, Park Commissioner, asked that the Council
consider a minimum number of structures on the Commons and consider
the loss of vegetation allowing two new stairways as well as the
vegetation under the current stairs.
The applicants were present and stated they did sketch out a shared
stairway in the same place and as they split the stairs in order to
get it out to where the docks would have to be in order to be above
water you end up with a very large structure. Therefore they feel
the impact on the Commons will be less with two separate stairways.
They also stated they are in agreement and will provide erosion
control on the area where the old stairway is as well as under the
new stairways.
The Council discussed the issues.
Ahrens moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-61
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION ON
PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A
STAIRWAY ON DEVON COMMONS ABUTTING 45??
ISLAND VIEW DRIVE, LOT 6, CLOCK 1, DEVON,
DOCK SITE %41140
The Council asked that the following items be incorporated
into the resolution:
The City of Mound does hereby approve a Construction on
Public Lands Permit to allow construction of a stairway
on Devon Commons, (property address, description and dock
site #) .
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The Construction on Public Lands Permit will expire
in five (5) years, at which time application shall
be made for a Public Land Maintenance Permit.
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The stairway must comply with current building
code.
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The applicant/abutting property
responsible for all costs incurred,
installation and maintenance.
owner is
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The applicant shall remove existing stairway,
regrade, and replant, etc. to prevent erosion.
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The applicant shall remove and/or maintain the
existing walkway.
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The applicant to provide erosion control measures
under new stairway.
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The Maintenance Permit must be renewed with change
in ownership.
Councilmember Jessen expressed concern about the visual impact of
two stairways on the lake.
The vote was 4 in favor with Jessen voting nay. Motion carried.
1.10 PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION ON
PUBLIC LANDS: REQUEST TO BUILD A STAIRWAY BY ROGER
STEPHANSONt 4601 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-62
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION ON
PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A
STAIRWAY ON DEVON COMMONS ABUTTING 4601
ISLAND VIEW DRIVE, LOT 7, BLOCK 1, DEVON,
DOCK SITE %41170
The Council asked that the following items be incorporated
into the resolution:
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The City of Mound does hereby approve a Construction on
Public Lands Permit to allow construction of a stairway
on Devon Commons, (property address, description and dock
site #).
The Construction on Public Lands Permit will expire
in five (5) years, at which time application shall
be made for a Public Land Maintenance Permit.
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The stairway must comply with current building
code.
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The applicant/abutting property
responsible for all costs incurred,
installation and maintenance.
owner is
including
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The applicant shall remove existing stairway,
regrade, and replant, etc. to prevent erosion.
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The applicant shall remove and/or maintain the
existing walkway.
The applicant to provide erosion control measures
under new stairway.
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The Maintenance Permit must be renewed with change
in ownership.
Councilmember Jessen expressed concern about the visual impact of
two stairways on the lake.
The vote was 4 in favor with Jessen voting nay. Motion carried.
The Council asked that both the applicants from the previous two
items get together with the Building Official and the Park Director
and go over the plans so that all items are addressed, especially
the erosion matter.
1.11 PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC
LANDS: REQUEST TO RECONSTRUCT AN ~X!STING STAIRWAY ON DEVON
COMMONS BY MARK GOLDBERG, 4853 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
The Building Official explained that the applicant is asking to
reconstruct a stairway on Devon Commons. The Park and Open Space
Commission recommended approval.
The Council asked if the stairs were connected to the boathouse.
The applicant stated no.
Ahrens moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #92-63
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION ON
PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF
AN EXISTING STAIRWAY ON DEVON COMMONS
ABUTTING 4853 ISLAND VIEW DRIVEr LOT 4,
BLOCK 14, DEVON, DOCK SITE %43450
The Council discussed the four conditions in the proposed
resolution. The following is the way the conditions should
read:
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The Construction on Public Lands Permit will expire
in five (5) years, at which time application shall
be made for a Public Land Maintenance Permit.
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The stairway must comply with current building
code.
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The applicant/abutting property
responsible for all costs incurred,
installation and maintenance.
owner is
including
New owner of property must make application for
Public,Land Maintenance Permit.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.12 REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF A PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION ON
PUBLIC LANDS FROM DEAN HANUS, 4737 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
The City Manager explained that a letter requesting reconsideration
of the above item has been received from Mr. Dean Hanus.
Mr. Hanus was present and explained he is looking for a reversal or
at least a tabling of the resolution regarding his property until
a more thorough investigation of these issues can be made.
The Council asked if there was any additional information that was
not presented in December with regard to his Permit for
Construction on Public Lands. There was none.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to deny a request for
reconsideration of a Permit for Construction on Public Lands
from Dean Hanus, 4737 Island View Drive. The vote was 4 in
favor with &hrens voting nay. Motion carried.
1.13 REQUEST FOR A SECOND EXTENSION OF RESOLUTION #91-71, MINOR
SUBDIVISION FOR FRANK DREY, WESTWOOD, BLOCK 2, LOT 3
The City Clerk explained that Mr. Drey is trying to clear the title
on this piece of tax forfeit property before he files the
subdivision. This can be lengthy process.
Jensen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-64
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXTENSION FOR
RESOLUTION %91-71, MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR
FRANK DREY, LOT 3, BLOCK 2, WESTWOOD,
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 1992
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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1.14 SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CODE MODIFICATION BUGGESTED
D~TE= SEPTEMBER 8, 1992
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Smith to set September 8,
1992, at 7:30 P.M. for a public hearing to consider Zoning
Code Modifications. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
1.15 APPLICATION FOR PORTABLE SIGN, &MERICANLEGION, FOR MOUND CITY
DAYS STEAK FRY
The city Manager explained the request.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Jensen to authorize
issuance of a portable sign permit, quasi public function to
the American Legion, 2333 Wilshire Blvd., for ? days (June 15
- 22) for the Steak Fry to be held on Friday, June 19, 1992.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.16 PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jensen to authorize the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount of
$128,814.98, when funds are available. A roll call vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Financial Report for April 1992 as prepared by John Norman.
B. Planning Commission minutes of May 11, 1992.
C. Park Commission minutes of May 14, 1992.
D. Economic Development Commission Minutes of April 16,
1992.
Notice from Community Education and Services of the annual
"Certificate of Compliance" meeting to be held Monday, June 8,
1992 at 7 PM, at the Westonka Community Center, 5600 Lynwood
Blvd. (School Board Meeting Room)
F. LMCD mailings.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded ~y Ahrens to ~djourn ~.9:55
P.M. The vote was unanimous~ f~r./Motlon carrie~.
.... E~WA?d J. s~ukle~ Jr., City Manager
Attest: City Clerk
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BILLS May 26, 1992
BATCH 2052 $ 128,814.98
TOTAL BILLS $ 128,814.98