Staff Update

The following is a brief summary of approvals given in June that may be of interest to the Planning Commission :

Adopt Ordinance to Amend City Code Chapter 10 (Animals). The City Council adopted an ordinance that amends City Code to allow chickens on parcels less than three (3) acres and created for provisions to allow for bee keeping. The previous ordinance required at least three (3) acres for chickens and did not allow for bee keeping.

Approve Escrow Agreement for Property Identification Number Division at 14503 Bowers Dr NW; Case of Ann Tolkinen. The City Council approved the request to allow for a PIN Division Request on Bowers Drive. A PIN Division is an Anoka County Property Records and Taxation Process that divides a parcel to the original, underlying lot lines that was previously combined through the PIN Combination process. Furthermore, City Code states that a detached accessory structure may not be constructed until a primary structure is constructed. Since a detached garage currently exists on a parcel that would now be vacant (without a dwelling unit), the City agreed to approve the request, contingent upon placement of an escrow to ensure the Subject Property was brought within compliance.

Assign Approved Conditional Use Permit to MSM Auto, LLC. The City Council previously granted approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Tris Star Auto. However, the CUP was never executed and the business decided to not pursue the location. With the consent of the Property Owner, the approval was assigned to MSM Auto, LLC under the previously approved conditions.

Request for an Interim Use Permit to Operate a Church in the H-1 Highway 10 Business District Located at 6937 Highway 10 NW; Case of Freedom Christian Church. The City Council approved the request for an IUP for Freedom Christian Church. After some discussion, the City Council decided to approve the request for a term of five (5) years.