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Planning Commission - Sep 07 2021

Victoria City CouncilFriday, September 10, 2021
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Approval of agenda for the meeting

Approval of minutes from the August 17th 2021 planning commission meeting

Variance request for swimming pool fence enclosure at 6455 Hawks Point Lane

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Votes (3)

Adopt the final agenda

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Commissioners · Seconded by Not specified

Approve the minutes from August 17th 2021

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Commissioners · Seconded by Commissioners

Close the public hearing

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Commissioners · Seconded by Commissioners

Notable Quotes (2)

Generally this code is intended as a safety feature of the city of Victoria zoning code to prevent swimming pools from existing as attractive nuisances.

— Isaac Peterson
Ordinance justificationStaff explanation of pool fence ordinance intent.

I don't know in what scenario it would be easier to get over a 60-foot 70-degree cliff than it would be a five-foot fence.

— Jeff Wiggin
Variance justificationApplicant debating the necessity of fencing the lake-side of the property.

People (2)

Isaac PetersonPlanning and Code Enforcement Technician

Presented variance request details and staff analysis for the Hawks Point Lane property.

Jeff WigginProperty Owner

Seeking variance for pool fencing based on bluff topography and erosion control needs.

2 quotes

“The consensus from those that we brought in was that because there had already been significant erosion that there needed to be enough space to accommodate potentially large backhoes and dump trucks.”

Explaining why full fencing interferes with bluff maintenance equipment needs.

“So from a life safety perspective and we're sensitive to that my wife and I have two boys that are 9 and 13... that would have the locked cover could buy my security system.”

Addressing safety concerns regarding child access to the pool.

Places Mentioned

6455 Hawks Point LaneLake Minnetonka Residential DistrictLake WassermanWoodland Cove development, Minnetrista

Events & Meetings (1)

  • August 17th 2021 (Planning Commission Meeting Minutes)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Section 18-11 c1

City of Victoria zoning code requiring a 5-foot safety fence for underground and pools over 5,000 gallons/2 feet deep.

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