PZ 04262021M
Mountain Iron Planning and Zoning Commission
April 26, 2021
Chairman Steve Skogman called the Planning & Zoning meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present: Steve Skogman, Barb Fivecoate, Jim Techar, Margaret Soyring, and Jerry Kujala, Zoning Administrator.
It was moved by Fivecoate and seconded by Techar to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2021 meeting as presented. The motion carried.
It was moved by Fivecoate, and seconded by Soyring to recess the regular meeting an open the Public Hearing. The motion carried.
The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a request by Jason Gellerstedt, for a Variance permit. The Variance is installation of a fire/pit pizza oven located 13 ft from the property line, not the required 25 ft
setback. The property is legally described as follows:
Parcel Code: 175-0012-00770
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 0018, Block 003, Ann’s Acres
Address: 8367 Tamarack Drive, Mountain Iron, MN 55768
There were no oppositions to this variance. Letters of support were received from Brynn and Nathan Anderson, Raymond Perrault, David Taus, David Skalbeck, and Michael and Renee Saatela (which are on file in the office as part of these minutes.
Jason explained to the commission that the oven would be used for personal use and will not be used for a business.
It was moved by Soyring and seconded by Fivecoate to close the public hearing and reopen the regular meeting. The motion carried.
It was moved by Fivecoate and seconded by Soyring to recess the regular meeting and open the public hearing. The motion carried.
The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a request made by Jeffrey Petersen dba as B.G.’s Bar & Grill, for a Variance permit. The Variance is an installation of a 24 x 40 slab with pavilion located 10 ft. from the property line, not the required 30 ft. setback. The property is legally described as follows:
Parcel Code: 175-0114+00035
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Block 001, S ½ of Lot 1 and all of Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Canadian No 2nd
addition to Virginia
Address: 5494 Highway 7, Virginia, MN 55792
The manager of BG’s explained the reason for doing the cement since half of the area is already concrete. No other changes will be made to the outdoor area.
Ed Roskoski stated that there has been no complaints about the establishment and they keep the area very clean.
It was moved by Techar and seconded by Fivecoate to close the public hearing and reopen the regular meeting. The motion carried.
It was moved by Techar and seconded by Soyring to recommend the City Council approve the Variance for Jason Gellerstedt. The motion carried.
It was moved by Soyring and seconded by Fivecoate to recommend the City Council approve the Variance for Jeffrey Petersen, dba B.G.’s Bar and Grill. The motion carried.
Zoning Administrator Report:
There have been two complaints on drainage damage. Not sure of all the details or if it is in the jurisdiction of the Zoning Ordinance.
Discussed the computer software and reported that the City Administrator has not gotten back to him about it.
Ed Roskoski questioned why fabric structures cannot be allowed if they can’t be seen.
At 7:30p.m, it was moved by Fivecoate and seconded by Techar to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Margaret Soyring, Secretary
