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Mountain Iron Planning and Zoning Commission
August 23, 2021
Pro-tem Assumed Chairman Jim Techar called the Planning & Zoning meeting to order at 6:30pm with the following members present: Barb Fivecoate, Jim Techar, Margaret Soyring, Steve Hunter and Jerry Kujala, Zoning Administrator. Absent members: Steve Skogman.
It was moved by Hunter and seconded by Fivecoate to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2021 meeting as presented. The motion carried with Skogman absent.
It was moved by Hunter and seconded by Fivecoate to adjourn the regular meeting an open the Public Hearing. The motion carried with Skogman absent.
The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a request made by Loretta Sanders, for a Conditional Use (CUP) Permit. The CUP is for the use of a shipping container as an accessory structure. The property is legally described as follows:
Parcel Code: 175-0030-00040
Legal Description: PLAT NAME: MERRITTS 1ST ADDITION TO MOUNTAIN IRON; LOT 0008; BLOCK 024; DESCRIPTION: LOT: 0008 BLOCK: 024
Address: 5728 Mineral Avenue, Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Ed Roskoski stated that his brother Ray has no objections to the use of the container, there were no written comments received.
It was moved by Fivecoate and seconded by Soyring to close the public hearing and reopen the regular meeting. The motion carried with Skogman absent.
It was moved by Soyring and seconded by Fivecoate to recommend to the City Council to approve the CUP for Loretta Sanders. The motion carried with Skogman absent.
Public Forum:
- Ed Roskoski inquired about a lot in Ann’s Acres and one in Unity 2 regarding drainage problems created. Jerry Kujala, Zoning Administrator, responded that this would be a civil matter, not a City matter.
- Roskoski again questioned why fabric structures cannot be allowed when no one can see them other than the property owner. Mr. Kujala, responded that fabric structures require a 150’ setback, however anyone can apply for a variance if they wish to install one.
At 7:11p.m. it was moved by Techar and seconded by Hunter to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried with Skogman absent.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Margaret Soyring, Secretary
