August 23, 2021 public hearing notice – Planning Commission

ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Alexandria Township Planning Commission will convene on August 23, 2021, at 5:00 PM at the Township Conference Room (located at 324 Broadway, lower level) to conduct the following public hearings:

Zoning Map Amendment Request to rezone two adjoining parcels, approximately 20 acres and 40 acres, from Urban Residential (UR) to Industrial (I), Commercial-Rural (C-R) or Commercial-Urban (C-U).  Massman Companies, Inc., applicant.  Gerald and Kathryn Patrick, owners.  The two parcels are located at 2902 Hazel Hill Road SE and the adjoining parcel to the east. Partial legal descriptions: Section 33, Township 128, Range 37, NE4NE4. AC 40 and E2 NW4NE4. AC 20.  Parcel ID: 03-2086-000 and 03-2087-000.

Proposed Amendment to the Alexandria Township Zoning Ordinance relating to the regulation of fences.  The proposed amendment would add a new section amending existing requirements related to property line setbacks and add requirements relating to allowable construction materials; prohibited locations for fencing; maintenance, construction and height requirements; the requirement for a certificate of survey; and the requirement for a permit to construct a fence.  Properties with an agricultural tax classification would be exempted from the requirements.

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All interested persons are invited to attend these hearings and be heard or send written comments to the Township office at PO Box 445, Alexandria, MN 56308.  Copies of each application, the Township’s staff report, maps, drawings and other pertinent information are available at the Township office and are posted on-line approximately one week prior to the meeting date at http://www.hometownplanning.com/alexandria-township.html.

The Alexandria Township Planning Commission will be holding a public meeting to view this and other properties that are on the agenda and to gather information for the public hearing. They will be meeting onsite at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

Ben Oleson

Zoning Administrator

Alexandria Township