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Conservation lakes like Lake Tamarack has 150-foot setbacks. All boathouses would have 25-foot setbacks on all lakes in Victoria. The proposed ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission would still allow limited vegetation clearing consistent with DNR regulations. Said Commissioner Triethart, "If it's too stringent, people will start skipping the process all together." 6) Do we want to allow a reduction in tree replacement requirements for removal of less desirable species such as box elder and willow? The incentive would be to get property owners or developers to replace them with higher quality trees. 7) Do we want flexible design standards for multi-family housing? Holly said that 30% of a building must consist of higher quality materials ... "without the City getting into the design or re-design of homes, added Councilmember O'Connor. Commissioner Grant Peterson said the city would also be looking for character in home construction. 8) Do we want more control over building materials and site plans for public and institutional uses? Language will be added to the current ordinance that allows for the city to provide input in this regard. *** Holly Kreft explained that no action was required of the Planning Commission or City Council that Monday evening, and that the City will be scheduling an Open House for property owners and businesses that could be impacted, also lakeshore owners. There will then be a final review by the City of Victoria with a Public Hearing and adoption by the City Council in 2013. Asked Councilmember Tom Strigel, "Has there been any thought to giving a draft copy to developers for their comment?" Holly said that would be part of the review process. The Planning Commission and Planner Holly Kreft were recognized and thanked for their hours of work on the ordinance updating.
RUMBLE STRIPS HERE TO STAY SOME RESIDENTS NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT Ron Featherston, a 26-year resident of Victoria, spoke to councilmembers during the Visitors Forum on Monday, October 29th, in regard to the rumble strips installed down the center line of Highway 5 after the road construction project this summer. He and his family live on Marigold Street near the highway curve just east of downtown Victoria. "We're frustrated by the noise," he said. "We've been damaged by the process. You disregarded professional advice about installing the strips. We've observed noise on several occasions. On a normal day one out of 15 cars hit the strip. That's 10 to 15 hits per hour which sometimes increases to 30 hits per hour. Last Saturday from 11 p.m. to midnight, I counted 23 cars that hit the strips. Many hit the strip when they're making the curve. The sound is sharp and high in pitch when they're going faster. We keep all our windows closed since the rumble strips were installed." "If safety is the concern," he asked, "why not just lower the speed limit? Cost of the strips was born by the State and my tax dollars were used in one way or another. We deserve more consideration." Council did not act to reconsider their previous decision or to remove the rumble strips. Councilmember Kim Roden said later she had voted against the rumble strips but did not wish to revisit the issue. Four councilmembers voted in favor of the rumble strips. City Engineer Cara Geheren had recommended against them.
NEW MANAGER AT THE VICTORIA HOUSE PEPPERONI SOUP WILL REMAIN ON THE MENU Barb Kuzelka of Carver, new General Manager at the Victoria House, introduced herself and spoke briefly during the Visitors Presentation at the City Council meeting on Monday, October 29th. She said that it was the suggestion of Randy Miller, president of the Victoria Business Owners Association, who suggested the introduction. Barb said she's been at the Victoria House about six weeks now, and prior to that she was the General Manager at Axel's in Chanhassen for twelve and a half years. "This sounded like a good fit for me, so here I am," she said. "I'm working with the existing staff and keeping the quaintness of the restaurant. I will be there quite often when you come in. I hope to get involved in the community." In response to council questions, Barb said there may be some changes at the Victoria House but only in baby steps. How did she come to work in Victoria? "My husband and I were eating at Cuzzy's and I mentioned the large number of hours I was working a Axel's and this kind of evolved over the summer," she said. "I've eaten at the Victoria House and always thought that if I left Axel's, I'd want to be at the Victoria House." Barb said she's not a stranger to the area, that her parents bought the Coast to Coast store years ago in Waconia.
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