HomeMy WebLinkAbout071724 PC MINUTESCITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
July 17, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chair Kurtz
at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Jodi Kurtz, Paul Scanlan, David Schindler, Phil Mahowald, Becky
Sandahl, Jeff Prewitt, and Douglas Hlas
Member(s) Absent: None
City staff members attending: Community Development Director Tim Benetti, Planner Alex,
Sharpe, City Attorney Bob Bauer, and Department Assistant
Breanna Vincent.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Kurtz asked if there were any changes to the agenda. – None.
MOTION: Commissioner Schindler moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan,
approving the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes - 7 – Nays – 0.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes of June 5, 2024
MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler,
approving the minutes of June 5, 2024. Roll call vote: Ayes - 7 – Nays – 0.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Homshuk & Bodega 42 Interim Use Permit for Corn Roaster
Chair Kurtz opened the public hearing.
Planner Sharpe provided a brief presentation.
Commissioner Scanlan asked if there were any venting requirements since it will be near
residential areas.
Planner Sharpe stated that there is no smell and venting is not needed. This may be a
consideration for when the ordinance is amended but is not a concern for the interim use
permit.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes
July 17, 2024
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Commissioner Scanlan asked if the loss of parking is a concern.
Planner Sharpe stated that they have one extra parking space and the roaster will use two
spaces. Since it is a temporary use, an interim use permit can overcome that and allow staff
to see the impact. There is on-street parking available, as well as parking spaces north of
Gabella.
Chair Kurtz asked if the primary customers are pedestrians or those inside the restaurant.
Planner Sharpe deferred to the applicant but stated that in his experience, most of the
customers are not from inside the restaurant. Most people walk up and pay at the roaster.
Commissioner Prewitt asked if the expectation is that the permit would renew each year or
would they need Planning Commission approval.
Planner Sharpe stated that staff would look to amend the ordinance so that the interim use
permit would not be needed yearly.
The applicant, Fernando Mellado (6999 152nd St W.), was present for questions and
comments.
With no further comments or questions, Chair Kurtz closed the public hearing.
Although action is not typically taken on the night of an item’s public hearing,
commissioners chose to make a motion.
MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, to
recommend approval of an interim use permit for an outdoor corn roaster at 6999
152nd St W., subject to conditions outlined in the draft resolution. Roll call vote:
Ayes – 7 – Nays – 0.
5. LAND USE
None
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Review of Upcoming Schedule and Other Updates
The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, 2024,
7:00 p.m. The next City Council meeting is Thursday, July 25, 2024, 7:00 p.m.