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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110624 PC MINUTESCITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 6, 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, Jeff Prewitt, and Douglas Hlas Member(s) Absent: Becky Sandahl City staff members attending: Community Development Director Tim Benetti, Associate Planner Sydnee Stroeing, Assistant City Engineer Evan Acosta, City Attorney Sharon Hills, 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 - 6 – Nays – 0. 3. CONSENT ITEMS A. Approval of Minutes of October 2, 2024 MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, approving the minutes of October 2, 2024 and the 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Calendar. Roll call vote: Ayes - 6 – Nays – 0. 4. PUBLIC HEARING None 5. LAND USE A. Orchard Path Phase 3 Associate Planner Stroeing gave a brief presentation. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes November 6, 2024 Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Prewitt asked for clarification on the existing and proposed trails on the site. Associate Planner Stroeing reviewed the master plan and stated that staff has encouraged the applicant to include trails or a crosswalk in this new phase that connect to the existing trails. Commissioner Scanlan asked what signage would be on the site to keep traffic out of the supply delivery area. Associate Planner Stroeing said that an existing wayfinding sign for deliveries will be demolished, and a new monument sign will be put in directing residents and deliveries. Signage will be reviewed under a separate permit. Commissioner Scanlan expressed concern for the close proximity of the parking lot entrance to the entrance off of Cobblestone Lake Parkway. Associate Planner Stroeing stated that access spacing is reviewed by the engineering department and no concerns have been raised. Assistant City Engineer Acosta said that access spacing was preliminarily reviewed in 2016 when Phase 1 was proposed. Staff is comfortable with the proposed access spacing. Commissioner Scanlan asked for clarification on the berm height in relation to the holding pond. Associate Planner Stroeing stated that the berm was proposed to be 936’ high during Phase 1 of the project and staff has remained consistent with that height. There will be a line of evergreen trees planted on the berm for additional screening. Commissioner Scanlan advised that the holding pond may be better suited for below the parking lot. The applicant, Jon Fletcher (Presbyterian Homes), was present for questions. Commissioner Scanlan asked about types of care provided at the facility and if rehabilitative, transitional, and hospice care are included. Mr. Fletcher stated that rehabilitative and hospice care are available within the facility but transitional care requires additional licensure for this community so that is not provided here.