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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011525 PC MINUTESCITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 15, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Scanlan at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Jodi Kurtz, Paul Scanlan, Dave Schindler, Phil Mahowald, Becky Sandahl, Jeff Prewitt, and Douglas Hlas Member(s) Absent: None City staff members attending: Community Development Director Tim Benetti, 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 - 7 – Nays – 0. 3. CONSENT ITEMS A. Approval of Minutes of December 18, 2024 MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Hlas, approving the minutes of December 18, 2024. call vote: Ayes - 7 – Nays – 0. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. McDonald’s at Orchard Place Chair Kurtz opened the public hearing. CD Director Benetti provided a presentation. Chair Kurtz asked for clarification on why the applicant wanted to remove the fiber optic line. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes January 15, 2025 Page 2 of 5 CD Director Benetti stated that if the line was removed, they could drop the berm, but the cost of movie the fiber optic line is very costly and best left untouched. The berm also provides some screening. Commissioner Prewitt asked if there were any drive access concerns for the smaller lot that would be north of this site. CD Director Benetti stated that staff does have an idea of what user may be going into this site and it will be a simplified pickup lane as opposed to a drive-through lane. Staff feels that the access from English Avenue is enough. Commissioner Mahowald asked if there could be additional landscaping on the berm. Assistant City Engineer stated that a large part of the berm is county right-of-way so the applicant will need to consider that when adding landscaping. Commissioner Scanlan shared concerns regarding odors emitted from fast food restaurants. CD Director Benetti said that technology has improved over the years and odors seem to be mitigated as noted with the current McDonalds restaurant. The applicants, Eli Sankey (Kimley-Horn) and Megan Rogers (Larkin Hoffman), provided additional information regarding the proposal. Commissioner Prewitt asked for clarity on the motions requested. CD Director Benetti stated there should be five separate motions, one for each request. With no further comments, Chair Kurtz closed the public hearing. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl moved, seconded by Commissioner Mahowald, to recommend approval of a zoning map amendment rezoning Outlot A, Orchard Place 4th Addition from “SG” Sand and Gravel to “RB” Retail Business. Roll call vote: Ayes – 6 – Nays –1 (Scanlan). MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl moved, seconded by Commissioner Mahowald, to recommend approval of a subdivision by preliminary plat of a 2.52 acre lot into a 1.51 acre lot and a 1.01 acre lot. Roll call vote: Ayes – 6 – Nays – 1 (Scanlan). MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a class-II restaurant with drive-through on Lot 2, Block 1, McDonalds Orchard Place. Roll call vote: Ayes – 6 – Nays – 1 (Scanlan). CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes January 15, 2025 Page 3 of 5 MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl moved, seconded by Commissioner Hlas, to recommend approval of a setback variance to allow a class-II restaurant within 1,000 feet of a residential use. Roll call vote: Ayes – 6 – Nays – 1 (Scanlan). MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, to recommend approval of a site plan/building permit authorization for a 3,859 sq. ft McDonalds restaurant on Lot 2, Block 1, McDonalds Orchard Place. Roll call vote: Ayes – 6 – Nays – 1 (Scanlan). B. Rockport, LLC Mixed Business Campus Comprehensive Plan Amendment Chair Kurtz opened the public hearing. CD Director Benetti provided a presentation. Commissioner Schindler was unclear as to why the applicant would want to make this change as the uses are already allowed under the original comprehensive plan. Chair Kurtz reasoned that the applicant likely is not getting many commercial inquiries as a lot of things have changed post-Covid. Commissioner Scanlan commented that he would like to see more job creation from this area. Commissioner Scanlan asked if there would be limited access points from CR 42. CD Director Benetti stated that the access points shown on the “blob plan” were conceptual and not set in stone. The two access points on the northeast part of the site will likely not be needed if the proposed use is approved. Commissioner Prewitt asked if the applicant had provided any new percentages for the different uses. CD Director Benetti stated that the developer could best answer but that the consultant advised that the uses be re-evaluated as the market has changed and other large office users have needed to close. City Attorney Hills clarified that the request this evening is to remove Figure 4.2 from the Comprehensive Plan. This Figure shows the uses that are allowed and where they are to be placed. If the Figure is removed from the Comprehensive Plan, any of the allowed uses can go in any of the parcels. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes January 15, 2025 Page 4 of 5 Commissioner Scanlan asked if staff and the applicant could compromise on the percentages and bring that forward at the next meeting. City Attorney Hills stated that application presented to the City must be acted on as-is. The City does not get to make revisions to it. Commissioner Schindler asked if there have been companies turned away from these sites because of Figure 4.2 being included. CD Director Benetti deferred to the applicant. The applicants, Matt Duffy (Monroe Moxness Berg) and Russ McGinty (North Central Commercial Real Estate) were present for additional comments and questions. The Planning Commission had a five-minute recess. Chair Kurtz asked if there were any comments from the public. Resident, Cindi Dayus (169 Strese Lane), stated some considerations the City and applicants should follow regarding environmental best practices for this site. With no further comments, Chair Kurtz closed the public hearing. This item will be brought forward at the next meeting. 5. LAND USE 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. Review of Upcoming Schedule and Other Updates The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 7:00 p.m. The next City Council meeting is Thursday, January 23, 2025, 7:00 p.m. 7. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Scanlan asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Hlas, to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes – 7 – Nays – 0.