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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-25 Agenda Packet M eeting L ocation: M unicipal Center 7100 147th Street West Apple Valley, M innesota 55124 March 5, 2025 PLA N N IN G C O MMISSIO N T EN TAT IVE A G EN D A A N N UA L BUS IN ESS MEET IN G 7:00 P M 1.Call to Order 2.Approve Agenda 3.Approve Consent Agenda Items Consent Agenda Items are considered routine and will be enacted with a single motion, without discussion, unless a commissioner or citizen requests to have any item separately considered. It will then be moved to the land use/action items for consideration. A.Approve Minutes of February 5, 2025 Regular Meeting 4.Annual Business Meeting A.Nominate and Approve Officers B.Approve 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report 5.Public Hearings A.Bethel Assemblies of God C hurch Wireless Communication Tower C UP C onsider request for a conditional use permit (C UP) for a wireless communications tower on the Bethel Assemblies of God C hurch property. LO C AT IO N: 14201 Cedar Avenue PET IT IO N ER: Buell C onsulting, on behalf of Cellco Partnership (d/b/a Verizon Wireless) 6.Land Use / Action Items 7.Other Business A.Apple Valley Bike and Pedestrian Plan Update - 2025 B.Review of Upcoming Schedule and Other Updates Planning Commission - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission - Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. C ity Council - T hursday, March 13, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. C ity Council - T hursday, March 27, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. 8.Adjourn Regular meetings are broadcast, live, on C harter C ommunications C able C hannel 180 and on the C ity's website at www.applevalleymn.gov I T E M: 3.A. P L A NNI NG C O MMI S S I O N ME E T I NG D AT E :March 5, 2025 S E C T I O N:Consent A genda Description: A pprove Minutes of F ebruary 5, 2025 Regular Meeting S taff Contact: B reanna Vincent, Department Assistant Department / Division: Community Development Department AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 2025. S UM M ARY: T he minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting is attached for your review and approval. B AC K G RO UND: State statute requires the creation and preservation of meeting minutes which document the official actions and proceedings of public governing bodies. B UD G E T I M PAC T: N/A AT TAC HM E NT S : Minutes CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 5, 2025 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, Phil Mahowald, Becky Sandahl, Jeff Prewitt, and Douglas Hlas Member(s) Absent: Dave Schindler City staff members attending: Community Development Director Tim Benetti, City Planner Alex Sharpe, 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. CD Director Benetti stated that item 5. A. Rockport, LLC Mixed Business Campus Comprehensive Plan Amendment was being pulled from tonight’s agenda per the applicant’s request. This item will be discussed at a future meeting. Chair Kurtz noted that an item regarding an Urban Air On-Sale Liquor Text Amendment that was previously scheduled for a public hearing this evening had been cancelled. 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 January 15, 2025 MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Hlas, approving the minutes of January 15, 2025. call vote: Ayes - 6 – Nays – 0. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. MUBC – Mixed Use Business Campus Zoning District Ordinance Chair Kurtz opened the public hearing. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 5, 2025 Page 2 of 7 CD Director Benetti provided a brief presentation. Commissioner Scanlan clarified that this action would not be specifically for the Rockport site. CD Director Benetti stated that is correct. The district being created with this action is still consistent with the current guiding for the area. Commissioner Mahowald asked if essentially the action is to create a new land use designation which would come into effect if land became available that could be designated as Mixed Use Business Campus. In the context of the next agenda item in the gravel pit, the land could be opened up for the potential development of all the uses identified in the statute. CD Director Benetti stated that the current guiding for the gravel pit area is MBC (Mixed Business Campus) and that is the underlying land use established. Currently, the property is SG (Sand and Gravel), and the intent is to turn that into a new Mixed Use Business Campus if it is applied for a rezoning. City Attorney Hills clarified that this item is not to rezone the Sand and Gravel area. It is merely creating a new zoning designation which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The applicant’s attorney, Matt Duffy (Monroe Moxness Berg), stated that Rockport, LLC’s property is the only large enough property that would be affected. He also stated that Rockport, LLC, is not in favor of the MUBC ordinance as it is drafted currently and that is the reason for its amendment to the Comprehensive Guide Plan. The blob plan included in the Comprehensive Guide Plan was made in 2017 and since then there have been many changes to the real estate market especially post-Covid. Rockport, LLC, is not in favor of the draft ordinance without the amendments requested. Two members of the public stood to speak but were advised by the Chair that their comments and concerns pertained to the next item on the agenda and that they should wait until that discussion. Commissioner Scanlan asked if the Commission should hold off on taking action on this item until the Rockport, LLC Mixed Business Campus Comprehensive Plan Amendment item is brought back. City Attorney Hills stated that the two applications are independent of each other. With no further comments, Chair Kurtz closed the public hearing. It is the policy of the Planning Commission not to act on an item the same night as its public hearing, however, Commissioners can make a motion if they choose. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 5, 2025 Page 3 of 7 MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Hlas, to recommend approval of the proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 155 by Adding New Section 155.310 entitled MIXED USE BUSINESS CAMPUS DISTRICT (MUBC) and adding Definitions in Section 155.003. Roll call vote: Ayes – 6 – Nays –0. B. Apple Valley Technology Park Chair Kurtz opened the public hearing. City Planner Sharpe provided a presentation. Assistant City Engineer Acosta gave a presentation regarding water usage. Comments and concerns will be made from Commissioners and the public to be answered at the next meeting. Chair Kurtz commented that this area was intended to create employment opportunities and a stronger economy and wondered why medical clinics are not coming instead. Her largest concern was regarding water usage and filtration and how that may impact our future water supply. Some concerns over power outages were also expressed. Commissioner Hlas commented that Rosemount and Farmington are also in the process of having new data centers built and wondered if the City is coordinating with them especially if drawing from the same aquifers. Will there be issues in the future with several facilities operating off the same water supplies? How much can be maintained? Commissioner Scanlan asked if the west property line will have a sidewalk with trail connections? Commissioner Scanlan also shared that the right turn from 152nd St. W. seems too sharp and may need some revisions for truck traffic. He asked how accessibility for emergency services will occur with the site being gated and the turning radiuses within the site. Commissioner Scanlan asked for more information regarding the start date and estimated completion date for the project. He asked for clarification on where the trash enclosures, any loading docks, and if overnight truck parking would be occurring. Commissioner Scanlan also asked for information about the hours of operation for the facility. His main concerns were regarding water usage, power usage, and diesel usage with the generators. Commissioner Mahowald asked if the generators are intended for back-up purposes. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 5, 2025 Page 4 of 7 City Planner Sharpe stated that these would be back-up in the event of power outages. He deferred to the applicant for further clarification. Commissioner Mahowald asked how many people are employed at other businesses located nearby and what types of jobs are created and how does this proposed development compare. He asked for a tax analysis for this property to get clarification on the benefits. Commissioner Mahowald asked for more information regarding energy usage and the possible substation being added by Great River Energy. Commissioner Mahowald asked if the berms currently located along the site will have any landscaping added. Commissioner Prewitt echoed concerns regarding water usage and waste. He also asked for information regarding the longevity of data storage centers as well as their equipment. The applicant, Drew Johnson (Oppidan), provided a presentation and addressed some of the concerns regarding water, sound, and employment. Jon Beyer (Dakota Electric) gave some background on the electrical and energy usage for the proposed site. Chair Kurtz asked if there were any comments or questions from the public. Resident Len Bierlein (12450 Drayton Trl.), shared concerns regarding the water usage with the other data centers that are being proposed in neighboring cities. Mr. Bierlein asked if this would be a closed-circuit facility. He also expressed concerns over the long-term implications of allowing the site. Mr. Bierlein stated that it seems that there are no state government entities overseeing water usage and that it is necessary. Resident Cindi Dayus (169 Strese Ln.), stated that she did not believe the project meets what the City intended in terms of job creation. The project seems to be a big compromise should this approval move forward. Ms. Dayus wondered how much ambient waste heat is generated from this operation and had concerns over heat island effect. Ms. Dayus raised concerns regarding the site being in the drinking water supply management area and the soil is categorized as high vulnerability and extra caution should be taken. Will residents be asked to conserve water in the event of a drought? Can the power grid sustain the multiple data centers anticipated in the surrounding areas? Ms. Dayus stated that it is possible for data centers to operate at lower energy consumption as seen with DeepSeek. Resident Dave McKenzie (6403 131st St. Ct.) expressed concerns over the lower job creation with this proposal. He stated that commercial/retail businesses should be kept along County Road 42. Mr. McKenzie shared that the size of this proposal is comparable to five Menards buildings. Mr. McKenzie asked for clarification on the gravel areas with generators in between the buildings and how they are screened. With only two small entrances, how will CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 5, 2025 Page 5 of 7 the site be evacuated? How many trucks will be arriving each day? Mr. McKenzie asked what the purpose of a “crash-rated fence” is. Will this be a 24/7 facility? He opined that City staff may need to extend the application timeline as the plans appear to only be about 50% done. Resident Rachel Merchant (13015 Emmer Pl.) shared concerns for the fire department to have proper training and knowledge for mitigation at this type of facility. She also wondered if there would be issues with getting other businesses to move into the surrounding area due to the noise generated at the site as well as the aesthetic of the buildings. Ms. Merchant stated that rainwater runoff should be taken into consideration as well as the possibility of using the stormwater pond for irrigation as opposed to potable water. Ms. Merchant stated that she was dissatisfied with the site design. Resident Brad Blackett (457 Reflection Rd.) expressed concerns over fire suppression and what types of chemicals may be needed in the event of an electrical fire and where the chemical run-off may go to. Mr. Blackett wondered how the water used is cooled down as this is a closed-circuit system. Mr. Blackett asked for clarification on how the sound was measured and how far the sound will travel over the berms, as the building is yet to be constructed. He asked for more information on how stormwater will be treated and if the pond will be large enough to accommodate. Mr. Blackett also asked that staff work with the applicant and the Vermillion Watershed District and the Soil & Water Conservation Districts to ensure adequate ponding and landscaping. Former Apple Valley resident Mo Feshami (2528 220th St. W. Farmington) shared concerns regarding water usage and stated that the new Meta facility in Rosemount is able to use a lower amount of water for their cooling system and could be beneficial for the applicant to look into. He stated that he has spoken with a representative with the DNR who has concerns over the number of data center facilities in Dakota County. Depending on the standard operating process of the center, there could be a lot of diesel fuel stored on site. The cumulative noise could be significant. Mr. Feshami stated that he did not believe the power grid could sustain all of the proposed data centers. He expressed concerns that the proposed building height of 70 feet could cause security lighting to impact nearby neighborhoods. Resident Eduardo Torrens-Bonano (15603 Fairfield Dr.) asked why the applicant is interested in that specific location and that there would not be a benefit to the residents. He stated that he is not in opposition of the project but believes there are better locations. Farmington resident Cathy Johnson (22280 Berring Ave. Farmington) is the President of the Coalition for Responsible Data Center Development and stated that the group has spoken with many cities and states that have dealt with data centers and urged City staff and residents to do their research about the problems that can occur in these communities. Ms. Johnson said that there is very little regulation regarding data centers in Minnesota. She CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 5, 2025 Page 6 of 7 shared that her group has made a documentary regarding data centers and provided contact information, if the Commission would like more information on it. Resident Martin Mitrenga (4760 138th St. W.) asked for City staff to consider the low frequencies and any electromagnetic frequencies that could interfere with aircraft traffic. Resident Julie Murray (4684 138th St. W.) implored that the Commission and City staff do more research on other communities and their experience with data centers. Resident Will Griesbach (6411 157th St. W.) asked for clarity on the amount of water usage expected as the numbers did not appear to line up (peak time vs. annual usage). Chair Kurtz kept the public hearing open so that further comments from the public could be obtained if needed. 5. LAND USE A. Rockport, LLC Mixed Business Campus Comprehensive Plan Amendment This item was pulled from the agenda and will be discussed at a later date. 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. Review of Upcoming Schedule and Other Updates The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 7:00 p.m. The next City Council meeting is Thursday, February 13, 2025, 7:00 p.m. CD Director Benetti shared that City Planner Alex Sharpe has accepted a new position at the City of Wayzata as their Community Development Director and will be resigning effective February 14, 2025. 7. ADJOURNMENT Chair Kurtz asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Mahowald, to adjourn the meeting at 10:36 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes – 6 – Nays – 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 5, 2025 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, ______________________________________ Breanna Vincent, Planning Department Assistant Approved by the Apple Valley Planning Commission on 03/05/2025 . Jodi Kurtz, Chair I T E M: 4.A. P L A NNI NG C O MMI S S I O N ME E T I NG D AT E :March 5, 2025 S E C T I O N:A nnual Business Description: Nominate and Approve Officers S taff Contact: B reanna Vincent, Department Assistant Department / Division: Community Development Department AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D: Nominate and elect the following officer positions: 1. Chair 2. Vice-C hair 3. Secretary S UM M ARY: In accordance with C ity Code, the Planning C ommission provides for an annual business meeting to be held. At the City C ouncil meeting of February 13, 2025, existing members Prewitt and Scanlan were reappointed for a 3-year term. All other commissioners are serving within their 3-year terms. T he purpose of the annual business meeting is to elect officers for the year and approve the annual report from the previous year. B AC K G RO UND: N/A B UD G E T I M PAC T: N/A I T E M: 4.B. P L A NNI NG C O MMI S S I O N ME E T I NG D AT E :March 5, 2025 S E C T I O N:A nnual Business Description: A pprove 2024 Planning Commission A nnual Report S taff Contact: Tim Benetti, Community Development Director Department / Division: Community Development Department AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D: Approve 2024 Planning C ommission Annual Report. S UM M ARY: T he C ommunity Development Department is responsible for the work of the Planning Commission. C ity ordinance requires that a report of C ommission be provided annually representing the work during the preceding year, 2024. B AC K G RO UND: N/A B UD G E T I M PAC T: N/A AT TAC HM E NT S : Report APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION 2024 ANNUAL REPORT Presented MARCH 5, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION Members of the Apple Valley Planning Commission include: •Jodi Kurtz, Chair •Paul Scanlan, Vice-Chair •David Schindler, Secretary •Philip Mahowald •Becky Sandahl •Jeff Prewitt •Doug Hlas The role of the Planning Commission is to make recommendations to the City Council on a variety of land use requests and issues. In 2024, there were 40 land use development and/or miscellaneous applications officially processed. Land use development applications may consist of multiple actions that must be reviewed and analyzed by staff, then presented to the Planning Commission for recommendations followed by the City Council for their consideration and action. Staff prepared agendas, agenda packets, and minutes for 16 regularly scheduled Planning Commission meetings; and 8 public hearings were held in 2024. The following is a breakout of various land use requests considered by the Planning Commission and/or City Council in 2024: Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2 Zoning Ordinance Amendments/Rezonings 7 Conditional Use Permits 2 Subdivision/Preliminary Plats/Final Plats 8 Site Plan Reviews/Building Permit Authorizations 8 Vacations 4 Variances 4 Environmental Reviews(AUAR Update) 1 Interim Use Permits 1 Miscellaneous 2 Sketch Plans 1 Total 40 In some instances, the complexity of some land use requests may include comprehensive plan revisions, re-zonings, zoning amendments, variances and site plan/building permit authorizations on property located in established neighborhoods and may require a different level of analysis during the entitlement process. Changes in these fully developed areas of the City often require multiple meetings for the complete review following considerable time. OVERVIEW Key 1 - Service The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended several development projects to the City Council. As a result, multiple projects were approved and finalized in the Orchard Place commercial area, along with developments at various in-fill sites across the City's industrial, commercial, and retail sectors, including the Downtown District. In the commercial and industrial sectors, the City approved four new buildings and issued 10 major construction permits, contributing nearly $12 million in valuation to the community. On the residential side, the City approved: • 20 new single-family (detached) homes, adding approximately $7.2 million in new valuation. • 20 new townhomes/attached dwelling units, contributing approximately $5.4 million in new valuation. • Over 1,809 permits for residential additions and alterations, representing more than $34 million in reinvestment. For institutional developments, the City approved the new Apple Valley Police Operations facility, located adjacent to the Central Maintenance Facility, in late 2023. Construction is set to begin in spring 2024, with completion expected by late spring 2025. Additionally: • The reconstruction of Fire Station No. 2 was completed and opened in August 2024. • Four new and existing school projects were approved, totaling $7.5 million in valuation. The following projects were either reviewed or given consideration by the Planning Commission in 2024, which represents a growing trend of new and infill type developments, along with potential redevelopment opportunities: COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS Key 3 - Business Oriented, Key 9 – Successful Downtown • Starbucks (7525 – 147th St W.) Approved an amended conditional use permit to relocate an existing menu order board within a previously approved drive-thru lane. • Les Schwab Tires Center (15690 English Ave.) Approved a 16,000 sq. ft. retail auto accessory store with an indoor service area. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025. • Chick-Fil-A (7480 153rd St W.) Approved a variance for an overhead canopy protection system above the drive-thru lane. • Homshuk & Bodega 42 (6999 152nd St W.): Approved an Interim Use Permit for an outdoor corn roaster for a designated period in 2024. • McDonalds at 15460 English Avenue. City approved a new casual fast-food restaurant with drive thru service lane next to the new Health Partners Clinic and Chafin Vet Clinic (NW corner of 155th St. W. and Pilot Knob Road. Groundbreaking expected in mid-2025 with construction throughout most of 2025, with an expected opening in late 2025/early 2026. • Apple Valley Technological Park – Orchard Place: Received applications for a large-scale technology park featuring five data center buildings and support structures. Applications will be reviewed in early 2025. INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS Key 1 – Service, Key 2 – A Great Place to Live , Key 12 - A Community for a Lifetime • Apple Valley Fire Station No. 2 The City approved the phased demolition of the existing Fire Station No. 2 and re-construction of a new 30,111 sq. ft. two story station located at 13995 Galaxie Ave. The project was started in early 2023 and completed by August 2024. The City held a ribbon cutting and grand opening event on Sept. 10, 2024. • Apple Valley Police Operations Project at 14325 Flagstaff Avenue. Construction of a new 25,000 sq. ft. police operations building began in early 2024, with completion expected in mid-2025 • Cedar Valley Learning Center (ISD 196) at 14420 Glenda Dr. Approved a variance for a secured vestibule entrance. Expected completion: Summer 2025. • Dakota Ridge School – ISD 196: Approved a final plat and easement vacation for expansion and parking improvements. • Apple Valley Highs School Activity Center: Approved an 86,621 sq. ft. addition, with construction beginning in June 2025. • Eastview High School Activity Center. Approved an 84,700 sq. ft. addition, with construction starting in June 2025. •Redwood Park Project. Approved a 5,572 sq. ft. activity center with a pool. Expected reopening: June 2026. •Kelley Park Project. Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning of the existing Kelley Park from “PD-739” Planed Development No. 739 to “P” (Institutional); along with preliminary/final plat, which included approval of the vacation of a former street ROW and drainage and utility easements. The new Site Plan for Kelley Park will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council in spring 2025. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS Key 3 - Business Oriented There were no new industrial development or projects approved in 2024. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS Key 2 – A Great Place to Live; Key 12 – A Community for a Lifetime •Orchard Place Apartments (NW corner of 157th St. W. and English Avenue). PC considered a Sketch Plan of a proposed 4- story, 128-unit market rate apartment development in Orchard Place; which was later followed up with a separate application for comprehensive plan amendment (land use designation) from “C” Commercial to “HD” High Density Residential. •Orchard Path (5400 – 157th St. W.) Approved a 75- unit continuum of care facility. Construction is expected throughout 2025-2026 •Applewood Pointe – Apple Valley 2nd Addition: Approved a preliminary plat and site plan for seven new single- family residential parcels. VARIANCES Key 2 – A Great Place to Live The variance process is statutory, allowing the Planning Commission to make recommendations on practical difficulties that sometimes occur in the exact enforcement of the City Code. The City reviewed the following variances in 2024. •Chick-Fil-A Variance Planning Commission reviewed a request from Chick-Fil-A for a variance to reduce the setback requirements along Cedar Avenue from 50’ to 25’ for the construction of a canopy over the meal/drive-through lane delivery area and gave unanimous recommendation of approval. The City Council subsequently approved said variance. •Cedar Valley Learning Center Planning Commission reviewed a request from ISD-196, acting on behalf of the Cedar Valley Learning Center for a variance to reduce the setback requirements along Cedar Avenue from 50’ to 38’ for the construction of a new security vestibule, and gave unanimous recommendation of approval. The City Council subsequently approved said variance. •Kellum Variance Cory Kellum, 4901 Dominica Way, originally applied for a 9' rear yard setback variance to rebuild a residence damaged in a fire in 2023. The existing home was built with a rear yard setback of 21’ making it a legal non-conforming structure. Prior to official review, the Applicants withdrew the variance request due to being able to meet current Zoning Code setbacks. •McDonald’s (at Orchard Place) Variance The Planning Commission reviewed a request from McDonald’s to reduce the required setback for a Class II restaurant from a residential zone from 1,000 feet to 200 feet. ZONING CODE / ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Key 1 – Service; Key 3 – Business Oriented •Cannabis Ordinance. City approved a new community-wide ordinance that provides zoning regulations and site standards for cannabis businesses. City staff created a new Cannabis Retail Business Buffer Map which is available on the City’s website. •Stormwater Management Requirements. City approved minor revisions to City Code Ch. 155 & 152, in accordance with the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The amendments removed outdated stormwater runoff design criteria and moved the design criteria into Ch. 152, Natural Resources Management, and replaced sections referencing drainage requirements listed in the City’s Surface Water Management Plan. CEREMONIALS / MISCELLANEOUS Key 1 – Service; Key 3 – Business Oriented 2024 proved to be another phenomenal year for welcoming new businesses in the community. In partnership with the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce, the City participated or assisted with one new groundbreaking ceremony for the City’s own Police Operations Center at 14325 Flagstaff Avenue, and over 17 new business ribbon cutting events, including Discover Strength, Wings Credit Union, Lifeway Chiropractic, Pet Supplies Plus, Chafin Vet Clinic, Pahl’s Market, Advanced Body Sculpting and MedSpa, Bricks & Minifigs, Memorial Blood Center, Chase Bank, HealthPartners Clinic, Foss Swim School, Anytime Puppy Playground, Qdoba, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Concierge Medicine, and Constellation Coffee. On October 24, 2024, City and Dakota County officials conducted a ribbon cutting at the North Creek Greenway trail head, located inside Quarry Point Park. The North Creek Greenway will be a 14-mile trail system that connects Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville, Farmington and Empire Township. It will provide critical links to major regional destinations such as Lebanon Hills Regional Park and the Minnesota Zoo. On December 4, 2024, the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority hosted an event at the 157th Street Transit Station to demonstrate and offer rides on their new E-Jest Vehicle, which are smaller, fully electric mini-buses, that transit services on shorter connector routes throughout the city, and stops at other transit stations, park-and-rides, fixed bus route stops, etc. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES Key 1 – Service; Key 3 – Business Oriented In August 2024, Planning Staff submitted an application Dakota County CDA, for possible funding options under the Redevelopment Investment Grant (RIG) Program, requesting $25,000 to be applied towards a water utility plan study for the Times Square Mall property. It is anticipated that once the study is completed, a subsequent RIG Application requesting additional funds to help pay for costs to improve private and municipal water utility services to this commercial site and surrounding area. In 2024, Staff was informed by the Dakota Co. CDA of potential funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that can be applied towards having a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) performed on certain development sites in the City. Staff chose to submit two (2) separate applications on the Gaslight Site and the Central Village West Site (former 866 Site), respectively. This Phase I would be paid for by grant funds from the CDA and will be a valuable tool in determining if these sites are impacted by any harmful contaminations or environmental issues that may need mitigation. The Open-to-Business Program (managed through the Dak. Co. CDA), which helps entrepreneurs, new start-up or existing businesses with business plan preparations, loan referrals, and other technical assistance, provided one-on-one business advising to 33 businesses, pizza restaurant, indoor Pickle Ball, Fish & Chips restaurant, bubble tea shop, driving school, healthcare / assisted living, salons, event planning, daycares, italian bakery, spice house / grocery, and an Ethiopian market. Ms. Natalie Mouilso , the OTB Consultant, provided over 398 Technical Assistance Hours towards Apple Valley clientele, which is approximately 30% of the total hours logged for Dakota County. Of the 33 businesses served, 70% were BIPOC owned; 51% were women owned; and 42% were low income owned. OTB also helped facilitate three (3) loans to business in AV or owned by AV residents: 1.$50,000 loan to startup bubble tea business in AV 2.$42,000 loan to an existing pizza business in AV 3.$33,500 loan to a mobile food business with a coffee & empanada trailer. CODE COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES Key 1 – Service, Key 2 – A Great Place to Live , Key 12 - A Community for a Lifetime Over the course of Year 2024, Code Compliance Staff responded to a total of 3,234 cases for the year, which is the highest number of cases recorded in the past 10 years. These rising caseloads represent a continual and gradual increase over the past several years. Staff issued two (2) citations and one (1) abatement for 2024. For the year, a total of 5,828 inspections were completed. The number of cases per inspection continues to show a slight decrease, which may be in large part due to the increasing number of single inspection cases (right of way signs). Even accounting for this the average number of inspections per case for all non-“right of way sign” cases is 2.32. The average number of inspections per cases can also be attributed to downward trend, suggesting among other things greater aptitude for compliance among the citizenry, improved process efficiency and/or communication by staff. For year overall, the number of signs removed (from City owned ROW’s or property) increased dramatically to 1,277 signs. The number of signs has almost doubled each of the last two years. This increase can easily be attributed to the private service industry groups, such as window washing, tree service, holiday lights, etc. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF NEWS In January 2024, the Community Development Department welcomed Sydnee Stroeing as the new Associate Planner. Sydnee is a graduate from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in Urban Studies. Outside of work, she spends most of her time with her husband Jake and son Auggie. She also enjoys being outdoors, taking her dogs on walks, and going up north to visit her family. In September 2024, and after 30 years of dedicated service, former City Planner Kathy Bodmer retired from the City of Apple Valley. Planner/Economic Development Specialist Alex Sharpe was promoted to City Planner shortly thereafter. Community Development Staff - 2024 [Pictured (L – R): Raquel Diaz, Code Compliance Inspector; Ben Pierson, Code Compliance Specialist; Sydnee Stroeing, Assoc. Planner; Tim Benetti, Comm. Dev. Director; Kathy Bodmer, City Planner; Mary Klein, Department Assistant; Alex Sharpe, Planner/Ec. Dev. Specialist; and Breanna Vincent, Department Assistant. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ 03/05/2025 Tim Benetti Community Development Director City of Apple Valley, MN I T E M: 5.A. P L A NNI NG C O MMI S S I O N ME E T I NG D AT E :March 5, 2025 S E C T I O N:P ublic Hearings Description: B ethel Assemblies of God Church W ireless Communication Tower C UP S taff Contact: S ydnee Stroeing, A ssociate P lanner Department / Division: Community Development Department Applicant: B uell Consulting, on behalf of Cellco Partnership P roject Number: P C25-02-C Applicant Date: 2/3/2025 60 Days: 4/4/2025 120 Days: 6/3/2025 AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D: Open public hearing, receive comments, close public hearing. It is the policy of the Planning Commission to not take action on an item on the same night as its public hearing. S UM M ARY: Buell C onsulting, on behalf of Cellco Partnership (d/b/a Verizon Wireless), request consideration of a conditional use permit (C UP) to construct an 86' tall wireless communications tower (cell tower) at 14201 C edar Ave. T he proposed location of the tower is in the south end of parcel, adjacent to 143rd St W. T he tower is requested to enhance the network coverage and capacity for wireless communication in the surrounding area. T he construction of the cell tower will include an equipment pad and generator. T he tower and equipment will be located within a 25' x 30' area with a 6' fence around the perimeter. T he construction of a cell tower is subject to a number of performance standards per section 155.385 (Towers and Antennas Site Design and Maintenance) of the C ity C ode. In order to obtain a conditional use permit, the petitioner must demonstrate that all of the performance standards of the zoning code are met. A letter of zoning compliance is attached to the staff report. T he City may place reasonable conditions on a conditional use to mitigate adverse impacts associated with the use. A draft resolution with draft conditions is attached to the staff report for review. Below is a brief list of staff recommended requirements/areas of further review. T hese items are elaborated on in the background section of the staff report. T he proposed chain-link fence surrounding the equipment pad does not meet screening requirements. T he fence shall consist of a solid/opaque material. T he proposed 12' wide gravel drive is not permitted as gravel is not an acceptable driveway material per City C ode. T he driveway shall be paved. Sidewalk installation along the 143rd St W property line will be required. T he proposed tower surface color requires further review. Year-round landscaping adjacent to 143rd St W will be required to screen the tower base. T he existing trees on the property that provide screening shall be maintained. B AC K G RO UND: A C UP for a similar tower at this property was approved in 2017. T he tower was never constructed, and the approved C UP has lapsed. T he original C UP approved a tower located within a large parking lot curb island near the church buildings. T he petitioner is proposing a new site to construct the tower on the same property. Zoning: T he property is zoned "P" (Institutional). A wireless communications tower is a conditional use in the P zoning district, subject to a number of performance standards as required in section 155.385 (Towers and Antennas Site Design and Maintenance) of the City C ode. T he petitioner submitted a letter outlining how the cell tower complies with the requirements of the zoning code. T he C ity may place reasonable conditions on a conditional use permit to mitigate any adverse impacts associated with the use. Site P lan: T he site plan shows the location of the 86' tall cell tower and equipment pad in a wooded area at the south end of the existing parcel, adjacent to 143rd St W. T he tower and equipment will be within a 25' x 30' area and is shown to be enclosed by a 6' tall chain-link fence. T he mechanical ground equipment and tower base will be required to be screened per City C ode. T he chain-link fence as shown on the submitted plans will not be an acceptable fence material to screen the equipment. T he fence material will need to be updated and reviewed prior to issuance of a building permit. Access to the tower and associated equipment is shown to be via a 12' wide gravel path off 143rd St W. C ity Code requires driveways and parking areas to be paved with either concreate or bituminous material. T he driveway to the tower will be required to be paved. Additionally, the Assistant City Engineer's memo provides a condition that a sidewalk shall be installed from the existing driveway to the east of the proposed access to the west property line. T he C ity utilizes its authority under ordinance requirements and guiding plan documents to require sidewalk gaps be completed by private development as development (and redevelopment) work occurs where current gaps exist. T he tower will be designed with an engineered "breakpoint" technology which will ensure that if the tower fails and collapses, it will fall upon itself. T he setbacks for a tower are based on the breakpoint height. With the breakpoint, the minimum setback from property lines is 64.5'. T he site plan shows the proposed tower 95' from the nearest property line. All setbacks to property lines are met. T here is also a setback requirement to structures on neighboring properties. T he minimum setback for the tower from a structure on a neighboring property is 86' (due to the engineered breakpoint). T he nearest structure on a neighboring property is 153' from the proposed tower. All structure setbacks are also met. Grading: No grading plan has been submitted at this time. Minimal grading is expected for the installation of the tower and associated equipment. Final review and approval of a grading plan by the C ity Engineer will be required. Elev ations: A typical cell tower is constructed with a standard array of twelve antennas and ancillary equipment that extend 6'-8' from the tower in all directions. T he antenna array proposed at this location is designed so that the antennas are flush-mounted to the pole and the ancillary equipment is placed within the ground equipment area to give a sleeker appearance. T he ground equipment will be required to be screened with a solid fence and landscaping. Clause 155.385 (B)(8) of C ity C ode states that "All towers and their antennas shall utilize building materials, colors, textures, screening and landscaping that eff ectively blend the tower f acilities within the surrounding natural setting and built environment to the greatest extent possible as determined by the City." T he submitted materials show the tower being painted a color to match the existing church building. T he proposed tower location is over 300' from any existing church building on the site. Staff believes there should be further review of the proposed tower color as there may be a more suitable option that effectively blends the tower facilities in with the surrounding wooded area. Landscape P lan: A landscape plan will be required at building permit review. Additional year-round landscaping will be required adjacent to 143rd St W to assist in screening the ground equipment pad from the roadway. T he proposed tower location is heavily wooded, and the existing trees will be utilized to screen from adjacent residential properties. T he property owner will be required to maintain existing trees that provide screening of the tower. B UD G E T I M PAC T: N/A AT TAC HM E NT S : L ocation Map Z oning Map Applicant L etter Plan S et Survey Applicant L etter L etter Memo Resolution Correspondence CE D A R A V E PE N N O C K A V E 142ND ST W G L E N D A D R 143RD ST W GR A N I T E A V E GL A Z I E R A V E G L E N C O V E T R L 14 2 N D S T R E E T C T W 14 3 R D S T R E E T C T W GLENCOVE PATH 142ND ST W 143RD ST W CE D A R A V E 143RD STREET CT W ^ ¯Bethel Assemblies Church Location Map Subject Property 14201 Cedar Avenue 0 260130 Feet Proposed Tower Location P P LB M- M- 3C 6C LB LB LB 1014 M-6C M-4C M-6C M-4C M-4C M-6C M-8C CE D A R A V E PE N N O C K A V E 142ND ST W G L E N D A D R 143RD ST W GL A Z I E R A V E G L E N C O V E T R L 14 2 N D S T R E E T C T W 14 3 R D S T R E E T C T W GLENCOVE PATH 142ND ST W 143RD ST W CE D A R A V E ^ ¯Bethel Assemblies Church Zoning Map Subject Property 14201 Cedar Avenue 0 260130 Feet BUELL CONSULTING, INC. 720 Main Street, Suite 200 Saint Paul, MN 55118 (651) 361-8110 www.buellconsulting.com SENT VIA EMAIL February 2, 2025 Sydnee Stroeing - Associate Planner City of Apple Valley 7100 147th Street W Apple Valley, MN 55124 RE: Verizon Wireless / Cell Tower Conditional Use Permit / Site Name: Toffee Dear Ms. Stroeing, Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless is proposing to construct a new cell tower in Apple Valley on the Bethel’s Rock Church property. The proposed tower is an 86’ monopole with an overall height of 90’ including the lightning rod. The tower will be built within a 30’ x 25’ fenced gravel compound and accessible via a new 12’ gravel driveway and approach from 143rd St W. The purpose of constructing this new cell tower is to enhance the network coverage and capacity for Verizon Wireless customers in the area, addressing the increasing demand for reliable and high-speed wireless communication. With the steady growth of residential and commercial activities in Apple Valley, it has become imperative to offload the capacity of existing sites to ensure seamless connectivity to the Verizon Wireless network. The design of the cell tower includes a flush mount, in an effort to integrate into the suburban residential environment. Moreover, the selected location for this tower is within a wooded area, which helps minimize the visual impact and preserves the aesthetic value of the surrounding area. Site Address: 14201 Cedar Ave, Apply Valley, MN 55124 PID: 01.494.010.1010. See land survey for full legal description. The following lists the supplementary documentation included in the application and addresses the relevant portions of § 155.385 Tower and Antennas Site Design and Maintenance of the Apple Valley zoning ordinance. Supplementary Documentation:  Land Use Development Application  Deposit Agreement  Co-location Letter of Intent  Construction Drawings  Land Survey  Fall Letter BUELL CONSULTING, INC. 720 Main Street, Suite 200 Saint Paul, MN 55118 (651) 361-8110 www.buellconsulting.com § 155.385 – Tower and Antennas Site Design and Maintenance A. Co-location requirements: 1) As shown in Attachment I, there are no existing towers within a ½-mile radius. The buildings within the radius are all between one and four stories which would not achieve the necessary height. B. Tower Construction Requirements 1) The proposed tower is a flush mounted monopole designed to blend into the surrounding area. See construction drawings pages T-1 and A-4. 2) The proposed tower will comply with applicable provisions of this code. 3) Tower and accessory facilities are designed in accordance with 2020 MN Building code. See construction drawings pages T-1. 4) Tower and accessory facilities are designed in accordance with 2023 NFPA70 (NEC). See construction drawings pages T-1. 5) Proposed tower is built with galvanized steel intended to resistant corrosion. 6) Proposed tower is designed to accommodate an additional carrier at the 60’ ACL. Note, the flush mount design requires radios to be placed below the antennas making 60’ is the next highest available ACL. The 25’ x 30’ compound will also accommodate an additional carrier’s ground equipment. 7) The compound is surrounded by a locked 6’ chain link barbed-wire fence and not climbable. 8) In addition to the flush mounted design, the tower will be painted to match the adjacent church building. Locating it in the wooded area also conceals the ground equipment and partially shields the tower. 9) No advertising or signage will be placed on the tower or compound fencing other than what is required by applicable regulatory agencies. 10) Tower will not require any lighting. 11) Tower and appurtenances will not extend into the right-of-way, public street, highway, or sidewalk. 12) Applicant holds a minimum of $2M in liability insurance. 13) Tower will be removed and restored within 12-months of cessation of operations per ordinance. 14) Additional submittal requirements. a) ASR and FAA approval are in progress and applicant request it be a condition of permit. b) See construction drawings, signed by Joshua Herzog, PE (License# 42392). c) See Co-location Letter of Intent. E. The parcel is zoned Institutional (P). As shown on page A-1 of the construction drawings, the tower meets the 1.5x fall zone setback requirement of 70’-6”. The nearest structure on a neighboring property, shown on Attachment II, is approximately 153’ from the tower, which is within the required 2x fall zone setback of 94’. 1) Fall zone: a) Fall zone is 50% of tower height or 43’. b) Effective fall zone including 4’ lightning rod is 47’. 2) See fall zone letter from tower manufacture, Sabre Industries. BUELL CONSULTING, INC. 720 Main Street, Suite 200 Saint Paul, MN 55118 (651) 361-8110 www.buellconsulting.com Thank you in advance for your time in reviewing our application and please do not hesitate to contact me via email or the number below with any questions or requests for further information. Sincerely, Blair Ransom Site Development Agent on behalf of The Towers, LLC d/b/a Vertical Bridge Cell: 612-875-1808 Email: b.ransom@grahamredev.com BUELL CONSULTING, INC. 720 Main Street, Suite 200 Saint Paul, MN 55118 (651) 361-8110 www.buellconsulting.com ATTACHMENT I 1/2-mile radius BUELL CONSULTING, INC. 720 Main Street, Suite 200 Saint Paul, MN 55118 (651) 361-8110 www.buellconsulting.com ATTACHMENT II SITE 140TH ST W CE D A R A V E 142ND ST W 143RD ST W 145TH ST W G L E N D A D R PE N N O C K A V E 23 SHEET CONTENTS: LESSOR APPROVAL CONTACTS ISSUE SUMMARY SHEET INDEX DEPARTMENTAL APPROVALS AREA & VICINITY MAPS GENERAL NOTES PROJECT INFORMATION TOWER ELEVATION VICINITY MAP MIN TOFFEE NEW BUILD SCALE:1 NORTH ELEVATION 1/16" = 1'-0" IIB APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124 PROJECT INFORMATION SITE NAME: SITE ADDRESS: COUNTY: CONSTRUCTION TYPE: SITE AREA: DRAWING BASED ON RFDS DATED: LONGITUDE: LATITUDE: MIN TOFFEE CEDAR AVENUE DAKOTA PROJECT DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: MIN TOFFEE CEDAR AVENUE APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124 17326166 LOC. CODE: 265804 T-1 CJW BMS REV. A 10-15-24 REV. B 11-12-24 REV. C 01-13-25 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. (952) 903-9299 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (952) 946-4700 WWW.DESIGN1EP.COM DESIGN EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 WIDSETH 610 FILLMORE STREET - PO BOX 1028 ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308-1028 320-762-8149 T.B.D DAKOTA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION 4300 220TH STREET WEST FARMINGTON, MN 55024 COREY WILLERT (651) 463-6212 T.B.D. POWER UTILITY COMPANY CONTACT: COMPANY CONTACT: ENGINEER: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER: CONTACTS VERIZON WIRELESS BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 TELCO UTILITY SURVEYOR: DESIGNER: LESSOR / LICENSOR: EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 LESSEE: CONTACTS DESIGN 1 OF EDEN PRAIRIE 9973 VALLEY VIEW ROAD (952) 903-9299 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION DEPT (952) 946-4700 BETHEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD 14201 CEDAR AVENUE APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124 JOE McCORMACK (952) 715-6321 W " N °'" °' (NAD83) 44 44 30.69 93 13 11.22 LESSOR / LICENSOR APPROVAL SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME DATE LESSOR / LICENSOR: PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX BELOW NO CHANGES. CHANGES NEEDED. SEE COMMENTS. DEPARTMENTAL APPROVALS JOB TITLE NAME DATE RF ENGINEER JORDAN ALSTAD 10-23-24 OPERATIONS MANAGER CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER BRIAN NELSEN 10-23-24 ISSUE SUMMARY REV DESCRIPTION SHEET/DETAIL A ISSUED FOR REVIEW ALL B ISSUED FOR OWNER SIGNOFF ALL C ISSUED FOR OWNER SIGNOFF ALL 0 ISSUED FOR BID/CONSTRUCTION ALL SHEET INDEX SHEET SHEET DESCRIPTION T-1 PROJECT INFORMATION, TOWER ELEVATION & SHEET INDEX A-1 SITE PLAN & DETAIL INDEX A-2 ENLARGED SITE PLAN A-3 ANTENNA AND COAX KEY, CABLE BRIDGE PLAN & NOTES A-4 MOUNT BRACKET DETAILS A-5 OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS G-1 GROUNDING & UTILITY NOTES G-2 GROUNDING PLAN & GROUNDING DETAIL INDEX U-1 SITE UTILITY PLANS & NOTES -SURVEY LOCATION SCAN T.B.D MAP DATA ©2025 GOOGLE NORTH 09-27-24 30' x 25' = 750 S.F. UTILIZED CODES:2020 MN BUILDING CODE & 2023 NFPA 70 980 975 977 97 8979 977 977 972975 980 981 976 977 981 97497 3 972 97 1 96 8 97 0 972 97 3 973 97 3 97 4 97 5 97 5 974 973 972 971 970 969 9 6 9 9 6 8 97 3 96 8 969 96 9 9 6 8 96 7 969 97 2 9 7 3 97 2 972 9 6 5 9 6 6 9 6 3 9 6 4 965 96 7 96 8 96 9 96 7 96 8 9 7 0 9 6 7 9 6 6 E H SHEET CONTENTS: SITE PLAN FROST DEPTH DESIGN = 4'-0" DETAIL INDEX DETAIL INDEX DETAIL DETAIL DESCRIPTION 1.1 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.1 7.1 8.1 9.1 2.1 BOLLARD DETAIL FENCE SECTION CABLE BRIDGE SECTION CABLE BRIDGE ELEVATION ROAD SECTION SNOW/MAN GATE (DETAIL 1) GPS MOUNTING DETAIL TELCO ENTRY DETAIL CMPH DETAIL 12.1 SLAB-AIO SLAB WITH 2 CABINETS 30REOZK: DIESEL GENERATOR W/ ICE SHIELDGEN 1.4 GENERATOR TYPE: DIESEL METER DETAIL SCALE:1 SITE PLAN 1" = 50'-0" NORTH 10.8 ONE-LINE ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM PROJECT DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: MIN TOFFEE CEDAR AVENUE APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124 17326166 LOC. CODE: 265804 A-1 CJW BMS REV. A 10-15-24 REV. B 11-12-24 REV. C 01-13-25 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. (952) 903-9299 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (952) 946-4700 WWW.DESIGN1EP.COM DESIGN EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 VIEW: LOOKING NORTHWEST2SITE PHOTO SCALE:3 CONCRETE APRON DETAIL 1/8" = 1'-0" SCALE:4 CONCRETE APRON DETAIL 1/4" = 1'-0" 97 3 96 9 97 0 97 1 97 2 97 4 975 SHEET CONTENTS: ENLARGED SITE PLAN SCALE:1 ENLARGED SITE PLAN 1/8" = 1'-0" NORTH PROJECT DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: MIN TOFFEE CEDAR AVENUE APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124 17326166 LOC. CODE: 265804 A-2 CJW BMS REV. A 10-15-24 REV. B 11-12-24 REV. C 01-13-25 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. (952) 903-9299 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (952) 946-4700 WWW.DESIGN1EP.COM DESIGN EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 SHEET CONTENTS: PROPOSED KEYS CABLE BRIDGE PLAN NORTH SCALE:1 CABLE BRIDGE PLAN 1/4" = 1'-0"2 PROPOSED KEYS PROJECT DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: MIN TOFFEE CEDAR AVENUE APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124 17326166 LOC. CODE: 265804 A-3 CJW BMS REV. A 10-15-24 REV. B 11-12-24 REV. C 01-13-25 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. (952) 903-9299 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (952) 946-4700 WWW.DESIGN1EP.COM DESIGN EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 SHEET CONTENTS: MOUNT BRACKET DETAILS SCALE:1 ENLARGED ELEVATION 3/8" = 1'-0"SCALE:2 ANTENNA MOUNTING DETAIL 3/8" = 1'-0" NORTH SCALE:3 ANTENNA MOUNTING DETAIL 3/8" = 1'-0" NORTH SCALE:4 ANTENNA MOUNTING DETAIL 3/8" = 1'-0" NORTH SCALE:5 POLE FEATURE PLAN N/A NORTH PROJECT DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: MIN TOFFEE CEDAR AVENUE APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124 17326166 LOC. CODE: 265804 A-4 CJW BMS REV. A 10-15-24 REV. B 11-12-24 REV. C 01-13-25 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. (952) 903-9299 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (952) 946-4700 WWW.DESIGN1EP.COM DESIGN EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 NORTH SHEET CONTENTS: OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS PROJECT DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: MIN TOFFEE CEDAR AVENUE APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124 17326166 LOC. CODE: 265804 A-5 CJW BMS REV. A 10-15-24 REV. B 11-12-24 REV. C 01-13-25 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. (952) 903-9299 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (952) 946-4700 WWW.DESIGN1EP.COM DESIGN EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 SYMBOL AND NOTE LEGENDGENERAL GROUNDING NOTES: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · SHEET CONTENTS: GROUNDING NOTES SCALE:1 EXOTHERMIC WELD DETAILS NTS SCALE:2 COMPRESSION CONNECTOR DETAILS NTS PROJECT DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: MIN TOFFEE CEDAR AVENUE APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124 17326166 LOC. CODE: 265804 G-1 CJW BMS REV. A 10-15-24 REV. B 11-12-24 REV. C 01-13-25 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. (952) 903-9299 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (952) 946-4700 WWW.DESIGN1EP.COM DESIGN EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 PROJECT DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: MIN TOFFEE CEDAR AVENUE APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124 17326166 LOC. CODE: 265804 G-2 CJW BMS REV. A 10-15-24 REV. B 11-12-24 REV. C 01-13-25 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. (952) 903-9299 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (952) 946-4700 WWW.DESIGN1EP.COM DESIGN EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 SHEET CONTENTS: GROUNDING PLAN GROUNDING DETAIL INDEX DETAIL DETAIL DESCRIPTION 11.1 TEST WELL DETAIL, GROUND RING & ROD DETAIL REBAR GROUNDING DETAIL CONDUIT DETAIL TYPICAL GROUNDING CABLE BRIDGE DETAIL TYPICAL TOWER GROUNDING DETAIL11.6 11.3 11.4 11.5 GROUNDING DETAIL INDEX NORTH SCALE:1 GROUNDING PLAN NTS SLAB SLAB ON GRADE GROUNDING E H SHEET CONTENTS: SITE UTILITY PLAN PULLBOX LOCATION PLAN POWER TYPE: 120/240V, SINGLE PHASE, 200 AMPS SCALE:1 SITE PLAN 1" = 50'-0" NORTH SCALE:3 PULLBOX LOCATION PLAN 3/32" = 1'-0" NORTH SCALE:2 ENLARGED SITE UTILITY PLAN 3/32" = 1'-0" NORTH PROJECT DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: MIN TOFFEE CEDAR AVENUE APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124 17326166 LOC. CODE: 265804 U-1 CJW BMS REV. A 10-15-24 REV. B 11-12-24 REV. C 01-13-25 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. (952) 903-9299 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (952) 946-4700 WWW.DESIGN1EP.COM DESIGN EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 2 U-1 3 U-1 CE D A R A V E C. S . A . H N O . 2 3 140TH ST W. 150TH ST W. GA R D E N V I E W D R . W S O HY D S E H PID:014940101010 BETHEL ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCH PID:014850001010 ROYAL CREDIT UNION GASGASGASGAS GAS GAS GAS GAS GAS GAS GA S GAS G A S G A S G A S UG E UG E UG E UG E UG E UGE UGE UGE UGE UGE UG E UG E UG E UGE UG E UG E UG E UG E UG E UG E UG E UGE UGE UGE UGE UGE 980 975 977 97 8979 977 977 972 975 980 981 976 977 981 974 97 3 972 97 1 96 8 97 0 972 97 3 973 97 3 97 4 975 97 5 974 973 972 971 970 969 9 6 9 9 6 8 97 3 96 8 969 96 9 9 6 8 96 7 969 97 2 9 7 3 97 2 972 C. S . A . H N O . 2 3 ( C E D A R A V E N U E ) 143R D S T . W . 9 6 5 9 6 6 9 6 3 9 6 4 965 96 7 96 8 96 9 96 7 968 9 7 0 9 6 7 9 6 6 © 2024 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOCIATES, INC. SURVEYOR NOTES: MIN TOFFEE Dakota County, MN 2024-11176 No.Date REVISIONS By CHK APP'D BTB JMBFIELD WORK:CHECKED BY:DRAWN BY: © 2024 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOCIATES, INC. HALF SCALE ON 11"x17" FULL SCALE ON 22"x34" SITE NAME: DESIGN I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS DOCUMENT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. PRELIM I N A R Y 7/17/24 = DENOTES A FOUND SECTION CORNER MONUMENT ORIENTATION OF THIS BEARING SYSTEM IS BASED ON THE DAKOTA COUNTY COORDINATE SYSTEM NAD83 (1986) NO R T H SECTION LINE QUARTER LINE RIGHT OF WAY LINE LEGEND BOUNDARY LINE SITE SURVEY TREE- CONIFER EDGE OF WOODS TREE-DECIDUOUS VICINITY MAP 0 SCALE ( IN FEET ) 30 60 NO R T H PARCEL LINE UNDERGROUND ELECTRICUGE UNDERGROUND GASGAS SITE EDGE OF FIELD RETAINING WALL ELECTRIC LIGHT POLE ELECTRIC MANHOLE 1"=600' BUILDING WALL HATCH CONCRETE SURFACE = DENOTES A FOUND IRON MONUMENT W S O HY D E STORM CATCH BASIN WATER CURB STOP HYDRANT SANITARY MANHOLES CE D A R A V E C. S . A . H N O . 2 3 140TH ST W. 150TH ST W. GA R D E N V I E W D R . 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HALF SCALE ON 11"x17" FULL SCALE ON 22"x34" SITE NAME: DESIGN I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS DOCUMENT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. 7/17/24 = DENOTES A FOUND SECTION CORNER MONUMENT ORIENTATION OF THIS BEARING SYSTEM IS BASED ON THE DAKOTA COUNTY COORDINATE SYSTEM NAD83 (1986) NO R T H SECTION LINE QUARTER LINE RIGHT OF WAY LINE LEGEND BOUNDARY LINE SITE SURVEY TREE- CONIFER EDGE OF WOODS TREE-DECIDUOUS VICINITY MAP 0 SCALE ( IN FEET ) 30 60 NO R T H PARCEL LINE UNDERGROUND ELECTRICUGE UNDERGROUND GASGAS SITE EDGE OF FIELD RETAINING WALL ELECTRIC LIGHT POLE ELECTRIC MANHOLE 1"=600' BUILDING WALL HATCH CONCRETE SURFACE = DENOTES A FOUND IRON MONUMENT W S O HY D E STORM CATCH BASIN WATER CURB STOP HYDRANT SANITARY MANHOLES SHEET 1 OF 2 SHEETS GAS GAS GAS GAS GA S G A S G A S G A S G A S G A S 97 0 97 3 97 4 975 97 5 974 973 972 971 970 969 9 6 9 9 6 8 97 3 96 8 969 9 7 3 143 R D S T . W . 9 6 5 9 6 6 9 6 4 965 96 7 96 8 96 9 96 8 9 7 0 9 6 7 9 6 6 1 S90°00'00"E 25.00 N0 0 ° 0 0 ' 0 0 " E 30 . 0 0 N90°00'00"W 25.00 S0 0 ° 0 0 ' 0 0 " W 30 . 0 0 LESSEE PREMISES W S O HY D S © 2024 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOCIATES, INC. MIN TOFFEE Dakota County, MN 2024-11176 No.Date REVISIONS By CHK APP'D BTB NTGFIELD WORK:CHECKED BY:DRAWN BY: © 2024 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOCIATES, INC. HALF SCALE ON 11"x17" FULL SCALE ON 22"x34" SITE NAME: DESIGN I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS DOCUMENT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. 7/17/24 SITE SURVEY LESSEE PREMISES DESCRIPTION: LESSEE ACCESS AND UTILITIES EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: UTILITY COMPANY UTILITIES EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: NO R T H 0 SCALE ( IN FEET ) 20 40 DETAIL SHEET 2 OF 2 SHEETS January 15, 2025 Brian Schriener Design 1 of Eden Prairie 9973 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 RE: Proposed 86’ Monopole for MIN TOFFEE, MN Dear Mr. Schriener, Upon receipt of order, we propose to design and supply the above-referenced monopole for an Basic Wind Speed of 109 mph without ice and 50 mph with 1.5” ice, Risk Category II, Site- specific Exposure Category, and Topographic Category 1, in accordance with the Telecommunications Industry Association Standard ANSI/TIA-222-H. When designed according to this standard, the wind pressures and steel strength capacities include several safety factors. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that the monopole will fail structurally in a wind event where the design wind speed is exceeded within the range of the built-in safety factors. Should the wind speed increase beyond the capacity of the built-in safety factors, to the point of failure of one or more structural elements, the most likely location of the failure would be within the monopole shaft, above the base plate. Assuming that the wind pressure profile is similar to that used to design the monopole, the monopole will buckle at the location of the highest combined stress ratio within the monopole shaft. This is likely to result in the portion of the monopole above leaning over and remaining in a permanently deformed condition. Please note that this letter only applies to the above-referenced monopole designed and manufactured by Sabre Industries. This would effectively result in a fall radius less than or equal to 50% of the monopole height. Sincerely, Thomas T. Wilson, P.E. Design Engineer CITY OF MEMO Public Works TO: Sydnee Stroeing, Associate Planner FROM: Evan Acosta, Assistant City Engineer DATE: February 27, 2025 SUBJECT: Bethel Assemblies Church Tower CUP plans dated 1/13/2025 Sydnee, The following are comments regarding the Bethel Assemblies Church Tower CUP Plans dated January 13, 2025. Please include these items as conditions to approval. General 1. All work and infrastructure within public easements or right of way shall be to City standards. 2. Provide a narrative of how the buildings will be constructed and any impacts. The narrative shall include the following: a. Shoring (if applicable) b. Material Storage. c. Haul routes to and from the site. d. Phasing 3. No construction work shall begin prior to a preconstruction meeting conference with a Public works and a Building Inspections representative. 4. Provide a copy of the approval letter from the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI), if applicable, prior to construction. 5. Public Work Department (952-953-2400) shall be notified a minimum of 48 hours for any required water main shut downs and/or connections. Permits 6. Provide a copy of all executed permits prior to construction. 7. Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) shall review private utilities. 8. A right of way permit will be required for all work within public easements or right of way. 9. A Natural Resource Management Permit (NRMP) will be required prior to any land disturbing activity commences. Site 10. Show locations of proposed lighting fixtures for parking lots and site. 11. Final site plan to be approved by the City Engineer 12. The City will require the new driveway entrance to be a Non-Residential Driveway (Concrete Entrance). See City Detail plate STR-5. • The detail on sheet A-1 should be changed to reflect City Plate STR-5. 13. The City requires that sidewalk is extended from the existing driveway to the east of the proposed access to the west property line. • The sidewalk shall be 6’ in width and built per city detail STR-35 • STR-35 shall be shown on the plans • Proposed handholes shall be located outside of the sidewalk. 14. All driveways must be paved surface (concrete or asphalt). • The plans currently show a gravel driveway access. Landscape and Natural Resources 15. Tree inventory is required for all affected trees located in work zone, and any replacement tree planting will need to follow the 15-10-5 diversity rule. 16. Final landscaping plan to be approved by Natural Resources Coordinator. 1 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - ___ A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 86’ TALL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS MONOPOLE IN “P” (INSTITUTIONAL) ZONE AND ATTACHING CONDITIONS THERETO WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 462.357 the City of Apple Valley has adopted, as Title XV of the City Code of Ordinances, zoning regulations to control land uses throughout the City; and WHEREAS, said regulations provide that wireless communication towers may be allowed within the confines of a “P” (Institutional) zoning district and in accordance with specific performance standards, as a conditional use; and WHEREAS, approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the installation of a wireless communications monopole has been requested by Buell Consulting, on behalf of Cellco Partnership, and the property owner, Bethel Assemblies of God Church, on property legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Mount Olivet Second Addition; and WHEREAS, review of such Conditional Use Permit request to determine its conformance with the applicable regulations and performance standards has occurred at a public hearing held on DATE; and WHEREAS, the Apple Valley Planning Commission recommended approval of such Conditional Use Permit subject to certain conditions on DATE; and WHEREAS, the Apple Valley City Council approved the Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications monopole on January 12, 2017 as memorialized in Resolution No. 2017- 11 and recorded in Document No. 772669 which has since lapsed and is no longer valid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, that a Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications monopole within a “P” (Institutional) zone be approved subject to compliance with the City Code and the following conditions: 1.Such operations shall be conducted in conformance with the Site Plan (Sheet A-1) dated DATE and the Enlarged Site Plan (Sheet A-2) dated DATE. 2.The antennas shall be flush-mounted to the monopole in accordance with the North Elevation Plan (Sheet T-1) dated DATE. 3.A building permit and electrical permit shall be obtained from the Building Inspections Department prior to any construction on the site. 4.Tower construction, maintenance, and operation shall comply with the communications tower requirements set forth in the City code, Section 155.385. 2 5.A qualified and licensed professional engineer shall submit certified construction plans which are in conformance with the following: the latest structural standards; acceptable engineering methods and practices and the National Electrical code. 6.The telecommunication service applicant shall provide verification of written final authorization/agreement with the landowner for the placement of the tower on the property prior to issuance of the building permit. 7.Subject to all conditions noted in the City Engineer’s memo dated DATE. 8.Landscaping that provides year-round screening shall be installed adjacent to 143rd St W. A landscaping plan shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. 9.The property owner shall maintain the existing trees surrounding the tower and equipment pad area that serve as screening. If these trees are determined to be insufficient in screening the tower area, additional screening measures may be required. 10.A tree preservation concept shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a Natural Resources Management Permit (NRMP). 11.A qualified and licensed professional engineer shall certify that the cell tower is designed in all aspects to accommodate both the operator’s antenna and one additional user. 12.The co-location certification letter shall be revised to state the following: “… and there is no disruption to the service provided, except disruption as may be necessary for normal maintenance and employee safety.” 13.The base of the tower shall be enclosed with a fence at least six feet in height, constructed of a durable, maintenance-free material that effectively screens the mechanical equipment. The proposed fence material shall be submitted for review and approval before a building permit is issued. 14.The entire 12-foot-wide access driveway shall be paved with either concrete or bituminous material. 15.The tower’s surface color shall be selected to blend with the surrounding natural and built environment as effectively as possible and shall be reviewed and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit. 16.The Conditional Use Permit may be revoked for cause if the terms of (2) through (15)preceding are not adhered to or met while the tower is in place. 3 ADOPTED this ___ day of _____, 20__. _________________________________ Clint Hooppaw, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Christina M. Scipioni, City Clerk CERTIFICATE I, Christina Scipioni, Apple Valley City Clerk, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council on DATE, the original of which is in my possession, dated this _____day of ______________________, 20__ . ____________________________________ Christina M. Scipioni, City Clerk I T E M: 7.A. P L A NNI NG C O MMI S S I O N ME E T I NG D AT E :March 5, 2025 S E C T I O N:Other Business Description: A pple Valley Bike and P edestrian Plan Update - 2025 S taff Contact: Tim Benetti, Community Development Director Department / Division: Community Development Department AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D: Receive an update from C ity Staff on the proposed Apple Valley Bike and Pedestrian Plan for 2025. S UM M ARY: T he C ity of Apple Valley is in the process of updating its Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for the community. T he purpose of the Plan is to provide a roadmap for the C ity to make updates, identify any concerns or issues, such as gaps in existing trails and sidewalks, and provide solutions, alternatives and alternatives to installing improvements to the bike/ped network over the next five to ten years. T he Plan is intended to lay the foundation for improving the trail and sidewalks systems throughout the community. T he Plan can also help to identify issues involved in walking and biking throughout Apple Valley, so that a more complete transportation system is created adding multi-modal choices for users, and making alternative modes of transportation more possible, convenient, and safe. Staff will provide a brief presentation at the March 5th meeting and review the schedule for moving this plan forward. B AC K G RO UND: T he last related update the C ity made on planning for similar bicycle and pedestrian systems was in the "Bike Walk Apple Valley Plan" of 2010. T his updated plan is being funded by a Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) grant managed through Dakota County. B UD G E T I M PAC T: N/A AT TAC HM E NT S : Presentation APPLE VALLEY BIKE and PEDESTRIAN PLAN UPDATE BikeWalk Apple Valley A trail and sidewalk plan for Apple Valley, Minnesota September 2010 Update the 2010 Bike Walk Apple Valley plan BikeWalk Apple Valley A trail and sidewalk plan for Apple Valley, Minnesota September 2010 BikeWalk Apple Valley Destinations and routes Task force members identi  ed common routes and likely desti nati ons for pedestrians and bicyclists. Desti nati ons noted include downtown, schools, parks, and transit. Regional desti nati ons, like the Minnesota Zoo or trails or parks in adjacent and nearby communiti es, were also highlighted. Menti on was made of some of the more att racti ve routes, including Garden View Drive and Palomino Drive. Loops were also discussed, and included loops through neighborhoods that might total four miles or page 10 Walking and bicycling destinations identiied by the task force and the community included schools and parks, Apple Valley’s downtown area, attractions like the Minnesota Zoo, and transit stations and park and ride facilities. BikeWalk Apple Valley Trail gap weighti ng factors Variable Weight 1-5 scale Rati onale Land use Residenti al Levels of residenti al density can determine how many potenti al users of trails will reside in the arealow density residenti al• 2 medium density residenti al• 3 high density residenti al• 4 neighborhood services• 3 Commercial Commercial areas are a desti nati on that att racts users. Improved connecti ons can increase the number of users. The downtown area is weighted higher than other business nodes due to the concentrati on of commercial desti nati ons.downtown core•4 business nodes•3 Industrial 1 Less likely desti nati on to att ract recreati onal and/or commuti ng depending on the nature of the industrial area. Mixed use 3 Areas of mixed uses have the potenti al to att ract more users. Insti tuti onal 4 Insti tuti ons such as churches and government services can att ract users. Park 4 City and regional parks are a desti nati on for recreati on and can att ract discre- ti onary and recreati onal sidewalk users. School 5 Schools att ract users, especially children through Safe Routes to Schools. Transportati on Cedar Avenue bus rapid transit 4 The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) off ers park and ride bus rapid transit from four stops along Cedar Avenue. These stops att ract bicycle riders that choose cycling from the short trip from home to the bus stop. The bus provides the connecti on to their desti nati on. Other MVTA stops 3 The MVTA off ers local and regional service that att racts users to stops. Regional trail alternati ves 4 Regional trail alternati ves connect local bicyclists and pedestrians to the larger regional trail system. Regional trail att ract users from their origin to desti na- ti ons, whether for recreati on or commuti ng. Ring route 3 The downtown area is de ned by a series of streets that comprise the Ring Route, which was identi  ed in the 1987 Commercial Area Planning Study. Current community connecti ons Connecti ons are weighted based on existi ng trail infrastructure. Gaps are mea- sured as “no existi ng trail alternati ves” or “existi ng trail alternati ve.” No alternati ve 3 No trail exists on either side of the street. Improvements would connecti on a gap between the endpoints of two trails. Alternati ve connecti on A trail exists on one side of a street. Users may choose an alternati ve; expand- ing the system may be redundant or increase access depending on locati on. Potenti al connecti on expansion• 2 A parallel trail would be more heavily weighted if it improved accessibility to desti nati ons on both sides of the right-of-way. Connecti on expansion restricted• 1 If a trail exists and the gap is located near an unexpandable locati on and/or provided no access, these gaps are wighter lower. page 13 BikeWalk Apple Valley Sidewalk gap weighti ng factors Variable Weight 1-5 scale Rati onale Land use Residenti al Levels of residenti al density can determine how many potenti al users of side- walks will reside in the arealow density residenti al• 2 medium density residenti al• 3 high density residenti al• 4 neighborhood services• 3 Commercial Commercial areas are a desti nati on that att racts users. Improved connecti ons can increase the number of users. The downtown area is weighted higher than other business nodes due to the concentrati on of commercial desti nati ons.downtown core•4 business nodes•2 Industrial 1 Less likely desti nati on to att ract recreati onal and/or commuti ng depending on the nature of the industrial area. Mixed use 4 Areas of mixed uses have the potenti al to att ract more users. Insti tuti onal 3 Insti tuti ons such as churches and government services can att ract users. Park 4 City and regional parks are a desti nati on for recreati on and can att ract discre- ti onary and recreati onal sidewalk users. School 5 Schools att ract users, especially children through Safe Routes to Schools. Transportati on Cedar Avenue bus rapid transit 4 The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) off ers park and ride bus rapid transit from four stops along Cedar Avenue. These stops att ract bicycle riders that choose cycling from the short trip from home to the bus stop. The bus provides the connecti on to their desti nati on. Other MVTA stops 3 The MVTA off ers local and regional service that att racts users to stops. Regional trail alternati ves 2 Regional trail alternati ves connect local bicyclists and pedestrians to the larger regional trail system. Regional trail att ract users from their origin to desti na- ti ons, whether for recreati on or commuti ng. Ring route 4 The downtown area is de ned by a series of streets that comprise the Ring Route, which was identi  ed in the 1987 Commercial Area Planning Study. Current community connecti ons Connecti ons are weighted based on existi ng trail infrastructure. Gaps are mea- sured as “no existi ng sidewalk alternati ves” or “existi ng sidewalk alternati ve.” No alternati ve 4 No sidewalk exists on either side of the street. Improvements would connec- ti on a gap between the endpoints of two sidewalks. Alternati ve connecti on A sidewalk exists on one side of a street. Users may choose an alternati ve; expanding the system may be redundant or increase access depending on loca- ti on. Potenti al connecti on expansion• 2 A parallel sidewalk would be more heavily weighted if it improved accessibility to desti nati ons on both sides of the right-of-way. Connecti on expansion restricted• 1 If a sidewalk exists and the gap is located near an unexpandable locati on and/ or provided no access, these gaps are wighter lower. page 14 BikeWalk Apple Valley Core routes Many of the basic patt erns for trails and sidewalks have been established as roadways and development has occurred across the city. While some trail or sidewalk segments have been identi  ed as gaps, and others will only have trails or sidewalks implemented as adjacent parcels are developed, a look at the existi ng network of trails and sidewalk shows clearly that this could be an important transportati on opti on for Apple Valley residents, and nearly every neighborhood seems to have trail or sidewalk faciliti es relati vely near most homes. page 20 BikeWalk Apple Valley encourages a focus on implementation zones and core routes. While cross-community connections might be desired by some pedestrians or bicyclists, the frequency of use on local trips suggests incremental implementation of the trail and sidewalk network. Southwest Apple Valley East Central Apple Valley DowntownWhat is still relevant? Which content should be reused? How is this used today? What worked well in this plan? What did not work well? Who are the Stakeholders? `Hard-to-reach populations `Community organizations / representatives toinvite to listening sessions `ISD 196 `Dakota County `Chamber of Commerce/local Businesses `Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) `Planning Commission (PC) `Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) `Police and Fire `City Council The Mission Statement: “The Bike Ped Plan Update will serve as a tool for the City of Apple Valley to continue to enhance mobility, safety, health, and quality of life for its residents. The plan update will serve as a roadmap towards creating and maintaining a connected and equitable transportation network.” TIMELINE BIKe-WALK PLAN UPDATe / APPLe VALLeY, MINNeSoTA 9 I T E M: 7.B. P L A NNI NG C O MMI S S I O N ME E T I NG D AT E :March 5, 2025 S E C T I O N:Other Business Description: Review of Upcoming S chedule and Other Updates S taff Contact: B reanna Vincent, Department Assistant Department / Division: Community Development Department AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D: N/A S UM M ARY: Next P lanning Commission Meetings: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. Applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. Applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Next City Council Meetings: T hursday, March 13, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. T hursday, March 27, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. B AC K G RO UND: N/A B UD G E T I M PAC T: N/A