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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-19 PC MinutesCITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 19, 2025 1.CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chair Kurtz Scanlan at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Member(s) Absent: City Staff: Jodi Kurtz, Paul Scanlan, Dave Schindler, Phil Mahowald, Becky Sandahl, and Douglas Hlas Jeff Prewitt Community Development Director Tim Benetti, City Planner Terri Dill, City Attorney Sharon Hills, Associate Planner Sydnee Stroeing, 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 November 5, 2025 MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Sandahl approving the minutes of November 5, 2025. Roll call vote: Ayes - 6 – Nays –0. 4.PUBLIC HEARING A.Christ Church Sign Variance Chair Kurtz opened the public hearing. Associate Planner Stroeing provided a brief presentation. With no comments or questions, Chair Kurtz closed the public hearing. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes November 19, 2025 Page 2 of 3 MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Sandahl, to recommend approval of a 5’ setback variance for a ground sign at Christ Church based on findings 1 through 7 and conditions 1 through 5 in the draft resolution . Roll call vote: Ayes – 6 – Nays – 0. B. Fraser 1st Addition Chair Kurtz opened the public hearing. Associate Planner Stroeing provided a brief presentation. Commissioner Scanlan asked about traffic possibly decreasing with the proposed zoning change from residential to limited business and asked for clarification on the use of the pond to the west. Associate Planner Stroeing stated that an office use would generate more traffic than a residential use. It is unlikely that this site would ever be allowed for high density residential due to the existing site conditions, the City’s vision, and zoning requirements. The pond to the west is a regional area storm water pond. Commissioner Scanlan asked if any modifications would need to be made to the pond area. Associate Planner Stroeing stated that storm water is always considered with new developments and nothing has been brought forward at this time. The current request is only for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. There are no proposed changes to Lot 1. Chair Kurtz said that this proposal seems like a best-case scenario for the residents near this lot. Resident, Dr. Angie Lauer-Schaeppi (260 Strese Ln.), asked if it would be an option to leave the lot as is and more of a naturally preserved area. Associate Planner Stroeing stated that the site was targeted to be developed by 2030 in the Comprehensive Plan and was never intended to sit vacant. The property was originally subdivided by Fraser, and the City sold the north half to Fraser and it was intended that they would buy it in the future to expand. When the City began the RFP process, Fraser did not have interest in buying the lot. With no further comments or questions, Chair Kurtz closed the public hearing.