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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/1998CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 2,1998 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Edgeton at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Diane Nagler, Karen Edgeton, Frank Blundetto, Tim Burke, Tom Melander, Jce McNamara, Lou Clazk. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Rick Kelley, Kathy Bodmer, Tom Lovelace, Consulting Engaieer Keith Gordon, City Attorney Mike Dougherty, Nelda Werkmeister. Others Present: See sign-in sheet. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Community Development Director Rick Kelley asked to add 7B, Information on Joint Plamilng Commission Meeting for All Cities in Dakota County. Blundetto asked to add 7C, Annual Outing. MOTION: Nagler moved, seconded by Clark, to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried 7 - 0. 3. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 19,1998 MINUTES MOTION: Nagler moved, seconded by Blundetto, to approve the minutes. The motion carried 5- 0-2 abstentions (Clark, McNamara). 4. CONSENT ITEMS -None - 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None - 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. Palomino East Apartments -Preliminary Plat to Consolidate Outlots into 1 Lot; Site Plan/Building Permit Authorization for 3-story 72-unit Apartment Building Plamier Tom Lovelace reported that the site inspection done today revealed no additional wetland, but other information has come to light, so staff is recommending this item be tabled until the next meeting to allow time to evaluate the new information. Blundetto requested area maps including more than just the site. Clark expressed frustration in seeing so many people present interested in an issue that is now proposed to be tabled. He asked that advance notice be given whenever possible. MOTION: McNamara, moved, seconded by Burke, to table item this item for two weeks until complete information is available. Motion carried 7-0. Planning Commission Minutes September 2,1998 Page 2 B. Pinecrest 3rd -Rezoning to Planned Development No. 315 and Preliminary Plat for 4 Small Lot Detached Single Family Dwellings Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer imroduced the item and reviewed the xernaining pr~rrrary issues: drainage for the new lots, extension of Eveleth Path, and impacts of church activities on adjacent properties. She reported that traffic studies done on Fairgreen Avenue revealed 300 cars per day, which is well below road capacity and well below the level at which traffic engineers become concerned. Bodmer went onto describe an incremental pazking/traffic solution which could include posting of signs indicating no parking during peak church periods. Kelley gave a brief history of the original main access to the church from Fairgreen. Nagler said she thought staff should ask Pastor Harrington to continue to encourage his parishioners not to park on the street. Bev Hennes of 12617 Fairgreen objected to restricted pazking on Fairgreen. She said was not complaining about the pazking as much as the danger posed by the traffic. Edgeton stated she didn't think there was a decision to make about Fairgreen since it is a public street and the neighborhood doesri t want restricted pazking. She suggested staff review the situation in a yeaz after Johnny Cake is signalized at Co. Rd. 38 and the church access from Co. Rd. 38 is complete. Kelley reviewed the reasons for staff recommending the extension of Eveleth Path. Nagler asked about the soil boring requirement also recommended. Dean Johnson, representing the petitioner, made himself available for questions. Doug Skipper of 12685 Eveledm Path said he has had. sinkage in his front and reaz yazds. He went on to say neighbors are hitting water when building decks. Gordon said a high water table doesn't prohibit building but it may limit the type of house that could be built, such as not having a basement. Johnson said financing institutions usually dictate building types allowed in relation to the height above water tables. MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Blandetto, to recommend approval of rezoning the 1.2 acre eastern comer of the church property from "P" to "PD-315". Motion tamed 6-1 (Clazk). MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Blundetto, to recommend approval of the preliumina.ry plat subdividing the church property to create 41ots for residential development with the conditions rewmmended in the staff report. Clark stated he has a problem with Eveleth and asked why the city can't request an access variance on behalf of the church. Nagler expressed concern for the impact ofthe road on the wetland and the surrounding neighbors. McNamara said he looks at this project as a catalyst for future discussion of issues like traffic and environmental impacts. Blundetto and Edgeton both expressed tmst in the advice and expertise of staff. Motion carried 5-2 (Nagler, Clazk). MOTION: Blundetto moved, sewnded by Burke, to recommend that staff draft a study of the parking and traffic conditions around Fairgreen, 126th and possibly Eveleth to monitor traffic performance and behavior and compare to what we have today. Motion carried 7-0. Planning Commission Minutes September 2,1998 Page 3 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Consider Setting Work Session for Comprehensive Plan Update Kelley suggested setting another work session to review draft documents relating to the comprehensive plan update on September 23rd. A box lunch will be served at 5:30 p.m. Fdgeton emphasized the unportance of members' attendance and input. B. Information on Joint Planning Commission Meeting for All Cities in Dakota County Kelley distributed a draft agenda for a joint planning commission meeting to review the county's comprehensive plan on September 30 at Rosemount City Hall. C. Annual Outing Blundetto informed the group the outing is set for Friday, September 25, beginning at 8 a.m. He would like a head count at the next Plamring Commission meeting. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Blundetto moved, seconded by McNamara, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.