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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/2001riacuiui~ ~,vimmssiun vmiu~es o-v-~uut rage 1 OI 4 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 6, 2001 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Jeannine Churchill at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: John Bergman, Jim Hadley, Jeannine Churchill, David Schindler, Tim Burke Members Absent: Karen Edgeton, Tom Melander Staff Present: Consulting Engineer Jacob Fick, City Attorney Sharon Hills, Assistant Planner Margaret Milton, Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer, City Planner Tom Lovelace, Community Development Director Rick Kelley 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Bergman, to approve the agenda. The motion carried 5-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MAY 16, 2001 MINUTES MOTION: Hadley moved, seconded by Burke, to approve the minutes as submitted. The mofion carried 4-0 (1 abstention-Burke) 4. CONSENT ITEMS -None - 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Conditional Use Permit for Alternate Building Materials and Site Plan/Building Permit Authorization for 7,029 s.f. Dental Clinic at 14505 Glazier Avenue Vice Chair Churchill opened the public hearing with the standard remarks. Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer introduced the item. She reviewed the site plan, pointed out the proposed landscape materials and discussed the potenfial to incorporate a rain garden west of the parking lot. Proof-of-parking is proposed for three parking stalls. The alternate building materials were pointed out. Natural Resources Coordinator Jo Colleran pointed out the water needs for River Birch. Shane Coen. of Coen and Stumf reviewed proposed irrigation for the River Birch and a possible rain garden for the southeast. He also pointed out the trellis proposed along the parking lot. http://www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us/Minutes/planning_commission/2001/060601 M.html 3/17/2009 t lAllllllls liV1ll1ll1JJ1Vll 1V1ll1ULGJ V-V-GVV1 rage G OI'+ Tim Alt of Altus Architects displayed samples of the proposed building materials and reviewed different colors and where they would occur on the building. Vice Chair Churchill opened the floor to any public comments. Rollie Foss, President of Christian Science Society, located to the south, said he has two architecture degrees and is very excited about the design. Foss said he felt it would complement the new church building to be erected. There being no further comments. Churchill closed the public hearing with the standard remarks. MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Bergman, to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to allow the use of over-sized decorative block and Nardi-panel in addition to brick and stucco as exterior building materials on the building as shown on the elevation drawings. Motion carried 5-0. MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Bergman, to recommend approval of the site plan and give building permit authorization to construct a 7,000 square foot dental clinic on the southeast corner of Cedar Avenue and Glazier Avenue. Motion carried 5-0. 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Preliminary Plat to Create 2 Single Family Lots on the West Side of Garrett Path, North of CR. #46 Assistant Planner Margaret Milton described the request and reviewed the issues that have been investigated as part of the project review. The latest plan revision shows the south lot with atwo-story house with full walk-out, an 18-foot deep rear yard at a relatively flat 20:1 slope; atwo-foot retaining wall, and a 3:1 slope to the water's edge. No fence is needed, but Habitat will install voluntarily. Burke asked how the two-foot retaining wall ties into the non-walled section. Consulting Engineer Jacob Fick stated the wall would be stepped down in six-inch increments to match grades. Hadley asked what the current slope is, to which Milton responded 4:1. Schindler asked about the status of the driveway turnarounds discussed at the last meeting. Milton stated that staff review of the driveway locations and traffic counts/speeds indicated turnarounds were not needed, and would be atypical to the neighborhood. Churchill referenced the letters from neighbors that were included with the report. She asked if staff was comfortable that all the issues referenced had been satisfactorily addressed. Milton replied affirmatively. Ryan Karis of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) described the proposed house designs. He stated the two-story had been shortened to 22 feet, which accommodates a deeper flat rear yard (from 18.1 to 20.1 feet). http://www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us/Minutes/planning_commission/2001/060601M.html 3/17/2009 rinuii. ui~ wiuuu~~icu rvuuu~c~ v-v-~,vvi rags ~ ~i 4 Bergman said he thought the two-story house elevation was too plain for the neighborhood. Karis stated that a full basement is needed to create the flat rear yard that the neighbors and Commission requested, which means a split entry could not be used. He reviewed the front entry porch and railing. General discussion ensued about possible enhancements. Churchill asked if the City could properly be involved with design detail. Community Development Director Rick Kelley said that since this is a partnership, the City could require additional design as a condition of the property transfer. Bergman asked about overall City policy relative to "surplus" land and the potential to sell for profit rather than give it to TCHFH. Kelley reviewed the ongoing relationship with TCHFH that the City entered into last fall. He noted that not all "surplus" land. is necessarily best used for housing. A future work session will be held to discuss the topic further. MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Hadley, to recommend approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment changing the designation of the 22,000 s.f. parcel from "HD" (High Density Residential/12+ units per acre) to "LD" (Low Density ResidentiaUO-6 units per acre). Motion carried 5-0. MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Hadley, to recommend approval of a rezoning from "PD-400, zone 2" to "PD-400, zone 1. Motion carried 5-0. MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Hadley, to recommend approval of a preliminary plat creating two 11,000 square-foot lots for single family residences, with a condition of the real estate transfer that the south elevation be modified. Motion carved 5-0: B. Amendment to Planned Development No. 646 (Special Performance Standards) City Planner Tom Lovelace reviewed the request as outlined in the staff report, as well as the history of the overall site planning. The setback along Florence Trail is proposed to be reduced from 40 feet to 18 feet with conditions. Hadley asked about white forms located near Florence Trail. Paul Bilotta; representing the developer, stated that those were test forms that will be removed. MOTION: Hadley moved, seconded by Burke, to recommend approval of the amendment to the "Minimum Area Standards and Requirements" section of Planned Development No. 646 to allow for a reduced building setback from forty (40) feet to eighteen (18) feet for multi-tenant or single use retail buildings with a minimum floor area of 100,000 square feet, which is directly adjacent to Florence Trail within PD-646 zone 1, subject to the inclusion of the following performance standards: (1) no impervious surface other than sidewalk or pathway connections constructed between the building and property line; (2) building elevations and landscaping shall be enhanced to the satisfaction of the City Council. Motion carried 5-0. C. Rear Yard Setback Variance for Garage Addition at 401 Reflection Road http://www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us/Minutes/planning_commission/2001 /060601 M.html 3/17/2009 ...,... a .,.,u... .. . ~.,~ .,-.,-~ ~~. rage 4 of 4 Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer presented the proposal for a rear yard setback variance (from 30 feet to 27 feet) to construct a garage addition. Photos of the site and house were displayed, and the locafion of the proposed garage addition was identified. Hadley asked about the extent of the variance and said he thought the odd lot shape was a mitigating factor for a variance. Bergman inquired about neighbor comments. The homeowner provided a letter which states he has spoken to the neighbors, and none expressed reservations about the variance. Fran Peterson of Homecrafters Construction Company, the petitioner, presented a prepared statement from the homeowner Mr. Kelley. Peterson explained the need for the proposed garage stall to accommodate an additional car. He also noted that because of the retaining wall it would be very difficult to save the established tree if the stall had to be added to the west side of the garage. MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Bergman, to recommend approval of the requested variance due to contours and the need to save a mature tree. Motion carried 5-0. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Sketch Plan Review of 7-Lot Single Family Development on the Southeast Corner of Cedar Avenue and 138` Street by Diedrich Builders Assistant Planner Bodmer reviewed the sketch proposal. Bill Diedrich of Diedrich Builders introduced himself. He compared a layout showing an extension of the Georgia Drive cul-de-sac to one with a separate cul-de-sac intersecting the 138' Street/Cedar Frontage Road. He believes the grades don't work and would result in too steep a road. General discussion ensued regarding lot sizes, slopes, and cul-de-sac requirements. Mr. Kelley answered a question concerning the development history around the subject property. Dakota County will need to be consulted regarding Cedar Avenueright-of--way needs and permitted street intersection standards. Mr. Carroll, one of the property owners, gave his perspective about the best way to access the property. He wants to avoid a retaining wall. Schindler wondered if the next step shouldn't be to find out where the County/State will allow access. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Hadley moved, seconded by Bergman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion tamed 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. http://www.ci.apple-valley.xnn.us/Minutes/planning_commission/2001/060601 M.htm1 3/17/2009