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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/2002CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2002 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to Order by Chair Karen Edgeton at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Karen Edgeton, John Bergman, David Schindler, James Hadley, Jeannine Churchill, Tim Burke and Tom Melander Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Planner Tom Lovelace, City Attorney Sharon Hills, Assistant Planner Maggie Milton Dykes, and Assistant City Engineer Jacob Fick 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Edgeton asked if there were any changes to the Agenda. City Planner Tom Lovelace reported that Item 6C, from Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, has been withdrawn. Edgeton called for approval of the Agenda as amended. MOTION: Hadley moved, seconded by Bergman, to approve the Agenda. The motion carried 7-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2002 Edgeton asked if there were any changes to the minutes. There being none, she called for their approval. MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Schindler, to approve the minutes. The motion tamed 7-0. 4. CONSENT ITEMS None. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Cobblestone Lake Phase II -Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Site Plan/Building Permit Authorization for 59 Acre Mixed Residential Development Chair Edgeton opened the public hearing with the standard remarks. City Planner Tom Lovelace presented the request from the applicant, Cobblestone Lake Development, LLC, for Phase II of the project. Lovelace informed the Commission they are requesting rezoning, preliminary plat and site plan building permit authorization approval for a 59-acre site located in the Cobblestone Lake development. The rezoning request involves the creation of subzones and its standards within Planned Development 703. The preliminary plat request would subdivide the property into 46 single-family and 89 multi-family residential lots and 10 outlots, which would allow for the construction of 46 single-family, 16 duplexes, 46 townhouse and 241 townhouse condominium dwelling units. The outlots are proposed to be used as a combination of public and private open space. Lovelace reported the applicant is proposing the construction of 349 dwelling units on 59 acres for a density of 5.9 units per acre. The site is guided "LD" (Low Density Residential, 0-6 units per acre), which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Lovelace reported that amendments to the planned development ordinance would be required and include establishment of three subzones and creation of uses, performance standards and area requirements for those subzones. Lovelace discussed staff's concerns and issues identified with the proposed project. They are: • Amendments to existing planned development zoning district. • Park plan review by Park and Recreation Advisory Committee • Design streets "N" and "O" as one ways and add recessed parking on street " 1V". • Increase Cobblestone Parkway Right-of--Way width to 73 feet. • Emergency turnarounds for three private streets. • Install sidewalks along private streets in the gables. • Sidewalk connection to Dresden. Avenue Pathway. • Cul-de-sac construction at the end of Dunbar Avenue. • Use of vinyl as an exterior finish material. • Ongoing maintenance of private open spaces and street medians. Chair Edgeton raised concerns about the double-loaded townhomes proposed by Rottlund. She feels the elevations and sidewalks don't seem to fit in with the rest of the project. Lovelace responded that a representative from Rottlund is present and can address that issue. Commissioner Churchill questioned if the 59 acres included the acreage of the water. Lovelace stated it does not include the water. Commissioner Churchill concurs with Chair Edgeton in regards to the elevations on the double loaded townhomes proposed by Rottlund. In addition, she has issues about the lack of parking proposed in that area also. Commissioner Hadley questioned if the 59 acres included the multi-family site outlined in the proposal. Lovelace stated he would check with the developer. Commissioner Hadley asked if the turn-around (circle) is a one way. Lovelace stated it is one-way. Lovelace reported that several representatives from Cobblestone Lake, along with some of the builders, were present tonight to discuss their part of the proposal and address concerns raised by the Commission and staff. Lovelace introduced Scott McMahon, from Tradition Development. McMahon reviewed and discussed the proposal with the Commission, including parking. Commissioner Melander stated that he would like to see more details and diagrams in relation to parking. Commissoner Bergman asked if the vinyl siding could be changed in the future. Lovelace indicated that the vinyl siding is maintained through part of the development's covenants and therefore the City would not monitor it. However, Lovelace stated it could be set up in the ordinance in which the City would then enforce. McMahon introduced Michael Noonan, from Rottlund Homes. Noonan indicated the double-loaded townhouses are available to see in the Eagle Valley development in Woodbury and encouraged the Commission to do so if time permits. The townhouses can also been seen by visiting the Rottlund web-site. Noonan stated the garage fronts are not as evident as they appear in the pictures due to the patio overhang. Rick Denmin from Charles Cudd, Darren Senn from Sean & Youngdahl, and Dan Schaefer from Rock Creek, addressed the Commission and discussed the types of homes proposed in this project. After hearing from the various representatives, Commissioner Melander stated that he is pleased with the variety of architects in this project and overall is satisfied with what he has seen to date. Chair Edgeton departed the meeting at 8:10 p.m. at which time Vice-Chair Churchill chaired the meeting. Acting Chair Churchill asked if there were any comments from the public and if so, they may address the Commission at this time. No comments were received from the public. 3 Acting Chair Churchill closed the public hearing with the standard remarks. 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. Christ Church -Interim Use Permit to Allow for Placement of a Temporary Office Trailer Tabled at the request of the Petitioner. B. Blomquist Eye Clinic -Subdivision and Site Plan/Building Permit Authorization for Eye Clinic Assistant Planner Maggie Dykes presented the request from Dr. Robert Blomquist to subdivide an existing four-acre parcel into one lot and one outlot and construct an approximately 5,000 sq. ft. office building. Dykes reported the property is currently platted at Outlot A, Bakken 1st Addition. Dykes reported the applicant has submitted a revised site plan and revised elevations that address the concerns raised at the public hearing held on November 20, 2002. The revised plan shows a 5,041 sq. ft. one-story medical office building on the proposed Lot 1. The building and parking area meet all required setbacks. The building is approximately 140' from the nearest residence to the north, and the parking lot is approximately 40' from the residence to the north. The entrance to the building faces east. Access to the building is from 147`11 Street, and no access to the site will be gained from Guthrie as per the requirements of the planned development district in the zoning code. The plan also includes room for a 1,400 sq. ft. future expansion. The required number ofparking spaces is 34 spaces and 43 spaces for future expansion. The plan shows 49 spaces. A 6' high betm runs along the entire west side of the property as required by zoning ordinance. In addition, a 3' high berm extends along the north side of the property, which would help screen the residence to the north from headlights in the parking lot. A trash enclosure is shown on the northeast side of the parking lot. During the public hearing, traffic issues were discussed. Dykes reported that based on information from the Transportation Engineers, the building could generate 172 vehicle trips per day. In 2000, there were 1,617 vehicle trips per day on 147th Street, which is well below the design capacity of 15,000 vehicle trips per day. The building is proposed to be composed of cobblestone veneer and EIFS. The applicant submitted building material samples that show the hipped, metal roof and the building materials. Elevations show all four sides with columns and gables as architectural features. Dykes reported that during the public hearing, the Planning Commission also requested an alternate site plan to determine if the proposed building could be placed closer to the single faxnily residence to the north and the parking area pushed fiuther south. An alternative site plan has been included showing this variation. However, the alternate plan does not leave enough room for the required 6' berm along the entire west side, the infiltration basin, and it also reduces the number of parking spaces. In addition, a variance would be required to reduce the building setback on the north side from the required 40' to 24'. Dykes stated that because of the need for the variance and the loss of the infiltration basin, staff is more comfortable with the revised submitted plan, and is recommending approval. Commissioner Bergman had concerns about the metal roof. He indicated it does not fit in with the surrounding area, which has shingle roofs. Dr. Blomquist, the applicant, indicated that the metal roof is cost effective and would hold up better during bad weather. Commissioner Schindler asked if trees or fencing were presented as an alternate to screen the house to the north. Dykes indicated that staff felt landscaping would be more suitable. Acting Chair Churchill stated that the public hearing was previously held but the Commission will take any new information from the public at this time. Marcy Lovejoy, of 14718 Guthrie, addressed the Commission and stated that she would like to encourage the applicant to install a shingle roof versus a metal roof. She feels it would compliment existing development. MOTION: Commissioner Bergman introduced a motion, seconded by Melander, to approve the minor subdivision creating one 1.26 acre lot and one outlot provided an 8' easement for the sidewalk along 147ei Street is filed with the final plat. The motion carried 6-0. MOTION: Commissioner Bergman introduced a motion, seconded by Melander, to approve the site plan building permit authorization to allow for the constmction of a 5,041 sq. ft. single story office building on Lot 1, Block 1, Blomquist First Addition, as shown on the revised plans, subject to adhering to applicable city codes. The motion carried 6-0. C. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church -Interim Use Permit to Allow for Placement of a Temporary Classroom Building Withdrawn at the request of the Petitioner. D. Front Yard Setback for House Addition Tabled at the request of the Petitioner. E. Regatta Commons Community Building -Site PlanBuilding Permit Authorization City Planner Tom Lovelace presented the request from Apple Valley Leased Housing Association requesting approval of site plan review/buildingpeanit authorization for the construction of a community building in Regatta Commons Apartments. The project includes a 3,882 sq. ft. community building with an adj acent outdoor pool to be located in the development's private street turning circle. The proposed building would house the apartment complex's management office and recreational facilities and will be part of a four building 228-unit apartment complex. The apartment complex is located along the east side of Foliage Avenue between 157x' and 158`" Streets. Lovelace stated plans were previously submitted for this project but they did not include elevations. Therefore, a condition of the original plan was that a separate site plan building permit authorization request be submitted for the management office, now referred to as the community building. Although the footprint of the building has changed from the original plan, it is still located in the same location as the original proposal. Elevation plans identify a variety of exterior materials including brick, vinyl shake and lap siding, and rock face block. The materials are consistent with the exterior materials of the four approved apartment buildings. The landscaping plan offers a variety of live materials and is consistent with the approved plan. MOTION: Melander moved, seconded by Burke, to approve the site plan/building permit authorization to allow for the construction of the Regatta Commons Community Building on Lot 1, Block 1, Regatta Commons, as proposed. The motion carried 6-0. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Consider Reschedule of Hearing and Design Guidelines and Planned Development Ordinance for Central Village City Planner Tom Lovelace requested the Commission change the hearing date for Central Village to January 15, 2003 to allow staff more time to complete the prof ect. MOTION: Commissioner Melander moved, seconded by Bergman, to delay the hearing date for the design guidelines and planned development ordinance for Central Village to January 15, 2003. The motion passed unanimously. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Melander moved, seconded by Bergman, to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 p.m. The motion carried 6-0.