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City of Apple
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Meeting Location: Municipal Center
7100 147th Street West
Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124
APRIL 19, 2017
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE AGENDA
7:00 P.M.
This agenda is subject to change by deletion or addition to items until approved by the Planning
Commission on the date of the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approve minutes of March 15, 2017
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Valleywood Cell Tower Interim Use Permit —Public hearing to consider an interim use
permit to allow for the placement of two 90 -foot tall communication towers to be used for the
temporary placement of antennas. (PC17-12-I)
LOCATION: Valleywood Reservoir 4851 McAndrews Road
PETITIONER: Vinco, Inc. and City of Apple Valley
B. Vivo Kitchen IUP for Catering Vehicle Storage —Public hearing to consideration of a
request for an Interim Use Permit (IUP) to allow for the storage/parking a catering vehicle
temporarily on property. (PC17-11-I)
LOCATION: 15435 Founders Lane
PETITIONER: Vivo Kitchen
C. Ryan Real Estate/Launch Properties Redevelopment —Public hearing to consider proposed
zoning amendments and site plan review/building permit authorization to allow for redevelopment
of the Ryan Real Estate property at for a 9,000 -sq. ft. single occupant restaurant (Class I or Class
III) with drive-thru window service. (PC17-09-ZCVB) (Postponed by applicant)
LOCATION: 14750 Cedar Ave
PETITIONER: Launch Properties
D. Food Trucks and Special Events Ordinance Amendments —Public hearing to consider
ordinance amendments regarding the regulating of food trucks and special events in the City.
(PC 17-15-0) (Postponed by City)
LOCATION: City Wide
PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley
5. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS
- -NONE--
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
B. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates
7. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Regular Scheduled Meeting
- Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017
- Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Regular Scheduled Meeting
- Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017
- Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2017
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Regular Scheduled Meeting
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Informal
Regular Scheduled Meeting
7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
5:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
Regular meetings are broadcast live on Charter Communications Cable, Channel 180. Agendas are
also available on the City's Internet Web Site http://www.cityofapplevalley.org.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MARCH 15, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Melander at
7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Tom Melander, Ken Alwin, Tim Burke, Keith Diekmann, Jodi Kurtz and Paul
Scanlan.
Members Absent: David Schindler
Staff Present: City Attorney Sharon Hills, Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist,
City Engineer Brandon Anderson, Planner Kathy Bodmer and Department Assistant
Joan Murphy.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the agenda.
Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist reported that there was a new agenda prepared
because item 5B - Valley Middle School/Southview Elementary Additions did not state there was a
variance requested by the applicant but that the variance was reflected in the staff report.
MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the
new agenda. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, approving the
minutes of the meeting of March 1, 2017. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
--NONE--
5. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS
A. Johnson Building Setback Variance - Consider a variance to reduce shoreland setback
from 75 ft. to 66 ft. (9 -ft. variance) to allow for the construction of a 12 -ft. x 17 -ft. (204 sq. ft.)
4 -season dining room addition. (PC17-05-V)
LOCATION: 13500 Embry Way
PETITIONER: Jeff and Deborah Johnson
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Dakota County, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes
March 15, 2017
Page 2 of 8
Planner Kathy Bodmer stated that the Staff reviews variance applications based strictly upon the
requirements of the state statutes and the City Code which require that the applicant establish that
there are practical difficulties present in order for a variance to be granted, and that logical
alternatives are not available.
She said staff was unable to recommend approval of the variance because it does not meet the
staff's strict interpretation of the zoning code and practical difficulties test.
She provided background information that Jeff and Deborah Johnson, owners of 13500 Embry
Way, request a variance to add a 12' x 17' addition onto the rear of their home to expand their
existing dining room area. Pilot Pond is classified as part of Long Lake by the DNR and is subject
to the shoreland overlay zoning requirements; the rear yard of the lot falls within the SH setback.
The minimum setback is 75' from the ordinary high water elevation of 902.4'. This request is to
encroach into the SH setback by approximately nine feet (9') on the north side of the addition and
five feet (5') on the south side of the addition.
The Johnson home was built in 2013 on Lot 2 of Knottywoods 3rd Addition. The subject lot was
created in 2006 by splitting an existing oversized single family parcel into two parcels. Variances
were granted for the project to reduce the minimum lot area of Lot 1 abutting Pilot Pond from
20,000 sq. ft. to 18,742 sq. ft.
Variances were also granted to allow a detached garage to be reconstructed on Lot 1 by reducing the
required OHW setback from 75' to 50' and by reducing the Embry Way setback from 30' to 22'.
The Knottywoods 3rd Addition development agreement specifically identified a building pad area
on Lot 2 that would meet all the required setbacks. The requested variance would exceed the limits
of the approved building pad area. It is staffs view that the approved building pad has sufficient
room available to construct a sizable addition onto the home. Such an addition may require internal
remodeling. The owners state that internal remodeling would make the project infeasible. The
proposed addition is convenient for the property owner, but staff finds that reasonable alternatives
exist.
She added the Johnsons stated that the proposed addition is needed to provide a larger and more
functional dining room area. The 12' x 17' addition is proposed to be constructed on posts in order
to minimize impacts to the shoreland area. The Building Official states that any construction on
posts will require additional engineering and design.
The owners are aware of the rear yard setback constraints, but state that a larger dining room is
needed for the home and that reasonable alternatives are not available.
She added that staff is conducting research into variances that have been granted to homeowners
that abut one of the City's Recreational Development Waters lakes. In many cases, the Shoreland
Overlay zoning district requirements were enacted after the homes were constructed, making it
difficult for homeowners to make improvements to their homes. In the Johnson case, the building
pad was identified at the time the lot was created.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes
March 15, 2017
Page 3 of 8
Commissioner Diekmann asked if the development agreement date was when the lot was split and
the development agreement was put into place in 2006 and if this was the first home built on the
property since then.
Ms. Bodmer answered yes.
Commissioner Diekmann asked if the Johnsons built the home and if they were aware of the
development agreement.
Ms. Bodmer answered yes they had the home built and that the agreement was executed by the
builder, Jerry Wageman and he constructed the house for the Johnsons.
Commissioner Scanlan inquired if there had been other properties into the setback in the past.
Ms. Bodmer replied that the houses around the lake were constructed before 1988. She reviewed
the history of the others and said variances are reviewed on a case by case basis.
City Attorney Sharon Hills followed up to Commissioner Diekmann's question that the
development agreement is recorded against the property.
Commissioner Kurtz asked if this was the only existing dining room that is used in the home or is
this the only available dining room in the home.
Ms. Bodmer answered that she did not know that and deferred to the petitioner to answer.
Commissioner Diekmann questioned how far the addition could be extended out before the high
water line.
Ms. Bodmer answered about 3 feet.
Chair Melander commented that the house was built in 2013 and built by the subdivision person and
they should have known what the deal was. He said that rules are rules and everybody knew this
going in and this is a hard thing for him to recommend.
Commissioner Burke commented he could not find a practical difficulty as stated and cannot make
something up he cannot see.
Jeff Johnson, the petitioner, said his daughter lives there and they helped their daughter build this
house. He said they understand the development was recorded but they did not know the
background to it. He said the practical difficulty was that his daughter cannot use the dining room.
He showed pictures of the house. He felt the danger to the pond was negligible. He referenced the
minutes from 2011 and what the square footage of that variance was approved for and made a
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Dakota County, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes
March 15, 2017
Page 4 of 8
comparison to Farquar Lake and the term of negligible being used at that time. He said there is not
a reasonable alternative for them.
Commissioner Diekmann stated he appreciates the thought of the square footage but the
Commission is not there to consider the amount of square footage because it is not the issue.
Mr. Johnson said he was just talking about square footage impacting the lake and the negligible
impact it would have.
Commissioner Diekmann said there is plenty space to put 204 square feet on within the pad space
that is available.
Mr. Johnson agreed that there is space but they would never do it. He said who would waste their
money to build a dining room where you would have to go from the kitchen to the mudroom to the
dining room. He added nobody here would do it, so they would not do it either. For all practical
reasons it would not happen.
Commissioner Alwin said he struggles with this just as a convenience or personal design
preference. He added there are ways you can do this but it might not make sense financially but
there are places in this pad.
Mr. Johnson agreed with that but also if that is the answer then his daughter would not have a
dining room. That is why he is here. He thinks it is reasonable and feels there is a practical
difficulty.
Commissioner Alwin said it is a cute house and it is unfortunate the layout does not work for Mr.
Johnson's daughter but he has a hard time reaching the variance level.
Mr. Johnson commented he does not see what Commissioner Alwin defines as a practical difficulty
but not having a dining room is a practical difficulty to him.
Chair Melander commented that you built it that way. You did not inherit it that way.
Mr. Johnson said on a narrow building pad we did our best.
Commissioner Scanlan referenced the drawing and asked how many feet the addition could be built
out.
Mr. Johnson answered 5 feet and 7 feet and that it bumps out 2 feet now.
Mr. Johnson said when you tear down a wall it is incredibly expensive and we would not do it.
Chair Melander added that the Commission makes every effort to be reasonable and
accommodating and they have to swear an oath to uphold the laws. They do not have that freedom
to let it slide.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes
March 15, 2017
Page 5 of 8
Mr. Johnson referenced another house built on Farquar Lake and said the impact was negligible.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, recommending
approval of a variance to construct a 12' x 17' four -season dining room addition
subject to compliance with all City Codes and City development standards. Ayes - 0
- Nays - 6. (Alwin, Burke, Diekmann, Kurtz, Melander and Scanlan) Motion failed.
B. Valley Middle School/Southview Elementary Additions —Consider site plan
review/building permit authorization and variance to waive requirement to plat property to
allow for building additions and site plan modifications. (PC17-03-B)
LOCATION: 900 Garden View Drive and 1025 Whitney Drive
PETITIONER: ISD 196
Planner Kathy Bodmer reported ISD 196 submitted plans for a construction and remodeling project
of both Valley Middle School at 900 Garden View Drive and Southview Elementary School at 1025
Whitney Drive. The project includes building additions and internal remodeling to update and
enhance security at the entrances. Parking lot modifications are proposed to better separate parent
drop-off/pick-up traffic from bus traffic within the site and to minimize the backups that are
occurring on Garden View Drive. Landscaping and stormwater retention will be added to the site as
part of this project.
A 5,100 sq. ft. addition is proposed for the Valley Middle School main entrance on the east side of
the building to update the exterior building design and improve school security. A 400 sq. ft.
addition is also proposed at the north entrance to enhance security at the bus entrance location. Curb
is proposed to be installed to separate the parking lot into two lots to separate parent traffic from the
bus traffic. Buses are proposed to use the north entrance and parents will use the east entrance.
Extensive internal remodeling is proposed in connection with the middle school project that will
have no impact on the site plan or zoning requirements. Landscaping and berming will be needed
of the north parking area to minimize impacts to adjacent properties. Additional berming and
plantings are needed around the new parking lot and along Whitney Drive to help to mitigate
impacts created by the new traffic and activity that will occur on the west side of the building.
The Valley Middle School and Southview Elementary property was never platted, but building
permits have been issued over the years. It is likely that the review of the building permit for the
initial construction of the schools occurred at the State Building Official's office and that the
subdivision requirement was not identified at that time. The construction will not occur near
property lines, so staff is comfortable recommending a variance from this requirement. Building
permits have been issued over the years without requiring platting. ISD 196 is concerned that
requiring the preparation of a plat will delay the project timeline.
Commissioner Alwin asked what the practical difficulty was. The best he can see is that it is going
to slow the project down. He said it seems kind of self-inflicted and the project has been out there
for some time because the levy referendum was a long time ago. He said this project did not just
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Dakota County, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes
March 15, 2017
Page 6 of 8
happen. He is wrestling with the practical difficulty. He does not want to slow the School District
down but if that is the only basis for the variance, it seems like something that could and should be
followed absent some practical difficulty that he is having a hard time seeing. He said it is just a
plat.
Ms. Bodmer answered that the staff was not aware until late last week that the property was an
unplatted parcel. It got sprung on the School District late.
Commissioner Alwin stated it is not the City's job to point out the School District owns property
that is not platted correctly.
Ms. Bodmer answered that is correct.
Commissioner Alwin said it is the City's job to issue the building permits consistent with the City
Code which is available at the School District. He commented he is not trying to be a hard guy here
but the Commission just turned down the previous variance on the practical difficulty and here it
just seems weaker because the basis is that it is "going to slow us down". With all due respect to
the School District this plan has been in the works for several years. This did not just show up.
City Attorney Sharon Hills added just a note with respect to the variance. It is a variance toward the
subdivision ordinance that deals with subdividing. It is not a variance toward zoning, setbacks or
building coverage and those types of things. It is really about the subdivision and platting
requirements. It is not the same, although it is a variance.
Commissioner Alwin said it is still subject to the practical difficulties test.
Ms. Hills answered generally but that it is not necessarily applying the City zoning regulations. It is
a subdivision requirement.
Chair Melander asked Ms. Hills if there was a way to do this after the fact and if they could proceed
and do the platting along with it or afterwards.
Ms. Hills replied that the Code as it reads states "no building permit shall be issued until it is
platted".
Chair Melander asked for verification on how long it takes to get platted and what the timing was.
Ms. Bodmer replied that it does not need to be subdivided and it would just be to prepare the mylars
and with survey it could be 4 weeks at least to go through Dakota County review process. She
added another couple weeks for engineering review. She said it is something we could recommend
approval for the building permit and get that part started and work on the plat on a separate track.
Commissioner Alwin asked if this is going to get triggered again when they come in to pull permits
for the interior remodeling.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes
March 15, 2017
Page 7 of 8
Ms. Bodmer answered yes, whatever comes first.
Commissioner Alwin said then they are going to have to ask for a variance three times in the next
couple years.
Ms. Bodmer said the City would look at it as one project so the variance would cover the internal
and external. She added that the City Attorney's office stated that if this is waived then the next
time a building permit is requested then the district will have to redo that. She said it is something
that should be cleaned up.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, recommending
approval of the Site Plan Review/Building Permit Authorization for 7,900 sq. ft.
building additions, parking lot modifications and site improvements subject to
compliance with all City Codes and construction standards, subject to the following
conditions:
a. The site plan shall be revised to address the City Engineer's March 9, 2017,
memo.
b. The City Engineer shall review and approve the final grading, utility and
stormwater plans prior to issuance of the building permit.
c. A nursery bid list shall be submitted at the time of application of the building
permit confirming that the value of the landscape plantings meets or exceeds
21/2% of the value of the construction activity.
d. The landscape plan shall be revised to provide berming and landscaping of the
north parking lot at Valley Middle School and the west parking lot at
Southview, subject to final review and approval of the Natural Resources
Coordinator.
e. The Natural Resources Coordinator shall review and approve the final landscape
plan prior to the issuance of the building permit.
f. A Stormwater Infiltration Basin Installation and Maintenance Agreement shall
be executed prior to issuance of the building permit.
g. A staging and temporary parking plan shall be submitted prior to issuance of the
natural resources management permit or building permit subject to review and
approval by the City Engineer.
h. That the petitioner plat the property in accordance with City ordinances.
Ayes -6 -Nays -0.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, recommending
approval of a Variance waiving the requirement to plat the property in order to issue
a building permit. Ayes - 0 - Nays - 6. (Alwin, Burke, Diekmann, Kurtz, Melander
and Scanlan) Motion failed.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes
March 15, 2017
Page 8 of 8
Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist stated that the next Planning Commission
meeting would take place Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Nordquist also reminded the Commission of the special informal Planning Commission
meeting on March 30, 2017, at 4:30 p.m.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further comments from the Planning Staff or Planning Commission, Chair Melander
asked for a motion to adjourn.
MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann to adjourn the
meeting at 7:50 p.m. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jo urphy, Planning part71. t Assistant
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ITEM:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
SECTION:
4A
April 19, 2017
Public Hearing
PROJECT NAME:
Valleywood Temporary Cell Towers Interim Use Permit
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
For consideration is a request for an interim use permit to allow for the temporary placement of two
90 -foot tall cell towers in the general vicinity of the existing water reservoir at Valleywood golf
course, a 140 -acre site located at 4851 McAndrews Road (CSAH 38). The purpose is to allow for
the relocation of existing communication antennas currently affixed to the reservoir onto the two
towers as part of a reservoir -reconditioning project. The antennas will be reattached to reservoir after
completion of its rehabilitation and the two towers will be removed.
STAFF CONTACT:
Thomas Lovelace, City Planner
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Community Development Department
APPLICANT:
Vinco, Inc. and the City of Apple Valley
PROJECT NUMBER:
PC17-12-1
APPLICATION DATE:
March 21, 2017
60 DAYS:
May 19, 2017
120 DAYS:
July 18, 2017
Proposed Action
Open the public hearing, receive comments and close the public hearing. It is the policy of the
Planning Commission not to act on a public hearing item the night of the public hearing. If no
public comments are received requiring additional study, staff is recommending the following:
1. A motion to recommend approval of an Interim Use Permit for two 90 -foot tall
temporary cell towers at 4851 McAndrews Road (CSAH 38), subject to the following
conditions:
a. The Interim Use Permit shall terminate on May 1, 2018 or 60 days after
completion of the reservoir restoration.
b. The interim use shall be conducted in conformance with the site plan, dated
March 21, 2017.
c. All applicable city permits shall be obtained prior to any construction.
Project Summary/Issues
An interim use permit (I.U.P.) is defined as a temporary use of property until a particular date, until
the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning regulations no longer allow it. The City may
issue an I.U.P. if:
• The use is deemed to be temporary in light of the comprehensive guide plan designation
for the property site on which the use is proposed to be located and the use conforms to
the zoning regulations herein;
• The date or event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty;
• Permission of the use will not impose additional costs on the public if it is necessary for
the public to take the property in the future;
• The user agrees to any conditions that the Council deems appropriate for permission of
the use; and
• The use meets the standards set forth in the zoning regulations herein governing
conditional use permits.
The proposed project will be required to meet all applicable requirements for tower and antenna
design and maintenance set forth in the City zoning code, and all necessary permits shall be
obtained prior to any placement of the towers on the subject property.
It is expected to take a month to erect and attach the antennas to the temporary towers, nine weeks
to refurbish the reservoir, and a month to place the antennas back on to the reservoir and remove
the temporary towers.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachments
Site Plans
VALLEYWOOD TEMPORARY CELL TOWERS INTERIM USE PERMIT
PROJECT REVIEW
Existing Conditions
Property Location:
4851 McAndrews Road
Legal Description:
The Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township, 115, Range 20, Dakota
County, Minnesota, except the north ten acres
Comprehensive
Plan Designation
"P" (Parks & Open Space)
Zoning
Classification
"PD -168" (Planned Development)
Existing Platting
Unplatted
Current Land Use
Golf Course
Size:
Approximately 140 acres
Topography:
Uneven
Existing
Vegetation
Vegetation associated with a golf course
Other Significant
Natural Features
Natural features that are generally associated with a golf course
Adjacent
Properties/Land
Uses
NORTH
Single -Family Homes
Comprehensive
Plan
"LD" (Low Density Residential(2-6 units per
acre)
Zoning/Land Use
"R-1" (Single -Family Residential/40,000 sq.
ft. lot)
SOUTH
Single -Family Homes
Comprehensive
Plan
"LD" (Low Density Residential(2-6 units per
acre)
Zoning/Land Use
"R-3" (Single -Family Residential/11,000 sq.
ft. lot)
EAST
Valleywood Golf Course
Comprehensive
Plan
"P" (Parks & Open Space)
Zoning/Land Use
"PD -168" (Planned Development)
WEST
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Comprehensive
Plan
"P" (Parks & Open Space)
Zoning/Land Use
"P" (Open Space)
Development Project Review
PROPOSED
TEMPORARY
CELL TOWERS
LOCATION
LOCATION MAP
Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is designated "P" (Parks and Open Space) on the
2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. This designation is applied to all existing public
parks, public playfields, trail corridors and golf courses. Trails are connecting elements, not
zones. Additionally, property that is intended for park purposes in the future are designated on
the 2030 land use plan map. Future neighborhood parks that result from subdivision
development have not been depicted on the map since the exact location of the park will not be
known until development occurs. The need and area of future parks are discussed in the Parks
Chapter. The provision of parks associated with development require an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan at time of plan review. The zoning districts that accommodate these uses
are P- Institutional and PD.
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"P" (Parks and Open Space)
Zoning: The project site is zone "PD -168" (Planned Development. The purpose of this zone is
to provide for a golf course with certain related recreational, service and retail operations.
ZONING MAP
"PD -168" (Planned Development)
Interim Use Permit: The applicant would like to install two temporary 90 -foot tall cell towers
for the purpose of relocating the existing AT&T, T -Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon communication
antennas on the Valleywood water reservoir. The antennas are being removed as part of the
rehabilitation of the reservoir and will reattached upon the completion of rehabilitation.
An Interim Use Permit (IUP) may be issued for a temporary use of a property until a particular
date, until the particular occurrence of a particular event or until zoning regulations no longer
permit it. The Code states all of the following conditions must be met in order to issues the
permit:
1. The use is to be temporary and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and zoning
code.
2. The date or event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty.
3. Permission of the use will not impose additional costs on the public if it is necessary
for the public to take the property in the future.
4. The user agrees to any conditions that the Council deems appropriate for permission
of the use.
5. The use meets the standards set forth in the zoning regulations herein governing
conditional use permits, that is does the proposed site has any unique characteristics
that require special consideration to adequately accommodate the proposed use without
adversely impacting surrounding uses.
It will likely take a month to erect and attach the antennas to the temporary towers, nine weeks to
refurbish the reservoir, and a month to place the antennas back on to the reservoir and remove
the temporary towers. The City would like to get project going as soon as possible because the
repair and repainting of the tower is dependent upon weather conditions. We would suggest that
the permit be valid for no more than one year or 60 days after the completion of the reservoir
restoration, whichever comes first.
The proposed towers will be approximately 30 feet taller than the water reservoir. There is
significant vegetation that will hide the majority of the towers; however, the top third of the tower
may be visible from some off-site locations.
Site Plan: The 60 -foot tall Valleywood water reservoir is located south and east of the golf
course's driving range, west of hole no. 1, and north of hole no. 2. The site plan shows two
temporary monopoles, one to the east of reservoir in the wooded area, and the second to the
north and west side of the reservoir, in a wooded area past the little turn -a -round. The monopole
location will not have an adverse impact on golf course activities.
City code requires that a communications tower be set back a minimum of 1.5 x the fall zone. That
would equate to a setback of 135 feet for this proposed towers. The towers are approximately 400
feet from the south property/CSAH 38 right-of-way, 500 feet from the property line of the
nearest residential property along the south side of CSAH 38, and 650 feet from the shared
property line with the residential property to the west. It is likely that the towers will have an
engineered breakpoint, which will reduce the fall zone. Therefore, impact to the adjacent
properties will be short term and minimal at the least.
Public Hearing Comments: Open the public hearing, receive comments and close the public
hearing. It is the policy of the Planning Commission not to act on a public hearing item the night
of the public hearing.
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ITEM:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
SECTION:
4B
April 19, 2017
Public Hearings
PROJECT NAME:
Vivo Kitchen Mobile Food Kitchen Storage
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Interim Use Permit for the storage of mobile kitchen vehicle on 15435 Founders Lane
STAFF CONTACT:
Alex Sharpe, Planning and Economic Dev. Spec.
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Community Development Department
APPLICANT:
Vivo Kitchen
PROJECT NUMBER:
PC 17 -11 -IUP
APPLICATION DATE:
60 DAYS:
120 DAYS:
3/15/17
5/14/17
6/13/17
Proposed Actions
• Open the public hearing, receive comments and close the public hearing. Though it is
the policy of the Planning Commission not to act on an item the same night as its public
hearing, staff believes the proposal can move forward if there are no adverse comments
received.
• Recommend approval of an interim use permit for Vivo Kitchen to store a 31 foot
mobile kitchen at the parking lot adjacent to 15435 Founders Lane, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The Vehicle shall be stored in one of the two locations shown on the site plan.
2. The length of the interim use permit shall be one (1) year from the date of
approval.
3. The vehicle shall not be stored on the site from December 1, 2017 — February 28,
2018.
4. Food preparation, sales, or distribution shall not be permitted at the Vivo and
Shops on Galaxie site outside of a special event where the City as issued a
permit.
Project Summary/Issues
Vivo Kitchen has applied for an interim use permit to store a newly constructed 31 foot mobile
kitchen on the restaurant site. The primary use of the vehicle will be for food preparation at events
such as weddings, graduations, and festivals. Vivo is looking for a permanent location to store the
unit, but needs a temporary location until a suitable permanent one is found. Food will not be
prepared or sold in the unit while it is stored on site.
Site Location: The site is located northeast of the intersection of Galaxie Ave and Founders Ln.
Parking: The lot adjacent to Vivo is owned by a management company as it is a shared parking
facility for all of the Shops on Galaxie. Vivo has received support from all of these users and the
property owner to store the vehicle on site temporarily.
Staff has suggested two locations to store the vehicle in the parking lot as seen in the site plan
attached. The locations were chosen to allow for the unit to be parked in two back to back stalls,
which are 20' deep each. This allow for a 31' vehicle to be stored in a 40' combined stall. Reducing
the parking lot by 2 stalls temporarily will not affect the overall parking for the site.
Fire Safety: The location to store the vehicle was primarily determined with fire safety in mind. The
map below shows a 330' radius from the unit in case of an explosion or fire. Fire code recommends a
300' radius for food trucks and other vehicles from residential property. Other locations on the site
were considered, but these sites were too close to residential properties.
Timeframe: Staff has proposed a one year interim use permit from the date of issuance. An
additional condition is that the unit not be stored on site December 1st - February 28th. In this time
Vivo will find a more suitable location for permanent storage of the vehicle.
Use of the Mobile Kitchen: Outside of an event, the food will not be prepared or served from the
vehicle on the Vivo and Shops on Galaxie site. The primary use of the vehicle is to provide catering
for large events in Apple Valley and the surrounding communities.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachment(s)
1. Site Plan
2. Photo of Mobile Kitchen
Vivo Kitchen IUP
PROJECT REVIEW
Existing Conditions
Property Location:
15435 Founders Lane
Legal Description:
Lot 1 and 2 of The Legacy of Apple Valley Third Addition
Comprehensive Plan
Designation
"MIX" (Mixed Use)
Zoning Classification
"PD -716"
Existing Platting
Platted
Current Land Use
Restaurant and shared parking lot
Size:
132,537 sq. ft. total
Topography:
Flat
Existing Vegetation
None
Other Significant
Natural Features
None identified
Adjacent
Properties/Land Uses
NORTH
Parking Area
Comprehensive Plan
"MIX" Mixed Use
Zoning/Land Use
"PD -716"
SOUTH
Remington Cove
Comprehensive Plan
"MIX" Mixed Use
Zoning/Land Use
"PD -716"
EAST
Regent Apartments
Comprehensive Plan
"P" Parks & Open Space
Zoning/Land Use
"P" — Institutional
WEST
Shops on Galaxie
Comprehensive Plan
"MIX" Mixed Use
Zoning/Land Use
"PD -716"
Vivo Mobile Kitchen Storage Site Plan
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