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Meeting Location: Municipal Center
7100 147th Street West
Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124
January 17, 2018
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE AGENDA
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approve Consent Agenda Items
Consent Agenda Items are considered routine and will be enacted with a
single motion, without discussion, unless a commissioner or citizen requests
to have any item separately considered. It will then be moved to the land
use/action items for consideration.
A. Approve Minutes of December 6, 2017, Regular Meeting
B. Approve Nystrom & Associates Building Sign
4. Public Hearings
A. Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 155 Related to Small Cell Wireless
Facilities in the City
B. Consider Amendments to Planned Development Ordinance No. 679 to
Allow Illuminated Building Signage on the Side of a Building that Faces
an Adjacent Public Street that Abuts Residentially Zoned Property or
Directly Abuts Residentially Zoned Property
5. Land Use / Action Items
6. Other Business
A. Springs at Cobblestone Lake Sketch Plan
Review of a Proposed Rezoning, Platting, and Site Plan/Building Permit
Authorization to Allow for a 196 -unit Apartment Complex at the
Northeast Corner of 160th Street West and Pilot Knob Road, Continental
432 Fund, LLC.
B. Review of Upcoming Schedule and Other Updates
Next Planning Commission Meeting - Wednesday, February 7, 2018 -
7:00 p.m.
Next City Council Meeting - Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 7:00 p.rn.
7. Adjourn
Regular meetings are broadcast, live, on Charter Communications Cable Channel
180 and on the City's website at wwwcityofapplevalley.org
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ITEM:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
SECTION:
3.A.
January 17, 2018
Consent Agenda
Description:
Approve Minutes of December 6, 2017, Regular Meeting
Staff Contact:
Joan Murphy, Department Assistant
Department / Division:
Community Development Department
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve minutes of regular meeting of December 6, 2017.
SUMMARY:
The minutes of the last regular Planning Commission meeting are attached for your review
and approval.
BACKGROUND:
State statute requires the creation and preservation of meeting minutes which document the
official actions and proceedings of public governing bodies.
BUDGET IMPACT:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Minutes
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 6, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Vice -Chair Burke
at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Ken Alwin, Tim Burke, Keith Diekmann, Jodi Kurtz and Paul Scanlan.
Members Absent: Tom Melander and 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
Vice -Chair Burke asked if there were any changes to the agenda.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, approving the
agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the
minutes of the meeting of November 1, 2017. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the
2018 Planning Commission regular meeting schedule. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving
January 10, 2018, as a Planning Commission informal meeting work session for the
2040 Comprehensive Plan. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, recommending
approval of a variance to increase the maximum size of a detached accessory
building from 750 sq. ft. to 957 sq. ft. subject to compliance with all City Codes, the
conditions of Resolutions No. 2013-13 and 2015-107, and the following additional
conditions:
1. The exterior of the garage shall be constructed of materials that are compatible
with the exterior of the home.
2. A natural resources management permit (NRMP) shall be obtained prior to
any tree removal or site -disturbing activity.
3. The driveway to the new garage shall be paved if the garage is used for
storage of motorized vehicles.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes
December 6, 2017
Page 2 of 5
4. The variance shall be valid for two (2) years from the date of approval.
Ayes -5 -Nays -0.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving setting
a public hearing for January 17, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. to consider ordinance
amendments to Chapter 155 related to small cell wireless facilities in the City. Ayes
-5-Nays-0.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
5. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS
A. Bigos Kelley Park Phase III - PCI7-16-Z B
Planner Kathy Bodmer stated Bigos Management requests amendments to the planned development
zoning district, PD -739, to allow construction of a 61 -unit apartment building on Block 9 and 114 -
unit apartment building on Block 10, Legacy of Apple Valley North. The subject properties are
located on the northeast and northwest corners of 153rd Street and Fresco Terrace, south of Kelley
Park.
The Bigos Kelley Park development was reviewed at the Planning Commission's October 18, 2017
and November 1, 2017, meetings. At the November 1, 2017, meeting, the petitioners provided
responses to the issues identified at the public hearing. The last step was to create a draft ordinance
that incorporates the features of the new plans. The draft ordinance is attached for the Planning
Commission's review.
Ms. Bodmer provided a background of each building including amenities, landscaping and parking.
Discussion followed.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, recommending
approval of a draft ordinance amending PD -739 related to setbacks, parking stall
dimensions, number of parking stalls and exterior building materials, subject to
execution of a development agreement and planned development agreement and the
following conditions:
1. Park dedication shall be a cash -in -lieu of land dedication.
2. A license to encroach agreement shall be executed for the private
improvements that encroach into City drainage and utility easements.
3. A Private Installation and Maintenance Agreement shall be executed for the
long-term maintenance and functioning of private storm water
retention/infiltration basins and structures.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes
December 6, 2017
Page 3 of 5
4. The City Engineer shall determine whether a public or private project will be
used to remove, relocate and/or reconstruct existing public services on the sites.
A Private Installation Agreement shall be executed for any private work
conducted on public infrastructure.
5. Drainage and utility easements shall be dedicated for the relocated storm water
infiltration basins, subject to final approval of location by the City Engineer.
6. A restricted Access Easement shall be dedicated along Foliage Avenue.
Ayes -5 -Nays -0.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, recommending
approval of Site Plan/Building Permit Authorization for a 61 -unit apartment building
on Block 9 and a 114 -unit building on Block 10, subject to compliance with all City
Codes, and the following conditions:
1. Site plan/building permit authorization is subject to the approval of
amendments to PD -739 and execution of a Planned Development Agreement.
2. Site plan/building permit authorization for Lots 1 and 2, Block 10, is subject to
approval of a final plat to combine the two lots into a single lot.
3. Site plan/building permit authorization is subject to approval of vacation of
existing drainage and utility easements and dedication of new easements on
Blocks 9 and 10, The Legacy of Apple Valley North, as approved by the City.
4. A lighting plan shall be submitted at the time of application of the Building
Permit subject to review and approval by the Planner.
5. No sign approval is given at this time. A separate sign permit must be obtained
prior to the installation of any signs on the site.
6. The owner shall submit a nursery bid list at the time of application of the
building permit that confirms the value of the landscape plantings meet or
exceed 2-1/2% of the value of construction of the building based on Means
Construction Data. Landscape material may include plant materials,
underground irrigation systems, public art, fountains, decorative paving, and
other outdoor common area elements that create an enhanced sense of place
and foster positive social interaction.
7. Minor modifications to the site plan may be required as a result of the findings
of the Traffic Impact Study, subject to final review and approval by the City
Council.
8. Minor modifications to the site plan may be required to address the outstanding
storm water management issues, subject to final review and approval by the
City Council.
9. The plans shall be revised to address the issues identified in the City Engineer's
November 29, 2017, memo.
10. The plans shall be revised to address the issues identified in the Building
Inspector's August 28, 2017, memo.
Ayes -5 -Nays -0.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes
December 6, 2017
Page 4 of 5
B. Greenleaf Elementary Site Improvements - PC 17 -34 -BF
Planner Kathy Bodmer reviewed the request by ISD 196 for consideration of Site Plan Review
approval for exterior site improvements at Greenleaf Elementary School located at 13333 Galaxie
Ave. The Greenleaf improvement project will be comprised of two phases with Phase 1 consisting
of a 3,200 sq. ft. building addition and Phase 2 consisting of the exterior site work. Limited site
work will occur in Phase 1 to prepare the site for the building addition.
Site work at Greenleaf Elementary will be done to improve internal site circulation by separating
parent traffic from bus traffic. The Phase 2 site work will include removing a driveway on the north
side of the site and shifting the new access further north so that it aligns with 133rd Street W. The
new northern drive access will be 460' feet long and provide for stacking of parent vehicles on the
north side of the site.
Discussion followed.
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan,
recommending approval of the Site Plan for driveway modifications and parking lot
improvements, subject to compliance with all City codes and the following
conditions:
1. The civil plans including grading, drainage, utilities and storm water
management are subject to final review and approval of the City Engineer;
release of the Natural Resources Management Permit (NRNP) financial
guarantee is subject to compliance with the final approved plans.
2. The landscape plan, including infiltration basin plantings, are subject to final
review and approval by the Natural Resources Coordinator.
3. A nursery bid list shall be submitted that confirms that the value of the
landscape plantings meets or exceeds 2-1/2% of the value of the construction of
the building based on Means Construction Data; release of the NRMP financial
guarantee is subject to compliance with the 2-1/2% value requirement.
4. The petitioner shall execute an Infiltration Maintenance Agreement to ensure the
long- term maintenance of the underground storm water infiltration structures
prior to release of the NRMP financial guarantee.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates.
Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist stated that the next regular Planning
Commission meeting would take place Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. He added that
the City Council requests a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the 2040
Comprehensive Plan.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes
December 6, 2017
Page 5 of 5
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Kurtz, approving
setting a special meeting for January 23, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the 2040
Comprehensive Plan at a joint meeting with the City Council. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further comments from the Planning Staff or Planning Commission, Vice -Chair Burke
asked for a motion to adjourn.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann to adjourn the
meeting at 7:32 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Joan Murphy
Joan Murphy, Planning Department Assistant
Approved by the Apple Valley Planning Commission
on Tim Burke, Vice -Chair
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ITEM:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
SECTION:
3.B.
January 17, 2018
Consent Agenda
Description:
Nystrom & Associates — Building Sign Review & Approval
Staff Contact:
Ben Pierson
Department / Division:
Community Development Department
Applicant:
Nystrom & Associates, Peter Nystrom
Applicant Date: 1/9/2018
60 Days: 3/24/2018
Project Number:
PCI8-03-M
120 Days: 5/23/2018
ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed building sign application with conditions
based on the following findings:
1. The building where the proposed signs are to be located is more than four
stories tall and located in a commercial district.
2. Not more than two building signs are proposed.
3. The proposed signs are not located upon the same side of the building.
4. The proposed signs are identical in all respects.
5. The proposed signs do not extend above the highest outside wall or below the
fourth floor of the building.
6. The proposed signs do not extend across more than 40% of the width of the side
of the building upon which it is located.
And in accordance with the following conditions:
1. The signage is subject to City Ordinances addressing lighting and maintenance
standards.
2. The signs shall be installed in accordance with the elevation plans dated
January 9, 2018.
3. A separate electrical permit shall be obtained for lighting associated with the proposed signs.
SUMMARY:
Nystrom & Associates, located at 7300 147th Street W, requests review and approval
for two lighted building signs above the first floor on the east and west faces of the
building.
§ 154.04(C) states that:
For multi -story buildings, in all zoning districts, no signs attached to the building,
temporary or permanent, shall be permitted above the first floor except for the
following:
1. Building of four stories or more, located in a commercial or industrial district
shall be permitted additional building signs in addition to any signs otherwise
permitted by this chapter.
2. The additional building signs shall be a maximum of two signs with each sign
not to exceed two square feet of sign area for each 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area of the building.
3. The two additional building signs shall not be located upon the same side of
the building.
4. The two additional building signs shall be identical in all respects.
5. The two additional building signs shall not extend above the highest outside
wall or below the fourth floor of the building.
6. The two additional building signs shall not extend across more than 40% of the width of the
side of the building upon which it is located or 40% of the height for vertical signs.
7. The additional building signs shall only be permitted after review by the city Planning
Commission and approval by the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
Nystrom & Associates, 7300 147th Street W, is requesting two lighted building signs
above the first floor on multi -story building more than four stories tall. The sign code only
allows for such signage following review and approval by the Planning Commission and
City Council. This request is to allow two lighted building signs above the first floor on
the east and west faces of the building.
BUDGET IMPACT:
N/A
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ITEM:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
SECTION:
4.A.
January 17, 2018
Public Hearings
Description:
Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 155 Related to Small Cell Wireless Facilities in the City
Staff Contact:
Thomas Lovelace, City Planner
Department / Division:
Community Development Department
Applicant:
City of Apple Valley
Applicant Date:
60 Days:
Project Number:
PCI7-24-0
120 Days:
ACTION REQUESTED:
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 amendments:
1. Add the definition of a small wireless facility to Section 155.003 (Definitions).
2. Revise Section 155.385 (Towers and Antennas Site Design and Maintenance) to
include small cell wireless facilities.
3. Revise Section 155.052 (Conditional Uses) to include small wireless facilities as a
conditional use in the One -Family Residential Districts.
4. Revise Section 155.078 (Conditional Uses) to include small wireless facilities as a
conditional use in the Multiple -Family Residential District.
SUMMARY:
For your consideration are proposed amendments to the zoning chapter of the City code.
Staff is requesting that the Planning Commission adopt a draft resolution setting a public
hearing for January 17, 2018, to consider amendments to the zoning chapter of the city code
regarding small cell wireless facilities in the city. The proposed amendments include the
following:
1. Addition of the definition of a small wireless facility to Section 155.003 (Definitions).
2. Revision to Section 155.385 (Towers and Antennas Site Design and Maintenance) to
include small cell wireless facilities.
3. Revision to Section 155.052 (Conditional Uses) to include small wireless facilities as a
conditional use in the One -Family Residential Districts.
4. Revision to Section 155.078 (Conditional Uses) to include small wireless facilities as a
conditional use in the Multiple -Family Residential Districts.
BACKGROUND:
On May 30, 2017, Gov. Dayton signed into law a bill amending Minnesota's
Telecommunications Right -of Way Law. This law created a streamlined permitting system
for placement of small wireless facilities on city -owned structures in rights-of-way. Under
the new law cities have the authority to require that an applicant apply for and receive
approval of a conditional use permit if a small cell facility is proposed in right-of-way
located in residential areas.
The proposed zoning amendments would require small wireless communication facilities to
obtain a conditional use permit if located within or abutting zoning districts that allow
residential uses, similar to what is currently required for wireless communications towers.
The proposed amendments to the zoning chapter will coincide with proposed amendments to
Chapter 97 of the city code, which regulates excavations and obstructions within the public
rights-of-way related to any utility service facility. The public hearing for amendments to
Chapter 97 will be conducted by the City Council.
BUDGET IMPACT:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance
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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 155 OF THE CITY CODE REGULATING SMALL
WIRELESS FACILITIES
The City Council of Apple Valley ordains:
Sections 1. Section 155.003 of the Apple Valley City Code is hereby amended to add the
following definition:
SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY. A small wireless facility shall have the meaning as the
term is defined in the public right-of-way management regulations of Chapter 97 of this Code.
Section 2. Section 155.385 of the Apple Valley City Code is hereby amended to add
Section 155.385 (G) read as follows:
§155.385 TOWERS AND ANTENNAS SITE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE
(G) Small Wireless Facilities. The placement of small wireless facilities may be
permitted on property on which communication towers are permitted. Small wireless facilities
placed within a public right-of-way shall be subject to the public right-of-way management
regulations elsewhere in this Code.
Small wireless facilities placed within a public right-of-way within or abutting a property zoned
for residential or historical uses is not allowed except by conditional use permit subject to the
conditional use general conditions set forth in this Chapter and the following conditions:
(1) Height of all facilities shall not exceed the average height of all structures
on the block or the maximum height of structures allowed in the district, whichever is less.
(2) All facilities shall be located in the public right of way within the area
defined by the side yard drainage and utility easement area. If an area does not have drainage
and utility easements, then the facilities shall be within five feet (5') of a side property lines.
(3) All facilities within the public right-of-way abutting the front or rear lot line
of a property shall be located closest to the property line, furthest from the road centerline as
possible, but no further back from the curb or any sidewalk or trail than ten feet.
(4) All facilities shall be located as near as practicable to intersections.
(5) All facilities shall be located to the extent practicable on existing poles and
other structures currently in the right of way.
(6) Other conditions unique to the proposed placement of facilities in the right
of way may be attached to protect the health, safety and welfare of neighboring properties, other
users of the right of way, and the public.
Section 3. Section 155.052 of the Apple Valley City Code is hereby amended to revise
§155.052(A)(5) read as follows:
§155.052 CONDITIONAL USES
(A) Within any R-1, R-2 and R-3 district, no structure or land shall be used for the
following uses or uses deemed similar by the City Council, except by a conditional use permit:
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(5) Wireless communication tTowers and small wireless facilities as
regulated elsewhere in this Chapter § 155.385.
Section 4. Section 155.78 of the Apple Valley City Code is hereby amended to revise
§155.078 (F) read as follows:
§ 155.078 CONDITIONAL USES.
If the above conditions are met, conditional use permits may be issued in the multiple -
family residential districts for the following uses or uses deemed similar by the City Council:
(F) Wireless communication tTowers and small wireless facilities as regulated
elsewhere in this Chapter § 155.385.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and
publication.
PASSED by the City Council this day of , 2018.
ATTEST:
Pamela J. Gackstetter, City Clerk
Mary Hamann -Roland, Mayor
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ITEM:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
SECTION:
4.B.
January 17, 2018
Public Hearings
Description:
Consider Amendments to Planned Development Ordinance No. 679 to Allow Illuminated Building
Signage on the Side of a Building that Faces an Adjacent Public Street that Abuts Residentially
Zoned Property or Directly Abuts Residentially Zoned Property
Staff Contact:
Thomas Lovelace, City Planner
Department / Division:
Community Development Department
Applicant:
Elder Doyle, LLC
Applicant Date: 12/18/2017
60 Days: 2/15/2018
Project Number:
PCI7-43-0
120 Days: 4/16/2018
ACTION REQUESTED:
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.
SUMMARY:
For your consideration is a request to amend Planned Development Ordinance No. 679 to
allow for illuminated building signage on building elevations that is adjacent or abuts
residentially zoned property in zone 3 of planned development only. This would allow the
Foliage Medical Building located at 15160 Foliage Avenue to put illuminated signage on the
south and west building elevation. The site abuts AutoZone and Discount Tire to the north,
Home Depot to the east, Orchard Point townhomes to the south, and is adjacent to the
Gabella Apartments and Abra Auto Body and Glass Repair to the west.
The City's sign code currently allows for signage on the side of building that abuts business
or industrially zoned property or a public street, except where the side of the building faces
an adjacent public street that abuts residentially zoned property. Currently, the building at
the before -mentioned property is the only one affected by this sign code regulation. In fact
the portion of the west elevation located north of Gabella Street would be allowed
illuminated signage.
Home Depot is the only other property that abuts residentially zoned property, but it is
located in zone 2 of the planned development. Therefore, that property would not be a
beneficiary of the proposed ordinance amendments.
The applicant would propose that the following conditions be applied to the amendment:
1. All signs facing west or south must be white.
2. All illuminated signs facing west or south must not exceed 112 nits in intensity.
3. All illuminated signs facing west or south must be turned off during the hours of 10:00
p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
BACKGROUND:
The nit is the standard unit of luminance used to describe various sources of light. A higher
rating means a brighter display. The City typically uses foot-candles to measure
illumination. Staff would like the applicant to provide a comparison between a nit and a
foot-candle and how many foot-candles would equal 122 nits.
City code states that: In all districts, any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking
area or sign shall be arranged so as to deflect light away from any adjoining residential zone
or from the public streets. In residential areas, any light or combination of lights that cast
light on any adjacent residential property shall not exceed 1/2 foot candle (meter reading) as
measured at the property line. Lighting fixtures for new and renovated outdoor sports and
recreational facilities that adjoin residential uses shall be designed to eliminate reflected
glare and spill light from the bottom one-third of the reflector, and to shield the view of the
arc tube from the residential property. The applicant should present information that the
proposed amendments will meet these requirements.
The Foliage Medical Building is approximately 300 feet from the Gabella apartments to the
west and 400 feet from the nearest Orchard Point townhome. The property where the office
building is located approximately 14 feet higher than Foliage Avenue. Information should be
provided by the applicant on the impact of sign glare on the adjacent and abutting residential
properties based upon the distance and height of those signs.
BUDGET IMPACT:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Applicant Letter
Area Map
Comp Plan Map
Zoning Map
Background Material
December 19, 2017
Mr. Thomas Lovelace
City Planner
7100 147th Street West
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Re: Zoning Ordinance Amendment, Foliage Medical Buiiding, 15160 Foliage Ave., Apple
Valley, MN 55124
Dear Tom,
This letter is a request to amend the provision for illuminated exterior signage at the Foliage
Medical Building in Apple Valley in a manner that we feel benefits both the medical provider
tenants that occupy the building ancl the residents that occupy buildings facing the medical
building.
Currently, cocie provides that the Foliage Medical Buiiding can have internally iiluminated
signage on approximately the north 135 feet of the 220 foot west wall facing Foliage Avenue, as
well as the north and east facing walls. Only non -illuminated signs are permitted on the south
facing waN and on approximately the south 85 feet of the west wall facing Foliage Avenue,
The purpose of the illuminated signage restriction is to reduce the impact on adjacent
residential occupants.
Currently, wo may nstall signs of various color, and commercial sign intensity, on about 60% of
the Foliage Avenue facing with only non -illuminated signs on the balarice the FolJage and south
facing. Our request is to allow internally illuminated signs on all facings subject to restrictions
as listed below. We believe these requests will reduce the intrusion on our residential
neighbors while created a balanced and professional, yet visible signage for the medical
providers.
In consideration for the above provision, the building owner, Elder Doyle, LLC, would agree to
adhere to the following provisions:
1. Al! signs facing west or south must be white.
2. All illuminated sgns facing west or south must not exceed 112 NITS iri intensity.
3. Alt illuminated signs facing west or south must be turned off between the hours of 10
PM and 6 AM.
It is our hope that amending the option of having commercial grade, multi -colored signsvvith
no operating restrictions on much of the Foliage Avenue facing, with a provision that includes
lower 'numinous intensity white signs balanced along the building, with limited hours of
operation, will generaily benefit all parties.
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FW: Public Notice - illuminated signage
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From: Mack Sweidari
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 11:36 AM
To: Murphy, Joan
Subject: Fw: Public Notice - illuminated signage
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find attached is a picture of the buildings (Clinic & Home Depot) lights and how much has impact on the properties a long
the south side. Even thou, Home Depot tried to build a brick wall to prevent lights impact but as you can see its very velar
from our unit; and this raise up a big concern and disagree to any additional lights cf any type. I have been living in my
unit before any of the commercal constructed and the City Officals are obligated to do their best to the benefit of the
residents.
I do not agree and/or accept any light addition; the City need to provide guaranties not add any negative impacts such
lights, other wise I have the right to seek action/escalation to prevent such action.
Thanks.
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 8:06 AM, Mack Sweidan wrote
Dear Pamela,
I'm a resident App. Valley and received a Public Hearing Meeting Notice etter on 1/17/2018 in
regard illuminate° signage on building from the City. Please note that I'm 100% against any type of illuminated sign facing
souti to be placed on any of the commercial buildings (north of the storm -water pond), The existing building are in high
eLevation aid the light of the sign will be very obvious clear and will impact/disturb us from our windows even with taking
light impact reduction precautions such as planting trees and/or installing partitions walls will not block the fight from the
sign 100%.
Again, I'm against any facing south illuminated sign installation on any building.
Thanks,
Mac Sweidan
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ITEM:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
SECTION:
6.A.
January 17, 2018
Other Business
Description:
Springs at Cobblestone Lake Sketch Plan
Staff Contact:
Thomas Lovelace, City Planner
Department / Division:
Community Development Department
Applicant:
Continental 432 Fund, LLC
Applicant Date:
60 Days:
Project Number:
PC18-01-ZSB
120 Days:
ACTION REQUESTED:
No official action is needed. The developer wishes to receive feedback concerning proposed
multi -family residential project. It is recommended that the Planning Commission not state
specifically whether or not they would approve or deny the request, but rather, identify the
specific zoning questions or issues they might have with the proposed project.
A sketch plan review is an informal review by City Staff and the Planning Commission of a
proposed development project, e.g. comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, subdivision, or
a commercial/multiple-family building permit. It gives the Planning Commissioners an
opportunity to become familiar with a proposed project prior to a public hearing or formal
action. The project developer receives feedback from the Commissioners prior to the
preparation and expense of the detailed plans that must be submitted for formal consideration
and approval.
SUMMARY:
Continental 432 Fund, LLC is requesting feedback on proposed 196 -unit multi -family
development project on 11.8 acres of property located in the northeast corner of 160th Street
West and Pilot Knob Road. The site is one of the last parcels to be developed in
Cobblestone Lake, a 320 -acre mixed-use development. The site is adjacent to the 193 -unit
Orchard Path continuum of care facility, Cobblestone Manor (a 60 -unit Dakota County
Community Development Agency senior apartment building), Cobblestone Lake
Medical Center, and a leg of the North Creek Greenway to the north; single family
residential to the east, the Spirit of Brandtjen Farms mixed-use development to the south, and
an Apple Valley water reservoir to the west.
The applicant is proposing to construct thirteen (13) two-story apartment buildings, eight
(8) detached garage buildings, and a 4,421 -sq. ft. clubhouse facility. Ten buildings will have
16 units per building and the remaining three will have 12 units per building.
The detached garage buildings will vary in size and will be scattered throughout the site and
will provide 80 parking spaces. Together with the 116 attached garage spaces, 26 tandem
attached garage spaces, 79 spaces in front of some of the attached garages, and 135 surface
parking spaces; the site will provide 2.2 spaces per unit, which is below the minimum
required by code of 2.5 spaces per unit. They are identifying 34 on -street parking spaces, 21
along the south side of Cobblestone Lake Parkway and 13 along the west side of Elmhurst
Lane, which they are proposing to use in their calculation in an effort to meet the multi-
family minimum parking requirements. With the inclusion of the on -street parking spaces, the
number of spaces per unit would be 2.4.
The site plan indicates that the surface parking spaces will be nine feet wide and 18 feet
long. City code requires that parking spaces shall not be less than nine feet wide and 20 feet
in length. If a space is adjacent to a curb or landscaped area, the required length of the space
can be reduced by 1.5 feet. They also show sidewalks located directly behind the curbs,
which can limit its use with parked cars encroaching 1.5 feet over them. Also, all drive
aisles shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide.
The plan identifies 79 driveway spaces in front of some of units. To be consistent with other
multi -family developments within Cobblestone Lake, the driveways should have minimum
length of 20 feet.
Access to the development will be via one driveway located along the west side of Elmhurst
Lane, and a second along Cobblestone Lake Parkway. The site will be completely fenced
and the access drives will be secured. Residents will only have access to the Elmhurst Lane
gate, with the other accessible by emergency personnel only.
Although the site is surrounding by public streets, access to and from the development will
be only be available via Elmhurst Lane. Staff has concern with development having only one
access to and from the site for the general public and residents. The proposed development
will generate approximately 1,300 vehicle trips per day. A traffic study showing trip
distribution to and from the site and potential impacts to the surrounding intersections may be
required.
The site plan shows a network of internal sidewalks to serve the development. Any gaps
should be filled in to provide better access throughout the site, as well as extensions to the
sidewalk along the west side of Elmhurst Lane. Two gates will be installed in the fence along
the north side of the site, which will provide access from the complex to the greenway trail
and sidewalk along Cobblestone Lake Parkway.
The submitted plans show a retaining wall that will extend from the northwest corner of the
site south to the southwest corner approximately 285 feet east along the south property line.
The wall will be 16 feet tall at it highest point.
A preliminary landscape plan has been submitted that identifies the location of a variety of
plant materials. Any formal submission should include a detailed list of plant materials for
staff review to ensure that the proposed materials will be conducive to the existing site
conditions and provide an aesthetically pleasing development.
The applicant is proposing to install four infiltration areas that would collect storm water
from the proposed development. Three of the basins would be in the park area. In order to
do this, an agreement would need to be executed that would require that the owner of the
apartment complex be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the basins. Please note that
this would be atypical, as we normally require that infiltration of storm water generated from
a development in accordance with City code occur onsite.
Building exterior materials for the apartment buildings will consist of a variety of masonry,
cement lap and vertical board and batten siding. The clubhouse will have a similar mix of
materials. The developer has limited the use of masonry to column bases and a few areas of
the building's elevations. The developer should consider adding more masonry to the
buildings.
A sign package has been submitted with this sketch plan review that includes two 48 -sq. ft.
monument signs, one of which will have an electronic graphic display area, and 20 -sq. ft.
illuminated signs on three sides of the clubhouse tower. One monument sign will be located
at the main entrance to the complex and the other will be located in the northwest corner of
the site, along Pilot Knob Road. The City's sign code permits one ground sign or one
building sign having a maximum 40 sq. ft. of sign area.
If the project moves forward to the formal review process, one of the conditions of any
approval will be submittal of a construction staging plan, which will show the location of any
job site trailer, construction materials storage, and parking for construction workers.
BACKGROUND:
The site is platted as an outlot, (Outlot M, Cobblestone Lake Commercial 3rd Addition) and
is currently guided "HD" (High Density Residential/6-12 units per acre). High Density
Residential areas include multiple -family structures (apartments and condominiums) at
densities greater than twelve units per acre to the extent allowed by the zoning ordinance.
Developments with densities of up to 40 units per acre are allowed in the areas within and
adjacent to the downtown if certain performance standards in the zoning code are met. This
designation fits with M-7, M-8 and PD zoning districts to the extent allowed when considered
with parking, infiltration, lot coverage, and building setbacks. Areas of manufactured housing
are allowed as conditional uses in the M-7 zoning district. The proposed project would be
generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan designation.
The proposed multi -family development will provide 196 market -rate apartments. This
development proposal will address the City's Livable Communities Act (LCA) principles of
adding a housing product that helps provide a balanced supply and variety of housing types
for people of all income levels and lifecycle stages.
The subject property is located in Planned Development No. 703/zone 8, which allows for
gravel mining, which is considered an interim use. Rezoning would occur at the time of the
former submittal and approval of development proposal. It would likely be rezoned from its
current designation to zone 6, which currently allows for a variety of commercial/office/retail
uses, as well as senior apartments and continuum of care facilities. The permitted uses
section of zone 6 would also need to be amended to include apartments as a use.
No preliminary plat has been submitted. The subject property is currently platted as outlot.
An outlot is defined as a platted lot to be developed for uses which will not involve a
building or be reserved for future replatting before development. A replatting of the outlot
into a lot or lots will be necessary before any development can occur. The developer has not
indicated how they are going to replat the property, but one would speculate that it will be
platted as one lot of record.
The property is located adjacent to two county roads CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Road) and
CSAH 46 (160th Street West), which are both county roads. Therefore, platting of the outlot
into a lot or lots will require review by the Dakota County.
There is currently a .5 acre outlot (Outlot L, Cobblestone Lake Commercial 3rd Addition)
located along the west side of Elmhurst Lane that is intended to be dedicated for public park
that would include a trail. The applicant would like to relocate that trail property to the north
of the proposed development. That property would allow for a trail connection between the
existing trails around Cobblestone Lake and the trail that traverses under 160th Street West.
BUDGET IMPACT:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Background Material
Area Map
Comp Plan Map
Zoning Map
Site Plan
Background Material
Elevations
Background Material
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Continental 432 Fund LLC (Continental)proposes to develop an upscale 196-unt multi -family
apartment community at northeast corner of 160th Street W and Pilot Knob Road in Apple
Valley, Minnesota. The overall development size is approximately 11.8 acres in size.
The apartment developmentVNUbe part of the "Sphngs°braDdthatC0DtiDenta>has established
in the Minneapolis area. The apartment buildings are two (2) story structures with phvate,
ground-leva|, direct entries to each unit which provide a townhome feel. A total of thirteen (13)
apartment buildings are proposed. Both attached and detached garages are offered to
residents. The projectso|ubhouoeia|000tednearthennoinentranoeto1hesiho.
Upgraded exterior elevations provide architectural interest through varied durable materials
which include masonry, cement board lap siding, and cement board vertical board and batten
siding, all in a complementary color palette to the surrounding neighborhood. Large windows
are provided in each unit to promote natural |iQhting, along with creating opportunities to
optimize passive solar heating and cooling. Each building provides articulation to break up the
structure's massing; ba|oonios, covered doonwoys, and unit projections create variation with
each facade. Schematic elevations and renderings are included in this submittal.
The Springs will consist a mix of studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroorn, and 3 bedroom units, with
ratios as showri at right. All of the floor plans offer an open -living concept with interior finishes
that include dark colored cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, luxury wood
grain laminate flooring, and large kitchen islands.
The Springs will be a gated and fenced community with one main
vehicular access point into the development. The gate will be
closed at all times for security. A secondary gate will be provided
on the north side of the site for emergency services.
UNIT TYPE
NUMBER OF
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STUDIO 20
1 -BEDROOM 58
2 -BEDROOM 92
3 -BEDROOM 26
A number of amenities are included within the development. Among the facilities are o3.500
square foot clubhouse, pedestrian sidewalks throughout the community, a car care area, a pet
wash station, and a fenced pet playground. The clubhouse features a 24-hour fitness facility, a
demonstration style kihzhen, and a large gathering room for events with free Wi-Fi throughout.
A resort style pool with outdoor grilling area will be located at the rear of the clubhouse. The site
plan has been designed to be harmonious with the surrounding area and adjacent
developments. Interconnectivity will be provided to the existing trail and public sidewalks.
apariment,s
The proposed land use is consistent with the City of Apple Valley's Comprehensive Plan
guidance for the site of HD — High Density Residential (12+ unitstarea). The site is currently
zoned PD -703 with no specific zoning designation for the subject site. Continental requests to
amend the PD designation to include Multi -Family use and define the zoning criteria. The
proposed criteria are as follows:
Parking:
o Overall required parking count to be provided at 2.4 spaces per residential unit.
o The overall parking calculation includes clubhouse parking, designated street
parking, attached garages, detached garages, garage aprons and tandem
garage spaces
o Surface and apron parking spaces will have a min. dimension of9x18
o 1 covered parking space will be provided per residential unit via attached
garages and detached garages
• Signage:
Apartment housing needs signage in the same manner as commercial uses, in that
signage is a necessary component of conducting competitive commercial activity,
advertising and way --finding to the development. A successful leasing operation is a
commercial sales activity that is ongoing for the life of the development. The main
access point to the Springs is located on Elmhurst Lane, approximately 1,200 feet from
the intersection of Pilot Knob Rd. and 160th St. The access location as well as the
significant grade change from the major intersection limits visibility to the site's entrance
for potential residents. Proper signage on the heavily trafficked roads as well as highly
visible building signage is necessary to attract potential residents for the successful
lease -up of the development.
c.) 3 illuminated building signs
• Maximum of 20sf each
o 2 illuminated double faced monument signs
• Monument signs to be setback from property line a min. of 5'
▪ Gross sign area may be 50sf per side
▪ Maximum 10' tall from adjacent grade
• One monument sign may have an electronic message board
O Architectural requirements:
o Maximum 2 stories
o Minimum 15' building separation
o Exterior Materials on primary buildings:
▪ The exterior surface materials shall include a minimum of 8% masonry
(net of windows and doors) cn all four facades. The remaining surface
area will be fiber cement siding.
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o Density — 17 dwelling units per acre maximum
o Budding Coverage — 32% Maximum
o Primary building setbacks
• Pilot Knob Road: 25'
• 160': Street W: 30'
Elmhurst Lane:15'
• Cobblestone Lake Parkway S:15.
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o Accessory Structures and surface parking setbacks
a Pilot Knob Road: 25'
• 160t'' Street W: 20'
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▪ Cobblestone Lake Parkway 10'
Interior side: 10'
Continental develops. owns, and operates each of its Springs communities. Construction is
estimated to begin in Summer of 2018. The deve opment's clubhouse would be complete in
Spring 2019, and apartment buildings would be delivered approximately every three (3) weeks
following the clubhouse's occupancy permit. The development would be constructed as one (1)
phase, with construction activities wrapped up by Winter 2020.
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ITEM:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
SECTION:
6.B.
January 17, 2018
Other Business
Description:
Review of Upcoming Schedule and Other Updates
Staff Contact:
Joan Murphy, Department Assistant
ACTION REQUESTED:
N/A
SUMMARY:
Next Planning Commission Meetings:
Department / Division:
Community Development Department
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.
• Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018
• Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.
• Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2018
• Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Next City Council Meetings:
Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 8, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.
BACKGROUND:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
N/A