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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/2018 MinutesCITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2018 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, Tim Burke, Keith Diekmann, Jodi Kurtz and Paul Scanlan. Members Absent: Ken Alwin and David Schindler. Staff Present: City Attorney Sharon Hills, City Engineer Brandon Anderson, City Planner Tom Lovelace and Department Assistant Joan Murphy. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the agenda. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, approving moving item 5B – Mahon side setback variance at 136 Gardenview Drive to the consent agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, approving the agenda as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. 3. CONSENT ITEMS MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the minutes of the meeting of January 17, 2018. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Abstained –2 (Melander and Diekmann) MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, recommending approval of the Mahon side setback variance at 136 Gardenview Drive with conditions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Quarry Ponds Fifth and Sixth Additions — Public hearing to consider a rezoning from "SG" (Sand and Gravel) to "PD-975/zone 1" (Planned Development) and subdivision of 15.22 acres into 42 single-family residential lots Chair Melander opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. City Planner Tom Lovelace stated the applicant, Rockport, LLC, is requesting the following: CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 7, 2018 Page 2 of 4 1. Rezoning of 15.22 acres from "SG" (Sand and Gravel) to "PD -975" (Planned Development) 2. Subdivision by preliminary plat of 15.22 acres into 42 single-family residential lots. The site is designated on the City's Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map "LD" (Low Density Residential/2-6 units per acre). The proposal will create up to 42 market -rate single-family dwelling units to the City's existing housing stock, which is consistent with the following Livable Communities Act principles: • Provide a balanced supply of housing supply, with housing available for people of all income levels; and • Provide a variety of housing types for people in all stages of the life cycle. The property is currently zoned "SG" (Sand and Gravel), which allows limited agricultural pursuits, including crop and plant production and commercial greenhouses and nurseries as permitted uses, and sand and gravel mining as a conditional use. The property is part of a large sand and gravel mining operation, of which, portions of the operation area such as this have been reclaimed for development. Mining operations will continue north and east of the proposed development, which could result in potential conflicts. This will need to be addressed through the zoning code regulations that establish setbacks between residential property and mining operations, operating hours, and screening. The project is proposed to be done in two phases. The first phase (Fifth Addition) will plat 34 lots. The remaining eight lots will be developed in the second phase (Sixth Addition). The proposed residential lots in the Sixth Addition should be platted as an outlot, consistent with the phasing plan. The submitted plans identify a "Trailway Outlot" located north of the proposed residential lots. This is likely to be the location of a section of the North Creek Greenway, a 14 -mile regional trail that travels through Empire Township, Farmington, Lakeville, Apple Valley, and Eagan. A portion of a 100 -foot wide pipeline easement is located in this outlot, which will restrict how Dakota County utilizes the outlot for the trail. The site has been disturbed as part of a sand and gravel mining operation. The site will be mass graded in preparation for development. A landscape plan is normally not required with a single- family development proposal in the City's typical single-family zoning districts. This development is located in a planned development and will be adjacent to two collector streets. These two elements dictate the need for a landscaping plan that identifies the species type and location of plantings on lots located directly adjacent to future Johnny Cake Ridge Road and the future greenway. He described the utility plans to serve this proposed development, street access to the site and trailway plan. A section of the North Creek Greenway will be established in this development. This will include the location of a tunnel under Johnny Cake Ridge Road, just south of the 155th Street West intersection. A second tunnel is proposed under 155th Street West, west of the Johnny Cake CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 7, 2018 Page 3 of 4 Ridge Road intersection. Staff and the developer will be working closely with Dakota County on securing these tunnel locations. Bill Mauer, Probe Engineering, commented that Dakota County is looking for a trailway system and it is not part of tonight's proposal. Commissioner Scanlan asked who was responsible to maintain the street side of a berm and landscaping and commented that he has seen some areas where there is a fence on top of the berm and there were weeds between the fence and the street. Mr. Lovelace answered that it is the responsibility of the homeowner. Chair Melander closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. 5. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. 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 City Planner Tom Lovelace stated for 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 the 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 elevations. 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 Foliage Medical Building in the before -mentioned planned development is the only one affected by this sign code regulation. A portion of the west elevation located north of Gabella Street would be allowed illuminated signage. The Commission previously asked for the applicant to provide information on the impact of sign glare on the adjacent and abutting residential properties based upon the distance and height of those signs The applicant had submitted a drawing, which shows the light intensity at different intervals. It indicates that the intensity lowers significantly as you move away from the building. It does not appear that there will be a significant impact to adjacent properties. One of the conditions in the proposed amendments is the submission of a light distribution plan, which will measure the light intensity on the property. This will be used to ensure that the signage will meet the minimum light requirements set forth in the city code. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 7, 2018 Page 4 of 4 Discussion followed. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan recommending approval of ordinance amendments to Planned Development No. 679 to allow illuminated building signage on the side of buildings facing an adjacent public street that abuts residentially zoned property or directly abuts residentially zoned property, subject to the following conditions: • The illuminated signs shall be white channel lettering on a raceway only. • The illuminated signs shall not exceed 125 nits in intensity as measured at the sign face. • The illuminated signs shall remain unlit from the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. • A light distribution plan shall be submitted to ensure compliance with applicable city ordinances. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates. City Planner Tom Lovelace stated that the next regular Planning Commission meeting would take place Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 7:00 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 Scanlan to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Respectfully Submitted, Joan _ urphy, Planning D -`. artme ►'Assistant Approved,,..)y the pple Valley Planning Commis on , d / C e 'To Mel air