HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/2018 MinutesCITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 3, 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, Ken Alwin, Tim Burke, Keith Diekmann and Paul Scanlan.
Members Absent: Jodi Kurtz, and David Schindler.
Staff Present: City Attorney Sharon Hills, Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist,
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 Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Alwin, approving the
agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, removing the
September 19, 2018 minutes from die consent agenda and requesting they be
amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
-NONE-
5. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS
-NONE -
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Miller Farris of Lakeville, LLC Appeal to Apple Valley Board of Adjustment — PC18-22-M
Chair Melander declared the Planning Commission would now recess.
MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, approving
recess of the Planning Commission at 7:04 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Chair Melander called the Board of Appeals and Adjustments to order at 7:05 p.m.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes
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Attorney Sharon Hills stated that the last meeting was the hearing for the appeal by the Miller
Farms of Lakeville, LLC. Their appeal was to consider the zoning administrator's determination
that a residential use is not a permitted use within the subject property noted as it is zoned Business
Park. The property is 5751 150th Street West, Apple Valley, Minnesota. The hearing was held
September 19, 2018. She said the Board had moved and recommended that the findings be stated.
as well as, the zoning administrator's determination be affirmed, the appeal will be denied and
directed staff to prepare a draft written recommended findings and decision. She said provided for
the Board is a draft recommended findings and decision for consideration and action. She said upon
the action by the Board it would go to the City Council for final determination,
Commissioner Alwin stated that in the last paragraph in the phrase that reads "that the Appellant's
appeal challenging is hereby denied" that the word "challenging" be stricken from the sentence.
MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, recommending
approval of the written recommendation finding and fact of the decision as amended
be moved on to the City Council.
Commissioner Scanlan said he was absent during the hearing on September 19, 2018, but he did
have the opportunity to view the video and support material from staff in addition to the minutes.
Chair Melander stated he also reviewed the video and minutes from the September 19, 2018,
meeting and spoke with staff to clarify any questions.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, adjourning as
the Board of Appeals at 7:09 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
At 7:09 p.m., Chair Melander stated they will now reconvene as the Planning Commission of Apple
Val ley.
B. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates.
Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist stated that the next regular Planning
Commission meeting would take place Wednesday, October 17, 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 Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan to adjourn the
meeting at 7:10 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
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