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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/02/1991PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF APPLE VALLEY January 2, 1991 1. CALL TO ORDER The January 2, 1991 meeting of the Apple Valley Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Robert Erickson at 7:34 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City of Apple Valley City Hall. Members Present: Chairman Robert Erickson, Members Carlson, Edgeton, Felkner, and Sterling. Members Absent: Members Gowling and Kitzman. Staff Present: Richard Kelley, Meg McMonigal, Scott Hickok, Lon Aune and Dennis Welsch. Others Present: Pat Groeper, George Hutchinson, Dennis Countryman, and John Natwick. 2. BUSINESS MEETING A. Resolution of Thanks to Virginia Sterling for Years of Service on Planning Commission Resolution 1/2/91a recognizing Virginia Sterling for years of service as a Planning Commission member was offered by Member Felkner, seconded by Member Carlson, and carried unanimously. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1/2/91a RECOGNIZING FOR SERVICE AS A COMMISSIONER VIRGINIA STERLING WHEREAS, the planned development and growth of the community of Apple Valley requires the thoughtful and balanced consideration of numerous competing issues by the members of the Apple Valley Planning Commission, and WHEREAS, VIRGINIA STERLING has participated as a Commission in the deliberations of planning issues and served as Planning Commission Secretary during 1984 - 1991, and WHEREAS, VIRGINIA STERLING has provided valued input from an involved citizen perspective. Planning Commission Minutes January 2, 1991 Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, that it recognizes and appreciates the meaningful contribution provided by VIRGINIA STERLING to the community's successful planning efforts. Thanks "GINNY ", and we wish you well as a City Council member. ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 1991. Robert L. Erickson, Chair Richard D. Carlson Karen Edgeton Alan Felkner Marcia H. Gowling Eugene F. Kitzman B. Introduction of Chelle Benson, Planning Intern Ms. Benson was not present at the meeting due to illness. Her introduction will occur at the January 16, 1991 meeting. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved unanimously with the following changes: Item 2B - Introduction of the Planning Intern Chelle Benson will be tabled until January 16, 1991. Item 8C - A verbal report from Jeff Weldon regarding Airport Planning will be held on January 16, 1991 instead of January 2, 1991. Item 9A - Added to the January 2, 1991 agenda which will be naming an interim secretary for the Planning Commission until its' normal business meeting in March to replace resigning member, Virginia Sterling. Planning Commission Minutes January 2, 1991 Page 3 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 19, 1990 The minutes of the December 19, 1990 meeting were approved unanimously with the following corrections (shown as underline-dl 6. LAND USE /ACTION ITEMS B. Ramalynn Montessori Academy, Inc. Sign Setback Variance LOCATION: 15004 Glazier Avenue PETITIONER: Ramalynn Montessori Academy, Inc. (PC90- 061 - V ) STAFF REPORT: December 19, 1990 by Associate Planner Scott Hickok Associate Planner Scott Hickok presented a background report illustrating that Ramalynn Montessori Academy is requesting a sign setback variance to allow a free standing sign to set within 2 feet of the property line. The sign code requires a 13 foot setback. Therefore, a variance of 11 feet is requested. Hickok noted that the request for a variance is both contrary to the ordinance and to the Downtown Design Guidelines. The staff noted that the chain link fence within the yard of the academy could be modified to allow visibility to the east and west for a sign set at the proper setback. The sign would be internally lit and could be up to 8 feet in height. The academy could also place a sign on the building. The staff recommended denial of the variance request because alternatives do exist. Member Felkner asked for clarification regarding sign size and how it could be placed adjacent to the chain link fence and still remain visible. The staff responded that at least 3 feet of the 8 would be visible even if placed adjacent to a chain link fence. Hickok noted that this Ramalynn sign is the only free standing sign set less than 12 feet from the property line on County Road 42. He noted that he will check past records and permits to determine if the original sign had a proper permit. Member Sterling stated that the sign could be placed at the corner of the property, either within the fence line or by changing the fence line. In addition, the sign could be placed on the fence itself if the fence met the required sign setback of 13 feet. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Sterling, seconded by Member Gowling, to recommend denial of the Ramalynn Montessori Academy sign variance request of 11 feet because alternatives do exist which would not require a variance. The motion carried unanimously. Planning Commission Minutes January 2, 1991 Page 4 5. CONSENT AGENDA (One motion sends items needing no discussion on to the City Council with the staff recommendations.) - None - 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None - 7. LAND USE /ACTION ITEMS A. Ryan -Cub Foods Grocery Store Building Permit Authorization LOCATION: Southeast Corner of Cedar Avenue and 153rd Street West PETITIONER: Ryan Construction, Inc. and SuperValu Stores, Inc. (PC90- 032 -SB) STAFF REPORT: January 2, 1991 by City Planner Richard Kelley City Planner Richard Kelley provided a background report in which he described the proposal to construct a 105,000 square foot grocery store requiring final site and landscape plan approval, as well as building permit authorization. He noted that the project is consistent with the current zoning (RB) as well as the current comprehensive plan (Retail Business). Kelley described access to and within the site, as well as the detailed landscape plan and construction materials. The staff recommended approval of the revised site and landscape plans and building permit authorization subject to: 1) Landscaping: flowering crabtrees in shopping cart corral islands; tree plantings along 153rd Street to match boulevard trees; documentation of costs equalling at least 2.5% of the building construction cost. 2) Submission of a traffic management signage plan. 3) Submission of a signage plan. 4) Building: use of a dark brick to band the top of side and rear walls; roof -top mechanical screening plan. 5) Sidewalk connection from storefront walkway to Cedar Avenue. 6) Parking Lot: use of 40' wide aisle in front of building or turn- out lanes by main entrance; use of hammerhead turnaround in deli pick -up driveway; east access drive to have concrete curb and gutter and curb cuts for Lot 2. Planning Commission Minutes January 2, 1991 Page 5 7) No parking or storage of truck trailers except at the loading docks. Ms. Pat Groeper, representing Cub Foods, introduced Dennis Countryman of Cub Foods and George Hutchinson, architect for SuperValu. Chairman Erickson expressed concern regarding traffic flow including the right- hand - turn -only lane in the northern exit from the site onto 153rd Street. A general discussion ensued regarding the exit from the parking lot to Cedar Avenue. Planning Commission members expressed their concern over the ability of the City to control left hand turns onto 153rd Street from the first access into the Cub lot. They noted that at the Eagan site, many drivers turn left onto the frontage roads even though the turning movements and signs allow for a right- turn -only. Pat Groeper noted that the Cub Foods consultants, as well as the City Staff and consultants, have reviewed the traffic plans for the Cub store and feel confident that the current access and circulation system will work. Traffic direction signage will be installed in the lot by Cub. In addition, she noted that Cub Foods, Target, and Ryan Construction will accept a 100% assessment for the construction of a stoplight semaphore at the east entrance of the Cub parking lot along 153rd Street. She stated that the Cub /SuperValu Staff has reviewed the Planning Staff's recommen- dation and has no problems accepting the seven (7) recommendations. Chairman Erickson and Member Carlson stated that the size of the building should allow for additional signage on the building. The building is one of the largest buildings in the community and sign size or number should be increased proportionately. Signage on the site plan is not offensive, but may require a variance due to the stringent requirements of the City's sign code. A discussion ensued regarding the pharmacy separate entrance signage and the "24 Hours Savings" signage on the front of the building. Pat Groeper will submit to Richard Kelley a signage plan and request for sign permit prior to review and requested approvals by the City Council on January 17, I991. Pat Groeper stated that the Staff's request to "band" the top of the building with a darker color of brick was acceptable to Cub. She also noted that the Cub architects are reviewing the alternatives of matching the colors of the mechanical equipment on the roof with existing colors of the brick and trim of the building to "paint -out" the equipment. As an alternative, Cub is considering screening the entire mechanical area with a metal skin. Cub will present alternatives to City Planner Kelley for his review and recommendations. Chairman Erickson noted that a most successful manner of screening mechanical equipment has been to construct a parapet wall such as the Target complex. Planning Commission Minutes January 2, 1991 Page 6 George Hutchinson stated that the Cub building will have a two (2) foot parapet wall, but the air handling equipment, because of its' sophis- ticated nature for food handling humidity and cooling, will be fourteen (14) feet in height above the roof of the Cub store. It will be similar in size to the Eagan and Coon Rapid stores. Pat Groeper noted that Cub will install a sidewalk to Cedar Avenue from the Cub store as requested by the City Council in the preliminary review. Cub will also re- examine the parking lot island width and present two (2) alternatives: one in which a forty (40) foot drive isle is continuous along the entire front of the building, and another in which a pick -up lane is constructed along the front of the Cub store at ten (10) feet in width with a thirty (30) foot drive isle adjacent to it. Groeper stated that the Cub architects and engineers will provide for a hammerhead turnaround area adjacent to the deli pick -up and loading area to concentrate turning movements in that area. Cub will also construct a concrete curb along the east side of the east access to the project, coordinating Cub's driving and turn lanes with a future Ryan project east of Cub but align with the Cub parking lot. the Planning Staff will provide a verbal update. Chairman Erickson asked for clarification regarding the semaphore along the east access to the Cub and Ryan sites. Pat Groeper stated again that the semaphore will be constructed and assessed to the three benefiting property owners - Target, Ryan, and Cub - because (as staff had discovered) there are no additional municipal State Aid funds to assist in the con- struction of this project. Pat Groeper also stated that Cub will manage the parking of trucks at the side and rear of the building to avoid overnight parking except at loading docks. Chairman Erickson requested the Staff to provide a verbal update on how each of the alternatives suggested by Groeper, to be reviewed by the Planning Staff, have been resolved prior to the January 17, 1991 City Council Meeting. The Planning Commission meets the night prior to the City Council Meeting (January 16, 1991) at which time the Planning Staff will provide a verbal update. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Edgeton, seconded by Member Felkner, to recommend approval of the revised site plan and building permit authorization with the seven (7) Staff conditions provided the Staff and Cub Foods can solve the alternatives suggested for each of the seven (7) items. The motioned carried unanimously. A general discussion ensued regarding the merits of the exterior building material called "Dryvit ", to be used around the Cub main entrance in orange and yellow panels. Planning Commission Minutes January 2, 1991 Page 7 B. Building Permit Authorization for Veterinary Clinic LOCATION: 14990 Garrett Avenue PETITIONER: Dr. Kurt Walter- Hansen (PC90- 059 -B) STAFF REPORT: January 2, 1991 by Associate Planner Scott Hickok Associate Planner Scott Hickok provided a background report describing the parking, landscaping, and architectural design details of the Hansen Veterinary Clinic. He noted that the building footprint has not changed from previous meetings, nor has the parking demand changed. The Planning Staff recommended approval with the following three conditions: 1) An attachment be placed on the deed requiring that any internal building modification, building addition, or change of use be reviewed by the City Council to determine whether the modifica- tion will increase the demand for parking. This document is to be filed prior to issuance of the building permit. 2) All plantings be furnished as illustrated in the plan dated December 13, 1990 (on file). Documentation for proof of value 3) permit. Chairman Erickson and Member Carlson commented that an expanded stucco area in the southeast corner of the building is an acceptable alternative to a brick facade at this site. Member Felkner asked for details regarding the landscape plan. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Felkner, seconded by Member Carlson, to recommend approval of the building permit authorization with the three (3) Staff conditions. The motion carried 4 - 0 - 1. Member Edgeton abstained. Planning Commission Minutes January 2, 1991 Page 8 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Transportation Plan & Policies (Meg McMonigal) Associate Planner Meg McMonigal described the January 1991 Dakota County Transportation Plan and the projections for Cedar Avenue, County Road 42, and Pilot Knob Road with and without major improvements to each road system for the year 2010. Those projections are listed below: DAKOTA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION STUDY The Planning Commission asked for additional information as it becomes available regarding the transportation plan. They requested the Staff and Dakota County Transportation Planners to review and make public the necessity for additional east /west linkages through the community at meetings on County Roads #46 and #38. The Planning Commission was most concerned about the impacts on County Road #42 if County Road #38 or County Road #46 are not constructed as scheduled. The Planning Commission accepted the transportation report and placed it on file with other supporting documents to be used in the revisions to the Comprehensive Plan - Transportation Section. B. Adoption of 1991 Meeting Calendar (Richard Kelley) City Planner Richard Kelley provided a 1991 schedule for the Planning Commission meetings. The Planning Commission adopted the meeting schedule calendar with no meeting scheduled for July 3, 1991 and the understanding that the Planning Commission may cancel one meeting per month if there appears to be no new business. The Staff will make a recommendation thirty (30) days in advance of the proposed cancelled meeting. 1990 2010 w/o improve 2010 w /improve Cedar Avenue at C.R. #42 29,500 56,000 - 62,000 54,000 - 60,000 Cedar Avenue at Zoo Road N/A 80,000 - 86,000 65,000 - 71,000 C.R. #42 West of Cedar 19,000 - 20,500 54,000 - 60,000 26,000 - 32,000 C.R. #42 East of Cedar 15,100 - 22,900 43,000 - 49,000 38,000 - 44,000 Pilot Knob Road North of #42 6,600 11,000 - 15,000 17,000 - 19,000 Pilot Knob Road North of #33 8,500 20,000 - 24,000 18,000 - 22,000 The Planning Commission asked for additional information as it becomes available regarding the transportation plan. They requested the Staff and Dakota County Transportation Planners to review and make public the necessity for additional east /west linkages through the community at meetings on County Roads #46 and #38. The Planning Commission was most concerned about the impacts on County Road #42 if County Road #38 or County Road #46 are not constructed as scheduled. The Planning Commission accepted the transportation report and placed it on file with other supporting documents to be used in the revisions to the Comprehensive Plan - Transportation Section. B. Adoption of 1991 Meeting Calendar (Richard Kelley) City Planner Richard Kelley provided a 1991 schedule for the Planning Commission meetings. The Planning Commission adopted the meeting schedule calendar with no meeting scheduled for July 3, 1991 and the understanding that the Planning Commission may cancel one meeting per month if there appears to be no new business. The Staff will make a recommendation thirty (30) days in advance of the proposed cancelled meeting. Planning Commission Minutes January 2, 1991 Page 9 MOTION: A motion made by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Sterling, to adopt the calendar with the two (2) conditions. The motion was approved unanimously. C. Receive Twin Cities Maior Airport Planning: A Citizen's Guide (Jeff Weldon) Tabled until January 16, 1991 when Jeff Weldon will be available to make a verbal report. D. Direction of Future Zoning Consistency Reports (Meg McMonigal) Associate Planner Meg McMonigal reviewed the remaining zoning consistency reports that are to be discussed and recommended by the Planning Commission. She recommended that cases East Valley Plaza (022), Macro Remainder (023), Granada /147th Street (054), Simon Horse Barn (056), and Park Hill (008) be brought forth to the Planning Commission at succeeding meetings in order to resolve these cases early in the spring. Members Carlson and Erickson requested the Staff to use their judgement and bring forth the cases listed by McMonigal as soon as they are available. After review by the Planning Commission, these cases will then be scheduled for public hearings as necessary. 9. OTHER BUSINESS Appointment of Interim Planning Commission Secretary to Fill Out Term of Resigning Member Sterling. Member Carlson nominated Marcia Gowling as Planning Commission Interim Secretary, There were no other nominations. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Sterling, to appoint Member Gowling to replace Member Sterling as Planning Commission Secretary on an interim basis until the next official business meeting in March of 1991. The motion carried 5 - 0. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m. kg