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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/1991PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF APPLE VALLEY February 6, 1991 1. CALL TO ORDER The February 6, 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 Edgeton, Felkner, Gowling, and Kitzman.. Members Absent: Member Carlson. Staff Present: Richard Kelley, Meg McMonigal, Lon Anne, Chelle Benson, and Dennis Welsch. Others Present: See the sign -in sheet. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as submitted with the request that Item 5A (UHDE /Nelson), a public hearing, be opened and continued until the next meeting; and Item 6B be removed from the agenda to reappear in two weeks. Item 6B was a proposal for a Midas Muffler Shop at County Road 42 and Gleason Avenue. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 1991 MOTION: A motion was made by Member Felkner, seconded by Member Gowling, to approve the minutes of January 16, 1991 meeting with the following amendment: On page 2, second paragraph to the bottom of the page, the last sentence should read ". . . parking space per unit more than is required by the code." The motion to approve the minutes as amended was approved unanimously. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (One motion sends items needing no discussion on to the City Council with the staff recommendations.) - None - Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1991 Page 2 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. UHDE /NELSON, Inc. Rezoning from "LB" (Limited Business) to "RB" (Retail Business) LOCATION: Southwest Corner of 143rd Street and Cedar Avenue PETITIONER: UHDE /NELSON, Inc. (PC91- 002 -Z) STAFF REPORT: February 6, 1991 by Associate Planner Meg McMonigal Chairman Robert Erickson opened the public hearing and Associate Planner Meg McMonigal distributed a copy of a letter from David Nelson, petitioner, requesting that the public hearing be continued until the next meeting to allow for changes to the original proposal. Associate Planner McMonigal explained the request for rezoning from light business to retail business by UHDE /NELSON, Inc. She stated that no site plan was available and no building plans were available at this time for review. The applicant is considering a zoning change to Retail Business for a fuel station on the north end of the property, at the corner of 143rd Street and Cedar Avenue. McMonigal noted that the issues on this site include spot rezoning from "LB" (Limited Business) to "RB" (Retail Business) zoning and traffic. Traffic generation from uses in a "RB" zone is much higher than those in a "LB" zoned district. McMonigal recommended to the Commission that they open the public hearing and receive comments on the proposed rezoning. The hearing could be continued until the February 20, 1991 meeting. Chairman Erickson stated that this was not the first petition for a change to Retail Business on Cedar Avenue. He noted that the City has gone on record in the past as being opposed to spot rezonings for retail business. Chairman Erickson asked for public comment. Ray Hanson, 14369 Glenda Drive, representing the Pennock Shores Home- owner's Association, registered the Association's opposition to the change from "LB" to "RB ". He stated that 143rd Street was a connection between Glenda and Cedar Avenues and would create significantly more traffic on Glenda if retail business occurred on this site. He noted that Glenda has no sidewalks, but that there is a lot of pedestrian movement up and down the street. Hanson noted that much of the traffic on Glenda is non -local traffic - speeding to and from the convenience store at the corner of Glenda and 145th. He expressed concern about backing out of driveways because of the high speeds and the amount of traffic on the street already. He expressed concern and opposition to the idea of creating a second convenience store within four blocks of an existing convenience store at 145th and Cedar. Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1991 Page 3 Mary Quinn, 14325 Glenda Drive, a member of the Board of Directors of the Pennock Shores Homeowner's Association, noted that the type of use is critical. A church would be okay, but many of the retail businesses would create more traffic. She noted that many of the speeders on Glenda Drive use the street late at night when shopping at the Super Store Convenience Center. She said she had requested the police to monitor the speed on Glenda Avenue. She was concerned that a second convenience store would encourage further non - local, late night, high speed traffic. Jerry Kelly, 14403 Glenda, pointed out that many of the neighbors in the Glenda area use wheelchairs. He asked if 143rd Street could be closed off. Chairman Erickson asked the staff whether sidewalks could be installed on Glenda. Kelley responded that the City could install sidewalks, but if installed the cost would also be assessed to the adjoining property owners. Joyce Grefe, 14324 Glenda Drive, noted that she must cross Glenda from north -to -south to pick up the mail. It is very difficult to get across the street sometimes because of the high speed of traffic. Sidewalks would not help in this matter. Louis Grefe, 14324 Glenda Drive, stated that the landscaping currently in place would not allow for sidewalks. Ethel Shields, 14317 Glenda Drive, asked if a traffic study could be done on Glenda Avenue. Kelley responded that there are no counts on this street at this time and he would check with the Public Works and Street Staff. Bill Hayman, 14366 Glenda Drive, stated that he had spoken with the Police Department and requested better enforcement of the speed limits. He had also spoken with Dick Ling of the Public Works Staff and asked that the Public Works Staff review traffic counts. Chairman Erickson encouraged the property owners along Glenda to talk with the Staff and to the Council regarding traffic problems. Louis Grefe, 14324 Glenda Drive, asked if there would be an entrance to this project from Glenda Avenue. McMonigal responded that the access, as currently proposed, would only be on 143rd Street, but future develop- ment could occur on Lots 3, 4, and 5 which would have access to Glenda. Mary Quinn, 14325 Glenda Drive, asked about underground gas tanks and the proximity to the Williams Pipeline. Is there an environmental impact? Kelley responded that there is no Environmental impact Statement necessary for the placement of underground gas tanks, but that motor fuel storage does require PCA Permits and an Apple Valley Conditional Use Permit. Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1991 Page 4 Kelley also responded that an Environmental Assessment Worksheet and an Environmental Impact Statement would not be necessary on this site unless it were determined that a discretionary statement should be filed by the applicant. Kelley will provide more information at the next Planning Commission meeting regarding the process for a discretionary environmental impact statement. Margaret Zahala, 14407 Glenda Drive, asked for clarification regarding the next review of this project and when another public hearing would be held. Chairman Erickson and Staff responded that should the proposal change or add land to the proposal, another hearing would be necessary. If the proposal does not change from a request for "RB" zoning on one lot as currently shown, new public hearing notices are not necessary for the February 20, 1991 meeting. Associate Planner McMonigal provided a series of written comments received by the Staff from nearby residents who could not attend the meeting, but who were in opposition to the project. These included letters fromharlie McCabe, Gordon Johnstone, Margaret and Paul Zahalan, Richard McCabe, and Carl Rascher. These letters expressed opposition to the project because of additional traffic, speed on the street, and inappro- priate use for the site. These letters will be attached to the back of the minutes. There was also a phone call from Jack Boran, the underlying owner of the property. He indicated he had no objection to Retail Business zoning on the property. Mary Quinn, 14324 Glenda Drive, asked the Planning Commission for further clarification regarding the next Planning Commission meetings. Chairman Erickson explained the process for the next meeting and succeeding meetings with the City Council. Paul Plegge, 14328 Glenda Drive, requested further information about the traffic management on Glenda. He noted that a major problem on Glenda is the backing onto Glenda by vehicles from the driveways. He also stated that there are eight (8) disabled people who live on Glenda, utilizing wheelchairs or other aids. Chairman Erickson asked the citizens to meet with a representative of the project proponent, Randy Peterson, and the proponent, Dave Nelson. Mr. Peterson stated that he would meet with citizens outside of the current public hearing. Member Felkner stated he had no problem with the continuation of the public hearing until February 20, 1991. Members Edgeton, Gowling, and Kitzman agreed with Felkner and noted that additional information will be necessary in order to make a decision. Therefore, a continuation was in order. Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1991 Page 5 Chairman Erickson continued the public hearing on the rezoning request until the February 20, 1991 Planning Commission Meeting. 6. LAND USE /ACTION ITEMS A. Embassy Estates Townhome Preliminary Plat and Building Permit Authorization LOCATION: North Side of 144th Street West Between Embry Path and Emerald Way PETITIONER: Wensmann Homes (PC91- 001 -SB) STAFF REPORT: February 6, 1991 by City Planner Richard Kelley City Planner Richard Kelley provided a background report in which he reviewed the setbacks, parking, landscaping, and recommended that they now meet the current City Codes. Kelley suggested that the landscaping of a berm line along the southwest corner of the project, parallel with 144th Street be no higher than three feet and that no evergreens be placed on it in order to allow for the best visibility for vehicles entering and leaving the project area. Kelley also suggested that the Public Safety staff recommendation of contrasting addresses being placed on the front of each unit be adopted. Kelley suggested that a sidewalk from the center cluster of the project be constructed to the sidewalk along the north side of 144th Street, allowing pedestrians to move freely north and south from the project area to 144th Street so that 144th Street may easily be used as an additional overflow parking area. Kelley recommended that each unit be surveyed and staked at the time of the building permit. The Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat and the building permit authorization with a series of recommendations. After review of the recommendations and conditions, applicant Terry Wensmann stated he had no objections. Member Gowling asked for clarification regarding the parking layout on the project site. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Felkner, seconded by Member Edgeton, to recommend approval of the preliminary plat subject to the Staff recommendations as listed in the report dated February 6, 1991: 1. Inclusion of a pipeline Swale in the final grading plan. 2. Installation of a 5' wide sidewalk along 144th Street, and a sidewalk connection to the central townhome cluster. The motion carried unanimously. Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1991 Page 6 MOTION: A motion was made by Member Gowling, seconded by Member Felkner, to recommend approval of the site plan, landscaping plan, and authorize the building permit subject to the conditions stated in the staff report of February 6, 1991: I. Unit addresses to be displayed facing the private street, and of a color contrasting with the background; group address signs at the northeast, south central, and northwest private street spurs. 2. A survey and staked lot for each building permit. 3. Maximum height of 3' for west berm, with deciduous trees only and low shrubs at toe of the berm. The motion carried unanimously. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Resolution of Town Meeting for Airport Planning (Dennis Welsch) Community Development Director Dennis Welsch reported that the Staff was working with the City Council and the Planning Commission to set up a town meeting to discuss citizen concerns regarding new airport sites. The staff will provide a meeting schedule for the spring in the next packet. This meeting schedule will include all Metropolitan Council Meetings regarding the airport. Associate Planner McMonigal contributed a background report on economics and environment for airports that had been prepared by the Metropolitan Council Planners and distributed to the Planning Staff on January 31, 1991. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Felkner, seconded by Member Edgeton, to approve Resolution 2/6/91a with a change in the date for a possible meeting to April 17, 1991. The motion carried unanimously. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2/6/91a A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC MEETING TO GAIN INFORMATION FROM RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW AIRPORT IN DAKOTA COUNTY WHEREAS, the City of Apple Valley Planning Commission is charged with reviewing projects and plans which impact the City's Comprehensive Plan and zoning, and Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1991 Page 7 WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan emphasizes the need to establish and retain a high quality of life, and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, the Metropolitan Airport Commission, and the Metropolitan Council have begun studies, the aim of which is to identify a suitable site for a new Twin Cities International Airport within Dakota County, or as an alternate, to expand the existing airport, and WHEREAS, the City of Apple Valley places a high priority on citizen input and participating and has noted that no public meetings have been scheduled in Apple Valley by the agencies charged with planning for the possibility of a new airport within Dakota County, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, volunteers (subject to City Council approval and direction) to hold a public meeting set for April 17, 1991 beginning at 7:30 p.m. to hear citizen comments regarding said airport and the airport planning process. ADOPTED this 6th day of February, 1991. Robert L. Erickson, Chair ATTEST: Marcia Gowling, Secretary B. Transportation Plan and Policies (Meg McMonigal) A general discussion ensued regarding the transportation plan and policies. Associate Planner Meg McMonigal handed out additional information on airport land use; I -35W accident report; and Dakota County LRT funding report. McMonigal was asked to provide traffic counts at 35 -W and Lake Street at a future meeting. Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1991 Page 8 McMonigal and the Commission reviewed a video tape on LRT provided by the Regional Transit Board. No action was taken. C. Potential Future Development of the William Scott Property - Cedar Avenue at 138th (Scott Hickok) Community Development Director Dennis Welsch reported that Staff Planner Scott Hickok has been working with William Scott to resolve the future land use for the William Scott property located at Cedar Avenue and 138th Street. A memo is being prepared to provide some background history for the Planning Commission. It will be distributed at a future meeting. D. 1991 Adopted Goals (Dennis Welsch) Dennis Welsch distributed copies of the goals that were adopted by the City Council at its January 31, 1991 meeting. 8. OTHER BUSINESS A. County Road 38 EAW Meeting Chairman Erickson asked if the County had scheduled a hearing or a public meeting for review of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for County Road 38. Staff responded that to their knowledge no meeting had been scheduled, however, the Environmental Assessment Worksheet is complete and notice of the availability of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet has been published in the State EQB Monitor. B. Sign Codes and Billboard Updates Chairman Erickson asked if there was any progress regarding the amend- ments to the City Sign Codes. Welsch responded that the Planning Commission will receive proposed ordinance amendments at its February 20, 1991 meeting. C. Business Licensing Planning Commission Members held a general discussion regarding the need for or reasons for not adopting business license requirements. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. kg Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 1991 Page 9 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SIGN -IN SHEET February 6, 1991 NAME ADDRESS PHONE Joyce A. Cowing Grefe 14324 Glenda Drive 432 -9347 James F. Anderson 14322 Glenda Drive 432 -1267 Louis H. Grefe 14324 Glenda Drive 432 -9347 Jean K. Hanson 14369 Glenda Drive 431 -4651 Raymond J. Hanson 14369 Glenda Drive 431 -4651 Mary Quinn 14325 Glenda Drive 432 -1377 M/M Jim Vetsch 14312 Glenda Drive 431 -1064 Steve F. Shields 14317 Glenda Drive 431 -5137 Gary Myhre 14346 Glenda Drive 891 -1733 Carole Smith 14346 Glenda Drive 891 -1733 Paul Fligge 14328 Glenda Drive 431 -0929 William Hayman 14366 Glenda Drive 431 -1136 Ellen Brown 14338 Glenda Drive 431 -2851 Mary Kay Shahan 14355 Glenda Drive 432 -5986 Mary Rogers 14335 Glenda Drive 432 -1808 Barb Stenhjem 14341 Glenda Drive 431 -2083 Resident 14469 Genesee 432 -1453 Orville Lantto 14337 Glenda Drive 431 -4335 Jerry Kelly 14403 Glenda Drive 891 -1990 Alan Folden 14330 Glenda Drive 891 -1237 Terry Wensmann 14340 Pilot Knob Road 423 -4602 R.M. Zahala 14407 Glenda Drive 432 -4602 Carol O'Donnell 14469 Genesee 432 -1453 Mary Allard 7402 W. 143rd Street 431 -5570