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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/1991F. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF APPLE VALLEY April 3, 1991 1. CALL TO ORDER The April 3, 1991 meeting of the Apple Valley Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard Carlson at 7:34 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City of Apple Valley City Hall. Members Present: Chairman Pro tem Richard Carlson, Members Jeannine Churchill, Karen Edgeton, Alan Felkner, Marcia Gowling, and Gene Kitzman. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Richard Kelley, Scott Hickok, Meg McMonigal, Dennis Welsch, Chelle Benson, and Lon Aune. Others Present: See the sign -in sheet. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the following amendments: SA - The hearing be opened, but continued to April 17, 1991. 6D and 6E - Items moved to the consent agenda. 8D - Planning Section of Code - added. MOTION: A motion was made to approve the agenda with the above amendments by Member Gowling, and seconded by Member Felkner. The motion carried unanimously 6 - 0. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 1991 The following corrections to the minutes were noted: v page 3, third line should read "New Brighton ". /Page 7, second paragraph, should read "Terry Maurer would look into the deer issue with the DNR." Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1991 Page 2 MOTION: With the above corrections, a motion was made by Member Gowling, seconded by Member Kitzman, to approve the minutes. The motion carried unanimously 6 - 0. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (One motion sends items needing no discussion on to the City Council with the staff recommendations.) 6D - Set Capital Improvement Program Hearing Date. 6E - Set Hearing to Amend Zoning Code, Conditional Use Permit Section Al -72. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Felkner, seconded by Member Edgeton, to set the hearing dates for the above. The motion carried unanimously 6 - 0. S. PUBLIC HEARINGS A . LOCATION• PETITIONER• STAFF REPORT: Midas Muffler /Jiffy Lube /Restaurant - Comprehensive Plan Amendment from "LB" to "SC", Rezoning for Amendment to Planned Development No. 244, Subzone #1, Preliminary Plat, and Conditional Use Permit SE Quadrant of the Intersection of C.R. #42 and Gleason Avenue Midway National Bank of St. Paul (PC91- 010 -BSZ) April 3, 1991 by City Planner Richard Kelley Chairman Carlson opened the public hearing, noting that the petitioner, Bruce Knutson, asked the public hearing to be left open until the next meeting. City Planner Richard Kelley presented the staff report dated April 3, 1991. He discussed the zoning in the planned developmen #244, zone 1, and also discussed the comprehen- sive plan. est�an amendment to allow for auto services. NO There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Felkner, seconded by Member Kitzman, to continue the public hearing until the next meeting. The motion carried unanimously 6 - 0. Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1991 Page 3 B. Apple Ponds Neighborhood Center - Comprehensive Plan Amendment from "HD /MD" to "NC", "LB ", and "HD /MD ", Rezoning from "A to Planned Development; Preliminary Plat; Conditional Use Permit for Motor Fuel Sales and Car Wash LOCATION: SE Corner of Cedar Avenue and 155th Street West PETITIONER: Robert L. Carroll, etal. (PC(1- 009 -BSZ) STAFF REPORT: April 3, 1991 by City Planner Richard Kelley Chairman �lk opened the public hearing. City Planner Richard Kelley presented the staff report. He indicated that this is nearly a fifty acres site. With the comprehensive plan showing it designated for medium and high density residential. The current zoning is agricultural. The proposal is for a planned unit development, preliminary plat and a conditional use permit for motor fuel sales and car wash. The comprehensive plan would have to be changed to reflect these uses. Kelley described the neighborhood center limited business and multiple residential uses as proposed on the preliminary plat drawing. He also described the site plan that was submitted for the Phillips Petroleum gas station and car wash proposal. Commissioner Churchill asked about the access to the site. It was indicated that an internal roadway system would likely be constructed and potentially a right -in /right -out, access onto Cedar Avenue. The attorney for the Carrolls, Reid Hansen, gave a brief history of the site, indicating that five acres of retail were designated on the comprehensive plan along 155th Street. That designation was changed in 1989. John Voss of Urban Planning and Design, who has been working on the site, explained the rationale behind the uses developed for this site. He explained that there are transitions from a single - family area to the south to Menards on the north. He explained the proposals for the planned unit development, indicating that the Phillips Petroleum site and Outlot A could be similar to neighborhood center uses, but with the maximum square footage for Class I restaurants increased from 3,000 square feet to 6,000 square feet. He also indicated that professional offices should also be amended to exceed 3,000 feet and also, that the hours of operation should not be restricted in this area. Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1991 Page 4 Member Felkner asked if commercial would be abutting directly to the residential on Outlot H. He indicated that he thought that an all night convenience store would disturb residents in Outlot H which is shown as an "M -6" area. Chairman Carlson asked about Outlot H, also. He asked whether it would be neighborhood commercial or "M -6 11 . Member Gowling asked about the 24 -hour convenience operation. If that would apply to just Phillips Petroleum or all of Outlot A. She was told that it would apply to all of Outlot A. John Baccus of Phillips Petroleum spoke regarding the request for a conditional use permit for gasoline sales. He indicated that this gas station would be owned by the corporation. The design is a departure from their regular prototype and has been custom designed to meet Apple Valley's request. The items that have been changed in this custom design include; the building is not centered under the canopy; the building will use brick rather than natural stone; and the building will use a sloped roof not a flat roof. He showed an example of the brick color and noted that the roof would look like the new SuperAmerica on County Road 42 with a bronze color. He indicated that Phillips Petroleum is "less than happy" detracting from their prototype, but feels the store will be attractive and functional. Member Gowling indicated that she appreciated that Phillips has worked with the staff on the design of the building. Gene Kitzman asked if they propose to load the front of the station with merchandise. Baccus indicated that it is not the corporate policy except for occasional promotions. Member Kitzman asked if their Eagan building was prefabricated and was told it was. The hearing was then opened to the public. No action was taken. Brian Jurgensen, 7250 157th Street, spoke indicating he was at a meeting a year ago when he discovered the medium density, residential designation. He brought up several points. He feels that a gas station is not needed in this area, that the downtown is building further south, he feels uncomfortable with any of the "ifs" on the zoning, and he is concerned about traffic volumes. He inquired whether there would be a stoplight at 155th Street. Planner Kelley responded that there would be when traffic warrants are met. The public hearing was closed. No action was taken. Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1991 Page 5 6. LAND USE /ACTION ITEMS A. Concord Property - Change Comprehensive Plan Designation from "MD" (Medium Density Residential) to "L1" (Light Industrial) and Rezoning from "A" (Agriculture) to "I -1" (Light Industrial) LOCATION: W of Pilot Knob Road and N of CR #42 PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley (PC91- 007 -PZ) STAFF REPORT: April 3, 1991 by Associate Planner Meg McMonigal Chairman Carlson indicated that the discussion for this item would be continued on May 1, 1991 due to the number of issues that were raised at the public hearing on March 20, 1991. Included in the report was a list of issues that the staff would like to consider and study. Member Gowling complimented the staff, particularly Dennis Welsch, on how this was being handled. She indicated that she was happy to see the staff addressing many of the unanswered questions and furthering the study. One member of the audience asked about notification. A dis- cussion of the City's policies on notification ensued. The staff is working with the property owners to demonstrate answers to the questions that have been raised. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Gowling, seconded by Jeannine Churchill, to table this item until May 1, 1991. The motion carried unanimously 6 - 0. B. Granada Drive - Change Comprehensive Plan Designation from "RB" (Retail Business) to "GB" (General Business) and Rezoning from "RB" (Retail Business) to "GB" (General Business) for Six Lots LOCATION: E of Granada, Between 145th and 147th Streets PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley (PC91- 008 -Z) STAFF REPORT BY: April 3, 1991 by Community Development Director Dennis Welsch The staff briefly presented this item noting that there were virtually no changes from the last meeting on this item and there were no objections or issues raised at the public hearing. It was recommended that the change in zoning and the comprehensive plan on this property be changed from "RB" (Retail Business) to "GB" (General Business) Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1991 Page 6 MOTION: A motion was made by Member Churchill, seconded by Member Edgeton, to recommend the change in zoning and the comprehensive plan on this property from 11 (Retail Business) to 11 (General Business). The motion carried unanimously 6 - 0. C. Comment to Council on Paved Parking Ordinance There was a discussion on the paved parking ordinance. Commissioner Edgeton questioned vehicles on trailers and was wondering if it was an aesthetic or environmental reason that the ordinance is in place. Scott Hickok responded that it was for both reasons. Member Churchill explained the Urban Affairs Committee involvement in the ordinance. Member Kitzman asked about a farm house on County Road #42 and whether that was subject to this ordinance. Scott Hickok explained that it was. He also explained the notification process and procedure that is in place. Chairman Carlson indicated that since Scott's position was created and since Scott was given the specific direction to enforce the ordinance, tremendous progress in clean up has been made throughout the community. Member Felkner believes that City Council should look at the ordinance again and would recommend that it be revisited. E. Set Hearing to Amend Zoning Code; Conditional Use Permit Section Al -72 Although this item was moved to the consent agenda, the Capital Improvements Plan was discussed briefly. Associate Planner Meg McMonigal went over the projects briefly to introduce it to the Planning Commission. The purpose of the Capital Improvement Plan is to coordinate the fiscal improvements of the City with a five - year financial plan. A capital improvement is defined as an item with a value of at least $20,000.00. McMonigal indicated that the public hearing for the Capital Improvements Plan is required to be held at the Planning Commission level. The Planning Commission must review the plan in light of its agreement with the comprehen- sive plan, not necessarily for the financial details involved. No action was taken. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Survey and Analysis of Comp Plan City Planner Richard Kelley briefly went over Dennis Welsch's memo on introduction to the survey and analysis of the comprehen- sive plan. The memo basically outlines the items that will be Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1991 Page 7 included in the plan and was presented to the Planning Commission for information only at this time. No action was necessary. 8. OTHER BUSINESS A. Annual Planning Commission Business Meeting Chair Carlson indicated that he had received an amendment on attendance policy and inquired whether the other members of the Commission had received it. They had not. He requested that it be distributed or mailed to the other Commissioners. B. Election of Officers MOTION: A motion was made by Member Edgeton, seconded by Member Gowling, to elect Alan Felkner as Chair of the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously. MOTION: A motion was made by Member how ; seconded by Member Kitzman, for Karen Edgeton to be Vice - Chair. The motion carried unanimously. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Edgeton, seconded by Member Kitzman, for Marcia Gowling continue as Secretary of the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously. C. Resolution for Robert Erickson The resolution for Robert Erickson was passed at the last meeting. It was handed out for signatures. D. Planning Section of Code Member Felkner requested a by -law change requiring that Planning Commissioners reside within the City of Apple Valley. City Planner Richard Kelley suggested that it should be included in the planning section of the City Code rather than in the by -laws. The Planning Commission directed the staff to prepare language to amend the code and bring it back to the next meeting and then it would be passed on to the City Council. Member Kitzman indicated he will be absent at the next meeting. It was noted that the next meeting will be held at the Community Center. Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1991 Page 8 9 . The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. kg PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SIGN -IN SHEET NAME Reid Hanson Dale Heinen Charlotte /Earle Brooks Sharon /Russell Lipps Gary Jaquior Sandy Winters Paul Graffet Sandra Lipsey Cynthia Heim Jack L. Stewart Min zhney Lisa /Gary Schlepuetz Brian Jergenson Bart J. Winkler ADDRESS PHONE 12490 Canada Ct. 423 -1155 Rosemount 1310 14th Street 423 -1573 Rosemount 5411 Upper 147th St. 423 -6030 7281 158th Street 891 -2942 7150 157th Street 431 -1557 1221 Honeysuckle 438 -2904 Hastings 7525 W. 147th 432 -7731 15025 Garrett Ave. 432 -5012 14737 Endicott Way 423 -7721 14864 L. Endicott Way 423 -4873 7196 157th Street W. 891 -2741 7180 157th Street W. 891 -4987 7250 157th Street W. 891 -1691 2239 Mahogany Way 894 -9760