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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/18/1990PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF APPLE VALLEY JULY 18, 1990 1. CALL TO ORDER The July 18, 1990 meeting of the Apple Valley Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Robert Erickson at 7:37 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City of Apple Valley City Hall. Members Present: Chairman Erickson, Members Carlson, Felkner, Gowling, Kitzman, and Sterling. Members Absent: Weldon. Staff Present: Richard Kelley, Meg McMonigal, and Dennis Welsch. Others Present: See the sign -in sheet. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 20, 1990 MOTION: A motion was made by Member Felkner, seconded by Member Gowling, to approve the minutes of the June 20, 1990 meeting with the following correction: Item 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 1990 should read "1990" instead of "2990." The motion carried unanimously. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (One motion sends items needing no discussion on to the City Council with the staff recommendations.) -NONE- Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 1990 Page 2 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Alm Addition - Preliminary Plat for Two Lots LOCATION: 193 Beaumont Court PETITIONER: Lowell Alm (PC90- 037 -SF) STAFF REPORT: July 18, 1990 by City Planner Richard Kelley. City Planner Richard Kelley presented a background regarding a two lot subdivision by Lowell Alm located on Beaumont Court with additional access to Shasta Court. He noted that this proposal is consistent with both the "R -2" zoning and the comprehensive plan designation of single - family uses. Kelley also noted that in this two lot subdivision there are steep slopes and heavy woods, which will require special site planning for a new house to be located on the proposed second lot. The total site currently is two acres. The smallest lot will be approximately 25,000 square feet, exceeding the 18,000 square foot minimum size required by the code. The Planning Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat and noted that a neighbor had phoned to ask that the project not be approved simply to retain the open space in the neighborhood. Gary Harris of Bolton -Menk Engineers, representing the petitioner, described the slopes and typical house that would be constructed on the site. He noted that a driveway off of Shasta Court will probably have a switchback to reduce the drive's slope. He explained the setbacks for the proposed house, noting they far exceed the requirements of the code. The Commission discussed how many lots similar to this remain in the community. Richard Kelley estimated that in the past twelve years there have been 2 or 3 similar cases and he estimated there may be 6 or 7 such situations remaining in the entire City. Bill Ireland, 148 Shasta Court, expressed concern with the slope of this site and the runoff and erosion that could occur based upon a poorly sited house. He felt the development of the proposed lot would be detrimental to the neighborhood and would cause runoff and erosion to accumulate in the base of the cul -de -sac. Mr. Alm stated that the adjacent owner, Mr. Davis, had not expressed any concern about development of the site, but was concerned about reducing the number of trees. The prospective buyer of the new lot has told Mr. Alm that they will protect as many trees as possible and are even contemplating moving trees in order to save them. Chairman Erickson noted that the City Forester will review the site plan with the property owner and the property buyers. The City Engineer will review the site grading when a proposed building is submitted for a building permit. Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 1990 Page 3 There was no further public comment. Chairman Erickson closed the public hearing. The Planning Commission discussed whether it would be necessary to have a letter from the adjoining neighbor regarding the subdivision which could be sent to the City Council prior to the Council's decision. It was noted that the adjoining neighbor, Davis, had received legal notice of the hearing and could have made comment based upon that legal notice. The consensus of the Planning Commission was to act on this project at this time. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Gowling, seconded by Member Sterling, to recommend approval of the Alm's preliminary two lot plat. The motion carried 6 - 0. The project will be sent to the City Council on June 25, 1990. B. Permitted Setback Encroachments LOCATION: City of Apple Valley PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley (PC89- 082 -0) STAFF REPORT: July 18, 1990 by City Planner Richard Kelley Chairman Erickson opened the public hearing and asked City Planner Kelley to explain ordinance revisions to clarify setbacks for buildings or structures which encroach into required setbacks as per Section Al -9C. A general discussion ensued regarding examples of encroachments such as chimneys, bay windows, and decks. No further comment was made to the public. Chairman Erickson closed the public hearing. No action was taken. C. 1990 -1995 Capital Improvements Program LOCATION: City of Apple Valley PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley (PC90- 030 -B) STAFF REPORT: July 12, 1990 by Associate Planner Meg McMonigal Chairman Erickson reopened a continued public hearing on the City of Apple Valley Capital Improvement Program. Associate Planner Meg McMonigal summarized the purpose of the Capital Improvement Program and used over- heads to display the projected expenditures for the five year period. The Planning Staff recommended adoption of the 1991 Capital Improvement Program and approval of the 1992 -1995 Capital Improvement Program as a guide for future development. A general discussion ensued. No further public comment was made. Chairman Erickson closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 1990 Page 4 MOTION: A motion was made by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Sterling, to recommend adoption of the 1991 Capital Improvement Program and approval of the 1992 -1995 program as a guide for the future. The motion carried unanimously 6 - 0. It was sent to the City Council for action on July 25, 1990. 6. LAND USE /ACTION ITEMS A. Mickelson Property Rezoning from "M -7A" to "M- 6A", "M -SA" or "M -4A" - ZonCon 004 LOCATION: City of Apple Valley PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley, Minnesota (PC90- 022 -Z) STAFF REPORT: July 12, 1990 by Associate Planner Meg McMonigal Associate Planner Meg McMonigal presented background information regarding the citizen's concern about screening to the west and south sides of the project. The Planning Staff recommended rezoning the Mickelson site to "M -6A" from "M -7A" in order to provide consistency with the comprehensive plan designation of medium density, multi- family. Chairman Erickson expressed concerned about the communications between single - family property owners and realtors regarding the use of the site, which has been zoned for multi- family since 1984. A general discussion ensued. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Gowling, to recommend a rezoning from "M -7A" to "M -6A" on the Mickelson site. Member Gowling asked that the Staff pay particular attention to the site and landscape planning adjacent to the single- family neighbors to the west when a project is actually proposed on the Mickelson site. The motion carried 6 - 0. It was sent to the City Council for action on July 25, 1990. B. Apple Ponds ZonCon 016 - Sketch Plan LOCATION: East Side of Cedar Avenue, from 155th to 157th Streets PETITIONER: Robert Carroll (PC90- 008 -PZ) STAFF REPORT: July 12, 1990 by City Planner Richard Kelley City Planner Richard Kelley provided the Planning Commission with additional information regarding the alternatives suggested by the petitioner and the petitioner's representative, Reid Hansen. The concept submitted for discussion and direction included an expansion of commercial space to approximately half way between 155th and 157th Streets, and the addition of a multi - family "M -7" zone adjacent to Cedar and 157th. Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 1990 Page 5 The Planning Commission provided the following direction: There should be more medium density and less higher density adjacent to 157th Street. The commercial space is too far south. The commercial uses should be along 155th Street and should provide a graduated, residential density from high density to medium density to single - family on the south side of 157th. In general, the Planning Commission stated that there was more commercial space and office space presented in this proposal than had been anticipated by the Commission. City Planner Kelley noted that a portion of the commercial space adjacent to Cedar Avenue may best be utilized as institutional space for additional churches in the area. Members Carlson, Felkner, Sterling, and Gowling stated that there was simply too much commercial space and it expanded too far to the south. Member Kitzman agreed and stated that this commercial space will complicate the traffic and traffic management south of 155th Street. He stated that, if such proposal were to be presented, he would insist upon frontage roads. Member Kitzman expressed concern about the amount of multiple residential parking shown in the concept plan. Reid Hansen, representing the petitioner, noted that they had retained Urban Planning and Design to provide up to four concepts for this site. He stated the City's neighborhood convenience center zoning designation may not be viable in this market because it does not allow for large buildings. He noted that commercial and office areas currently proposed could be relabeled for "M -6" zoning. Hansen stated that the petitioner may prefer to have a strip of retail business along 155th instead of sprawled out along Cedar Avenue. Chairman Erickson asked Hansen to work with the Planning Staff to prepare a refined concept for a future meeting. No further action was taken. B. Setback Variance for Mobile Home LOCATION: 12410 Geneva Way PETITIONER: Wayne Griffith (PC90= 039 -V) Project was withdraw by the applicant. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS - (Verbal Reports) The Planning Commission received verbal and /or written reports on the following topics: A. Cedar Knolls - Discussion of ZonCon 002 Status (Kelley) B. Status of ALL Zoning Consistencies (McMonigal) C. Class I Restaurant Definitions (Kelley) D. Major Anchor /Center Signs (Welsch) Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 1990 Page 6 MOTION: A motion was made by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Sterling, to set the public hearing for the sign code and zoning code amendments for major anchor /center signs on August 15, 1990. The motion carried unanimously. E. Amphitheater Moratorium Report (Welsch) F. Media Vending Boxes (Welsch) 8. OTHER BUSINESS A. Resolution - Linda Brinkhaus CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 7/18/90a A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO 1990 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING INTERN LINDA BRINKHAUS WHEREAS, the City of Apple Valley Planning Commission and Planning STaff have invited professional planning students to participate in the Apple Valley Planning Internship Program, and WHEREAS, Planning Intern LINDA BRINKHAUS has provided valuable planning contributions to the City Planning Program including administering portions of the City Recycling Program, formal project presentations to the City Planning Commission, and establishment of the City surface water quality plan, and WHEREAS, the Planning Internship Program places a high priority on learning and experiencing all facets of life (and more likely, long hours of work) in the City of Apple Valley, and WHEREAS, Planning Intern LINDA BRINKHAUS has performed her tasks in the highest professional and ethical standards of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Apple valley that it hereby expresses its' appreciation for a job well done and to wish LINDA BRINKHAUS best wishes as a public planner, and I urther, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission and Staff of the City of Apple Valley that it hereby proclaims to all those interested, that LINDA BRINKHAUS, 1990 Apple Valley Planning Intern, is hereby graduated from the Apple Valley Planning Internship and is proclaimed a member in good standing of the very select group, the Apple Valley Planning Intern Alumni Club, with all the rights and privileges accorded to this position. Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 1990 Page 7 Adopted this, the 18th day of July, 1990. Robert Erickson, Chairman ATTEST Dennis P. Welsch, Community Development Director MOTION: A motion was made by Member Sterling, seconded by Member Gowling, to adopt Resolution 7/18/90a, a resolution of appreciation to 1990 City of Apple Valley Planning Intern Linda Brinkhaus. The motion carried unanimously 6 - 0. B. Planning Commission Cable Broadcast Chairman Erickson and Members of the Commission discussed the avail- ability and need for broadcast of Planning Commission and Council Meetings similar to the broadcast made by the City of Lakeville. No action was taken. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m. kg