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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/19/1990PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF APPLE VALLEY SEPTEMBER 19, 1990 1. CALL TO ORDER The September 19, 1990 meeting of the Apple Valley Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Robert Erickson at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City of Apple Valley City Hall. Members Present: Chairman Erickson, Members Carlson, Sterling, Kitzman, Felkner, Gowling, and Edgeton. Staff Present: Richard Kelley, Meg McMonigal, Dennis Welsch, and Lon Anne. Others Present: Herb and Elaine Wensmann, Architect Per Dahlstrom, Mr. and Mrs. Richards, and Architect Happy Mosell. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The proposed agenda for the September 19, 1990 meeting was approved with the following corrections: 2A - Welcome New Planning Commission Member Karen Edgeton 2B - Planning Commission Resolution No. 9/19/90a Recognizing Howard Weldon for Service as a Commissioner Chairman Erickson officially welcomed Karen Edgeton and encouraged her to review the Planning Commission By -laws noting how to handle conflicts of interest. MOTION: Planning Commission Resolution No. 9/19/90a was offered by Member Sterling, seconded by Member Gowling, and carried unanimously. Resolution reads as follows: CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 9/19/90a RECOGNIZING HOWARD WELDON FOR SERVICE AS A COMMISSIONER 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, HOWARD WELDON has participated as a Commission in the deliberations of planning issues during 1989 and 1990, and Planning Commission Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 2 WHEREAS, HOWARD WELDON has provided valued input from the "real world" developer and banker's perspective. 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 HOWARD WELDON to the community's successful planning efforts. (Thanks, Howard!) ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 1990. Robert L. Erickson, Chair Richard D. Carlson Alan Felkner Marcia H. Gowling Eugene F. Kitzman Karen Edgeton ATTEST: Virginia Sterling, Secretary 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 5, 1990 MEETING MOTION: It was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Gowling, to approve the minutes of the September 5, 1990 meeting as submitted. The motion carried 6 - 0 with Member Edgeton abstaining. Planning Commission Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 3 4. CONSENT AGENDA (One motion sends items needing no discussion on to the City Council with the staff recommendations.) - None - 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None - 6. LAND USE /ACTION ITEMS A. Palomino Woods Exception Rezoning LOCATION: Northwest Corner of the Intersection of 140th Street West and Guthrie Avenue PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley (PC90- 045 -Z) STAFF REPORT: September 19, 1990 by Associate Planner Meg McMonigal After a brief review of the staff report, setbacks, and diagrams of potential housing sites on the Palomino exception site. Staff recommended "R -5" be designated as the appropriate zoning for this site. This would allow for a duplex unit. Dennis Welsch provided a report on the potential of a public parking lot on the site, recommending that the cost and accessibility of the site make it a poor choice. Member Sterling asked that when a project is approved for the site that it also include some stipulation regarding the need for an on -site driveway turnaround. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Gowling, seconded by Member Carlson, to recommend amending the City's comprehensive plan for the Palomino Exception Site changing the designation from single- family to low density, multiple - family. The motion carried 6 - 0 with Member Edgeton abstaining. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Gowling, seconded by Member Sterling, to recommend rezoning the Palomino Exception Site from "M -711" to "R -5 ". The motion carried 6 - 0 with Member Edgeton abstaining. B. North Star Industrial Park Rezoning LOCATION: East Side of Johnny Cake Ridge Road, North of County Road 42 PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley (PC90- 048 -Z) STAFF REPORT: September 19, 1990 by Community Development Director Dennis Welsch Planning Commission Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 4 Dennis Welsch provided a background report regarding the North Star Industrial Park rezoning to "I -2" from "I -1 ". The Planning Staff reviewed comments from the public hearing held at the previous meeting. MOTION: Member Sterling moved, seconded by Member Gowling, to recommend that the zoning on the North Star Industrial Park be changed from "I -2" to "I -1 ". The motion carried 7 - 0. C. Rodeo Hills Rezoning LOCATION: Southwest Corner of Palomino Drive and Garden View Drive PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley (PC90- 047 -Z) STAFF REPORT: September 19, 1990 by City Planner Richard Kelley City Planner Richard Kelley provided a background report and comments from the public hearing held on the proposed rezoning of Rodeo Hills from "M -4C" to "M -3C ". He provided a comparison between Phase I and Phase II densities at the preliminary plat stage (122 units as shown on plat); 119 units as currently proposed, the maximum with "M -3" zoning (125 units); and the existing "M -4" zoning maximum (154 units). Kelley noted the difference between 122 and 125 units would be accept- able, but a public hearing is still necessary regarding the change in the preliminary plat for the additional three units in a proposed "M -3" zone. Staff recommended changing the zoning from "M -4C" to "M -3C ". Member Carlson noted that any change in the preliminary plat density to that of a higher density would require a new public hearing. MOTION: Member Carlson moved, seconded by Member Gowling, to recommend approval of a rezoning from "M -4C" to "M -3C ". The motion carried unanimously 7 - 0. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Richard's Building - Building Permit Authorization City Planner Richard Kelley reviewed the sketch plan of the building and site plan for Richard's Building to be located on 146th Street. The building would be approximately 3,000 square feet in size and would be con- structed of concrete block, metal fascia, and a wood truss roof. The Planning Commission reviewed the building design and encouraged the Planning Commission Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 5 developer to utilize steel siding or some other low maintenance item on the soffits and peaks of the roof. Richard Kelley noted that the projects must still be reviewed at public hearing for a rezoning to "I -1" and a preliminary plat hearing to be held at the next Planning Commission Meeting. Member Gowling asked for details regarding trash enclosures at the side or rear of the building. The architects noted that the enclosures will be installed along side of the building and will be enclosed in concrete block. The architect for the project also described the units within the building (vending machine warehouse). No action was taken. B. Wensmann Sketch Plan City Planner Richard Kelley presented a staff report regarding the sketch plan for proposed 52 unit townhouse project on 10 acres of land. He noted that the staff normally looks for at least 6 units per acre on a site zoned as this one is, but because of the pipeline which comes through the site the density minimums may not be achieved. He also noted that there would be additional requirements for setbacks along the east side of the project - 50 feet and along 144th Street - also 50 feet. Herb Wensmann, owner and proponent for the site, clarified the type of unit as a two car, tuck -under garage unit with 1,300 to 1,400 square feet within the living unit. A general discussion ensued regarding the pipeline and the buildable land on this site. The Planning Commission consensus was that the layout, as presented, was acceptable. C. Receive Park and Ride Report Associate Planner Meg McMonigal presented the staff's park and ride report. A general discussion ensued regarding the need for a centralized parking lot and the role that MVTA must play in the park and ride facilities. Commission members agreed that park and ride lots should be excluded in the future from the use of city parks for parking areas and that MVTA should be encouraged to supply intra- suburban services to link to neighborhoods and park and ride lots. The Planning Commission accepted the park and ride report and placed it on file. Planning Commission Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 6 D. Briar Oaks Park Easement Associate Planner Meg McMonigal presented a report in which she explained that staff members had worked with two adjacent apartment, property owners to acquire an access easement from Germane Avenue to Briar Oaks Park. No written commitment to provide the easement has been given to the staff by the two property owners. The report was placed on file. 8. OTHER BUSINESS A. Legal Document from Lakeville Regarding Gravel Issues in Apple Valley Chairman Erickson distributed a copy of comments regarding the sand and gravel proposals for Apple Valley as submitted by the City of Lakeville. B. Leak on Property South of County Road 42 Member Sterling asked for information regarding any pipeline leak which may have occurred south of County Road 42 in the past. The staff was unaware of any pipeline leak south of County Road 42. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. kg