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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/1990PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF APPLE VALLEY October 3, 1990 1. CALL TO ORDER The October 3, 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, Felkner, Sterling, Kitzman, Gowling, and Edgeton. Staff Present: Richard Kelley and Meg McMonigal. Others Present: See sign -in sheet attached. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The proposed agenda for the October 3, 1990 meeting was approved with the following changes: 6C - Sign Variance for Grace Lutheran Church was added. 7A - Energy Grant - Discussion will be on a future agenda. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Gowling, seconded by Commissioner Sterling, to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was approved unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1990 MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Felkner, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, to approve the minutes. The motion was approved unanimously. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (One motion sends items needing no discussion on to the City Council with the staff recommendations. There were no items on the consent agenda. Planning Commission Minutes October 3, 1990 Page 2 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Apple Valley Industrial Park 4th Addition Rezoning to "I -1" and Preliminary Plat LOCATION: North Side at 146th Street W., 1/8 Mile East of Galaxie Avenue PETITIONER: Mathias Fischer (PC90- 055 -ZS) STAFF REPORT: October 3, 1990 by Associate Planner Meg McMonigal Associate Planner McMonigal presented the report on the Apple Valley Industrial Park 4th Addition. The public hearing was for a request for rezoning from "I -2" to "I -1" and preliminary plat approval. McMonigal indicated that a new plat had been submitted to the staff showing the easements the City requires. It also changed Lot 2 to an outlot to make it easier for further platting approval of the preliminary plat which will include the right to subdivide Outlot A into separate lots meeting "I -1" standards. She indicated that park dedication will be a part of the final plat and development agreement. The petitioner, Mathias Fischer, indicated that the final lift of asphalt will be put down this week or next week. Doug Vinge spoke from the public and asked how the size of Lot 1 compared to others in the Industrial Park. He was told that Lot I is slightly over 20,000 square feet, a similar size to most of the other lots on the north side of the street. Commissioner Kitzman asked about the small lot size. He expressed concern that the lots were too small in this area. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Gowling, to change the zoning from "I -2" to "I -1 ". The motion passed 6 - 1 with Commissioner Kitzman opposed. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Gowling, to approve the preliminary plat. The motion carried 6 -1 with Commissioner Kitzman opposed. 6. LAND USE ITEMS A. Richard's Building - Building Permit Authorization LOCATION: East of 6885 146th Street W. PETITIONER: St. Charles Builders (PC90- 053 -B) STAFF REPORT: October 3, 1990 by City Planner Richard Kelley City Planner Richard Kelley presented a report for building permit authorization for Richard's Building in the Apple Valley Industrial Park Planning Commission Minutes October 3, 1990 Page 3 4th Addition. The report included some suggestions made to change the building to include the following: 1. Using scored block of a complimentary color at the roof line and at each corner. 2. Submission of a revised landscape plan with documentation of the landscape cost meeting or exceeding 1 1/2% of the building construction cost. 3. Paved area to have perimeter concrete curb and gutter meeting City specifications. 4. Driveway apron to meet City specifications of a 15 foot radius. Commission Sterling asked what the texture of the prefinished steel siding will be like. She was told that it would be similar to a smooth finished wood or aluminum siding. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Gowling, seconded by Commissioner Sterling, to approve the building permit authorization. The motion carried 6 - 0 with Commissioner Kitzman abstaining. B. Nordic Woods 15th Addition - Sketch Plan for Preliminary Plat with 12 Duplex Units LOCATION: Southeast Corner of Galaxie Avenue and T.H. #77 PETITIONER: Eleanor Matchett (PC90- 054 -SP) STAFF REPORT: October 3, 1990 by City Planner Richard Kelley City Planner Richard Kelley explained the proposal and indicated that modification would need to be made to the cul -de -sac so that it would be teardrop design. Commissioner Erickson asked about the Metropolitan Council Fair Share Housing Allocation. He wanted to know where the City stood on that. Eleanor Matchett, the petitioner, added to the presentation indicating that she thought this would add affordable housing in Apple Valley for working people. She also indicated they may be interested building 8- plexes or 4- plexes on this property instead of the duplexes as shown. Commission Sterling asked for clarification on the platting process. Commission Erickson asked about the maximum units currently allowed and was told that it was 12 units per acre for 2 -story buildings. Richard Kelley indicated that the City could lower the maximum density by amending the planned development for this area. Planning Commission Minutes October 3, 1990 Page 4 A general discussion ensued about the style of housing on this property. The petitioner indicated that she would like to hold a hearing as soon as possible. C. Sign Variance for Grace Lutheran Church LOCATION: South Side of County Road #42, West of Pennock Avenue PETITIONER• STAFF REPORT: October 3, 1990 by City Planner Richard Kelley City Planner Richard Kelley indicated that due to the Ring Route construction, the sign for Grace Lutheran Church should be moved and would require a variance. The entry monument in the southwest corner of County Road #42 and Pennock Avenue has a 10' setback from the County Road #42 right -of -way, blocking the view of the existing sign. It is proposed to move the sign about 75' west and to bring it forward to have a 10' setback to County Road #42, the same as the entry monument. The setback by ordinance is 13', so that a 3' variance is required. It was noted that the placement of the entry monument creates a hardship. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Sterling, to approve the variance as requested. The motion carried unanimously. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Energy Grant Update - deleted B. Geologic Atlas Update City Planner Richard Kelley gave a verbal update of the geologic atlas. He explained that the geologic atlas for Dakota County was now complete and consisted of a series of maps explaining the geology in the County. The Commissioners were given a chance to look at the maps and discussed them further. that the City Staff would be looking at C. Transportation Plan & Policies Associate Planner Meg McMonigal explained that the staff is beginning to work on updating the transportation plan. She explained that the nature of transportation is changing in Apple Valley and the new plan won't be simply a roadway system plan. She outlined some of the issues that the City Staff would be looking at with the Planning Commission in order to develop a plan. A discussion ensued with the Commission indicating a strong interest for improved transit in the City. Associate Planner Planning Commission Minutes October 3, 1990 Page 5 McMonigal indicated that transit will be one of the next topics that the Planning Commission will be discussing. 8. OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Erickson brought up two items: 1. Status of signals at Galaxie and 140th Street. 2. Status of Compost Container Pilot Program. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. kg