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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/05/1989UDY/ t':2Z7eal C, IV/ CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 5. 1989 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting 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, Kleckner, Sterling, Weldon and Gowling. Staff Present: Richard Kelley, Keith Gordon, Scott Hickok, Meg McMonigal, Lon Aune, Dennis Miranowski and Dennis Welsch. Others Present: See sign -in sheet. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was approved as written. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 1989. The minutes of the March 15, 1989 meeting were approved with the following correction. In the last motion of #8, Member Kleckner was not in opposition but felt meeting with the public would not be productive. The motion approved 6 - 0 - 1 with Gowling abstaining. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (Non- controversial items needing no discussion may be placed on this agenda by Commission members. One motion sends items on to the City Council with the staff recommendations.) None. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Planned Development Rezoning and Preliminary Plat - Hyland Pointe Shores. LOCATION: North Side of County Road #46, West of Garden View Drive. PETITIONER: Arcon Development and Sienna Corporation (PC89- 014 -ZS). Planning Commission Minutes April 5, 1989 Page 2 Associate Planner Meg McMonigal provided a background report dated April 5, 1989 regarding the Hyland Pointe Shores proposal for 46 small lot, single - family and 14 twin home sites to be constructed within a planned develop -ment located along the south shore of LacLavon. She discussed access to the site, grading on the site, and the developability of the Schumann property, which is southeast of the proposed site. She recommended that the project is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Member Kleckner asked Keith Gordon for comment regarding the grading. Mr. Gordon noted that the road is 16 feet lower than the entry from Garden View Drive, but that the best access to the Schumann site would be at the eastern edge of the Hyland Pointe Shores road. Michael Black of James Hill Consultants and Scott Johnson of Arcon Development presented information regarding the proposal. They noted the proposal includes 15 acres with a density of 3.89 units per acres. Mr. Black stated that Dakota County has agreed to access onto County Road 42, but in the future it will be limited to right turn in, right turn out only. Mr. Black discussed the lot layout, the grading and the landscaping. M. W. Johnson will build units on this site; primarily single - family units of 1,200 to 2,200 square feet and twin homes of 1,500 square feet. All roof styles and exterior materials will be similar. Heavy landscape materials will be utilized along the site; particularly along County Road 42 and the entry roads. Street setback reductions will be required on lots 1 through 14, which would be setback 20 feet from the right -of -way line and on lots 16 through 22 also requiring a 20 foot front yard setback. In addition, all twin homes would require a 20 foot setback. Side yard setbacks for this project would be 5 feet on both the garage side and on the house side. Each garage will be a double garage and there will be two parking spaces in front of each garage with a standard street width. Chairman Erickson asked for further information regarding the cooperation between the developer and the Schmanns regarding road alignment. Mr. Black stated that the developer has worked with Mr. Schmann and that a settlement will be reached prior to this project being reviewed by the City Council. Member Sterling asked about the unit size and lot size and whether it was similar to Nordic Woods. Mr. Black responded, "yes, the project is similar to Nordic Woods. It will provide at least 5 designs of housing and an additional 5 units are currently being designed." Mr. Johnson stated that any of these units could be customized to meet the needs of the owner. Planning Commission Minutes April 5, 1989 Page 3 Member Kleckner stated that the smaller lots are usually used for lower income for lower cost housing. He asked why the developer was requesting custom homes on smaller lots, which will be 13 feet closer to the curb than would normally be approved. Mr. Black stated that this is in effort to provide customized, detached, mid - density, single - family housing with lower maintenance and smaller lots. Chairman Erickson stated this is a deviation because in previous cases the Planning Commission has recommended approval of projects with smaller lots only for lower income housing. Scott Johnson stated that the market is very active and it is targeted for the empty nester. This project will provide many amenities, but lower maintenance costs. The units will be on one level for the most part and will be deeper than a normal house. Chairman Erickson asked for the staff prospective on smaller lots. City Planner Kelley stated that the City's policy is to provide for a wide range of costs, but also for a wide range of styles of housing - not trying to address starter home units in all cases. He stated that these units can be designed properly with coordinated landscaping and materials and with a set of consistent setbacks for the entire development. Scott Johnson provided information regarding the landscape plan which will be installed on each lot and noted that it would be difficult to reduce the number of lots because the density is already so low compared to the current "M -4" zoning. Member Gowling asked how the site would be marketed. Mr. Johnson responded that the first phase will have a mix of both single - family and twin homes within it. Member Kleckner asked about the length of the cul -de -sac. Rick Kelley noted that the cul -de -sac will be slightly less than 900 feet. Member Carlson asked for clarification regarding the street maintenance by the City and noted that all streets will be public with the exception of the twin home cul -de -sac, which would be maintained by the homeowner's association. A general discussion of the zoning on the Schmann site and the potential uses of the Schmann site ensued. Gary Shade, property owner on Lot 17, 15989 Garden View Drive, stated that this project was much more agreeable than proposals which had been subm*tted in the past. He expressed concern about pine tr b e ing planted at the entry roads along Garden View Lane to screen his house from oncoming cars. He noted that vehicles have destroyed the groundcover Planning Commission Minutes April 5, 1989 Page 4 along a portion of the old gravel haul road on shoreline near his house and that it should be immediately seeded after grading is complete. Chairman Erickson asked if a berm could be placed in that location in addition to mature pines. Scott Johnson stated in the affirmative. Mr. Shade asked that a fence be installed to prevent vehicle trespassing from Garden View. He expressed concern regarding the Schmann property rezoning not wanting to see anything other than the uses proposed by the Arcon Development. He expressed concern about grading and runoff into the Shade property from the west. He noted that he had discussed this matter with Scott Johnson and the contractor will be allowed to enter onto the Shade property to match grades properly. Mr. Shade stated that more twin homes could be developed on the site if each of the lots were at least 80 feet in width. He expressed concerns over the $120,000 home price and over the plan to empty storm sewers directly into the lake. Vicki Gaviglio, 15775 Garden View Drive, stated that she was happy with the development and very supportive. She had spoken with John Barton of the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation office and asked that Mr. Barton work with the City and the consultant, Hill. Rick Kelley noted that the City already has a contract with the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr. Barton's comments related to nutrient detention basins prior to allowing water to enter into the lake. These re tention on ti , a t t + ^f hosphorous Which rc�cup�v�� uaSin$ wiiu+u asSiS in u r ^ c a u 1r ^ � y ..e a�Ti3 uny p ,.. , actually enters the lake. Keith Gordon, City Engineer, discussed the storm sewer drainage policy of placing catch basins with sediment traps in order to accumulate up to a year's worth of sediment, rather than allowing it to run into the lake. Mr. Shade complained about the cleaning of the catch basins and openings near his home. Jeff Scislow, 15744 Highview Drive, expressed concern about the size of the units and noted that he was hopeful that the project would be completed all at one time. Member Carlson noted that if this project is approved, it will dictate what types of development will occur on the Schmann site. Member Kleckner agreed. A general discussion ensued regarding the plans for County Road 46 and stop signs on Garden View. City Planner Kelley noted that County Road 46 will be updated in 1991 to a four lane, divided highway status with turn lanes. Stop signs will have to be re- examined as the need increases. Gary Shade expressed concern over speed and traffic at the intersection of the new plat with Garden View. Chairman Erickson asked if there was any comment from Mr. Schmann regarding this proposal. Mr. Schmann was in the audience, but had no co w The public hearing Was closed. Planning Commission Minutes April 5, 1989 Page 5 B. Rezonings to "I -1 ", "GB" and "LB" - Southport Industrial Park. LOCATION: East of Galaxie Avenue Extended, Along the 153rd Street Alignment. PETITIONER: Richard Winkler (PC89- 013 -Z). City Planner Rick Kelley provided a background report dated April 5, 1989 in which he discussed the proposed rezoning of portions of Southport Industrial Park to light industrial, general business and limited business. He noted that the shopping center in the gravel area plan will drive the future needs of this site. Chairman Erickson stated that this project would reduce another "D -IV" zone and expressed concern over the amount of "D -IV" land which is congregating in the southeast portion of the City. He noted that by 1991, the number of one person households will exceed the number of traditional households. Member Kleckner agreed with Member Erickson. He asked for clarification regarding the ring route and the property development around the ring route. A general discussion ensued regarding the shopping center and the gravel mining operation. Mr. Dick Winkler provided information regarding his rezoning request and noted that the request discussed this evening will add to a previous request for land to the west and north of the current proposal. No comment was offered from the public. The public hearing was closed. 6. LAND USE /ACTION ITEMS: A. Setback Variance for New House. LOCATION: East Side of Pilot Knob Road, Adjacent to Farquar Lake. PETITIONER: Michael Felix (PC89- 015 -V). City Planner Rick Kelley provided a background report dated April 5th which reviews a request to construct a house on Farquar Lake. This lot is 52,900 square feet in area with access from Pilot Knob Road. He noted that a 50 foot setback is necessary from Pilot Knob Road and a 75 foot setback is necessary from Farquar Lake. Because of the size of the parcel, a variance would be needed from either the road or the lake. The parcel was created in 1958 and is a lot of record. The staff has Planning Commission Minutes April 5, 1989 Page 6 requested further comment from the Department of Natural Resources regard- ing the normal, ordinary high water mark. Michael Felix stated that the lot is large and the location of the house would fit best on the north side of the lot. He will await comment from the Department of Natural Resources before taking any further action. Mr. Felix has discussed the access issue with the County, but has to sub- mit a plan for review and permits from the County for access onto Pilot Knob Road. He is currently discussing the possibility of creating a joint driveway access with the neighbor to the north. City Engineer Keith Gordon stated that in a hundred year flood, the water will rise to an elevation of 905, limiting the lowest living level to 908. Mr. Felix stated he had talked with the Resources, Mike Mueller, on April 5th. Mr. Gordon water main is approximately 1,000 feet away from sewer is directly across the street from the house that he may want to drill a well on this site and lion of City water past the site when Pilot Knob not be for at least 5 years. Department of Natural stated that the nearest this house site; while site. Mr. Felix stated await the normal exten- is updated, which would Member Kleckner asked City Engineer Gordon to determine the approximate cost of a water line installation on this site. MOTION: It was moved by Member Sterling, seconded by Member Gowling to table the Felix variance request until further comments and a recommen- dation are received from the Department of Natural Resources. The motion carried unanimously 7 - 0. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Council Action of March 23, 1989 (verbal Report). City Planner Rick Kelley provided information regarding the actions taken by the City Council on April 23rd; including Huntington 3rd Addition, the 153rd Street design, Lebanon Hills Park rezoning, and residential parking nuisances. Regarding the parking nuisances, Chairman Erickson asked that the staff attempt to provide notice to residents that the City's current ordinance does not allow for parking on grassed areas. Member Carlson asked the staff to continue to send Council minutes of each meeting to the Planning Commission. Planning Commission Minutes April 5, 1989 Page 7 City Planner Rick Kelley provided further background information regarding the Zoo master plan update process in which Kathryn Roberts and members of the Zoo Board appeared before the City Council to explain their planning process for expanding the Zoo. B. Zoning or Other Code Improvement Suggestions (Commission). None. 8. OTHER BUSINESS: A. Pennock Avenue Corridor Land Use Study (P89- 012 -R). B. Status of Sand and Gravel EIS - Artificial Lake Policy (Verbal). C. 1989 -94 Capital Improvement Program (Verbal). City Planning Staff provided background reports related to the Pennock - Cedar - Garrett study background information on the Sand and Gravel Environmental Impact Statement. The Planning Commission will be asked to study a staff recommendation at its next meeting regarding the Pennock Avenue land use corridor. In regards to the gravel operation, the City Staff provided an illustration of an end use plan illustrating a three lake chain where gravel mining had been exhausted south of 150th Street. In this area, one of the lakes would be completely surrounded by a City park. The map also illustrated the connection of 153rd Street to the downtown. City Planner Rick Kelley provided information to the Commission regarding the Capital Improvement Program. MOTION: It was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Gowling to set a public hearing for April 19, 1989 regarding the City of Apple Valley Capital Improvements Program. The motion carried unanimously. The Planning Commission directed the Staff to place this Capital Improvements public hearing first on the list of public hearings for April 19th. The Planning Staff asked that the Staff have packets delivered more promptly. Dennis Welsch responded that the packets will be delivered by the Police Staff in the future. 9. ADJOURNMENT: Th meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. kg