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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/1989PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOVEMBER 1, 1989 1. CALL TO ORDER The November 1, 1989 meeting of the Apple Valley Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Robert Erickson at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chanmbers of the City of Apple Valley City Hall. Members Present: Chairman Erickson, Members Carlson, Felkner, Kleckner, Sterling, Gowling, and Weldon. Staff Present: Richard Kelley, Meg McMonigal, Kurt Chatfield, and Dennis Welsch. Others Present: Helen Schultz and Pam Ryan. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as submitted. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 1989 The minutes of the October 18, 1989 meeting were approved with the following changes: On page 7, change the vote in the Valley Olds case to read "4 voted in favor and 2 abstentions." On page 3, the last line of the page should read "Mr. Chatfield explained that Valleywood is a special use park" instead of used park. NOTION: With the changes mentioned above, Member Felkner moved, seconded by Member Gowling to approve the minutes. The minutes were approved 6 voting in favor and I abstention (Weldon). 4. CONSENT AGENDA (One motion sends items needing no discussion on to the City Council with the staff recommendations.) None. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. Planning Commission Minutes November 1, 1989 Page 2 6. LAND USE /ACTION ITEMS There were no land use /action items. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS - Verbal Reports A. Citizen Survey - Dennis Welsch The Planning Commission discussed the content of an upcoming citizen survey with Community Development Director Dennis Welsch. The commission asked that additional questions be added to the upcoming survey or future surveys to include: A. A question on apartment and townhouse development within the community and the level of satisfaction with current townhouse and apartment construction. B. Rearrange the family income structure to include a broader base. C. A question regarding cross community road access and support for improved road systems; such as County Road 38. D. A question regarding sand and gravel current and future operations. E. A question regarding use of the City's parks and whether they are adequate for current needs. F. A question regarding the need for and use of a second indoor hockey arena. G. A question relating to level of satisfaction with current police service. In addition, the commission asked that they be sent a copy of the test survey in order to review the questions for content and meaning. The staff stated that when a survey is in its' draft form, the staff and the university will submit copies to the commission for their review. B. Population - Kurt Chatfield Kurt Chatfield provided a report on the activities of the planning staff to establish an ongoing population and land use projection process. Planning Commission Meeting November 1, 1989 Page 3 C. Park Plan - Meg McMonigal Meg McMonigal reported on the progress of the update to the parks plan component of the Comprehensive Plan. D. Signs /Canopies - Dennis Welsch /Meg McMonigal Dennis Welsch presented a proposed amendment to the sign code which would allow signage to be placed on gas pump canopies; as well as the adjoining building. E. Residential Energy Program - Dennis Welsch Dennis Welsch discussed the possibilities for Apple Valley to participate in a community residential energy conservation program with Minnegasco and other utilities. More information will be submitted to the Planning Commission for their review as it becomes available. 8. OTHER BUSINESS A. Zoning Consistency Reports - Set Public Hearings as Appropriate The Planning Commission directed the staff to establish a formal legal hearing process for all zoning consistency cases at the next available meeting, after each zoning consistency case has been studied by the Planning Commission. Therefore, the next zoning consistency public hearings will be held at the December 6, 1989 Planning Commission Meeting. B. Street Furniture Dennis Welsch provided an update on the staff's request and proposal to amend the City code to establish performance standards and regulations for placement of private improvements on the public right -of -way primarily within the downtown. He sited the examples of news boxes, bus benches, signs, trash containers with advertising - all of which could be placed on the pavement or attached to City street light posts. The staff will report back to the Planning Commission on the progress of this proposed ordinance amendment. C. GTS Seminars The Planning Commission submitted applications for upcoming seminars to be held by the Government Training Service on November 29, 1989. The subject of the seminar would be updating the comprehensive plan. Planning Commission Minutes November 1, 1989 Page 4 D. Council Actions The Planning Commission discussed the Council actions of October 26, 1989 regarding vehicle parking on residential lots. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. kg