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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/1989PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF APPLE VALLEY December 20, 1989 �$dgm[Zf `L71�1d The December 20, 1989 meeting of the Apple Valley Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Robert Erickson at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Apple Valley City Hall. Members Present: Chairman Erickson, Members Carlson, Gowling, Sterling, and Weldon. Staff Present: Richard Kelley, Meg McMonigal, Kurt Chatfield, Scott Hickok, Dennis Welsch, and Randy Johnson. Others Present: See the sign -in sheet. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as submitted. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 6, 1989 The minutes of the December 6th meeting were approved as written. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (One motion sends items needing no discussion on to the City Council with the staff recommendation.) None. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Park and Recreation Development Plan LOCATION: City of Apple Valley, Minnesota PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley (PC89- 076 -P) (Continued From 12 -6 -89) STAFF REPORT: December 6, 1989 by Associate Planner Meg McMonigal Associate Planner Meg McMonigal presented a report and summarized the development of the update to the Park and Recreation Plan. She described the service areas for neighborhood parks and the acquisition areas proposed for the future. She also discussed the trail system from Greenleaf Park to Johnny Cake Ridge Road and the southern area athletic complex plans. Planning Commission Minutes December 20, 1989 Page 2 Member Weldon asked for clarification regarding the development of a park near the intersection of 160th Street and Cedar Avenue; especially in the Apple Ponds area. He noted that within the next year there may be over seventy (70) more residential units constructed in that development. Randy Johnson explained that the City has the option to acquire up to 5 acres of parkland to be used as a typical neighborhood park. A timetable or development will be consistent with the completion of the subdivision. Member Weldon stated that there were only twelve (12) lots remaining in the existing phases of the Apple Ponds Development, but fifty -five (55) additional lots will be plated in 1990. Chairman Erickson opened the meeting to citizen comment. Don Erickson, 13660 Pennock Avenue, asked for additional information regarding development of a park along Pennock Avenue. Meg McMonigal responded that the City's park plan requires that a neighborhood park of a 3 to 5 acre size be built somewhere along Pennock Avenue. Members of the Valleywood Golf Course Men's Club, including Arnold Rosenow, 7812 Whitney Drive, Tom Zinck, 6150 132nd Street, and Dave Kelvie, 13900 Everest Avenue, expressed concern regarding the capital improvements plan for the golf course. They stated that more concern should be placed on rebuilding tees, the greens, and installing the sprinkler systems than is currently done. They expressed concern about the asphalt pathways and the apparent disregard for the closeness of the asphalt pathways to the greens. Parks and Recreation Director Randy Johnson responded that the design of the pathway system is done by the Golf Course Manager and the Parks Maintenance Director. It is also reviewed by the Park and Recreation Committee. Randy Johnson invited the Valleywood Golf Course Men's Club to participate at the next Park and Recreation Committee Meeting. He stated that he will send notice of the meeting to the citizens concerned about this issue. The Men's Club also expressed concern about the patron card system that would allow for frequent users to have a reduced price. In addition, the Men's Club was concerned about the prices of equipment in the Country Club, stating that equipment was over priced. Member Gowling asked the Men's Club to participate on an ongoing basis through the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee. Member Weldon recalled that major courses throughout the country will change over the next decade because of the amount of water and fertilizer necessary to keep them green. Chairman Erickson asked the Park and Recreation° Department and the Committee to consider placing a small one -half acre, passive park in or near the downtown, which would be excessible to the senior citizens who currently live in the Apple Valley Villa. Planning Commission Minutes December 20, 1989 Page 3 Associate Planner Meg McMonigal noted that a mini park may be appropriate in this area. Associate Planner Meg McMonigal noted that the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee has already recommended approval of the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Erickson asked for further public comment. There was none. He closed the public hearing. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Carlson, second by Member Gowling to recommend approval of the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The motion carried unanimously. 6. LAND USE /ACTION ITEMS None. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS - Verbal Reports A. Sign Ordinance Revisions Associate Planner Meg McMonigal reported on progress to update the sign code. B. Neighborhood Center Zoning Revisions - Draft Community Development Director Dennis Welsch reported on the progress to update and consolidate the neighborhood centers zoning by creating one neighborhood convenience center zoning district. He noted that a public hearing to complete this amendment has been scheduled for January 3, 1990. C. Sand and Gravel Discussion Community Development Director Dennis Welsch reported on the Sand and Gravel Mining Environmental Impact Statement review process and the technical review meetings that had been held on December 12th, 13th, 14th and 18th. He illustrated a series of standards found in the Environmental impact Statement which may be included in the City's revised sand and gravel ordinance when this ordinance is considered at a public hearing on January 3, 1990. Chairman Erickson asked if there was need to consider outside input from the cities of Burnsville, Lakeville, and Rosemount regarding the drafting of the ordinance. A general discussion ensued regarding who was responsible for input into a City ordinance. Planning Commission Minutes December 20, 1989 Page 4 8. OTHER BUSINESS A. Congratulations to Planning Intern Kurt Chatfield. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Sterling to adopt Resolution PC12/20/89a. The motion carried unanimously. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 12/20/89a A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO 1989 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING INTERN KURT CHATFIELD 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 KURT CHATFIELD has provided valuable planning contribution to the city planning program including formal project presentations to the city planning commission and establishment of the city housing and population projection program, 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 KURT CHATFIELD has performed his 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 to express its appreciation for a job well done and to wish KURT CHATFIELD best wishes as a public planner, and further, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission and Staff of the City of Apple Valley to proclaim to all those interested, that KURT CHATFIELD, 1989 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 that position. Planning Commission Minutes December 20, 1989 Page 5 Adopted this, the 20th day of December, 1989. Robert Erickson, Chairman ATTEST Dennis P. Welsch, Community Development Director B. Chairman Erickson asked staff to request a clarification from City Administrator Tom Melena regarding what he expects the Planning Commission to do in the terms of rezoning along the Palomino Ridge site now that the Supreme Court decision is complete. The staff will respond at a future meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.