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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 18, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Melander at
7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Tom Melander, Tim Burke, Keith Diekmann, Jodi Kurtz and Paul Scanlan.
Members Absent: Ken Alwin and David Schindler.
Staff Present: City Attorney Sharon Hills, City Engineer Brandon Anderson, Community
Development Director Bruce Nordquist, City Planner Tom Lovelace, Planner Kathy
Bodmer and Department Assistant Joan Murphy.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the agenda.
Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist said item 5A Applewood Pointe was
removed from the agenda.
MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, approving the
agenda as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Kurtz, approving the
minutes of the meeting of December 4, 2019. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Apple Valley Commercial Center PC19-20-SB
Chair Melander opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
Planner Kathy Bodmer stated Scannell Properties #281, LLC and Menard, Inc. wish to realign a
common lot line between two lots to create a lot for construction of a 117,000 sq. ft. flex industrial
office/warehouse building. The subdivision will help to reshape the Scannell lot and make it more
suitable for development. The property is guided for industrial development and zoned "I-2"
(General Industrial). The proposed project is a permitted use in the zoning district, but subdivision
and site plan issues have been identified that will need to be addressed.
The Scannell parcel was outside of the Menard's development, which makes it outside of the PD
(Planned Development) zoning district for Menard's. The Menard's parcels are zoned PD-1053. The
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proposed new portion of the parcel to be included in the Scannell property will need to be rezoned,
either to I-2 or PD to follow the location of the new property lines. A new public hearing will need
to be held to consider the zoning amendment.
The plat involves shifting a common lot between the Menard and Scannell properties to create a
buildable lot. Right-of-way is dedicated for Johnny Cake Ridge Road and 147th Street West. The
lot as it abuts Fernando Ave is 22.54' and needs to be increased to a minimum of 50' wide.
Access to the site is proposed from both 147th Street West to the north and Fernando Avenue to the
west. A right turn lane will be required for the access off of 147th Street.
The proposed building is oriented so that the front of the building faces north. The rear loading dock
area faces south and will be visible from both Johnny Cake Ridge Road on the east and Fernando
Avenue on the west. A 5' setback is shown from the south edge of the truck dock circulation area to
the south property line. Berming and landscaping are not possible within the 5' area, but are needed.
Ms. Bodmer reviewed the parking requirements, grading and drainage, landscaping plan and
elevations.
Chair Melander commented that trucks used to be 50 feet long and became 65 feet long and
buildings that do not . If that
area would get shortened up much and if trucks get any longer this would be an obsolete building
from the beginning. He would be inclined to leave a shorter setback to make it a functional building
in the future.
Commissioner Diekmann said regarding limitations on the outdoor storage, he asked what would be
outside and asked if it would be the garbage and recycling.
Ms. Bodmer replied yes and it would be in a normal enclosure.
Commissioner Scanlan inquired if there was any concern for fire access if the entrance was on the
west side of the building.
Ms. Bodmer answered that the petitioner provided a truck turn drawing that shows going up to the
dock doors. Staff would need something going around the site but concerns were not identified by
the Fire Department.
Dan Salzer, Scannell Properties, said he would be working with staff to cover any concerns.
Chair Melander closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
5. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS
- NONE -
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6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates.
Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist stated that the next regular Planning
Commission meeting would take place Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further comments from the Planning Staff or Planning Commission, Chair Melander
asked for a motion to adjourn.
MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan to adjourn the
meeting at 7:20 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joaut urphy, Planning Assistant
Appi°ovcc by tle Apple Valley Panning Commission
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David Schindler, Secretary