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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 15, 2020
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: Chair Tom Melander*, Tim Burke*, Jodi Kurtz*, Paul Scanlan*, David
Schindler*, Ken Alwin*, and Keith Diekmann*.
Members Absent: None
City staff members attending virtual meeting: City Attorney Sharon Hills, Community Develop-
ment Director Bruce Nordquist, City Planner Tom Lovelace, City Engineer Brandon Anderson
Planner Kathy Bodmer, and Planner/Economic Development Specialist Alex Sharpe.
*Present via remote technology
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the agenda.
CD Director Nordquist said no changes.
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Alwin, approving
the agenda. Rollcall vote: Ayes - 7 —Nays - 0.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Kurtz, approving the
Leach Garage Variance Reauthorization — PC17-39-V. Rollcall vote: Ayes - 7 —
Nays - 0.
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Kurtz, approving the
minutes of the meeting of May 20, 2020. Rollcall vote: Ayes - 7 —Nays - 0.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
-- NONE—
5. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS
A. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update—PC17-6-P
City Planner Tom Lovelace is recommending approval of the 2040 Apple Valley Comprehensive
Plan
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SUMMARY:
2017 and 2018 HOme & Garden Expo provided information to public and a public hearing was held June
6,2018. Community Engagement included:
• 2017 and 2018 Home and Garden Expo
• Apple Valley Website—Survey and Updates
• Stakeholder Meetings
• Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Advisory Meetings
• Two Open Houses
SRF Consulting attended the 2017 Home and Garden Expo, conducted an on-line survey and met with
several stakeholders DARTS,ISD 196,CDA,Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce,Dakota County Trans-
portation Division and Sustainable Alliance.
The Planning Commission met with the Consultants seven times during 2017-18.The Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee also met seven times with the consultant.
Open Houses were held in late April and early May.
On June 6, 2018,the Planning Commission held a public hearing. The hearing was open,testimony taken
and the hearing was closed. No action was taken by the Commission at that time.
The draft document will be distributed to our neighboring communities, School Districts 191 and 196,
Black Dog and Vermillion River Watershed districts,Dakota County,MVTA,MnDOT and MnDNR.
The Comprehensive Plan(Comp Plan) is the City's Blueprint to achieve the vision for its future.
Many Comp Plans received by Met Council were considered "incomplete" and therefore addition infor-
mation was requested by Met Council before being considered a"complete" document. Apple Valley re-
ceived a letter saying its Comp Plan was incomplete. There were several minor issues for the Met Council
(i.e. some numbers) including several Land Use and Housing (issues), which took a lot of time to resolve
with the Metropolitan Council to get us where we're at today in 2020.
The contents of the Plan includes 9 chapters.There is a comprehensive sewer plan(which may have already
been)approved,but still needs to be worked with Met Council.
There was audio/video time lost for two minutes due to technical difficulties.
12 keys to Apple Valley vision.
1 — Service 2—A great Place to Live 3 —Business Oriented
4— Safe 5—Parks to Experience 6—Healthy and Active
7— Sustainable 8—Accessible 9— Successful Downtown
10—Exceptional Learning 11 — Technology and Innova- 12—A Community for a Lifetime
tion*
*Technology&Innovation was added [to the 2040 COMM PLAN].
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(The Keys) are something staff looks at as a basis for [moving forward] when considering the Plan. These
are the City's guiding principles that will be used to guide the City during the next 20 years.
Community context is the examination of the physical,demographic, social and economic characteristics
of the City. This tells us how our City is today and how it will likely be tomorrow. These characteristics
influence demands for goods and services,public services,economic capacity to support both private busi-
nesses and local government.
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2000* ? 2010* ?2020** ? 2030** : 2040**
Population ; 45,527 ; 49,084 ? 55,500 ? 59,200 ; 63,600
Households 16,344 ? 18,875 ? 21,700 ; 23,300 ; 24,900
Employment; 12,106 ; 14,279 ; 15,800 ; 16,400 ; 17,100
*Census Count, ** Council Forecast
Mr. Lovelace focused on the 2040 numbers.
Between 2010 and 2040 Apple Valley is forecasted to add:
14,500 residents
6,025 households
2,821 jobs
Apple Valley's population is steadily aging,household sizes have decreased steadily since 1960.Household
size will remain steady.Population growth will be primarily through migration.The physical,demographic,
social and economic characteristics will see change.
Physical and demographic characteristics/view of the City
1. Community context is the examination of the physical,demographic,social and economic characteris-
tics of the City. These characteristics influence demands for goods and services,public services,eco-
nomic capacity to support both private businesses and local government.
2. Apple Valley's population is steadily aging
3. Household sizes have decreased steadily since 1960.
4. Racial diversity is increasing in Apple Valley.
5. Future growth will be driven by migration. This growth will primarily be supported by redevelopment
of existing properties.
6. The city has a good mix of housing styles. Total multi-family development outpaces all single-family
development.
7. Commercial growth has been steady,while industrial investments are increasing again.
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8. Incomes are high in Apple Valley compared to the region, although real incomes declined from 2010
to 2015.The incidence of poverty is increasing.
9. Apple Valley is a net employment exporter— 89% of its working residents have jobs in other jurisdic-
tions.
10. The average work trip for an Apple Valley commuter takes 25 minutes.
Reclamation of the Fischer Sand and Aggregate site is an opportunity to develop more than 400 acres,
establish new employment,and implement some of the goals of this Plan.
Some build-up w/in the community about sustainability and resilience. Recent efforts include:
- GreenStep City
- Performance Buildings
- Utilities,water monitoring and restoration,recycling
- Energy:Note—throughout the Comp Plan,next to a section or paragraph that follows sustainability
and resilience as art of the 2040 Plan,you will find an "Energy Leaf'
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Apple Valley resolved to become a GreenStep City in 2011 and achieved level three status in 2015,having
implemented many new best practices during that time.At the time,level 3 was the highest status that could
be achieved. Since then,the GreenStep program has expanded to levels 4 and 5.The City aspires to become
a level 5 GreenStep City, which requires it to establish additional performance (in building, lighting, and
other similar elements)metrics and demonstrate quantifiable progress toward achieving its goals.
Community review of implications to development or re-development:
1. The population above 65 years is projected to have significant increases in Apple Valley as baby boom-
ers continue to age.
2. Race and ethnicity, as well as the types of households (e.g. live alone,married with kids,non-family,
etc.) are becoming increasingly diverse in Apple Valley.
3. Apple Valley imports its lower-wage work force.
4. While Apple Valley is affordable for most residents, there is a general lack of affordable housing for
low-income earners throughout the Twin Cities metro.Apple Valley is committed to meeting its share
of the regional affordable housing requirement and increasing local access to well-paying, head-of-
household jobs.
5. The current nationwide retail bubble is a concern,given the significant amount of retail space currently
available in Apply Valley.Moving forward,new retail development opportunities have the potential to
add additional stress to existing retail development.
6. Attracts a high-wage workforce/Allows for medical services/Provides a variety of housing options/
Provides multiple uses at a higher intensity and density than how the city has historically developed
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7. Apple Valley seeks to promote equitable technology development and expanded access to technology
through continued reinvestment in public services and consistent community engagement.
Land Use — staff has been working with Met Council on resolving land use and housing issues. After
months of discussion and submittal of supplemental information,the Council determined on June 9,2020,
that the plan was determined complete and ready for final review.
2040 LAND USE MAP slide: In our drive to improve the City of Apple Valley, it is important that we
look at the Land Use Plan. At times,in reports,there is a Comp Plan designation. Some changes,but not a
lot.
2030 TO 2040 CHANGE MAP:
There are changes between 2030 to 2040 Land Use
- Added Manufactured Home (Community)designation(parks on either side of Cedar Ave)
- Worked with Met Council on lingering issues:The Shores Townhomes development in the gravel min-
ing area,near Orchard Place development. A Comp Plan re-designation had to happen once the Comp
Plan was approved. Also true for Kathy (Bodmer)'s work on Cider Ridge Development near Hope
Church; a small commercial development in the NE corner of 145t1i & Cedar Ave. Working produc-
tively with Met Council showed that each instance was "minor enough"that after(CC) approval, did
not need to go back to Met Council for a final approval if an updated Land Use plan was provided.
- Concerning Apple Valley Golf Course,this is a little more substantial as it is not just land use that is
changing,but a new category is being added: Low Density Flex.It will require Met Council's approval.
Query from Melander— There was some push back on Low Density Flex. Has that been approved?
Lovelace response No, it is recommend by the Council to submit a Comp Plan amendment, but this (2040
Comp Plan) needs to be approved by Met Council and adopted by City Council before any new requests
can be submitted. Once that is done, a request(for LDF)will be sent to Met Council for review. Neighbors
and adjacent agencies (ie: schools, DNR) have already been notified of the consideration, as required.
Comments have been received.
DEVELOPMENT PHASING PLAN slide:City snapshot based upon discussions with the Planning Com-
mission and other stakeholders on how(staff) sees the phasing happening.Majority of property that is left
for development is the mining gravel area; south of County Rd 42 and west of Pilot Knob Rd. Approxi-
mately 400 acres,which will not be completely developed until 2030/2040.A lot of redevelopment will be
happening as(staff)moves forward.
Looking at the Downtown Concept Plan,things that could happen: making smaller blocks, looking back
at what AIA [American Institute of Architects] did during planning exercise with the city sometime in the
past,which included some U of MN students that did work on the project. Changing the look of the down-
town in the future by changing to smaller blocks and creating different types of connections in the down-
town area.
CONCEPTUAL LAND USE DIAGRAM: Land Use for the gravel mining area. Slide shows what can
happen in the future,with majority occurring in 2020.Reminder that the PC recommended approval(to the
City Council)of the Orchard Place(L)development including the Preliminary Plat,Subdivision of property
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and other aspects.The Shores(K),southern 10 acres is part of the Pulte Townhome Development. Moving
forward in 2020.
LAND USE GOALS:
General Development
• Direct development to meet needs of the City's residents and workforce.
• Minimize land use conflicts to maintain the functional integrity of distinct uses and individual prop-
erty values.
• Ensure a community with strong,cohesive,identifiable neighborhoods.
• Ensure that the land use plan connects residents to jobs and services.
• Attract and retain businesses that provide head-of-household wages.
• Support a vibrant, successful Downtown as the primary shopping, service, and activity center.
Rehabilitation and Development—Provide a flexible framework to encourage property maintenance,in-
fill redevelopment and adaptive reuse.
Transit-Oriented Development— Looking at the Cedar Ave major corridor as well as County Rd 42, as
these areas continue to develop; looking at different transportation modes,including buses.
• Use "suburban-intensive"transit-oriented development to increase appropriate housing opportuni-
ties and support a compatible mix uses.
• Encourage downtown development and redevelopment will enhance walking and bicycling.
• Manage parking supply to reduce the amount of unused surface parking.
Intergovernmental Relations—having good relationships with Dakota County and Metropolitan Council
as well as maintain a cooperative relationship with other governmental,quasi-governmental,and other non-
profit organizations.
Energy — Seek to minimize energy waste and increase the role of renewables in the public and private
sectors
HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS
At or below 30%AMI 221
31 to 50%AMI 118
51 to 80%AMI 129
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Total Units 468
One of the bigger items—Met Council reviewed the region for affordable housing need over the 7-County
area with which they have jurisdiction and required that(the City)would have to have 468 based on income
level. Staff is hoping to meet those goals,like they did for the 2030(Comp)Plan.
Housing Goals: provide affordable housing, address community needs, supply a variety of housing styles
that would provide for how the community is growing,with aging and diversity,providing housing to meet
future demographic, and encouraging a high standard of property maintenance.
• Work with the Metropolitan Council,the Dakota County Community Development Agency,build-
ers and other involved parties to provide a fair share of the region's affordable housing.
• Use the Comprehensive Plan and other resources to address community housing needs.
• Encourage a supply of housing styles and sizes that lets people of all ages continue to live in Apple
Valley;the supply should adapt to future changes in demographics and meet local labor force needs.
• Continue to encourage a high standard of property maintenance.
• Promote quality housing developments that respect the natural environment and resident health.
• Promote a high level of safety and security for people living in all types of housing.
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from residences by encouraging wider adoption of renewable
resources by utility companies.
• Encourage individual homeowners and owners of rental housing to increase energy independence
and to minimize energy consumption and waste.
Review page 5-21 (of 2040 Comp Plan).A lot of discussion with Metropolitan Council to reach an agree-
ment on the Affordable Housing Implementation Tools and how they would be used.Met Council consid-
ered this table (Table 5.10) as appropriate, and is the type of things (staff) will be looking at. [The table
breaks down which tools will be considered, which have already been used, which will be explored, and
those tools which are unlikely to be used.] This is what the Met Council was looking for even though it
took some time to agree on it.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN—Not required as a chapter,but most communi-
ties have added it as a plan.This includes the City. Plan includes: Attract mixed business,invest in Down-
town, make superblocks for multi-modal movement, reach out for regional-national-global connections,
looking for well educated,trained workers to match job availability in the community, always developing
economic resilience. (AV would become) retail hub of attraction, retention and expansion. Connections
regionally,nationally and globally given proximity to the airport and continue to encourage effective transit
service expansion and fiber optic deployment.
• Attract large employers to the Mixed Business Campus area.
• Invest in the Downtown quadrants.
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• Make the superblocks in the Downtown quadrants more accessible and offer ease of movement for
vehicles,bikes and pedestrians.
• Develop regional,national and global connections.
• Support and develop well educated and trained workers that match job availability and next gener-
ation job growth.
• Develop economic resilience that adapts to trends in business climate and the unknown natural
disasters that could affect City and business services and operations.
(Staff)strategy: Coordinate—Evaluate—Prepare—Promote— as we Grow.
PARKS AND RECREATION— Confluence, a group hired by the City's Parks and Recreation Dept,put
together a more comprehensive plan for Parks and Rec. Along w/Confluence is added information to the
2040 Comp Plan in order to meet the Met Council's requirements.
CITY PARKS MAP*: shows the number of parks we have in the community. (Staff) is always looking
at what's available, and what is needed.
*This was last slide in presentation to the PC,but more information followed.
Chapter 9—Water Resources:
• Includes surface water,sanitary,water services, and water resources.
• Always trying to maintain our surface water goals.Enhancing wetlands,providing for quality and quan-
tity of ground water,provide water and environment resources through education,public involvement,
and cooperation. The Comp Plan shows several water systems throughout its pages.
Water Strategies ... as we move into 2040.
• Water Supply Plan includes a plan for prioritizing water use,reducing demand and implementing emer-
gency water connections.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
• The City has adopted a Federal Emergency Response Plan
• The current City's DNR Water Supply Plan contains water supply protection measures.
SOURCE WATER PROTECTION
• Strategies that address the vulnerability rating of the aquifer and to protect the water supply.
• Public education programs on wellhead protection.
• Proactive management of existing,unsealed and unused wells.
• Proactive management of other potential sources of contamination.
• Monitoring of well water levels and possible contaminants.
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WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
• Continue the water conservation techniques employed over the last 10 years and annually evaluate and
expand them as appropriate.
• A meter replacement program underway and it is anticipated that all meters will be replaced by 2020.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
• Incorporate projects in future Capital Improvement Program.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
• Pull production wells every 7 years.
• Pull Water Treatment Plant(WTP)high service pumps every 8 years.
• Annual Inspections for leak detection of one-third of the water system plus on cast iron pipe, PVC,
overlay areas,etc.
• Valve operation program - schedule as time permits.
• Semi-annual hydrant flushing and inspection program in the spring and fall.
• Reservoir maintenance: warranty inspection at 2 years,touch up repairs at 10 to 12 years,total recon-
ditioning at 20 to 25 years. Annual check of Cathodic protection at selected sites.
• Valve,meter,equipment,etc.upgrades and replacements are budgeted and scheduled as necessary.
Staff is looking for a recommendation that the City Council adopt the 2040 Plan.
• Right now it is with Met Council for review.
• Last week(7/9)the Community Development committee reviewed and approved the plan;
• Yesterday(7/14)the Environment Committee reviewed the Plan and recommended approval;
• On 22nd of July,the full Met Council will take a look at it,and will {hopefully) make a recommen-
dation to approve the plan.
Once (recommended for approval by Met Council), staff will "shepherd the positive vote"to the City
Council who will take a look on the 23,d, and provide to adopt the Plan. Staff will also forward(PC's)
recommendation from tonight to the City Council, so they will know what recommendation is prior to
consideration on the 231d
Any questions?No questions
MOTION: Commissioner Schlinder moved, seconded by Commissioner Burke recommending
to City Council to adopt the Apple Valley 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Rollcall vote: Ayes - 7 —Nays - 0.
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6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. The Cove at Lake Farquar Sketch Plan—PC20-XX-XXX
Planner Kathy Bodmer introducing a request for sketch plan review being brought forward by
JMH Land Development, Custom One Homes, and property owners Randy and Carolyn Buller.
Request Actions: Tonight is an informal review for the Planning Commission to learn more about
the project, an opportunity to provide feedback, and if there are any initial questions or comments.
When project moves forward, there will be a number of actions needed:
Pt Rezoning ofthe property from "R-l" (Single family, 40,000 sfmin. lot) to "PD" (Planned De-
velopment)
2nd Subdivision by preliminary plat to create 14 detached townhome and three detached single
family lots.
3rd Conditional use permit for rezoning the property to PD within the SH district
4th Variance to allow use ofprivate street to serve the single family detached homes on the west
side ofthe site.
5th Site plan review/building permit authorization for the 14 detached villa townhomes.
Location — 13009 Diamond Path: The site is the Buller properties, 3 lots on the east side of
Farquar Lake, 2 lots are vacant/ 1 contains the existing home. The total area is 8.2 acres
Google Earth Oblique Aerial view shows lower left is where clearing for(original)house is,North
is left, from Farquar Lake.
Comp plan guides the property for LD (low density) development at 3-6 units. Proposal right now
is at 2.1 units/acre, below designation but Comp Plan has comment of, "...in cases of infill when
there are environmentally sensitive areas the density may be lower than classification." The City
acknowledges and accepts that.
Zoned as "R-F (SF residential, 40,000 sq. ft. min.) and "SH" (Shoreland Overlay) because it is
within 1000' of Farquar Lake. A zone on zone designation. The Shoreland Overlay provides ad-
ditional requirements for DNR designated lakes within the City. Additional requirements are in-
tended to help protect and enhance the quality of the City lakes.
Because the petitioners are requesting a rezoning of the property from R-1 to PD [planned Devel-
opment], this is going to trigger the need for the City to look at its Shoreland Overlay Zoning
designation and how that it is set up. Presently the City's ordinance does not have a mechanism
that allows the rezoning. And as discussed w/the City Attorney's Office, it was brought to light
that we do need to update the Shoreland Overlay District to bring it into compliance or update it
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with today's State DNR requirements. There really hasn't been a substantial update to the City's
Shoreland Overlay District, since it was created in 1988. It is due for a little update.
Contour Map —note the site has steep slopes and knolls that will take some engineering to work
within.
A GIS map from Dakota County shows a topographic map of the lay of the land. It shows on the
NW side is large knoll. You can also see the land layout on the east and middle of property.
A few years ago,property owners began to pursue development of the property and their plan was
to create 7 single family lots. This would have met requirements for R-1 Zoning and Shoreland
Overlay, although a number of other issues ensued. This is important to keep in mind as a devel-
opment like this would not require a rezoning of the property.
Copy of grading plan at that time — somewhat misleading in the plan, is that all properties would
like to take advantage of the lakeshore but this is not shown. It did not show individual docks and
beaches for the individual parcels.
Petitioners presented a sketch plan which provided for 14 detached villa townhomes and 3 single-
family lots. Properties were be serviced by a provide street and private driveways. Only 2 access
points into the development are shown as they are limited by Dakota County and have responded
to that. The private streets for the villas as 26' and the driveway to the SF homes as 16' wide.
Focusing on the villas: TH are kept close to private street, allows developer to create a couple of
open space lots. 1 natural w/vegetation & buffering to protect lake and include infiltration basin,
the other would contain an association access to the lake (ie dock w/14 slips),picnic area, beach.
SF homes—shared access from Diamond Path.Existing home would remain as is and 2 new homes
would be added. Important to note: A variance would be needed to allow for a shared driveway
(from the street) for the single family homes. Usually the City does NOT want to see that because
it's difficult for HOAs to maintain over time, especially with few homes. Another issue is that
newly created lots do not abut a public right-of-way, which is something the City has NOT ap-
proved in the past.
Issues:
• Farquar Lake is classified as an "Impaired Waters" lake.
• Any development of the site will require careful design to reduce impacts to the lake.
• Wetland identified on site.
• City will require detailed grading, utility, and tree preservation/mitigation plans in con-
junction with the review and approval of the preliminary plat to confirm the lots can be
developed with minimal impacts to the lake and wetland.
0 2 of the 3 SF lots do not abut public ROW.
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• Current"SH" Zoning District needs to be updated.
• Private streets need turn-arounds and curb and gutter. Fire concerned about private drive-
way lengths and widths shown. Need to ensure"Fire Department access".
• Noise mitigation needed along Diamond Path.
• Stormwater infiltration basins and maintenance agreements will be required.
• Buffers will be required for the shoreland area and abutting the wetland.
• Replacement trees should be dispersed throughout development. Tree diversity needed.
• Will need to engage the Lakeshore Homeowners' Association
Planning Commission is asked to identify any particular zoning issues.
• No official action is required. The owner wishes to introduce the project and receive
feedback from the Planning Commission prior to submitting a formal application.
• It is recommended that the Planning Commission not state specifically whether or not they
would approve or deny the request, but rather, identify the specific zoning and/or subdi-
vision questions or issues they might have with the proposed project.
Questions:
Commissioner Diekman is concerned about the hill/wall between the Single Family homes and
the townhomes.
Kathy refers to developer who is on-line this evening.
No other comments at this time
Mark Sonstegard Presentation
JMH Land development—developing land for national homebuilders for past 24 yrs ... in the City
of Apple Valley, I have worked with Arcon Development, in the final phases of Cedar Isle, over-
saw development of Orchard Point, a number of years back I have worked with Traditions on a
portion of the development of Cobblestone.
JMH Land is an off-shoot company of S.M. Hentges & Sons out of Jordan, MN
A land development general contractor who have been working in the Twin Cities about 40 years,
currently doing $100M worth of contracts, yearly. They specialize in site grade work, concrete
paving, bridges, and erosion control.
JMH similar to other developers in Metro that do development work in house — develop, buy,
grade, including all improvements
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Custom One Homes — Builder Partner, 30 years of building experience in the Twin Cities, Todd
Polifka will address his visions of the homes.
Westwood Professional Services—Civil Engineering. Westwood staff has been designing and en-
gineering unique neighborhoods in the Twin Cities since early 70s. Ryan Bluhm is the engineer
for this particular job.
CONCEPT SKETCH PLAN
Site planning (as Kathy mentioned)
...from access points, working towards the lake...
2 private entrances as directed by the County,with a buffer between Diamond Path and the private
street that runs parallel to Diamond Path, for the townhomes.
In order to create a buffer area btwn homes and lake, the townhomes would be built closer to
Diamond Path, farther from the lake.
2 components: Villa area and custom lot area. Site plan conceptually shows 17 home sites with a
density of 2.1 units/acre
Villa area includes: private drive, villa lots, and common buffer lot between the villa lots and the
lake.
North portion of site includes existing home with the possibility of adding 1 or 2 custom homes.
Referring to an earlier question about putting villa homes in the (SF) area, it seemed awkward to
add a couple other villas next to the existing SF home (lot 3). Contour of area is pretty significant,
and anything built there really needs to be customized.
There is approx. 1,030 ft of lake shore.
Facts, dimensions, and percentages
Lakeshore overview — 1,030 linier feet of lake shore, 37% of shore abuts the custom lots, 80' of
active area for the Villa Community use, 572' or 56%would remain natural
Development Area Overview — Breakdown of overall area — 7.7 acres above the ordinary high
water area, 30%of area towards custom lots,44%to villa development,including private road and
land between private road and Diamond Path as well as the villa themselves, remaining 2 acres
(26%) is the common lot that buffers the lake from the villas.
Villa Lakeside Open Space Overview— 15% or .3 acre would include a trail to the lake, gathering
space, beach area, and common dock for use by villa residents. Remaining 1.7 acres (85%) of
common lot will be used to keep a buffer between finished villa lot area and the lake itself.
Villa OHWL Set Back Overview—The common lot also creates a slightly larger setback area. The
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ordinance requires a min 75' set back, site plan puts villa homes at an average 117' from shoreland,
averaging 42' or more above minimum.
This slide shows a cross section from Diamond Path thru private path down to the dock area, and
another cross section through one of the infiltration systems. You can see how much space this
plan puts out there, between the lake and homes.
Illustrative Cross Sections
Side view of cross sections
Section A-A. Area from dock to common space then uphill covering non-active common (or pas-
sive) area to villa lot itself to private road and then up even further to Diamond Path. The slope up
will be part of screening and buffering of Diamond Path.
Section B-B. Further to the south, through the infiltration basins. See the distance the homes are
from the lake. Homes are set for a great view but access to the lake would be confined to the active
area
Several challenges: building items to work out, change of zoning to PD, stormwater mgmt. plans
need to be established and worked on to make sure the lake is protected. There is an existing
sanitary sewer line along lake shore; plan is to tap into it once and then bring it up to the private
street and allow for homes to hook-up to it.
Biggest challenge (which Mark has experience with) is building homes abutting a lake. How to
safely develop along a lake. I like the idea of besides normal redundancy, silt fence, silt fence, and
where to store temporary topsoil to protect the lake. The idea is to create a large buffer and estab-
lishing early in development process, keeping development up and further away from the lake.
Goal —to bring a unique, boutique neighborhood
The concept plan is a good start—meeting the County's requirements for Diamond Path
Existing home in good shape in plans to be remodeled and resold ...
Brings life style housing to Apple Valley in a strong market,
Concept plan minimizes the development impact on the lake, keeping development up and away
from the lake shore
Finally, the plan establishes a long term, conservative buffer area for the lake.
Plan/Elevation Concept of Townhome(s)
Custom One Homes - Todd(not available)
Custom One Homes has been building in the Twin Cities for 30 years. Slide is the s le of SF or
Villa homes they are planning on building, the actual will be a little narrower and not have the
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third-stall garage. What is felt will work best is a lower-level rambler with a walk-out, from the
lake you won't be looking at a 3-story home, it will be a 2-story with a walk-out.
Villa style w/master suite and typically another bedroom in the basement. It's a unique idea,it's a good
idea,(JMH)is anxious to work with staff in bringing the final items for the plat application.
Questions/Comments/Feedback?
Commissioner Diekman—Mr. Chair, on lot 11, how far is it from shore line?
Mark right A 75; at set back at 79'
Commissioner Scanlan—Mr. Chair, how would the villa homeowners have access to the common
space? Would they have to have a pathway from the back of their home or would they have to go
all the way down to the northend to pick-up the lake access walkway?
Mark right now on the concept plan, the private street would be their access; they would walk
out to the private street and get on the trail(that is shown in the concept plan), and then take trail
down to lake. There would be a planned reared yard trail or shortcuts down to the lake.
Commissioner Scanlan - how far for lot 14 to get to the lake, if they walked the entire distance?
Mark—quick kitchen table scale: 100'from home to private street to trail, and the trail looks to
be about 300'from the beach. about 400 ft
Commissioner Scanlan - Have you explored options as far as having access from the rear of the
homes?
Mark we would, but we really want to limit impervious, so maybe paved or grass trail in back-
yards, but want to keep buffer zone as natural as possible w/out having residents walking through
it.
Commissioner Scanlan— So, there wouldn't be walking on the sidewalks up front, they would be
walking on the private street to get to the access point?
Mark looking at engineering comments, at some point there is supposed to be a trail corridor on
Diamond Path. This would need to be addressed with either an escrow or w/... there is some plan,
but that is in the county right-of-way. This is a 14 lot development on a private street and will not
be too busy for residents to walk on it.
Commissioner Kurtz—why isn't common area more centralized
Mark trying to stay away the wetland, stormwater management suggested it would be easiest at
this point
Commissioner Diekman - What is the depth of driveway? Any overflow parking?
Mark—20 to 22124 feet,possible parallel parking, 26'wide street, will need to see what will work
best. Possibly only one side ofparking
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Chair Melander — 1967 was first time on Lake Farquar, lived on Lake Alemagnis and was lake
president for some time; Alemeda is in tough shape, Farquare in tougher shape,w/algea and pond-
ing issues. Uphill away from the lake, familiarty with silt fences still allows runoff to lake. Would
be difficult to keep care on the lake. Although low density, this (housing) looks to be about as
much as it could be, at the limit of what is required..
Mark reiterates the challenge of building next to a lake, double silt fence will help to control
water run-off to infiltration area/ponds, best management used is doubled silt fence, build tempo-
rary berms w/top soil to hold heaving rains. Will need to work w/engineering staff to work on a 2-
3 phase plan to grade the site and get it ready to build on top.
Chair Melander—what%would be graded?
Mark buffer will remain same; approx 20-30 ft, will need to grade about 80016. A lot depends on
what can be done with the north area, it could remain the same, but just moving some pads around.
For the Villa area at least '/ of common lot area as well as everything up to Diamond Path.
Chair Melander—voices concern about lake...we will need to see something really detailed,if this
goes farther.
CD Director Nordquist — curious about number of bedrooms & bathrooms, square footage for
lower level and main level?
Mark a bedroom upstairs, maybe another down stairs; geared towards empty nester or single
person life style. at this price range 3-bedroom, 2 112 bath, with decks & sunrooms, etc.
Commissioner Scanlan (to Kathy) —north access point at the curve, exiting from development, is
that a concern for exiting?
Kathy access points will be set by county which they have already pin pointed
Commissioner Scanlan— concerning the custom home sites, there is no turn around;
Kathy to be explored because at issue is that there must be a turn-around for a street 200' or
more.
Commissioner Scanlan — concerned similar to Melander; on the pressures (the plan) will put on
the lake, itself, looking at the original proposal;would the SF homes only cause more or less of an
impact?
Kathy that will have to be a question to be looked at as part of the (new) development. Kathy
would prefer to defer to Brandon (City Engineer). Expectation of a SF home to have direct ac-
cess...
CD Director Nordquist-we rarely talk about this,but fire access is also of concern with the private
roads. Uponor's local manufacture of[fire suppression available]...
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MOTION: Commissioner Schindler moved, seconded by Commissioner Alwin to adjourn the
meeting at 7:56 p.m. Rollcatl vote: Ayes- 7 -Nays- 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Mari Salamanca, Planning Department Assistant
Approved by the Apple Valley Planning Commission/
on 8/5/2020 Tom Melander, Chair