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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/07/1988CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 1988 1. CALL TO ORDER: Regular monthly meeting of the City of Apple Valley Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on September 7, 1988 at the Apple Valley City Hall by Chairman Bob Erickson. Members present: Chairman Robert Erickson; Members Richard Carlson, Alan Felkner, Marcia Cowling, Frank Kleckner, and Virginia Sterling. Members absent: Phillip Peterson. Staff Present: Lon Aune, Keith Gordon,. Rick Kelley„ Meg McMonigal, . Dennis Welsch. s Others Present: See sign in sheet. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved as submitted. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 20, AND AUGUST 17, 1988: Motion of Carl- son, seconded by Cowling, to approve minutes of July 20, as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0 - Abstain 1 ( Felkner). MOTION: Sterling, second by Carlson, to approve minutes of August 17 as submitted. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0 - Abstain - 3. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: No items were presented. 5. LAND USE /ACTION ITEMS: A. Preliminary Plat for Valley Way Village 7th Addition LOCATION: Northeast Corner at County Road #42 & Pilot Knob Road. PETITIONER: Wensmann Homes, Inc. Associate Planner Meg McMonigal provided a background report dated August 17, 1988 regarding the Valley Way preliminary plat within which the Planning Staff recommended approval. Member Felkner asked if there was a pond needed. City Engineer Gordon responded the pond would be reduced but would be required and that an additional berm would be placed on the site, Member Kleckner asked if the project met all setbacks. Staff responded affirmatively. Planner McMonigal noted that a landscape plan and a com- plete grading plan will be necessary before the building permit approval process is complete. MOTION: Kleckner, second by_Sterling, recommending approval of preliminary plat, subject to the landscape and grading plan review at the time of building permit approval. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. Planning Commission Minutes September 7, 1988 Page 2 5B. Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for Carrollton 5th Addition. LOCATION: Northwest Corner of Pennock Avenue and County Road #42. PETITIONER: Carrollton Development. Director of Planning and Development Dennis Welsch presented a staff report dated September 7, 1988 in which he reviewed eight issues submitted by the staff and suggested solutions. Developer Dick Winkler provided background regarding the work he had completed and stated he was willing to work with the quad owners and the owners of the surrounding homes to get the construction of berms and land- scaping completed, He stated that the staff report of September 7th was consistent with his ideas and he was in agreement with it. The members of the Planning Commission then requested information regarding the staff report. Member Cowling asked if the Park Committee should determine whether a park was necessary on this site. Member Erickson agreed with Member Cowl- ing but stated that it had been dealt with at two different times, most recently in 1988 at which time a park was felt to be appropriate for the area. Member Kleckner asked for clarification on the location of the armory. (Staff responded at the northwest corner of 147th Street and County Road 42.) Member. Carlson asked if the same conditions would apply to the armory as were originally stated in the first proposal with the armory adjacent to the fire station. Staff responded affirmatively. Member Sterling asked if there was room between the houses on Lot 8 and the quad units. She asked if money had been budgeted for the play equip- ment. City Planner Kelley responded that money would be set aside in the capital improvements program of the coming years. Member Sterling also requested information regarding crossing guards and cooperation with the School District. Member Erickson asked if the Planning Commission would have input regarding the remedial actions necessary after the appraisals are com- plete. Staff responded that they would be reviewed with the Planning Commission. Member Kleckner asked about the location of the armory and what the ultimate end use would be for the lots directly north of the armory on Haven Drive. Member Erickson asked for clarification regarding the errors in the maps and City actions related to the map. Mark Ceminsky, 14625 Hallmark Drive, requested an opportunity to present information to the Planning Commission. Chairman Erickson asked the Commission to break for 10 minutes while Ceminsky and the neighbors prepared a joint response. The meeting reconvened at 8:23 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting September 7, 1988 Page 3 Mark Ceminsky provided a map and recommendations regarding the Car- rollton Estates Addition as recommended by the property owners. 1) Land- scaping around the quad units should be a double row of evergreens, 5 -6 feet tall. He expressed concern about drainage around the berm along 14748 Hallmark Drive. The berm in that location should be reduced. He would prefer to see a series of screenings with trees in that location. City Engineer Cordon stated that the drainage swale would be needed on both sides of the berm and therefore would be in the backyards of both the quad units and the single family units on the other side of the berm. A general discussion ensued regarding the drainage around the berm. Bob Erickson requested the City Engineer review the berm, on -site, with the property owners and the developers to determine the proper drainage and size of the berm. Mark Ceminsky responded to staff issues 2, 3, and 5 regarding, access, design, park design and the armory location. He suggested that the City purchase all of the land from Haven Drive south to County Road 42 and place the armory on Outlot B, establishing a park on Outlot A. He sug- gested the City should plat the land it purchases and reduce the number of lots from 12 to eight. The neighborhood suggested that if the City pur- chases, plats and sells the land, there would be enough profit left from the sale of the land to make the park improvements necessary, as proposed by the landscape architectural plan. Mr. Ceminsky asked whether the City Forester had reviewed the site and placed a value on the trees at the rear of the proposed armory site. Member Kleckner stated that there was more expense to this project than was obvious and noted agreed with City Planner Rick.Kelley that the City is not in the development business and platting of land is not an appropriate role for the City to undertake. Mr. Ceminsky continued his presentation as representative of the Carrollton neighborhood. He suggested that the access to Westview School should contain stop signs and crossings at Hayes Drive and noted that children do cross as 145th Street. Upper 145th Street should have yellow crossing lights as well as Hayes Road. City Planner Rick Kelley discussed the stop sign theory in relation to speed. He noted that there are no crossing light signals currently in existence within the community. Mem- ber Erickson asked if stop signs do not resolve the speeding or safety problems, could flashing lights resolve the case. Rick Kelley said that in order to understand the driving mentality of the high school students, it is best to make as few drastic changes as possible. The citizens re- quested that a painted crosswalk and caution signs be placed at upper 145th Street may help. Mr. Ceminsky noted that high school students are now able to park in the Hayes Community Center parking lot. Member Cowl- ing noted that several schools have already have 45 MPH streets adjacent to the schools. Member Erickson suggested that the staff and neighbors should work with the police department on the speed issues. A citizen suggested that flashing lights should be available at all hours and not just at the hours when school is in session because the play area will be used all summer long and the Hayes Community building is used day and Planning Commission Meeting September 7, 1988 Page 4 night all year long. Member Felkner noted that is the school uses the Hayes lot, then the school should have additional crossing guards on Hayes Road to protect the elementary school students. Member Sterling suggested that staff look at the Galaxie Avenue speed adjacent to Greenleaf School. There are crossing guards utilized at this location. Mr. Ceminsky continued his presentation and noted that the neighbors preferred three lots on 147th Street and Guthrie and recommended that a green area be placed on the fourth lot and that a green area be con- structed between the business zoning and the Guthrie lot. The homeowners feel the lots are saleable. Member Erickson asked Mr. Ceminsky whether berms and trees would be as successful as a buffer. City Planner Kelley clarified that a berm will be installed this year but the landscaping will be completed at the time that development occurs on the business lots or at such earlier time that the developer provides the landscaping. Mr. Ceminsky asked for clarification regarding the dimensions from the street to the berm. City Planner Kelley noted that with the setbacks from the curb line and a 6 -foot berm, the approximate setback would be at least 63 feet to the first business building. Mr. Ceminsky asked the Commission who would be responsible for maintenance of the berm and how permanent would the berm and landscaping be. In response, City Planner Kelley noted that the City could require an easement and planting require- ments during the platting process for the business to be constructed on the site. A general discussion of the effectiveness of berms ensued. Mr. Ceminsky requested the Planning Commission and City Engineer look at the berms along the east side of lots 1 -8, which are adjacent to Guthrie Ave- nue and to review the swale and drainage areas adjacent to it. Regarding screening houses from the quad units and the impact that the quad units may have on the value of single family structures, Mr. Ceminsky asked that the Planning Commission include four houses instead of two in their recommendation. Those four would be located at 14716, 14724, 14748 Hallmark and 14731 Guthrie Avenue. He suggested that the property at 14713 Guthrie should be bought back by the developer and the homeowner relocated to another lot. Mr. Winkler suggested that the builder should buy back the lot instead of the developer. Mr. Ceminsky suggested that the Planning Commission should review the high traffic on Guthrie and Haven Drive, especially because of the an- ticipated retail traffic that will be created by development on 147th Street. The neighbors suggested that the City should construct "local traffic only" signs at the entrances to Guthrie and Haven Drives from 147th Street. Citizens suggested that the original plan had no retail business located along or adjacent to Guthrie and they would prefer to see houses Planning Commission Minutes September 7, 1988 Page 5 instead of berms because the houses add to the neighborhood feeling. It was suggested that the low price of these three lots would allow them to be sold to families with lower incomes. A general discussion ensued re- garding the value of putting houses adjacent to retail business areas. Mr. Winkler stated that the housing placed on the three or four lots would not sell because they would be adjacent to the retail business. He also expressed concern about the number of lots available because a storm sewer line runs from the northeast to the southwest through at least one of the lots. Member Kleckner agreed with Mr. Winkler stating that the retail business area, as proposed, simply invites a future problem if three residential structures are constructed on those three lots. Mr. Ceminsky and the Planning Commission discussed the available lots at 147th and Guthrie, especially as it related to the storm sewer lines. Chairman Erickson thanked Mr. Ceminsky for the manner and orderliness of his presentation representing the neighborhood. A citizen responded that the Planning Commission has not reviewed the traffic situation in that cul -de -sacs should be created at both Guthrie and Haven Drives or a single lane entrance should be constructed into the Guthrie and Haven Drives area. A general discussion ensued regarding.the traffic flow and structur- ing of traffic from the retail area. A citizen noted that there will be increased traffic on Haven Drive because of the armory /community center. In the future, traffic would flow south on Hayes, east on Haven Drive and enter the community center parking lot at 147th Street. Members Carlson and Erickson requested the staff to explain constrains to be placed on the armory site, which would reduce the amount of traffic which could flow to the north and west on that site. City Engineer Gordon clarified information regarding the number of lots available at 147th and Guthrie. He noted there would be a 120' gap between the last lot currently existing on Guthrie and the next lot that would be available. This 120° gap is the location of the diagonally placed storm sewer which is at least 54" in diameter. There would be not continuous lots adjacent to existing Lot 7 and therefore, the idea of the buffer between the residential structures and the retain business areas would be somewhat nullified. After further consideration, the Planning Commission provided the following motions: Planning Commission Minutes September 7, 1988 Page 6 STAFF SUGGESTED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW PURPOSE WAS TO: REVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS, DETERMINE WHAT IS REALISTIC, RECOMMEND ALTERNATIVES TO THE ORIGINAL RECOMMENDATIONS OF JUNE 1, 1988 FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1988. Dennis Welsch provided recommendations on 8 issues related to Carrollton Estates: ISSUE 1. .Landscaping around quad homes. Developer is in process of completing berm on the quad site and will add additional rows of pine.. or spruce trees between the back yards in addition to Good Value Homes Quad Landscaping. MOTION: Carlson moved, second by Felkner to recommended approval of item one, provided the city engineer meet with the property homeowners regarding berming placement, height, and drainage surrounding the quads and lots 1 -7 east of Guthrie. Carried unanimously. ISSUE 2. Access to the park. Developer will trade 2 lots along Haven Drive (Lots 1 and 2) to the City for 2 lots along Hayes Road in 5th Addition. The 2 lots will become the entry to the park from the north (Haven Drive) and part of the location for tot lot play equipment. MOTION:, by Felkner to recommend approval of item two as per staff report of September 7, 1988. Carried unanimously. ISSUE 3. Design on the park and the landscaping. The city staff will request the Council to approve the hiring of a landscape architect to complete the design of the park and other public space within Carrollton. MOTION: Felkner moved, . second. by Carlson . to recommend approval of item three as per staff report of September 7, 1988. Carried unanimously. ISSUE 4. Access to Apple Valley Community Center site and Westview School. The city staff will request approval from the Council to construct a paved pathway through the park to the school. Location is important for the Hayes Road crossing because of crossing guards and safe stopping distances. The staff recommends crossing at Haven Drive (with a stop sign) and at 145th Street (with a stop sign). For additional crossings during school hours the city will support the neighbors request to School District for additional crossing guards. MOTION: Growling moved, second by Carlson to recommend approval of item four as per the staff report of September 7, 1988 and recommended additional police traffic control and school district assistance with high school traffic, speeding, and crossing guards Planning Commission Minutes September 7, 1988 Page 7 for Upper 145th Street West, Haven Drive, and 145th Street. Carried unanimously. ISSUE 5. Armory Location. The developer has agreed to a redesign which would move the Armory to Outlot "B" at the corner of 147th Street West and County Road 42. A purchase agreement for this site will have to be approved by the Council. MOTION: Carlson moved, second by Felkner to recommend approval of item five as per staff report of September 7, 1988. Carried unanimously. ISSUE 6. Four Residential Lots at 147th Street and Guthrie Avenue. Previously a storm sewer line was placed through this area making only 3 lots viable. It is questionable whether these lots could be build upon directly adjacent to a business building and parking lot. The developer and the staff recommend that this site be graded with a large berm to a height of 6 or more feet and landscaped with pine or spruce trees to screen the corner from the business sites to the east. MOTION: Felkner moved, second by Sterling to recommend approval of item six as per staff report of September 7, 1988. Carried unanimously. ISSUE 7. Landscaping/berming along ponding area at Pennock., north of 147th Street. The developer is providing a 3 foot berm in this area. Landscape plans will be reviewed based upon the building designed for the site. Parking and loading areas will be screened with plantings or berms as the building is completed. MOTION: Kleckner moved, second by Felkner to recommend approval of item seven as per staff report of September 7, 1988, making certain that the eastern (back) side of Lots 1 through 7 along Guthrie were properly bermed and landscaped. Carried unanimously. ISSUE 8. Value of existing homes adjacent to quad homes. The City will hire an appraiser to determine a market value for the 2 existing single family homes and to determine if there is significant changes in appraised residential value because of the construction of the quad homes. Remedial, additional screening or other action may then be taken if warranted. MOTION: Cowling moved, second by Kleckner to recommend approval of item eight as per staff report of September 7, 1988 provided three homes on Hallmark and one home on Guthrie (total of 4) were included in the appraisal and remedial actions. (Staff had recommended 2). Carried unanimously. ISSUE 9. Local Traffic Only Signage. Residents at the meeting requested that "Local Traffic Only" signs be posted at the entrances to Guthrie Planning Commission Minutes September 7, 1988 Page 8 Avenue and Haven Drive from newly constructed 147th Street to regulate/ restrict traffic and truck delivery routes through the residential area. MOTION: Felkner moved, second by Growling to recommend approval of item nine as per citizen recommendations from meeting on September 7, 1988, in addition, provided the city work with the developers of the commercial space on 147th Street to restrict through permit conditions and site plan design, truck deliveries and traffic from using Guthrie and Haven Drive. Carried unanimously.. 5C. Consideration of Building Permit for Apple Valley Apartments LOCATION: Southeast Corner of County Road #11 and 140th Street, Adjacent to Lake Alimagnet. PETITIONER: H & Z Partners. City Planner Rick Kelley provided staff report dated September 7, 1988 and recommended tabling the building permit approvals for the Apple Valley apartments because the developers had submitted a series of new plans. He noted that the revised site plan has the same number of units but they are located in two 36 -unit buildings with underground parking, minimizing the impervious surfaces. He also noted that for the first time regarding this proposal, he has received revised grading and landscape plans and building elevations illustrating the three story buildings. There has been little time for the staff to review this proposal since it was submitted at the time of the meeting. Joe Christianson, attorney representing. H.& Z Developers., described the new site plan reducing the footprint on the site and approving the appearance, he noted that the building would reduce its southern exposure by 200' to a total of 400' of building elevation. The new building has underground parking reducing-on-site parking. He stated that H & Z Developers knew the plan would be submitted late and they will await the staff review presented at the September 21st meeting of the Planning Commission. Member Kleckner asked how much green area would be available on the site with the new plans. City Planner Kelley responded that 65.7% of the site is green area, plus the ponding area, for a total, of 78 -798 of the site. Member Cowling asked if there were finished elevations of the buildings showing the materials. Planner Kelley noted that the building will be face brick with vinyl siding. Mr. Christianson said that there will be more brick on this building than on the former site plan. Brad Blackett, 457 Reflection Road, asked for clarification regarding the grading, berming and retention of existing zoning,. He also asked the planning staff to clarify the maximum height allowable for buildings lo- cated within a shoreline management area. Planner Kelley responded that the maximum height for a building in a shoreline management area is three stories. Planning Commission Minutes September 7, 1988 Page 9 Chairman Erickson formally accepted, and placed on record, a petition from Mr. Ed Holmes regarding opposition to the apartment process. (The petition is attached to the back of the minutes of this meeting.) Mr. Ed Holmes, 8921 138th Street Court, representing the Lake Alimagnet neighborhood Homeowners Association, stated that he had met with Mr. Joe Hengle to review alternatives and has appreciated the effort Mr. Hengle has made. Mr. Hengle still opposes the new design. He discussed the background of the design with other neighborhood members, including Mr. Wayne Bishop and Mr. Chuck. Benson, who illustrated a new design which had been approved by the neighborhood. Mr. Christianson noted that the Bishop /Benson plan is not relevant to the approval of the H & Z'plan which is consistent with the current zoning.. He noted that the neighbors have no proprietary interest in the site. Chairman Erickson asked if the owner had seen the alternative plans reviewed by the neighbors. Mr. Benson suggested that the neighborhood association's proposals would be a better transitional use, more compatible with single family homes, because in alternative Plan A they would propose 12 townhouses and three single family units while in neighborhood association Plan B - 20 townhouse units would be created for the upper end income market. Mr. Holmes stated that the homeowners association has been concerned about the site and have thought about purchasing it. They have submitted a petition (attached to minutes) from 165 individuals who opposed the apartments. The petition requests that the Planning Commission down -zone the site to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan which allowed for 1- 6 units per acre. He noted that there is a conflict between the Com- prehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. Chairman Erickson asked for clarification as to whether the developer has a vested right in the site because of the application and time spent. Mr. Holmes suggested that he will be discussing this matter and the matter of the subdivision approval with City Attorney Jim Sheldon and City Ad- ministrator Tom Melena and will provide a legal brief to each of them. Mr. Holmes summarized by stating that the neighbors are requesting that the Planning Commission consider a down- zoning to comply with the Com- prehensive Plan. Member Sterling summarized the Comprehensive Plan allows for 1 -6 units and the owner could put up 52 units, based on the Comprehensive Plan whereas the Zoning allows for up to 105 units on the site. Townhouses, as proposed by Mr. Benson, would have a density of two per acre. A discus- sion ensued regarding the other types of units that H & Z has constructed in the Twin Cities area. Mr. Hengle stated he is not interested in pro- posals by the homeowners and his application has been in front of the Planning Commission for almost one year. He has made concessions and will continue to develop the site. Planning Commission Minutes September 7, 1988 Page 10 Lynn Buri, 8962 138th Street Court, asked whether the staff will continue to review the transitional zoning areas, such as Pennock Avenue. He noted that the Lake Alimagnet area is a similar inconsistent transitional zone area. Chairman Erickson noted that the Planning Commission is obligated to act on this site. If it is denied, then they could go to a down- zoning question. MOTION: of Carlson, second by Gowling, to table action on the building permit approval until the September 21 Planning Commission meeting. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. 5. D. Setback Variance for Parking Lot Expansion LOCATION: 7575 153rd Street W. PETITIONER: K -Mart. City Planner Rick Kelley provides a staff background . report dated September 7, 1988 in which he reviewed the variance requested by K -Mart to construct 12 parking spaces. He noted that the question of concern to the Planning Commission was whether the private restrictive covenants can be considered a hardship in terms of a variance. The City Attorney has re- sponded and noted that the restrictive covenants and the unusual ownership pattern for use of the site may be considered grounds for approval of a variance. Ted Meyer, representing K -Mart, and Robert LaBelle, represent- ing K -Mart, stated that the variance would reduce. the .green space from 15 feet to 7 feet for a distance of 120'. There is no adverse impact to the City. They asked for approval of the variance. Anna Maria Daley and Michael O'Rourke of the Apple Valley Shopping Center stated that the K -Mart has expanded the store and has proposed to add a new garden shop. If they didn't propose the garden shop, there would be not need for a variance. The shopping center is bermed. The variance would reduce the berms and reduce the total green area look of the site which is one of the restrictive covenants. General discussion ensued regarding the amount of spaces on the site. Member Carlson asked for a definition of "hardship" on this site. MOTION: of Carlson to recommend denial of the setback variance. The motion died for lack of a second. MOTION: of Kleckner, second. by Felkner, to recommend approval of the variance based on the City Attorney's opinion and the staff's ability to check the number of parking spaces to see that it is in compliance with the City parking requirements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 1 (Carlson). 5. E. Site Plan Review and Building Permit Authorization for Church Expansion. LOCATION: 14201 Cedar Avenue. PETITIONER: Mount Olivet Assembly of God Church. Planning Commission Minutes September 7, 1988 Associate Page 11 Planner Meg McMonigal provided a staff report dated September 7,. 1988 in which she reviewed the site plan information attached to the application and clarified issues regarding grading and landscaping. She noted that the grading plan had not been submitted and that a landscape plan needed further details. She noted that the proposed church will seat 400 people and that it does meet all building setbacks. The church main entrance, according to the zoning ordinance definition would be on Cedar, however, the driveway entrances to the church will be on 142nd Street. Members of the church Building Committee noted that the site plan may be reviewed to move the parking lot farther to the north along 142nd Street. Member Kleckner asked for details regarding the exterior materials of the structure. The answer from the church committee was that the church would be constructed of wood, with concrete block and stucco exteriors. MOTION: of Carlson, second by Sterling, to recommend approval of the site plan and building permit pending completion and approval of the grad- ing and landscaping plan. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. 5. F. Conditional Use Permit for Gas Pump and Curb Cut at american Transportation System, Revised Building Plans. LOCATION: Southeast Corner of Johnny Cake Ridge Road and 148th Street W. - PETITIONER: American Transportation, Inc. City Planner Rick Kelley presented a staff report dated September 7, 1988 regarding a conditional use permit for gas pumps and an expanded building plan and a request for an access permit onto. Johnny Cake Ridge Road for American. Transportation Systems. The report recommended approval of the expanded building permit and issuance of a conditional use permit for the gas distribution system with appropriate storm sewer filtering systems. However, staff had recommended denial of the Johnny Cake Ridge Road access. City Planner Kelley also noted that new building plans indi- cate that the building will be constructed of gray, stone -faced concrete block with masonry colored tiles and a metal roof. The building will be red, white and blue. Owner Bob Regan noted that the cost of the building will be reduced by about $80,000 because of the elimination of brick. Proponents for the project requested approval of the access to the site from Johnny Cake Ridge Road which the City controls. They noted that the access would be 120' from the venstar access and would be utilized as an "in only" access. Member Kleckner asked for clarification regarding the width of the proposed driveway along 148th Street. The staff respond- ed that the City had approved an abnormally large driveway along 148th Street to allow two -way traffic into the site_ That driveway was 75 feet in width. A general discussion ensued regarding the size and location of the building on the site. Planning Commission Minutes September 7, 1988 Page 12 MOTION: of Carlson, second by Felkner, to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for the motor fuel operation with a storm sewer skimmer system. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Carlson, second by Cowling, to recommend approval of a revised building permit and site plan application, but to recommend denial of a curb cut on Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 1 (Sterling). Sterling opposed the plan based on the colors and material of the building. Member Carlson left the meeting at 11:30 p.m. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS. 6A. The Planning Commission received an update on the Council ac- tions and on the Planning and Development Department's 1989 proposed bud- get from Planning and Development Director Welsch. 7. OTHER BUSINESS. A. Chairman Erickson requested clarification from the City Council regarding the scheduling of Comprehensive Plan updates or additional hear- ings. He noted that at previous meetings the consensus had been that such public hearing process would be delayed until November or December or until Environmental Impact Statements are done on the Comprehensive End. Use for gravel. However, members of the City Council had requested that the Comprehensive Plan update process begin as soon as possible. Clarifi- cation is necessary. B. Chairman Erickson asked the Council to provide direction through the Council Liaison on issues of concern to the Council. C. Chairman Erickson requested the staff to prepare a letter to be sent to the School, Board on behalf of the Planning Commission requesting information regarding the capacity and related construction of schools in Apple Valley. He noted that at the August 11 and August 25 meetings, that representatives of the School District had stated that the City should attempt to control its growth in 1990 and 1991. The City should be re- questing more direction from the School District whether a moratorium should be placed on new construction. D. Introduction of Lon Aune, Project Engineer. Rick Kelley, City Planner, introduced Lon Aune as the City's new project engineer who will attend most Planning Commission meetings. 9. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m.