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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/01/1987CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 1, 1987 Minutes of the meeting of the Apple Valley Planning Commission held Wednesday, April 1, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. at the Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Chairperson Robert Erickson; Commission Members Richard Carlson, Marcia Gowling, Frank Kleckner, Virginia Sterling, Arleigh Thorberg. Staff Members Rick Kelley and Keith Gordon. Twenty members of the public. ABSENT: Phillip Peterson. 1. Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. City Clerk Mary Mueller conducted the Swearing -In Ceremony of Reappointed Members Erickson, Thorberg, Kleckner and of the New Member Carlson. 2. Approval of Agenda. Mr. Kelley suggested that Distribution of Packet regarding AGENDA Senior Housing Meeting for April 7 be included under Item 11 -0ther Items- and that 4a. Recognizing of Residents, Zoogate Rezoning be added to the agenda for tonight's meeting. MOTION: of Thorberg, seconded by Carlson, to approve the agenda as amended. VOTE: Yes, 6; No, 0. 3. Approval of Minutes of March 4th and 18th, 1987. MINUTES, MARC Mr. Kleckner indicated that under Item 4, Linef15, March 4th 4th & 18th, ' Minutes - -he asked Mr. Winkler if the Carrolls would object to such an action by the City and Mr. Winkler indicated there is no problem. MOTION: of Thorberg, seconded by Sterling, to approve the Minutes of March 4,19 as clarified and the Minutes of March 18, 1987, as presented. VOTE: Yes, 4 (Erickson, Kleckner, Sterling, Thorberg); No, 0; Abstain, 2 (Carlson, Gowling). 4. Public Hearing for Rezoning to "R -1C" & Preliminary Plat, Cherry Oak Estates. LOCATION East Side of Cedar Avenue, 4 Mile South of 132nd Street. PETITONER: Leet Wilson & Sherwood Hoel. PH REZONING TO R -1C & PREL. PLAT Chair Erickson opened the Public Hearing with the standard opening remarks. Mr. Kelley presented the petition for rezoning from R -1A to R -1C and preliminary plat for 45 detached single family lots. This proposal would yield a density of 2.2 dwelling units /acre, which is in the low range of the Comp Plan D -II category. Mr. Gordon said that utilities are available to the Site. Access would be via the Cedar Ave. frontage road on the east and from a new internal road system, Georgia Drive, extended from Eagle Ridge Estates.Mr. Wilson indicat they wish to begin the eastern phase of the project as soon as possible. He told Mr. Carlson that he had not talked with ISD #196 regarding the holding pond which abuts their property. Mr. Wilson said the topography of the area will not change and that he would be bringing large rocks to place around the pond. There will be no excavation at all. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 April 1, 1987 No one from the public wished to speak; therefore, Chair Erickson closed the Public Hearing with the standard closing remarks. 4a. ZOOGATE COMMERCIAL PROPOSAL -- CITIZENS' REQUEST TO SPEAK. ZOOGATE COMM. Chair Erickson recognized Mr. Dan Davies, a resident of the PROPOSAL- - area near the proposed Zoogate Commercial Proposal, who was CITIZENS' RE( acting as spokesperson for a number of residents in the area who were unaware of this proposal before reading about it in the newspapers. Mr. Davies indicated that he realized their being able to speak at a meeting other than the Public Hearing was certainly appreciated- -they woulc have liked to have been heard at the Public Hearing to make known their i co n ncern: �i at/ Re regarding the proposal. The citizens feel that is a unique area a natural state of the property was what was planned for in the City's Comprehensi Plan. They are concerned that the rezoning would permit the right to a con- venience store and filling station. This is a real nature area abutting the Zoo and with the Dakota County park on the other side. The Citizens (400 sig- natures on a petition) would like the Planning Commission to reconsider their recommendation to the City Council of Rezoning or Table this item because of the high citizen interest on both sides of Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Mr. Dave Evans indicated he and his wife moved into the area just after Christmas and thought they were moving away from commercialism into a "rural" area. He indicated concern that the initital approval had been given to the rezoning request and that they have 400 signatures indicating the proposed development would not be uited to the area. Mr. Evans lives within 350' of the proposed development and was concrned he had not received notice of the Public Hearing. The church, he indicated,-d not receive notice either. Chair Erick- son indicated that the question of motel or hotel construction was not feasible in that area because of the location of the property off from a major freeway- - the property owner had received no interest in this type of development. He indicated the Planning Commission felt the convenience store /filling station would be an appropriate use since there seemed to be no interest in motel facilities. The proposal is still at the Met Council and Mr. Erickson advised this group to present their concerns to the City Council. Mr. Davies indicated they do plan to go to the City Council because of the nature of the proposal an( because there is such a trememdous response now that knowledge of the proposal has been made public and especially since the Mayor has indicated he does not want to have convenience stores, etc, every couple of miles (referring to Mayor Branning's comments regarding a downtown Apple Valley). There already is a convenience store within two miles in all four directions. Mr. Erickson indicated at the Public Hearing the only comment was from a representative of the Zoo indicating the Zoo would have like to have purchased that property but was unable to because of financial restraints. Ms. Sterling indicated she thought the Zoo was interested in having a service station so close in the event assistance was needed by visitors- -this concern has been raised occasions: by Zoo personnel. Mr. Evans indicated he talked with Zoo personnel and they indicated gas stations within a two -mile radius was close enough. Ms. Shirley Doering commented that the increased traffic using the convenience store and gas station would be appropriate within a residential area. Ms. Sterling asked their reactions to offices or apartments and Mr. Evans indicated he is strongly opposed to commercial operations such as gas stations, convenience stores, video stores, tanning salons, etc. going into that area - -these are not environmentally pleasing as one enters the Zoo and is just driving in that area Mr. Davies expressed concern that the Rezoning would first allow a filing station and a convenience store but other businesses that have not even been PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 April 1, 1987 Ms. Doering indicated her concern about the convenience store becoming a hang out. Mr. Evans expressed concern about the surrounding environment in regards to the Zoo, the Dakota County Park, etc. Mr. Davies indicated the development of the area should be within the framework it is situated in -- for the good and convenience of the people around it and not just for the good of Amoco, for example. The group once again thanked Chair Erickson for their opportunity to speak. 5. Consideration of Preliminary Plat of Commercial Property. LOCATION Between C. R. #42 and 151st St. W., 283 ft. East of Galaxie Ave. PETITIONER: C & D Properties. PREL. PLAT, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Mr. Kelley presented the petition for consideration of a Preliminary Plat to create three commercial lots sharing a common driveway. Variances will not be needed for these parcels. MOTION:. of Thorberg, seconded by Kleckner, to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat to create three commercial lots sharing a common driveway, C & D Properties. VOTE: Yes, 6; No, 0. 6. Consideration of Rezoning to R -lC and Prelimimary Plat-- Foster's Add. LOCATION West Side of Galaxie Ave. at North City Limits. PETITIONER Anthony Foster. REZONING R -1( Prel. Plat, Mr Kelley presented the petition for consideration of Rezoning FOSTE ADD. from A to R -1C and Preliminary Plat for 3 single family lots. Ms. Sterling was told there would be a private easement arrangement with property owners for driveway access. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Gowling, to recommend approval of the Rezoning to R -1C and Preliminary Plat, Fosters Addition. VOTE: Yes, 6; No, 0. 7. Consideration of Setback Variance for Restaurant Expansion. LOCATION 7620 150th Street W. PETITIONER: PERKINS Restaurants, Inc. SETBACK VAR., RESTAURANT E7 Mr. Kelley presented the petition for a variance from the 50 foot setback requirement to build a solarium addition which would be facing CR 1142. In 1977, Perkins requested and received a variance to construct the building with a 40 foot setback. The volume of business is such that more seating is needed; thus they do not intend for this addition to increase business, but rather accommodate the current customers. The variance, if granted, would allow this to be the closest commercial building to CR 1142. The Petitioner presented drawings of their addition indicating the need to put it in the requested location because to add on in a westerly direction would be too expensive (roof beams, etc.) and it would not be economically feasible to do this. He indicated their lines are excessive and they are seeking to better serve their customers. They desire to remain the finest restaurant in AV and the addition would give them a net increase of thirty seats. He indicated they PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 April 1, 1987 are willing to berm and provide additional landscaping materials at the direction of the City Council. The petitioner also presented a copy of a letter from Mr. Craig J. Mines dated July 20, 1977, giving Perkins employees the non- exclusive right to use approximately 16 parking spaces at the Northeast corner of the Shopping Center blacktop for parking purposes. Chair Erickson indicated his prime concern that there is a 50 foot setback requirement from CR #42, Perkins is already located 40 feet from CR #42, and they are proposing 30'. The petitioner indicated their volume of business is such that the payback would just ifyraddition either to the front or back of the business. Mr. Kleckner indicated that he shared Chair Erickson's concerns- - Perkins is already 10' closer than the Ordinance permits and if they could add on to the west they would not be losing any parking spaces. If this vari- ance is granted, everyone else could expect similar treatment. Mr. Carlson indicated an indication of hardship is required to grant a variance and that the net result would be additional revenue for Perkins - -he does not see a relationship to a hardship. Mr. Kleckner asked how many letters had been given out by the developer, Mr. Mines, because this granting of 16 spaces to employees distorts the parking situation for that entire development. It was pointed out to the Petitioner once again the concern with being 20' closer to the road than the variance allows and to grant this request could set the stage for additional requests. MOTION: of Gowling, seconded by Carlson, to recommend denial of the variance request by Perkins Restaurant. VOTE: Yes, 6; No, 0. 8_ Sketch Plan Review of Indoor Soccer Facility. LOCATION: Northwest corner of Future Galaxie Ave. & Future 157th St. W. PETITIONER: Alan Merrick & Marshall Oakes SKETCH PLAN I INDOOR SOCCEI FACILITY Mr. Kelley presented the sketch plan review for a proposed indoor soccer facility which would require an amendment to the Comp Plan in that the area is currently designated for a multiple residential use. Utilites are not currently adjacent to the site. A memorandum from Park Director turban with comments from the Park Committee was distributed. The Park Committee solidly and unanimously supports the pursuing of an Indoor Soccer Complex, but there are some areas of conern as indicated in Mr. Gurban's memorandum. Mr. Merrick indicated their desire to provide a focal point that youngsters can go to and play soccer. This facility could also be use by the VAA for sign -ups, year - round soccer clinics could be held here, etc. The Strickers would look favorably at this center. Chair Erickson indicated he is very excited about the facility. The landscape architect for the project indicated it was not their intent to layout the park, they were just showing a maze of fields to give a scale to the park area. The relationship of the facility to the adjoin- ing park land was discussed with Mr. Erickson indicating to Mr. Merrick he woul like to see him work with Staff and Park Committee - -he feels this is a marvelous idea to develop this soccer facility. Mr. Carlson was told by Mr. Merrick if the City could not provide the adjacent park land /would still go ahead with the facility. Chair Erickson indicated he would like to have input from the City saying they have the money to purchase the land at Mr. Winkler's cost (especially since development of a park east of Galaxie was indicated to be 5 -10 years away). PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 5 April 1, 1987 Ms. Sterling said that since multiple was indicated for this site, why on this site rather than on the other side of Galaxie -- would it affect the entire project if it were moved across the street with Mr. Merrick indicating there is a willing land owner on this particular site.Mr. Kleckner feels the Soccer Emporium would be a great attribute to the community and wondered if purchase of the park land could be included with the park development going on now from the bond issue with Chair Erickson saying that money voted on cannot be diverted. Chair Erickson said he is behind this plan 100% with Mr. Thorberg also agreeing 100% with the additional comment that if the Park Commitee could get funding to purchase the park land it would be much safer to have the two together rather than children crossing Galaxie between the playing fields and the indoor complex.. Mr. Carlson is enthusiastic about this type of facilit; in AV and feels the issues could be kept separate- -first would be the soccer emporium and seconds the park. Ms.. Sterling feels this is a fantastic plan and would like to see the soccer facility and park area connected. Ms. Cowling indicated she feels the City should feel honored to have this facility and she hopes it is developed. Discussion of parking, etc. to the site ensued and the possibility of turning the entire facility around. Seating inside will be minimal- -only several hundred seats. 9. Site Plan Review,.. Pinecrest Townhomes, LOCATION Northeast Corner of Future C. R. #38 & 126th St. W PETITIONER: Frontier Midwest Homes Corporation. SITE PLAN RE` PINECREST TOWNHOMES Mr. Kelley presented the Site Plan Review and Building Permit Authorization petition for 32 towmhome dwelling units. This project received preliminary approval in 1985. The plans are exactly the same as before. MOTION: of Thorberg, seconded by Cowling, to recommend that the building permit authorization be reapproved under the same conditions. VOTE: Yes, 6; No, 0. 10. Consideration of Shoreland Setback Variance for New House. LOCATION Just South of 13418 Pilot Knob Road. SHORELAND SE' PETITIONER Richard Glewwe. BACK VAR., N. HOUSE Mr. Kelley presented the setback variance to Shoreland zoning ordinance for a single family home as requested. The regulations require a setback of 50 from Pilot Knob Road, and 75' from the pond - -a house would not fit on this piec of property with those setbacks without a variance. The reply from the DNR, dated March 26, 1987, indicated their desire to see the house closer to th road than the pond. This pond has a controlled outlot, so there should be no problem with high water. The petitioner indicated this was not necessarily the final layout of the house for the property. Mr. Erickson said this was a nice location, but very tight. Ms. Cowling indicated she would like to see a plan of the house that would fit into this property and be in agreement with the DNR request. It was brought out this was a matter of aesthetics with the DNR, that it vertically meets their requirements. MOTION: of Kleckner, seconded by Thorberg, that in view of a hardship because of previous zoning of the property, the recommendation is made that a variance be approved to allow a 25' setback from the pond. VOTE: Yes, 6; No, 0. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 6 April 1, 1987 lla. SENIOR HOUSING Mr. Kelley distributed the packet of materials for the SENIOR HOUSING MEETING Tuesday, April 7, 1987 City Hall, 7:30 p.m. 12. ADJOURN. MOTION APPROVED SENIOR HOUSI? of Carlson, seconded by Kleckner, to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. VOTE: Yes, 6; No, 0. SECRETARY y Y/