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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030321 PC MINUTESCITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 3, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission Annual Meeting was called to order by acting Chair Schindler at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Chair Tom Melander*, Tim Burke*, Keith Deikmann*, Jodi Kurtz, Paul Scanlan, David Schindler, and Philip Mahowald. Member(s) Absent: None City staff members attending: Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist, City Planner Kathy Bodmer, Planner/Meeting Organizer Alex Sharpe, and Department Assistant Breanna Vincent. *Present via remote technology 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Schindler asked if there were any changes to the agenda – None. MOTION: Commissioner Mahowald moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes - 7 – Nays - 0. 3. CONSENT ITEMS MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Kurtz, approving the minutes of the meeting of February 3, 2021. Roll call vote: Ayes – 7 – Nays – 0. 4. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING A. Nominate and Approve Officers The Annual Business Meeting is held on the first Planning Commission meeting in March at which appointments for Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary are made. At the City Council meeting of February 25, 2021, existing members Melander and Mahowald were reappointed. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes March 3, 2021 Page 2 of 5 MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Chair Melander, appointing Tom Melander as Chair. Roll call vote: Ayes – 7 – Nays – 0. MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Kurtz, appointing Tim Burke for Vice-Chair. Roll call vote: Ayes – 7 – Nays – 0. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, appointing David Schindler for Secretary. Roll call vote: Ayes – 7 – Nays – 0. B. Approve 2020 Planning Commission Annual Report Community Development Director Nordquist provided a brief presentation showcasing the Top 10 Projects for 2020 of the Planning Commission. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the 2020 Annual Report. Roll call vote: Ayes – 7 – Nays – 0. 5. PUBLIC HEARING A. Cider Ridge Marketplace/Hope Alliance 2nd Addition Planner Kathy Bodmer presented the staff report. Commissioner Schindler asked if there are any questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Burke asked what the response was from the Petitioner when the recommendation to route drive-thru traffic around the back of the building instead. Planner Bodmer stated there is a concern with the pipeline easement and accommodating the drive-thru. Commissioner Scanlan stated concerns about the drive-thru backup causing issues in the parking lot and would prefer to see other options for the drive-thru. Commissioner Schindler expressed concerns about traffic exiting the drive-thru lane would cross paths with those entering the drive-thru lane and he requested to CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes March 3, 2021 Page 3 of 5 see what it may look like if the drive-thru were relocated to the north side of building instead and how that may allow for more stacking. Planner Bodmer stated the building would need to shift. Commissioner Kurtz seconded Commissioner Schindler’s point. She asked about hours of operation and how that might coincide with the Church’s hours. Commissioner Burke asked why the drive-thru is being moved to the south side and whether it is replacing the bank drive-thru originally proposed. Planner Bodmer stated that would be a good question for the Petitioner. She advised that it does create more space between the drive-thru and the neighborhood. Chair Melander stated the new proposal was not in line with the original proposal for allowing a low-impact drive-thru. Petitioner Ben Krsnak with Hempel Companies presented a brief presentation. Commissioner Kurtz asked what would fill the location in the event that the coffee shop does not work out in that location. Petitioner Krsnak stated that a coffee shop/bakery has always been permitted in that location though a Class 2 restaurant such as fast food would not be permitted. Community Development Director Nordquist asked what the retail space next to the coffee shop would become or if there were any ideas for what would fill the space. Petitioner Krsnak stated the design of the building allows for multiple tenants to occupy the retail space. He advised businesses such as salons, dental offices, etc. could be possible users of the space. He also stated space along Cedar Avenue is a very desirable location for many small businesses. Commissioner Scanlan expressed concerns about the stacking of cars and increased traffic to the area. Commissioner Burke asked whether the consideration of the increase in drive- thru/pickup orders in the last year has been made. Petitioner Krsnak stated a drive-thru is more desirable especially for those with small children and elderly or disabled people. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes March 3, 2021 Page 4 of 5 Pastor Tim Bubna of Hope Church spoke in support of the proposal of the drive- thru coffee shop. Joshua Benjamin of the Hope Church Leadership Group also spoke in support of the proposal. Hearing no further comments, Commissioner Schindler closed the public hearing. 6. LAND USE / ACTION ITEMS A. Zoning Code Amendment to Institutional Zoning District Planner Alex Sharpe presented the staff report. Commissioner Schindler asked if there were any questions from the Commissioners – None. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the amendment to allow ancillary retail sales in conjunction with a permitted use in the P “Institutional” zoning district. Roll call vote: Ayes - 7 – Nays - 0. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Review of Upcoming Schedule and Other Updates The next Planning Commission meeting is Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 7:00 p.m. The next City Council meeting is Thursday, March 11, 2020, 7:00 p.m. 8. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further comments from the Planning Staff or Planning Commission, Commissioner Schindler asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes – 7 – Nays – 0.