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HomeMy WebLinkAbout050521 PC MINUTESCITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 5, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chair Burke at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Chair Tim Burke, Jodi Kurtz, Paul Scanlan, Philip Mahowald, and Keith Deikmann* (arrived late). Member(s) Absent: David Schindler City staff members attending: Community Develo pment Director Bruce Nordquist, City Planner Tom Lovelace, City Planner Kathy Bodmer, City Attorney Sharon Hills, and Department Assistant Breanna Vincent. * Present Virtually 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Burke asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist advised that item 3.B regarding Eagle Brook Church would be moving to Other Business instead of Consent Items. MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Kurtz, approving the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes - 4 – Nays - 0. 3. CONSENT ITEMS MOTION: Commissioner Kurtz moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the minutes of the meeting of April 21, 2021. Roll call vote: Ayes – 4 – Nays – 0. 4. PUBLIC HEARING No Public Hearing CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 2021 Page 2 of 5 5. LAND USE A. Texas Roadhouse Restaurant Planner Tom Lovelace presented the staff report. Commissioner Scanlan asked how they were doing on parking requirements and if they were able to lose a few spaces. Planner Lovelace advised that they meet the minimum requirements currently. Commissioner Scanlan expressed that removing 7 or 8 parking spaces may allow the site to keep some of the trees. Commissioner Scanlan mentioned that the west elevation is out of sync with the other sides of the building. Planner Lovelace advised that the applicant could look into adding more brick to the elevation. Commissioner Scanlan advised that the awning could possibly be wrapped around the entire exterior. Commissioner Scanlan asked if the exterior was brick or a brick veneer? Planner Lovelace advised that the representative from Greenberg Farrow who was present virtually could provide a response. Commissioner Scanlan asked where the mechanicals would be located. Planner Lovelace advised the plans at this level typically do not show the location of the mechanicals but that they do need to be screened. Commissioner Kurtz expressed concerns that the sidewalk located on the west side of the site could pose issues as customers would likely cross through the parking lot to access it. Planner Lovelace connection from 157th Street north to the rest of the development. The location of the trash enclosure needed the pathway to be moved. Commissioner Scanlan asked if the trash enclosure be moved to a different location. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 2021 Page 3 of 5 Planner Lovelace advised that would be best for the applicant to answer as it likely relates to the efficiency of their operations. Community Development Director Nordquist said it would also likely have to do with the security of their operations. Commissioner Mahowald asked what the plans are for west of the site. Planner Lovelace advised there would be an intersection to the west. Commissioner Mahowald mentioned that there may likely be a lot of foot traffic with the park located nearby and that a crosswalk may be necessary in the future. Commissioner Scanlan mentioned that the tunnel that goes below Pilot Knob Road may be used more as well. He also asked where the county’s trail way system is. A representative from Kimley-Horn spoke on behalf of the petitioner and advised that they were open to finding alternatives to the sidewalk concerns and would be open to amending condition number three. Jennifer Mowen with Greenberg Farrow advised that the trash enclosures are located in that area due to operations and the security of their employees as there has been some robberies at locations that had more remote trash enclosures. She also advised that the brick veneer is a full brick. Jennifer also advised that they would be open to working with staff on adding more architectural elements such as more brick or extending the awning to the other sides. Planner Lovelace advised that there were two options the Planning Commission could take. First, they could make a recommendation that the petitioner work with staff to find the best location for the sidewalk prior to the plans going to City Council or the Commission could not vote on the item and have the petitioner return with revised plans. CD Director Nordquist advised the Commission that the concerns would be addressed with staff prior to moving forward to City Council. MOTION: Commissioner Kurtz moved, seconded by Commissioner Mahowald, approving the site plan/building permit authorization to allow for construction of a 7,750-sq.ft. Restaurant subject to conditions of working with staff to make recommendations on the sidewalk and exterior changes to west and south side. Roll call vote: Ayes - 6 – Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 2021 Page 4 of 5 B. Cider Ridge Marketplace/Hope Alliance 2nd Addition Planner Kathy Bodmer presented the staff report. Commissioner Kurtz expressed concerns that the merchant that chooses to move into the location next to the proposed building should be aware that they may have a long line of cars at all times similar to the Starbucks and the mattress store located on 147th and Cedar. Planner Bodmer advised that the developer is an owner-developer and that other tenants would be made aware of this. Commissioner Scanlan expressed concerns over traffic having to drive in front of the church entrance in order to enter the drive-thru lane which could cause issues during Saturday and Sunday service and an increase in traffic. Commissioner Deikmann added that the decision was being made between the church and coffee shop and that would be a consideration that they could make jointly. Commissioner Scanlan advised that there have been a number of outlots done already and that the commission needs to remain consistent. Planner Bodmer said there would need to be a factor of working together between the church and coffee shop in relation to the traffic. Josh Benjamin with Hope Church advised that there are multiple routes to enter the drive-thru and that signage could help direct that traffic away from the front of Hope Church. He also mentioned that the church had some drone footage taken and the traffic is a lot less than it has been in the past. Ben Krsnak with Hempel Companies briefly spoke about other tenants currently interested in the space besides the proposed coffee shop. MOTION: Commissioner Kurtz moved, seconded by Commissioner Deikmann, amending the Draft PD to allow drive-thru window service in conjunction with a Class III restaurant. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 – Nays - 1. MOTION: Commissioner Kurtz moved, seconded by Commissioner Deikmann, approving the CUP for drive-thru window in conjunction with a Class III restaurant. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 – Nays - 1.