HomeMy WebLinkAbout051921 PC MINUTESCITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
May 19, 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, David Schindler, Paul Scanlan,
Philip Mahowald, and Keith Deikmann*
Member(s) Absent: None
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 – None.
MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Kurtz,
approving the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes - 6 – Nays - 0.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
MOTION: Commissioner Kurtz moved, seconded by Commissioner
Scanlan, approving the minutes of the meeting of May 5, 2021. Roll call
vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0, Abstained - 1.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Chipotle Restaurant
Planner Tom Lovelace presented the staff report.
Action is not typically taken on the night of the public hearing, though since there have
been no comments/concerns from the public, the Commission was recommended to take
action.
Commissioner Scanlan asked if there had been any discussion to balance the east
elevation.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes
May 19, 2021
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Planner Lovelace advised that the wall is short and the east side of the building will
include screening and landscape.
Commissioner Scanlan recommended looking at the US Bank project to explore further
enhancements for Chipotle.
Commissioner Kurtz asked if the applicant could incorporate more red on the building as
opposed to the gray brick.
Planner Lovelace advised that the petitioner is virtually present and could take a look at
possibly adding more red.
Chris Moe with HJ Development was present virtually for questions.
Chris Moe advised that he would need to consult with Chipotle regarding adding more
red to the building.
CD Director Nordquist commented that many times with painted panels, the sun will
change the color over time to pink so we typically avoided painted elements but brick
could be an acceptable option.
With no further comments, Chair Burke closed the public hearing. As there were no
comments from the public, Chair Burke advised that the Commission could make
recommendations.
MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Kurtz approving
the conditional use permit for a 2,325 sq. ft. Class II restaurant with drive-
through window service on property located at 15600 English Avenue and
legally described as Lot 4, Block 1, Orchard Place 2nd Addition subject to
conditions outlined in the staff report. Roll call vote: Ayes - 6 – Nays - 0.
MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Kurtz approving
the request for Site Plan Review/Building Permit Authorization for a 2,325
sq. ft. building with drive-through window service on property located at
15600 English Avenue and legally described as Lot 4, Block 1, Orchard
Place 2nd Addition subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. Roll
call vote: Ayes - 6 – Nays - 0
5. LAND USE
A. My Salon Suite
Planner Kathy Bodmer presented the staff report.