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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 Page 2 of 3 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.