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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/21/2011 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 21, 2011 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Melander at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Tom Melander, Ken Alwin, Tim Burke, Keith Diekmann, Paul Scanlan, and Brian Wasserman. Members Absent: David Schindler. Staff Present: Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist, City Planner Tom Lovelace, Associate City Planner Kathy Bodmer, City Attorney Sharon Hills, Assistant City Engineer David Bennett, Planning Intern Addison Lewis, and Department Assistant Joan Murphy. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Commissioner Diekmann requested that item 6.A - British Petroleum Station Sign Variance be moved to the consent agenda. MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Burke, approving the agenda and moving the request of item 6.A - British Petroleum Station Sign Variance to the consent agenda. Ayes - 6 - Nays — 0. 3. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 16, 2011. Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the minutes. Hearing none he called for a motion. MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the minutes of the meeting of November 16, 2011, as written. Ayes - 6 - Nays — 0. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7, 2011. Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the minutes. Hearing none he called for a motion. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Wasserman, approving the minutes of the meeting of December 7, 2011, as written. Ayes - 6 - Nays — 0. S:\planning\PLANCOMM\2011 agenda & minutes\ 1221 1 I m. doe CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes December 21, 2011 Page 2 of 5 4. CONSENT ITEMS A. British Petroleum Station Sign Variance - Request for a 6-foot variance from the 13-foot sign setback requirement to relocate the BP pylon sign 7 feet from the right-of-way. (PC11-39-V) MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving a 6- foot variance from the 13-foot sign setback requirement to relocate the BP pylon sign 7 feet from the right-of-way. Ayes - 6 - Nays — 0. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Fischer Point- Request for a Comp Plan Land Use Map re-designation from "MBC" (Mixed Business Campus) to "C" (Commercial) and rezoning from "SG" (Sand and Gravel) to "RB" (Retail Business) of 25 acres and subdivision of 56 acres into one lot and five outlots. (PC11-38-PZS) City Planner Tom Lovelace stated the petitioner is requesting the following actions for 55.75 acres of property located along in the southeast corner of CSAH 42 and Flagstaff Avenue: • An amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, re-designating the northwest 25 acres of the site from "MBC" (Mixed Business Campus) to "C" (Commercial). • Rezone the northwest 25 acres of the site from "SG" (Sand and Gravel) to "RB" (Retail Business). • Subdivision of 55.75 acres of property into one (1) lot and five (5) outlots. The subdivision will also include the dedication of public streets to serve the site. The purpose of this rezoning is to create property for a future 162,340 sq. ft. Menard's home improvement store on 19 acres and future retail development on the remaining 6 acres. The zoning code requires that parcels with the "SG" zoning district shall have a minimum area of 20 acres. The proposed outlots will need to be removed from the plat or rezoned. Easements will be necessary over all public utilities as well as along the perimeter of each lot. Access to the proposed lot and outlots will be gained via a network of existing and proposed streets that are identified on the preliminary plat. The City's traffic consultant has been reviewing this subdivision proposal. Tom Sohrweide, SEH traffic consultant, discussed impact findings on this property. He stated they put together four different scenarios for review which included weekday and weekend peak hours of travel. He said the signal at Flagstaff Avenue and County Road 42 is controlled by Dakota County and was able to obtain traffic counts at that intersection which the County used in timing the signal. He feels the traffic is manageable. Commissioner Diekmann questioned what percentage of the total mixed business campus the 25 acres represents. S:\planning\PLANCOMM\201 1 agenda & minutes\ 1221 1 lm.doc 2 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes December 21, 2011 Page 3 of 5 Mr. Lovelace stated the mixed business campus is approximately 257 acres so the percentage would be about 10 percent. The proposed Menards use would be much more regional and the intent of the mixed business campus was to allow for retail uses that would accommodate the operations within that mixed business campus. Commissioner Diekmann asked if the City would still allow for 5 percent commercial of the remaining acres. Mr. Lovelace said yes. Commissioner Diekmann inquired if the pond is a regional pond and if developers would be required to collect the first half-inch of water on site. Mr. Lovelace stated if the plat was to move forward as it is now any development on that existing lot and future developments on any outlots would be required to meet the half-inch on-site infiltration. He confirmed the pond is a regional pond and would also capture runoff from other areas. Commissioner Burke asked if this will need to be submitted to the Met Council. Mr. Lovelace said yes and if this was to proceed and was given a favorable recommendation, the process would be to present the three recommendations to the City Council and they would authorize submittal of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The rezoning and preliminary plat approval would be withheld until the decision comes back from the Met Council. There is also the requirement to inform the adjacent communities and two representative school districts so they have an understanding of what the re-designation is if there would be any adverse impacts on their operations. They may comment if they have any concerns. Commissioner Scanlan inquired if there has been any discussion yet of going to a vaulted system for infiltration of water runoff. He said these are some of the last parcels of open property left in Apple Valley and is concerned that we be the best stewards of using the property. He feels having open ponding in areas is a waste of valuable property. Mr. Lovelace stated the City is not at that point yet of any discussions with Menards. When the time comes for any property to be developed, the infiltration system would be required to be on their own site and rather it be above ground or below ground would be their choice. The City would not allow for any off-site infiltration. Chair Melander asked if there were any larger users the City was pursing for the balance of this property. Mr. Nordquist stated the City continues to pursue larger users and believes this can complement that use and still provide the alternatives along Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Pilot Knob Road, 153rd Street and 155th Street. S:\planning\PLANCOMM\201 1 agenda & minutes\122111m.doc 3 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes December 21, 2011 Page 4 of 5 Tom O'Neil, from Menards, 5101 Menard Drive, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, addressed the Commission. He stated Menards had been working with Fischer Sand and Aggregate and they have been looking at expanding their store in the past and attempting to do an on-site expansion at the current location was too intensive. They feel that finding an alternative location is their best option so warehouse capabilities and lumberyard size could be increased. He stated Menards has a significant presence on County Road 42 and would like to remain along that roadway as they move forward and not relocate to another commercial area elsewhere in the City. Menards feels it would put them at a competitive disadvantage to leave the County Road 42 corridor. Chair Melander asked if there were any more public comments. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. and stated it is the policy of the Planning Commission not to take action on an item on the night of its public hearing. 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS --NONE-- 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Approve 2012 Planning Commission Calendar. Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist presented the 2012 meeting calendar and application deadlines. He stated if approved the next Planning Commission meeting will take place Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, to approve the 2012 Planning Commission Calendar. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. B. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates. Mr. Nordquist introduced Planning Intern Addison Lewis, a student from the University of Minnesota, who has been helping out in Community Development and Code Enforcement Departments. Addison Lewis shared some of the projects he had been involved with. Projects included a business profile of the community, alternative energy research, fiber optic research, Cedar Avenue corridor study and others. He stated having the opportunity to participate in a collaborative planning process was a great experience for him. 8. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further comments from the Planning Staff or Planning Commission, Chair Melander asked for a motion to adjourn. S:\planning\PLANCOMM\20 1 1 agenda & minutes\ 1221 Ilm.doc 4 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes December 21, 2011 Page 5 of 5 MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. Respectfully Submitted, r '4 i , Jo air Murphy, Planning eparti t Assistant Approved by the Apple Valley Planning Commission on — S:\planning\PLANCOMM\201 1 agenda & minutes\1221 1 1 ni.doc 5