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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060221 PC MINUTESCITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 2, 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 Member(s) Absent: Keith Deikmann City staff members attending: Community Develo pment Director Bruce Nordquist, City Planner Tom Lovelace, Public Works Director Matt Saam, 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 Schindler moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 – Nays - 0. 3. CONSENT ITEMS MOTION: Commissioner Kurtz moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the minutes of the meeting of May 19, 2021. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. Texas Roadhouse Conditional Use Permit 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. . CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 2021 Page 2 of 6 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 to allow on-sale liquor in conjunction with a Class I restaurant for Lot 1, Block 1, Orchard Place Second Addition subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 – Nays - 0. 5. LAND USE None 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. Review of Upcoming Schedule and Other Updates The next Planning Commission meeting is Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 7:00 p.m. The next City Council meeting is Thursday, May 27, 2021, 7:00 p.m. CD Director Nordquist advised that a special Planning Commission meeting would be scheduled for either June 30th or July 7th. B. Eagle Pointe Sketch Plan Review Planner Tom Lovelace presented the staff report. Commissioner Scanlan asked if the streets would be 28’ wide with no parking on either side. Planner Lovelace stated this was correct. Guest parking would be available in different bump-outs located on the plan. Commissioner Scanlan expressed concerns over the guest parking being further away from some units and that people may choose to still park on the streets. Planner Lovelace responded that this could occur though they will be private streets. This is typical of many developments. He stated that allowing street parking would be a challenge due to possible blocking of driveways. Commissioner Scanlan asked where the sidewalk connections were located. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 2021 Page 3 of 6 Planner Lovelace stated there were no sidewalks being proposed. Commissioner Scanlan asked if an overlay could be shown at the next meeting regarding the wetlands current location and where the proposed changes are. Planner Lovelace advised that this would be provided at the public hearing. Commissioner Scanlan expressed concerns over stormwater runoff and how that would be handled. Planner Lovelace advised that this would need to be addressed as flooding has been observed in the area and the additional impervious surface would allow for more runoff. Commissioner Scanlan asked about the tree removal and if a minimum caliper size standard could be put in place so that the replacements will not take 20 years to develop. Planner Lovelace advised that staff would take a look at this but that the caveat in moving larger diameter trees are that they are often stressed in transport and do not survive. Commissioner Scanlan asked what the demographic for the development is. Planner Lovelace advised that the applicant would provide that answer. Commissioner Kurtz asked if there were concerns over traffic with having just one exit out of the development. Planner Lovelace advised that a traffic analysis was done and approximately 600 trips will occur at this site. The traffic will increase compared to what was occurring with the former golf course. The streets do have the capacity to handle the proposed traffic generated from this development. A crosswalk is not recommended on 140th Street. Commissioner Mahowald asked if a need for a left turn lane would be recommended since a right turn lane is being proposed. Public Works Director Matt Saam advised that since 140th Street West is a four lane road, if someone wants to take a left there is an alternate lane where traffic can go around. In order to add a left turn only lane, the street would need to be redesigned. Commissioner Mahowald asked how the traffic study compares to the other intersections along 140th Street West. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 2021 Page 4 of 6 Planner Lovelace advised that the roadways would be able to accommodate the traffic coming in and out of the development. Public Works Director Saam advised that this information could be followed up on for the next meeting. Commissioner Mahowald asked if the traffic flow has remained steady or if it has been steadily increasing over time. He had concerns over whether a left turn lane would need to be added 5-10 years from now and whether the site would need to take this possibility into consideration to allow space for a left turn lane to be added. Planner Lovelace stated that the traffic study showed that 140th Street West currently has an existing traffic load of 10,900 trips. This development would increase this to 11,140 trips. The roadway capacity is 28,000 trips. Commissioner Mahowald asked if the pipeline would have a veto authority over the proposed plan. Planner Lovelace advised that the applicant could best answer, but the pipeline does allow for some crossover. Commissioner Mahowald asked if the wetland credit would occur on this particular property. Planner Lovelace advised that this would occur off the property. The applicant is requesting to fill in some of the wetlands on the property and receive a wetland credit. Commissioner Scanlan asked if a consideration could be made to allow enough space for a left out lane if it becomes warranted at a later date. Planner Lovelace and Commissioner Scanlan advised that this would be discussed at a later date. Commissioner Scanlan stated concern over the wetland credit given the water issues already occurring on the property. Commissioner Kurtz advised that staff be prepared at the public hearing with traffic concerns. She also asked if it would be possible to have two exits instead of one from the development. Planner Lovelace stated that Garden View does not work for a second exit due to the elevation and 140th Street West would also not work due to site line issues and traffic impacts at the intersections. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 2021 Page 5 of 6 Matt Olson with Brandl Anderson Homes was present for questions on behalf of the applicant. Chair Burke mentioned that there were no front porches on the proposed plans for these homes. Mr. Olson stated that the back patios are more of the beauty of the development especially with ponding areas that will be enlarged on the property. Commissioner Scanlan expressed disagreement with the focus on back patios. He also stated that many want to interact with people and the current plan does not allow for that. Commissioner Kurtz asked if the Nokomis model has a front porch. Mr. Olson stated that it does have a front porch area. Commissioner Mahowald commented on what the grading plan will be and expressed curiosity over the rolling topography currently on the site and whether this would be leveled out. Mr. Olson stated that the site will not be completely leveled out. CD Director Nordquist asked that Mr. Olson provide the commission with the location of the Lakeville site. 7. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further comments from the Planning Staff or Planning Commission, Chair Burke asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: Commissioner Schindler moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0.