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HomeMy WebLinkAbout072121 PC MINUTESCITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 21, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Kurtz at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Jodi Kurtz, Tim Burke*, David Schindler, Paul Scanlan, Keith Deikmann, Philip Mahowald, Becky Sandahl Member(s) Absent: None City staff members attending: Community Develo pment Director Bruce Nordquist, City Planner Tom Lovelace, City Planner Kathy Bodmer, City Engineer Brandon Anderson, Water Resource Specialist Samantha Berger, City Attorney Sharon Hills, and Department Assistant Breanna Vincent. * Present Virtually 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chair Kurtz 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 - 7 – Nays - 0. 3. CONSENT ITEMS MOTION: Commissioner Schindler moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the minutes of the meeting of June 16, 2021. Roll call vote: Ayes – 7 – Nays – 0. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. Ordinance Amending Residential Impervious Surface Coverage Requirements Planner Kathy Bodmer presented the staff report. Vice Chair Kurtz opened the public hearing. Vice Chair Kurtz asked who would provide the calculations to homeowners when filling out applications. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes July 21, 2021 Page 2 of 6 Planner Bodmer advised that most contractors would do these calculations as well as Natural Resources. Chair Burke agreed with the proposal stating that it was a reasonable request and would allow homeowners to improve their homes. Commissioner Schindler asked what the goal of the additional storm management facility requirement is. City Engineer Anderson advised it would be to help mitigate the increase in storm water that would occur with the additional impervious surface. Planner Bodmer advised that there are a variety of methods that could be used to offset the coverage such as various plantings, cisterns, and pervious pavers. Commissioner Diekmann asked how this would affect Planned Developments. Planner Bodmer advised that this ordinance amendment would apply to the Planned Developments as long as they did not already have an ordinance set in place which would supersede this amendment. Resident Brad Blackett (457 Reflection Road) mentioned that in the application process, a requirement is that the applicant must state their case for the additional impervious coverage. Mr. Blackett asked who would review and make the determination. City Attorney Sharon Hills advised that this requirement is in the ordinance currently and the only change that staff is making is the lot size as to what percent applies. Mr. Blackett asked if a resident in a Planned Development like Cobblestone wanted to go over their impervious surface limit, would they be allowed the 5% increase. City Attorney Hills advised that if the Planned Development has a current ordinance regarding impervious surface, then that would govern. This ordinance amendment would apply to all other developments which do not have restrictions in place. Planner Bodmer commented that Planned Developments typically are not designed so tightly that they cannot make improvements. In the case of Cobblestone, they would not be allowed the 5% increase, but could request a variance if needed. Mr. Blackett expressed concern over allowing impervious surfaces to increase and how this may affect the current protections in place for our water. Vice Chair Kurtz asked if there were any other questions – None. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes July 21, 2021 Page 3 of 6 With no further questions, Vice Chair Kurtz closed the public hearing. It is the policy of the Planning Commission to not act on an item on the night of its public hearing, though the Planning Commission is recommending approval. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler to consider Ordinance amending Sect. 155.350 (C) and (D) concerning residential impervious surface coverage. Roll call vote: Ayes - 7 – Nays - 0. 5. LAND USE A. Eagle Pointe Planner Tom Lovelace presented the staff report. Chair Burke commented on the proposed plan and applauded the work done by Planner Lovelace, the developer, and the City Engineer. He mentioned that the new plan appears to provide a solution to the storm water management issues currently on the site. Commissioner Scanlan asked if condition number six in the staff report should have the words “shall include” instead of “should include”. Planner Lovelace advised yes. Commissioner Schindler asked if the pathway going between the two sides of the development will be a bike pathway or will vehicles be able to pass through as well? Planner Lovelace advised that it is a private trail and is not open to the public. Only residents and Apple Valley staff providing maintenance for the ponding areas will be able to access that pathway. Commissioner Schindler commented that this plan was a great improvement from where the plans started several years ago. Planner Lovelace mentioned that the developer was able to confine the development into a smaller area to keep 60-70% of green open space on the site. Commissioner Mahowald commented that the Wildwood Development nearby has a higher density than the proposed project though traffic did not seem to be a concern and Commissioner Mahowald believes it will not be a concern for Eagle Pointe either. Vice Chair Kurtz asked if the dry pond will have a buffer. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes July 21, 2021 Page 4 of 6 City Engineer Brandon Anderson advised that it would have a buffer though it would not be the same as the buffer around the other ponding areas. The dry pond is designed to act as a backflow. MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann to recommend approval of the preliminary plat subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. Roll call vote: Ayes - 7 – Nays - 0. MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann to recommend approval of the site plan/building permit authorization to allow for 27 detached villa homes and 49 townhome dwelling units subject to the following conditions. Roll call vote: Ayes - 7 - Nays - 0. 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. Orchard Place Commercial Phase II Sketch Plan Planner Tom Lovelace presented the staff report. Developer Chris Moe with HJ Development provided additional information regarding the proposal. Broker Russ McGinty with Rockport provided additional information regarding the site plan. Chair Burke asked if we ended up going with 329 parking spaces, would the square feet of the addition be limited. Planner Lovelace advised that would be the case. He mentioned that our parking is more restrictive than other communities and it may be necessary to adjust those requirements in the future. B. Buller Property Single Family Sketch Plan Planner Kathy Bodmer presented the staff report. Mark Sonstegard with JMH Land provided additional information regarding the plan. Vice Chair Kurtz commented that the preservation of the trees is a great improvement. Vice Chair Kurtz asked if the lot sizes are comparable to the lots currently around Farquar Lake. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes July 21, 2021 Page 5 of 6 Mr. Sonstegard said he believes the lot sizes are varied around Farquar Lake with some being much larger and some smaller. Chair Burke asked about a comment in the staff report regarding Dakota County possibly restricting one of the access points to the site at a later date and asked whether this was typical. City Engineer Anderson advised that it does occur though it is not common. Dakota County is reviewing various aspects of Diamond Path. Chair Burke commented that he hopes the potential homeowners would be made aware of this possibility prior to purchasing one of these homes. Commissioner Scanlan asked if it would be a single builder for all of the homes. Mr. Sonstegard stated that one builder would be the intent. Commissioner Scanlan asked what lake access to each lot would be. Mr. Sonstegard advised that the lots would have access to the lake though there is a challenge for three of the homes as they have a wetland on the property and homeowners would need to work with the City with establishing lake access through use of a boardwalk. C. Review of Upcoming Schedule and Other Updates The next Planning Commission meeting is Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 7:00 p.m. The next City Council meeting is Thursday, July 22, 2021, 7:00 p.m. 7. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further comments from the Planning Staff or Planning Commission, Vice Chair Kurtz asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: Commissioner Schindler moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes – 7 – Nays – 0.